Five Year Mission: The Podcast

**058 - Who Mourns for Adonais?** Apr 06, 2023

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 to miss!

**057 - Amok Time** Dec 19, 2022

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 questions and more in this informative episode!

**056 - Bonnie Gordon** Dec 05, 2022

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.

**055 - Creature Feature** Nov 21, 2022
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 "non-humanoid" creatures but we all cheated a little. Enjoy!

**054 - I, Mike** Nov 07, 2022

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.

**53 - Operation: Annihilate!** Oct 23, 2022
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.

**052 - Other Favorite Franchises** Oct 17, 2022

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 gives a recommendation for something they love other than Star Trek.

**51 - The City on the Edge of Forever** Oct 10, 2022

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.

**050 - NU2U2** Sep 26, 2022

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: 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 the order of discussion. Dig in!

**THE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:**
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PluQBGWrZOeLLGAZFkiur?si=rU6LHVeqTqaP1C1WxtDkzA

**Bands’ Websites:**
http://missionofburma.com

http://rosietuckermusic.com

http://lemondropband.bandcamp.com

**Bands’ Twitter:**
@lilspoonerism
@burmaboston
@lemondropband
@TOYSTHATKILL
@marksultan
@KitchensOfD

**049 - Let He Who is Without Sin w/Comedian Patrick Murray** Sep 06, 2022

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 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 special guest at the show, Vess Ruhtenberg:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0aTcgS8OcjngnE7H1unNCc?si=RhjZoFbTQFKrrH3XINIsRA

**048 - STAR TREK DEATH MATCH!** Aug 30, 2022

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!!!!

**047 - The Alternative Factor** Jul 04, 2022

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 usual style? Listen and find out!

**046 - One Hit Wonders** Jun 06, 2022

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 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=a7f409928ac14685

#5YMpod #StarTrek #StarTrekBand #StarTrekPodcast

**045 - Errand of Mercy** May 23, 2022

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?"

**044 - The Magnificent Ferengi with comedian Mitchell Potts** May 09, 2022

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 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** Apr 04, 2022

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!

**043 - How to Be a House Band** Mar 21, 2022

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 #5YMPOD

**042 - The Devil In The Dark: What Are Little Songs Made Of?** Feb 28, 2022

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 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** Feb 14, 2022

[**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** Sep 07, 2021

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, 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 time.

https://youtu.be/muh69YO0n6I

**039 - This Side Of Paradise: What Are Little Songs Made Of?** Aug 17, 2021

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 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** Jul 12, 2021

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 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** Jun 21, 2021

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 and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!

**037 - It's Been a Long Road...** Jun 14, 2021

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 and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!

**036 - The Savage Curtain w/Comedian Patrick Murray** May 17, 2021

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 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 before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!

**035 - 5YM NU 2 U Music** Apr 26, 2021

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 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** Apr 06, 2021

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 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** Mar 22, 2021

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 early and rare access to photos, videos and songs before anyone else. BE SPECIAL!

**032 - Space Seed** Mar 08, 2021

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 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** Mar 01, 2021

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 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** Feb 23, 2021

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.

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**029 - Previously on Five Year Mission, Part 2** Feb 15, 2021

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.

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**028 - Previously on Five Year Mission, Part 1** Feb 01, 2021

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.

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**027 - 24 Hours of Fark** Jan 11, 2021

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 more awesomeness.

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**026 - Fantasy Bridge Crew** Dec 29, 2020

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).

**025 - Our Favorite Star Trek Podcasts** Nov 16, 2020

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 follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness.

Get your copy of Year 4 at FiveYearMission.net NOW!

**024 - Boldly Go with...Boldly Go!** Nov 02, 2020

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 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!

**023 - Real Or Fake 3: The Search For Content** Oct 19, 2020

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 more awesomeness.

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**022 - All Aboard The USS Cerritos!** Oct 05, 2020

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.

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**021 - Court Martial** Sep 21, 2020

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 awesomeness.

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**020 - Mike & Denise Okuda** Aug 24, 2020

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, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness.

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**019 - Fan Questions!** Aug 10, 2020

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 YouTube for more awesomeness.

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**018 - You Like WHAT Episode?!** Jul 28, 2020

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.

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**017 - Tomorrow Is Yesterday** Jul 13, 2020

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 **FiveYearMission.net**. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness.

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**016 - Past Tense** Jun 30, 2020

**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.

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**015 - Moxie Does Five Year Mission** Apr 21, 2020

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, Instagram and YouTube for more awesomeness.

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**014 - ARENA!** Apr 13, 2020

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.

013 - Podcasting Separate But Together Mar 23, 2020

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.

012 - Our Kids Say the Darndest Things Mar 09, 2020

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.

011 - Real Or Fake 2: Electric Boogaloo Feb 17, 2020

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.

010 - Talking with Dan Deevy from Gaaays in Spaaace Feb 03, 2020

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!

009 - A Conversation with John Billingsley Jan 20, 2020

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.

008 - Deep Space Nine Is Better Than You Think Jan 06, 2020

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.

007 - Hayrides and Hot Tubs Dec 09, 2019

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.

006 - The Squire of Gothos Nov 25, 2019

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.

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005 - Don't Put Down the Veggie Tray Nov 11, 2019

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.

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004 - Coco & The Army Ninja Oct 28, 2019

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.

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03 - The Galileo Seven Oct 14, 2019

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 FiveYearMission.net!

02.5 - It's Only a Paper Moon Sep 30, 2019

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."

**02 - Is It REEEEEAL Or Is It FAAAAAAAAKE?** Sep 16, 2019

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.

01 - FIRSTS! Aug 30, 2019

Welcome to Episode 1 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast! If you’ve come this far, congratulations. You made it. Thanks to Bill and Dan over at Trek Geeks for giving us the bandwidth to put our voices in your ears every 2 weeks for a discussion about Star Trek, our band and a few jokes here and there.

On the first episode, Chris, Fark, Mike and Noah focus on how we individually discovered and came to love Star Trek (there might be some overlap with a ceti eel in a couple of our origin stories) and our favorite convention experiences. So strap in and prepare yourselves.

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.