TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

This week we have some new G1 inspired retro toys, upgrade kits from DNA Designs, and if you're lucky you can be one of 40 to get an exclusive Studio Series Optimus Prime. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

The crew is hot on the trail of the rogue mercenary Axer, and their search leads them straight to The Fighting Gladiator — a Decepticon dive where the lights flicker, the energon is greasy, and the grudges run deep. But instead of finding their quarry, they find IronLift — Harmonium's own military envoy — halfway through a pitcher and itching for a scrap. As tensions boil over in the darkest corners of Iacon, alliances are tested, fists fly, and secrets bubble to the surface. Will the crew get closer to Axer, or just end up on the barroom floor?

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• Intro [0:00:00]
• Chapter 1 - Justice For Fasttrack [0:11:30]
• Chapter 2 - Decepticon Country [0:32:51]
• Chapter 3 - Bar Room Brawl [0:49:39]
• Chapter 4 - Bike Attack [1:07:08]
• Closing [1:14:16]

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
• Sweet Spot - Adam Atchue
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Derek Bigesby

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

We get introduced to Ballpoint as we review Skybound's Worst Bot Ever. 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 [00:00:26]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 140 - Lift Hard with a Vengeance is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, July 21st! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax July 15% off promo code: SUMMERBOTS
• Worst Bot Ever Spoiler Comic Review [00:03:09]
• Closing [00:33:26]

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.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
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• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

We're back at TFcon Toronto 2025! We brought together all the awesome podcasters that were at the show this year to wrap up TFcon in style! All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Special thanks to TFcon and Evantainment for providing audio and video support!

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!

• Check out these awesome Transformers Podcasts!
  • Children of Primus‪
  • Iacon Underground
  • More Than Meets The Ear
  • Nerdstrodamus
  • WTF @ TFW

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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Takara Tomy has a new Transformers / Macross crossover figure, Dr. Wu has recolors of some G1 Decepticon Cassettes, and somehow M.A.S.K. is making a comeback. 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 [00:00:31]
  • G1 Marvel Comics Editor Jim Shooter Has Passed Away
    • Tribute from Mark Waid on Facebook
    • Darryl's TransMissions Interview with Jim Shooter from 2022
• Toyhax $10 Gift Code June 2025 Drawing [00:08:02]
• Quick Hits [00:11:01]
  • Takara Tomy Synergenex Series Macross 7 x Transformers Basara Prime Official Stock Images
  • Rumor: Missing Link Nemesis Prime Coming?
  • Rumor: MPM Line Revived, ROTF Sideswipe Coming?
  • Dr Wu DW-E61M Brutality & DW-E62M Slaughter (G1 Slugfest & Overkill) New Color Variants
  • Age Of The Primes Voyager Alpha Trion Behind The Scenes
  • 2025 M.A.S.K. Relaunch Toys are Live
• Trips To The Store [00:30:25]
• Convention News [00:44:05]
  • TFcon Toronto 2025 exclusive MB-23C Hangman
  • Transformers MDLX Lost Light Rodimus Prime at TFcon Toronto 2025
  • Transformers writer Jim Sorenson to attend TFcon Toronto 2025
• Feedback [00:48:31]
• Closing [00:49:35]
  • New Donations!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 139 - Steve Bus-cemi's Guide To Little Iacon is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax 15% off July promo code: SUMMERBOTS

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.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

The team takes a breather, but that doesn't mean things slow down! Magnum and Spindrift journey to the outskirts of the city to visit Little Iacon, a vibrant and fiercely independent Mini-Con commune with its own culture, quirks, and secrets. Meanwhile, Carapace and Sweet Spot check in with the local tech scene for some long-overdue upgrades—because a little armor never hurts when your past keeps chasing you. Special guest Steve Bus-cemi drops by to lend a voice to one of Iacon's more… memorable residents. It's downtime with attitude, philosophy, and probably a few laser bolts!

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 - Spirit Of Vengeance [0:11:30]
• Chapter 2 - Myths Of Micronus [0:32:51]
• Chapter 3 - All Aboard The Bus-A-Tron! [0:49:39]
• Chapter 4 - Welcome To Little Iacon [1:07:08]
• Closing [1:26:52]

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
• Sweet Spot - Adam Atchue
• 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])

Robert Kirkman gets more active in the Energon Universe, and rumor has it that Paramount might not be done with Transformers movies just yet. 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 [00:00:00]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 139 - Steve Bus-cemi's Guide To Little Iacon is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, July 7th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax July 15% off promo code: SUMMERBOTS
• Comics News [00:00:00]
  • Skybound's Void Rivals, 3-Page Preview of Issue #21
  • Skybound's Transformers: Robert Kirkman and Dan Mora Lead New Creative Team
• Media News [00:00:00]
  • Transformers Wild King Episode 7 Available Online
  • Rumor: Skybound Energon Universe Transformers & GI Joe Cartoon Series Coming?
  • RUMOR: Michael Bay will return to direct a new 'Transformers' movie?
  • Rumor: Josh Cooley to direct a live action Transformers film + 5 projects in development?
• Convention News [00:00:00]
  • Transformers voice actor Z Infante to attend TFcon Toronto 2025
  • Transformers voice actor David Kaye to attend TFcon Chicago 2025
• 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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• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

The Void Rivals are back to being rivals as we review issue #20. 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 TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:26]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • New Donations!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 138 - Gears And Loathing In Lost Iacon is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax June 15% off promo code: HAXMISSION
• Comics News [00:03:43]
  • Transformers Galaxy Force (Cybertron) Manga Complete Edition Announcement
  • Skybound's Transformers Comics Solicitations: September 2025
• Skybound Void Rivals #20 Spoiler Review [00:06:06]
• Media News [00:21:12]
  • Fanatical Charity Bundle Featuring Transformers Battlegrounds
  • PUBG Mobile x Transformers Collaboration
• Convention News [00:24:34]
  • Transformers voice actor Michael Dobson to attend TFcon Toronto 2025
  • Transformers artist and writer Nick Roche to attend TFNation 2025
• Feedback [00:28:17]
• Closing [00:30:33]

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.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
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• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
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• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube