Episodes
In the latest Gene-ology, the Highway Patrol protects a wayward "Prospector" as Norm and Earl sift through another of Gene Roddenberry's 1950s TV scripts. Guest starring Paul Harvath as Asa McQueen, and Michelle Harvath as Maggie Hammond.
Published 12/04/23
Seven's nightmares divert Voyager through an area of space where a faint Borg signal has appeared. Will the signal's draw be too strong for the ex-Borg, or will she say "nevermore" when The Raven goes into the Mission Log?
Published 11/30/23
The Highway Patrol joins the hunt for a "Mental Patient", and Norm and Earl might just have witnessed the birth of Edith Keeler, in the latest Gene-ology. Guest starring Mark Pracht as Detective Dan Mathews and Larry Nemecek as Mylo Hobson.
Published 11/27/23
We are back in the Delta Quadrant with Voyager, and it's time to explore why holograms find organics revolting and why Seven finds Harry restless. Will we be revulsed of relieved when Revulsion goes into the Mission Log? Sponsored by - . Get three months free with one year subscription.
Published 11/23/23
The Highway Patrol faces a race against time as another 1950s Gene Roddenberry script sees Mathews trying to prevent a suicidal "Human Bomb" from taking others with him. Guest starring Mark Pracht as Detective Dan Mathews and Adam Drosin as Sellers.
Published 11/16/23
It's 1955, and Gene, still writing as Robert Wesley, returns to the police drama with "Reformed Criminal", an early episode of the '50s TV mainstay Highway Patrol. Guest starring Mark Pracht as Detective Dan Mathews and Scott Martin as Mr. Morse.
Published 11/09/23
So what was Gene Roddenberry's first produced piece of television science fiction?  This week, Earl and Norm field-strip The Secret Weapon of 117 and find, logically enough, some very familiar concepts. Guest starring James Kerwin as Alfred Mark and Charlynn Schmeidt as Kamala Mark. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at .
Published 11/02/23
Gene-ology's survey of the early television writing of Gene Roddenberry arrives at the earliest instance of Gene writing in the genre for which he would become most famous.  Step into "The Transporter" - a story that was never produced. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at .
Published 10/26/23
It's Gene's last script for the 1950s series Mr. District Attorney... has he devised the DA's most cunning foil yet?  And what about the alarming accusations of "Police Brutality"? Guest starring Sean Darr as Officer Richards, Glenn Rigberg as Captain Delaney, and John Kirkorian as District Attorney Paul Garrett. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our...
Published 10/19/23
Crime knows no bounds, taking to land and sea, with Mr. District Attorney in hot pursuit.  This week, Gene-ology checks the "Patrol Boat" episode to see if it's seaworthy. Guest starring Shawn McDaniel as Henry Higgins and Ria Papageorgiou as Paula Higgins.. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at .
Published 10/12/23
Mr. District Attorney is trying to solve a clever caper on his home turf, as Gene-ology digs into the inner workings of Gene's fourth script for that show. Guest starring Doug Robertson as Trey, Bill Smith as Wick, and David Takechi as Dedrick. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at .
Published 10/05/23
Gene-ology returns to the fifties - and Mr. District Attorney - yet again, and enrolls in "Police Academy", Gene's third script for the show. Guest starring John Krikorian as Paul Garrett and Dan Davidson as Capt. MacPherson. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at .
Published 09/28/23
Is this episode about a wife killer...or about a wife who is a killer?  Gene-ology cross-examines the "Wife Killer" episode of Mr. District Attorney from 1954. Guest starring John Krikorian as Paul Garrett and Mike Richards as Clingham. Sponsored by - . Get three months free with one year subscription. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG/WGA strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete...
Published 09/21/23
Gene-ology kicks off its deep dive into the early TV work of Gene Roddenberry with his first sold TV script, the "Defense Plant Gambling" episode of Mr. District Attorney from 1954. Guest starring Mark Stablein as Macauley and Jonathan Woodward as Zaratt. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG/WGA strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at .
Published 09/14/23
The Mission Log family tree has a new branch, exploring the TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry starting with his earliest script sale.  Rod Roddenberry drops in to discuss the coming deep dive into the archives, including scripts that were never produced.  Buckle in and get ready for Gene-ology. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the SAG/WGA strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show...
Published 09/07/23
Live from the Roddenberry stage at STLV, an assembled panel of scientists and enthusiasts look at the line between science and pseudoscience and how understanding the difference will help us achieve a better future. Join Dr. Kayla Iacovino, Dr. Mohamed Noor, Meredith Mikell, James Kerwin, and host John Champion for a spirited discussion. NOTE: Due to unforeseen technical limitations, the quality of our live audio was severely hindered. We have taken every step possible to improve the quality...
Published 08/31/23
While the combined SAG and WGA strike continues to impact entertainment production, Mission Log welcomes two special guests: writer Bill Wolkoff and actor Michelle Hurd. They help us to understand the complexities of the strike and its relevance to us as the audience. Mission Log will continue its regular programming when the strike has been settled. In the meantime, we will bring you special programming and encourage you to explore our complete show library at . Sponsored by -
Published 08/24/23
Chakotay glimpses a clash against many motherless beasts and finds himself fighting to prevent himself from getting nullified. Fathom our tellings when Nemesis goes into the Mission Log. Sponsored by listeners like you -
Published 08/17/23
Does nostalgia help or hinder the creative process? Are we, as viewers, swayed too easily by the comfort of familiar stories and characters? John and Norman are joined by special guest James Kerwin live onstage at Creation's 57-Year-Mission Convention in Las Vegas. NOTE: Due to unforeseen technical limitations, the quality of our live audio was severely hindered. We have taken every step possible to improve the quality for your listening, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Sponsored by ...
Published 08/10/23
If a Klingon is going to do anything, they'll do it with honor. B'Elanna has some reservations though when it comes to expressing her personal truth until an accident forces her to confront her feelings for Tom. It's a Day of Honor on Mission Log. Sponsored by listeners like you -
Published 08/03/23
Seven of Nine is here to stay on Voyager whether she likes it or not, and mostly she doesn't. That won't keep Janeway from insisting that a human collective is better than anything the Borg could provide. We keep the receipt when The Gift goes into the Mission Log. Sponsored by - . Use code missionlog50 at checkout for 50% off plus free shipping.
Published 07/27/23
Remember the one about the scorpion from last week? This time the Borg play nice with the Voyager crew by sending an emissary to speak for the rest of them, but will she help them to safety, or will her true nature doom them all? Scorpion Part II goes into the Mission Log. Sponsored by - . Get three months free with one year subscription.
Published 07/20/23
Three years in the Delta Quadrant and very little sign of the Borg so far. That's good news until we find out why: the scarier, meaner, nearly indestructible Species 8472 has got them on the run. Will a deal with the devil lead Voyager to safety? Or will they get stung? Scorpion goes into the Mission Log. Sponsored by listeners like you -
Published 07/13/23
It's all fun and games on the holodeck until... an anonymous program pits Voyager's Maquis crew against Starfleet while holographic Seska threatens the real crew's safety. Got all that? It's the Worst Case Scenario on Mission Log. Sponsored by - . Get 50% off plus free shipping using code "missionlog50" at checkout.
Published 07/06/23
The Voyager crew meet some new aliens, but they're slowly taking over the ship. That leaves the crew in an alien prison along with thousands of other captives. Any place would be better than this place when Displaced goes into the Mission Log. Sponsored by -
Published 06/29/23