In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Lineage, B’Elanna and Tom get the life-changing news that they’re going to be parents. But joy quickly gives way to fear as B’Elanna confronts the pain of her past: her father’s abandonment, her isolation, and the shame she felt about her Klingon heritage. Convinced she’s sparing her child from pain, she attempts to re-engineer her daughter’s DNA without telling Tom. But where’s the line between protecting your child and erasing who they are? Mission Log weighs the science, the choices, and the consequences in Lineage.

Hosted by John Champion and 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 every episode of Mission Log we…

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog

SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week’s show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media:

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A documentary maker with an agenda collides with a crew on edge during a mission where nothing goes as planned, leading to a single question: "What Is Starfleet?"  Mission Log Live's callers might just have the answer - or they might have a lot to say about this unconventional episode of Strange New Worlds.

🌟 About Mission Log: Live:

Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.

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Open lines for viewers to share their hopes and predictions for the series.

Live reactions to viewer questions and comments, making it an interactive experience!

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Shattered, time gets all wibbly-wobbly aboard Voyager. Sickbay’s in the past, the mess hall’s in the future, and Chakotay is the only one who knows what’s going on. Expect run-ins with old friends like Seska and new-old ones like adult Naomi Wildman. It's a grand tour of Voyager history; just avoid the temporal anomalies while Mission Log gets Shattered.

Hosted by John Champion and 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 every episode of Mission Log we…

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog

SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week’s show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media:

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Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Ever get just what you wanted and then found out there were terms and conditions?  James T. Kirk takes the captain's chair in a crisis for the first time, and Mission Log Live's hosts and callers have plenty of notes for him on his first real command.

🌟 About Mission Log: Live:

Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.

🔍 In This Episode:

Open lines for viewers to share their hopes and predictions for the series.

Live reactions to viewer questions and comments, making it an interactive experience!

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Make sure to subscribe for more engaging discussions about Star Trek. We go live every Monday night!

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Mission Log Live is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.Com for more great content.

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, Flesh and Blood, remember when Janeway handed over Starfleet holodeck tech to the Hirogen? Well, they ran with it, built a blood-soaked holosafari. Now their prey is sentient, self-aware, and hunting back. The Doctor is torn between creator and creation, and Voyager’s crew goes on the endangered species list. Mission Log enters “Flesh and Blood.”

Hosted by John Champion and 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 every episode of Mission Log we…

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog

SPECIAL THANKS to the supporters of this week’s show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media:

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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 more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here:

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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

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Korby and Chapel lead a landing party into ancient alien ruins to search for the secret of immortality.  By the time it's all over, they may wish they'd just taken everyone out for pizza instead.  The Enterprise crews takes a peek "Through The Lens Of Time", and Mission Log Live's callers weigh in on whether or not this episode will live forever.

🌟 About Mission Log: Live:

Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.

🔍 In This Episode:

Open lines for viewers to share their hopes and predictions for the series.

Live reactions to viewer questions and comments, making it an interactive experience!

🔔 Subscribe and Stay Tuned:

Make sure to subscribe for more engaging discussions about Star Trek. We go live every Monday night!

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Mission Log Live is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.Com for more great content.

💖 Support the Show:

Join our Patreon for exclusive content, and connect with fellow fans in our Discord community. Every contribution helps us continue our mission to boldly explore the universe of Star Trek.

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John and Norman drop in with a quick update for anyone feeling a little left out this convention season. While Mission Log is on a brief hiatus, our private Discord (a perk of Patreon membership) is running full warp with virtual programming — panels, watchalongs, community chats — your own personal Star Trek con from the comfort of home. We discuss the schedule here and tease what’s coming next week as we return to Voyager’s final season with the two-part epic “Flesh and Blood.”

And if you are in Vegas this week, don’t forget to swing by the Factory Entertainment booth to check out their STLV exclusive collectibles, including the “Catspaw” Enterprise and the stunning Masterworks edition U.S.S. Voyager. Be sure to tell ’em Mission Log sent you!

Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao

SPECIAL OFFER - take 10% off your first order at Factory Entertainment with code "missionlog" at checkout! Be sure to visit Facotry Entertainment at San Diego Comic Con (July 24-27, 2025) and Star Trek Las Vegas (August 7-10, 2025).

Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog

Did you know we’re on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord!

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Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Space, the last frontier.  La'an gets to alpha-test new Starfleet technology that has a lot of promise and a lot of bugs, and maybe a safety issue or two.  Will this "holodeck" thing ever catch on, or is it just murder on the ship's systems?  What are the odds?  Hear what Mission Log Live's callers had to say about "A Space Adventure Hour".

🌟 About Mission Log: Live:

Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.

🔍 In This Episode:

Open lines for viewers to share their hopes and predictions for the series.

Live reactions to viewer questions and comments, making it an interactive experience!

🔔 Subscribe and Stay Tuned:

Make sure to subscribe for more engaging discussions about Star Trek. We go live every Monday night!

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Mission Log Live is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.Com for more great content.

💖 Support the Show:

Join our Patreon for exclusive content, and connect with fellow fans in our Discord community. Every contribution helps us continue our mission to boldly explore the universe of Star Trek.

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, Nightingale, while Voyager’s parked for repairs, Harry scores a temporary promotion and a whole new ship to command. Finally! But his first mission quickly gets complicated, especially when Janeway’s carefully negotiated peace might be the thing standing in his way. Nightingale flies into in this week’s Mission Log.

Hosted by John Champion and 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 every episode of Mission Log we…

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog

SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week’s show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media:

INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment

THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we’re on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, 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 more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here:

RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts

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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

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Sometimes you've just gotta drop everything and get flowers for your significant other.  But for Captain Pike, doing so is the only way to keep her alive.  But there's a catch!  Actually, a lot of catches.  With lots of teeth.  Climb aboard the Shuttle To Kenfori to hear what Mission Log Live's callers had to say.

🌟 About Mission Log: Live:

Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.

🔍 In This Episode:

Open lines for viewers to share their hopes and predictions for the series.

Live reactions to viewer questions and comments, making it an interactive experience!

🔔 Subscribe and Stay Tuned:

Make sure to subscribe for more engaging discussions about Star Trek. We go live every Monday night!

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Mission Log Live is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.Com for more great content.

💖 Support the Show:

Join our Patreon for exclusive content, and connect with fellow fans in our Discord community. Every contribution helps us continue our mission to boldly explore the universe of Star Trek.

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