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No toy collection is complete without at least a few of the iconic action figures made by Mego since the 1970s and covering a wide range of pop-culture subjects. The "father of action figures," Marty Abrams, is almost as famous as some of his creations, and today we celebrate his birthday.

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

On this day in 2005, Ronald D. Moore's Battlestar Galactica revisited an important plot line from the original series. Hear how "Pegasus" reinvented the Cain character and the dark twists the new story took.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to sexual assault.

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Written by Ashely Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Siege of AR-558," Starfleet isn't about to give up the Jem'Hadar communications post they've captured. The toll is high though, in morale and lives. Captain Sisko and the Defiant crew show up to see if they can provide some needed relief and tactical advantage.

Hosted by John Champion & 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 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 [email protected] 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 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SimpliSafe

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It's a story of corporate intrigue and internal backstabbing. On September 22, Kevin Flynn, a bright, young programmer at ENCOM, had his hard work "annexed" by greedy competitor Ed Dillinger. What happened next was a matter of speculation and technological mystery.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

One of the fathers of science-fiction: Herbert George Wells was born on September 21, 1866. Known for some of the most influential books in the genre, Wells' social commentary and pointed criticism make him just as relevant today as he was a century ago. Hear his story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by David Sohl

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

There were cast changes for the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and that meant a new writer/director guide to explain the crew dynamics. The Trek Files welcomes back Susan Sackett, Gene Roddenberry's longtime assistant, to offer insight into those early production days of TNG.

See the original document: Star Trek: The Next Generation Writers Guide - Season 2

The Trek Files Season 7 on Memory Alpha

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John and Ashley and our callers ponder the career of Rumdar, master spy, double-oh-no, defiler of airlocks, and the rest of the Pakled exploits in "A Spy Humongous"!

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Andi, Grace and Kennedy tackle Kink in the Star Trek Universe, taking a look at the Mirror Universe, Klingon culture, and those times in Star Trek when the subtext was just a bit spicier than usual!

 

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The original space hero came to NBC on September 20, 1979 when "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" premiered. It was sci-fi heroics for the disco age with an appealing cast and plenty of hardware. So why didn't Buck last into the next century and beyond?

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

This week on Episode 523 of Priority One: the Roddenberry Foundation continues to promote a positive future, while Star Trek already wins some Emmys this year; in gaming, Star Trek Online takes us through a mirror darkly with “Reflections” and On Screen: Lower Decks Season 2 Episode 6! TREK IT OUT Edited by Thomas Reynolds Star Trek Wins at the Emmys By Elio Lleo On the heels of the Star Trek Day event, the franchise had cause for more celebration. During the two-day Creative Arts Emmy Event this last week, Star Trek walked away with two wins. First up, an Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single episode for Star Trek: Discovery’s Season 3, “Su’kal.” Then, Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series for the Discovery episode, “If Memory Serves.” Now, Star Trek has been nominated for a total of 10 Emmys and the 75th Annual Awards show is set to air on Sunday, September 19th on CBS. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed that Star Trek takes home several more!  The 2321 Emmys will use photon torpedoes in place of play-off music. Image: Television Academy. Praise the Word of Rod By Elio Lleo As Gene Roddenberry’s centennial celebrations continue, his son and CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment, Rod Roddenberry, spoke with Forbes’s Simon Thompson about the last 55 years and the future of Star Trek. With the first four original movies being remastered in 4K UHD, Rod remarks about how great it is to see how there’s still a hunger for the original incarnations of Trek, saying: I think it makes Star Trek new again, especially for our new audiences. You’ve got the TV series now that has brought in a newer, younger demographic, and I think some people are resistant to look at older stuff. When it comes out in 4K, it looks fresh and new. I’m excited by them being introduced to Star Trek through the original movies. ...oh, UNITY, that's what the shirt says. Image: Paramount Pictures, via Forbes. What about NuTrek? Well, for Rod, it’s all about ensuring that any of the recent incarnations stay true to the core of what his father’s vision was all about saying: He wants people like J.J. Abrams and Alex Kurtzman and others to come along and do that. He also wanted to make sure that it remains Star Trek… [a]s long as they are continuing the tradition and the idea of it making you think. Having it entertain is extremely important, absolutely, but let’s be considering different points of view on this as well. Rod goes on to discuss his own personal history with the franchise and how it was he grew to be so invested in his father’s legacy. What Escapes In Vegas...Stays In...Hmmm… By Cat Hough If you’re headed to Vegas anytime soon, you should definitely trek out the new Star Trek: Discovery-themed escape room launched by Escapology. The game is set during the third season of Discovery and has opened just in time to coincide with the 4th season premiere on Paramount+.  https://player.vimeo.com/video/599794944/ Your role in the game is acting as a civilian engineer tasked with inspecting the U.S.S. Discovery NCC-1031 as it undergoes the refit and upgrade to the 1031-A. However, sci-fi things happen during your inspection and Discovery collides with a quantum filament, causing major hull damage. The filaments' quantum resonance has also caused a polarity shift in the antimatter containment system, leading to a progressive degeneration in the containment field. If field strength falls below 15%, it will collapse, destroying the vessel and everyone aboard. Because sci-fi stuff happened, the main computer has closed emergency bulkheads across the ship and the turbolift control system has been disabled, leaving the bulk of the crew trapped and unable to begin repairs. In a convenient turn of events, your turbol…