Best Roddenberry Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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Founder of Roddenberry Entertainment - A Message of the Star Trek Legacy 51:52

5h ago51:52

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EUGENE “ROD” RODDENBERRY President/CEO Eugene Wesley “Rod” Roddenberry, Jr. serves as guardian of the Roddenberry legacy, which traces back to the original Star Trek. Through inspiring science fiction projects and philanthropy, he champions its timeless and universal ideals as embodied by the philosophy of IDIC: Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combi…

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TNG: "Rascals" - Would This Story Work with a Different Crew? 52:32

27m ago52:32

52:32

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton giggle and jump on their beds while revisiting the classic TNG episode Rascals. In addition to reviewing the episode and its impressive child performances the duo brainstorm how this conceit might work on a different Trek show. Kid Neelix, anyone? Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus …

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Star Trek: Prodigy "The Devourer of All Things parts 1-2" review/discussion 2:00:00

3h ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts take a deep dive into Star Trek Prodigy's second season episode "The Devourer of All Things part 1-2". Find out who you share a birthday with on Star Trek Birthdays, Fan Shout-outs, and poll results. Star Trek News brings us, Shatner says what!?, Star Trek Lower Decks cards game, Starfleet Academy will be a new format, …

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540 - Dark Frontier 1:23:26

31m ago1:23:26

1:23:26

The Borg are back, and the Queen has her eye on luring Seven back to the collective. Meanwhile, Janeway has her eye on stealing some transwarp tech for a shortcut home. Mission Log goes into the Dark Frontier. Hosted by John Champion and Ryan Britt "" by Ryan Britt Sponsored by - get three months FREE!…

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12-12 Fan Correspondence - ca. 1975 21:59

2h ago21:59

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Each season on The Trek Files, we take a break from the interdepartmental memos and deeply technical discussions behind the scenes of Star Trek in order to check in with the fans. Specifically, we peruse Gene Roddenberry's mail bag from the mid 1970s to see what had fans excited a generation ago. This time: graduation wishes, praise for Trek's huma…

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Prodigy "Is There In Beauty No Truth?" 46:10

3h ago46:10

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While searching for the Protostar, the Infinity and her crew encounter a planet of noncorporeal beings who offer to replace Zero's broken containment suit with a physical body. The experience of life through touching and feeing with a corporeal body is everything Zero has ever wanted, but is it too good to be true? Char and Marina discuss how this …

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Star Trek's Guest Star Wasteland (#513) 1:03:07

1h ago1:03:07

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton frolic on the beaches of Risa while recalling Trek's most frustrating botched guest star appearances. From Frank Langella's vanishing Minister Jaro, to Vanessa Williams' bizarre pleasure planet duty and Jason Alexander's underwhelming alien makeovers, the duo take the franchise to task for its worst examples of wasti…

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539 - Bliss 1:15:28

5d ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Anything can happen in the Delta Quadrant - like a wormhole suddenly appearing that can transport Voyager back to Earth in mere minutes. Another thing that can happen is a giant telepathic space creature masquerading as said wormhole with the sole intent of eating Voyager for lunch. Bliss goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Jessi…

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Feature Film Running On Empty Presented by Lionsgate Films 12:03

7h ago12:03

12:03

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT “For my first feature I wanted to make something interesting, funny, and heartfelt with a real independent film sensibility similar to films I loved growing up in the 80s and 90s. I see the film as an anti-rom com of sorts and wanted it to feel timeless. The casting was crucial to create the tone of the film and the characters …

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12-11 Warp Speed Cellular Plasma "Deathstrings" Gizmos - 1987 20:59

11d ago20:59

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Science fiction requires a certain amount of science fact to make the stories believable. In the lead up to "The Next Generation," Gene Roddenberry sent a memo to the production team expressing frustration over the balancing act between the two. Jeff Stepp returns to The Trek Files to talk about the similarities in writing for drama and scientific …

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Prodigy "The Fast and the Curious" 40:37

3d ago40:37

40:37

Dal and crew use a Borg transwarp conduit to shorten their journey, only to be captured by a Kazon who insists the conduit is his. To regain their freedom, the kids must win a race that's rigged against them. Go for a ride with us as we break down "The Fast and the Curious."

