Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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SUPPLEMENTAL: Inside Star Trek Nov 15, 2018

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Join John, Ken, Rod and Mission Log listeners inside the Sansar VR experience as we listen to tracks from the 1976 album "Inside Star Trek." What were Gene's thoughts on censorship, religion, sexuality... provocative ideas launch a revealing discussion on this week's 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 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...

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 14 - "Whispers" Nov 08, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Whispers," Miles O'Brien is back from a mission and things are really weird. His wife Keiko is even more annoyed than usual with the engineer. His daughter Molly won't have anything to do with him. His coworkers are acting cagey and secretive. But Dr. Bashir gives the Chief a clean bill of health. So, if there's nothing wrong with Miles, is there something wrong with everyone in Starfleet?

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, 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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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 13 - "Armageddon Game" Nov 01, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Armageddon Game," Dr. Bashir and Chief O'Brien help the warring T'Lani and Kelleruns get rid of their most dangerous weapon, but they find themselves the target of a violent plot. Will they also find their friendship blossom along the way?

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 12 - "The Alternate" Oct 25, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Alternate," Odo's dad shows up on Deep Space Nine. Well, his foster dad. Okay, the scientist who studied him from his days as an unrecognizable puddle. Their relationship is full of caring and misunderstanding, like so many scientist/subject relationships. Dr. Mora turns into a controlling father figure who just wants Odo to come home, while Odo turns into a mindless monster who just wants to see his father figure dead. Family - amiright?

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 11 - "Rivals" Oct 18, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Rivals," on the Promenade, Quark has met his match. There's a new con man on DS9, and he's opened a gambling hall directly across from Quark's. On the racketball court, O'Brien has met his match, and it is a total mismatch. Solar neutrinos are aligned - and that's not good.

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 10 - "Sanctuary" Oct 11, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Sanctuary," the Skreeans are escaping oppression in the Gamma Quadrant and find themselves at DS9. If only they could settle on Bajor and get back to farming, just like their sacred texts have told them. Bajor isn't ready for that many guests, though, not so soon after the Cardassian occupation. So where can three million immigrants go? And couldn't they all just learn to get along?

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 9 - "Second Sight" Oct 04, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Second Sight," Gideon Seyetik is bigger than life, about to take on the biggest challenge he's ever faced: reigniting a dead star. Commander Sisko is up against a big, depressing anniversary. But there's something bigger than both of them and the big things they're facing: the emotional distress of Seyetik's wife - Nidell, and her imaginary double - Fenna. Sisko's found love, but can it last?

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL: Doug Drexler is Caught in the Nexus Oct 01, 2018

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This week, Academy Award wining makeup artist and Star Trek journeyman Doug Drexler joins a group of people in the Roddenberry Nexus in Sansar to talk about his moves from makeup to art department to computer graphics to how he got started in makeup in the first place. Plus - what's Doug into now? Here's a hint: Its initials are V.R. Doug Drexler's virtual meet up in the Nexus makes a very special Supplemental Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 8 - "Necessary Evil" Sep 27, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Necessary Evil," Quark gets recruited by a dangerous dame for a box job that almost leaves him a stiff. Can a gumshoe like Odo solve that and a years old murder mystery? They both point to a con that moved a lot of lettuce to a lot of sharpers. Let Rom pour you some hooch - it's going to be a bumpy ride...

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 2, Episode 7 - "Rules of Acquisition" Sep 20, 2018

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Rules of Acquisition," Pel isn't like your average Ferengi. He's loyal, smart, trustworthy, and has a serious crush on Quark. Pel also happens to be a female posing as a male since Ferengi only allow males to do things like business, reading, and wearing clothes. Will Quark return from the Gamma Quadrant with a huge profit and a boyfriend who's a girlfriend?

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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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