Five Year Mission

058 - Who Mourns for Adonais?The guys return after a hiatus with a new installment of What Are Little Songs Made Of? This time we are focusing on the classic episode (and song) Who Mourns For Adonais? Join Chris, Mike, Noah, Patrick and Andy (The whole band!) for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion that you won't want… 6 Apr 2023
54:58 057 - Amok TimeThe band discusses the iconic episode and the Year Two track that accompanies it. How difficult was it for Noah to write about such a highly regarded episode? What is a Lirpa made of? How much can 5 guys possibly remember about a song recorded over a decade ago? Learn the answers to these questions… 19 Dec 2022
46:20 056 - Bonnie GordonAndy and Chris sit down with the lovely, amazing, and oh so talented Bonnie Gordon, also known as the voice of the Protostar from Star Trek: Prodigy. We get in there and get the whole history, and yes, there is singing. 5 Dec 2022
1:11:53 055 - Creature FeatureYou know how you have always wondered what our favorite creatures from the various Star Trek series were? Well, you no longer have to speculate. Listen along to one of our longest episodes to date as we each dive into our top 3 choices of alien species throughout Trek. It was supposed to be… 21 Nov 2022
1:35:37 054 - I, MikeWho is Mike Rittenhouse? How did he become a musician? When and why did he choose Star Trek as his muse? Chris goes one-on-one with the founder of Five Year Mission. They discuss his life as a child, teen and what led him to form Five Year Mission. 7 Nov 2022
1:20:30 53 - Operation: Annihilate!Get ready to hear all about the epic YEAR TWO masterpiece "Operation: Annihilate!" and the original series episode that inspired it. Flying vomit (or is it pancakes? Jelly?) and dead William Shatner in a mustache. This episode has it all. 23 Oct 2022
55:21 052 - Other Favorite FranchisesFive Year Mission is well known for their love of Star Trek. They have been a band for 12 years, after all. But Star Trek isn't the only franchise that they have adoration for. In this episode the band discusses their love for other sci fi/fantasy/horror/comedy TV shows and movies. Each member… 17 Oct 2022
1:22:44 51 - The City on the Edge of ForeverTime travel. Drug overdose. Stone knives and bear skins. The guys discuss one of Star Trek's most famous episodes and the song that they wrote for it. Chris reveals the difficulties and pressure of having to write a song about one of the most beloved episodes. 10 Oct 2022
54:11 050 - NU2U2We made it to 50 episodes! Join Andy, Chris, and Noah as they discuss music that is new to them. This is the long-awaited sequel to an episode that aired in April of 2021. In this episode, each member picked 2 artists that they had just recently discovered and really liked. We discuss the bands… 26 Sep 2022
1:08:03 049 - Let He Who is Without Sin w/Comedian Patrick MurrayWhen a simple getaway to Risa turns out to be a dry run for an insurrection, Worf joins the party. But not the kind of party you expect on Risa. Listen in as Fark, Mike and Chris welcome Patrick Murray back to the show where they discuss this episode of Deep Space Nine AND the band's upcoming… 6 Sep 2022
54:42 048 - STAR TREK DEATH MATCH!Mike uses his omnipotent powers to force Chris and other opponents into a deadly match of debate full of anarchy and comedy. Listen as Claire Little, Jim Moorhouse, Jenn Tifft and Chris battle to the DEATH!!!! 30 Aug 2022
1:30:02 047 - The Alternative FactorIn this episode the guys discuss one of the wackiest episodes of Star Trek ever made, The Alternative Factor. They also discuss the questionable song that Noah wrote to accompany this bizarre episode of The Original Series. What inspired Noah to write such a departure from Five Year Mission's usual… 4 Jul 2022
48:40 046 - One Hit WondersWhat happens when you get a bunch of musicians together to talk about music? A super-sized episode of Five Year Mission: The Podcast! The entire band sits down this week to discuss artists that you may only know for one song, but there's a lot more to them than you may know. Listen in to the… 6 Jun 2022
