The Outer Reach: Stories from Beyond
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THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.
In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
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May 8, 2020
The Topiary
Rangers Leon and Michael are the only residents of The Topiary - a tiny tourist planet near the edge of the galaxy, lush with exotic plant life. But due to budget cuts The Topiary is shutting down. So Leon decides to document their remaining time together. When their final visitor arrives, things go much differently than Leon expected.
This episode was originally released in 2017.
_Written by __Katya Apekina_
_Featuring Martin Starr, Matt Bush and Lilan Bowden_
_Directed by Nick White_
_Sound design and editing by __Jeff Emtman_
_Music from __The Black Spot_
_Artwork by Jorge Jacinto_
_The original print version of this story appears in __Bodega Magazine_
May 8, 2020
The Grand Prize
Larry is down-on-his-luck until GalCom awards him free passage on a luxury space cruiser. The experimental craft is designed to travel faster than any previous ship of its kind. On board, Larry is surrounded by strange, well-to-do people who won't talk to him. But slowly he starts to hear a flood of mysterious voices in his head.
This episode was originally released in 2017.
_Written, performed and produced by__ Richard Haxton_
_Also featuring Nadia Kamil and Chris Bowman_
_Additional writing by Nick White_
_Sound design and editing by __Jeff Emtman_
_Music by Richard Haxton_
_Artwork by __Vincent DiFate_
May 8, 2020
Retention
Perry wants to cancel his account. But it turns out that if he gets rid of this comprehensive communication, entertainment and security system that he might lose a part of himself, too.
This episode was originally released in 2017.
_Written by__ Alec Nevala-Lee_
_Featuring__ Aparna Nancherla__ and Echo Kellum_
_Directed and edited by Nick White_
_Sound design and editing by__ Jeff Emtman_
_Artwork by Jorge Jacinto_
May 8, 2020
Hiraeth Moon 2
On a lunar outpost, former news anchor Cadi Al-Basr hosts a nostalgic radio program meant for registered colonists. When the moon's native residents start calling in, Cadi and her producer Nisma have to figure out what they're trying to say and whether to put their message on the air.
This episode was originally released in 2017.
_Written and performed by__ Nadia Kamil_.
_Also featuring Amanda Spinella, Geoffrey McGivern, Lindsey Andersen, Hari Kondabolu, Jesse Thorn, Jordan Morris and Eric Martin_
_Directed by Nick White_
_Special thanks to Colin Anderson_
_Sound design and editing by __Jeff Emtman_
_Music from __The Black Spot_
May 8, 2020
The Exodus Program and You
What do you say to the residents of a planet facing imminent destruction? How do you convince them to leave their homes? Find out on this training tape intended for representatives of the Department of Frontier Affairs.
This episode was originally released in 2017.
_Written by__ Hunter Norris and Christian Gridelli_
_Featuring Lindsey Andersen, Brent Weinbach, Hari Kondabolu, Will Frazier, Leah Darany and Chris Bowman_
_Directed by Nick White_
_Special thanks to Colin Anderson_
_Sound design and editing by __Jeff Emtman_
_Music from __The Black Spot_
_Artwork by Jorge Jacinto_
Apr 28, 2020
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_THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond_ is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.
In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
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