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STLV: Trek to Vegas 2024 Memories (#512) 1:35:46

7d ago1:35:46

1:35:46

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Scott Hardy of the SpyHards Podcast, scream "Dabo!" at the top of their lungs while recapping Creation's 2024 STLV: Trek to Vegas convention! From surprising panel moments, to lively evening events and triumphant vendors room purchases, the trio recap all the highs and lows of their Vegas ex…

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Star Trek Prodigy - "The Fast and the Curious" & "Is There in Beauty no Truth" 1:58:00

7d ago1:58:00

1:58:00

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts continue to review Star Trek: Prodigy's second season, with the seventh and eight episodes, " The Fast and the Curious and "Is there in Beauty no Truth". Find out who you share a birthday with on Star Trek Birthdays, Star Trek is truly global, Fan Shout-Outs recognizes our fans, and we share our fans scores for this wee…

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79 - Catching up with Norman 47:57

14d ago47:57

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On this special Supplemental edition of Mission Log, we turn our focus to host Norman Lao. In recent weeks, we've added guest hosts for the first time ever, and it's time to share, in Norm's own words, the recent medical concerns that have changed how we produce this podcast along with others at Roddenberry. We hope you are engaged as well as enter…

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Award-Winning Marketer and Cultural Translator with Dr. Marcus Collins 47:37

7d ago47:37

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Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator with one foot in the world of practice—formerly serving as the Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, New York—and one foot in the world of academia—as a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. His deep understanding of brand strategy and consum…

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Prodigy "Imposter Syndrome" 38:35

15d ago38:35

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Char and Marina face a Pog-pocalypse as they question who's a hologram and who isn't as they break down "Imposter Syndrome."By Roddenberry Entertainment

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12-10 The Shape of Tomorrow - ca. 1989 19:01

18d ago19:01

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In the last years of his life, Gene Roddenberry continued to address audiences with thoughts about science fiction and the intersection of humanity and science. In this speech from 1989-1990 given to an audience of Jungian psychologists, he explored the ways technology and storytelling illuminate the human experience. The Trek Files again welcomes …

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Star Trek: Prodigy "Observer's Paradox" & "Imposter Syndrome" review 2:02:00

11d ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts review Star Trek: prodigy second season episodes "Observer's Paradox" and "Imposter Syndrome", for those counting, that's episode five and six. Find out what Star Trek actor you share a birthday with, Fan episode scores, and fan shout-outs. On Star Trek news, Kate Mulgrew wanted who on Voyager, Prodigy and Lower Decks w…

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538 - Gravity 1:10:55

12d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

A shuttle crash on a desert planet is bad enough. It's worse when time on that planet moves much faster than it does on Voyager and presents a real problem for rescuing the shuttle crew. It's worse yet when Tuvok's emotional repression is challenged when he meets a stranded woman. Gravity goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Matt …

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Star Trek Franchise - Science Advisor PhD Erin Macdonald 20:06

14d ago20:06

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Erin Macdonald PhD. Erin is an acclaimed author and educator featured on NPR’s Science Friday & Short Wave, Star Trek Pod Directive, Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove, AT&T SHAPE panel with Geena Davis and Mayim Bialik, in-person at Comic Con’s across the country. Rockstar Astrophysicists like these these two icons dominating pop culture ar…

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SNW: "Hegemony" (s2e10) [SEASON FINALE] 1:23:49

14d ago1:23:49

1:23:49

THE GORN ULTIMATUM. All big swings must come to an end, and Strange New Worlds doesn't disappoint with its second season finale. There's a major set piece that competes with the best that Star Trek has ever done. Big emotions! Big decisions... and Scotty? It's also Trek, Marry, Kill's second season finale AND 100th episode. We've got a lot of peopl…

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DS9: "The Jem'Hadar" (s2e26) 1:02:14

22d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

OUTSIDE CONTEXT PROBLEMS. Ben Sisko just wants to hang out with his son in the Gamma Quadrant, but Quark wants to advertise his bar on the station monitors. Something's gotta give and it turns out the entire Star Trek format gets sacrificed to tell this story as the DS9 writers looked to differentiate their show from TNG -- and boy do they! Is the …

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12-09 Beyond the Near Term - April 27, 1977 21:07

18d ago21:07

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In a speech to the Fourteenth Space Congress in 1977, Gene Roddenberry laid out the three arguments for human space exploration. Now, we revisit his words with Barrett S. Caldwell, PhD, Professor of Industrial Engineering (and Aeronautics and Astronautics) at Purdue. He reflects on Gene's visionary take on the space program and the inspiration that…

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Prodigy "Observer's Paradox" 52:17

25d ago52:17

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Confined to quarters after their failed mission, the kids must escape the EMH's watchful eye and decode a mysterious message left with Murf. Char and Marina do a deep-dive into the rich Trek lore built into "Observer's Paradox," celebrate the importance of Cetacean Ops in the story, and more!By Roddenberry Entertainment

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Star Trek Updates SDCC 2024- Section 31, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds 1:06:00

23d ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts take a look at all the new information about the Star Trek Universe that came out of SDCC 2024. We have a teaser trailer for the Section 31 movie, extended look at Strange New Worlds season 3 and Lower Decks final season. We will play all these great trailers and discuss them. Let's see whats out there...ENGAGE!…

