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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Tuvix," is the whole greater than the sum of its parts? Could be, but a new crew member leaves a void where once there were two.

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.

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Before she bought out Cheers, she was a welcome addition to the Enterprise crew for just one movie appearance. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of the late Kirstie Alley.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie. Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks through the files to revisit Carl Kolchak's first case on the small screen, tracking down The Night Stalker.

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Written by Vic Sage

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Back in November we brought you an interview with Star Trek: Enterprise's John Billingsley and Bonita Friedericy about The Hollywood Food Coalition. David Livingston, the most prolific director in Star Trek history, is on HoFoCo's board. He joined me recently to talk about beginning his career with Star Trek, transitioning from directing to photography, and TrekTalks2, HoFoCo's Zoom-a-thon, where you'll see lots of Trek luminaries.

To see Livingston's full "Still Lives" photography exhibit, you can email him directly at [email protected].

Join TrekTalks2 on January 14 at 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET at https://trekgeeks.com/trektalks.

Bob Justman spelled out some of the possible terminology and ranks to be used aboard the new Enterprise for Star Trek: The Next Generation. We welcome back "Enterprise" Assistant Director Mike Demerrit to talk about creative development and the little details on this week's The Trek Files.

See the documents: Ship Terms and Rank Structure - 1987

The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

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At a time when Quinn Martin Productions had prime-time thrillers and police stories to spare, the legendary producer ventured into science fiction as well. Today's Sci-Fi 5 urges you to be on the lookout for...The Invaders.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Finally, in the year 2022, did we receive quality children's programming combining the joys of amorphous blob evolution with the spectacle of a cargo cult and the majesty of a Kate Mulgrew in the role she was born to play: a mutant teen with chronic finger guns. Join Jarrah, Grace, and special guest Jenn Tift as they get animated over the long-awaited second half of season 1 of Star Trek: Prodigy.

HOSTS
Grace
Jarrah

GUEST
Jenn Tift - @eatatquarks

EDITOR
Jarrah

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There's a lot of British TV sci-fi that can be described as short on budget, but still creates an eerie atmosphere. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how Chocky had all that to live up to while focusing on extremely young cast members.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

From a supporting role in Captain America to her own short film to her own series, today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates Marvel's Agent Carter as she took over the small screen.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Wait, the Enterprise has shuttlecraft? Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the day that Star Trek fans first saw the episode The Galileo Seven - and forward to that Galileo shuttlecraft's final flight in Star Trek: Prodigy.

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Written and hosted by Charlynn Schmiedt

Music by Devin Curry