Roddenberry Podcasts

This week, The SciBabe - Yvette D'Entremont - joins us to talk about - wait for it... SCIENCE! Topics include: Science in science fiction A Starlkiller base too far The state of science in popular culture today Follow her on Twitter @TheSciBabe or visit her online - SciBabe.com   Be sure to join us live every Tuesday night  10PM Eastern/7PM Pacific on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/MissionLogPod

"When it's going good and you're having fun, FORGET IT! It's all wrong!" This week, we discuss a humorous promotional article featuring Gene Coon released by the Star Trek publicity office for publication in local newspapers. See the original document: Writing for Star Trek is an Exercise in Agony The Trek Files  Season 1 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "A Man Alone," a shifty Bajoran and a shapeshifting lawman lock horns. Sounds simple… but the angry mob is on the Bajoran's side. 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 Trek , div...

This week, Dr. Trek - Larry Nemecek - joins us to talk about Discovery news from WonderCon, thoughts on Section 31, and more! Be sure to join us live every Tuesday night 10PM Eastern/7PM Pacific on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/MissionLogPod

The morning after the first airing of "This Side of Paradise," Star Trek fan Beverly Corcroan wrote a letter to Gene Roddenberry. We welcome special guest Dorothy "D.C." Fontana to talk about fandom during Star Trek's first run and the curation of the Spock character in episodes that followed. See the original document: Fan Letter to Gene Roddenberry from Beverly Corcoran - March 3, 1967 The Trek...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Past Prologue," an old friend of Kira's from her militant days seeks asylum on DS9. But is he seeking asylum? Or is he looking for a way to strike a blow for Bajor? Also, it's the Duras sisters! What are they doing here? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek univers...

This week, Ken and John welcome in Elijah @P1Elijah from Priority One, as well as Thomas @thomasthecat Marrone and Nick @tumerboy Duguid from Cryptic Studios to talk about Star Trek and gaming, with a heavy emphasis on Star Trek Online @trekonlinegame .   Be sure to join us live every Tuesday night 10PM Eastern/7PM Pacific on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/MissionLogPod

In the early stages of production on "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," Gene Roddenberry, now a consultant on the franchise he created, was shown a draft script. His response to the death of Spock is captured here in a letter sent to Paramount executive Gary Nardino. See the original document: Letter to Gary Nardino - April 17, 1981 The Trek Files  Season 1 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documen...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Emissary," moving can be tough, especially when the military force that used to occupy your home wrecks it before leaving. Plus they're still hanging around causing trouble. Plus nobody really wants you here. Plus you're not sure YOU want to be here. Plus - wormhole! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

This week, John and Ken welcome Mission Log executive producer Rod Roddenberry in to talk about: The job of Star Trek What IDIC means to him His mom's time on Star Trek Plus, he plays the Lightning Round, which may become a Mission Log Live thing.   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook Page facebook.com/missionlogpod Every Tuesday at 7pm Pcaific/10pm Eastern

Star Trek generated huge amounts of fan mail during and after its original run. In 1975, Gene Roddenberry's assistant started compiling a book of that fan mail, "Letters to Star Trek," and asked Gene to write an introduction. In this draft, we learn about one of Trek's famous fans, and we can see Gene's hand-written notes. See the original document: Letters to Star Trek - Gene Roddenberry draft in...

Mission Log needs a check up so who better to welcome this week to reflect on The Next Generation than Dr. Crusher herself, Gates McFadden. In this candid interview, we cover turning down, then accepting, then getting fired from the show, the cast growing into a family and the special bond between Doctor and Captain. Plus - What was it like working with visionaries like Jim Henson and David Bowie?...

This week, Dayton Ward joins Mission Log Live to talk writing, Star Trek, and writing Star Trek.   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

As the premise for the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot episode was hashed out, Supervising Producer Bob Justman sent Gene Roddenberry a memo asking that he consider the social and psychological effects of sending a crew of families on a lifelong journey. We are joined in this episode by someone who was there from the very start, Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, to share her insights into what made TNG...

Lt. Jae speaks! This week, John and Ken continue their look back at Star Trek: The Next Generation and welcome special guests: "True Q" story writer Matthew Corey and Lt. Jae herself, Tracee Lee Cocco. Plus, we'll count down our top five essential TNG episodes... which means we'll probably name 20 or more episodes by the time we're done. It's all on this week's Mission Log! Hosted by John Champion...

Early in their working relationship, Gene Roddenberry presented Rick Berman with a book of Monet's art. The next day, Rick sent a thank-you letter with one important request. Get a glimpse into Gene and Rick in the early development days of Star Trek: The Next Generation with our special guest, Paramount Executive Dave Rossi. See the original document: Letter from Rick Berman to Gene Roddenberry (...

The last piece of the puzzle falls into place as Nadine searches for answers. In this episode you'll get more tips on how to hunt for monsters and seek out the truth. We turn our attention to the skies above Chicago and the trees on the Solomon Islands for a lively "bat chat."

The kids finally arrive at Vandenberg but the journey's not over. In this episode we'll show you how to sort out fake truths from real fakes, and "truthier trues" from less "truthier trues" (to start, stop using the word "impossible"). Yes, that sounds impossible...but it's probably not. Also we'll answer the question: Should you trust your best friend?

This week, John and Ken take a first pass at a last look at  Star Trek: The Next Generation . Topics include: - Favorite Villains - Cinematic Episodes - A Self Loathing Riker - More! More! More! 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 episod...

Episode 15 of Mission Log Live covers season one of Star Trek: Discovery. Was it "Trek" enough? How many Klingons does one show need? These questions and more are up for discussion!   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

The document that started it all - The Star Trek Format is what Gene Roddenberry created in early 1964 to define what his TV series would be. We welcome a special guest who was there from the beginning, Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, to talk about developing Star Trek and how "Wagon Train to the stars" wasn't just a clever pitch slogan. See the original document: The  Star Trek  Format- March 11, 1964 Th...

In Star Trek: Nemesis , are two Jean Luc Picards better than one? Not when one is a clone raised under the Romulan whip, now determined to kill the original Picard, violate Deanna Troi, and destroy the planet Earth. Are two Datas better than one? Not when one is an idiot, programmed by the Picard clone to help destroy the Enterprise. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Rod...

Episode 14 of Mission Log Live covers episode 15 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Will You Take My Hand?" What happens to everyone? It's all here! And we talk about some of it. Next week, we'll weigh your thoughts and ours on the entire season. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

What would Star Trek: The Next Generation look like without Gene Roddenberry? In 1986, Paramount lured Roddenberry into development by sharing a development document that looked nothing like what would eventually make it to TV a year later. Would you believe the USS Odyssey? With a Vulcan Captain? Who is actually inside the computer? Trek expert and Paramount executive Dave Rossi joins Larry this...

In Star Trek: Insurrection , the Ba'ku live an idyllic life on their planet: creative, fun and peaceful and hardly aging a day. What's their secret? Wouldn't the Son'a and at least one greedy Starfleet Admiral like to find out. The Enterprise crew get caught in the middle, and Captain Picard decides if it's worth it to rebel against the orders he's been given. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Wel...