Star Trek: Voyager, Season 4, Episode 14 - "Message in a Bottle"

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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🗓️ 18 January 2024

⏱️ 87 minutes

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Message in a Bottle," a communications relay opens a window for Voyager to communicate with the Alpha Quadrant. Maybe. The Doctor is the first to make contact, but he ends up on a Starfleet ship hijacked by Romulans. Plus, not all EMHs are the same. 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: - get 10% off your first month with a licensed therapist. - get 50% off with code MISSIONLOG50 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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0:47.0	Mission Log, A Rotenberry Star Trek Podcast, episode 514,
0:52.3	Message in a Bottle Welcome into another episode of Mission Log, A Rotenberry Star Trek Podcast.
1:10.8	I'm John Champion.
1:12.4	And I'm Norman Lough.
1:13.5	Each week on Mission Log, we take a look at each and every episode of Star Trek
1:18.5	to see if they withstand the test of time
1:21.0	and if they have any morals, meanings, or messages contained therein.
1:25.0	And we are going to try something new for this episode.
1:28.0	Computer.
1:30.0	Activate Emergency Podcast Post Program.
1:34.0	Please state the nature of the podcast emergency.
1:38.0	There's no emergency. I just wanted to see if this new Mark 2 Podcast host program was working.
1:43.6	Oh, I see.
1:45.4	Summoning me at a whim, are you?
1:47.4	You know, this podcasting equipment is expensive and I can't just be expected to drop in at
1:52.2	your beckon call. I suppose I'm expected to fill your
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