Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 14 - "In Purgatory's Shadow" Oct 15, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "In Purgatory's Shadow," don't you hate it when you're answering a distress call and end up in a Jem'hadar prison on a remote asteroid in the Gamma Quadrant only to be confronted with bloodsport and the revelation that changelings have infiltrated your home?

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

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SUPPLEMENTAL: The One with Mike McMahan Oct 12, 2020

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We got to seriously geek out with the hilarious creator and Executive Producer of Star Trek Lower Decks, Mike McMahan! From writing the eighth season of The Next Generation to Rick & Morty to a Trek show of his own, Mike opens up in this spoiler-filled chat. Get his take on linking the Star Trek universe, dropping in references and hanging out with his favorite characters.

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...

Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can support our show and gain exclusive 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/MissionLogPod

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during our episode. Follow us on Social Media: X Instagram Instagram Facebook

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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 RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION

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Technical Director: Earl Green

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 13 - "For The Uniform" Oct 08, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "For The Uniform," There, out in the darkness A fugitive running Fallen from grace Ben never shall yield Till they come face to face

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: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 12 - "The Begotten" Oct 01, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Begotten," time to celebrate and pass the cigars because Odo is a father! We welcome a beautiful baby container of goo that has got Odo feeling all the feels - even some painful ones when his own "father" Dr. Mora shows up. Oh, and Kira gives birth to the O'Brien's new baby.

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: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 11 - "The Darkness and the Light" Sep 24, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Darkness and the Light," Major Kira is targeted by a major terror who is killing off members of her old resistance cell, one by one. Kira then breaks protocol by majorly hunting down this rogue Cardassian to protect herself and the O'Brien's baby.

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: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 10 - "Rapture" Sep 17, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Rapture," Captain Sisko has a change of personality when he communes with an ancient Bajoran artifact. While he's getting deep into Bajoran spirituality, Starfleet is getting anxious to welcome Bajor into the Federation. Then the headaches get worse...

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: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 9 - "The Ascent" Sep 10, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Ascent," Quark and Odo are climbing a mountain. Why are they climbing a mountain?

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: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 8 - "Things Past" Sep 03, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Things Past," living life as a solid has taken Odo to some dark places - none of them nearly as dark as an excursion to his own past on Terok Nor. This won't be a solo trip, though, since Odo is psychically linked to his crewmates.

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: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 7 - "Let He Who Is Without Sin..." Aug 27, 2020

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Let He Who Is Without Sin...," don't threaten Worf with a good time! Seriously. Do not do that. Worf is not into it, and he knows some other people who aren't either. They all take their misery out on the fun-loving guests of the planet Risa and irritate his crew mates in the process.

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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SUPPLEMENTAL: The One with Walter Koenig Aug 24, 2020

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Mission Log checks in with Mr. Chekov, Walter Koenig. It's not the usual "warp factor" discussion though as we have a wide-ranging conversation about method acting, psychology, Hollywood history and so much more.

Find Walter's book, "Beaming Up and Getting Off," at Jacobs Brown Media Group.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

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Technical Director: Earl Green