Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 5, Episode 12 - "The Begotten"

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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🗓️ 1 October 2020

⏱️ 79 minutes

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Begotten," time to celebrate and pass the cigars because Odo is a father! We welcome a beautiful baby container of goo that has got Odo feeling all the feels - even some painful ones when his own "father" Dr. Mora shows up. Oh, and Kira gives birth to the O'Brien's new baby. 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. 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: . Take back your internet privacy and get three months free at 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

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0:55.0	I'm John Chambien.
0:56.0	And I'm Norman Low.
0:58.0	Each week on Mission Log, we take an in-depth look at the morals, meanings, and messages in each and every
1:04.3	gelatinous globule of Star Trek. This week the begotten, otherwise known
1:10.1	from its lesser known working title,
1:12.5	The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
1:16.0	written by Dr. Spock.
1:18.0	Wait, wait, why did Mr. Spock write a book on babies?
1:21.0	No, no, Norman, not Mr. Spock, Dr. Spock write a book on babies. No, no, Norman, not Mr Spock. Doctor Spock. Well then when did
1:27.2	Spock become a doctor? Wait a second, wait a second. It was when he put his
1:31.1	contra into Dr McCoy. That's when he became a doctor no no no just
1:34.6	forget I said it never mind I'm so confused however what I do know for sure
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