In the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy,” aliens mistake the Doctor’s daydreams for his real life. From opera to art to defeating the Borg, there’s nothing he can’t do. When the threat becomes real though, the ECH has to put his command skills to the test. “Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy” goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Mike Richards Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we we explore the Star Trekuniverse 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: 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 four or six months FREE with subscription! 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. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved
Inside you there are two Shaxs – and a whole other bunch of weirdos – and Mission Log Live’s called in to share their thoughts on the latest #StarTrekLowerDecks, “Upper Decks”… unless they were stuck at work in a tube.
🌟 About Mission Log: Live:
Mission Log Live is a call-in show that encourages fan participation. We discuss episodes, themes, and the future of Star Trek while welcoming your thoughts and insights during the broadcast.
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Discussion of this week’s episode of Lower Decks
Open lines for viewers to share their hopes and predictions for the series.
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Char and Marina welcome Star Trek: Prodigy creators Dan and Kevin Hageman back to Mission Log: Prodigy. In this special Supplemental, Dan and Kevin talk about the process of crafting the show’s intricate second season, bringing Wil Wheaton aboard, fan reception of season two, and so much more!
🌟 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.
🔍 In This Episode:
Our hosts break down the Messages, Morals, and Meanings woven into this episode.
Explore how the events of this episode fit into the bigger picture of the season’s storyline.
We’ll discuss pivotal moments, major character developments, and what this episode reveals about the characters’ journeys.
Uncover connections to previous Star Trek lore and explore how this episode ties into the larger Star Trek universe.
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Thank you for listening, and let’s keep exploring the stars together!
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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Hosted by Mike Richards and Jessica Lynn Verdi, Mission Log: The Orville follows the adventures of the crew of the USS Orville, one episode at a time. Join us as we discuss the messages, morals, and meanings of Seth McFarlane’s The Orville.
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We’ll see you in the stars!
Welcome to Gene-ology, where we explore the earliest TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek!
Gene-ology enters the world of Gene Roddenberry, show creator and producer, with the unsold 1960 pilot “333 Montgomery”. Even though the show didn’t sell, it did cement a long friendship that would affect the casting of a future starship forever.
Join us as we dig into the Roddenberry archives and discuss how Gene’s early writing shaped the groundbreaking worlds he would later bring to our screens. Hosted by Earl Green and Ashley Thomas
Guest starring John Krikorian as Jake Britten, and James Kerwin as Captain Quincy
🌟 About Gene-ology: Gene-ology is a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast dedicated to exploring the formative years of Gene Roddenberry’s career before Star Trek. We explore his early TV scripts—including unproduced works—and examine the evolution of his storytelling. Buckle in and get ready for Gene-ology!
🔍 In This Episode:
A breakdown of key moments and themes from The Detectives, “Blue Fire”
Insight into Gene Roddenberry’s early career and how this episode fits into his body of work.
How the themes in this episode connect to the larger Roddenberry universe.
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Just over 30 years ago, filming began on a Star Trek series that would launch a new TV network. The exit of a star player brought production to a halt while executives figured out how to recast the series lead. The Trek Files welcomes back Dave Rossi, who was there on day one, with stories of Voyager finding its way and introducing the newest Captain to her ship. Don’t miss our season finale!
Document and additional references: Star Trek: Voyager call sheets – September, 1994
The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
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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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Written by Shane Vaughn
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We all know the three rules of Gremlins…but we’re putting one of those to the test. Hopefully we don’t end up on the wrong side of it.
Ah, the holiday season is finally upon us. The warmth of the fire. The family togetherness. The gently falling snow. The sound of carols being…dissonantly chanted by hideous gremlins outside our window?!?
In what is now the third part of our unintentional trilogy of episodes about the three biggest blockbusters of 1984 (the others being Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Ghostbusters), we turn our attention to a true Christmas movie classic: Joe Dante’s Gremlins.
While the gremlin life cycle begins as the almost Baby Yoda-esque mogwai form, if you don’t follow the three cardinal rules of mogwai care, you’re in trouble. For those who don’t know…
We’re primarily focusing on Rule #2 for this episode, though. Just how does this peculiar piece of asexual reproduction work? Does it have parallels in nature? Does it make sense within the story of the film? HOW WORRIED SHOULD WE BE?!?
You’ll just have to watch the latest episode of Does it Fly? right here or check it out on our YouTube page to see what we found!
SUGGESTED VIEWING
Obviously, 1984’s Gremlins is a must, not just for this episode, but for the holiday season in general. But there are those of us who feel that 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch is an even tighter, funnier, and more subversive film. Watch ‘em both and decide for yourself! Similarly the Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai animated series on MAX is well-regarded, although not essential for your understanding of what we talked about this week.
But while you’re at it, we’d like to also suggest a classic episode of The Twilight Zone, “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” (starring William Shatner, no less!) which features a different look at gremlin lore, in their more traditional roles as saboteurs of technology.
FURTHER READING
Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today’s episode? Of course you do!
Gremlins and Ghostbusters at the Box Office
We weren’t kidding when we said we covered all three of the biggest movies of 1984. The evidence is here…and you can also see how Ghostbusters and Gremlins stacked up against each other on their opening weekends.
The Resurrection Plant
Yes, that sounds like the title of a classic Star Trek episode, but really, this might just be the most pronounced example of a plant that appears dead until you add water!
Metamorphosis
The basic Mogwai to Gremlin lifecycle does indeed have parallels in nature! In case you forgot what was taught you in elementary school, here’s a refresher.
Single Cell Asexual Reproduction
Hail Hydra! Wait, wrong franchise.
Gremlins: The Novel
You see, children, once upon a time there were these things called “novelizations” of popular movies. These books were more than mere adaptations of the movie for print, but often included details (later considered non-canonical) that further fleshed out the story or lore of the film. Gremlins by George Gipe was one of these. In the days when it took forever for a movie to make it from the theaters to TV, we absolutely cherished these things. Keep your eyes peeled and you’ll find them in used bookstores, at garage sales, and elsewhere.
Original Gremlins Designs
Feast your eyes on the earliest Gremlins concept art here!
WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?
Remember when we said there were other episodes in our (unintentional) series about the biggest movies of 1984? Check out our Ghostbusters episode here and our episode on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doomright here!
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She’s the voice of the computer on Star Trek Prodigy but when Bonnie Gordon isn’t acting or singing she’s hanging with some ghosts. That’s right chanteuse Bonnie Gordon loves ghosts! She tells host Clare Kramer and guest co-host Jake Marin all about how she first got into spirits, her most memorable paranormal encounters, and even how her an her mom have been written about in ghost hunting books. Only on Fanaddicts!
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Talking with Rod Roddenberry about Rachel and Trent’s experience hosting Quoting Gene Roddenberry. They share how their initial expectations were exceeded by the rich conversations around 100 of Gene Roddenberry’s quotes.
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