Discover the most downloaded family audio drama in history. Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon learn she’s not alone in the world.
From Peabody Award-winning Gen-Z Media, creators of The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and The Big Fib, Six Minutes is a thrilling adventure for the whole family.
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Holiday and Brindley investigate Brucie while Cyrus reveals the superpowers from Whittier to Casey. They discuss the implications of Whittier's experiments, and family secrets emerge as Brindley learns about her adoption. A mysterious video arrives showing Holiday in danger.
Cyrus faces a lab emergency involving the Gen A serum, but his quick thinking averts disaster, earning him praise from Dr. Zaslow. Meanwhile, Holiday is confronted by Brynleigh, who demands answers about Bruce's past and their family connection, revealing the upcoming dinner plans.
Cyrus gets a tour of Whittier Labs and learns about Gen A. Anders' family faces an unexpected visit related to Holiday. In the modular lab, Cyrus assists Casey with freezing a Gen A sample, but something goes wrong, leading to an explosive situation and a warning to run.
Holiday and Birdie attempt to trigger Badger's memory at the radio tower, but Brynleigh remains suspicious. Holiday apologizes to Brynleigh, and Birdie invites her and her father to a 'framily' dinner to resolve their conflict, hoping to ease tensions and help Brinley's future.
Holiday and Birdie work to restore Badger's memory, while Sci-Fi obtains credentials to access Whittier's research and development. Sci-Fi warns Holiday about the dangerous Magnus and Holiday confronts Bruce, triggering memories of his past. This episode focuses on friendship, risk, and uncovering hidden truths.
Cyrus begins his internship at Whittier Labs, only to be assigned to the gift shop, much to his dismay. Casey tries to help him get a better position and leverages her knowledge of Badger's escape to threaten Magnus. Back home, Cyrus tells his mom about his awful assignment, and she reveals she knows Dr. Zaslow.
Cyrus begins his internship at WhittierCorp but quickly realizes things are not as they seem. Casey tries to warn him about something, and Cyrus meets the unfriendly Magnus Sato. Casey questions Dr. Zaslow about Cyrus' assignment, suspecting something is amiss.
Birdie grapples with the return of Badger, now Bruce Pasternak, who doesn't remember her, while Cyrus prepares for his internship at Whittier Labs, hoping to uncover information about their shared memory loss. Tensions rise as the family navigates secrets and the potential dangers of Whittier's influence on Badger. The episode ends with Cyrus's arrival at Whittier, ready to start his investigation.
Holiday locates Badger, now called Bruce and living with Brinley, who has manipulated him into disliking the Anders family. Brinley defends her actions, claiming she rescued Bruce and gave him a loving home after he suffered amnesia. Holiday is left frustrated and determined to expose Brinley's lies, but Brinley vows to keep Bruce away from her.
Birdie discovers Badger is living with Brinley and doesn't remember her, leading Holiday and Hubby to investigate. Holiday confronts Badger, who remembers nothing, and tries to jog his memory, but he's wary. They encounter each other hovering, but Badger is still reluctant to trust her.
Birdie seeks to reconnect with Badger, but he doesn't remember her. With Casey's help, Cyrus gets cleared for the internship, but the episode culminates in the stunning revelation that Badger is connected to Brinley in an unexpected way, leaving Birdie shocked and confused.
Birdie recounts her increasingly strange life, marked by a move, an evil corporation, and potential superpowers. A field trip to a science museum is sidetracked when Birdie spots a familiar face from her past, only to be confronted with questions about identity and what happened to them. This leads Birdie on a quest to uncover the truth about Badger's sudden reappearance.
Holiday collapses for six minutes, prompting concern and a family discussion about her mysterious condition and Whittier's involvement. The episode explores the family's fears and Holiday's determination to uncover the truth behind her abilities, leading to a decision to let Cyrus pursue the Whittier internship.
Holiday is upset with Cyrus for telling Casey her secret and for using her hoverboard's AI in a competition. She feels betrayed and that Cyrus doesn't care about her safety after she almost fell off a roof. The episode ends with Holiday fainting, leaving her family in distress.
