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The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids

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The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids (start with Episode 1), told in 15-20 minute episodes for parents to put on when driving around town, or to marathon on road trips, or to bond over before bed. The story centers on Finn Caspian, an 8-year-old boy aboard The Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy the Marlowe. When pressed, we describe it as a "mystery gang" story, sort of like Scooby-Doo in space. The story is written and performed by Jonathan Messinger, author of Hiding Out, former web editor of Time Out Chicago Kids, and father of two boys. His son Griffin, 7, serves as editor of the story, appearing in episodes to critique, make predictions and express skepticism that his father knows what he's talking about, which also happens to be the way the rest of their relationship works. Produced in partnership with Gen-Z Media. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com.

Episodes

S3 E9: Which Witch?

In this week's episode, we find Elias, alone in a strange cottage, being coached by an old woman to defeat the witches who have taken over her planet. Can Elias do it? Can he trick the final witch into oblivion? 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 [email protected]. For more great shows, visit ...

Nov 29, 201727 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 E8: Get Out of Dodge

When last we saw our trusty explorers, they were stuck playing an alien game show that was rigged against them! Can Abigail solve the riddle posed in the game? Did the listeners solve it for her? Is the damage done to Jonathan's fragile ego too much to bear? Affirmative on all counts! Tune in to see how the explorers finally get off the game show planet, and what bad omen follows them up into space. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Gree...

Nov 22, 201726 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 E7: Show Time!

It's game show time! The explorers find themselves on the most bizarre planet yet, where they are contestants on a game show. If they do well, they're allowed to stay as guests, but if they miss their marks, it's into the Fail Jail they go! Once again, we have another puzzle for our listeners, and this time it's Abigail who needs your help! Send your solutions to [email protected]! My video about how we make the Sound Club sounds. The video on Facebook. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Insta...

Nov 15, 201730 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 E6: Mass Confusion

In this week's episode, Vale must summon what courage he has to try to stop the Mite King from gobbling up his friends. Abigail and Foggy have their own plans to help, and the explorers learn a little about what Mr. Sparkles may be. And I don't want to say there's a BeeBop Tales Season 3 preview this week…but there might be. My video about how we make the Sound Club sounds. The video on Facebook. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenbe...

Nov 08, 201724 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 E5: The Mighty King

This week, the puzzle is solved, but the problems are just beginning! Finn figures out how to break the aliens' spell over his friends, but in doing so, releases an even greater, but tiny, danger. Also, questions arise about Jonathan's ability to carry a tune. My video about how we make the Sound Club sounds. The video on Facebook. 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 ...

Nov 01, 201726 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Bonus: The Legend of Sleepy Marlowe

In our Halloween bonus episode, the explorers of the Marlowe face off against the Headless Robot. It takes some creative thinking on their part to figure out how to appease the ghost, and it doesn't go too smoothly at first. But! Thanks to some literary ingenuity, they might just save the Marlowe. Also! We have clues to our toughest puzzle yet, and only two listeners have gotten it right! If you know the answer, send yours to [email protected]. Good luck! Check out our Kids Listen pals: What...

Oct 27, 201719 min

S3 E4: Repeat Business

The kids are back in space! They follow the coordinates etched into the stone, um, given to them by Mr. Sparkles. Things seem just fine at first, when they encounter a town, with what looks like people walking around the square. But it doesn't take long for things to go haywire, and Finn has to solve a puzzle to save his friends. And we need your help! You may need to listen closely a second time around to figure it out. If you know the answer, send yours to [email protected]. Good luck! My ...

Oct 25, 201729 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 E3: The Day the Grown-Ups Quit

In today's episode, the kids experience the scene foreshadowed in episode 1, and they have to decide what to do once the adults disappear. And questions still surround Megbot, and the little blue baby alien that showed up last episode isn't helping. And finally, Jonathan takes a week off from introducing the show and BeeBop doesn't like it! My video about how we make the Sound Club sounds. The video on Facebook. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks...

