5 episodes

Station Obscura follows the interstellar wanderings of one astronaut-scientist Dr. Steve Apollo as he meanders the expanse of the universe, capturing stories he picks up with his frequency interceptor. Each season Dr. Apollo and the Station Obscura Earth team releases the latest three-episode story acquired by the Doctor from a new voice in our galaxy.

Become a Station Obscura writer! Visit stationobscura.com for more info.

Station Obscura Station Obscura

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    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

Station Obscura follows the interstellar wanderings of one astronaut-scientist Dr. Steve Apollo as he meanders the expanse of the universe, capturing stories he picks up with his frequency interceptor. Each season Dr. Apollo and the Station Obscura Earth team releases the latest three-episode story acquired by the Doctor from a new voice in our galaxy.

Become a Station Obscura writer! Visit stationobscura.com for more info.

    What Lies Beyond, Writer Interview

    What Lies Beyond, Writer Interview

    Get to know the creator and writer of What Lies Beyond, Zak Adams. Zak talks with Station Obscura editor Devon Hoar and tech man Greg about his writing path, favorite movies, inspirations, and tips for other writers. 

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    Adams is the creator and writer of What Lies Beyond, a Station Obscura story. He grew up in Charlotte, VT, and studied Film & English at the University of Vermont. Adams’ passions include writing and making films. Currently, he is studying for a Master’s degree in Film Production from the University of Southern California. Adams hopes to one day make satirical films that embody the regional quirks of Vermont and New England. Listen to the interview to learn more! 



    Zak mentions the following as inspiration for What Lies Beyond:

    Dracula by John Harper

    Nice Try! podcast, Biosphere 2: The Theater of Utopia (listen here: https://megaphone.link/VMP8096854668)

    "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw

    Moon (2009), directed by Duncan Jones

    The cover art for Silent Running (1972), directed by Douglad Trumbull

    • 21 min
    What Lies Beyond, Part III

    What Lies Beyond, Part III

    The finale: The safety of our astronaut uncertain, his fate in the hands of Dr. Eliza Rodriguez. She stands before the executive board of the Cage Corporation - a collection of the most powerful business people and innovative scientific thinkers on planet earth. They hang on her every word as she delivers her plea for a 34 million mile mission to rescue Dr. John Parry from Mars. Will she save Dr. Parry or will she discover what lies beyond?

    Visit our website for a full cast list and for more info on the show: stationobscura.com

    • 21 min
    What Lies Beyond, Part II

    What Lies Beyond, Part II

    On the surface of Mars, Dr. Parry is nearing his destination. 

    For a full cast list or to become a Station Obscura writer, visit stationobscura.com 

    • 14 min
    What Lies Beyond, Part I

    What Lies Beyond, Part I

    What Lies Beyond follows doctors Eliza Rodriguez and John Parry as they navigate the cosmos on behalf of the illustrious Cage Corporation to assess the readiness of the world’s most intelligent, most human AI robot. Released over three weeks, we’ll accompany these scientists as they risk finding out what lies beyond.

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    • 11 min
    Trailer: What Lies Beyond

    Trailer: What Lies Beyond

    Station Obscura's first story, What Lies Beyond, premieres August 2020. Are you ready to find out what lies beyond? 

    Drs. Eliza Rodriguez and John Parry have been tasked by Cage Corporation to assess the readiness of the world's most intelligent, most human AI robot. Following their story to Mars and making contact with the AI, writer Zak Adams has created an immersive and emotional story that looks at what it means to be human in this vast universe. 

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Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

N.M. Kaye ,

Love a good anthology

The last year in the pandemic pulled my focus in a million different directions. I really appreciate shows like this one that can tell a concise, fascinating story in bite-sized (15-30 minute) collections of episodes.

GCrowe89 ,

Love this podcast!

This is what podcasting is all about! Reminiscent of the best of old time radio shows on a modern medium!!

Manda Mikala ,

Fantastic show

This show really takes you out of your mind and into a new world. The stakes are high, the plot thickens. It’s a delightful ride for any Science fiction fan.

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