Sci-Fi 5

A war between two alien races, a group of unknowing human scientists, and a notorious monster to boot. Join us as we explore the construction, last-minute changes, and the eventual downfall of 1955's This Island Earth on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Tom Kozak

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

He's an actor and activist with a beloved role in one of the most popular time-travel movie franchises in history.  Whether you know him best as Marty McFly or tireless crusader for those with Parkinson's Disease, today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates Michael J. Fox.

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Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

It's a prequel, it's a sequel, wait... it's neither? Ridley Scott's Prometheus gave audiences a wider glimpse of the Alien franchise's lore. What behind-the-scenes changes led to the eventual creation of this 2012 film? Find out on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Blade was a big enough hit to spawn theatrical sequels, but if you blinked at the right moment you may have missed the TV series it inspired, running for a full three months, starting on this day in 2006. Hear what audiences and critics thought on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

From minor roles in his native New Zealand to major roles in the Lord Of The Rings Films, the 2009 Star Trek movie, The Boys, and more, raise a glass to birthday boy Karl Urban on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

A small, easily damaged spacecraft with two very mortal pilots. An uncontrollably tumbling space station. A sci-fi epic? It could be...except that it really happened to the crew of a Soviet-era Soyuz mission launched on this day in 1985. Learn more in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Fans already awed by the music in the show itself had their first chance to hear to the music from season one of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica by itself today in 2005 - the birthdate of composer Bear McCreary's loyal listener fan base, on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written and hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

A prolific star of early 20th century literary sci-fi, Lester Del Rey wrote fascinating stories (including, occasionally, rewriting his own backstory). But was it his name that was lent to the equally prolific genre publisher?  Find out in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Newly acquired by Warner Brothers, which already owned DC Comics, Atari introduced the Man of Steel to the world of video games in 1979, pushing the boundaries of what its own early game hardware could do.  Learn more in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Kevin Bunch

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

From an acting career replete with genre films (both hit franchises and a legendary genre misfire) to her current directing career, today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of Lea Thompson.

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Written by Johnny Kolasinki

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry