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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Cathexis," an alien force that threatens Voyager in a dark matter nebula has robbed Chakotay of his neural energy. When paranoia reaches a high among the crew, he may be the only one who can get them out.

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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It's a prequel, it's a sequel, wait... it's neither? Ridley Scott's Prometheus gave audiences a wider glimpse of the Alien franchise's lore. What behind-the-scenes changes led to the eventual creation of this 2012 film? Find out on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Blade was a big enough hit to spawn theatrical sequels, but if you blinked at the right moment you may have missed the TV series it inspired, running for a full three months, starting on this day in 2006. Hear what audiences and critics thought on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

From minor roles in his native New Zealand to major roles in the Lord Of The Rings Films, the 2009 Star Trek movie, The Boys, and more, raise a glass to birthday boy Karl Urban on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

"The Tholian Web" started its life as a pitch called "In Essence, Nothing" by Judy Burns. Hear the story of what really motivated pitching to Star Trek when Judy herself joins The Trek Files today to discuss her work on the series!

See the original document: 'In Essence, Nothing' deal memo - 1968

The Trek Files Season 8 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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John and Charlynn take listener calls on the latest Strange New Worlds adventure, from unlikely diplomatic overtures to hijinks and everything in between!

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Jarrah sits down with Amanda Wong to talk about how she got into animation and what it’s like being a background painter on Star Trek: Lower Decks.

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Amanda Wong - @amandawtwong

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Jarrah

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A small, easily damaged spacecraft with two very mortal pilots. An uncontrollably tumbling space station. A sci-fi epic? It could be...except that it really happened to the crew of a Soviet-era Soyuz mission launched on this day in 1985. Learn more in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Fans already awed by the music in the show itself had their first chance to hear to the music from season one of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica by itself today in 2005 - the birthdate of composer Bear McCreary's loyal listener fan base, on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written and hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

A prolific star of early 20th century literary sci-fi, Lester Del Rey wrote fascinating stories (including, occasionally, rewriting his own backstory). But was it his name that was lent to the equally prolific genre publisher?  Find out in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry