TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

TransMissions is a podcast network primarily about the Transformers franchise, but we also branch out into other related topics. On Wednesdays we have new episodes of TransMissions, all about the toy side of the Transformers franchise and on Fridays you can listen to new episodes of Alt Mode, with comic reviews and the latest news in Transformers comics and other media. TransMissions Extra! is a show we release whenever there’s a new one and covers non-Transformers topics. Finally, Declassified is a monthly show that’s exclusive to our Patreon supporters where we have guests on and go deep on a single topic.

Empire Of Rust 154 - Church Basement Full of War Crimes 02/02/2026

Empire Of Rust 154 - Church Basement Full of War Crimes The battle in the Doctrine’s storehouse of constructed bodies reaches its most blasphemous stage yet. As alarms wail and conveyor lines grind to life, the crew fights deeper into a cathedral of false creation—where half-finished Cybertronian forms hang like saints in reliquaries, waiting for stolen minds to give them purpose. Doctrine cultists chant synchronization rites over control consoles, desperately trying to complete their “ascension” before the facility is lost. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it’s a theological brawl. Steel clashes with faith. Synapse meets skepticism. And the crew makes it very clear that they do not accept walk-ins to the congregation. By the end of the episode, the storehouse burns, the Doctrine’s holy work lies in ruins… and the consequences of stopping this “miracle” are only beginning to reveal themselves. We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to ! Want some TransMissions swag? Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal![/caption] If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 - Building Size Matters [0:02:37] Chapter 2 - Enchanting Chanting [0:10:57] Chapter 3 - "If I Were A Building I'd Be Way Stronger!" [0:21:33] Chapter 4 - Cultists Never Surrender [0:36:51] Closing [0:46:45] If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on , , , and ! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. What is the Empire Of Rust Podcast? TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor (), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on , a sci-fi variant of , combined with elements of the Transformers-themed d20 system (). Empire of Rust takes place in the that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen! The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond. Cast: Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Magnum and Pythagoras - Spindrift - Mike M Carapace - Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette Special Thanks: Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouellette Contact us: Website Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: e-mail () /episode/index/show/transmissionspodcast/id/39956635

Alt Mode 479 - Void Rivals #26 Spoiler Review 01/30/2026

Episode 679 - McDonald's BotBots 01/28/2026

GI Joe #17 Spoiler Review – Alt Mode 478 01/23/2026

Episode 678 - Ball'er Prime 01/21/2026

Empire Of Rust 153 - Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Spark 01/19/2026

Empire Of Rust 153 - Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Spark The crew pushes deeper into Outpost Argentum, and straight into a nightmare. Beyond the blast doors lies a vast storehouse of constructed Cybertronian bodies: unfinished frames, empty shells, and half-assembled forms hanging from gantries or stacked in silent ranks. These aren’t scrap. They aren’t drones. They’re vessels built for something far worse. As the truth becomes clear, the Doctrine of Steel and Synapse reveals its ambition; a covert army meant to be smuggled into Iacon itself, ready to awaken at a single command and tear the city apart from within. Doctrine cultists swarm the chamber, desperate to protect their work and complete the activation sequence. The crew must fight through the defenders, sabotage the production lines, and stop the ritualized synchronization before the bodies can be claimed by stolen minds and fractured sparks. Steel clashes, gantries collapse, and half-finished constructs twitch toward life as the team races against the clock. Every second counts—because if even one shipment leaves this facility, Iacon may already be lost. The Doctrine thought they were building the future. The crew intends to shut it down—permanently. We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to ! Want some TransMissions swag? Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal![/caption] If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 - Post Battle Postmortem [0:12:29] Chapter 2 - Husk Of Horrors [0:30:35] Chapter 3 - Crashing The Cult [0:49:52] Closing [1:00:42] If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on , , , and ! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. What is the Empire Of Rust Podcast? TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor (), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on , a sci-fi variant of , combined with elements of the Transformers-themed d20 system (). Empire of Rust takes place in the that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen! The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond. Cast: Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Magnum and Pythagoras - Spindrift - Mike M Carapace - Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette Special Thanks: Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouellette Contact us: Website Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: e-mail () /episode/index/show/transmissionspodcast/id/39779350

Alt Mode 477 - Transformers #28 Spoiler Review 01/16/2026

Me Grimlock Missing Link 01/14/2026

Alt Mode 476 - An Animated Mirror 01/09/2026

Episode 676 - Blokees Bonanza 01/07/2026

Empire Of Rust 152 - The Holy Order Of Door Exploders 01/05/2026

Empire Of Rust 152 - The Holy Order Of Door Exploders The infiltration of Outpost Argentum grinds forward as the crew wraps up the last of a brutal battle deep inside the Doctrine’s hidden stronghold. With alarms blaring and reinforcements prowling the halls, the team seizes control of a key security terminal—finally giving them a picture of the outpost’s layout… and the dangers still ahead. But the Doctrine of Steel and Synapse doesn’t give up its secrets easily. To advance toward the upper tiers of the facility, the squad must force their way through a fortified security room guarding access to the surface. When the doors won’t open, the crew does what they do best—makes their own. Explosions, fire, and a whole lot of steel later, the heroes brace themselves as roof access comes within reach. But what waits above Outpost Argentum may be worse than anything beneath it… Pythagoras is still out there. The Doctrine is preparing something. And time is running out. We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to ! Want some TransMissions swag? Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal![/caption] If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 [0:07:57] Chapter 2 [0:22:36] Chapter 3 [0:33:54] Chapter 4 [0:41:33] Closing [0:53:46] If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on , , , and ! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. What is the Empire Of Rust Podcast? TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor (), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on , a sci-fi variant of , combined with elements of the Transformers-themed d20 system (). Empire of Rust takes place in the that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen! The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond. Cast: Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Magnum and Pythagoras - Spindrift - Mike M Carapace - Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette Special Thanks: Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouellette Contact us: Website Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: e-mail () /episode/index/show/transmissionspodcast/id/39609095

Alt Mode 475 - EarthSpark Season 4 Spoiler Review 01/02/2026

Episode 675 - Cullen & Welker 12/30/2025

Alt Mode 474 - Void Rivals #25 Spoiler Review 12/26/2025

Episode 674 - The TF4K Project Needs You! 12/24/2025

Empire Of Rust 151 - Psalms Of The Silent Alarm 12/22/2025

Empire Of Rust 151 - Psalms Of The Silent Alarm The infiltration of Outpost Argentum pushes deeper as the team seizes control of a critical security console. With the Doctrine’s monitoring network now laid bare before them, Magnum, Spindrift, Rough, Tumble, Carapace, and Gumshoe begin slicing through encrypted feeds, rerouting patrol paths, and gathering intel on the cult’s inner workings. But subtlety doesn’t last. A wandering squad of Doctrine fanatics blunders into the wrong hallway at the wrong time, forcing the crew into a sudden skirmish amid the flickering lights and blaring alarms of the outpost’s interior. As they tighten their grip on the facility’s systems, the party realizes they’re finally turning the Doctrine’s own stronghold against them—one terminal at a time. Stealth, strategy, and sudden violence collide as the infiltration enters its next phase! We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to ! Want some TransMissions swag? Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal![/caption] If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 - Where Does This Ladder Go? It Goes Up. [0:10:18] Chapter 2 - Drone Domination [0:20:32] Chapter 3 - Mind Bullets [0:34:33] Chapter 4 - Weaponized Scraplets [0:44:42] Closing [0:54:01] If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on , , , and ! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. What is the Empire Of Rust Podcast? TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor (), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on , a sci-fi variant of , combined with elements of the Transformers-themed d20 system (). Empire of Rust takes place in the that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen! The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond. Cast: Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Magnum and Pythagoras - Spindrift - Mike M Carapace - Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette Special Thanks: Teletraan 1 Outro - Derek Bigesby Contact us: Website Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: e-mail () /episode/index/show/transmissionspodcast/id/39491710

