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Whether you thought it was overmerchandised or underappreciated, Pixar's WALL-E premiered on this day in 2008, and today's Sci-Fi 5 looks back at its high-concept genre elements and, to coin a phrase, its morals, messages, and meanings.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Mel Brooks' epic sci-fi parody became one of his biggest hits despite the critics. Released on this day in 1987, "Spaceballs" got George Lucas' cooperation in every way but one. Find out what that is 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, "Jetrel," Neelix encounters the infamous Dr. Jetrel who is partly to blame for the deaths of thousands of Talaxians. He's bringing more bad news for Neelix, but can they resolve their differences to help each other?

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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He was a dashing gentleman spy who found himself awakened in a world that had passed him by. It's not Austin Powers but rather the short-lived series that inspired Mike Myers. Find out how complaints to the BBC led to "Adam Adamant Lives!" 

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

It was a bold experiment in promoting a new album: an interactive, global online game that sparked its players' imaginations so much, it had to change to keep up with how they played it.  Find The Map Of The Floating City on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Star Trek producer Fred Freiberger gives Gene Roddenberry an update on scripts for the 1968 season of Star Trek. What's revealed is just as relevant to production today, and we welcome back Assistant Director and longtime Trek insider Michael DeMeritt to shed some light behind the scenes.

See the original document: Star Trek season 3 writers memo - 1968

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Whether you know her as the woman who married the Hulk, Zarabeth, or any of a number of other memorable genre (and mainstream) roles, today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of Mariette Hartley.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry 

Heather and John field calls from Mission Log Live listeners to find out whether the latest Strange New Worlds episode shivered their timbers.

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Doctor Who was dead on TV - long live Doctor Who in prose!  On today's Sci-Fi 5, over a decade before the Doctor's TV revival, the beginning of the franchise's more modern storytelling may have happened with the New Adventures novels.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Today's Sci-Fi 5 returns to the Superman franchise with a reminder that not every 20th century Superman film landed with audiences either...but still had their redeeming qualities, as we discover with Superman III.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry