Roddenberry Podcasts

His string of hit movies is the stuff of legends, and he kickstarted the careers of many a genre favorite director and actor.  But who was Dino di Laurentiis?  Sci-Fi 5 looks back at his formidable filmmaking legacy and his unique style.

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Written by David Sohl

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

If it worked on the small screen, bring it to the big screen - it's time-honored showbiz wisdom.  Terry Nation, creator of Doctor Who's Daleks, was in a position to do that more literally than most.  Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. looms ahead in today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Shane Vaughn 

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

With Earth struggling to survive a deadly virus, the crew of the Excalibur are forced to travel space in hopes of finding a cure. Or maybe that was a different team, who knows. Uncover the truth behind Crusade and much more on today's episode of Sci-Fi 5. 

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Written by Earl Green 

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Elogium," Voyager's encounter with swarming aliens has a strange side-effect on Kes: accelerated maturity and the need to reproduce... right away! Can Neelix step up to be a father? Are both of them ready?

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 started as an urban legend about a top-secret military experiment, and it became a movie about a top-secret military experiment.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 uncovers why The Philadelphia Experiment left theaters in record time.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Born today in 1917, artist, painter, prop-maker, designer Wah Ming Chang created some of the most recognizable sci-fi hardware in modern history. So why does his name never appear in Star Trek's credits? Find out on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by John Cooley

Hosted by Norman Lao

Music by Devin Curry

Live panel recording from Montreal Comiccon 2022: Join women Ottawa’s Star Trek fan community as we look back on how roles for women—both heroes and villains—have changed over 50+ years of the franchise.

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Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" got its second film adaptation with "The Omega Man," released on August 1, 1971. Find out what the movies get right, and get wrong, about Matheson's dark apocalyptic tale on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Tom Kozak 

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

A groovy mage fighting crime... sign me up! Ace of Wands might have only been on the air for a few years, but the impact it had on UK television even rivaled Dr. Who for a time. Find the magic behind the curtain on today's episode of Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Earl Green 

Hosted by Kim Horcher 

Music by Devin Curry

This past April, it was announced that science fiction had become science fact, in that real-life doctors had been holoported to the International Space Station. One of those holographic doctors is Josef Schmid, a NASA flight surgeon. I sat down with him recently to discuss the breakthrough and learn what the future may hold, a future that includes being able to interact with astro-patients, just as Star Trek: Voyager's holographic doctor does.