Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 24 - "This Side of Paradise" Jan 17, 2013

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "This Side of Paradise," Spock's in love, the plants are in bloom, and everybody is happy. But nothing lasts forever this side of paradise.

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!

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Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 23 - "A Taste Of Armageddon" Jan 10, 2013

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "A Taste Of Armageddon," is war without the mess proper for any society? Kirk takes upon himself to decide.

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

Our shows are part of the Roddeberry 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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Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 22 - "Space Seed" Jan 03, 2013

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Space Seed," before there was the wrath of Khan, there was Khan. Discussion of eugenics, tyranny and abusive relationships: so much grows when we plant "Space Seed."

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

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Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 21 - "The Return of the Archons" Dec 27, 2012

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "The Return of the Archons," are you of the body? Are you here for Festival? Is this technology run amok or order so stringent, it's killing the society it was set up to protect?

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

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Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 20 - "Court Martial" Dec 20, 2012

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Court Martial," trips to Starbase 11 always seem to involve legal troubles. Last time it was Spock on trial. This time, Captain James T. Kirk faces "Court Martial."

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

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SUPPLEMENTAL: The One With Robert J. Sawyer Dec 17, 2012

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Robert J. Sawyer joins John and Ken to talk why Star Trek matters to him, his thoughts on "Balance of Terror," and the job of Science Fiction. Plus: Listener feedback and thoughts on the Science Lab Christmas party.

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...

Join the Conversation: For as littlle 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 weeky video chat with the hostst. 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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Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 19 - "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" Dec 13, 2012

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday," A twentieth-century man is trapped on a twenty-third-century ship that is trapped in the twentieth-century. Can everybody get back to their own time without wrecking time for everybody?

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast payer, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe.

Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 18 - "Arena" Dec 06, 2012

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Arena," when combat is ship to ship with an unseen enemy, Captain Kirk is ready to kill. But would he make the same decision face to face?

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast payer, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe.

SUPPLEMENTAL: The One with Rod Roddenberry Dec 03, 2012

Show notes

Rod Roddenberry joins John and Ken to talk his history with Star Trek, thoughts on his father and creating the Mission Log podcast. Plus: Hypnosis or Mind Meld? A listener wants to know!

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...

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

Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast payer, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe.

Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 17 - "The Squire of Gothos" Nov 29, 2012

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In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "The Squire of Gothos," the crew of the Enterprise endures forced hospitality on an inhospitable planet. Is their host a military genius, a god, or a five-year-old?

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.

Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode.

Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast payer, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe.