96 episodes
Wolf 359 Kinda Evil Genius Productions, LLC
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4.9 • 4.2K Ratings
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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 47: Into the Depths
Please be advised this episode of Wolf 359 contains violence. Listener discretion is advised.
The crew of the Hephaestus's day just got a whole lot worse. The funeral they were holding was interrupted by one of the deceased seemingly coming back to life, their station is being battered by radiation, and Hera has gone offline. And - oh yes - the alien contact event they've been hearing so much about has only just started. It's going to take everything the beleaguered team has to weather the storm, deal with the two enemy prisoners in their midst, and come to grips with what's happened to Captain Lovelace. Plus, a chain reaction, trash duty, cool dental plans, the sacred tradition of "Nose Goes," and why we get into trouble.
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Episode 48: Theta Scenario
Please be advised this episode of Wolf 359 contains mentions of violence, death, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
As Eiffel, Minkowski, Hera, and Lovelace try to decide how to allocate their limited resources, Kepler finally reveals some of Goddard Futuristics's most deeply held secrets. Before the crew can consider the existential implications of these revelations, however, they'll need to deal with their own growing fears, insecurities, and personal conflicts. Plus, snake-filled pits, educated guesses, paradigm shifts, impractical human emotions, and the remainder of our musical program.
Tonight's episode features Julia Morizawa in the role of Commander Zhang. It also features The Waltz of the Flowers, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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Episode 49: Out of the Loop
With the end of the Urania's repairs in sight, the crew is throwing all their energy into one final push. But as the finish line inches closer, Captain Lovelace begins to notice something strange. Work is mysteriously getting undone each morning, and certain events seem to be repeating themselves day in and day out. What is happening? And why does no one else seem to notice? Plus, hydraulic horsepower, horrific manipulation, highly unlikely events, the sledgehammer approach, and Hephaestus Crisis Dog Years.
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Episode 50: The Hiccups Method
It’s been a few weeks since the crew aborted repairs on the Urania, and they are no closer to figuring out how to satisfy the aliens' mysterious demands. If only they had someone on board who shared some sort of connection with these beings... But convincing Captain Lovelace to try and reach out to the alien presence for answers is only half the battle - they will have to really think outside the box in order to make contact. Plus, Borg network action, intergalactic twenty questions, Ouija boards, the Avatar State, and purely academic curiosity.
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Episode 51: Shut Up and Listen
Space Monkey Radio proudly presents U.F.Overview: a new series that offers in-depth analysis on the possibility of alien contact, and explores the complex realities of communicating with non-terrestrial beings. What do we know? How do we know it? When will we know that what we're trying to know is something we can know? Join our two intrepid co-hosts as they ponder these questions. Plus, archive recordings, hapless civilians, nine-dimensional formats, the world's suckiest pleasure cruise, and the forefront of evil in thirty-two different star systems.
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Episode 52: Constructive Criticism
Following the fiasco that was his latest attempt at radio journalism, Officer Eiffel has retreated away from the crew, working long hours by himself. Things take a turn for the worse, however, when a dangerous gas is accidentally released throughout the station. Quarantined in Hilbert's old lab while Hera works to undo the environmental damage, the crew and their prisoners resorts to increasingly desperate means to stave off boredom, slow-simmering resentments, and Eiffel's growing insecurities about his place on the Hephaestus. Plus, tragic accidents, slight malfunctions, Franken-Nouveau decor, interjection-y glory, and a complete lack of moral compass.
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Customer Reviews
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Hey I’d like to say, by far one of the most exiting, intelligent and not to mention downright hilarious at times live pod/radio shows I’ve heard to date, really enjoyed listening to Wolf 359. That said, I was wondering, as I start up watching star trek deep space 9 I had forgotten the base that the surgically modified Jean Luke Picard attacked just pior to the first episode, was called Wolf 359. Any coincidence there guys? Just asking…. Anyhow loved the show would recommend it to anyone who enjoys sci-fi literature or story content that will surprise you! Thanks so much for putting it out there guys! 2018
- p.s. 3/23/2023-
I’m currently re-listening, and i must say that it has aged well! Even more nuance and subtle details have revealed themselves on the second time around, and the foreknowledge of what’s to come does not spoil the experience in the least. Thanks to all of you who created this masterful presentation.
Too much arguing
Definitely not my favorite podcast … One thing that really made me dislike this podcast was just how much the characters argued! Now i can understand, they’re in a spaceship they really want to get off, of course you’re going to be irritated with your crew mates, but holy crap it felt like they never stopped! It seemed like the only way a big thing/plot point could be through arguing, all the characters get into an argument, somebody accidentally reveals something big while they’re yelling, everybody’s surprised and then they talk about that big thing that was revealed.
Plus, besides that, it just felt like a LOT of arguing in general, as i said earlier, totally understandable that all the characters are annoyed with each other, and maybe it’s just the way i was raised, but i feel like they could’ve done something else to solve their issues!
Another thing, some lines are quite cheesy 😅 If Doug says something cheesy, i don’t really mind it because he is just like that.
One thing i really liked was Doug’s and Minkovski’s friendship, very sweet!
A must listen
Funny with a overarching story and great memorable characters. This took me on a journey and I’m still sad it’s over.
The story unravels a little slowly in the beginning, but its worth it. One of my favorites ❤️