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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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S9 E1: Here we go! The Green Machine

Jan 25, 2021
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S8 E4: W(h)ere is Vale?

Oct 28, 2020
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S8 E3: New live show!

Oct 23, 2020
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S8 E2: The Accidental Volcano

Oct 14, 2020
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S8 E1: The Fuzzy Apocalypse

Sep 22, 2020
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S7 E11: Re-Re-Re-Re-Re-Reunion

Aug 14, 2020
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S7 E10: We're baaaacckk

Aug 12, 2020
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S7 E9: Write the Story: When We Meat Again

May 6, 2020
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S7 E8: Encore: Elias and the Double Eclipse

Apr 15, 2020
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S7 E7: Prank Club Assemble!

Apr 1, 2020