RIS: The Waiting Room
An anomaly is the bane of one psychology graduate student's in Dr. Thomas Willemain's "The Waiting Room".
Apr 18, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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RIS: Scrutiny
Talia is the museum's linguist. Everyday she goes to watch and listen to the strange creatures feast on their treats...what kind of treats you say? Only one way to find out. Listen now to "Scrutiny" by Azure Arther.
Mar 28, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 15
RIS: Holes Inc.
Some desk jobs have their oddities...and their downfalls. Find out what kind of desk jobs the future (or past) may hold in "Holes Inc." by Travis Flatt.
Jan 10, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
RIS: Inheriting the Lechuza Feather
Most families have that one member who is estranged from the rest of the family; the outcast, the "black sheep", the one you tell your kids not to talk to. One girl is about to find out how true that is of her grandmother in James Romansky's "Inheriting the Lechuza Feather".
Jan 03, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 13
RIS: Biomass
On a long trip through interstellar space, scientists have finally answered an age-old question. Find out their fascinating discovery in "Biomass" by Corey S. Pressman.
Sep 20, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 12
RIS: The Lands Where Demons Tread
Aera has made an incredible scientific discovery. Life on an impossibly habitable planet! However, can she convince her professor and advisor to go public with this news? Find out in Ryan Walraven's "The Land Where Demons Tread".
Aug 30, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 11
RIS: Nature's Glory & Broken World
Today RIS brings you a double feature! "Nature's Glory" by William Price and Broken World" by Warren Hilton.
Aug 09, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Unending Tales from the Void Season 2: Part 2
While on a pitstop, Emma and Captain Starflower encounter a strange Cowboy. Meanwhile, Campo Hopkins reports to his boss, the mysterious Alexander Richter.
Jul 26, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9
RIS: By Candlelight
Helen is terribly ill, but MUST make it to St. Peter's Church to pray for her brothers currently serving in the war before it's too late. Will she make it in time? Find out in D. Scot's "By Candlelight".
Jul 12, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Unending Tales from the Void Season 2: Part 1
Ripples in Space is back with a second season of Unending Tales from the Void! Introverted Emma is sent on a wild mission to find Max and Stewart from Season One. As she begrudgingly ventures out, she finds herself surrounded with a motley band of shipmates. Will she find Max and Stewart? Who is Solenoid? How does one survive a chip in their heart? Find out this and more as RIS continues the adventures of Unending Tales from the Void!
Jul 05, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
RIS: The 50th Bridge
Jake spends one last moment with his beloved wife. Or is it really her? We hope you enjoy the tender and reflective story by James Romansky, "The 50th Bridge".
Jun 21, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
RIS: The Anti-Social Network
The power of words and influence is an amazing thing. Until it sparks something that seems wonderful on the surface, but in reality dooms society. Check out this rather thought-provoking piece, "The Anti-Social Network", by Liam Moran.
Apr 26, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 5
RIS: Little Glow
Gerald is at the end. But will he go out fighting or give in? Find out in Michael Whetzel's "Little Glow".
Apr 12, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
RIS: Missing Things
If you were the last person on Earth, what would you do? Follow the journey of the last man on Earth in the aftermath of a scientific event gone wrong. "Missing Things" by Paul Bryant.
Mar 08, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
RIS: Boxes
When Jerry receives the promotion of a lifetime, the job maybe isn't what he expected. Check out "Boxes" by Lisa Acerbo.
Mar 01, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A Report On a Sea Monster
Something within the deep of the oceans is telling us something.
Feb 16, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Unending Tales from the Void: Part 10
The final episode of Season One of Ending Tales from the Void has arrived! Fates are decided and choices are made in this nail-biting conclusion of "A Robot Named Fred".
Dec 29, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Unending Tales from the Void: Part 9
The gang arrives on Fred's home-world, Themlan, not knowing how closely Zetquin is on their tail. Listen to the second-to-last episode in the saga of A Robot Names Fred as friends and foes prepare for quite the homecoming.
Dec 15, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Unending Tales from the Void: Part 8
It's the beginning of the end! Will Fred and Zetquin ever face-off? Will Max live? Will the weapon be the end of these band of misfits? Only 3 parts left in this thrilling tale of the robot Fred and his companions.
Dec 08, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Hank and Check the Couch
The RIS Podcast is bringing you TWO shorter stories within this week! What's better than aliens abducting needy humans and sentient cellphones bashing on their owner? Check out "Hank" by Dave Pasquantonio and "Check the Couch" by Andrea Wahbe.
Nov 17, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 26
RIS Ep: 25 When the Pallid-Men Came
When aliens come to offer Earth an ultimatum, a council must decide how to save the human race. Take a listen to this fun tale by Spencer Sapienza, "When the Pallid-Men Came".
Nov 10, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
RIS: EP 24 Approaching Alpha Carrolli
A lonely astronaut battles for survival in Peter Watson's Approaching Alpha Carrolli.
Nov 03, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
RIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 7
The gang is off in space once again, on autopilot to an unknown location with an unconscious Fred and injured Max in tow. Zetquin remembers the Old Ones and plans his next moves after Atar's defeat.
Oct 20, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 27
RIS EP: 23 Functional
What becomes of humanity in a world ruled by robots? Find out in Eric McLaughlin's "Functional"
Oct 06, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
RIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 6
Dr. Faraday and the gang deal with the loss of their spaceship Waffle. Zetquin creates ATAR and tasks him with retrieving the alien weapon he so desires. It's crazy...it's fun... it's part six in the saga of a robot named Fred!
Sep 29, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
RIS EP: 22 A Bedtime Story
A father tells his son a more personnel bedtime story about his past. Check out Cooper Anderson's "A Bedtime Story"!
Sep 22, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
RIS Ep: 21 Inconclusive
When Silas gets the results of his DNA test, it leaves him with questions. Find out the answers with us in "Inconclusive" by Jack Smiles.
Sep 08, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
RIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 5
While Faraday is on a quest to discover if Nathansnokia is the weapon for which Zetquin searches, Fred has an identity crisis. Max still searches for a cheeseburger.
Sep 01, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 24
RIS Ep: 20 Paragon
Kat wants to be free but Mogul says she's not yet ready. Ready for what? Find out in this week's story, "Paragon", by Ava Galbraith.
Aug 18, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 23
RIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 4
As our friends Dr. Sarah Faraday, Fred, Max, Stewart and Nathansnokia hurtle through space in search of a place to restock and refuel, a sinister enemy awakens from cryo-sleep. Check out the newest addition of Unending Tales from the Void, "A Robot Named Fred".
Aug 11, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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