Your daily Sci-Fi 5 is five minutes of science fiction history. Presented by a panel of hosts who share some of the least-known details about some of the best-known stories in popular culture. Brought to you by Roddenberry, the first name in science fiction.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 58 minutes
episode 35: Jerry O'Connell - February 17, 1974
With family and co-star connections to the Star Trek franchise, it seemed like only a matter of time before Jerry O'Connell found himself on the final frontier. Sci-Fi 5 wishes a happy birthday to the voice of Lower Decks' Commander Ransom! for...
episode 34: Ghost Rider - February 16, 2007
He's the spirit of vengeance who looks like he rode in straight out of hell. But despite Ghost Rider's success in comics, today's Sci-Fi 5 chronicles a bumpier ride for the character onto the big screen. for your daily dose of...
episode 33: Saturn 3 - February 15, 1980
It's a familiar story: A-list talent in front of and behind the cameras, with the best intentions, somehow turns out a universally derided genre film. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores what happened on the journey from page to stage for Saturn 3. for...
episode 32: Pale Blue Dot - February 14, 1990
How far away can you get from home and still see it? On this day in 1990, Voyager 1 looked back toward the planet it launched from and saw half a pixel. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls how even that was enough to inspire a whole new perspective. for...
episode 31: Dollhouse - February 13, 2009
In today's Sci-Fi 5, with the premiere of a new Joss Whedon creation on Fox in 2009, one might assume that everyone had learned from Firefly...or perhaps those experiences had been completely forgotten, as often happened in Dollhouse. for your...
episode 30: Jerry Goldsmith - February 10, 1929
You may know him as the composer behind the sound of the first Star Trek movie, but as today's Sci-Fi 5 demonstrates, there's so much more to Jerry Goldsmith's storied career than any one film score. for your daily dose of science-fiction...
episode 29: The Winter Dragon - February 9, 2015
Fans turned out in droves when The Wheel Of Time streaming series premiered in 2021. But only insomniacs might have noticed the quickly-produced 22-minute prelude, which premiered on this day in 2015. Today's Sci-Fi 5 unravels the connection between...
episode 28: John Williams - February 8, 1932
He's provided the symphonic sounds that made Star Wars soar, made Harry Potter's magic real, and gave Jaws its bite. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of John Williams - who says he's not done yet. for your daily dose of...
episode 27: Lower Decks - February 7, 1994
Star Trek isn't always just about the heroes. On this day in 1994, The Next Generation introduced us to "Lower Decks" which, decades later, would inspire "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5! for your daily dose of...
episode 26: Jupiter Ascending - February 6, 2015
With a studio asking them to create a new movie with franchise potential, the Wachowskis created the universe of Jupiter Ascending. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores why this film didn't catch on quite like their previous creation. for your daily...