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From unlikely beginnings came an animated show (and, since it was the '80s, accompanying toy line) loved by many. Find out how Thundercats gained a major foothold in the '80s pop culture landscape, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

One of many syndicated genre series to hit American TV in the 1990s, Time Trax added a time travel twist to some time-honored tropes. Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the premiere in 1993.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

If you have a favorite astromycologist, I'll bet a week's worth of replicator rations that it's Commander Paul Stamets of the USS Discovery. Anthony Rapp, who breathes life into the character, got his big break playing Mark Cohen in the groundbreaking musical Rent. Rapp wrote a memoir about the experience, which he then adapted as a stage musical, telling the story of his journey in Rent through the lens of two tragic deaths that occurred at the time. Now his one-man musical, Without You, is opening off-Broadway, and he joined me to talk about it.

Visit withoutyoumusical.com for tickets.

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Resolutions," Janeway and Chakotay have resigned themselves to living out their lives on a planet in the Delta Quadrant while Voyager heads for home.

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: RocketMoney Star Trek Spirits

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It was a movie based on an original script by one of the most celebrated scribes of The Twilight Zone. Today's Sci-Fi 5 tells the story of how Roger Corman and his family revived that story under a new name with rising '90s talent.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

As was often the case, the first American sci-fi anthology on TV tried to bring the classics to our screens, with tiny budgets and big name talent. Today's Sci-Fi 5 brings a legendary production of Frankenstein back to life!

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

It was an attempt to make a dystopian, machine-ruled future on a TV budget...and to make it funny and kind of sexy too. Hear the story behind Cleopatra 2525 on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Fred Frieberger made the case to Gene Roddenberry in 1968 that the lower budget for "Spectre of the Gun" could work to their creative advantage by enhancing the horror. Today, we welcome Star Trek: Picard's Dave Blass to share tricks of the trade by making some shortcuts elevate the art of production design.

See the documents: Star Trek Writers memo - 1968

The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

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Superman was one of the earliest heroes to conquer every form of media. On this day in 1939, after a stunning comic book debut, Superman got his own daily strip that would leave lasting impact on his storied history. Learn more on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Isaiah Hardy

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Amazon took a gamble on a show that posed a huge "what if..." to its audience. What if the Axis powers had won WWII? A look into this alternate reality and the production that brought "The Man in the High Castle" to life on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry