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Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

SUPPLEMENTAL: From the Rio: Star Trek’s Job in the 21st Century

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

Roddenberry Entertainment

Star, Tv & Film, Science, Ethics, Trek, Meaning, Analysis, Fiction, Morals, Arts, Commentary, Performing Arts, Scifi, Messages, Tv Reviews, Roddenberry, Philosophy

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2019

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Live before a casino audience, John and Ken are joined by Mission Log Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry. The topic: Star Trek’s job today. Is it to inspire? Is it to make money? Are today’s shows “Trek enough”? Rod, John, Ken, and a slew of listeners toss around these questions and others. Plus, a report on what may have been the craziest cosplay at STLV. Clock in for this supplemental edition of Mission Log!  Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray 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... Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can support our show and gain exclusive 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 our episode. Follow us on Social Media: Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YOUTUBE? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like , , as well as exclusive content only available Youtube. ! 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:  Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast payer, 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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0:00.0

RPN, the Rotenberry Podcast Network.

0:06.0

Mission Log Supplemental, Number 52.

0:09.0

From the Rio, Star Trek's job in the 21st century. Welcome into this supplemental edition of Mission Log, a Rotenberry Star Trek

0:30.9

podcast. I'm Ken Ray and I'm John Champion. How's my voice?

0:35.0

Let me stop you right there. Don't do the bit Mr. Champion. Don't do the bit.

0:39.0

No. Because the bit's coming up. How is your voice?

0:42.0

Yeah. How's your voice? Yeah.

0:43.0

How's mine?

0:44.0

Your voice is pretty good.

0:45.0

Are we coming onto each other right now?

0:47.0

Is that what's happening?

0:48.0

Well, you would think.

0:49.0

No, I mean, I think you survived Vegas a little better than I did.

0:53.0

I try.

0:53.7

Yeah, yeah, I mean I tried to really pace myself,

0:56.8

but the last couple of days, it's been rough.

1:00.5

Yeah.

1:01.5

I think trying to pace yourself was your first mistake.

1:03.9

Definitely. I just go like, you know, full bore, I don't want to say guns,

1:08.4

blazon. I go diplomats being diplomatic, you know, it's Star Trek.

1:12.6

If it was a Star Wars thing, you'd say guns blazon.

1:15.1

Yeah.

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