The Anders family attempts to deceive WhittierCorp by using Holiday's blood sample in place of Cyrus's, but Casey is taken by Whittier. Holiday reveals she has superpowers after falling from a great height. The episode concludes with the announcement of the science competition winner, Cyrus, which comes with an internship at Whittier, complicating their plan to escape Whittier's grasp.
Holiday participates in Cyrus's show where she falls from a great height, seemingly unharmed. However, Whittier's agents plan to kidnap Cyrus, forcing the family to flee. They realize the only way to stop Whittier is for Cyrus to surrender himself.
Holiday and Birdie attempt to rescue Cyrus from the Whittier agents at the STEM competition. Their plan involves a distraction with a heavy box and snatching the van keys, but things go awry when the keys disappear. Holiday is forced to flee to the roof to evade capture, leaving her in a precarious situation.
The Anders family arrives in Anchorage for Cyrus's STEM competition, but their sense of security is quickly shattered. Casey asks Cyrus for a sample of his blood, and Holiday and Birdie spot suspicious individuals from Whittier, overhearing a plot to kidnap Cyrus after his presentation. The family must now protect Cyrus from these threats.
Holiday, posing as Casey, attends a tense dinner party where Cyrus confronts her about her mission. Cyrus has an emotional breakdown, feeling overwhelmed by the situation. Casey gains insight into family life and connects with Cyrus, eventually planning to meet him at the science fair in Anchorage.
The Anders family hosts Casey, a spy, for dinner, hoping to learn more about her and Whittier. Tensions rise as they try to decipher her motives and background. The dinner takes a dangerous turn when Whittier attempts to contact Casey, revealing her location and forcing the family to contemplate an escape.
Holiday and Casey's confrontation in the girls' bathroom reveals Casey's mission to find the "four" for Whittier. Casey explains her methods and motives, while also trying to protect Cyrus. Amidst the tension, Casey receives a dinner invitation from Holiday's parents, and Brinley begins investigating Casey and Whittier.
Holiday and Birdie track Cyrus to a mysterious field, where they encounter a trap and confront him about his actions. Cyrus reveals his plan to infiltrate Whittier Labs using his science fair prize to bring the corporation down. Back at school, Holiday faces Casey, foreshadowing a potential confrontation.
After discovering Casey's betrayal, Cyrus is heartbroken, leading to a tense family discussion about trust and safety. Cyrus attempts to leave, but is stopped by his parents. Ultimately, they decide to invite Casey over for dinner to gauge her trustworthiness, while Casey secretly heads to Whittier Labs, setting the stage for further conflict and uncertainty.
The Anders family grapples with the fallout of Casey's betrayal as they try to understand her motives. Casey attempts to gain Cyrus's trust by revealing her own background and offering to help them against Whittier. The family must decide whether to trust Casey's offer of assistance while protecting themselves from Whittier.
Following Flashcard's reveal, Cyrus confronts Casey, who is exposed as the spy working for Whittier. The Anders family must escape as Whittier closes in. Cyrus grapples with Casey's betrayal and the family's uncertain future while seeking safety.
Birdie and Cyrus search for Holiday and the missing hoverboard, uncovering secrets and confronting Brinley. Holiday demands answers from Flashcard regarding their motives, leading to surprising revelations. Ultimately, Cyrus discovers the identity of Flashcard in the gym.
Holiday and Brinley are trapped, leading to a confrontation about their true identities and Brinley's motivations. Meanwhile, Cyrus and Birdie search for Holiday, discovering that others have also disappeared. The episode builds tension as the Childcatchers close in, and the kids must rely on their hoverboard for help.
Holiday and Cyrus prepare to trap Flashcard at Holiday's middle school jazz concert, while Bertie is tasked with watching for suspicious behavior and uses a walkie-talkie app to communicate with Cyrus. Holiday and Brindley find themselves locked in a supply closet.
Holiday and Cyrus free Hovey from the garage, only to have him fly up to a power line. Holiday apologizes for locking Hovey up and convinces him to come back so they can proceed with their plan to trap the Whittier spy at the concert. They discuss the plan with family and friends, solidifying their strategy.
The Anders family discusses the Whittier helicopter sighting and whether it was a trap set by Flashcard to identify Holiday. Birdie feels responsible, but the family tries to figure out who Flashcard is and how to protect Holiday. Holiday decides to use herself as bait to draw out Flashcard and seeks help from an unexpected source.