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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

S6 E15: BBT S6E1: A Poem for Pandalf

BeeBop has to find his old friend Pandalf. But there’s a new feeling he’s experiencing. Something called doubt. Send your poems to [email protected]! 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 meg...

Sep 18, 201914 minSeason 6Ep. 15

S6 E14: BeeBop's Award Tour

He's back and full of questionable honors. 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 30, 20198 minSeason 6Ep. 14

S6 E13: Q&A with BeeBop for Season 6

BeeBop answers Griffin's questions about the next season. 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

Jul 24, 20196 minSeason 6Ep. 13

S6 E12: Jailbreak and Heartbreak

The events on the Shakespeare 820 set things in motion for next season. A lot of motion. 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

Jul 17, 201920 minSeason 6Ep. 12

S6 E11: A Hop, Skip and a Jump

Julianna flexes her power, but gets everyone into a sticky situation. 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

Jul 03, 201916 minSeason 6Ep. 11

ENCORE: Ghost Ship

Hi! I have pneumonia. It’s not a big deal and I’m fine, but I’ve discovered that having pneumonia and trying to podcast is like having a torn ACL and trying to play in the NBA Finals. I’m just like Kevin Durant! So this week we’re re-running an episode from 2016. And we’ll be back in the saddle next week and through the rest of the summer with loads of stories. Thanks for all of your emails and concern. Our listeners are amazing, and we promise to be back in full force now. Thanks! The Alien Adv...

Jun 26, 201915 min

S6 E10: Things Fall Apart-ish

Finn saves the planet with help from an old friend, but a new friendship is on shaky ground. 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

Jun 13, 201923 minSeason 6Ep. 10

A message from BeeBop

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

Jun 07, 20196 min

Bonus: Bloopers Episode

A rundown of many, but not all, of the mistakes we've made. 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 31, 201911 min

S6 E9: The Big Reveal

Finn solves a riddle and creates a quandary! 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 23, 201921 minSeason 6Ep. 9

S6 E8: Sing, Canary, Sing!

Finn finds himself in a cave, with no way out. Here’s the riddle: “I am taken from a mine, and encased in wood, I can never get out, but I always stay sharp.” 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...

May 16, 201920 minSeason 6Ep. 8

S6 E7: Super Bouncy Ball, Take 2

Julianna has one last mission for Finn… 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 08, 201924 minSeason 6Ep. 7

S6 E6: Back to the Future

We check in on what's happening with the explorers, who get some terrible news! 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 01, 201921 minSeason 6Ep. 6

S6 E5: Super Bouncy Ball

Finn's mother suspects something is amiss. 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 24, 201921 minSeason 6Ep. 5

S6 E4: Stowaway

Finn and Julianna throw their best jokes at the Great Fish. But will they be pun-ished? 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 17, 201923 minSeason 6Ep. 4

S6 E3: A Fishy Situation

Finn and Julianna make odd friends at the bottom of the ocean. 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 10, 201923 minSeason 6Ep. 3

S6 E2: Splish Splash

Finn and Julianna become friends, and then get into a heap 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

Apr 03, 201923 minSeason 6Ep. 2

April Fools' Day: Prank Club 2019

Jonathan has something to say, but will BeeBop get the last word? This April Fools’ Day episode is in partnership with Kids Listen, with special shout-outs to Good Words Podcast and Cool Facts About Animals! 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 GZMs...

Apr 01, 201911 min

S6 E1: Battery Pack

Finn finds himself in a familiar place, but can’t seem to connect with the people there. 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 27, 201924 minSeason 6Ep. 1

A Prologue

This week, to kick off season six, we take a look back at the surprising history of the Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. How was it built? Who built it? And what was its first mission like? 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, ...

Mar 20, 201922 min

S5 E20: BeeBop Tales: Small-Time Crook

BeeBop gets a big idea thanks to a listener question. 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

Feb 27, 201919 minSeason 5Ep. 20

S5 E19: BeeBop Tales: Right Before Your Eyes

BeeBop and Pandalf discover new problems, an old foe, and a dastardly disappearing act. 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

Feb 27, 201919 minSeason 5Ep. 19

S5 E18: BeeBop Tales: Change the Channel

BeeBop answers a listener question and makes his small-screen debut. 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

Feb 13, 201916 minSeason 5Ep. 18

S5 E17: BeeBop Tales: Going Batty

BeeBop and Pandalf placate the lava monsters, but encounter a new advisory. It's out of the snake into the frying pan, as the old saying goes. 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/ad...

Feb 07, 201918 minSeason 5Ep. 17

S5 E16: BeeBop Tales: Atticus's Curse

BeeBop takes a break and listens to some kids’ jokes to try to get his laugh back. 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 30, 201912 minSeason 5Ep. 16

S5 E15: BeeBop Tales: Firebreather

It's out of the snake into the frying pan, as the old saying goes. 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 23, 201916 minSeason 5Ep. 15

S5 E14: BeeBop Tales: Pearl of Wisdom

BeeBop is back! And this time, he's taking no prisoners. Or is it he's being taken prisoner? 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 16, 201919 minSeason 5Ep. 14

S5 E13: A Disappearing Act

Boggis claims the goblin throne, but there's one magic trick left up the kids' sleeves. 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

Dec 26, 201831 minSeason 5Ep. 13

S5 E12: The Goblin Lab

The explorers find a way to the goblin planet, but quickly lose control of the situation. Here is Amelia’s robot code! 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

Dec 19, 201821 minSeason 5Ep. 12

S5 E11: Elf on the Self

The explorers land on a strange planet, and are welcomed by a miniature army. Take our poll to decide the fate of the 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. 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

Dec 12, 201830 minSeason 5Ep. 11