Live 277: 300th Night
2026-03-10
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After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 9, “300th Night,” it’s time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week’s Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to the first part of Starfleet Academy’s first season finale.

Listeners have thoughts on Caleb’s behavior, theories aplenty about how the cliffhanger plays out, and thoughts on the wisdom of pre-installing party lighting on the Starfleet ships of the future! 

If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering “300th Night,” be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review.

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Live 300th Night: MISSION LOG REACTOR | Starfleet Academy S1 Ep9
2026-03-06
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We’re back with a fresh recap & review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 9, “300th Night”!

Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion celebrate the Academy’s 300th night with Klingon bonding rituals, awkward turbo-lift heart-to-hearts, and one very questionable plan involving a stolen shuttle. Meanwhile, the return of the Omega particle raises the stakes across Federation space as the cadets race headfirst into danger. 

Join us for a spoiler-heavy conversation as we break down all the latest twists, character moments, and penultimate-episode drama from this exciting new television series. (more…)

Live 276: The Life of the Stars
2026-03-03
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After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 8, The Life of the Stars,”it’s time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week’s Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to an episode that blends Thornton Wilder’s Our Town with some deeply emotional Star Trek history.

Listeners weigh in on the role of the humanities at Starfleet Academy, whether theater really helps the cadets process trauma, and why the story of The Doctor and SAM struck such a powerful chord. Along the way, we get thoughtful insights from fellow theater kids, teachers, and parents about how art, empathy, and storytelling shape how we understand ourselves and each other. 

If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering “The Life of the Stars,” be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review.

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Supplemental Update: A Brief Transmission
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A quick check-in from John about the future of Mission Log. After wrapping Star Trek: Voyager, the show has been in transition, and this update shares what’s next. We’ll cover what’s happening behind the scenes, what’s coming up (including Enterprise), and how you can stay connected while we prepare for the next chapter.

Mission Log isn’t going anywhere. This is just a brief transmission to say thank you and to let you know what’s ahead. (more…)

Supplemental Update: A Brief Transmission
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A quick check-in from John about the future of Mission Log. After wrapping Star Trek: Voyager, the show has been in transition, and this update shares what’s next. We’ll cover what’s happening behind the scenes, what’s coming up (including Enterprise), and how you can stay connected while we prepare for the next chapter.

Mission Log isn’t going anywhere. This is just a brief transmission to say thank you and to let you know what’s ahead. (more…)

Live 277: 300th Night
2026-03-10
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After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 9, “300th Night,” it’s time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week’s Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to the first part of Starfleet Academy’s first season finale.

Listeners have thoughts on Caleb’s behavior, theories aplenty about how the cliffhanger plays out, and thoughts on the wisdom of pre-installing party lighting on the Starfleet ships of the future! 

If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering “300th Night,” be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review.

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