Oct 18, 201725 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 E2: A Wrinkle of Mine

In today's episode, we dive a little deeper into what makes Meg, Abigail's new robot, so mysterious. And we find out what that thing is floating in the library! Also, there's a note for parents at the end of this episode, if you have a minute to indulge us. 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...

Oct 11, 201726 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 E1: Birthday Surprise

We're back for another season! In this week's episode, we introduce the central mystery of the season, and wonder what's up with Abigail's new robot! 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 [email protected]. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Oct 04, 201729 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Spoiler Club!

In this week's preview of Season 3, our editor Griffin sits down with our introbot BeeBop, to make some educated (and some questionable) guesses at what is going to happen in the next season. What does BeeBop think will happen to Finn? What books has Griffin spied his dad reading? And how does anyone in that house get any sleep? Find out in today's special edition of Spoiler Club! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfai...

Sep 27, 20179 min

BeeBop Q&A

In today's special bonus episode, BeeBop takes over and answers questions from BeeBop Tales listeners. BeeBop opens up about his origins, his struggles with the English language, and how he feels about refrigerators. (Hint: It's not good.) 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 [email protected]. ...

Sep 20, 201715 min

Jokes!

Our listeners are hilarious, and they send us amazing jokes every day. In today's bonus episode, BeeBop, Griffin and Jonathan read a bunch of kids' jokes, and play even more jokes recorded and sent in by kid comedians. These jokes may result in blurred vision due to laugh tears, so please drive safely! 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 Com...

Sep 01, 201719 min

Elias and the Double Eclipse

Today we have a bonus episode, inspired by Monday's big solar eclipse! Elias sneaks off to a planet to witness a double eclipse, but gets a little more than he bargained for. Thanks to our friends at kid podcasts Ear Snacks and Brains On! for letting us play their solar eclipse songs in our episode. 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 Common...

Aug 17, 201724 min

S2 E24: BeeBop Tales: The Opposite of Survival

It's the BeeBop Tales Season 2 Finale! Can you believe it? Why, it seems like only yesterday, BeeBop was eating all of my valuable and sentimentally meaningful art, but it's turned out that's nothing compared to what he's lived through. In today's episode, we see him face down Dr. Perkolator, who, we learned last episode, seemed to have betrayed him. And BeeBop manages to answer a listener question about squid armies at the same time. All in a day's work. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is ...

Jul 26, 201721 minSeason 2Ep. 24

S2 E23: BeeBop Tales: The Twin Towers

In this week's episode, BeeBop traverses five of the Seven Dimensions of Messingham, facing off with two snakes, 332 babies, and even worse, 332 adults. Will he ever reach the final showdown with Messingham? Will the Bubble Ninja finally be able to show her skills? Find out in this week's penultimate episode! 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 Creat...

Jul 19, 201718 minSeason 2Ep. 23

S2 E22: BeeBop Tales: The First Level

In this week's episode, BeeBop begins a journey to defeat Barron von Messingham once and for all. But first, he must enter the Messingham Tower, and make it to the top, one level at a time. And waiting for him at the end of the first level is a very particular plant. 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 joke...

Jul 12, 201718 minSeason 2Ep. 22

S2 E21: BeeBop Tales: No Bones About It

In this week's episode, BeeBop has to solve a riddle with the help of listeners, but that's only where the trouble begins! Will the toys enlist in BeeBop's battle? Will the evil Messingham foil him once and for all? How much topspin does BeeBop's forehand really possess? There's only one way to know… 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 Commo...

Jul 07, 201718 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Play Robot Road Trip!

In honor of the summer family vacation, members of Kids Listen—the nonprofit org full of the best kids' podcasters in all the land—are publishing episodes related to road trips! As big fans of the games you play in the car on those long rides, we thought we'd make one up for our listeners. All you have to do is record your kids (or your whole family!) saying the words or sounds on the list below, email us the file, and we'll edit it into the pre-recorded story and send it back to you. Just use t...

Jul 04, 20179 min

S2 E20: BeeBop Tales: Bops in Toyland

In this week's episode, BeeBop finds himself racing through another dimension, only to run straight into a puzzling problem. And, is there no end to the reach of Messingham?! We may never know. 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 [email protected]. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Lear...

Jun 28, 201722 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2 E19: BeeBop Tales: Don't Step on My Blue Laser Shoes

BeeBop is back for another mini-series, and this one is one of his more ridiculous (and that's saying a lot!) In this week's episode, BeeBop and a new friend hop through portal after portal, running from the time police! Will they escape, or will the Van Damme puns eventually catch up with them? There's only one way to find out! 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 Vis...

Jun 21, 201722 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Thanks, Jokes & Apologies

BeeBop decided to take some liberties with the recordings of BeeBop Tales 2, so we need to wait one more week for Electric Beepaloo to roll out. In the meantime, BeeBop and Jonathan discuss recording procedures and listen to some jokes sent in from kids! See you next week! And thanks to everyone who came out on Sunday to the live show! So fun to meet so many awesome kids! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Worksho...

Jun 14, 201710 min

BeeBop Tales 2: Electric Beepaloo

A podcast event like no other, we couldn't just kick off Season 2 of BeeBop Tales without a trailer! Here's the info for our live show at Printers Row! 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 [email protected]. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Jun 07, 20175 min

S2 E15: Part B: A New Friend

It's the final finale of season 2! When we find Finn, he's up in the air, and falling from a dangerous height. Will Finn be able to save himself, and the strange planet of King Huxley? Will he be able to find his friends? Will the trumpet aliens ever cease that racket?! There's a lot happening in this season 2 finale, plus a little fan service at the end. Here's the info for our live show at Printers Row! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mar...

May 31, 201730 minSeason 2Ep. 15

S2 E15: Part A: The Squeeze

In this week's episode, Finn is on his own, facing down the giant alien. Will he be able to save the planet? Will he be able to find his friends? Will the trumpet alien finally play a jazzy tune? In part 1 of our season 2 finale, Finn will find himself channeling an unexpected hero as he tries to save the day. 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 Crea...

May 24, 201723 minSeason 2Ep. 15

S2 E14: Blown Away

In this week's episode, the explorers return to King Huxley's planet, unsure of what will happen when they return the amulet to the king. And it turns out the unexpected happens, but not the unexpected the troop expected! And this time, the troop may not be able to join forces to win the day! It's the penultimate episode of Season 2! Aaahhh! 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 mu...

May 17, 201727 minSeason 2Ep. 14

S2 E13: The Dead Zone

In this week's episode, the explorers need to return the amulet to King Huxley, but on the way there they hear from an old friend, run into an old friend, and make a new friend. Unfortunately, that new friend is a ghost who conscripts them to fight a menace that's terrorizing the space graveyard. Just another typical day for Intergalactic Explorers! 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. ...

May 10, 201735 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2 E12: Wild at Heart

In this week's episode, things are really heating up as the explorers have to find a way to get the final piece of the amulet, while a wild horde of space animals hunts them, and King Huxley's explorers try to take it for themselves. Will Finn be able to escape the yeti guards like his little sister did? Will they finally make the amulet whole? Will a space animal have fur for lunch? All of those questions will be answered in this episode! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story p...

May 03, 201730 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2 E11: Part B: TooKoo's Zoo Crew

In this week's episode, we're back with Finn and the rest of the Explorers in Troop 301, as they seek the final missing piece of the amulet. But they land on a planet in crisis (for a change!), have to run for their lives from some very…interesting aliens, and have to help restore the balance. 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. Sen...

Apr 26, 201727 minSeason 2Ep. 11

BeeBop's Family Tree

In today's episode, BeeBop pranks Jonathan out of the picture, and then takes over to tell a story from his past. This episode is part of the Kids Listen Sweeps! Kids Listen is a collective of some of the best kids' podcast makers in the world, and as a joint effort, many of us took the "family tree" theme, and made an episode around it. To find out more about it, you can read it about it on the Kids Listen blog. The music you heard in this episode was all by Podington Bear, available on Free Mu...

Apr 22, 201717 min