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Building the Picard Hall of Fame (#511) 58:03

15d ago58:03

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton make it so while creating the definitive Top 10 list of Picard's greatest adventures. From beloved classics like The Inner Light and Tapestry, to more obscure options like Allegiance or We'll Always Have Paris, the duo dive into each of Jean-Luc's spotlight episodes and debate whether they belong in the phasered-in-s…

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Episode 483 - New Horror Films Review

18d ago

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Time to stop trying those new yoga poses and sit back, relax and watch some horror films. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants for a quadruple horror feature review. The horror genre is alive and flurishing. So, let's take a look at Late Night with the Devil, In A Violent Nature, A Quiet Place: Day One, and Longlegs. PS: You'll get the yoga refernec…

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Star Trek Prodigy - Who Saves the Savior's and Temporal Mechanics 101 review 2:11:00

21d ago2:11:00

2:11:00

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss Star Trek Prodigy season two episode "Who Saves the Savior's". Traveling through the time rift, Dal and the crew search for Chakotay on Solum. With the support of her father, Gwyn challenges Ascencia. "Temporal Mechanics 101" The Infinity and Voyager crews try to help Gwyne and a Mysterious messenger reaches out…

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537 - Bride of Chaotica 1:08:00

19d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Alien explorers made up of photonic energy are fascinated by the vivid life playing out on Voyager's holodeck. What they don't know is that they've stumbled into Tom's simulation of "Captain Proton." When the war between photons threatens Voyager's safety, it's time for Captain Janeway to play a new role. Bride of Chaotica goes into the Mission Log…

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NuCalm 34 Years Backed Neuroscience with the CEO Jim Poole 1:10:37

21d ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Jim Poole says “The human race appears to be in a race to erase the human race.” And at a time when “many people seem to have lost control of their lives,” NuCalm is the perfect remedy, argues Poole, the visionary CEO behind the stress management technology. “We have a tireless passion for helping people reclaim control of their lives,’ says Poole.…

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SNW: "Subspace Rhapsody" (s2e9) with Grammy winner Becca and Emmy winner Bill 1:54:30

21d ago1:54:30

1:54:30

MAKE IT SONG! Strange New Worlds breaks the TV mold by doing their musical episode early in the show's run rather than later. There's lots of singing but very little dancing. Bryan has a theory as to why. But more importantly, this week's special guests joining Bryan and Kristen have theories of their own about why this episode works so well and al…

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12-08 Trials and Tribble-ations call sheet - 1996 21:59

21d ago21:59

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David Gerrold joins The Trek Files again for a fun look behind the scenes of Deep Space Nine's 30th anniversary Star Trek episode, "Trials and Tribble-ations." Hear about the painstaking details to recreate 1960s television in the '90s and how returning to tribbles 30 years later was a career highlight. Document and additional references: Trials an…

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Prodigy "Temporal Mechanics 101" 44:21

22d ago44:21

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The crew of the Infinity has found itself in quite a mess, but not even decades of time stop them from finding Gwyn. With so much talk about time travel, thank goodness Dr. Erin gives us a crash course in "Temporal Mechanics 101." Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!…

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Kurtzman Trek vs. Disney Star Wars (#510) 1:34:03

22d ago1:34:03

1:34:03

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton give in to the dark side while comparing the creative journeys of modern Trek and Star Wars. Through a detailed exploration of both their inconsistent streaming TV outputs and blockbuster film releases the duo weigh the pros and cons of each and determine which franchise is currently on top. Join our Facebook page fo…

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536 - Latent Image 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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The Doctor seems to be having trouble with his memory, and his suspicions about a conspiracy against him turn out to be true. Captain Janeway herself has been tampering with his files, but leaving him alone could cause him to spin completely out of control. Latent Image goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Elio Lleo Sponsored by -…

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Director Brian Skiba - Lionsgate Films Presents Clear Cut 7:31

1M ago7:31

7:31

Every moment is filled with danger for a man cutting timber in the Pacific Northwest, but Jack becomes the target of a brutal assault from more than the elements in this action-packed thriller. As Jack ventures deeper into the woods, he crosses paths with a criminal band of madmen from his past intent on killing him before he can fight his way back…

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TOS: "Plato's Stepchildren" (s3e10) 1:21:38

28d ago1:21:38

1:21:38

THE VILE FRONTIER. The elites are at it again! Kirk & Spock are tortured for the amusement of a bunch of blue-blooded assholes in order to compel Dr. McCoy to give up his Starfleet commission and become their personal physician. It's The Original Series most notable examination of class warfare that resonates to this very day! It also features sing…

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Prodigy "Who Saves The Saviors" 36:56

