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When "The Dark Crystal" premiered on this day in 1982, audiences weren't sure if it was a Muppet movie for kids or a serious, dark fantasy. It was both, and it had its roots in Saturday Night Live. Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Strange Bedfellows," while Ezri and Worf face the very real possibility of execution at the hands of the Cardassians, Damar starts to see the cracks in the Dominion plan. Kai Winn and Dukat, meanwhile, cozy up.

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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With an eye for the places where science fiction and fact converge, Arthur C. Clarke emerged as one of the top authors of the genre in the 20th century. On his 104th birthday, we look back at the friendly rivalry that made him "second best."

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Written by Johnny Kolasinski

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

The Sontarans: those war-mongering potato-headed enemies of the Doctor. They made their debut on this day in 1973, and today we give you the full story on their origin and legacy and even how they, uh, make more Sontarans.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Bringing Frank Herbert's "Dune" to the screen was a massive undertaking 14 years in the making and passed through the hands of many talented directors. That may have been what ultimately doomed the film. Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written and hosted by Norman Lao

Music by Devin Curry

Continuing our discussion of Susan Oliver's career, George Pappy joins The Trek Files this week to share insights into Susan's work as a director. In an industry notoriously difficult for women, Susan had secured a few directing credits and hoped to continue on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

See the original document: Letter to Bob Justman - June 4, 1987

The Trek Files Season 7 on Memory Alpha

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John, Holly, and our listeners head back to Starfleet Academy to get stuck in grief, stuck in ice, and discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

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The crew takes a close look at some examples of vaccine development, usage, and distribution throughout the Star Trek franchise, with the help of special guest Dr. Morgan Cable.

HOSTS
Aliza
Sue

GUEST
Dr. Morgan Cable - @starsarecalling

EDITOR
Jarrah

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They came to destroy the Earth - first as a set of trading cards, then as a star-studded film directed by Tim Burton. "Mars Attacks" on this day in 1996, and we have the story on today's ack ack ack ack ack!

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Nichelle Nichols gets a special award; William Shatner gets a documentary; there's a new Star Trek video game coming to consoles next year; and Paramount+ keeps expanding (here and here). Plus show and tell and this week's poll!