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What if H.G. Wells didn't just write "The Time Machine" but actually invented one? That's the premise behind 1979's "Time After Time" that premiered on this day in 1979 and unleashed a Victorian serial killer on 20th century San Francisco.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

He was an army brat who studied martial arts before landing his first movie role. Since then, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has made a career breaking out of Asian stereotype roles and cutting a path of his own. Also: Nazi sharks? The story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Andreea Kindryd, Gene Coon's assistant during Star Trek, joins us again from the floor of STLV 2022. This time, the conversation turns to the personalities behind the scenes like Harlan Ellison and how "Dr. Happy" may have contributed to Gene's reputation as one of the fastest writers in Hollywood.

See the documents: Gene Coon 'Star Trek' memo - 1967

Andreea Kindryd's book "From Slavery to Star Trek"

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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As Rutherford deals with some serious self-examination, and Mariner and Boimler lead a Starfleet recruiting drive, Ashley and John - and our callers - are also examining the latest episode of #StarTrekLowerDecks to find out what it all means!

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In an age where shows centered around readily identifiable (and marketable) cars were topping the ratings, Glen A. Larson's "Knight Rider" helped a network escape a ratings slump. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores where the ideas for the show came from.

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Every movie has a story behind its story, the chronicle of how the movie got made.  And even when there's a story as bizarre as Zardoz, today's Sci-Fi 5 is but a mere sampling of those equally strange behind-the-scenes tales.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by: Devin Curry

You might know her as the star of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, or one of the many stars (!) of Orphan Black.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates an amazingly versatile performer, Tatiana Maslany.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Cold Fire," the Caretaker wasn't alone, and Voyager may be able to get home if the crew can find his mate. Along they way, they'll have to deal with an Ocampa with a cult-like obsession and his sights on Kes to join him.

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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Even as we're reveling in new adventures in Middle Earth, today's Sci-Fi 5 marks the anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, the book that first took readers there and introduced them to the bravest little Hobbit of them all.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

A memo from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Starfleet Academy" (aired as "Coming of Age") kicks off a conversation about the personalities behind the scenes in TNG's early days. Learn more about the "chaos on the bridge" from our returning guest, writer Sandy Fries!

See the documents: Starfleet Academy - 1987

Find Sandy's book "Secrets Your Textbook Will Not Tell You: About TV, Movies, and Life" at Amazon

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.

The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!