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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... more
FAQs about Sci-Fi 5:How many episodes does Sci-Fi 5 have?The podcast currently has 587 episodes available.
November 29, 2021Chadwick Boseman - November 29, 1976He is best known for playing T'Challa in "The Black Panther," but in a short career, Chadwick Boseman left an indelible impression in many breakthrough roles. On what would have been his 45th birthday, we celebrate Boseman's career and legacy. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 26, 2021Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time - November 26, 1993It was the crossover event that excited yet baffled fans. Learn how multiple Doctors Who teamed up with the cast of long-running British soap-opera "EastEnders" in support of the Children in Need charity on this day in 1993 with "Dimensions in Time." Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written and hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 25, 2021Babylon 5: Sleeping in Light - November 25, 1998Babylon 5's serialized storytelling is legendary, and the producers had the good fortune of planning ahead - way ahead. The series finale, "Sleeping in Light," was filmed entirely before airing the final season. That's the topic of today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 24, 2021Mystery Science Theater 3000 - November 24, 1988It was on this day in 1988 that viewers got their first glimpse of the Satellite of Love. Mystery Science Theatre 3000 aired on KTMA in Minneapolis and launched a long-running series that has gone through many permutations since. Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written and hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 23, 2021Captain America II: Death Too Soon - November 23, 1979Captain America might have found success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the road to get him to the screen was paved with difficulty. Today, a look at the second attempt to get Cap on the air with CBS' "Death Too Soon" which aired today in 1979. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written and hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 22, 2021Plato's Stepchildren - November 22, 1968Star Trek pushed social boundaries through sci-fi storytelling and broke a prime-time taboo on November 22, 1968 with the episode "Plato's Stepchildren." What was the story behind the first scripted interracial kiss on American TV, and what were the repercussions? Find out on today's show. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 19, 2021Robert Beltran - November 19, 1953Robert Beltran worked extensively in Shakespeare before joining the crew of the USS Voyager. Hear his story on today's Sci-Fi 5 as we wish "happy birthday" to Chakotay. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry (Photo credit: Wikimedia Creative Commons.)...more6minPlay
November 18, 2021The Enterprise Retires - November 18, 1985It was a long road, getting from the first Space Shuttle glide tests in 1977 to an early retirement in 1985. Today's show explains why the shuttle Enterprise never went into orbit, and where you can see it today. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 17, 2021The Star Wars Holiday Special - November 17, 1978Happy Life Day, one and all! We come not to bash The Star Wars Holiday Special (aired on this day in 1978) but rather to put it in the proper context among variety shows of the 1970s. Even though those had fewer wookies. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
November 16, 2021Unusual Suspects - November 16, 1997On this day in 1997, The X-Files episode "Unusual Suspects" first aired. The fallout from that one episode is enormous, with dozens of popular TV shows wiped out of existence... theoretically, anyway. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry...more6minPlay
FAQs about Sci-Fi 5:How many episodes does Sci-Fi 5 have?The podcast currently has 587 episodes available.