Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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SUPPLEMENTAL: John and Ken's Rocking New Year Q&A Dec 29, 2016

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This week, John and Ken field many questions from @ScottyBonner and a few other people. Why is the computer not listed as a co-host? When will we go back to the movies? What other podcasts should you listen to? These questions and several others WILL BE ANSWERED!

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 23 - "I Borg" Dec 22, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "I Borg," meet Hugh. Hugh is Borg. Injured, Hugh has been healed on the Enterprise. Now, Gerodi has a job: turn Hugh into a good, old fashioned bit of 20th century malware that will destroy the Borg completely. As in kill them. There is a problem though. Hugh is Dr. Crusher's patient and Gerodi's friend. Can others see Hugh as anything other than a killing machine?

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 22 - "Imaginary Friend" Dec 15, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Imaginary Friend," imagine living on a starship. Now imagine you have an imaginary friend on that starship. Now imagine that imaginary friend is real and is threatening to kill you! Now imagine… you are not imagining. Actually, you do not have to imagine that last part.

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 21 - "The Perfect Mate" Dec 08, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Perfect Mate," Captain Picard meets his ideal woman: she's brilliant, bold, adventurous, independent. Of course she is, because Kamala is a metamorph who becomes the perfect woman for every man she meets. Unfortunately, she's destined for a life of servitude to a man who is definitely not Picard.

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 20 - "Cost of Living" Dec 01, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Cost of Living," Alexander, Lwaxana and the whimsiest whimsies that ever whimsied give us life lessons. Also, there is a B-plot.

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 19 - "The First Duty" Nov 17, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The First Duty," Wesley Crusher is a pilot on an elite team of flyers. Yeah. We are not sure when that happened either. Tragedy has hit the team though. A crash has led to the death of a member of Nova Squadron. They say it was an accident, and it probably was. Still, the members of the team know more than they are telling. It is up to Captain Picard and Groundskeeper Boothby to bring the truth to light. Or to get Wesley to do it.

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 18 - "Cause and Effect" Nov 10, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Cause and Effect," the Enterprise explodes. Then it explodes again. And again. And again. Eventually, it does not explode.

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 17 - "The Outcast" Nov 03, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Outcast," the J'naii are a race that have sworn off gender. No males. No females. Just J'naii. But there is one J'naii that loves the way Riker moves her. Yes, her. Also, what happens when you clip null space?

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 16 - "Ethics" Oct 27, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Ethics," is it better to die, or live a life that is less than one's ideal? Is it better to follow the rules, or cut corners to potentially save lives? Is it better to tell fellow players that you are sneaking a peek at their cards, or keep that information to yourself?

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: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 15 - "Power Play" Oct 20, 2016

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In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Power Play," it's business as usual on the Enterprise until Troi, Data and O'Brien start taking hostages in Ten Forward. Could it be the "ghosts" of a long lost star ship crew influencing their actions?

Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray

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