Best Atomic Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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X Minus 1 – “Courtesy” (Sci-Fi Radio Drama, 1955) 24:16

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A crew of Earth explorers lands on a distant world where every action—even the smallest gesture—is governed by strict, unwavering rules of politeness. But when cultural misunderstandings escalate, the cost of a single misstep becomes deadly. “Courtesy” delivers sharp tension, rich atmosphere, and a thought-provokin…

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X Minus 1 – “Almost Human” (Sci-Fi Radio Drama, 1955) 23:50

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A brilliant scientist creates an android designed to look, think, and behave like a human—only to discover that the experiment may have crossed a dangerous line. As the android’s emotions deepen and its intentions grow unpredictable, a chilling dilemma emerges: what happens when a machine becomes almost human? This…

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X Minus 1 – “The Veldt” (Sci-Fi Radio Drama, 1955) 23:53

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A futuristic nursery that can create any environment the mind imagines becomes the setting for a disturbing mystery when its simulated African veldt begins to feel dangerously real. As fear and suspicion grow, a family confronts the dark side of their own technological paradise. Adapted from Ray Bradbury’s chilling…

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X Minus 1 – “The Embassy” (Sci-Fi Radio Drama, 1955) 23:37

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A strange building appears in the city overnight, and those who enter its doors vanish without a trace. As officials investigate the mysterious structure, a chilling truth begins to emerge—one that suggests the embassy may not belong to any nation on Earth. Filled with suspense, intrigue, and eerie atmosphere, “The…

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X Minus 1 – “Nightmare” (Sci-Fi Radio Drama, 1955) 24:10

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A terrifying sequence of events unfolds as a man becomes trapped inside a shifting reality where nothing is certain and every moment feels more dangerous than the last. Blending psychological tension with classic mid-century science fiction, “Nightmare” delivers a gripping tale of fear, illusion, and the unknown—on…

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Geiger-Counterculture: A Journey Through Atomic Albion 1:03:26

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We are on the brink of a new nuclear age - the energy crisis, the push towards net zero and the gargantuan power requirements of AI demand it - or so we are told. But here in Britain, the old nuclear age isn’t just a historical footnote - it’s etched into the very landscape. Tom Bolton went on an epic journey around the UK to explore the extraordin…

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NASA & Interstellar 3I-ATLAS | Recap w/ My Thoughts & Press Q&A 1:03:56

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We went live for the NASA broadcast of the release of images of the Interplanetary "comet" 3I-Atlas, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. As the cultural curiosity surrounding 3I-ATLAS went viral during the poorly timed government shutdown, it was a unique opportunity for NASA to do what it does best. Share data and spend a little more…

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EP. 109 Ding Dong 55:18

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The party consults the local Kobolds before setting out in pursuit of their new lead. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting …

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BEST Moments from Blue Origin New Glenn Launch & Landing | NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars 32:58

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We were LIVE hanging out for the 2nd launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn - this episode is a compilation of the best moments from launch, including the audio and sounds of launch, landing, and pure success from Team Blue. Make sure to follow us online and hang out in the chat in the future! Come hang, Ask questions, and let's all learn more and have …

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EP. 108 This is my Flight Song 57:03

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While taking some time to prepare and relax at Trollforge, the party finds a new problem has developed in their absence... A hungry one... If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…

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The Spell of David Lynch 1:00:33

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When the filmmaker David Lynch died earlier this year, fans created shrines filled with coffee, doughnuts, cigarettes and blue roses; a level of spontaneous mourning more common for dead rock stars or royalty than filmmakers. His auctioned belongings sold for staggering sums, almost as if they were relics, showing how many people felt deeply connec…

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EP. 107 How to Slay Your Dragon 57:20

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The party consults with an expert to plan an attack on Fafnheir. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting Facebook: Atomic Broa…

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X Minus One – “Dr. Grimshaw’s Sanitarium” (Science Fiction Mystery, 1955) 23:24

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In X Minus One’s eerie and suspenseful episode “Dr. Grimshaw’s Sanitarium,” a journalist investigates a remote mental institution shrouded in secrecy — only to uncover a series of horrifying experiments that blur the line between medicine and madness. As reality begins to fracture, he realizes that some patients ma…

