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. Dieser Podcast erscheint täglich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 58 minutes

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episode 21: Earthbound - January 30, 1981


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?  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers...


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 January 30, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 22: Paul Scheer - January 31, 1976


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.  for your daily dose of...


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 January 31, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 23: Mulder & Scully Meet The Weremonster - February 1, 2016


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!  for your daily dose of science-fiction...


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 February 1, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 24: Brent Spiner - February 2, 1949


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.  for your daily dose...


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 February 2, 2023  5m
 
 

episode 25: STS-63 - February 3, 1995


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.  for your...


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 February 3, 2023  5m
 
 

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...


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 February 6, 2023  5m
 
 

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...


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 February 7, 2023  5m
 
 

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...


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 February 8, 2023  5m
 
 

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...


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 February 9, 2023  5m
 
 

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...


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 February 10, 2023  5m