Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 3, Episode 3 - "The Chute" Feb 09, 2023

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Chute," Tom and Harry take a ride down a chute. That sounds fun on the surface, but it's less fun when they realize it's an alien prison that offer no hope for escape.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

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, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Toynk.com - take 15% off your order with the code "RODDENBERRY" Star Trek Wines - get the UFP medallion FREE when you add it to your cart and use the code "RODDENBERRY" at checkout

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 3, Episode 2 - "Flashback" Feb 02, 2023

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Flashback," when Tuvok starts having distracting visions, he takes Captain Janeway on a mind meld to his own past, under the command of Captain Sulu on the USS Excelsior!

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Star Trek Wines. Get the whole collection of Chateau Picard in time for "Star Trek: Picard" and get the UFP medallion FREE when you use code "RODDENBERRY" at checkout.

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2 Episode 26, Season 3 Episode 1 - "Basics Parts I & Part II" Jan 26, 2023

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Basics Parts I & Part II," the Kazon have got the Voyager crew right where they want them: stranded on a primitive planet. Say goodbye to season 2 and hello to season 3.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 25 - "Resolutions" Jan 19, 2023

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Resolutions," Janeway and Chakotay have resigned themselves to living out their lives on a planet in the Delta Quadrant while Voyager heads for home.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 24 - "Tuvix" Jan 12, 2023

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Tuvix," is the whole greater than the sum of its parts? Could be, but a new crew member leaves a void where once there were two.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 23 - "The Thaw" Jan 05, 2023

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Thaw," virtual reality is just fun and games until fear manifests itself and tries to kill all the players.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Star Trek Wines - get the UFP medallion when you add it to your cart and use the code "RODDENBERRY" at checkout RocketMoney

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 22 - "Innocence" Dec 22, 2022

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Innocence," it has all the makings of a sitcom: a logical Vulcan crash-lands on a moon where he has to take care of three unruly kids. Then the dark secret they're hiding is revealed.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: RocketMoney Star Trek Wines - get the Federation medallion FREE with your purchase when you add it to your cart and use checkout code "RODDENBERRY"

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 21 - "Deadlock" Dec 15, 2022

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Deadlock," it's double the trouble when a Voyager duplicate appears. One is just fine, but the other is rapidly falling apart. Which one will survive?

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Star Trek Wines - get the UFP medallion FREE with checkout code "RODDENBERRY" Masterclass - give one subscription, get one FREE

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 20 - "Investigations" Dec 08, 2022

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Investigations," when Tom Paris goes rogue, Neelix goes full Woodward and Bernstein to get to the bottom of it.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 2, Episode 19 - "Lifesigns" Dec 01, 2022

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Lifesigns," looking for love in the Delta Quadrant is difficult no matter who you are, even for the EMH and his Vidiian girlfriend with a holographic uplink.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

Recap the story and analyze key moments.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Star Trek Spirits - take 10% off with checkout code "RODDENBERRY"! Raycon - get 15% off site wide!

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