Ad Astral Science Fiction Podcast

Ad Astral Science Fiction Podcast

Welcome aboard AD ASTRAL, presenting the short science fiction stories of DJ Burnham in a triannual transmission. Let us take you on a voyage far into outer, and inner-space. Together, we will visit strange and alternative worlds, experience alien cultures, weird experiments, future dystopias and mysterious lifeforms, leap through the looking-glass of quantum reality, cheat death and embrace life to the full. Our growing crew of voice actors and foley artists are working to make your trip an unforgettable adventure into the unknown. (Individual explicit ratings reflect occasional mild violence and sexual references. Strong language and graphic content tends to be avoided.) Visit us at http://www.adastralpodcast.com

Episodes

January 30, 2021 43 mins

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Episode 36: 32B

A lone voice pieces together recent events at Moonbase Ingenii

Written and acted by DJ Burnham

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Episode 35: Keeping Score

A post-millennial cultural curveball leads to a complex caste system based on numerical prowess: the Accotote

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices:

Roy Weard as President of the Bank of Protos

Kate Daisy Grant as Bri Allen

Nick Pynn as Otto d'Jamma

Jules Lawrence as Mahir

Jon Wood as Alex

Dave Burnham as Protos Taxi Driver and soldiers

 

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Episode 34: Blink

In an age where business is the real power, behind the thrones a handful of super-rich individuals call the shots, but could their conceited sophomania be their undoing?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Simon Taylor as the guard of the Protos Hilton

Other voices: all by Dave Burnham

(Other than the ship's computer which is by an Apple Mac built in voice)

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Episode 33: The Frontiersman

The Intergalactic Exploration Ship Frontiersman carries the Goodwill Ambassador for the Council of PanSector Bipedal Lifeforms to evermore strange encounters

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: all by Dave Burnham

(Other than the ship's computer which is by an Apple Mac built in voice)

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Episode 32: ICS Indulgence

The Intergalactic Cruise Ship Indulgence has diverted from its course to Sylvana II to witness a rare astronomical event

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices:

Tom Andrews as himself

Miles Jefcoate as Chief Engineer Zegti

Simon Taylor as Captain Francis Swan

Martin Cooper as Safety Officer Scrog

Nick Pynn as First Officer Yippo Rax

Al Cruse as Helm

Kate Daisy Grant as Science Office...

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Episode 31: ICS Indulgence

The Intergalactic Cruise Ship Indulgence was visiting Planet Psychagoggia when an unexpected arrival sets events in motion

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices:

Dave Burnham as the Tender Sprite

Ty Bardi as John Tredgold

David Bott as himself

Tom Andrews as himself

Steve Harrison as himself

Paul Stenner as himself

Dave Barnard as himself

Anand as the Time Portal Head Technician & S...

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Episode 30: The Dinner Guest

The most famous chef in the Galaxy is coming to Earth: what would he cook?.

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Jules Lawrence, Adrian Truman, Sue Burnham and Dave Burnham

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The second of a two-parter, February 29th, we recommend listening to the first episode before this one.

Episode 29: The Tree of Ubiquikin

As 11.59.59pm on February 28th finally became 00.00.00 on March 1st - Jiva vanished from this world.

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Dave Burnham

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Episode 28: February 29th

Jiva was about to have her 21st birthday, but with whom would she share it?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Dave Burnham

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Episode 27: Writer of Future Dreams

Imagine being able to run a program while you are asleep for the ultimate dream, but where would it all end?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Dave Burnham

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Episode 26: Here on Earth

Alien activity on Earth has generally been dismissed as hoaxes, but...just suppose...

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Dave Burnham, Jim Burnham, Rene Burnham, Jon Wood, Terry Clark, Carmen Vesztergom, Mel Vevers, Pete Lambert, Ed Willis, Anand, and Ben du Boulay

 

Music: Holiday on Earth: Origins from the album NIX by Nick Harper

www.harperspace.com

 

 

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Episode 25: Home in Time For Christmas

An audacious escape plan from a distant penal colony looked like it could actually work: what could possibly go wrong?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

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Episode 24: The Department of Puzzles

Everyone plays the puzzle - well, nearly everyone - but where will it all lead?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Sue Burnham, Andy Kerr, Miles Jefcoate, Paul Davison, Keith Dettmar and Dave Burnham

 

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Episode 23: SuperGalactic Radio

SuperGalactic Radio tours space bringing an alien playlist to anyone who wants to tune in, but in a sudden turn of events finds itself part of the news.

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Jules Lawrence, Jon Wood, Sue Wood, Chrissie Toye, Ben de Boulay, Simon Taylor, Colin Gerrard, Anand, Sue Burnham and Dave Burnham

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Episode 22: On The Feast of Stephen

Christmas time again in the Wren household, so what surprises would be in store this year?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Pat Hewitt and Wendy Pratt

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Episode 21: Hierarchy

Another platoon marches into battle, but who is in charge?

Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Simon Taylor & Dave Burnham

Music: Roy Harper

www.royharper.co.uk

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Episode 20: Thriskia's Life Bank

Trojan was an entrepreneur and had travelled to the far-flung planet of Pruttarn in search of that intangible opportunity of a lifetime.

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Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Hugh Clench, Jules Lawrence, Terry Clark and Ben Du Boulay.

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December 1, 2012 66 mins

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Episode 19: Starglow

The lead singer's behaviour is splitting the band apart, but she suddenly has a radical character shift.

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Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Cat Cox, Jon Wood, Steve Harrison, Graham Burgess, Tom Andrews, Miles Jefcoate, Simon Taylor, Andy Kerr & Dave Burnham.

Music by The Unquiet Things.

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October 28, 2012 10 mins

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Episode 18: Door to Door

A door to door salesman has an unusual gift, but what would happen if he pushed his luck?

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Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

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July 29, 2012 47 mins

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Episode 17: Capsule 2

The Interplanetary Cargo Ship Workhorse is in serious trouble. Can Technical Supervisor David Gillan make it to an escape capsule in time and what happens if he does?

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Written and narrated by DJ Burnham

Voices: Lois Shaul, Anand, Simon Taylor, Miles Jefcoate and Dave Burnham.

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