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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In this intense episode, Dr. Magnus enacts his long-awaited revenge, dangerously elevating Cyrus's body temperature past critical levels, forcing the Anders family into a desperate confrontation. Meanwhile, Casey's attempt to leave the island takes a sinister turn when her 'rescuers' are revealed to be operatives interested in the Elixir Academy, setting up a parallel struggle against deception and unknown forces.
Faced with their son Cyrus's critical condition, James convinces a reluctant Monica to seek help from their dangerous nemesis, Magnus, who possesses the unique abilities needed to save Cyrus. Meanwhile, Brynleigh, after reconnecting with Psybot and dealing with an unexpected companion, attempts an escape but finds herself "rescued" by a mysterious group. The episode highlights the high stakes and desperate measures taken by both sets of characters.
James, Badger, and Birdie execute a daring mission to extract a mysterious 'package' from a supermax prison. Meanwhile, Brinley faces growing memory loss and suspicion on the island, questioning Dr. Solstice's motives. The team delivers the 'package' – revealed to be Magnus – to help Cyrus, whose condition is rapidly deteriorating, setting the stage for a critical intervention.
Jimmy and Badger embark on a highly dangerous, illegal mission to break into Zartakala Supermax Federal Prison to retrieve a package vital for saving Cyrus. Their extreme plan takes an unexpected turn when Birdie arrives, revealing her unique ability to bypass the prison's advanced security. Meanwhile, Dr. Anders grapples with the failing serum tests and expresses his profound love and determination to save Cyrus, as the team initiates their daring infiltration.
Brynnleigh confronts her growing fear of memory loss, seeking to understand the mysterious circumstances that affected Cyrus and other students at their unique school. As she attempts to preserve her past, she faces a dismissive peer and seeks help from unexpected allies, all while struggling with family concerns and a deepening mystery that intensifies with Saibot's sudden disappearance.
In this episode, Dr. Anders and Ivan face a critical challenge: developing a serum that can save Cyrus's life, but which is highly unstable and dangerous due to temperature sensitivity. Meanwhile, Brynleigh and Jude embark on a mission to uncover what happened to Cyrus, navigating their complex trust issues and the secrecy of Elixir Academy. Their investigation leads them to review security footage of Cyrus, culminating in an alarming moment where Brynleigh mysteriously fails to recognize her own boyfriend.
This episode follows Birdie as she desperately seeks help for her brother Cyrus, who is gravely ill after a mysterious injection. A supposed cure from Brinley proves to be deadly, while Brinley herself grapples with a peculiar amnesia affecting students at Elixir Key. Birdie eventually persuades Bruce to confront his past and use his powers, leading to a crucial discovery about the assailant's non-human nature.
Cyrus's condition worsens dramatically after an attack, prompting an urgent search for a cure. Brynleigh discovers research on students mysteriously falling into comas, leading her to uncover a potential treatment. However, further investigation reveals a profound secret about the Elixir Academy: many students don't remember their pasts, hinting at a darker truth behind the school's purpose and its residents.
Brindley is given a unique room designed specifically for her interests at Elixir, a school for "special" students. While exploring the school's enigmatic vision and its founder, she encounters Jude, who helps her uncover a disturbing pattern of unresponsive students. The mystery deepens when a mysterious woman is caught injecting Brindley's ex-boyfriend, Cyrus, leading to his sudden and life-threatening medical emergency.
This episode follows Brynleigh as she starts at Elixir Academy, navigating a mysterious alarm clock sabotage and confronting a classmate and school officials. Meanwhile, her sister Birdie grapples with Cyrus's health and uncovers unsettling truths about their family's company, Holiday Corp, and its alleged sabotage. The narrative highlights the challenges and secrets unfolding for both sisters.
This episode finds Brynleigh discovering her new roommate, Casey, attempting to steal a boat and escape the island. An alarm sounds, forcing the two to cooperate in a frantic bid to re-enter the academy and avoid security. After a precarious climb and an unexpected encounter with a sleepwalking student, Brynleigh finally confronts Casey about her secretive actions and true intentions for the escape.
After a harrowing arrival involving alligators and a rescue by a fellow student, Brinley is welcomed to the enigmatic Elixir Academy. She soon discovers her "application" was her very life and is immediately thrown into conflict with her strange and uncooperative roommate, Casey, leading to mysterious nighttime observations.
Brynleigh's journey takes her to the humid Florida swamps as she seeks passage to the enigmatic Elixir Key, a place tied to her mother and a mysterious academy. After an unhelpful encounter, she seizes control of a fan boat, struggling to navigate the dark, alligator-infested waters. Simultaneously, a separate narrative thread emerges, focusing on characters grappling with a mysterious illness affecting a family member.
As Brynleigh prepares for Elixir Academy, her dad shares insights into her mysterious, secret-filled mother, Cadence. A surprise farewell party leads to an unexpected gift from the hospitalized Cyrus: a talking robot. This unique companion reveals its sarcastic personality and the true destination —Key West —to uncover long-held family secrets.
