Five Year Mission: The Podcast
by Trek Geeks
They've been writing one original song for each episode of the original Star Trek, and now they're getting behind a different microphone!Join Five Year Mission as they explore Star Trek in their own podcast on the Trek Geeks Network!
Episodes
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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…
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057 - Amok Time
The 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…
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056 - Bonnie Gordon
Andy 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.
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055 - Creature Feature
You 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...
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054 - I, Mike
Who 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.
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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.
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052 - Other Favorite Franchises
Five 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...
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51 - The City on the Edge of Forever
Time 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.
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050 - NU2U2
We 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:...
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049 - Let He Who is Without Sin w/Comedian Patrick Murray
When 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...
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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!!!!
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047 - The Alternative Factor
In 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…
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046 - One Hit Wonders
What 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...
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045 - Errand of Mercy
The 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?"
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044 - The Magnificent Ferengi with comedian Mitchell Potts
How 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…
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Minsode #2: Star Trek Missions Preview
With 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!
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043 - How to Be a House Band
You'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...
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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...
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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...
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040 - Patterns of Force w/Zain Zaidi
The 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,...
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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...
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038 - A Sleeping Bag Full of Warm Butter
What 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…
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MINISODES: Fandemonium #001
Welcome 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...
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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...
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036 - The Savage Curtain w/Comedian Patrick Murray
Patrick 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…
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035 - 5YM NU 2 U Music
As musicians, we’re always on the lookout for new music or rediscovering artists that may have slipped by us the first time around. In this episode, each member picked 3 artists and we had a great (and lengthy) discussion about them. PLUS, we made you a handy dandy Spotify playlist so you can…
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034 - A Taste of Armageddon
In this installment of What Are Little Songs Made Of, the band discusses the episode, A Taste of Armageddon, and the accompanying song. Learn all the details of what went into the writing and recording of one of the most energetic songs on Year Two. Make sure to find us on Patreon at...
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033 - THRESHOLD! w/Comedian Joe Bates
Joe Bates is a standup comedian/comedy writer who has not seen much Star Trek. What better way to get him to watch more than by introducing him to the notorious Voyager episode "Threshold?" He has...some thoughts. Make sure to find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get…
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032 - Space Seed
2 installments in a row? We’re on a roll here! We continue our journey through all of our songs with another installment of “What Are Little Songs Made Of?” with our discussion of the episode and song “Space Seed” WITH THE ENTIRE BAND. Miracles really do happen. Like Khan knowing Chekov once we…
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031 - Return of the Archons
We continue our journey through all of our songs with another installment of “What Are Little Songs Made Of?” with our discussion of the episode and song “Return Of The Archons”. So strap in for The Red Hour and confuse a computer to death as we take a deep dive. Make sure to find us on Patreon…
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030 - Warp 11: The Search for Rock
In this episode Five Year Mission talks to fellow Star Trek band, Warp 11. They discuss the band's extensive career and their upcoming album. DON’T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over...
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029 - Previously on Five Year Mission, Part 2
Patrick and Andy tell Chris and Mike about their individual musical histories, how their paths crossed several times and how they eventually joined Five Year Mission. DON’T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and…
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028 - Previously on Five Year Mission, Part 1
Chris, Noah and Mike talk about their individual musical histories, their attempt to unite the Indianapolis music scene, and how they eventually joined together to form the band. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more...
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027 - 24 Hours of Fark
A few weeks ago, Fark stayed up for 24 hours and live streamed it all on Facebook. This episode is the hour by hour updates of his successful attempt that wound up raising over $1000 for the homeless population of Indianapolis. Welcome to Fark Week! DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band…
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026 - Fantasy Bridge Crew
When you have to travel through space, you want the right crew to take charge. So, we decided to build our own! Captain? Doctor? Engineering? We covered it all. Tune in to see if you have any strong opinions as to why we’re wrong (especially Noah’s crew).
