Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - Pod Crawl Special Edition Jan 25, 2025

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It's time to go climb the mountain again with a fresh look at Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. As part of the Pod Crawl in support of the National Center for Science Education, we are proud to return past the galactic barrier in search of Sha-Ka-Ree. Share your pain with John and Norm in this special edition of Mission Log!

Find every show in the Pod Crawl at startrekpodcrawl.com and Donate today to the National Center for Science Education!

Catch the other episodes in the Pod Crawl

Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Greatest Generation

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The 7th Rule

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - Open Pike Night

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - SyFy Sistas

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - Women at Warp

Star Trek VII: Generations - The Next Conversation

Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we we explore the Star Trekuniverse 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.

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 10, "Pathfinder" Jan 23, 2025

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Pathfinder," it's time to reconnect with old friends Reg Barclay and Deanna Troi. Reg has been obsessed with making contact with Voyager, but nobody at Starfleet believes he can do it. Deanna counsels with lessons of mental health and workplace etiquette. Mission Log follows "Pathfinder."

Hosted by John Champion and Amy Nelson

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: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 9, "The Voyager Conspiracy" Jan 16, 2025

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "The Voyager Conspiracy," Seven assimilates an overabundance of data from the ship's computer leading her to implicate the crew in nefarious plots. Is Tuvok hiding secret tech? Is Janeway leading an invasion into the Delta Quadrant? Mission Log is just asking questions about "The Voyager Conspiracy."

Hosted by John Champion and Mike Rothschild

During the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires, we are encouraging our listeners to donate wherever your support can make a difference. This week's co-host, Mike Rothschild, has lost his family home and all of its contents. Please visit his web site and consider joining Mike's Patreon page to help.

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: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 8, "One Small Step" Jan 09, 2025

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "One Small Step," the crew encounter a subspace anomaly hiding a startling artifact. Seven comes face-to-face with humanity's drive for exploration when Mission Log takes "One Small Step."

Hosted by John Champion and 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.

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://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial/ RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation/ THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: ExpressVPN - get four months FREE with subscription!

Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 7, "Dragon's Teeth" Jan 02, 2025

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Dragon's Teeth," Seven revives a soldier from a centuries-old war. With the conflict reignited, Voyager finds itself caught in the middle. "Dragon's Teeth" goes into the Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion and 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.

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: Listeners like you! Join us today on Patreon for exclusive early access and the Mission Log Discord

Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 6 - "Riddles" Dec 19, 2024

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Riddles," we're faced with a challenging question: when is a Vulcan not a Vulcan? Seven has one kind answer, Neelix another. But it's an altered version of Tuvok whose answer matters the most. Does he like who he has become, or does he want to be who he was? Mission Log ponders "Riddles."

Hosted by John Champion and Nic Fendley

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.

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: Listeners like you! Join us today on Patreon for exclusive early access and the Mission Log Discord

Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 5 - "Alice" Dec 12, 2024

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Alice," Tom spends a little too much time with his new obsession, making B'Elanna suspicious and jealous. To be fair, he has been neurally linked to a homicidal, AI-driven shuttle, but who can resist that classic hull plating and superior handling? "Alice" goes into the Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion and 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.

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: Listeners like you! Join us today on Patreon for exclusive early access and the Mission Log Discord

Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 4 - "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" Dec 05, 2024

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy," aliens mistake the Doctor's daydreams for his real life. From opera to art to defeating the Borg, there's nothing he can't do. When the threat becomes real though, the ECH has to put his command skills to the test. "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" goes into the Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion and Mike Richards

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.

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: ExpressVPN - get four or six months FREE with subscription!

Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 3 - "Barge of the Dead" Nov 21, 2024

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Barge of the Dead," B'Elanna is in a terrible accident that sends her to the Klingon afterlife. When the doctor revives her though, B'Elanna wants to go back in order to take care of some unfinished business with her mother. An eternity in Gre'thor or Sto-vo-kor is on the line when "Barge of the Dead" goes into the Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion and Amy Nelson

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.

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: Listeners like you! Join us today on Patreon for exclusive early access and the Mission Log Discord

Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 2 - "Survival Instinct" Nov 14, 2024

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Survival Instinct," Voyager welcomes aboard an eclectic mix of visitors, three of whom are old friends of Seven. Well, "friends" might be the wrong word. They're ex-Borg, and they want Seven's help whether she's willing or not. "Survival Instinct" goes into the Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion and 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.

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: Listeners like you! Join us today on Patreon for exclusive early access and the Mission Log Discord

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