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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24158</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Deathworld-Harry Harrison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/deathworld-harry-harrison--73911323</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73866679</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:05:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73866679/planet_of_the_gods_robert_moore_williams.mp3" length="50785403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6342</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Earthman on Venus-Ralph Milne Farley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earthman-on-venus-ralph-milne-farley--73790728</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73790728</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73790728/earthman_on_venus_ralph_milne_farley.mp3" length="152711467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19070</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Devolutionist and the Emancipatrix-Homer Eon Flint</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/devolutionist-and-the-emancipatrix-homer-eon-flint--73756142</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73756142</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73756142/devolutionist_and_the_emancipatrix_homer_eon_flint.mp3" length="236560279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29541</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unwise Child-Randall Garrett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unwise-child-randall-garrett--73725759</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. Travis Fox eagerly volunteered for this mission, but as he emerged half-conscious from the wreckage of his spaceship on the mysterious planet Topaz, he was immediately struck by an overwhelming sense of dread. The circumstances surrounding the crash, along with the inexplicable control of the Redax machine that had reverted him and his fellow Apache agents to a primal state, remained a mystery. Yet, the perils awaiting them on Topaz were palpable. Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73725759</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:19:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73725759/unwise_child_randall_garrett.mp3" length="169752891" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21198</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Astounding Stories 20, August 1931-Harry Bates, Ralph Milne Farley, Captain S. P. Meek, R. F. 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Listening to this audiobook allows modern audiences to appreciate the foundational narratives that have shaped the genre, reminding us of the enduring allure of speculative fiction.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658313</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73658313/astounding_stories_20_august_1931_harry_bates_ralph_milne_farley_captain_s_p_meek_r_f_starzl_harl_vincent.mp3" length="190388948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Astounding Stories 20, published in August 1931, features a collection of imaginative tales by notable authors such as Harry Bates, Ralph Milne Farley, Captain S. P. Meek, R. F. Starzl, and Harl Vincent. 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Listening to this audiobook allows modern audiences to appreciate the foundational narratives that have shaped the genre, reminding us of the enduring allure of speculative fiction.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23775</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Coffin for Jacob-Edward W. Ludwig</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffin-for-jacob-edward-w-ludwig--73619878</link><description><![CDATA[Coffin for Jacob by Edward W. Ludwig invites listeners into a gripping narrative that explores themes of mortality and the human condition. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of life and death, resonating with audiences who grapple with similar existential questions. 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The depth of emotion and insight in Ludwig's storytelling ensures that this audiobook remains a poignant reflection on the fragility of life, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wandl the Invader (version 2)-Ray Cummings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wandl-the-invader-version-2-ray-cummings--73576978</link><description><![CDATA["Wandl the Invader" by Ray Cummings invites listeners into a captivating tale of interplanetary conflict and exploration. This gripping narrative explores themes of invasion and resistance, echoing timeless struggles against overwhelming odds. As humanity grapples with the unknown and the fight for survival, the story reveals the resilience of the human spirit and the courage required to confront formidable challenges. With its enduring themes of bravery and the quest for freedom, this audiobook is a compelling reminder of the timeless nature of conflict and the strength found in unity. Experience the thrilling adventure that continues to resonate with audiences today.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73576978</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:39:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73576978/wandl_the_invader_version_2_ray_cummings.mp3" length="159992362" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Wandl the Invader" by Ray Cummings invites listeners into a captivating tale of interplanetary conflict and exploration. 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Experience the thrilling adventure that continues to resonate with audiences today.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19979</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Arqtiq A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole-Anna Adolph</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/arqtiq-a-study-of-the-marvels-at-the-north-pole-anna-adolph--73524940</link><description><![CDATA["Arqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole" by Anna Adolph invites listeners to explore the enchanting and mysterious wonders of the Arctic region. This captivating examination delves into the unique marvels found at the North Pole, showcasing the beauty and intrigue of one of the planet's most remote areas. The themes of exploration and the awe of nature resonate deeply, reminding us of the enduring human spirit and our quest for discovery. As we navigate an ever-changing world, the timeless allure of the Arctic serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary beauty that still exists in our natural surroundings. This audiobook is a celebration of curiosity and the marvels that await those who dare to seek them.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73524940</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:37:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73524940/13670_arqtiq_a_study_of_the_marvels_at_the_north_pole_anna_adolph.mp3" length="116311812" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Arqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole" by Anna Adolph invites listeners to explore the enchanting and mysterious wonders of the Arctic region. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67884186</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:16:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67884186/18_defiant_agents_by_andre_norton.mp3" length="10875392" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/042e2ece-971f-4fae-a6d5-029155ca2bc2/042e2ece-971f-4fae-a6d5-029155ca2bc2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/042e2ece-971f-4fae-a6d5-029155ca2bc2/042e2ece-971f-4fae-a6d5-029155ca2bc2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/042e2ece-971f-4fae-a6d5-029155ca2bc2/042e2ece-971f-4fae-a6d5-029155ca2bc2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1360</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>17 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884185</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1213</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>16 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884184</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1285</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>15 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884183</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1074</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>14 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884182</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67884182</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:15:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67884182/14_defiant_agents_by_andre_norton.mp3" length="10031104" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/818689c6-5d28-4b25-ae60-ad630dbe9fa7/818689c6-5d28-4b25-ae60-ad630dbe9fa7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/818689c6-5d28-4b25-ae60-ad630dbe9fa7/818689c6-5d28-4b25-ae60-ad630dbe9fa7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/818689c6-5d28-4b25-ae60-ad630dbe9fa7/818689c6-5d28-4b25-ae60-ad630dbe9fa7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1254</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>13 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884181</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67884181</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:15:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67884181/13_defiant_agents_by_andre_norton.mp3" length="10091008" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bc72c4e-aee1-4f30-9559-fc6d0daf63fb/7bc72c4e-aee1-4f30-9559-fc6d0daf63fb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bc72c4e-aee1-4f30-9559-fc6d0daf63fb/7bc72c4e-aee1-4f30-9559-fc6d0daf63fb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bc72c4e-aee1-4f30-9559-fc6d0daf63fb/7bc72c4e-aee1-4f30-9559-fc6d0daf63fb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>12 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884180</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67884180</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:15:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67884180/12_defiant_agents_by_andre_norton.mp3" length="10229248" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8fc00df-291c-41e5-9e29-f85676bebecf/f8fc00df-291c-41e5-9e29-f85676bebecf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8fc00df-291c-41e5-9e29-f85676bebecf/f8fc00df-291c-41e5-9e29-f85676bebecf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8fc00df-291c-41e5-9e29-f85676bebecf/f8fc00df-291c-41e5-9e29-f85676bebecf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1279</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>11 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884178</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1267</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>09 - Defiant Agents by Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-defiant-agents-by-andre-norton--67884173</link><description><![CDATA[In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67884163</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:13:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67884163/01_defiant_agents_by_andre_norton.mp3" length="10868736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Andre Norton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. 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Travis soon came to understand that if the Reds‚Aîbarbaric Mongols under the sway of their masters‚Aîdiscovered the secrets hidden within the eerie underground chambers of the mist-shrouded towers, it would spell doom not only for Topaz but for Terra itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1359</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,colonization,danger,mystery,sci-fi,space,strategy,survival,warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53320a337bb6cc45452cbdd434c6ff69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
