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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

S9 E10: A Welcome Guest

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 202114 minSeason 9Ep. 10

S9 E9: Cave Dwelling

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 202115 minSeason 9Ep. 9

S9 E8: Unplanned Planet

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 202115 minSeason 9Ep. 8

S9 E7: Gesundheit

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 202114 minSeason 9Ep. 7

BeeBopipedia!

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 202111 min

S9 E6: Smell Ya Later!

The kids encounter some stinky obstacles on their search for the moonworm. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202115 minSeason 9Ep. 6

S9 E5: Worming Out of Trouble

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202117 minSeason 9Ep. 5

S9 E4: The Uncommon Cold

Book three in the Finn series is upon 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 [email protected]. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202111 minSeason 9Ep. 4

S9 E3: See Ya Later, Crater!

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 202118 minSeason 9Ep. 3

S9 E2: Here we go! Re-Re-Re-Reunion

Here’s the link for the Facebook live! https://www.facebook.com/chipublib/posts/10159206750427454 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202120 minSeason 9Ep. 2

S9 E1: Here we go! The Green Machine

New episode coming Friday! So we’re getting back into the swing of the season with the first ep of season 7! Season 7 kicks off with a little tension among the explorers, and a whole lot of spookiness coming from the Shakespeare! 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 g...

Jan 25, 202121 minSeason 9Ep. 1

S8 E4: W(h)ere is Vale?

This week is our annual Halloween special, and it finds the explorers back on the Marlowe. But this time, they’ve brought something back from their explorations! 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. Vi...

Oct 28, 202017 minSeason 8Ep. 4

S8 E3: New live show!

Big news is that we’re having a live event on Saturday. It’s free and it’s on Zoooooooommm. It happens at 4pm Central Time on Saturday, and it’s hosted by The Book Cellar here in Chicago. To register, you just have to email [email protected] subject line: Finn Caspian/Messinger RSVP. Hope to see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 20205 minSeason 8Ep. 3

S8 E2: The Accidental Volcano

Hi there! Here’s a little excerpt of the second Finn book. Big news is that we’re having a live event on Saturday. It’s free and it’s on Zoooooooommm. It happens at 4pm Central Time on Saturday, and it’s hosted by The Book Cellar here in Chicago. To register, you just have to email [email protected] subject line: Finn Caspian/Messinger RSVP. Hope to see you there! The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop ...

Oct 14, 202017 minSeason 8Ep. 2

S8 E1: The Fuzzy Apocalypse

Hi! This is a very, very, very special episode for us. Today we’ll be reading the first chapter of The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: The Fuzzy Apocalypse. That’s the first book in the new Finn Caspian series! We’re also giving away stickers to anyone who buys the book. You can find links to the book at finncaspian.com/books. I hope you like it! 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. O...

Sep 22, 202012 minSeason 8Ep. 1

S7 E11: Re-Re-Re-Re-Re-Reunion

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202019 minSeason 7Ep. 11

S7 E10: We're baaaacckk

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 202021 minSeason 7Ep. 10

S7 E9: Write the Story: When We Meat Again

Today’s episode is another special episode, where we’re asking our listeners at home to help us write the ending of our story. And, this story was inspired by our friend Mick Sullivan’s book, The Meatshower. So anyone who participates will be entered into a raffle to win one of five copies of Mick’s book! Just email your ending to [email protected], subject: Meat. And if you’ve never listened to it, you have to check out Mick’s podcast for kids, The Past & the Curious! The Alien Adventures o...

May 06, 202015 minSeason 7Ep. 9

S7 E8: Encore: Elias and the Double Eclipse

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 202025 minSeason 7Ep. 8

S7 E7: Prank Club Assemble!

BeeBop is back with another back full of tricks provided by our listeners. Jonathan is in hiding. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 20209 minSeason 7Ep. 7

S7 E6: Solo Robo Endings, Part 1

Thanks to all of our amazing kid writers! Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here. 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 sh...

Mar 25, 202019 minSeason 7Ep. 6

S7 E5: Solo Robo

Hi! Because so many kids around the world are staying home from school right now, we thought it would be fun to work on an episode of our show with all of these young writers! Listen to this week’s episode, and then write the episode’s ending! We’ll put those endings in the next episode! Here is a link to some questions to get you thinking about how the episode should end. Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recom...

Mar 18, 202026 minSeason 7Ep. 5

S7 E4: More March Madness

Send your suggestions to [email protected], subject line “March.” 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 20207 minSeason 7Ep. 4

S7 E3: March Madness

We’re back with a new ep on Friday, but here’s a quick announcement from BeeBop and Jonathan, but mostly BeeBop. Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here. 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...

Mar 11, 20206 minSeason 7Ep. 3

S7 E2: Re-Re-Re-Re-Reunion

The Marlowe and the Shakespeare strike a deal. Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here. 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 gre...

Jan 29, 202019 minSeason 7Ep. 2

S7 E1: The Green Machine

We’re baaaaaaaaacccckkkk!!! Season 7 kicks off with a little tension among the explorers, and a whole lot of spookiness coming from the Shakespeare! Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here. 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 Visa...

Jan 08, 202020 minSeason 7Ep. 1

S6 E19: New Year's Resolutions

As BeeBop would say, “We’re back, baby!” BeeBop is conquering his writer’s block and Jonathan has pulled his nose out of a book and now we’re ready to roll! Happy New Year! 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 ...

Dec 28, 20196 minSeason 6Ep. 19

S6 E18: A BeeBop Poetry Reading

Find out how he gets past the Angry Mango next week! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 20199 minSeason 6Ep. 18

S6 E17: Halloween 2019: Voltronix's Revenge!

This year for Halloween, the kids in Explorers Troop 301 have decided to take it easy. But once Voltronix gets into the mix, there’s nothing simple or easy about it! 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...

Oct 31, 201920 minSeason 6Ep. 17

S6 E16: ENCORE: The Legend of Sleepy Marlowe

Hi! We’ve had a lot going on of late, and now there’s a teacher strike in Chicago (solidarity!) so we’ve had a hard time recording. But we’ll be back very soon to polish off BeeBop Tales and get back to the next season of Finn Caspian! Check in next week for our new Halloween special. Thanks! 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...

Oct 23, 201919 minSeason 6Ep. 16