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Fans of the most recent trilogy of Star Trek movies know him as Mr. Sulu from an alternate timeline, but John Cho's life and career are much wider than that.  We look back as today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates his birthday.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Faces," B'Elanna comes face to face with her greatest fear: the human and Klingon halves that make her whole. Not to mention the Vidiian surgeon who is carrying out terrifying experiments on her.

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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As it wrapped up the original five-film cycle that initiated the Planet Of The Apes franchise, today's Sci-Fi 5 may prove that one of Battle For The Planet Of The Ape's biggest surprises may have been who was underneath some of the ape makeup.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

This century's first attempt to reboot Superman as a film series flipped the script on some of the expectations of longtime fans of the character, but also launched the modern DC Comics film franchise. The story of Man Of Steel, on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Johnny Kolasinski

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

A detailed budget and a memo from Star Trek producer Bob Justman spell out the very real need to keep on top of production expenses when it came to makeup supplies on TOS. We welcome back Michael Westmore to talk about keeping the ship running and what actors actually steal from the set.

See the original document: Makeup supplies memo - 1967-1968

The Trek Files Season 8 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

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Heather and Norman have the hailing frequencies open for listeners' takes on the Strange New Worlds episode "Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach".

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Aliza Pearl hosts an overview and discussion on how the Latin diaspora appears throughout the Star Trek franchise, with special guests Dr. Luz Rosines and Anna Post. Taking stock of Latin actors and characters including Ricardo Montalban, B'Elanna Torres, Dr. Hugh Culber, Captain Rios, and Lt. Erica Ortegas, we explore how Latinidad appears and is represented in the various series and films, and in the Star Trek future.

HOSTS

Aliza Pearl

GUEST/S

Luz Rosines - @luzxraymd

Anna Post - @tragicomicway

EDITOR

Andi

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It was sold as a soundtrack to a Logan's Run sequel, though no one ever got around to making the movie. Find out which power pop practitioners created the music and the story behind "Logan's Sanctuary" on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by David Sohl

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

A war between two alien races, a group of unknowing human scientists, and a notorious monster to boot. Join us as we explore the construction, last-minute changes, and the eventual downfall of 1955's This Island Earth on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Tom Kozak

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

He's an actor and activist with a beloved role in one of the most popular time-travel movie franchises in history.  Whether you know him best as Marty McFly or tireless crusader for those with Parkinson's Disease, today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates Michael J. Fox.

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Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry