Roddenberry Podcasts

What do a "missing link" caveman and Joan Crawford have in common?  Trog!  Today's Sci-Fi 5 revisits this genre obscurity and finds that it may have more of a message than you think.

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Written by Mike Richards

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

"Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." With those words, Carrie Fisher helped usher in a movement in sci-fi history. Join us as Sci-Fi 5 journeys in the life of the late, great Carrie Fisher.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

It was a bold approach to gaming, mashing up an RPG with an FPS, with a bit of comic-book flair. The experts said it would fail, but on this day in 2009, Borderlands kicked off a gaming franchise that would beat everyone's expectations. The story on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Alliances," a desire for safe passage leads Captain Janeway to negotiate with the Kazon and the Trabe. Then one side tries an assassination which puts a real damper on the peace talks.

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

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It took nearly 10 years after Black Panther was introduced for him to get his own comic book, but on this day in 1977, the adventures of the Wakandan king took center stage. Before the next Black Panther film launches, we look back at his origin on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Isaiah Hardy

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Time travel comes with a caveat: "Safety Not Guaranteed." That's the title of a movie that takes a nontraditional approach to the genre and weaves a tale about paranoia, regret, and, ultimately, belief. The story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Before the first episode of TNG had aired, writers pitched their stories to the show's producers. Hannah Louise Shearer, a veteran of series television, pitched to D.C. Fontana who, in turn, brought the ideas to Gene Roddenberry. Get an inside look at the earliest days of production on Star Trek: The Next Generation with our special guest, Hannah Louise Shearer!

See the documents: Proposed Stories by Hannah Shearer - 1987

The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha

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John and Ashley and an entire fleet of Mission Log's callers dive into the latest Star Trek: Lower Decks adventure, "Crisis Point 2: Paradox" and find a lot to talk about!

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Join the crew as they examine how formal cultural exchange is practiced in Star Trek. What have our characters learned after interacting with members of other species? What does that tell us about the benefits of cultural exchange?

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Kennedy

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The first black woman in space is an accomplished scientist, physician, educator, and advocate. Today, we celebrate Dr. Mae Jemison's birthday and look back at the role Star Trek played inspiring her.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi 

Music by Devin Curry