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With TV sci-fi's sophistication steadily growing, the BBC commissioned a new genre workplace comedy to fill the gap left by an audience favorite.  Find out how an evolving cast kicked into Hyperdrive on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

What’s with all the ancient Greek/Roman influence in Star Trek? What does Trek have to say about classical antiquity, and where’s the representation of other ancient cultures? We’re joined by guest Jonathan Alexandratos to discuss.

HOSTS
Grace
Jarrah

GUEST/S
Name - Jonathan Alexandratos @jalexan (they/them)

EDITOR
Andi

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It was a bold new take on the Batman mythos for a younger audience, while still being dark and pulling few of its dramatic punches.  The story of how Batman Beyond came to be, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Science fiction was having its great renaissance in the late 1970s (hello, Star Wars...), and producers were looking for the next epic story to produce. It was the perfect time for a revival of the classic radio drama, and Alien Worlds fit the bill when it premiered on this day in 1979.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

His screen career has seen him serving on Her Majesty's Secret Service - well, sort of - and at the controls of the TARDIS.  But who else has actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson "Bean" in his career?  Find out in today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "When It Rains...," with the Cardassians forming their own rebellion, they have an unlikely expert and ally in Colonel Kira. She helps Damar's reluctant team take on the Dominion while Odo fights through the virus that's killing him and the Founders.

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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While Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy was still in production as a radio series, the BBC decided it wanted a TV version as well. The choices to be made along the way - animated or live action, laugh track or no - were just part of this ambitious project, as told on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

TNT's last-minute rescue of Babylon 5 from its failing syndication package meant that the series' much-lauded five-year pre-planned storyline might be completed, but TNT also wanted to make sure a new audience could catch up "In The Beginning" before the story's end, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written and hosted by Norman C. Lao

Music by Devin Curry

John, Holly, and our listeners ponder the nature of sentience, diplomacy, Cronenberg and more in the last episode of Star Trek: Discovery before the break.

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It was January when Buck Rogers aired its Halloween episode, but audiences hardly forgot the over-the-top portrayal of a "Space Vampire" who had quite an effect on Col. Wilma Deering. Hear the story behind the story on todays' Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by John Champion and Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry