July 7, 2019
Star Tripper, Episodes 1-3
The interstellar adventures of Feston, a former galactic bureaucrat; PROXY, the onboard AI of his "certified pre-owned" StarTripper; and Serena the Sapphire Blade, a hero-for-hire in the middle of a slump, as they scour the stars for the best life has to offer!
Ep. 1 - The Dreaded Gauntlet of Xinoho - Feston dives into the middle of a death race to !nd a hidden prize at the center.
Ep. 2 - Maximum Freshness - In search of lunch, Feston becomes an unwitting participant on a live cooking show, and bites off more than he can chew.
Ep. 3 - Go With The Flow - In the midst of a harvest festival on the planet Nikodos, Feston helps star-crossed lovers reunite.
Written and directed by Julian Mundy. From Whisperforge. These are episodes from Season 1, so look forward to Season 2. July 14, 2019
Star Tripper, Episodes 4-5
Ep. 4 - Pirates in Space!! - Just trying to mind his own business, Feston becomes embroiled in a pirate captain’s bizarre treasure hunt. Part 1 of 2.
Ep. 5 - The Spot - Feston joins the crew of the Hundredfold as they race toward Captain Vulkor’s legendary tomb. Part 2 of 2.
Produced By Julian Mundy, Mischa Stanton & Ian McQuown.
Sound Design By Mischa Stanton. From Whisperforge. July 21, 2019
Happy News Year -
Year of Our Moonlanding 50
A Fall of Moondust, Part 1
By the 21st century, the Moon has been colonized, and it is visited by tourists who can afford the trip. One of its attractions is cruise across one of the lunar seas, named the Sea of Thirst, filled with dust, a fine powder far drier than the contents of a terrestrial desert and which almost flows like water. A specially designed "boat" named the Selene skims over the surface of the dust in the same manner as a jetski.
But on one cruise, a moonquake causes a cavern to collapse, upsetting the equilibrium. As the Dust-cruiser Selene passes over, it sinks about 15 meters below the surface.
A hard science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1961 and nominated for a Hugo Award. This production is by the BBC in 1981.
July 28, 2019
A Fall of Moondust, Part 2
The novel was nominated for Hugo Award for 1961, and was the first science fiction novel ever to be a Readers Digest Condensed Book.
This BBC Radio drama of the story was produced in 1981. It features David Buck as Captain Pat Harris and Barry Foster as Chief Engineer Lawrence. It was released on compact disc in 2008. August 4, 2019
The KFAI Summer Pledge Drive.
So I bring you a pail full of short sketches that I guarantee you have never heard before, from a variety of sources. And since I’m emptying the pail, I ask you to refill it by making a contribution to this Community Radio Station, so it can remain on the air.
Featuring:
Ben Bland and the All Day Matinee and Car Ads - Firesign Theatre, Fighting Clowns of Hollywood​.
Amy Walker's Hokey Pokey poems - from Firehouse Follies, June 2, 2019, WFHB Radio, Bloomington, IN.
Dial An Ocean and The Bleep Music sketch - from the Warner/Reprise Radio Show, ca. 1972, produced by ZBS.
Family Album, by Phil Holt, from Isolated Incidents. Music by Bill Evans, The Peacock.
The New Silence, by Brian Price, at HEAR Now Festival, June 2019, featuring Dion Graham Jane Oppenheimer, Jason Hwang on violin.
Public radio is more important now than it ever has been, not just for your entertainment but for the voices of real people in the Communities which the station serves. Click the logo at the right to help. August 11, 2019
Magus Elgar, Episodes 1 & 2
Ep. 1 - The Mirror Cauldron
In the magical world of Hearth, Magus Elgar performs one of his usual experimental spells, propelling he and his apprentice, Udo, into another world - one of Science.
Ep. 2 - Spectrometers & Speculations
Elgar and Udo are introduced to Scientists - whatever they are - and are enjoying their journey until they hear the authorities here get excited about extensive property damage.
This comic fantasy tale was a finalist for the Original Work Audie Awards in 2019. Listening on headphones is recommended, but not required. More next week.
August 18, 2019
Magus Elgar, Episode 3
Ep. 3 - If I Only Had a Brane!
Trapped in a world of science, Magus Elgar and Udo take time to enjoy Earth hospitality. Don't be alarmed by the maniacal cackling, they're having a GREAT time.
Magus Elgar is an 11 episode Audio Drama with a full cast of characters, Theatrical quality sound design, and pulse pounding music.
Created by Kennedy Phillips.
Directed by Andrew Cornell.
Produced by Hamed Hakomzedh, who also composed the musical score.
We will be bringing you the first four episodes - as that is all there is SO FAR. Check out their website or iTunes Store for new episodes as they are released. August 25, 2019
Magus Elgar, Episode 4
Ep. 4 - Sampling the Hypotenuse
Dr. Horatio's scientific tools have taken on horrifying magical properties. Time is of the essence. So what better way to use it by wasting time deciding who should lead this investigation?
Magus Elgar is an 11 episode Audio Drama. We have brought you episodes 1-4. Check their website or your favorite podcast source for more. September 2, 2019
