The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
Summary: The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids (start with Episode 1!), told in 15-20 minute episodes for parents to put on when driving around town, or to marathon on road trips, or to bond over before bed. When pressed, we describe it as a "mystery gang" story, sort of like Scooby-Doo in space. The story centers on Finn Caspian, an 8-year-old boy aboard The Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy the Marlowe. The story is written and performed by Jonathan Messinger, author of Hiding Out, former web editor of Time Out Chicago Kids, and father of two boys. We only mention that because his son Griffin, 6, serves as editor of the story, appearing in episodes to critique, make predictions and express skepticism that his father knows what he's talking about, which also happens to be the way the rest of their relationship works.
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In today's episode, Finn has to compete in the final game of the Intergalactic Space Olympics, only to discover that he needs the help of a new, unexpected friend. And, the Explorers learn that winning isn't exactly what they bargained for.
In today's episode, the Marlowe kids enter into two more intergalactic space olympic events, and find the Shakespeare kids aren't playing fair again. There's an adventure on a mountain, a mystery in a maze, and some poor, misguided gum aliens.
The Intergalactic Space Olympics are upon us! And while there seems to be something funny going on with the kids' rivals in Explorers Troop 103 from the Shakespeare 820, Vale still gamely takes the driver's seat for a race around the planet. This is just part 1 of the Olympics, so we'll see you back here on Friday for Part 2! And special thanks to Jonah from Melrose, Massachusetts and Alice from Chicago, Illinois for contributing sounds to this week's episode!
In this special episode of The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian, Griffin and BeeBop give Jonathan the boot, and take over the show. They go through a few of the sounds that kids have sent in, and talk about how they make them sound alien or space-related. And then BeeBop gives a shout-out to all the kid chefs who have sent in art over the last couple months in one-mega artist roll call!
In this episode, the explorers start off on a different kind of adventure, which may seem like fun at first, but some unexpected visitors might change all of that.
This is a short message from Jonathan and BeeBop to let you know that The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian will be back on Tuesday, February 7, with Season 2! Jonathan talks a little bit about the season, and then he and BeeBop discuss why our introbot has been so down lately.
It's the BeeBop Tales Season Finale! Yay BeeBop! In this episode, he faces off with his arch-nemesis, Barron, discovers a secret about the warlock that will change everything, and has a visit from an old, old friend. And there's lots of art, a great joke, and interdimensional travel. Woohoo!
On today's episode of BeeBop Tales, our hero is joined by a new friend, a wizard with some unusual spells up his sleeve. And they discover that getting up the volcano to confront Barron is not as simple as it may seem. If you're interested in Basal's origin story, check out the first Redwall book!
On today's episode of BeeBop Tales, Mr. Juanatron and Whip fly with Dr. Perkolator to a remote island, where they plan to team up with some old friends to make a last stand against the Warlock Barron. And BeeBop discovers a puzzle that he has to solve to save the day, and he needs listeners' help! The clue is buried somewhere in the episode. If you can figure it out, email the answer to earth@finncaspian.com so BeeBop can be the hero he was manufactured to be.
In the second episode of our mini-series featuring our introbot BeeBop, he answers a question from listeners, and tells the story of the time he clashed with some menacing marine mammals. HEY NEW LISTENERS: This is a one-off tale you can enjoy, but you're probably better off starting with Episode 1 from back in August. That'll give you the best understanding of what's going on here. Also, big news: We have a store on Threadless! Now you can buy Finn shirts, tote bags and a fleece blanket for some reason.
In this episode, BeeBop takes the controls to tell us his origin story, and about life on the world where he lived on before traveling to Earth. Listeners who have sent their art in to our robot will want to hear this one.
In the final face-off with Bunce, Boggis and Bean, Explorers Troop 301 and their friends split up to find the villains, the dreamstone and the captured adults. That means dodging more traps, hunting down the precious stone, and stopping the Marlowe's archenemies before they escape to the station. And in a final showdown, the explorers have to use everything they've learned in the last weeks as everything comes to a head.
In the sort-of season sort-of finale the Explorers Troop 301 must enter the giant moth nests of the red planet to root out Bunce, Boggis and Bean. But before that can happen, they get help from some old friends, and have to dodge the booby-trap laden stronghold of the villains.
The Explorers Troop 301 face their most dangerous and difficult mission yet, tracking down Marlowe archenemy Bunce, all without Foggy. On the mysterious red planet, they'll have to pass through numerous trials before the final face-off. And when one of them disappears, despair begins to set in. There are also angry moles. Enjoy!
In today's episode, many of the questions surrounding the Marlowe, the Wild Things, and the Bad Guy Bunce are answered, but the explorers aren't sure they like those answers. And with the adults ready to chase down Bunce, the kids make a discovery that sends them on their own
