Five Year Mission: The Podcast
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThey'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!
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Episodes
058 - Who Mourns for Adonais?
April 06, 2023 00:19 - 54 minutes - 38.2 MBThe 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 to miss!
057 - Amok Time
December 19, 2022 14:58 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThe 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 and more in this informative episode!
056 - Bonnie Gordon
December 05, 2022 14:41 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAndy 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.
055 - Creature Feature
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBYou 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 "non-humanoid" creatures but we all cheated a little. Enjoy!
054 - I, Mike
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWho 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.
53 - Operation: Annihilate!
October 23, 2022 23:16 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBGet 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.
052 - Other Favorite Franchises
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFive 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 gives a recommendation for something they love other than Star Trek.
51 - The City on the Edge of Forever
October 10, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBTime 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.
050 - NU2U2
September 26, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBWe 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: Mission of Burma, Lemondrop, Les Sexareenos, Kitchens of Distinction, Rosie Tucker, and Toys That Kill. Just like last time, we made you a handy dandy Spotify playlist so you can check them out in...
049 - Let He Who is Without Sin w/Comedian Patrick Murray
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBWhen 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 TWELVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY show coming up on September 10! You can check out our guest's comedy at: https://open.spotify.com/album/4WBENvEUSn5TOi1dHWfO8K?si=0gUlzK7iQwq89X9pchcKWA And our other sp...
048 - STAR TREK DEATH MATCH!
August 30, 2022 17:44 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBMike 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!!!!
047 - The Alternative Factor
July 04, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MBIn 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 style? Listen and find out!
046 - One Hit Wonders
June 06, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBWhat 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 podcast and then listen to the handy Spotify playlist we've created to hear more from the artists we discuss in this brand new episode. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43Kd3hUaaG1gZqkmDWF6nz?si=a...
045 - Errand of Mercy
May 23, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.9 MBThe 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?"
044 - The Magnificent Ferengi with comedian Mitchell Potts
May 09, 2022 14:43 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBHow 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 Ferengi episode. Listen in as we talk Star Trek and comedy on a brand-new episode of Five Year Mission: The Podcast. #StarTrek #StarTrekComedy #5YMpod #MitchellPotts #comedian
Minsode #2: Star Trek Missions Preview
April 04, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBWith 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!
043 - How to Be a House Band
March 21, 2022 13:35 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBYou'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 #5YMPOD
042 - The Devil In The Dark: What Are Little Songs Made Of?
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 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 licorice. We also have a BRAND NEW LIVE ALBUM coming soon! If you want it long before anyone else, become a Patron today at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission
041 - Real Or Fake 4: The Podcast Home
February 14, 2022 16:02 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB[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 iteration of Star Trek and see if you can beat us.
040 - Patterns of Force w/Zain Zaidi
September 07, 2021 13:56 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe 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, Patterns of Force, and all things comedy. WARNING: This episode is unbleeped so watch your ears! And check out the briefly mentioned “Box Fan Dan” in the link below that makes Fark laugh every...
039 - This Side Of Paradise: What Are Little Songs Made Of?
August 17, 2021 13:52 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBOn 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 https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
038 - A Sleeping Bag Full of Warm Butter
July 12, 2021 13:56 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWhat 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! Make sure to find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
MINISODES: Fandemonium #001
June 21, 2021 15:55 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome 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 and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
037 - It's Been a Long Road...
June 14, 2021 12:22 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWhat'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 and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
036 - The Savage Curtain w/Comedian Patrick Murray
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBPatrick 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 how awesome of a great impressionist the almighty Kahless can be. Make sure to find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early and rare access to photos, videos and songs...
035 - 5YM NU 2 U Music
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBAs 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 check them out in the order of discussion. Dig in! THE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DojTm8G4Uu3BVsEPyTGuW?si=Qmk-jWTwRtiVrAw2O5PSZw
034 - A Taste of Armageddon
April 06, 2021 00:22 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn 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 https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
033 - THRESHOLD! w/Comedian Joe Bates
March 22, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBJoe 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 early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
032 - Space Seed
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 57.8 MB2 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 get to Wrath Of Khan. Make sure to find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
031 - Return of the Archons
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWe 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 at https://www.patreon.com/5YearMission to get early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!
030 - Warp 11: The Search for Rock
February 23, 2021 19:49 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn 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 at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness. Get your copy of Year 4 at FiveYearMission.net NOW!
029 - Previously on Five Year Mission, Part 2
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBPatrick 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 buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness. Get your copy of Year 4 at FiveYearMission.net NOW!
028 - Previously on Five Year Mission, Part 1
February 01, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 207 MBChris, 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 about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness. Get your copy of Year 4 at FiveYearMission....
027 - 24 Hours of Fark
January 11, 2021 13:37 - 48 minutes - 112 MBA 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 writing a song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yo...
026 - Fantasy Bridge Crew
December 29, 2020 13:09 - 1 hour - 199 MBWhen 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).
025 - Our Favorite Star Trek Podcasts
November 16, 2020 15:31 - 54 minutes - 126 MBThis 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 podcasts! 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 at FiveYearMission.net. Be su...
024 - Boldly Go with...Boldly Go!
November 02, 2020 13:27 - 1 hour - 149 MBBoldly 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 Scenarios" from their upcoming album "United Federation Of Punx" from Coffin Curse Records. DON'T FORGET Five Year Mission is a band writing a song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find...
023 - Real Or Fake 3: The Search For Content
October 19, 2020 12:36 - 59 minutes - 137 MBYes. 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 writing a song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and...
022 - All Aboard The USS Cerritos!
October 05, 2020 12:44 - 56 minutes - 131 MBIs 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 every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesome...
021 - Court Martial
September 21, 2020 12:52 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis 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 song based on every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube f...
020 - Mike & Denise Okuda
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBThe 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 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 at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Faceboo...
019 - Fan Questions!
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBFans 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 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 at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Insta...
018 - You Like WHAT Episode?!
July 28, 2020 15:14 - 1 hour - 152 MBJust 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 every episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more aw...
017 - Tomorrow Is Yesterday
July 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBRecorded 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 theories. We were so innocent way back then! 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 thin...
016 - Past Tense
June 30, 2020 12:43 - 1 hour - 156 MBWE'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 episode of Star Trek TOS. You can find out more about and buy all of our things over at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesome...
015 - Moxie Does Five Year Mission
April 21, 2020 00:39 - 1 hour - 170 MBHow 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 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 at FiveYearMission.net. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, ...
014 - ARENA!
April 13, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThe 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.
013 - Podcasting Separate But Together
March 23, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBOnce 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.
012 - Our Kids Say the Darndest Things
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis 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.
011 - Real Or Fake 2: Electric Boogaloo
February 17, 2020 11:33 - 1 hour - 148 MBAfter 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 usual, we thank ourselves for any music we use. It’s us! You should also listen to everything available on the Trek Geeks Network of podcasts. You’re bound to find something you’ll enjoy.