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Wolf 359

By: Kinda Evil Genius Productions LLC
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  • Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other than monitoring static and intercepting the occasional decades-old radio broadcast from Earth, so he spends most of his time creating extensive audio logs about the ordinary, day-to-day happenings within the station. But the Hephaestus is an odd place, and life in extremely isolated, zero gravity conditions has a way of doing funny things to people's minds. Even the simplest of tasks can turn into a gargantuan struggle, and the most ordinary-seeming things have a way of turning into anything but that. Wolf 359 is a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age of Radio shows. Take one part space-faring adventure, add one part character drama, and mix in one part absurdist sitcom, and you get Wolf 359.
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  • Episode 1: Succulent Rat-Killing Tar

    Episode 1: Succulent Rat-Killing Tar
    Aug 15 2014
    Our premiere episode. Officer Doug Eiffel, communications officer on board the U.S.S. Hephaestus Station, is willing to go to any lengths to procrastinate his work. Tasked with a pointless hunt for alien intelligence, Eiffel would much rather spend his time complaining about the station’s malfunctioning autopilot system and making sure his stash of contraband cigarettes doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. But when his instruments start picking up a mysterious radio signal from an unidentified source, Eiffel begins to wonder if someone - or something – could be trying to communicate with the Hephaestus. Plus, explosions, dangerous experiments, non-destructive hair driers, handy-dandy tips for surviving in outer space, and creative interpretations for the word coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 2: Little Revolución

    Episode 2: Little Revolución
    Aug 15 2014
    When Eiffel discovers that there’s only one tube of toothpaste remaining on board the Hephaestus, he realizes that a delicate situation is upon the crew. His solution? Steal the toothpaste, barricade the door to the comms room, and hope for the best. How far are Commander Minkowski and Doctor Hilbert willing to go to recover the vital hygiene product? Plus, subzero temperatures, unique negotiating tactics, hydrochloric acid, Winston Churchill misquoting, and Peter Sellers playing a Gameboy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 3: Discomforts, Pains, and Irregularities

    Episode 3: Discomforts, Pains, and Irregularities
    Aug 15 2014
      The time arrives for another one of Dr. Hilbert’s infamous biannual physical and wellness checks, causing Eiffel and Minkowski to descend into a state of panic. With life and limb on the line, they each find creative ways to delay the inevitable: Eiffel through one of his patented mendacity-filled schemes, Minkowski through a very unusual discovery in the station’s greenhouse. Plus, manual resets, meditations on the effects of sticks and stones, anesthetics, the limits of anesthetics, and spinal fluid samples.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
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Amazing Audio Drama

Originally listened to this a couple years ago and am considering starting it again. It starts out as a sitcom, but turns into amazing sci-fi mystery thriller. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and at times your jaw will hit the floor. A perfect 10/10.

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great podcast

loved this so much wish that it never ended listening to it a second time

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BRILLIANT scifi comedy drama

I was sucked in on the first episode. if you are looking for casual scifi comedy this is a great listen

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Nice but Overly Dramatic

I like the general story premise and most of the episodes are very enjoyable. They bring us to the brink so often that it begins to lack believability. The SciFi is nice but I would prefer it without so much drama.

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Amazing

I loved it. it starts as a light sci-fi comedy but after a few episodes I takes a bit more fun and serious tone. I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Great, Sci-fi action comedy!

Very charming and funny but suspenseful. voice acting is great. Slow to start but commit and I promise it's worth it!

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