1M ago36:56

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In present-day Solum, Gwyn challenges Asencia to an ancient Vau N'Akat ritual. Meanwhile, Dal and his crew crash-land on Solum in the future, and catch up with Captain Chakotay...only to lose him and the Protostar all over again? Char and Marina discuss it all in their analysis of "Who Saves the Saviors." Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of…

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12-07 Star Trek III call sheet - August 31, 1983 21:02

28d ago21:02

21:02

Phil Weyland returns to The Trek Files with more stories from the set of Star Trek III. As stand-in for DeForest Kelly and, later, William Shatner, Phil had a front-row seat for the extremes from excitement to boredom of making Trek's epic big-screen stories. Document and additional references: Star Trek III call sheet - August 31, 1983 The Trek Fi…

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TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" - The Series Premiere That Wasn't! (#509) 53:20

29d ago53:20

53:20

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wince from their painful silver contact lenses while delving into the second TOS pilot Where No Man Has Gone Before. From Kirk's introduction, to Gary Mitchell's significant screentime and a slightly off-model Spock, the duo debate how successful this episode would have been as a series premiere. Plus, the hosts disc…

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Star Trek:Prodigy "Into the Breach 1-2" review/discussion 2:02:00

1M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Trek Talking is back after taking a week off to celebrate the Fourth of July. Star Trek: Prodigy is also back, now on Netflix. On this show Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss the second season two-part premiere, "Into the Breach". We also have our Fan Shout-Outs, and Star Trek birthdays. Star Trek News brings us, Shatner says what!?, Star Trek mo…

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535 - Counterpoint 1:15:38

1M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Voyager finds itself in the heart of Devore territory, and that means submitting every so often to annoying inspections. For what? Stowaway telepaths. The crew have secreted them away in the transporter buffer, but soon one of the Devore defects and knows all about the scheme. Does Janeway trust him? Or does she, as the old saying goes, keep her en…

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Bear Fight Whiskey’s Kentucky Reserve Review & Ted Season 1 Recap 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

In this extra-long episode, Mike & Jess have the distinct honor of trying Bear Fight Whiskey’s Kentucky Reserve, a beautiful whiskey aged in a tequila barrel. Perhaps it’s this unique flavor that makes them wistful, as they wax poetic about their love for Ted, their hopes for the inevitable season 2, and the joy they find in making this show togeth…

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Colombian Artist Traditional Art with Digital Art and Augmented Reality 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Juan Salazar - JUDASACA is a hybrid artist who combines traditional art with digital art and augmented reality. The philosophy behind his art and proposal is that nothing stays the same. He seeks to find new ways of interaction between art and technology. Connect more: https://linktr.ee/judasaca https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Follow SAOTP podcast …

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Exploring Prodigy Season 2: Episodes 1-10 (#508) 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get erased from existence by the Loom while diving into the first half of Prodigy's second season. From Admiral Janeway and the new USS Voyager, to the ongoing Chakotay search and the surprising return of a classic fan favourite, the duo hit all the big talking points. Plus, the hosts discuss the recently announced P…

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VOY: "Threshold" (s2e15) with Tom Salinsky (Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series) 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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INFINITE VELOCITY = INFINITE REGRETS. Bryan is joined by author Tom Salinsky whose book, Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series: The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation, releases on July 30th. He committed himself to a daily journey of Star Trek and catalogued his findings all for your reading pleasure. But what did he think …

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Prodigy "Into The Breach" Part 2 42:26

1M ago42:26

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Gwyn's first contact with the Vau N'Akat doesn't go as well as planned, and our group of academy hopefuls learn about Janeway's real plans for their mission. Set a course for suspense as the Star Trek: Prodigy story builds in "Into the Breach, Part II." Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!…

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12-06 Gerrold's Last Memo - May 22, 1987 22:33

1M ago22:33

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The title says it all. David Gerrold shared his parting words with Gene Roddenberry upon leaving production of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was a bittersweet moment preceded by conflict. David joins The Trek Files to talk about the state of TNG's production at the time, his frustrations with backstage politics, and the desire to leave on a hi…

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534 - Thirty Days 1:16:44

2M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

Tom Paris is drawn to the life aquatic when Voyager encounters and alien species with its own ocean planet. His voyage to the bottom of the sea reveals a deep concern about the ecology of this world, and Tom decides to ignore direct orders so he can help his new friends. He'll have time to stare into the abyss of his own decisions when Tom spends T…

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“He’s Gotta Have It” with special guest, Seth MacFarlane 25:45

1M ago25:45

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Mike and Jess welcome Seth back to discuss the seventh and final episode of season 1 of Ted, “He’s Gotta Have It.” While the episode centers on Johnny’s quest to lose his virginity before prom, it delves into much deeper themes—like why you should never sit on top of a moving vehicle. Join us next week for the last episode of our series, Talking Te…

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