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 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!...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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 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!...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 29 min
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 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!...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 30 min
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 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 ...
Jan 11, 2021•49 min
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).
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 27 min
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 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 sure to fol...
Nov 16, 2020•55 min
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 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 out more...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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 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...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr
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 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 y...
Oct 05, 2020•57 min
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 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 awe...
Sep 21, 2020•48 min
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 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...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
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 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 Y...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 16 min
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 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....
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
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 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 things over at Fiv...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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 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 yo...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min
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 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, I...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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.
Apr 13, 2020•59 min
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.
Mar 23, 2020•54 min
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.
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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 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.
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode Chris and Mike are joined by Dan Deevy of Gaaays in Spaaace. We have an in-depth conversation about the struggle to get LGBTQ properly represented in Sci Fi. We also discuss the origins of Gaaays in Spaaace and the current direction of the organization. Dan also tells us what it was like growing up as a gay nerd in a world where both were taboo. Oh yeah, and we discuss some Star Trek. Enjoy!
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This week we sat down with actor, philanthropist and book lover John Billingsley to talk about books, politics, religion and a little bit of Star Trek. NOTE TO LISTENERS : If those topics aren’t for you, we have many other episodes to listen to. This episode also contains some language that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Whether you’ve never watched it, never gave it a shot or maybe just want to do a re-watch, this is our argument for why you should love DS9. This week Mike and Fark are joined by Jacob Williams of the Punisher Body Count podcast to discuss DS9 episodes and characters. You know it’s good when we talked more about it for another 30 minutes after the mics turned off.
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 48 min
This week, the band sits down with two of our favorite people that help run one of our favorite small conventions, Brad and Claude of Concave. Concave is the longest running fan convention in the greater Kentucky area and it dooooooesn’t hurt that they’ve added us to their festivities for the past few years. We’ll discuss Short Treks, fun con memories and all about that open bar that they have there.
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min
The guys sit down to talk about this song from the Year Two album, and the TOS episode that inspired it! 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!...
Nov 25, 2019•57 min
This time Five Year Mission is joined by writer Steve Palopoli. They discuss his recent articles on StarTrek.com and his love for Star Trek and the band's music. 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!...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this week's episode, Chris, Mike, and Fark answer random ice breaker questions about music, Star Trek and life. Join us for some interesting and, at times, surprising answers. 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!...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 15 min
This week, we resume a series we started a few years ago as we bring back, " What Are Little Songs Made Of? " This series will look at a 5YM song as well as the episode behind it, and this week we'll take a look at the first track from the Year Two album! Fark, Mike and Noah sit down to discuss the episode, " The Galileo Seven " from The Original Series as well as the song that was inspired by it. YEAR TWO Hear "The Galileo Seven" and the rest of the tracks on Year Two, available at FiveYearMiss...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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 at his standout episode of Deep Space Nine episode, "It's Only a Paper Moon."
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min
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.
Sep 16, 2019•57 min