Alt Mode 473 - G.I. Joe #16 Spoiler Review 12/19/2025

What In Tarn-ation? 12/17/2025

Transformers #27 Spoiler Review 12/12/2025

Episode 672 - Soundwave Superior 12/10/2025

Empire Of Rust 150 - Faith.exe Has Stopped Responding 12/08/2025

Empire Of Rust 150 - Faith.exe Has Stopped Responding Deep within Outpost Argentum, the crew of Empire Of Rust uncovers the twisted core of the Doctrine of Steel and Synapse’s operations. Rows of Cybertronian husks hang from gantries, waiting to be filled with artificial minds harvested from the unwilling. As the team creeps through laser grids, melting vats, and whispering corridors of the Doctrine’s factory, they begin to piece together the group’s horrifying goal—perfection through forced convergence of spark and steel. And when the alarms finally sound, it’s not just drones they’ll be fighting, but the Doctrine’s faith itself. We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to ! Want some TransMissions swag? Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal![/caption] If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 - On The Catwalk [0:15:28] Chapter 2 - Zombie Bait [0:29:11] Chapter 3 - You Bit It To Death! [0:46:02] Closing [1:05:59] If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on , , , and ! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. What is the Empire Of Rust Podcast? TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor (), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on , a sci-fi variant of , combined with elements of the Transformers-themed d20 system (). Empire of Rust takes place in the that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen! The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond. Cast: Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Magnum and Pythagoras - Spindrift - Mike M Carapace - Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette Special Thanks: Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouelette Contact us: Website Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: e-mail () /episode/index/show/transmissionspodcast/id/39314970

Alt Mode 471 - G.I. Joe #15 Spoiler Review 12/05/2025

Episode 671 - Delta Force 12/03/2025

GI Joe #13 - Dreadnok War part 2 - Spoiler Review - Alt Mode #470 11/28/2025

Episode 670 - Under Da Sea Bot 11/26/2025

Empire Of Rust 149 - Mission: Infiltrable 11/25/2025

Empire Of Rust 149 - Mission: Infiltrable The team takes their first steps into the lion’s den! With Outpost Argentum looming over the edge of the Acid Wastes, Carapace, Magnum, Spindrift, Gumshoe, and newcomers Rough and Tumble begin their infiltration of the Doctrine of Steel and Synapse’s secret base. Security drones, traps, and corrupted sentry minds stand between them and the truth about Pythagorus’s disappearance. Can the crew stay silent long enough to uncover the Doctrine’s purpose—or will the factory itself awaken to swallow them whole? We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to ! Want some TransMissions swag? Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal![/caption] If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 - Peak Stealth [0:12:46] Chapter 2 - Sneak Attack! [0:24:46] Chapter 3 - Rough Reflexes [0:37:45] Chapter 4 - Guy With A Good Gun [0:50:24] Closing [1:00:00] If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on , , , and ! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. What is the Empire Of Rust Podcast? TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor (), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on , a sci-fi variant of , combined with elements of the Transformers-themed d20 system (). Empire of Rust takes place in the that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen! The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond. Cast: Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Magnum and Pythagoras - Spindrift - Mike M Carapace - Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette Special Thanks: Teletraan 1 Outro - Derek Bigesby Contact us: Website Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: e-mail () /episode/index/show/transmissionspodcast/id/39160570

GI Joe #13 - Dreadnok War part 1 - Spoiler Review - Alt Mode #469 11/21/2025

Episode 669 - Day-Glo Dinobots 11/19/2025

Alt Mode 468 - Transformers #26 Spoiler Review 11/14/2025

Stranger Crossovers 11/12/2025

TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

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