The Flight of the Bucket SuperHappy Productions
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The SS Watercress has seen better days. Its captain hasn’t been sober in a decade, mutant rats are plotting a coup, and the chief engineer keeps eating pills he found on the floor. Still, despite the odds, the old bucket manages to keep flying high...
Just not as high as the captain.
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Episode 1: The New Pilot
For years, Cap’n Joshivia (Jerzy) S. Standard and his motley crew have cruised the space lanes in their rusty old bucket of a ship, the Watercress, trying to stay one step ahead of their creditors and the occasional (malevolent) space fungus. But all that is nothing compared to what comes next: their official safety inspection.
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Episode 2: Spit & Polish
Caught off guard by Gutman’s stern nature, the Cap’n attempts to crank up the charm. It does not go well. However, circumstances arise that disrupt the inspection and put everyone's life on the line.
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Episode 3: Take a Chance
The crew, along with Gutman, are in dire straits as enemy warships bear down. Amid the chaos, The Cap’n makes Gutman an offer that is both repugnant and impossible to refuse.
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Episode 4: The Caper
Adrift in an unknown region of space, the crew attempts to spacetape the Watercress back together. The mutated rats make their move. The Cap’n contemplates the sensual aura of an alleycat while also planning a bit of larceny. Zach discovers he might possess a spiritual side.
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Episode 5:The Caper II or How Zach Got His Groove Back
Lungz and Gutman adjust to prison life. Zach continues to explore his spiritual side, with mixed results. The Cap’n spends some time at a day spa with an A.I.-enhanced bidet.
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Episode 6: Refreshments
Tensions rise as the Cap’n discovers he consumed all of the booze on the ship. To avoid dreaded sobriety, the Cap’n orders Lungz to synthesize a substitute intoxicant from the ship's refuse. Then, things begin to get weird.
Customer Reviews
Funny stuff!
Well done! A very fun listen, with good writing and memorable characters. Love the voices and sound background…I like to listen with earbuds so I don’t miss anything.
I’m biased
Give us a listen, or not. It’s all up to you.
Amazing!!!
Great first season. Looking forward to more! Excellent writing and voices are amazing!!