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108 episodes with ryan myers music
From unlikely beginnings - a character created to introduce music videos to UK audiences - sprang a trailblazing, underappreciated #cyberpunk chapter in American genre TV. Sci-Fi 5 reloads Max Headroom into your memory. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
From unlikely beginnings - a character created to introduce music videos to UK audiences - sprang a trailblazing, underappreciated #cyberpunk chapter in American genre TV. Sci-Fi 5 reloads Max Headroom into your memory. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
With four years of storylines and mysteries to wrap up, was the Battlestar Galactica series finale going to satisfy everyone? Sci-Fi 5 runs down the pros and cons of one of sci-fi's most controversial endings. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
With four years of storylines and mysteries to wrap up, was the Battlestar Galactica series finale going to satisfy everyone? Sci-Fi 5 runs down the pros and cons of one of sci-fi's most controversial endings. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was a deceptively quiet beginning to one of modern sci-fi's most picked-over endings. Revisit part one of Battlestar Galactica's series finale, Daybreak - so say we all, and so says today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was a deceptively quiet beginning to one of modern sci-fi's most picked-over endings. Revisit part one of Battlestar Galactica's series finale, Daybreak - so say we all, and so says today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was a new sci-fi show that boasted, as one of its co-creators, one of literary sci-fi's all-time heavy hitters. Sci-Fi 5 asks, with those kind of credentials, what happened to the 1988 series Probe? Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was a new sci-fi show that boasted, as one of its co-creators, one of literary sci-fi's all-time heavy hitters. Sci-Fi 5 asks, with those kind of credentials, what happened to the 1988 series Probe? Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
A police forensic scientist with a time machine. A detective trying to bring criminals to justice. In today's Sci-Fi 5, they fight crime and they fight time in the '90s British time travel drama, Crime Traveller. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
A police forensic scientist with a time machine. A detective trying to bring criminals to justice. In today's Sci-Fi 5, they fight crime and they fight time in the '90s British time travel drama, Crime Traveller. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
A Danish sci-fi film from 1918 pioneered the "space opera" format that persists to this day. Hear the story of "A Trip to Mars" and its themes that left a legacy on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Fenton Queens Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
A Danish sci-fi film from 1918 pioneered the "space opera" format that persists to this day. Hear the story of "A Trip to Mars" and its themes that left a legacy on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Fenton Queens Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
In today's Sci-Fi 5, with the premiere of a new Joss Whedon creation on Fox in 2009, one might assume that everyone had learned from Firefly...or perhaps those experiences had been completely forgotten, as often happened in Dollhouse. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
In today's Sci-Fi 5, with the premiere of a new Joss Whedon creation on Fox in 2009, one might assume that everyone had learned from Firefly...or perhaps those experiences had been completely forgotten, as often happened in Dollhouse. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Fans turned out in droves when The Wheel Of Time streaming series premiered in 2021. But only insomniacs might have noticed the quickly-produced 22-minute prelude, which premiered on this day in 2015. Today's Sci-Fi 5 unravels the connection between the two. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Fans turned out in droves when The Wheel Of Time streaming series premiered in 2021. But only insomniacs might have noticed the quickly-produced 22-minute prelude, which premiered on this day in 2015. Today's Sci-Fi 5 unravels the connection between the two. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It's easy to find a sci-fi story that involves two spacecraft docking. But how easy is docking? Sci-Fi 5 looks back at the historic first rendezvous of a U.S. space shuttle and a former Soviet space station to find out. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It's easy to find a sci-fi story that involves two spacecraft docking. But how easy is docking? Sci-Fi 5 looks back at the historic first rendezvous of a U.S. space shuttle and a former Soviet space station to find out. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
From unlikely beginnings came an animated show (and, since it was the '80s, accompanying toy line) loved by many. Find out how Thundercats gained a major foothold in the '80s pop culture landscape, 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
From unlikely beginnings came an animated show (and, since it was the '80s, accompanying toy line) loved by many. Find out how Thundercats gained a major foothold in the '80s pop culture landscape, 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
As was often the case, the first American sci-fi anthology on TV tried to bring the classics to our screens, with tiny budgets and big name talent. Today's Sci-Fi 5 brings a legendary production of Frankenstein back to life! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
As was often the case, the first American sci-fi anthology on TV tried to bring the classics to our screens, with tiny budgets and big name talent. Today's Sci-Fi 5 brings a legendary production of Frankenstein back to life! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Amazon took a gamble on a show that posed a huge "what if..." to its audience. What if the Axis powers had won WWII? A look into this alternate reality and the production that brought "The Man in the High Castle" to life 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
Amazon took a gamble on a show that posed a huge "what if..." to its audience. What if the Axis powers had won WWII? A look into this alternate reality and the production that brought "The Man in the High Castle" to life 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
At a time when Quinn Martin Productions had prime-time thrillers and police stories to spare, the legendary producer ventured into science fiction as well. Today's Sci-Fi 5 urges you to be on the lookout for...The Invaders. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
