Best cinematic sci-fi audio drama Podcasts

Nothing fancy here — just the simple audio diary of a girl in space. Also, there’s this weird and potentially ominous light in the distance that seems to be growing steadily closer. Listen for science, guns, trust, anti-matter, truth, beauty, inner turmoil, and delicious cheeses. It’s all here. In space.

The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama about survival in a harsh universe: castaways on a hostile world, A.I.s with unprecedented emotions, strangers who share faces, love and loss in a far-flung future. Each season explores a new vantage point in an ever-expanding and inter-connected galaxy!

An improvised dark comedy sci-fi podcast by the award-winning creators of Alba Salix. Humanity’s final hope lies in terraforming a new world. A fleet of engineering ships are sent in advance of the colony ships sure to follow in their wake. But one lone ship becomes separated from the fleet and crashes onto an alien planet.Support this show at: patreon.com/civilizedpod

Messages from a fledgling, human colony on a mysterious alien world can be heard between bursts of interstellar radio static... Written and produced by Jon Rolfe. Featuring the vocal talents of Alex Eller (Cauldwell, Shaw), Chelsea Krause (Dr. Wood), Joe Shelton (Whitlock, Cobb), Chromatic (Foster), Ježatte Renaari (Tyler), Ella Moran (Marie), Chris Steinberger (Beckett), Gervais Weekes (Cash), Delaney Gilmour (Annabelle), Clarice Lafayette (Ava), and Chris Rossing (Stokes). Theme music is Menacing Malice by Emmett Cooke.Follow @crypticradiopod on Twitter or @oasistransmitting on Instagram for news and updates about the show. Thank you for listening.

Starcalled is a science-fiction, action-adventure audio drama. Set in the galactic frontier, Starcalled follows the dangerous lives of Lieutenant Saranus Kron and Dr. Elona Zoren, two young officers in the 443rd Colonial Fleet Infantry, as they race to uncover a conspiracy under the ever looming specter of war. This narrative fiction podcast features a full cast, an original cinematic score, and immersive sound design.Intended for a mature audience. Listener discretion is advised.

Chain of Being is a mythic science fiction podcast which is a glimpse into the future: where gods control the cosmos and mortals are left to fend for themselves in a vast, indifferent universe. Follow the immortal Adam (of eden fame) as he hunts down an extra-universal threat whilst also confronting his past. Set in an extensive universe that blends religious fantasy elements with space opera science fiction. All lovingly written and sound designed by a student from south london since they were 17 years old, and featuring a range of voice acting talent.https://www.patreon.com/faustiannonsense

In a not so distant future, due to overwhelming carbon emissions, The Earth is on the brink of becoming uninhabitable. These conditions are made far more horrifying because the available housing shelters (that can produce sustainable air quality) will only be able to house 80% of the world’s total population. To try and save the human race, every person has a government-mandated microchip implanted in their brains to attempt to facilitate the migration of a portion of the population to an underground shelter. In order to decide who gets to be protected and who must stay above ground, the government implements a value scale they have determined based on “usefulness” to future society. If you are valued at a 50 or above, you will be chosen to enter the bunker, and, if not, you must stay above ground and face the end of days. “Neuron” (which acts as both a prestigious brain implant and also a software company) is folded into a sanctioned branch of the government called, “The Ministry of Experience.” Their job now is to develop technologies and software that can replicate the human experience above ground. But what is far more pressing is The Ministry must find a way to reduce the use of resources, or they will run out of all survivable assets before being able to relocate to “Eden” - the one place above ground that might be salvageable in a few years time. Whether Eden will be ready in time remains to be seen, but its existence is literally the last hope for the human race surviving. In a drastic effort to cut emissions and resource usage, “The Oyster” is created. The Oyster is Nirvana - A state absent from the mind while being filled with complete pleasure and bliss. What, then, happens when reality begins to fade and The Oyster is all that remains?The Oyster stars Logan Browning (Dear White People and the Perfection), Mamoudou Athie (Jurassic World), Carla Gugino (Haunting of Hill House), Keith David (Greenleaf), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Constance Zimmer (House of Cards, UnReal), Andrew Santino (Dave) and more.Created by Alex Aldea and Adrienne Schaffler

A science fiction audio drama following humanity's first interstellar mission, already underway for 92 years. Features a cast of ~70 actors with full stereo effects and music, realistic physics, big ideas, ethical dilemmas, and 42 years of character development.

A Dungeons and Dragons 5E actual play; a cinematic story in bite-sized chunks which is perfect for beginners, veterans, and story enthusiasts alike.Starlight is an episodic space opera that follows three peculiar Spacers as they traverse the perils of the Antiminous Universe, and forever etch their names among the stars. Each one has their own story to tell but the lines of their fates interweave around a great evil seeking to consume a universe in shambles. Like all Actual-Play adventures, this one is unscripted and is being crafted impromptu each episode, and is bound by the rules of DnD, and the dice.We break the bonds of traditional epic fantasy and reach for the starlit enterprises of the universe beyond. Crafting stories of bravery, sacrifice, love, loss, and discovery; in a blend of story-telling via the rules of DnD with the captivating nature of audio drama. We are a growth-oriented, beauty-committed show that PROMISES to strive for EXCELLENCE.We release weekly (unless there's a 5th week in a month):*Mondays on PatreonFor more information check us out at:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StarlightAdventures?fan_landing=trueIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/starlight.adventure/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Starlight.Adventure/Reach us at:thestarlightadventures@gmail.com

The Adventures of the Starship Coconut is a unique bi-weekly comedy, sci-fi audio experience that follows the zany missions aboard the worst starship in the Confederation Space Force. Follow the misadventures of the most underwhelming crew in the Galaxy as they discover new life, try new food, and do their best not to screw up as they spread happiness and good cheer to a crazy galaxy.For more information head to www.starshipcoconut.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Space Casey is an award-winning science-fiction audiodrama from Christiana Ellis. Season 1 tells the story of a fast-talking con-artist, 200 years in the future, who steals the wrong spaceship and finds herself thousands of light years from home. It'll take all her smarts and more than a little luck to weasel her way out of this one. Now, Season 2 continues her thrilling tale of adventure, fraud, and time travel!

A Nevada college podcast is disrupted by bizarre signals, leading its student crew to an unearthly and horrifying discovery deep in the desert.

Back in the 90s two police officers were promoted from bicycle cops to real ones. With the help of their trusty tape recorder they started chronicling their time protecting and serving America. Ride along with Officer Steins and Holloway as they save the world from a Mad Scientist, a Squid-Pig, a Talking Campari Bottle, and Jewish Space Lasers.Squad Car 22 is a serialized, sci-fi, audio comedy. Listen to the first season of seven episodes on your favorite podcast platform.

BINGE OUR NEW LIMITED SERIES: "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice" is a 15-part comedic mystery about a pair of wannabe detectives investigating mysteries at their middle school. All episodes available now!Whether it's a kid hiding a baby dragon in his attic, a high school mascot protecting the football team from an ancient Viking curse, or a little sister vanishing when a teleportation experiment goes wrong, Kaboom has an audio adventure for you! The whole family will love listening to these original fiction stories together, which feature full casts of talented voice actors and cinematic sound design. Each episode is its own complete story, so jump in anywhere you like.Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast comes from the producers of The Apple Seed, another podcast full of stories for families.

The Violet Hour presents - HOLLOW.A mercenary embarks on a corporate mission to track down a rogue leader and encounters the darkness of space, the darkness of colonization, and ultimately, the darkness within herself. A futuristic retelling of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness".Learn more at www.VioletHourMedia.com