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Before settling on "Starship Invasions," the filmmakers had to change the title twice to avoid confusion with "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters." Honestly, there was never any danger of that. Hear the whole weird story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

On this day in 2016, "Zapped" premiered! No, it's not the one you're thinking about. That one either. It's the short-lived British sci-fi/fantasy sitcom about an office worker in the land of Munty. Hear all about it on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Prototype," Automated Unit 3947 has a pleasant voice and is very friendly toward B'Elanna Torres, up until the point that he kidnaps her and endangers Voyager until she agrees to energize an army of robot soldiers.

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 was the radio show that Douglas Adams reluctantly turned into a novel, and the novel was almost procrastinated into obscurity. On this day in 1979 though, readers got a novelization that sparked the many more iterations of Adams' "Galaxy." The story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

On The Trek Files 200th episode, Rod Roddenberry joins us to look at a speech his father gave to the National Space Society while reflecting on Gene's legacy, his contributions to the genre, and the optimism in his work. Don't miss this week's very special episode!

See the documents: Speech to the National Space Society - 1989

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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IMAX audiences were treated to a glimpse of life in the future on this day in 1996 with the premiere of "L5: First City in Space." It was part narrative adventure and part science lesson, brought to screen with the help of NASA and a Star Trek veteran. The story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Mike Richards

Hosted by KH

Music by Devin Curry

Norman, Ashley, and Mission Log Live's callers run the numbers to see if everything adds up in Star Trek: Lower Decks' "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption".

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He was the maker of monster and animal suits, as well as the man inside them.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 chronicles the far-too-short career of the man inside the Horta, costume designer and stunt performer Janos Prohaska.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

It was an episode that had the burden of introducing not only a new Doctor Who, but a whole new way of thinking about the show's main character.  Sci-Fi 5 charts the path of The Woman Who Fell To Earth.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

It had the unenviable task of following up on a genuine genre classic, and staking out its own territory and identity with a mix of new and classic characters.  Sci-Fi 5 calls up the file on the inception date of Blade Runner 2049.

Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry