TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

The battle at Outpost Argentum reaches its breaking point as the chaos narrows to a single deadly duel. With the fight raging around them, Spindrift and Sightline finally face each other one on one—skill, patience, and precision deciding who walks away. As the sniper's advantage fades, the crew rallies, turning the tide against the Doctrine's enforcers for good. Clinch's swarm is torn apart, Weldscar is dragged from the acid and destroyed, and the trio's iron grip on the outpost finally shatters. Victorious but battered, the heroes sift through the wreckage, claiming hard-won spoils and answers that may push them one step closer to Pythagoras—and deeper into the Doctrine's designs.

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Intro [0:00:00]

Chapter 1 - Second Time's The Charm [0:15:45]

Chapter 2 - A Crushing Victory [0:29:40]

Chapter 3 - Triple Threat Upgrade [0:45:05]

Closing [0:56:39]

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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

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In this episode the Quintesson War escalates as we review Void Rivals #28. 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!

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• Intro
• Thanks Donatreons!
• Promos
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 158 – GarbageCollection.LOCKis available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, March 30th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax March promo code: WHEELIE PRIME (2 words)
• Comics News
  • Skybound's Transformers Comics Solicitations: June 2026, Additional Covers Artwork
• Review (20-45 minutes)
  • Void Rivals #28 Spoiler Comic Review (Jeremy)
• Media News
  • Transformers Cyberworld Episodes 23 & 24 Available Online
• Feedback

DNA Design has an upgrade kit for Animated Nemesis Prime, Super7's ReAction figures get the blind box treatment, and Blokees has more Bay-verse inspired Transformers figures in the pipeline. 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 [00:00:35]
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 158 - GarbageCollection.LOCK is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, March 30th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax March 15% off promo code: WHEELIE PRIME
• Quick Hits [00:03:30]
  • Transformers Retro Outback & Wheelie And Transformers x NFL Out In Canada
  • Walmart Collector Con March 26 – Breakaway and Star Eagle Live
  • DNA Design DK-56S TFA 08 NP Upgrade Kit For AOTP Nemesis Prime
  • New Super 7 ReAction Transformers Blind Boxes New Wave
  • Blokees Transformers Classic Class Dark Of The Moon Sentinel Prime & Bumblebee Movie Blitzwing First Look
• Bot Binder Update [00:14:30]
• Trips To The Store [00:26:57]
• Closing [00:35:39]

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G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K, and the Transformers collide in our review of Skybound's G.I. Joe #20. 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!

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• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:36]
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 157 - PurgeIntruders.BIN is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax March 15% off promo code: WHEELIE PRIME
• Comics News [00:03:29]
  • Skybound's Transformers Comics Solicitations: June 2026
• Darryl's Transformers #30 Spoiler Comic Mini-Review [00:05:34]
• G.I. Joe #20 Spoiler Comic Review [00:19:51]
• Feedback [00:43:36]
• Closing [00:45:21]

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 fight at Outpost Argentum grinds on as the crew remains locked in battle with the Doctrine's enforcers. Clinch breaks apart into a swarming mass, harrying the team from every angle, while Weldscar disappears beneath the surface of the acid pool, striking from below with brutal precision. High above it all, Sightline remains unseen, his shots coming from nowhere and everywhere at once. Pressed on all sides and running out of room to maneuver, the crew struggles to adapt to the trio's coordinated assault. In the turning tide of the battle, one of the heroes is overwhelmed and goes down, forcing the others to choose between finishing the fight or saving one of their own.

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 - Tumble Takes A Tumble [0:18:38]

Chapter 2 - Getting Swarmed Up [0:34:26]

Chapter 3 - Snipe Hunt [0:49:09]

Closing [0:59:58]

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])

Optimus Prime and Elita-1 face off for Autobot leadership in our review of Skybound's Transformers #30. 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]
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 157 - PurgeIntruders.BIN is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, March 16th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax March 15% off promo code: WHEELIE PRIME
• Comics News [00:03:30]
  • Skybound's Transformers Worst Bot Ever – Bot Swap! Preview
• Transformers #30 Spoiler Comic Review [00:06:04]
• Media News [00:27:04]
  • Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Double Punch And "Combiner" Scorponok Concept Art By Eddie Del Rio
  • Transformers G1 Cartoon "The Immobilizer" Storyboard Available Online
• Convention News [00:00:00]
  • Transformers writer Jim Sorenson to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers designer Eric Siebenaler to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers Generation 1 audio engineer Scott Brownlee to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers writer Donald F. Glut to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers writer Marty Isenberg to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Paul Eiding to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
  • Transformers voice actor Sue Blu to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2026
• 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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Blokees reveals a new set of vehicle mode non-transforming figures, Newage shows off a new mini-sized Wreck-Gar, and Takara has a new set of Dramatic Capture figures inspired by… Revenge of the Fallen?! 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 [00:00:41]
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 157 - PurgeIntruders.BIN is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, March 16th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax March 15% off promo code: WHEELIE PRIME
• Quick Hits [00:04:17]
  • Newage Toys H75 Wyatt (Legends Scale Wreck-Gar) Color Prototype
  • E-Hobby Exclusive New Transformers SD Acrylic Keychains & Stands And Can Badges
  • Takara Tomy Dramatic Capture Series "Jetfire Combine" (Studio Series ROTF Optimus Prime & Jetfire) 2-Pack New Promotional Image
    • Takara Tomy Pre-Orders For March 2026: Dramatic Capture Series, MPG, Studio Series & More!
  • Blokees Wheels Transformers C02 Wreck & Rule Official Stock Images
    • Blokees Wheels Transformers C02 Wreck & Rule Product Update: Overlord Tank & Overlord Jet Combinations
    • Blokees Wheels Transformers C02 Wreck & Rule Product Update: Pipes Alternative "Smashed" Configuration
  • Auldey Transformers Alpha Action Elite Wave 4, Alpha Action Comics Wave 1, & Alpha Action Pulse Wave 1 Images
  • New Burger King Transformers Toys
• Trips To The Store [00:20:45]
• Convention News [00:27:16]
• Closing [00:30:05]

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 Skybound's got more Transformers books ready to order, the Lantern Festival in Taipei is doing a Transformers crossover, and voice actor Garry Chalk has an awesome announcement that is just Prime. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

We get new images of the Transformers / Zoids / Diaclone crossover Prime, we check out the Takara Missing Link Nemesis Prime recolor, and Yolopark's IDW Tarn and Nickel figures model kit is finally here. 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]
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 156 - SearchTrio.EXE is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Toyhax March 15% off promo code: WHEELIE PRIME
• Toyhax $10 Gift Code February 2026 Drawing [00:04:39]
• Quick Hits [00:07:30]
  • Takara Tomy Synergenex Transformers x Zoids x Diaclone Shield-D Prime In-Hand Images
  • TAKARA TOMY T-SPARK Transformers Evangelion Prime Unit-01 In-Hand Images & Transformation Video
  • Transformers Age Of The Primes Deluxe Powerglide In-Hand Images
  • Yolopark AMK Beast Wars Optimus Primal & Dinobot Color Prototype Images – Clear Look At Accessories
  • Takara Tomy Missing Link C-01N Nemesis Prime In-Hand Images
  • Yolopark AMK PRO Transformers IDW Tarn & Nickel In-Hand Images
• Trips To The Store [00:23:43]
• Feedback [00:32:55]
• Closing [00:36:50]

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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