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Voyager enters a region of "chaotic space" where the normal rules don't apply and every move is countered with danger. Meanwhile, Chakotay enters a boxing ring where the normal rules don't apply and every move is countered with danger. Mission Log takes on The Fight. Hosted by John Champion and Earl Green Sponsored by "Greato the Uh Oh" by JD Atlus - available at and online book retailers Sponsored by - get 50% off plus 50 free credits at ClassPass with code "missionlogclass"
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In October 1988, the Star Trek production team started rolling in Yosemite National Park. We catch up with Dan Madsen, the head of the official fan club, who was in regular contact with director William Shatner and well aware of the anticipation - and anxiety - among fans about the next Trek feature film. We cover everything from Levi's to marshmallows to purple horses on this week's episode of The Trek Files.
Document and additional references: Star Trek V call sheets - 1988
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It's a great time to be on Voyager! Tom and B'Elanna are getting married. There's a new warp drive that will get the crew home. There's just a couple of problems: the sneaking suspicion that nobody is "real" and the ship is melting into a pile of goo. Mission Log takes Course Oblivion. Hosted by John Champion and Ashley Victoria Robinson Sponsored by - get three months FREE!
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It was the first day of shooting on Star Trek III. Fans knew that Spock was likely coming back, but they didn't know about the loss of the Enterprise or other major plot points of the film. One fan who was on the inside had the scoop, though! Dan Madsen joins The Trek Files again to share stories about the "wine and roses" days of Trek and getting the lowdown from Leonard Nimoy himself.
Document and additional references: Star Trek III call sheet - Day 1 - August 15, 1983
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Love is certainly in the air when Harry Kim falls for an alien living aboard a generational starship. Everyone should be thrilled for him, except that he ignored Janeway's orders and caught something more than "the feels" in the process. The Disease goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Holly Amos Sponsored by listeners like you - supporters on
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Secrecy around movies is paramount. In early 1978, the announcement for Star Trek: The Motion Picture had not yet been officially made, but one person close to the production had leaked insider information about the production. Studio executive Jeffrey Katzenberg stepped in with a politely worded, but unambiguous, memo to stop the leaks at their source.
Document and additional references: Star Trek II memo - January 19, 1978
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The Borg are back, and the Queen has her eye on luring Seven back to the collective. Meanwhile, Janeway has her eye on stealing some transwarp tech for a shortcut home. Mission Log goes into the Dark Frontier. Hosted by John Champion and Ryan Britt "" by Ryan Britt Sponsored by - get three months FREE!
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Each season on The Trek Files, we take a break from the interdepartmental memos and deeply technical discussions behind the scenes of Star Trek in order to check in with the fans. Specifically, we peruse Gene Roddenberry's mail bag from the mid 1970s to see what had fans excited a generation ago. This time: graduation wishes, praise for Trek's humanity, and, of course, more requests for any props that may just be laying around...
Document and additional references: Fan Correspondence - ca. 1975
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Anything can happen in the Delta Quadrant - like a wormhole suddenly appearing that can transport Voyager back to Earth in mere minutes. Another thing that can happen is a giant telepathic space creature masquerading as said wormhole with the sole intent of eating Voyager for lunch. Bliss goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Jessica Lynn Verdi Sponsored by - get three months FREE!
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Science fiction requires a certain amount of science fact to make the stories believable. In the lead up to "The Next Generation," Gene Roddenberry sent a memo to the production team expressing frustration over the balancing act between the two. Jeff Stepp returns to The Trek Files to talk about the similarities in writing for drama and scientific documentary and the possible coolness of "deathstrings."
Document and additional references: Warp Speed Cellular Plasma "Deathstrings" Gizmos - April 28, 1987
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On this special Supplemental edition of Mission Log, we turn our focus to host Norman Lao. In recent weeks, we've added guest hosts for the first time ever, and it's time to share, in Norm's own words, the recent medical concerns that have changed how we produce this podcast along with others at Roddenberry. We hope you are engaged as well as entertained by the discussion of his personal and philosophical journey and tying it all back to Star Trek.
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In the last years of his life, Gene Roddenberry continued to address audiences with thoughts about science fiction and the intersection of humanity and science. In this speech from 1989-1990 given to an audience of Jungian psychologists, he explored the ways technology and storytelling illuminate the human experience. The Trek Files again welcomes Dr. Barrett Caldwell to share his thoughts on Gene's speech.
Document and additional references: The Shape of Tomorrow - ca. 1989
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A shuttle crash on a desert planet is bad enough. It's worse when time on that planet moves much faster than it does on Voyager and presents a real problem for rescuing the shuttle crew. It's worse yet when Tuvok's emotional repression is challenged when he meets a stranded woman. Gravity goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Matt Mira Sponsored by - get three months FREE!
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In a speech to the Fourteenth Space Congress in 1977, Gene Roddenberry laid out the three arguments for human space exploration. Now, we revisit his words with Barrett S. Caldwell, PhD, Professor of Industrial Engineering (and Aeronautics and Astronautics) at Purdue. He reflects on Gene's visionary take on the space program and the inspiration that keeps us returning to the stars.
Document and additional references: Beyond the Near Term - April 27, 1977
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Alien explorers made up of photonic energy are fascinated by the vivid life playing out on Voyager's holodeck. What they don't know is that they've stumbled into Tom's simulation of "Captain Proton." When the war between photons threatens Voyager's safety, it's time for Captain Janeway to play a new role. Bride of Chaotica goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Jordan Hoffman
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David Gerrold joins The Trek Files again for a fun look behind the scenes of Deep Space Nine's 30th anniversary Star Trek episode, "Trials and Tribble-ations." Hear about the painstaking details to recreate 1960s television in the '90s and how returning to tribbles 30 years later was a career highlight.
Document and additional references: Trials and Tribble-ations call sheet - August 22, 1996
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The Doctor seems to be having trouble with his memory, and his suspicions about a conspiracy against him turn out to be true. Captain Janeway herself has been tampering with his files, but leaving him alone could cause him to spin completely out of control. Latent Image goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Elio Lleo Sponsored by - take 50% off your first order with code "missionlog50"
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Phil Weyland returns to The Trek Files with more stories from the set of Star Trek III. As stand-in for DeForest Kelly and, later, William Shatner, Phil had a front-row seat for the extremes from excitement to boredom of making Trek's epic big-screen stories.
Document and additional references: Star Trek III call sheet - August 31, 1983
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Voyager finds itself in the heart of Devore territory, and that means submitting every so often to annoying inspections. For what? Stowaway telepaths. The crew have secreted them away in the transporter buffer, but soon one of the Devore defects and knows all about the scheme. Does Janeway trust him? Or does she, as the old saying goes, keep her enemy even closer? Counterpoint goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Adam Pranica Sponsored by - get three months FREE!
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The title says it all. David Gerrold shared his parting words with Gene Roddenberry upon leaving production of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was a bittersweet moment preceded by conflict. David joins The Trek Files to talk about the state of TNG's production at the time, his frustrations with backstage politics, and the desire to leave on a high note. Don't miss our deep look into the tumult of Star Trek's return to TV with one of the insiders who was there from the start.
Document and additional references: Gerrold's Last Memo - May 22, 1987
Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
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