Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Gene's second episode of Whiplash, "Sarong", proves to be a surprisingly progressive stew of villains you love to hate, pearls, hungry sharks, amazing filming locations, sisters doin' it for themselves, and Peter Graves jumping off a horse like nobody's business.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "Sarong."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Norman C. Lao and Paul Cooper perform a key section of the script as Chris Cobb and Zumwalt. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.