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The Star Trek Universe is heading to Comic-Con@Home with panels for Prodigy and Lower Decks; Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition is getting a 4K upgrade; and Anson Mount hints that fans will be "very excited" about the season finale of Strange New Worlds.

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In Shawn's first encounter with Star Trek, he made off with an Enterprise model made of toilet paper tubes and toothpicks. Things have moved on since then, but he never lost interest in the show. This is Shawn's Star Trek Story.

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Time's Orphan," the O'Brien family reunites for some relaxation on a peaceful planet, but Molly stumbles into an abandoned time portal. When she comes out, she's ten years older and not the same daughter Miles and Keiko remember.

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: ExpressVPN Helix Sleep

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What drew Mohamed into Star Trek was its exploration of all things unfamiliar. Now he explores the Star Trek community and all it has to offer. This is Mohamed's Star Trek Story.

Zach's mom watched Star Trek on the day he was born, and now he's a huge fan. Coincidence? Who knows. This is Zach's Star Trek Story.