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025 - Our Favorite Star Trek Podcasts
This week, we sit down with the one and only Jim Moorhouse (Trek Ranks) and Bill Smith of Trek Geeks (finally after 25 episodes) to talk about our favorite Star Trek podcasts. Truly, it was just a selfish way of finding more things to listen to at work. Tune in and then tune into more Star Trek...
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024 - Boldly Go with...Boldly Go!
Boldly Go is a Star Trek punk rock band that has a new album coming out. So what do they do? Make the media rounds! Mike and Fark sit down with them to talk about Star Trek, punk rock and everything else you can think of. Stay tuned until the end for the world premiere of the song "No Win...
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023 - Real Or Fake 3: The Search For Content
Yes. We did another one. Mike and Fark sit down once again to see who can outsmart the other with real and/or fake obscure Star Trek trivia. Come for the trivia, stay for them calling each other liars. WITH SPECIAL GUEST: A cricket in the background! DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band…
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022 - All Aboard The USS Cerritos!
Is Lower Decks the best Star Trek animated show since 1973? Yes. With the Season Finale just days away, join Chris, Mike and Fark as they discuss everything that is Star Trek: Lower Decks. We promise more than just hot bananas. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on…
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021 - Court Martial
This week we continue our series, "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" with the Year 2 song, Court Martial. Chris, Noah and Mike discuss microphone props, futuristic law and how sometimes songs can change drastically during the recording process. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a…
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020 - Mike & Denise Okuda
The duo of Mike and Denise Okuda (aka The Okudas) sit down with us this week to discuss their extensive work on Star Trek, Netflix’s "Space Force," NASA and their latest project, Apple TV’s "For All Mankind." Tune in for a great discussion with these behind the scenes legends. DON'T FORGET Five...
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019 - Fan Questions!
Fans have questions. We have answers. Mostly. The burning questions aren’t always burning but, hey, they needed to be asked. We put a call out to our fans to ask us anything they wanted and this is what we got. So tune in and learn a little something about us. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a...
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018 - You Like WHAT Episode?!
Just because it’s an episode of Star Trek doesn’t mean it’s great. This week, Chris, Fark and Mike discuss episodes of TOS that don’t get enough love. I, Mudd, The Way To Eden and Turnabout Intruder get a much needed dive this week. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on...
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017 - Tomorrow Is Yesterday
Recorded live waaaaay back in February in a hotel room in Bowling Green, KY, We continue our What Are Little Songs Made Of series with “Tomorrow Is Yesterday." We sat down before our concert and talked all about Bluejay 4 and Kirk’s fighting techniques. We also get into Picard a bit and have...
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016 - Past Tense
WE'RE BACK! This week, we sat down with Jim Moorhouse of the Trek Ranks podcast to look at the powerful Star Trek DS9 two-parter, "Past Tense." We discuss the episode and the real world implications and importance of protest. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on every...
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015 - Moxie Does Five Year Mission
How does one become a hairdresser on The Enterprise? If you don’t know the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, you will now. We talk with Moxie Ann Magnus about her time with the crew and her life as an entertainer of sorts. Fluff that beehive and strap in. DON'T FORGET Five Year...
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014 - ARENA!
The episode AND the song get a much long needed discussion. This week we continue What Are Little Songs Made Of with the Year 2 song, Arena. We’ll discuss the Gorn (of course), Kirk’s fighting style and how we made the actual song. And we just catch up through Zoom.
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013 - Podcasting Separate But Together
Once self isolating became recommended, we decided that the show must go on. Chris, Mike and Fark got together over ZOOM to figure out how we’re going to not go crazy until all this Covid-19 business blows over. Let’s see.
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012 - Our Kids Say the Darndest Things
This week we decided to hand the mics over to our kids Charley, Benny, Ida, Simon, Clara and Ruby to see what they know about Star Trek. Listen in to see what they know after being raised by dudes in a Star Trek band.
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011 - Real Or Fake 2: Electric Boogaloo
After a cancellation, Mike and Fark dig back into the recent past and bring back another edition of REAL OR FAKE where we try to stump each other as to whether the Star Trek “fact” we have is real or if Mike’s just a dirty liar. You may even learn something. Who knows? Not us, that’s for sure. As...