Roddenberry Podcasts

Like all producers, Gene Roddenberry was looking for his next hit after Star Trek had wrapped. "Genesis II" may not have excited executives enough, but it did capture some fans. We welcome Mike DeMeritt back to The Trek Files to discuss the ever-evolving TV landscape.

See the documents: Genesis II Fan Letter - 1973

The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

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Neil Gaiman fans rejoice at modern adaptations of Good Omens and Sandman, but the celebrated author's first foray into series television wasn't quite on that level.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 rewinds to 1996's BBC production of Neverwhere.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Norman and Ashley are mining the minds of Mission Log Live callers for their thoughts on the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks!

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Zardoz may say the gun is good, but we say the podcast is even better! Zardoz premiered in Madrid, Spain on this day in 1974, and Sci-Fi 5 is here to speculate - and celebrate - how bewildered that audience might have been.

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Come take flight with us as we discuss the animated series Super Friends and how they fought every Saturday morning for truth, justice, and the American way, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by: Johnny Kolasinski

Hosted by: Kim Horcher

Music by: Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Persistence of Vision," it's all fun and games until the characters on the holodeck start haunting Captain Janeway everywhere else the ship. Soon, the rest of the crew are hallucinating distracting images from the deepest recesses of their minds.

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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Starting as a writer and show-runner on genre hits like "Hercules" got Alex Kurtzman on the path to feature films and some of the biggest franchises in the industry. We're celebrating his birthday with a look at Kurtzman's project present and future!

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Written by: Ashely Thomas

Hosted by: Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by: Devin Curry

It was the continuation of one of the most popular franchises in sci-fi history with important social commentary on racism and war - all in a Saturday-morning cartoon! Take a "Return to the Planet of the Apes" on today's Sci-Fi 5.

Eric Greene's "Planet of the Apes as American Myth" is available from McFarland

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Written by: Johnny Kolasinski

Hosted by: Roberto Lewis

Music by: Devin Curry

The Trek Files kicks off season 9 with a look at an old document but with a new spin! Gene Coon's assistant, Andreea Kindryd, joins us for a special LIVE recording from STLV with stories of "uppers" and miniskirts and the writer who was always late. Don't miss her incredible insight into Trek's earliest years!

See the documents: Writing for Star Trek is an Exercise in Agony

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.

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

John and Char and our Mission Log Live callers have thoughts about "The Least Dangerous Game" episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks - and questions for its director, Mike Mullen!

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