Sci-Fi 5

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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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 5m. Bisher sind 227 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein täglich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 58 minutes

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episode 1: Blake's 7 - January 2, 1978


Mere months after the theatrical premiere of Star Wars, the BBC launched a new science fiction series with the same budget as the cop show it replaced on the schedule. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how Blake's 7 overcame its very humble beginnings.  for...


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 January 2, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 2: Babylon 5: A Call To Arms - January 3, 1999


It was all part of the plan: an exciting TV movie to turn the corner from Babylon 5 to its spinoff, Crusade. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how the cast and creators of Babylon 5 answered "A Call To Arms".  for your daily dose of science-fiction history....


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 January 3, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 3: Doctor Who: Castrovalva - January 4, 1982


It was a new era of Doctor Who, with the first new face for the Doctor in seven years.  On today's Sci-Fi 5, how "Castrovalva" ushered in a new Doctor in the form of Peter Davison.  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by...


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 January 4, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 4: Star Trek: The Galileo Seven - January 5, 1967


Wait, the Enterprise has shuttlecraft?  Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the day that Star Trek fans first saw the episode The Galileo Seven - and forward to that Galileo shuttlecraft's final flight in Star Trek: Prodigy.  for your daily...


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 January 5, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 5: Marvel's Agent Carter - January 6, 2015


From a supporting role in Captain America to her own short film to her own series, today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates Marvel's Agent Carter as she took over the small screen.  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas...


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 January 6, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 6: Chocky - January 9, 1984


There's a lot of British TV sci-fi that can be described as short on budget, but still creates an eerie atmosphere. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how Chocky had all that to live up to while focusing on extremely young cast members.  for your daily dose of...


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 January 9, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 7: The Invaders - January 10, 1967


At a time when Quinn Martin Productions had prime-time thrillers and police stories to spare, the legendary producer ventured into science fiction as well. Today's Sci-Fi 5 urges you to be on the lookout for...The Invaders.  for your daily dose...


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 January 10, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 8: The Night Stalker - January 11, 1972


An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie. Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks through the files to revisit Carl Kolchak's first case on the small screen, tracking down The Night Stalker.  for your daily dose of...


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 January 11, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 9: Kirstie Alley - January 12, 1951


Before she bought out Cheers, she was a welcome addition to the Enterprise crew for just one movie appearance. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of the late Kirstie Alley.  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by...


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 January 12, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 10: The Man In The High Castle - January 13, 2015


Amazon took a gamble on a show that posed a huge "what if..." to its audience. What if the Axis powers had won WWII? A look into this alternate reality and the production that brought "The Man in the High Castle" to life on today's Sci-Fi 5.  for...


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 January 13, 2023  5m