6 episodes

THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.

In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.

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    • 4.6 • 11 Ratings

THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.

In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.

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    THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.

    In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.

    Coming soon to Maximum Fun.

    • 1 min
    The Exodus Program and You

    The Exodus Program and You

    What do you say to the residents of a planet facing imminent destruction? How do you convince them to leave their homes? Find out on this training tape intended for representatives of the Department of Frontier Affairs.

    • 17 min
    Hiraeth Moon 2

    Hiraeth Moon 2

    On a lunar outpost, former news anchor Cadi Al-Basr hosts a nostalgic radio program meant for registered colonists. When the moon's native residents start calling in, Cadi and her producer Nisma have to figure out what they're trying to say and whether to put their message on the air.

    • 19 min
    Retention

    Retention

    Perry wants to cancel his account. But it turns out that if he gets rid of this comprehensive communication, entertainment and security system that he might lose a part of himself, too.

    • 16 min
    The Grand Prize

    The Grand Prize

    Larry is down-on-his-luck until GalCom awards him free passage on a luxury space cruiser. The experimental craft is designed to travel faster than any previous ship of its kind. On board, Larry is surrounded by strange, well-to-do people who won't talk to him. But slowly he starts to hear a flood of mysterious voices in his head.

    • 20 min
    The Topiary

    The Topiary

    Rangers Leon and Michael are the only residents of The Topiary - a tiny tourist planet near the edge of the galaxy, lush with exotic plant life. But due to budget cuts The Topiary is shutting down. So Leon decides to document their remaining time together. When their final visitor arrives, things go much differently than Leon expected

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

hopelessbromantic ,

Great writing, incredible format

Perfect for fans of short form fiction, short vignettes that completely transport you for 20 minutes or so into a completely new and deeply interesting place. Highly recommended.

Docclops ,

Very Smart Very Funny

I just found this podcast and I must say it is brilliant. Smart and funny. There needs to be more. Everyone who like Comedy Si-Fi needs this in there life

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