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The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids

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. 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. When pressed, we describe it as a "mystery gang" story, sort of like Scooby-Doo in space. 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. His son Griffin, 7, 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. Produced in partnership with Gen-Z Media. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com.

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S5 E10: Charting the Course

Dec 6, 2018
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Bonus Episode: The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival and James Kennedy

Nov 30, 2018
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S5 E9: Pirates on Trial

Nov 28, 2018
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S5 E8: Hammer Time

Nov 21, 2018
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A Quick Show Update

Nov 16, 2018
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S5 E7: The In-Between

Nov 14, 2018
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S5 E6: See No Evil, Fire Lots of Lasers

Nov 7, 2018
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S5 E5: Not for the Faint of Heart

Nov 3, 2018
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Halloween Bonus Episode: Trick or Treat or Trick

Oct 31, 2018
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S5 E4: Purple Mountain's Majesty

Oct 24, 2018