1:27:06 045 - Errand of MercyThe guys discuss the episode that introduced the world to Klingons and the song that was inspired by it in the latest installment of "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" 23 May 2022
58:56 044 - The Magnificent Ferengi with comedian Mitchell PottsHow do we save Moogie from the clutches of Iggy Pop? Comedian Mitchell Potts may have the answers. Mitchell is an Indianapolis comedian who is leaving for Chicago and just had ONE LAST piece of business to take care of: Watching a full episode of Star Trek for the first time and it just HAD to be a… 9 May 2022
55:15 Minsode #2: Star Trek Missions PreviewWith a last minute scramble with podcast guest cancellations, join Fark as he previews Star Trek: Mission Chicago. Learn how to navigate the mobile app, when you can see Five Year Mission on stage and listen as he bumbles through an unprepared minisode. MINISODE! 4 Apr 2022
15:28 043 - How to Be a House BandYou're hearing it here first. We are this year's house band for Star Trek: Mission Chicago! Join the band as they tell you the ins and outs of what it takes to be a house band and all their favorite adventures from conventions past. See you April 8-10 in Chicago! #StarTrekCHI #StarTrekPodcast… 21 Mar 2022
58:07 042 - The Devil In The Dark: What Are Little Songs Made Of?In this edition of the ongoing "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" series, we take a dive into the episode and the creation of the song "Devil In The Dark". Join Fark, Mike, Chris and Patrick as they delve into the deaths of people in orange jumpsuits, the sonic qualities of the song and eat some… 28 Feb 2022
52:39 041 - Real Or Fake 4: The Podcast Home[ NOTE : File updated Feb 14, 2022 at 4:45pm ET] WE'RE BACK!!!! Our first episode since September and what do we do? Bring back a fan favorite. That's what! Listen in as Mike and Fark try to fool each other with Star Trek facts that may be real or may be fake. See how much YOU know about every… 14 Feb 2022
1:08:49 040 - Patterns of Force w/Zain ZaidiThe one with the Nazis and a comedian (not a Nazi comedian). Once again, we invited a comedian on the podcast and, lo and behold, they know nothing about Star Trek. Zain Zaidi is an Indianapolis comedian who decided to move on to Atlanta as of this release. We talk ALL about the infamous episode… 7 Sep 2021
1:02:46 039 - This Side Of Paradise: What Are Little Songs Made Of?On this edition of "What Are Little Songs Made Of?", we take a deep dive into the episode and our song for "This Side Of Paradise". Smell some flowers that get you high, hit someone with a shovel and settle in for our newest episode. Make sure to find us on Patreon at… 17 Aug 2021
48:57 038 - A Sleeping Bag Full of Warm ButterWhat do you do when you need content? You talk about EVERYTHING! Fark brought in a blind list and tasked Mike with giving his take on subjects from every single televised Star Trek series to date. There also may have been alcohol involved. FIND OUT NOW on this week’s Five Year Mission: The Podcast!… 12 Jul 2021
1:17:57 MINISODES: Fandemonium #001Welcome to Minisodes! Quick hitter episodes to fulfil your 5YM needs. This week, we kick off our new Fandemonium series with Frankie Palopoli, possibly our youngest fan. We discuss music, TV and then Lower Decks. Make sure to find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early… 21 Jun 2021
31:09 037 - It's Been a Long Road...What's up with the decon chamber? How do Suliban choose their enhancements? Are they serious with that song? Chris, Mike and Fark have a chat all about "Broken Bow," the series premiere of Star Trek: Enterprise. Make sure to find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early… 14 Jun 2021
1:00:31 036 - The Savage Curtain w/Comedian Patrick MurrayPatrick Murray is a standup comedian and co-host of the podcast Cook On High For 30 Minutes as well as a Star Trek completist. Why did we make him watch the TOS episode "The Savage Curtain"? Because we're savages. That's why. Join us to find out why a lava monster wants to watch a fight and to see… 17 May 2021
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