A Prologue

A Prologue

Author: GZM Shows March 21, 2019 Duration: 19:49
This week, to kick off season six, we take a look back at the surprising history of the Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. How was it built? Who built it? And what was its first mission like? The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons.  Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com.  For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Finn Caspian, an eight-year-old with the best job in the galaxy: exploring unknown planets. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids is a serialized audio drama designed for young listeners and their families. Each 15 to 20 minute chapter follows Finn and his friends Abigail, Elias, and Vale, who make up Explorers Troop 301. Their home is The Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station, a bustling hub from which their adventures launch. This podcast unfolds one episode at a time, building a continuous, engaging narrative perfect for daily commutes, long road trips, or winding down together at the end of the day. The story is crafted to be a shared experience, inviting conversation and speculation about what strange alien world or curious cosmic mystery the troop will encounter next. Produced by GZM Shows, the series fits naturally into the rhythms of family life, offering bite-sized chunks of sci-fi that prioritize wonder, teamwork, and clever problem-solving over conflict. Listeners will hear the crew navigate unexpected challenges, befriend bizarre aliens, and rely on their collective curiosity to guide them through the vastness of space. It’s a story that begins with Episode 1 and grows with each installment, creating a rich universe for kids to immerse themselves in, episode by episode. The focus is on joyful discovery, making complex science fiction concepts accessible and thrilling for a young audience without ever talking down to them. This is a podcast built for marathon listening sessions or a single chapter at a time, always leaving you eager for the next transmission from the Marlowe.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
Podcast Episodes
S6 E15: BBT S6E1: A Poem for Pandalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:26
BeeBop has to find his old friend Pandalf. But there’s a new feeling he’s experiencing. Something called doubt. Send your poems to beebop@finncaspian.com! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast fo…
S6 E14: BeeBop's Award Tour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:53
He's back and full of questionable honors. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, us…
S6 E13: Q&A with BeeBop for Season 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:36
BeeBop answers Griffin's questions about the next season. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is…
S6 E12: Jailbreak and Heartbreak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:28
The events on the Shakespeare 820 set things in motion for next season. A lot of motion. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for…
S6 E11: A Hop, Skip and a Jump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:49
Julianna flexes her power, but gets everyone into a sticky situation. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Ot…
ENCORE: Ghost Ship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:30
Hi! I have pneumonia. It’s not a big deal and I’m fine, but I’ve discovered that having pneumonia and trying to podcast is like having a torn ACL and trying to play in the NBA Finals. I’m just like Kevin Durant! So this…
S6 E10: Things Fall Apart-ish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:06
Finn saves the planet with help from an old friend, but a new friendship is on shaky ground. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop…
A message from BeeBop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds,…
Bonus: Bloopers Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:09
A rundown of many, but not all, of the mistakes we've made. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music…
S6 E9: The Big Reveal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:34
Finn solves a riddle and creates a quandary! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager,…