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Mission Log: Prodigy

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

An episode-by-episode examination of the morals, meanings and messages of "Star Trek: Prodigy"

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Episodes

Supplemental 13 - Bonnie Gordon

February 20, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MB

Charlynn had the chance to sit down for a lively chat with Bonnie Gordon, voice of Prodigy's Protostar computer and so much more! Big thanks to guest co-host Marina Kravchuk, and thanks to everyone who participated in Virtual Trek Con! You can catch the video of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qpSii3MmcjM?si=mjysQ22nHnhRDRF4

Supplemental 12 - The Makers of Prodigy at STLV

September 12, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

Recorded live on the Roddenberry Interactive Stage at Creation's 57 Year Mission convention in Las Vegas, the creative minds behind Star Trek: Prodigy - Dan & Kevin Hageman, Aaron Waltke, and a surprise guest - talk about creating the show, and its future. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 11- Where Do We Go From Here?

July 03, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MB

Star Trek: Prodigy has been removed by Paramount Plus and is seeking a new home.  Norm, Char, and Earl discuss the news, what it all means, how to continue to show support for Star Trek: Prodigy, and what message this sends to the show's young viewers. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 10 - Prodigy Action Figures

May 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MB

Star Trek: Prodigy action figures are now hitting stores, and the hosts of Mission Log: Prodigy become big kids for a day and open the available characters and discuss the play possibilities and future items. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 09 - Prodigy Novels: Supernova

March 28, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MB

Even between seasons, the crew of the Protostar has further adventures in print.  Norm and Char are back to review the first Star Trek: Prodigy young adult novel, Supernova (not to be confused with the episodes of the same name)! Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 08 - Season 1 Episodes 1-10 Blu-Ray

February 07, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB

Norman and Char review the bonus features and extra goodies on the Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 Episodes 1-10 Blu-Ray release, and what makes it essential viewing even if you've streamed the episodes themselves. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 07 - The Hageman Brothers & Ben Hibon

January 17, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB

With the first season's story now told, Char and Norman have more questions for Prodigy creators Dan and Kevin Hageman and director Ben Hibon. From Murf changes to merch challenges to movie ambitions, get another peek behind the curtain of Star Trek: Prodigy. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Supernova" Part 2

January 03, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MB

The signal from the living construct aboard the Protostar seems fully capable of destroying Starfleet. Dal, Gwyn, and the others have to make a sacrifice to save the day - but there's no guarantee Starfleet will welcome them afterward when "Supernova" Part 2 goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Supernova" Part 1

December 27, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

The Protostar crew's race to somehow save the Federation has run out of time; the Dauntless is under enemy control, Admiral Janeway is confined to the brig, and it seems that nothing will stop the Diviner's plan from reaching its conclusion. "Supernova" Part 1 goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Mindwalk"

December 20, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

Vice Admiral Janeway finally gets to board the Protostar to meet the crew, as Dal finds himself aboard the Dauntless face-to-face with the Diviner once more, as "Mindwalk" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Ghost In The Machine"

December 13, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

With trouble looming, the crew visits the Holodeck to prepare for the fight to come, and to blow off steam, but there's more danger and deception as "Ghost In The Machine" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Preludes"

December 06, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MB

Everyone's story begins somewhere, as the Protostar crew reflects on how their adventures started, and trouble is on the loose on the Dauntless. "Preludes" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Masquerade"

November 29, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MB

Dal gains insight into his origins, the Diviner gains a mysterious ally, and the Romulans want to gain access to the Protostar when "Masquerade" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Crossroads"

November 22, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.8 MB

Dal, Gwyn and their crew encounter the real Vice Admiral Janeway and her crew...and the meeting doesn't exactly go as planned.  "Crossroads" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "All The World's A Stage"

November 15, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MB

Encountering a civilization in distress, Dal, Gwyn, and their crew discover that some Starfleet missions cast a longer shadow than others.  "All The World's A Stage" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Let Sleeping Borg Lie"

November 08, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MB

Every Starfleet crew has been briefed on the dangers of doing battle with the Borg.  There's just one problem: the Protostar doesn't have a Starfleet crew.  "Let Sleeping Borg Lie" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Asylum"

November 01, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Protostar crew is doing Starfleet stuff - and they finally encounter a Federation outpost, with very unexpected results. "Asylum" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 06 - Aaron Waltke

May 31, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.7 MB

Meet writer/producer Aaron Waltke - he was one of the first writers brought on board to chart the Protostar's journey, and has had a major hand in how the series uses legacy characters from previous Star Trek series.  He talks about his work in today's Mission Log: Prodigy! Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 05 - Episodes 6-10 Recap

