The Voice Of Free Planet X

Do you like fun? Then you’ll love this.

The shear creative force rocketing out of this man’s brain is astounding. Add to that a story-telling style reminiscent of the classic Southern writers, plus a rotating team of very talented voice actors, and you have a special work of art entering your ears. Mr. Axelrod’s show has gone through different artistic periods, and they’re all worth exploring.

Imagine if Ira Glass or Sarah Koenig ran their shows out of Callahan's Crosstime Saloon... Jared Axelrod is a mild-mannered, thoughtful and insatiably curious reporter for Galactic Public Radio, the first human to hold that role. Jared travels throughout the multiverse, interviewing people of all different occupations, timelines and species. Occasionally he is joined by his wife, J.R. Blackwell (when she isn't busy with her day job as an administrator in Hell), or his alien producer, Thall. But Jared may not be the impartial observer he seems to be ... and forces beyond our world have taken an uncomfortable interest in his activities. THE VOICE OF FREE PLANET X is part science fiction serial, part loving satire of public radio, and a sincere, honest, and beautiful exploration of what it means to be human. (NOTE: This review is for the relaunched version of the show, which began with a new Episode 1 in July 2015.)

Brilliantly executed and amazingly insightful and funny take on intergalactic NPR programming. I've loved Jared's storytelling from the old format, and this is a wonderful new level of that!