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X Minus One – “The Green Hills of Earth” (Heinlein Space Epic, 1955) 23:58

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Based on the classic story by Robert A. Heinlein, “The Green Hills of Earth” follows the final journey of Rhysling, the blind space minstrel whose songs echo through the void between the stars. As he reflects on a lifetime of adventure, loss, and longing for his home planet, his music becomes a timeless anthem for …

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X Minus One – “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (Science Fiction Horror Classic, 1955) 28:17

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In X Minus One’s unsettling tale “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls,” a father buys a mysterious doll for his young daughter — a gift that seems too lifelike, too intelligent, and far too aware. Soon, strange events reveal that Perigi’s creations are more than toys… they are instruments of an alien plot. Combining eerie atm…

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X Minus One – “The Man in the Moon” (Science Fiction Thriller, 1955) 28:08

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In X Minus One’s gripping episode “The Man in the Moon,” a routine space mission turns into a desperate struggle for survival when a crew receives an urgent distress call from the lunar surface. What they discover challenges every known law of science and tests the limits of human courage. Blending tension, mystery…

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X Minus One – “Knock” (Classic Sci-Fi Survival Story, 1955) 28:24

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In X Minus One’s eerie adaptation of Fredric Brown’s short story “Knock,” humanity faces its final reckoning. After a mysterious cataclysm wipes out all life on Earth, only two survivors remain — a man and a woman, left to rebuild civilization from the ashes. But the unseen beings who caused the event are still wat…

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X Minus One – “Universe” (Astounding Science Fiction Epic, 1955) 28:10

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Adapted from Robert A. Heinlein’s visionary story, “Universe” takes listeners deep into the heart of a vast generation ship drifting through space — a world where generations have lived and died, forgetting their origins and believing the ship itself is the entire cosmos. When a young man dares to question the anci…

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X Minus One – “Mars Is Heaven” (Ray Bradbury Classic, 1955) 26:16

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Based on Ray Bradbury’s unforgettable short story, “Mars Is Heaven” tells the haunting tale of the first human expedition to the Red Planet. When the crew lands, they are stunned to find a perfect replica of small-town America — complete with long-lost relatives and familiar streets. But beneath the warmth and nost…

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X Minus One – “The Parade” (Science Fiction Radio Classic, 1955) 28:18

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In X Minus One’s chilling episode “The Parade,” a seemingly ordinary radio producer is tasked with promoting a strange new event — a parade unlike any other. But as the details unfold, he realizes the celebration hides a sinister truth that could threaten all of humanity. Blending mid-century paranoia with eerie fo…

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X Minus One – “No Contact” (Pilot Episode, 1955 Science Fiction Classic) 27:58

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com The premiere broadcast of X Minus One, “No Contact” sets the tone for one of the most legendary sci-fi radio series of the twentieth century. When a spaceship on a deep-space mission suddenly vanishes after detecting an unknown object, fear and mystery ripple through the fleet. As communication is lost and paranoia…

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X Minus One – “Convict” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1956) 18:04

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this tense and thought-provoking episode of X Minus One, “Convict” explores a future where redemption, punishment, and human morality are tested beyond Earth’s boundaries. A prisoner is offered a chance at freedom — but only if he agrees to risk his life on a perilous space mission. What follows is a haunting me…

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X Minus One – “Competition” (Science Fiction Classic, 1950s Radio) 1:51

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A gripping tale from the golden age of radio, “Competition” from X Minus One explores a future where human ambition collides with the rise of artificial intelligence. As interstellar expansion reaches its peak, one man faces a challenge that could determine the fate of human supremacy among the stars. Blending susp…

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3D Printing & Making Parts for Space Applications! Xometry's Mike Cavalieri & Greg Paulsen 57:13

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We are joined by experts from Xometry, a company that many engineer's have grabbed instant quotes & custom parts on demand with CNC machining, 3D printing, and more. This week, we are joined by Mike Cavalieri and Greg Paulsen - both leaders at Xometry. Our guests are experts in rapid prototyping to full production and have helped big Space Companie…

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This is Penny Rimbaud - Part One 1:00:00

