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.

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2 minutes 18 seconds
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Every episode is under 6 minutes, which means you can play along before school, after school, or literally any time you have six minutes to spare.

Sometimes you'll know the answers. Sometimes you absolutely won't. Either way, you'll want to play again.

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12 August 2026, 7:00 am
12 minutes 20 seconds
S12 E2: The Old Switcheroo
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.
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13 May 2022, 7:00 am
10 minutes 51 seconds
S12 E1: Testing, Testing
Finn gets a little magical advice.
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 May 2022, 7:01 am
6 minutes 20 seconds
S11 E20: BeeBop Tales: Prank Club Origins
BeeBop and Messingham fight for control of the show!
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 April 2022, 7:01 am
7 minutes 53 seconds
S11 E19: BeeBop Tales: Laser Pooch and Other Curiosities
BeeBop answers your most pressing questions!
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 March 2022, 7:01 am
9 minutes
S11 E18: BeeBop Tales: Baby Attack
BeeBop faces off against a strange new enemy.
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 March 2022, 7:01 am
9 minutes 23 seconds
S11 E17: BeeBop Tales: Build-a-Bot Workshop
BeeBop faces a new danger while getting repaired.
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 March 2022, 8:01 am
8 minutes 23 seconds
S11 E16: BeeBop Tales: Team Tiny
BeeBop makes a dangerous pact.
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 March 2022, 8:01 am
9 minutes 26 seconds
S11 E15: BeeBop Tales: Clash of the Tinies
BeeBop takes a crack at being a champion!
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 February 2022, 8:01 am
2 minutes 48 seconds
S11 E14: BeeBop Tales: The Lost Episodes
BeeBop is here to tell the stories too embarrassing for Baron von Messingham!
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 February 2022, 8:01 am
11 minutes 46 seconds
S11 E13: Where Is My Mind?
Finn has a life-changing choice to make.
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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 January 2022, 8:02 am
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