Gene-ology: A Mission Log Look into Gene Roddenberry's Works
Roddenberry EntertainmentGene-ology from Roddenberry Entertainment explores the earliest TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry. We dig deep into the Roddenberry archives, including scripts that were never produced, to discuss the themes of Gene's writing in the years prior to his best known creation, Star Trek. Buckle in and get ready for Gene-ology.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.
It features Lee Marvin in front of a high-tech viewscreen, but this is no starship - Gene-ology opens its investigati... more
Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.
With his own show just months away from launching, Gene Roddenberry racks up one last rodeo, so to speak - his final ... more
Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.
One sweltering day in Hell's Kitchen in the 1930s. One policeman. Five wanted men. Five bullets left. And no one in t... more
Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.
There are a million stories in the Naked City, and Gene Roddenberry told just one of them - but it was an unusual sp... more
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You THINK you're just getting a review of everything written by Gene Roddenberry before Star Trek, and you'd be wrong. What you are, in fact, getting is a highly entertaining look at television history from the 1950's onwards, how things changed, and the development of one TV writer as he went from police officer to the bridge of the Enterprise. This show is on my weekly listen and I have NEVER been disappointed. Come for Gene, stay for Ashley, Earl, and pruneshine. Moo!
Podcast Addict515 days agoJusenkyo Guide- Don’t sleep on this podcast!
Geneology is a treasure trove of information about Gene Roddenberry’s career before Star Trek. Hosts Earl and Ashley (and in earlier episodes, Norm) take a detailed look at each episode of Gene’s previous works and help connect the dots of Gene’s evolution from a struggling writer in the 1950s to the man who created the Star Trek franchise in the 1960s. You don’t want to miss this podcast if you are a Star Trek fan or a fan of midcentury TV!
Apple Podcasts5ohtheprofanity
United States7 months ago - Great Concept - Needs Better Execution
Love all things Roddenberry, HUGE Trek fan. The hosts need to step back and realize when these older shows were written and the audience at the time. I genuinely am with them in pointing out the misogyny/abuse etc in these OLD scripts but they go on and on and on about how terrible these things are (because they are) but that’s not why I’m here. Love the trivia, love the breakdown of the scripts, but PLEASE stop making the entire podcast about how horrible men were in the 50’s. We know that. Sur... more
Apple Podcasts4Guspan42United States8 months ago - Roddenberry Comes Alive
This sounds like it should not work, but it does and it works very well. I did not know that I would enjoy following Gene Roddenberry’s evolution so much.
I highly recommend this podcast for anyone who likes Star Trek, tv westerns or writing.
Apple Podcasts5Federation CouncilUnited Statesa year ago - A Great Trip Into Gene’s Past
With so many Trek podcasts out there, it’s hard to find a fresh take on Trek’s roots and on Gene Roddenberry. This podcast definitely provides a different perspective on Gene’s work as the hosts provide a thoughtful review of his older works, with plenty of humor as well. This podcast also provides a really interesting view of how TV shows were commissioned, purchased, and made in the early days of the medium. This podcast is highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5SkidbusterrUnited Statesa year ago
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A detailed, archival-focused deep dive into Gene Roddenberry's pre-Star Trek writing career, with careful unpacking of early TV scripts, pilots, and produced episodes. The show centers on how Roddenberry's themes—war, ethics, human connection, gender roles, and social commentary—emerged across 1950s–1960s television, and how production constraints, script rewrites, and casting shaped his storytelling. Expect thoughtful analysis, historical context, and accessible storytelling that appeals to Star Trek fans, TV history enthusiasts, and writers seeking insight into how a legendary creator evolved before his iconic franchise launched. A notable strength is the access to lesser-known works and behind-the-scenes discussion that illuminates Rodde... more
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1. Dean Jagger
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4. Larry Nemecek
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