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Penny Rimbaud , who has spent more than half a century living the ideals that most of us only talk about, has been described as an activist philosopher, an anarchist, a Zen Buddhist. Though he would likely not recognise those descriptions, he is certainly a poet, a musician, an artist. Born Jeremy John Ratter in 1943, in the late 1960s, together wi…

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EP. 106 The Linnorm Kings 1:09:19

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The party stands before the collected rulers of the kingdoms to give their account of the sordid events. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @…

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Tales of the Shadows - Episode Six: The Lost and Found 48:47

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With the final tool in their possession, Colm, Summer, and Devilin are finally ready to repay their debt. What will they descover after entering the lost district? Cast: Michael Jenkins - GM Olivia Sarver - Summer (Mers) Locke Nolan Brubaker - Colm McCug Michael Petete - Devlin Oliver If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social…

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EP. 105 What Comes Next 52:48

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The party, and the rest of the kingdom, deal with the fallout of their last encounter... If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasti…

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Atomic Broadcasting Radio Theatre Presents: House on Valley Lane 42:13

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This is a Horror show involving Mature Themes: Viewer Discretion is advised Deep in the Ozarks, Two officers are called in to investigate a potential kidnapping at 1 Valley Lane, when they enter, nothing is the same. ______________________________________________________________ Cast: Jackson White Jordy Hake Sam Sarver Olivia Sarver Michael Jenkin…

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Tales of the Shadows - Episode Five: The Office Job 40:50

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An average trip to the office takes some unexpected turns down some unexpected hallways. Cast: Michael Jenkins - GM Olivia Sarver - Summer (Mers) Locke Nolan Brubaker - Colm McCug Michael Petete - Devlin Oliver If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected]…

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SpaceX Starship Flight 11 Launch & Reentry | Launch Hangout - Best Moments 45:33

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Catch the latest on SpaceX's Starship Development with Flight 11! This video is a compilation of the launch and reentry of both the Super Heavy Booster and Starship S38. If you are looking for a fun launch hangout for Starship Flight 11 - here's the best of from our live stream during the launch. We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go t…

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Who Owns The Ground Beneath Our Feet? 59:05

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We walk the streets every day — and through parks, across squares and pavements and along beaches, and mountains, over 'The Commons' — without much thought for who really owns them. These apparently public spaces have often been battlegrounds over public rights. From the rural enclosures that fenced off England’s open fields, through the city squar…

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BONUS: Book 2 Retrospective 1:21:50

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The folks behind the Written and the Lost give a casual behind-the-scenes retrospective over the events and creative process behind Book 2, their characters, and some of their favorite moments of the show so far. Don't forget to tune in to Book 3, starting October 20th, 2025 with the next episode! If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with …

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Tales of the Shadows - Episode Four: The Teacher and the Politician 38:49

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The members of the Conglomerate enjoys some downtime. The final item growing ever closer. Cast: Michael Jenkins - GM Olivia Sarver - Summer (Mers) Locke Nolan Brubaker - Colm McCug Michael Petete - Devlin Oliver If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected]…

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Roots, Radical and Rockers - With Billy Bragg 59:59

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As musician and activist BILLY BRAGG makes a welcome return as a voice of countercultural sanity, we revisit the Lost History of Skiffle as he takes us on an extraordinary whirlwind tour through the music that the counterculture forgot. Along the way, we hear about the emergence of The Teenager in post-war Britain, the massive impact of Rock Around…

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Tales of the Shadows - Episode Three: The GOAT 33:19

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A trip to the market turns sour. It would seem a few unexpected items were added to the shopping list. Cast: Michael Jenkins - GM Olivia Sarver - Summer (Mers) Locke Nolan Brubaker - Colm McCug Michael Petete - Devlin Oliver If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at BroadcastingA…

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Space Armor, Solar Wings, and Hypersonics with Composites | Atomic-6 Founder Trevor Smith 1:00:35

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Trevor Smith, Founder and CEO of Atomic-6, shares his origin story and journey from a commercial real estate broker to leading a company specializing in near-theoretical high-performance composites. Some of Atomic-6's innovations include: - A composite debris shield for the International Space Station, which outperformed traditional aluminum shield…

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Tales of the Shadows - Episode Two: A Trip to the Market 1:05:15

