Roddenberry Podcasts

Incendiary for six-years running, John and Ken pose the age old question, "But, is it Star Trek?" Spoiler alert: Yes. And, no? Yet another one from the Rio goes into the Mission Log.   Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to  Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star...

From Las Vegas, Nevada - Sue and Grace from Women at Warp, Elijah and Kenna from Priority One, Dr. Trek from The Trek Files, and John and Ken from Mission Log talk fandom and podcasts and the return of Picard on this supplemental edition of Mission Log.   Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one episo...

Andrew Probert returns to The Trek Files to discuss early concept work for spacesuits and other wearable props on Star Trek: The Motion Picture. See the original document: Andrew Probert spacesuit designs - June 1978 The Trek Files  Season 2 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the  Trekland site  for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise....

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "In the Hands of the Prophets," a Bajoran spiritual leader takes issue with classes taught to schoolchildren on Deep Space Nine. But is it religious conviction or ruthless ambition that drives the contentiousness? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one ep...

Season two of The Trek Files kicks off with an early "Star Trek: The Next Generation" memo that questions whether or not the production should allow pitches from amateur writers. Well before the open-submission policy sought out new talent, the handful of producers and writers on staff worried about the avalanche of paperwork and the potential for too many "Mary Sues." See the original document: N...

From the eye of the storm, John and Ken are happy to bring you Star Trek: A Fandom Divided? A panel from SDCC 2018, featuring Aaron Harvey of  Saturday Morning Trek , Alison "Kenna" Pitt of Priority One: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast , Christine Rideout of TrekMovie.com , and Dr. Trek - Larry Nemecek of The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast .   Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome...

Spending time with a Captain Kirk continues. Vic Mignogna - creator of Star Trek Continues - is back to talk about ending his continuing mission. Plus, questions aplenty from listeners like you! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Duet," Major Kira suspects that the Cardassian bookkeeper on board DS9 is guilty of war crimes. Is Marritza who he claims to be, or is he the other, more notorious person he claims to be? Can Kira see past her need for vengeance and learn compassion for this Cardassian? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainme...

This week, comedian/writer/actor/producer/nerd Dana Gould joins us to talk Star Trek and Planet of the Apes and the state of television and his television show - Stan Against Evil. He's got a podcast as well! And you should listen to it! It's The Dana Gould Hour - "Free! And worth it." Much fun to be had on this week's Mission Log Live!   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Dramatis Personae," things are tense on Deep Space Nine. Everyone is talking about choosing sides between Commander Sisko and Major Kira. Meanwhile, they are actually leading opposing sides! The only ones acting normal are Odo and Quark. Could all of this weirdness have to do with that Klingon who beamed aboard right after blowing up his ship and right...

This week, philosophy professor David Kyle Johnson joins us to talk philosophy and Star Trek. Topics include: Colonialism (followed by post-colonialism)! Is a cashless society possible? Does Kirk wreck the alien societies he touches? Is IDIC a trap?!? Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

"Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek pays Mission Log Live another visit. Between seasons of his show "The Trek Files," Larry talks about themes and surprises from season one, directions for season two, rumors around the Khan miniseries, plus a whole lot more - plus a whole lot more - plus a whole lot more.   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tues...

Season 1 of The Trek Files wraps up with our oldest document yet! As Gene Roddenberry was writing for "Have Gun - Will Travel," he got the attention of an unlikely awards committee: the American Baptist Convention. Having seen a handful of Gene's episodes, the committee reached out to recognize his work as "presenting the Christian message" to TV viewers. How would a pre-Star Trek Gene have reacte...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Forsaken," Deep Space Nine is overrun with unwanted lifeforms. There are ambassadors. There is a sort of sentient computer puppy. Also, Lwaxana Troi is here - trying to get close to Odo, who is just trying to keep himself together. Literally. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we expl...

Doctor. Volcanologist. Trekker. These are just three terms that describe Kayla Iacovino - Editor-in-Chief of TrekMovie.com. This week, we talk Trek rumors, including the one about Patrick Stewart heading back into the Star Trek universe. Also - can there ever be too much Star Trek? Listen and find out! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page http://facebook.com/missionlogpo...

With production on the third season of Star Trek fast approaching, newly-hired Executive Producer Fred Freiberger sent a memo to Gene Roddenberry about the status of developing scripts. "Spock's Brain" and "And The Children Shall Lead" are there... and so is "Shore Leave 2." While we're at it, how about room for a couple of Gene Roddenberry scripts too? Doug Drexler joins The Trek Files to talk ab...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "If Wishes Were Horses," stop us if you've heard this one: Rumplestiltskin, a libidinous Trill and a long-dead baseball player walk into a space station... What happens next is anyone's guess when the crew of DS9 find their imaginations becoming real - and dangerous. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment po...

Episode 30 includes a little news and a lot of talk. Changes at CBS likely mean more Star Trek. John and Ken hit that briefly, then it's on to the calls! Topics include comics, toys, and how to keep the Trek in the face of soul crushing news of the day. Also, a listener gets hit by the Lightning Round! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every...

As Star Trek: The Next Generation was in its earliest days of development, one writer pitched the idea to return to a formula - and a character descendant - that had worked well for TOS. How would audiences in the '80s react to "Albania Jones"? What if he was played by Robin Williams? David Gerrold suggested one of their stronger comedy writers take a crack at it... himself! See the original docum...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Progress," Major Kira works to avert a crisis, while Nog and Jake pursue an opportunity. Kira trades the stubbornness of the past for her chosen path, while Nog and Jake trade yamok sauce for self-sealing stem bolts, which they then trade for land. Kira proves something to herself, while Nog proves something to his uncle.  Hosted by John Champion & Ken...

This week, Jarrah Hodge and Sue Kisenwether - two of the Women at Warp - join us to talk podcasting, Star Trek, toys, and more!   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In 1972, an aspiring artist sent his design ideas for a new Star Trek to Gene Roddenberry. Little did he know at the time that in a few years he would be working for the franchise he loved, contributing to Star Trek The Motion Picture. In this letter from 1972, Andrew Probert proposes the updates he would make if Trek comes back. Who better to discuss this find than the man himself - our special g...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Storyteller," the Sirah is the one person who can prevent a terrifying sky-monster from destroying a quiet Bajoran village, but he's dying. Enter the man who would be Sirah... Miles O'Brien! Can he save the villagers while saving himself from a job he doesn't want? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

Star Trek Expert John Tenuto, as seen in the Netflix series "The Toys that Made Us," joins us to give the lowdown on a range of Star Trek toys from the mid-1960s right through to today. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In the fall of 1977, a Star Trek feature motion picture was on the horizon. Paramount executive Gary Nardino sent a memo to Gene Roddenberry after a meeting with an agent that a major star wanted a cameo: Barry Manilow! Larry Nemecek and guest co-host John Champion discuss Star Trek's relationship with celebrity guests as well as the ones that got away. See the original document: Gary Nardino memo...