Sci-Fi 5

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STS-63 - February 3, 1995 Feb 03, 2023

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It's easy to find a sci-fi story that involves two spacecraft docking. But how easy is docking? Sci-Fi 5 looks back at the historic first rendezvous of a U.S. space shuttle and a former Soviet space station to find out.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Brent Spiner - February 2, 1949 Feb 02, 2023

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With his dedication to bringing his characters to life, Brent Spiner could have become a household name in almost any role. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores how his star was rising even before a certain android was brought online.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Mulder & Scully Meet The Weremonster - February 1, 2016 Feb 01, 2023

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It was an atypically funny X-Files case with some familiar guest stars - and a story that was intended for another series years earlier. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls when Mulder and Scully met the Weremonster!

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Paul Scheer - January 31, 1976 Jan 31, 2023

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Known best for his comedy and podcasting success stories, Paul Scheer is also the voice of characters in the Marvel and Star Trek universes. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates his life, laughs, and his career.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Earthbound - January 30, 1981 Jan 30, 2023

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It had heartwarming family drama, comedy, some big names, and even a space monkey. But today's Sci-Fi 5 asks: was that enough to make 1981's Earthbound noteworthy?

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Frank Miller - January 27, 1957 Jan 27, 2023

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His dissatisfaction with the comic book industry led him to revitalize that industry by cross-pollinating genres. Today's Sci-Fi 5 pays tribute to Frank Miller.

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Written by Johnny Kolasinski

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Attraction - January 26, 2017 Jan 26, 2023

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A sci-fi thriller with a bit of everything - paranoia about invading aliens, romance, and a message. Find out why the latter may not land the same way as it did at release as today's Sci-Fi 5 revisits Attraction.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Minutemen - January 25, 2008 Jan 25, 2023

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It may not be on the tip of the tongues of fans of time travel adventures everywhere, but today's Sci-Fi 5 has some reasons why Minutemen is still worth a minute of your time - maybe quite a few minutes.

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Written by Mike Richards

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Daveed Diggs - January 24, 1982 Jan 24, 2023

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His career may have suddenly exploded on stage as part of the cast of Hamilton, but today's Sci-Fi 5 reminds you that Daveed Diggs has genre cred too, from Snowpiercer to Star Trek and beyond!

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Thundercats - January 23, 1985 Jan 23, 2023

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From unlikely beginnings came an animated show (and, since it was the '80s, accompanying toy line) loved by many. Find out how Thundercats gained a major foothold in the '80s pop culture landscape, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

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