326 episodes

THE VOICE OF FREE PLANET X is public radio from another dimension. Hosted by Jared Axelrod, this show is for fans of science-fiction and fantasy, public radio interview shows like This American Life and Serial, and twists on that format like Limetown and The Black Tapes. If you're new, good places to start are "Paused," about a support group for stranded time-travelers, "One. Precious.Thing." about the first artificial intelligence and it's programmers, or whatever's most recent.

The Voice Of Free Planet X Jared Axelrod

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 37 Ratings

THE VOICE OF FREE PLANET X is public radio from another dimension. Hosted by Jared Axelrod, this show is for fans of science-fiction and fantasy, public radio interview shows like This American Life and Serial, and twists on that format like Limetown and The Black Tapes. If you're new, good places to start are "Paused," about a support group for stranded time-travelers, "One. Precious.Thing." about the first artificial intelligence and it's programmers, or whatever's most recent.

    Episode 29 - A Very Planet X X-Mas

    Episode 29 - A Very Planet X X-Mas

    Many people the world over liked Christmas a lot.
    But Lucifer, Who Is the Morningstar, did not.
     
    The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jadzia Axelrod.
    This episode featured “Bitterest Winter Nights by Emma Wallace. You can listen to more of her work at iamemma.com
    Additional music for this episode, Holiday Weasel and Krampus's Workshop by Kevin MacLeod. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins.
    This episode could not have existed without the performances of Russell Collins, Dave Robison of WonderThing Studios, J.R. Blackwell of D&D Dads, Jeff Stormer of Party of One, and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod.
    This incredibly talented cast is going to be doing a special live reading of this episode’s script on Christmas Eve Night at 8pm. You can find more information about that on the Patreon,  the Voice of Free Planet X Facebook group, and the Voice of Free Planet X newsletter
    Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx. 

    • 21 min
    Episode 28 - Brother To A Dragon

    Episode 28 - Brother To A Dragon

    Fan-favorite Lucifer, Who Is The Morningstar, sits down for an interview the likes of heaven and hell have ever seen! Can Jared handle this most demonic of guests? And what of the infernal entourage lurking in the shadows?
    Recorded live at the Philadelphia Podcast Festival!
     
     
    The Voice of Free Planet X is written and directed by Jared Axelrod.
    This episode could not have existed without the performances of Zaki Hagins, Russell Collins, CJ Higgins of My Gay Agenda, Phil Thomas and Andy Hunter of West Phillians, Jennifer Rodgers, J.R. Blackwell and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod.
    Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx. 
    Check out photos of the amazing demon makeup Sara Gates did at planetx.libsyn.com
    The Voice of Free Planet X is distributed by Galactic Public Radio.

    • 40 min
    Lucifer's Titles

    Lucifer's Titles

    The Voice of Free Planet X returns to the Philadelphia Podcast Festival, and we've got a hell of a guest! Lucifer, Who Is The Morningstar has agreed to an interview, so we're all in for a devil of time! Catch the show June 23, 4pm, at Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse.

    • 3 min
    What We Talk About When We Talk About

    What We Talk About When We Talk About

     
    Rev. Charon's got a great guest for their hit talk show What The Blessing: The Voice of Free Planet X's own Jared Axelrod! But things do not quite go as planned...
    Whether you are just coming to VFPX or an long-time fan, this episode is a must-listen!
    Recorded live at Balticon 52!
     
     
    The Voice of Free Planet X is written and directed by Jared Axelrod.
    This episode could not have existed without the performances of Christiana Ellis of Space Casey & Five More Minutes, Jason Gregory Banks of Talk Nerdy 2 Me, Dave Robison of The Roundtable Podcast, A. F. Grappin & Erin Kazmark of The Melting Podcast, John Walker, Tee Morris,  J.R. Blackwell, Allie Press and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod.
    Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx. 
     

    • 46 min
    Live Show Coming to Balticon 52!

    Live Show Coming to Balticon 52!

    That’s right, The Voice of Free Planet X returns for a live show at Balticon 52, Saturday at 5pm in the Pride of Baltimore II room. I’ll be joined by a host of podcast luminaries, some familiar voices to loyal listeners and some brand new to the show! It’s all happening at Balticon 52, Saturday at 5pm in the Pride of Baltimore II room
    You won’t want to miss it!
     

    • 1 min
    Episode 26 - Bringing The Universe To You

    Episode 26 - Bringing The Universe To You

    The Voice of Free Planet X returns to The Philadelphia Podcast Festival with a brand new live show! In an effort to bring an understanding from two sides of an intergalactic conflict, VFPX host Jared Axelrod invites Salamander Keep (Phil Thomas) and Loam Sodden (Andy Holman Hunter) to debate. But how can they when they keep getting interupted by time-traveler Tiff Tock (Lizzy Hindman-Harvey)? And why is the Devil himself, Lucifer, Who Is The Morningstar (Russell G Collins) hanging around in the audience?
    From the ends of space to the depths of Hell, The Voice of Free Planet X brings you the universe to the comfort of your seats at Tattooed Mom! Featuring a live musical performance by Gina Martinelli!
    A note about the audio: We had some wonderful mics provided for us by Bridge Set Sound, but I wrote an episode that had everyone running all all over the place. So, some parts were not picked up by the good mics, and I've edited in bits recorded by my handheld recorder that I had going just in case. I've tried to make the edits as unobtrusive as possible, but there is a difference in sound quality.
    You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod
    Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx. 
    The Voice of Free Planet X is distributed by Galactic Public Radio.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

Ben Gulley ,

Great storytelling

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

Dark Spiral Dance ,

Most Creative Show in the “Podosphere”

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.

Etherius ,

Wonderful, beautiful and strange.

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.)

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