TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

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.

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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]

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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 Michael Ordway (@minervion), 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 Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" 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) - Michael Ordway
• Magnum and Pythagoras - Matthew G
• Spindrift - Mike M
• Carapace - Patrick Finn
• Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouelette

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Duke and Cobra Commander are in big trouble as the Dreadnok War continues in our review of Skybound's G.I. Joe #15. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:00]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 150 - Faith.exe Has Stopped Responding is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, December 8th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax December 15% off promo code: BELLBOTS
• Skybound G.I. Joe #15 Spoiler Comic Review [00:00:00]
• Media News [00:00:00]
  • Transformers Cyberworld Episode 16 & 17 Available Online
    • Full Cyberworld YouTube Playlist
• Convention News [00:00:00]
  • Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers artist Alex Milne to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers artist E. J. Su to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Venus Terzo to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Alec Willows to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Colin Murdock to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Scott Brownlee To Attend TFNation 2026
  • From TFNation Mini-Con Reading: Dreamwave Transformers Energon Issues 31 & 32 Available Online
    • Transformers Energon #31 on TFWiki
    • Transformers Energon #32 on TFWiki
• Closing [00:00:00]

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The museum-scale Optimus Prime statue gets canceled, Walmart might have some Energon-themed exclusive figures coming soon, and Takara's got a new Diaclone-colored Missing Link figure. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:34]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 150 - Faith.exe Has Stopped Responding is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, December 8th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax December 15% off promo code: BELLBOTS
• Quick Hits [00:03:20]
  • Premium Collectibles Studio Museum Scale Optimus Prime Jet Convoy Edition Statues Cancelled
  • Blokees Transformers Shining Version 04 "Spark of Deception" Official Images
  • Funko Pop Retro Toys Hot Rod with Matrix (Glow) Official Images
  • Auldey Alpha Action Elite Wave 3 "Chaotic Threshold" Additional Official & In-Hand Images
    • Auldey Alpha Action Elite Wave 3 "Chaotic Threshold" Official Images
  • Takara Missing Link Delta Magnus Full Look
  • New Walmart Exclusive Line Listings Found – Energon Figures?
  • DNA Design DK-73 Studio Series Devastator Upgrade Kit
  • Hasbro Asia Exclusive Age Of The Primes Superion Gift Set In-Hand Images
  • Hydrodrive Bumblebee existed as a Takara release
• Trips To The Store [00:33:11]
• Feedback [00:45:32]
• Closing [00:48:41]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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In this episode the unlikely pair of Duke and Cobra Commander find themselves up against a rock and "Ham" place, as we are reviewing G.I. Joe #14.

• Intro
• Thanks Donatreons!
• Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
• Empire Of Rust Episode 149 - Mission: Infiltrable is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
• Toyhax November promo code: STICKYDISCOUNT (Not active during Black Friday sale)
• Review
  • G.I. Joe #14 Spoiler Comic Review
• Media News
  • Transformers Battlegrounds Leaving Digital Platforms At The End Of December
  • Transformers Cyberworld Episode 15 Available Online
  • Transformers Earthspark Returns Next Month With Two New Specials
• Convention News
  • Transformers voice actor Neil Kaplan to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Daniel Riordan to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Richard Newman to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Garry Chalk to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor David Kaye to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Stan Bush and Vince DiCola performing at Whisky A Go Go Saturday, March 14, 2026

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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Which one of you asked for more Seekers? Also, boxed G1 figures as keychains? And is there a stash of unreleased prototype figures out there getting drip-fed to us on Reddit? All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:42]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 149 - Mission: Infiltrable is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
• Quick Hits [00:04:47]
  • Galaxy Toys Mini-12/13/14 (Micromaster Scale Seekers) Color Renders
  • Takara Tomy Transformers Miniature Package Collection Wave 1 Official Images
  • Laser Cat JGM-SKP02 Mini-Asura (SD Volcanicus) Color Sample
  • Blokees Wheels Optimus Prime Trailer New Promotional Images
  • Unreleased Animated Prototypes found in collection
    • Hydrodive Bumblebee
    • Animated Optimus (Deluxe)
    • Unknown Cybertron Scrapmetal Repaint
• Trips To The Store [00:17:28]
• Convention News [00:23:35]
  • TFcon Chicago 2025 Podcasters Panel from Mike Seibert
    • Video
    • Audio
• Feedback [00:25:35]
• Closing [00:35:07]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

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 [email protected]!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better?

If you already support us, thank you!

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 Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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 Michael Ordway (@minervion), 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 Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" 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) - Michael Ordway
• Magnum and Pythagoras - Matthew G
• Spindrift - Mike M
• Carapace - Patrick Finn
• Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Derek Bigesby

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])

In this episode Duke and Cobra Commander are the new odd couple as we review the first part of the Dreadnok War in Skybound's G.I. Joe #13! All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

• Intro
• Thanks Donatreons!
• Promos
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 149 - Mission: Infiltrable is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, November 24th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
• Toyhax November promo code: STICKYDISCOUNT
• G.I. Joe #13 Spoiler Comic Review
• Media News
  • Transformers Cyberworld Episode 14 Available Online
  • "A Night With Garry Chalk" YouTube Livestream Announced
• Feedback / Questions

We've got a tease of Walmart's Black Friday Transformers bundles, Blokees takes on Nemesis Prime, and Dr. Wu has a chibi Shattered Glass Scorponok. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:33]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 149 - Mission: Infiltrable is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, November 24th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax 15% off November promo code: STICKYDISCOUNT
• Quick Hits [00:03:10]
  • Flame Toys Furai Model Galva Convoy Official Gallery & Pre-Orders
  • Black Friday Transformers Bundles Found At Walmart
  • Transformers Age Of The Primes Generations Selects G2 Swoop & Sludge First Look
  • Blokees Classic Class Dark of the Moon Bumblebee Full Reveal
  • Blokees Wheels Nemesis Prime Revealed
  • Dr Wu DW-E56M Giant Claw (SD Shattered Glass Scorponok) Color Renders
• Trips To The Store [00:12:43]
• Feedback [00:33:03]
• Closing [00:00:00]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
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  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

We review Transformers #26 from Skybound and have some news that is a revelation for some long time fans. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:37]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 148 - The Book Of Burrows is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax November 15% off promo code: STICKYDISCOUNT
• Comics News [00:04:38]
  • Skybound's Transformers, Volume 5 Trade Paperback Amazon Pre-Order
  • Dan Mora Leaving Skybound Transformers After 6 Issues?
• Skybound Transformers #26 Spoiler Comic Review [00:07:41]
• Media News [00:27:33]
  • Transformers Aligned Continuity Binder of Revelation Posted in Full
  • The Paul Davids Collection: G1 Outlines, Scripts, Storyboards, Models And More Now Available Online
• Feedback [00:34:37]
• Closing [00:47:32]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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On this episode…we've got an upgrade kit for Prima Prime, a new tiny figure from Dr. Wu, and another strange crossover figure!. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!