Five Year Mission: The Podcast

They've been writing one original song for each episode of the original Star Trek, and now they're getting behind a different microphone! Join Five Year Mission as they explore Star Trek in their own podcast on the Trek Geeks Network!

058 - Who Mourns for Adonais? 04/06/2023

058 - Who Mourns for Adonais? 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/26461806

057 - Amok Time 12/19/2022

057 - Amok Time 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/25371606

056 - Bonnie Gordon 12/05/2022

056 - Bonnie Gordon 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/25224924

055 - Creature Feature 11/21/2022

055 - Creature Feature 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/25079073

054 - I, Mike 11/07/2022

054 - I, Mike 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24923958

53 - Operation: Annihilate! 10/23/2022

53 - Operation: Annihilate! 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24774882

052 - Other Favorite Franchises 10/17/2022

052 - Other Favorite Franchises 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24705840

51 - The City on the Edge of Forever 10/10/2022

51 - The City on the Edge of Forever 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24631383

050 - NU2U2 09/26/2022

050 - NU2U2 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: Bands’ Websites: Bands’ Twitter: /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24491145

049 - Let He Who is Without Sin w/Comedian Patrick Murray 09/06/2022

049 - Let He Who is Without Sin w/Comedian Patrick Murray 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: And our other special guest at the show, Vess Ruhtenberg: /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24281406

048 - STAR TREK DEATH MATCH! 08/30/2022

048 - STAR TREK DEATH MATCH! 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!!!! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/24216483

047 - The Alternative Factor 07/04/2022

047 - The Alternative Factor 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/23611787

046 - One Hit Wonders 06/06/2022

046 - One Hit Wonders 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 /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/23342009

045 - Errand of Mercy 05/23/2022

045 - Errand of Mercy 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?" /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/23185835

044 - The Magnificent Ferengi with comedian Mitchell Potts 05/09/2022

044 - The Magnificent Ferengi with comedian Mitchell Potts 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 /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/23050091

Minsode #2: Star Trek Missions Preview 04/04/2022

Minsode #2: Star Trek Missions Preview 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/22667390

043 - How to Be a House Band 03/21/2022

043 - How to Be a House Band 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 /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/22514144

042 - The Devil In The Dark: What Are Little Songs Made Of? 02/28/2022

042 - The Devil In The Dark: What Are Little Songs Made Of? 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 /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/22275572

041 - Real Or Fake 4: The Podcast Home 02/14/2022

041 - Real Or Fake 4: The Podcast Home [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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/22126031

040 - Patterns of Force w/Zain Zaidi 09/07/2021

040 - Patterns of Force w/Zain Zaidi The one with the Nazis and a comedian (not a Nazi comedian). /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/20392970

039 - This Side Of Paradise: What Are Little Songs Made Of? 08/17/2021

039 - This Side Of Paradise: What Are Little Songs Made Of? 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/20169476

038 - A Sleeping Bag Full of Warm Butter 07/12/2021

038 - A Sleeping Bag Full of Warm Butter 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/19781009

MINISODES: Fandemonium #001 06/21/2021

MINISODES: Fandemonium #001 Welcome to Minisodes! Quick hitter episodes to fulfil your 5YM needs. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/19550285

037 - It's Been a Long Road... 06/14/2021

037 - It's Been a Long Road... 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/19466783

036 - The Savage Curtain w/Comedian Patrick Murray 05/17/2021

036 - The Savage Curtain w/Comedian Patrick Murray 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/19126946

035 - 5YM NU 2 U Music 04/26/2021

035 - 5YM NU 2 U Music 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! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/18854156

034 - A Taste of Armageddon 04/06/2021

034 - A Taste of Armageddon 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/18614495

033 - THRESHOLD! w/Comedian Joe Bates 03/22/2021

033 - THRESHOLD! w/Comedian Joe Bates 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/18412370

032 - Space Seed 03/08/2021

032 - Space Seed 2 installments in a row? We’re on a roll here! /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/18226292

031 - Return of the Archons 03/01/2021

031 - Return of the Archons 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. /episode/index/show/5yearmission/id/18131261

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