Star Trek: Voyager, Season 4, Episode 2 - "The Gift"

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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🗓️ 27 July 2023

⏱️ 73 minutes

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Gift," 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. 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: . Use code missionlog50 at checkout for 50% off plus free shipping. 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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0:43.0	Mission Log, a Rotenberry Star Trek Podcast, episode 503, The Gift. Welcome into another episode of Mission Log, a Rotenberry Star Trek podcast.
1:07.0	I'm John Champion.
1:08.0	And I'm Norman Lough.
1:10.0	Each week on Mission Log, we examine an episode of Star Trek, looking beyond the subatomic
1:14.9	level for any morals, meanings, or messages contained in the vastness therein, and seeing
1:20.6	if it brings the fire by withstanding the test of time.
1:25.0	This week, The Gift, the one where Kess is faced with a life-altering decision,
1:30.0	while Janeway tries to convince seven of nine that she is one of them.
1:37.0	John will be back with trivia in a moment, but first here's how you can reach us.
1:41.7	Mission Logs a conversation about Star Trek. Drop us a line at
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