March 29, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 22.6 MB

Ashley and Norman wrap their look back at the first half of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 with a "grown up" view of episodes 6-10. Best moments, a little speculation, and a side trip to 10 Forward all on today's Mission Log: Prodigy! Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 04 - Episodes 1-5 recap

March 15, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MB

We're taking the time of the hiatus to look back on the journey so far. Join Ashley and Norman for a recap of the first five episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy on today's Mission Log! Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 03 - The Hageman Brothers Return

February 24, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 28 MB

As we patiently await Star Trek: Prodigy's return, it's the perfect time for Ashley and Norman to check in with Dan and Kevin Hageman. Design details, a tease on Prodigy toys, plus more from behind-the-scenes - don't miss it! Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "A Moral Star" Part 2

February 08, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 22.5 MB

With the Diviner in control of the Protostar, and the crew trapped on Tars Lamora, Gwyn learns the terrible secret of her homeworld. The end of her people or the end of Starfleet hangs in the balance when "A Moral Star" Part 2 goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "A Moral Star" Part 1

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 22.2 MB

The crew are faced with a no-win decision: escape to the Federation or return to Tars Lamora to save the "unwanted" miners and lose the Protostar to The Diviner. "A Moral Star" Part 1 goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Time Amok"

January 25, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 22 MB

The Protostar passes through a mysterious tachyon anomaly splitting everyone into different occurrences of time. The team have to work together, separately, to prevent losing the ship and each other. "Time Amok" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "First Con-tact"

January 18, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MB

Dal's old Ferengi friend gets the crew wrapped up in a scheme that shatters diplomacy with a new species. Come for the pie, stay for the Prime Directive when "First Con-tact" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Prodigy "Kobayashi"

January 11, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 21.3 MB

The team get closer to discovering more of the Protostar's secrets but bump up against classified data in Janeway's programming. Meanwhile, Dal learns from the best when he takes on the ultimate test of character for a Captain. "Kobayashi" goes into the Mission Log. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 02 - Dan and Kevin Hageman

January 04, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MB

As we welcome back Star Trek: Prodigy from hiatus, we're pleased to spend some time getting to know series creators Dan and Kevin Hageman. Join us for a conversation about love of toys, Prodigy's return, and how they want every episode to tug at your heartstrings. Follow Mission Log for weekly discussion of every episode of Star Trek: Prodigy!

Supplemental 01 - Nami Melumad

December 21, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MB

Star Trek: Prodigy composer Nami Melumad sat down with Norman for a look behind the scenes of creating the show's score. Writing for character growth and writing to the established musical themes of Star Trek - it's all in this special edition of Mission Log: Prodigy.

Prodigy "Terror Firma"

November 23, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MB

The Protostar crew are still stranded on a planet that doesn’t want them to leave… ever. It’s up to Dal and Gwyn to reach the ship and Captain Janeway before the planet traps them for good or before Drednok and The Diviner track them down and discover the secret inside the ship…a secret even Janeway doesn’t even know about. Send in your comments! Kids who watch Prodigy are encouraged to email a voice memo to [email protected] and tell us your first name and age, if you lik...

Prodigy "Dreamcatcher"

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 17.9 MB

The Protostar crew take time to explore an uncharted M-class planet. Only the planet seems to have a mind of its own... "Dreamcatcher" goes into the Mission Log. Send in your comments! Kids who watch Prodigy are encouraged to email a voice memo to [email protected] and tell us your first name and age, if you liked the episode, your favorite part, and what you learned. Your comments may be included in the next podcast. Visit missionlogpodcast.com

Prodigy "Starstruck"

November 09, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 20.4 MB

The USS Protostar gets dangerously close to a dying star's gravity well. The crew needs help, and they'll have to learn to take advice from their best resource: hologram Janeway. Send in your comments! Kids who watch Prodigy are encouraged to email a voice memo to [email protected] and tell us your first name and age, if you liked the episode, your favorite part, and what you learned. Your comments may be included in the next podcast. Visit missionlogpodcast.com

Prodigy "Lost & Found"

November 02, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 24.1 MB

Mission Log kicks off coverage of the first episode of Star Trek: Prodigy with a look at "Lost & Found." After meeting the characters and the U.S.S. Protostar, Norman and Ashley look for the messages we can learn from the new crew. Send in your comments! Kids who watch Prodigy are encouraged to email a voice memo to [email protected] and tell us your first name and age, if you liked the episode, your favorite part, and what you learned. Your comments may be included in the...