At a time when Quinn Martin Productions had prime-time thrillers and police stories to spare, the legendary producer ventured into science fiction as well. Today's Sci-Fi 5 urges you to be on the lookout for...The Invaders. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was all part of the plan: an exciting TV movie to turn the corner from Babylon 5 to its spinoff, Crusade. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how the cast and creators of Babylon 5 answered "A Call To Arms". Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was all part of the plan: an exciting TV movie to turn the corner from Babylon 5 to its spinoff, Crusade. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how the cast and creators of Babylon 5 answered "A Call To Arms". Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
With familiar set pieces, ribald robots, disco-era glitz and glamour, and at least one legitimate tragically doomed star in its cast, Buck Rogers' voyage on a "Cruise Ship To The Stars" is the subject of today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
With familiar set pieces, ribald robots, disco-era glitz and glamour, and at least one legitimate tragically doomed star in its cast, Buck Rogers' voyage on a "Cruise Ship To The Stars" is the subject of today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was one of the viral sensations of streaming TV in 2018. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out who first opened the Bird Box and how it took flight. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was one of the viral sensations of streaming TV in 2018. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out who first opened the Bird Box and how it took flight. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
With two simultaneously released Short Treks, animated Star Trek made a comeback - and while today's Sci-Fi 5 recounts those two tales, it also tells the story of paving the way for a new generation of animated Trek series. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
With two simultaneously released Short Treks, animated Star Trek made a comeback - and while today's Sci-Fi 5 recounts those two tales, it also tells the story of paving the way for a new generation of animated Trek series. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It's not even possible to imagine 1980's big screen Flash Gordon adventure without Queen's fearless rock opera accompanying it. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out how this marriage of sound and image was arranged. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It's not even possible to imagine 1980's big screen Flash Gordon adventure without Queen's fearless rock opera accompanying it. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out how this marriage of sound and image was arranged. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It left an indelible mark on both real astronomy and the public imagination. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out why both the beginnings and the end of the Arecibo Radio Telescope happened on this day. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It left an indelible mark on both real astronomy and the public imagination. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out why both the beginnings and the end of the Arecibo Radio Telescope happened on this day. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Before he was known as a Time Lord, before the arrival of the Daleks or the Cybermen, the Doctor was a mysterious old man who hid his time machine in a junkyard. On today's Sci-Fi 5, learn how the Doctor's travels were almost derailed by history itself. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Tom Kozak Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Before he was known as a Time Lord, before the arrival of the Daleks or the Cybermen, the Doctor was a mysterious old man who hid his time machine in a junkyard. On today's Sci-Fi 5, learn how the Doctor's travels were almost derailed by history itself. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Tom Kozak Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
She was at the forefront of the synthesizer revolution, with her album of synth interpretations of Bach gaining widespread acceptance for fully electronic music. And that was just the beginning of Wendy Carlos' impact on music - learn more on today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
What filmmakers lacked in actual knowledge about Mars in 1951 didn't stop them from creating a fantasy world of mid-century furniture, skimpy costumes, and romance. Hear the Soviet origins of "Flight to Mars" on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Actor Robert Foxworth appeared in Roddenberry's "The Questor Tapes," then became a household name on "Falcon Crest." Then a string of '90s sci-fi roles solidified his image as a tough military leader. Today, Sci-Fi 5 celebrates Robert's birthday. Babylon 5 outtake TREKtalks 2 - Telethon starts January 14, 2023 Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
What do a "missing link" caveman and Joan Crawford have in common? Trog! Today's Sci-Fi 5 revisits this genre obscurity and finds that it may have more of a message than you think. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It took nearly 10 years after Black Panther was introduced for him to get his own comic book, but on this day in 1977, the adventures of the Wakandan king took center stage. Before the next Black Panther film launches, we look back at his origin on today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Isaiah Hardy Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Before settling on "Starship Invasions," the filmmakers had to change the title twice to avoid confusion with "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters." Honestly, there was never any danger of that. Hear the whole weird story on today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
It was the radio show that Douglas Adams reluctantly turned into a novel, and the novel was almost procrastinated into obscurity. On this day in 1979 though, readers got a novelization that sparked the many more iterations of Adams' "Galaxy." The story on today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
A serious horror film, based on a less than serious horror novel, featuring effects that led to audiences taking it...less than seriously? Sci-Fi 5 hops right into the story behind Night Of The Lepus! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Vic Sage Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
As September ends, so does Sci-Fi 5's attempt to stalk Zardoz as it continues its rampage through the cinemas of Europe. Today, we deliver the final (?) word on this iconoclastic - and yet iconic - slice of genre cinema. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by David Sohl Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
Every movie has a story behind its story, the chronicle of how the movie got made. And even when there's a story as bizarre as Zardoz, today's Sci-Fi 5 is but a mere sampling of those equally strange behind-the-scenes tales. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by: Devin Curry
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