ENSIGN SPOCK, REPORTING FOR DUTY! In this bonus episode, Dan & Bill discuss Q & A, the first Short Trek of the season! This 15 minute mini episode focuses on Ensign Spock’s first day on the Enterprise! After being greeted by Number 1, they get to know each other when they get stuck in a turbolift…
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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION It seems that technology touches our everyday lives, and Star Trek seems to have inspired it all! From smart phones to digital assistants, Trek showed us that artificial intelligence would become part of our daily routines, and how right it was. We’ll examine everything from computers to androids and photonic beings! Joining us…
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WRAPPING UP THE SEASON! In this Bonus episode, Dan & Bill talk about their favorite and least favorite moments of Star Trek: Discovery’s sophomore season. From Section 31, to Control, to Captain Pike, Mister Spock, Reno, Saru, Burnham, Talos IV and so many others, there are so many aspects of the season worthy of discussion. …
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BUT FIRST THE TRANYA It was the third hour of Star Trek ever produced, and it’s considered among the best of The Original Series. “The Corbomite Manuever” was also the episode that launched Bill’s Star Trek fandom in the mid-1970’s as the first episode he ever saw. This week, we’ll examine this classic episode of…
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REMEMBERING ARON EISENBERG In this installment of Five Year Mission: The Podcast, we’re joined by our first-ever guest. Our good friend (and 5YM Superfan) Jim Moorhouse from the TrekRanks Podcast to discuss the sudden passing of DS9’s Aron Eisenberg. We’ll discuss Aron’s career, his portrayal of Nog, and share some personal memories. We’ll also look…
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In this episode, Shashank and Barry react to the news of the great Aron Eisenberg’s passing. This was recorded day-of, so there are some raw moments, however we delve into the lasting memory Aron and Nog, the beloved character he played will live on in our hearts.
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A DEEPENING MYSTERY The USS Hathaway continues the support of Regula I. What is the strange signature they keep detecting? How does Captain Kell deal with the situation with her XO firing in the Armigosa Star System without authorization? Join us for the second half in Unknown Factor, Part II. “Unknown Factor, Part II” Story…
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IN MEMORIAM This week, we pause to reflect on the sudden passing of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Aron Eisenberg who died this past weekend at the age of 50. Special thanks to Mike Rittenhouse of Five Year Mission for his acoustic rendition of the Deep Space Nine theme.
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The following episode contains adult themes, adult language, and a frank discussion on child abuse and its aftermath. PARENTAL DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. Earlier in 2019, Bill wrote a column for the Official Star Trek Website titled, “What I’ve Learned From Saru.” In it, he discussed what the Kelpien from Star Trek: Discovery has taught…
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FACT OR FICTION Is it REEEEEEAL or is it a FAAAAAAKE? Mike and Fark take turns trying to stump each other with real and made up Star Trek facts. Tune in to learn something or maybe just groan at bad jokes. DON’T FORGET! Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on every…
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