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After a small setback as a result of their last heist, The Conglomerate begins to plan their next. This time, they arent doing it for themselves. Cast: Michael Jenkins - GM Olivia Sarver - Summer (Mers) Locke Nolan Brubaker - Colm McCug Michael Petete - Devlin Oliver If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our h…

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Talking Space, Storytelling, and Humanity | A Conversation w/ 'The Complete Book of Spacecraft' Creators 1:07:53

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On this episode of Today In Space, we are honored to have the creators of "The Complete Book of Spacecraft" 2nd Edition on the podcast to discuss deeply about space, storytelling, and humanity in the 3rd Age of Spaceflight! We begin learning about each creator's origin story, Michael H. Gorn, Giuseppe De Chiara, Davide Sivolella - all who are activ…

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BONUS: Book 2 Recap 30:52

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Gamemaster Jordy gives an overview of what transpired over the first two books of the Written and the Lost in preparation for the start of Book 3. Tune in October 13th for our Retrospective and Q&A, followed by the first episode of Book 3 on October 20th! If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below…

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Tales of the Shadows - Episode One: A Heist Indeed 59:14

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In a dark and post cataclysmic world, people must do what they can to survive. Some seek normality with common jobs, some risk their lives to protect the people whether it be fishing monsterous sea creatures, or ensuring the dead remain at rest. Some driven to thievery, always hiding in the shadows. Regardless of what they may do, a creature of the…

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The Dark Counterculture of British Folk Tradition 57:29

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In the old towns and villages of Britain, before the police, before the tabloids, before social media shame-storms, there were other ways to deal with those who stepped outside the rules. Noisy ways. Cruel ways. Dangerous ways - the 'Rough Music' rituals — part punishment, part performance, part pagan magic — at the dark edge where community, cruel…

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Starship Flight 10 SUCCESS Recap from LIVE SpaceX Broadcast Hangout 1:08:51

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SpaceX Starship Flight 10 was AMAZING to watch live, and challenging, since it took three attempts! But SpaceX delivered. Big Time, with Flight 10. We went through, cleaned up the audio, and got the live launch hangout from liftoff to landings! Relive Flight 10 with us! And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next live launch hangout! Apol…

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Ghost, Trolls and the Hidden Folk 1:00:15

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Iceland is one of the last remaining Western countries where a substantial proportion of the population believes in the presence of other beings - The Hidden Folk. For centuries, and until fairly recently, ghosts, revenants, trolls and elves were regarded as an integral part of everyday life. Their stories were shared during the long nights of wint…

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The Start of a New Era: 3D Printing, AI, and Lessons Learned in the Space Conundrum 21:00

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I can't believe August is almost over! It's been a wild month, and I'm catching you up on all of it. From lay-offs, to new opportunities, and the lessons learned from the last "era" of my career, we're diving in! The Space Conundrum is in full effect - and like many I am feeling the times as I enter unemployment. I chat about my last 8 years in the…

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EP. 104 The Mad King 44:45

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The party make a desperate last play to put a stop to Eored once and for all... If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting Facebo…

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EVP - Voices From the Other Side 1:00:00

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They called them the voices of the dead. Whispers in the static. Words in the hiss. Messages that—so believers said—slipped through the veil between worlds and onto magnetic tape The story of Electronic Voice Phenomenon, or EVP begins in the late 1950s, when Swedish artist Friedrich Jürgenson was out in the countryside recording birdsong. On playba…

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EP. 103 Eored 50:41

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The team faces off against Eored himself. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting Facebook: Atomic Broadcasting Youtube: @Atom…

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EP. 102 The Battle of Jol 1:14:27

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The party's return to Jol is far from the relief they hoped, and they find themselves in a race against time to stop the very thing they've been fighting all along. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patre…

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Spaceman Adventures, A Stranded Vehicle, and Dark Skies in Maine 17:42

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Alex shares his experience at the National Sports Card Convention in Chicago, highlighting the amazing VeeFriends community and the diverse collectibles he found, including a $12,000 signed Princess Leia card. He discusses his car troubles en route to Maine, and draws parallels to totalled spacecraft contingencies and what space AAA might look like…