The 44th edition of popular science fiction convention Shore Leave is coming up, and there are some changes afoot. Michael Schilling joined me to talk about them, plus the convention’s history and the celebrity guests you can expect to see if you attend. I’m T. Rick Jones and this is your Daily Star Trek News.

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While searching for supplies to restart the ship’s protocore, the crew visit a planet overrun by oversized Tribbles. Rok-Tahk helps solve the problem with her scientific expertise, but not without an unexpected variable along the way. Char and Marina “Rok out” to “A Tribble Called Quest” in this episode of “Mission Log: Prodigy.

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🌟 About Prodigy: Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of young aliens who stumble upon an abandoned Starfleet ship, igniting an adventure to seek a better future. Packed with thrilling adventures, moral lessons, and the iconic Star Trek values, this series captivates audiences with its compelling storytelling and dynamic characters.

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We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of TAS’ second season with guest Aaron Harvey, author of “Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series.” In many ways, TAS broke new ground by expanding on what had come from TOS and making the Trek universe a richer place. For the first time, Orion pirates were seen, and they, along with many other TAS creations, have left an indelible mark on the franchise ever since. Dive into the roots of felinoid species, what makes “canon” and more on this week’s episode of The Trek Files.

Document and additional references: “The Pirates of Orion” storyboards – 1974

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Someone to Watch Over Me,” Seven of Nine expands her human knowledge by learning about dating and love. Under the Doctor’s tutelage, she finds few worthy suitors, but the teacher soon falls for the student. Special guest host Nana Visitor joins Mission Log for “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Hosted by John Champion and Nana Visitor Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we 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! Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X INSTAGRAM THREADS FACEBOOK 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! 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 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: – get three months FREE! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director – Earl Green Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved  

Gene-ology jumps tracks to another late ’50s western, Boots & Saddles, where Gene wrote a number of scripts chronicling the exploits of the Fifth Cavalry, including “The Gatling Gun”, tackling the thorny issue of ageism.

Guest starring Jeff Gauntt as Captain “Shank” Adams, Kyle Clark as Colonel Hays, and Kerstan Szczepanski as Colonel Parker.

From unlikely beginnings – a character created to introduce music videos to UK audiences – sprang a trailblazing, underappreciated #cyberpunk chapter in American genre TV.  Sci-Fi 5 reloads Max Headroom into your memory.

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David A. Goodman (The Orville, Honor Society, and Futurama), returns to chat with Mike & Jess about his expanding universe of comics at Dark Horse! 🚀 We dive into The Orville comics, the hilarious adventures of Space Job, and his latest creation, The Masked Macher—a Hollywood underdog’s transformation into a masked wrestling star (“Macher” is Yiddish for BIG SHOT!).

We also discuss his new episodes of Futurama and his exciting upcoming project, Hysteria!, premiering October 18th on Peacock!

Enjoy this special Supplemental episode, and stay tuned for more fascinating conversations with creators like David!

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