Roddenberry Podcasts

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Alice," Tom spends a little too much time with his new obsession, making B'Elanna suspicious and jealous. To be fair, he has been neurally linked to a homicidal, AI-driven shuttle, but who can resist that classic hull plating and superior handling? "Alice" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ent...

Inside you there are two Shaxs - and a whole other bunch of weirdos - and Mission Log Live's called in to share their thoughts on the latest #StarTrekLowerDecks, "Upper Decks"... unless they were stuck at work in a tube. 🌟 About Mission Log: Live: Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your tho...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy," aliens mistake the Doctor's daydreams for his real life. From opera to art to defeating the Borg, there's nothing he can't do. When the threat becomes real though, the ECH has to put his command skills to the test. "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Mike Richards Welcome to Mission Log , a Ro...

Is everything just a shade more purple this week? Join the hosts and callers of Mission Log Live to compare notes on this week's episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks while sipping micheladas. Don't spill them! 🌟 About Mission Log: Live: Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insi...

Did the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks have you bent out of shape?  Hear what the hosts and callers of Mission Log Live had to say, and get squared away. 🌟 About Mission Log: Live: Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.   🔍 In This Epi...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Barge of the Dead," B'Elanna is in a terrible accident that sends her to the Klingon afterlife. When the doctor revives her though, B'Elanna wants to go back in order to take care of some unfinished business with her mother. An eternity in Gre'thor or Sto-vo-kor is on the line when "Barge of the Dead" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Amy Nel...

Has that vague feeling of being cursed got you down? Let the hosts of Mission Log Live give you the guided tour of "Starbase 80?!", the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Try the corn dogs, they're a local delicacy. 🌟 About Mission Log: Live: Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your t...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Survival Instinct," Voyager welcomes aboard an eclectic mix of visitors, three of whom are old friends of Seven. Well, "friends" might be the wrong word. They're ex-Borg, and they want Seven's help whether she's willing or not. "Survival Instinct" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainmen...

Join Mission Log Live for some positively gizzulent conversation about the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, "A Farewell To Farms", and you don't even have to be a chef of the mind to join in! 🌟 About Mission Log: Live: Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights d...

Just over 30 years ago, filming began on a Star Trek series that would launch a new TV network. The exit of a star player brought production to a halt while executives figured out how to recast the series lead. The Trek Files welcomes back Dave Rossi, who was there on day one, with stories of Voyager finding its way and introducing the newest Captain to her ship. Don't miss our season finale! Docu...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Equinox, Part II," both crews are hit by more alien attacks, but a new threat emerges as Janeway takes her indignation with Ransom and the Equinox crew to a whole new level. Chakotay is ordered to keep his opinions to himself when "Equinox, Part II" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainm...

Few people had as much influence on shaping Star Trek: Voyager and the role of Captain Janeway than the late Jeri Taylor. Known in the business as much for her professional output as for her humility and kindness, Jeri had re-emerged in the last few years to  connect with the Trek fans who were influenced by her work. The Trek Files welcomes longtime friend and colleague Lolita Fatjo to discuss Je...

When it comes to the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks , the silent treatment won't do. Fortunately, Mission Log Live 's callers aren't known for keeping it quiet. Book a suite at "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel"! 🌟 About Mission Log: Live: Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoug...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Equinox," the Delta Quadrant doesn't seem as lonely anymore when a Starfleet ship shows up in Voyager's path. The crew are hiding a terrible secret though, one that could imperil everyone's chances of making it home alive. There's a new Captain in town when "Equinox" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Rod...

The story of the once missing, now discovered, three-foot filming model of the USS Enterprise has been all over the news lately, leading Star Trek fans to investigate and speculate. From Gene's desk to an abandoned storage unit, there's more than a 40 year gap. This week, prompted by Gene's memo to get his model back, The Trek Files is happy to shed a little more light on the story. Learn how a fe...

The first two episodes of the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks have dropped, and we have thoughts.  And so did Mission Log Live's callers! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Warhead," Harry Kim brings home a helpless orphan that happens to be an AI-driven weapon of mass destruction. When it takes over the EMH, Voyager is threatened with annihilation unless it is delivered to its original target. This week, Mission Log disarms the "Warhead." Hosted by John Champion and Benjamin R. Harrison Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Enter...

Director Paul Lynch returns to The Trek Files to discuss his other first regular episode for the franchise, Deep Space Nine's "A Man Alone." An industry veteran, Lynch dives into the director-actor relationship about bringing the best performances out of the cast. Which DS9 actors were ready on day one? And which ones needed time to settle into their roles? Lynch shares his insights from day one o...

Star Trek: Lower Decks returns this week!  What do Mission Log Live's viewers and listeners want from the final ten episodes?  Get hyped for the final flight of the Cerritos with our Season 5 pre-show. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Relativity," Seven of Nine dies! But in the confusing world of temporal incursions, she can live again only to be recruited to carry out a dangerous mission in Voyager's past. Meet Captain Braxton again... and again... and again when "Relativity" goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Jessie Earl Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainme...

After a TV pilot is carefully produced, the task of creating a regular weekly series can get underway. "The Naked Now" was Star Trek: The Next Generation's first series episode, and The Trek Files is pleased to welcome the episodes' director, Paul Lynch, to discuss his work. Find out what actors required the least direction and who studio executives thought the real "star" of the series was at the...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "11:59," Captain Janeway recounts the story of her 20th-century ancestor who helped usher in the space age. Sort of. Maybe. Romance and romanticizing the past bump into urban planning when Mission Log sets the clock for "11:59." Hosted by John Champion and John Arminio Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we we explore the Star Trek...

The Trek Files goes back into the world of audio for an in-depth discussion about Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Specifically, the many complexities of character dialogue recording and re-recording are the focus for special guest Mike Matessino who was a post-production supervisor on both of TMP's Director's Editions. A memo from Robert Wise about actor ADR kicks off a discussion about the noisy E...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Someone to Watch Over Me," Seven of Nine expands her human knowledge by learning about dating and love. Under the Doctor's tutelage, she finds few worthy suitors, but the teacher soon falls for the student. Special guest host Nana Visitor joins Mission Log for "Someone to Watch Over Me." Hosted by John Champion and Nana Visitor Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenb...

We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of TAS' second season with guest Aaron Harvey, author of "Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series." In many ways, TAS broke new ground by expanding on what had come from TOS and making the Trek universe a richer place. For the first time, Orion pirates were seen, and they, along with many other TAS creations, have left an indelible mark on the fr...