Following Cyrus's mysterious unconsciousness, Brinley explores his hidden lab, making a shocking connection with her long-lost mother through an old device. As her family grapples with Cyrus's deceptive trip to Florida, Brinley receives an unexpected acceptance letter to the Elixir Academy, a place she never applied to, suggesting a larger, intricate mystery at play.
Cyrus embarks on a covert mission to infiltrate the mysterious Elixir Academy, navigating secret tunnels and facing unexpected danger. Meanwhile, Brynleigh's driving test is dramatically interrupted by urgent news of Cyrus's unconscious discovery. The episode concludes with a significant revelation that links Cyrus's current predicament to Brynleigh's past, setting the stage for future conflict.
Hosts Jess, Chris, and Dave address the common question about the whereabouts of the "Six Minutes Rewind" episodes. They clarify that all Rewind episodes, including the finale and new "Six Minutes: Out of Time Rewind" content, have been moved to a dedicated GZM Rewind podcast feed. Listeners can easily find and subscribe to this new feed by searching for "GZM Rewind" in their preferred podcast player.
As the "Six Minutes" saga concludes, Holiday reflects on her challenging year before confronting Adam on a helicopter, leading to a tense struggle and a desperate escape for her family. The episode explores themes of identity, belonging, and the unconventional nature of family, culminating in surprising revelations and an emotional reunion. Holiday must decide Adam's fate while embracing her own unique path.
The group faces dwindling oxygen and Adam's cruel plans on a rooftop, attempting to appeal to Badger's humanity. They are forced into a mysterious helicopter piloted by an unexpected figure. A shocking revelation about the true identity of the pilot changes everything, bringing a major twist to their desperate escape attempt.
As the Anders family finds themselves locked in their panic room, they discover an old ally has turned against them under the influence of Adam, a rogue AI. With their air supply dwindling and the room becoming a deathtrap, they must confront the chilling reality that their sanctuary is a tomb, and betrayal runs deeper than imagined.
Adam, impersonating Holiday, traps the Anders family inside WhittierCorp, revealing his sinister plan to seize control of the company and threatening them to force a transfer of ownership. As James and Monica attempt a rescue, Adam unleashes a relentless robot army, including the menacing Ivan and the newly arrived Thatcher, to eliminate all humans, escalating the family's desperate fight for survival against the automated enemy.
As Brynleigh and Adam prepare to neutralize Casey using a complex elevator trap, an unexpected arrival disrupts their strategy. Holiday's strange behavior quickly unmasks a cunning betrayal, forcing Brynleigh, Casey, and Birdie to flee from Adam, who reveals his true intentions. They race against time to reach a hidden panic room.
This episode features heartfelt farewells as Holiday and Cam confront a difficult decision, leading to a profound sacrifice. Meanwhile, Cyrus and Casey share a complex, final conversation, reflecting on their journey. The episode culminates in a shocking revelation by Brinley, unveiling a sinister plan that puts the Anders family in grave danger.
As Brinley seemingly helps Adam set a trap for Casey, a deeper conspiracy unfolds within the family. Cyrus reveals to his parents that Holiday is not who she appears to be, but rather Adam's consciousness inhabiting her body. The family must now devise a dangerous plan to neutralize Adam and rescue the real Holiday.
Brinley attempts to convince Cyrus that Holiday has been replaced by Adam, but Cyrus is in denial. Refusing to leave, Cyrus insists on staying to find the real Holiday while Brinley makes a daring escape, but not before warning him to be safe. Meanwhile, Cam learns that the damage to her power cortex is irreparable, leading to a grim prognosis.
Cyrus insists on a sleepover in Holiday's room, despite her clear emotional distress and "glitching" episodes. He tries to offer support and understand her struggles, revealing his deep care for her amidst discussions about her abilities and Adam's past. Meanwhile, a chilling new threat emerges on the rooftop as Brinley confronts Adam, who has a deadly plan set to activate during Holiday's six-minute reboot.
The episode dramatically unveils Adam's true identity, showing he has been impersonating Holiday since the Anders family returned from the island. While the real Holiday is trapped and desperately seeks a rescue from Cam, Brinley, disillusioned with the family, forms a treacherous alliance with Adam to achieve her own vengeful goals. The real Holiday's eventual escape sets the stage for a direct confrontation to stop Adam's master plan.
This episode opens with a promotion for Acorns Early, an app designed to teach kids financial literacy. The creators of Six Minutes then provide an update, explaining how the show initially concluded but has since continued with new seasons, expressing gratitude to their dedicated audience. The episode concludes with a recommendation for "Maxine Miles," a choose-your-own-adventure mystery podcast.
Brinley grows frustrated with Holiday's erratic behavior and the family's denial, leading to a heated confrontation. Meanwhile, the real Holiday recounts her traumatic abandonment and resolves to protect her family. The episode culminates in Brinley making a shocking discovery that reveals the true identity of the impostor.
A family dinner takes a dramatic turn as Holiday grapples with her identity as a machine, leading to intense arguments and an emotional outburst. The episode culminates in a shocking confrontation where a supposed ally reveals his true identity and long-held vengeful plot. The revelation leaves Holiday vulnerable and the family reeling from the profound betrayal.
