TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

Lost in the freezing void of Harmonium space, the crew fights to survive the aftermath of the catastrophic collision that destroyed their ship. With debris, failing systems, and drifting survivors scattered across the darkness, every second becomes a race against momentum, oxygen, and distance. One by one, the crew manages to regroup, pulling the Harmonium ambassadors and each other back from the edge. For a brief moment, it almost feels like they might actually make it. Then Spindrift shoots a missile. What follows is immediate chaos. The detonation tears through the debris field and sends everyone spiraling away from each other once again—scattered across the void with damaged systems, broken comms, and rapidly shrinking chances of rescue. The cold between stars suddenly feels much larger.

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• Intro [0:00:00]
• Chapter 1 - Spinning And Drifting Out Of Control [0:10:00]
• Chapter 2 - Threading The Needle [0:24:41]
• Chapter 3 - Hook, Line, And Sinker [0:37:56]
• Closing [0:58:19]

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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
• Kevin Carlson - Rough & Tumble
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
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In this episode we check in on the Autobots and the "Notobots" as we review Skybound's Transformers #33. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Third party Newage has some small scale combiner limbs, we've got all the info from Hasbro's Transformers Fanstream, and will another War For Cybertron: Siege figure be returning to shelves soon? 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]
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 164 - Holding On To Empty Space is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, June 22nd! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax June 15% off promo code: DRILLBUSTER
• Quick Hits [00:05:12]
  • Newage H37 Wraith & H39 Death Race (Legends Scale Wildrider & Drag Strip) Color Prototypes
  • DNA Design DK-89 Age Of The Primes Armada Sideways Upgrade Kit
  • Yolopark Beast Wars Figures
    • Yolopark AMK Series Beast Wars Megatron Highlight Showcase
    • Yolopark AMK Series Beast Wars Blackarachnia Highlight Showcase
  • E-Hobby Exclusive "Chokonformer" New Characters Announced
  • Blokees Transformers Shining Version 05 "Eternal Rivalry" Official Images
  • New Siege Commander Jetfire Reissue Coming?
• Hasbro Transformers Fanstream Recap [00:17:23]
  • TF Livestream Notes – Armada Cyclonus & Demolishor Confirmed, Unicron Details, Powermasters, More
  • Hasbro And Reigning Phoenix Music Bring The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert To Comic-Con
  • SDCC 2026 Exclusive Transformers Optimus Prime & Autobot Jazz Cereal Box Set & Jem And The Holograms Blaster And Cassettes Official Stock Images
  • SDCC Exclusive Cereal Box Autobot Jazz Official In-Hand Images
• Trips To The Store [00:36:07]
• Closing [01:05:19]

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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The Energon Universe expands to absorb another 80's toy franchise as we review Skybound's M.A.S.K. #1. 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 [00:00:41]
  • Episode 163 - Two Lights In The Sky is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax June 15% off promo code: DRILLBUSTER
• Comics News [00:02:56]
  • Power Rangers #1 from Boom Studios featuring art by Andrew Griffith available now!
    • Cover B
• M.A.S.K. #1 Spoiler Comic Review [00:05:30]
• Media News [00:27:41]
  • Transformers Cyberworld Episode 30 Available Online
  • Paramount Launches Paramount Games Studio
• Convention News [00:31:11]
  • Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli to attend TFcon Toronto 2026
  • Simon Furman to attend TFNation 2026
• Closing [00:34:27]

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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The jump into Harmonium space should have been the easy part. Instead, it becomes a disaster. As the crew exits the spacebridge, another vessel barrels through the corridor at the worst possible moment. The collision is immediate, violent, and catastrophic—tearing the ship apart before anyone can react. In a heartbeat, the mission changes from escort to survival. Ejected into the cold void with systems failing and debris scattering in every direction, the crew scrambles to stabilize themselves, locate the Harmonium ambassadors, and keep everyone alive long enough to find a way out. No gravity. No safety. No margin for error. Just drifting bodies, dwindling power, and the fragile promise they made to deliver their passengers home. Because out here, even a single mistake doesn't just end the mission. It ends everything.

We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to [email protected]!

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• Intro [0:00:00]
• Chapter 1 - Free Fallin' [0:18:29]
• Chapter 2 - Fembots And Ambassadors First [0:28:57]
• Chapter 3 - Magnum's Magnetic Personality [0:42:46]
• Chapter 4 - Under Pressure In The Vacuum Of Space [0:58:58]
• Closing [1:19:00]

If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google 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.

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
• Kevin Carlson - Rough & Tumble
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouellette

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

TFNation is having a gathering in Scotland, another episode of Cyberworld is on YouTube, and the classic Transformers The Movie is back… in comic form. 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 [00:00:31]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 163 - Two Lights In The Sky is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, June 8th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax June 15% off promo code: DRILLBUSTER
• Comics News [00:03:17]
  • Transformers: The Movie Marvel Comic Adaptation #1 Skybound reprint available now
• Media News [00:20:23]
  • Transformers Cyberworld Episode 29 Available Online
• Convention News [00:23:46]
  • TFN:The Gathering - Glasgow 2026 - 13 June 2026
• Closing [00:25:50]

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
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Machine Cat Toys has more super deformed 3rd party figures in the works, Unicron might be getting some new troops to command in the Age of the Primes toyline, and Armada Optimus Prime gets the ultimate upgrade: pants. 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 [00:00:44]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 163 - Two Lights In The Sky is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, June 8th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax June 15% off promo code: DRILLBUSTER
• Toyhax May $10 Gift Code Drawing [00:04:31]
• Quick Hits [00:09:01]
  • Officially Licensed Transformers Squaroes Deck Boxes
  • Hasbro Files Trademark for New In-House Model Kit Line
  • Blokees Action Edition 06 Transformers Prime Optimus Prime Official Images
  • Blokees Wheels Transformers C03 Wreck & Rule 2 Official Stock Images
    • Blokees Wheels Transformers C03 Wreck & Rule 2 Product Update: Chase Variants
  • Rising Force Fall Of Cybertron Combaticons Swindle And Blast Off Prototypes
  • Killerbody Transformers G1 Matrix Of Leadership
  • Commander Armada Optimus Prime & Jetfire Official Combination Video
    • Generations Commander Armada Prime Reissue
  • Takara Tomy Upcoming Products Color Teasers: New Legends BW II Gigastorm, Missing Link Ratchet, Overgear Optimus Prime, AOTP Monstructor And More!
    • Takara Tomy Transformers Overgear OG-03 Optimus Prime New Promotional Image
    • Takara Tomy Transformers Missing Link C-15 Ratchet New Promotional Image
    • Tomy Transformers New Legends NL-04 Beast Wars II Gigastorm new Promotional image
  • MachineCat-Toys MCT-02 Ferocy B-Robo (SD Abominus) Gray Prototype
  • MachineCat-Toys SD G1 Optimus Prime Gray Prototype Update
  • Transformers MPG-19 Soundwave & Condor (Laserbeak) New In-Hand Images
  • Age Of The Primes Leader Unicron Soldier Teasers
• Chogoking stepping away from doing designs for Mastermind Creation 3rd party toy products [00:41:03]
• Trips To The Store [00:56:57]
• Closing [01:15:47]

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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Missing Link Ironhide has a hidden gimmick, Sentinel Prime collects all the Age of the Primes artifacts, and are we finally getting a new Pretender Thunderwing next year? 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]
  • Episode 162 - The Fiction We Choose To Carry is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax 15% off promo code: MAGNUSMAY
• Toyhax April 2026 $10 Gift Code Drawing [00:02:58]
• Quick Hits [00:05:25]
  • Takara Tomy Missing Link C-14 Ironhide Hidden Features
  • Transformers MPG-19 Soundwave & Laserbeak Packaging Images
    • Hasbro Pulse link
  • Age Of The Primes Sentinel Prime Artifact Pack First Look
    • Transformers Age Of The Primes Sentinel Prime Artifact Pack In-Hand Images
  • MachineCat-Toys MCT-01 Flight B-Robot (SD Superion) Color Prototype
  • MachineCat-Toys MCT-02 Flight Buzz Voltbee (SD Waspinator) Prototype
  • Lucky Cat Cyber Goddess Series CG01 -Venus (Arcee) Color Prototype
  • Bingo Toys BT08-02 Newton (Masterpiece Scale Afterburner) Color Prototype
  • Magic Square Toys MS-B63 ENIAC-No.3 (Legends scale Strafe) Color Prototype
  • 2027 Age Of Evolution Commander Listing Found: Thunderwing!
• Trips To The Store [00:27:09]
• Closing [00:35:15]

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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