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As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Abysmal Horror-Bruce Wallis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/abysmal-horror-bruce-wallis--73680053</link><description><![CDATA["Abysmal Horror" by Bruce Wallis delves into the depths of fear and the human psyche, exploring themes that resonate with our innate anxieties and existential dread. This gripping narrative challenges listeners to confront the unknown, making it a timeless reflection on the darker aspects of human nature. The story's exploration of horror serves as a mirror to our own vulnerabilities, inviting contemplation on what truly terrifies us. As listeners immerse themselves in Wallis's chilling prose, they will find echoes of their own fears and a reminder of the enduring power of horror to illuminate the shadows within us all.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73680053</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:25:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73680053/abysmal_horror_bruce_wallis.mp3" length="75788917" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Abysmal Horror" by Bruce Wallis delves into the depths of fear and the human psyche, exploring themes that resonate with our innate anxieties and existential dread. This gripping narrative challenges listeners to confront the unknown, making it a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Abysmal Horror" by Bruce Wallis delves into the depths of fear and the human psyche, exploring themes that resonate with our innate anxieties and existential dread. This gripping narrative challenges listeners to confront the unknown, making it a timeless reflection on the darker aspects of human nature. The story's exploration of horror serves as a mirror to our own vulnerabilities, inviting contemplation on what truly terrifies us. As listeners immerse themselves in Wallis's chilling prose, they will find echoes of their own fears and a reminder of the enduring power of horror to illuminate the shadows within us all.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9464</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amphibians and Reptiles in Captivity-Robert N Bader, Donald J Coxwell, Thomas R. Johnson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amphibians-and-reptiles-in-captivity-robert-n-bader-donald-j-coxwell-thomas-r-johnson--73643971</link><description><![CDATA["Amphibians and Reptiles in Captivity" by Robert N. Bader, Donald J. Coxwell, and Thomas R. Johnson offers a comprehensive exploration of the care and management of these fascinating creatures in controlled environments. This audiobook delves into the intricacies of maintaining amphibians and reptiles, shedding light on their unique needs and the responsibilities of caretakers. As interest in exotic pets continues to grow, the insights provided in this work remain highly relevant, emphasizing the importance of responsible husbandry and conservation. Listeners will appreciate the enduring themes of stewardship and the intricate balance required to support these remarkable species in captivity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73643971</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:37:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73643971/amphibians_and_reptiles_in_captivity_robert_n_bader_donald_j_coxwell_thomas_r_johnson.mp3" length="26388651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Amphibians and Reptiles in Captivity" by Robert N. Bader, Donald J. 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Listeners will appreciate the enduring themes of stewardship and the intricate balance required to support these remarkable species in captivity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We-Yevgeny Zamyatin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-yevgeny-zamyatin--73601215</link><description><![CDATA[We-Yevgeny Zamyatin is a thought-provoking exploration of individuality and society's constraints, reflecting on the tension between personal freedom and collective order. This enduring work delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for autonomy, themes that resonate powerfully in today's world where the balance between community and individual rights continues to be debated. Zamyatin's insights into the impact of conformity and the yearning for self-expression remain relevant, inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives and the structures that shape them. Engaging with this audiobook offers a chance to reconsider the value of personal freedom in an increasingly regulated society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73601215</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73601215/we_yevgeny_zamyatin.mp3" length="189922947" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We-Yevgeny Zamyatin is a thought-provoking exploration of individuality and society's constraints, reflecting on the tension between personal freedom and collective order. This enduring work delves into the complexities of human nature and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We-Yevgeny Zamyatin is a thought-provoking exploration of individuality and society's constraints, reflecting on the tension between personal freedom and collective order. This enduring work delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for autonomy, themes that resonate powerfully in today's world where the balance between community and individual rights continues to be debated. Zamyatin's insights into the impact of conformity and the yearning for self-expression remain relevant, inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives and the structures that shape them. Engaging with this audiobook offers a chance to reconsider the value of personal freedom in an increasingly regulated society.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23717</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>5 Science Fiction Stories by Mack Reynolds-Mack Reynolds</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-science-fiction-stories-by-mack-reynolds-mack-reynolds--73555465</link><description><![CDATA["5 Science Fiction Stories by Mack Reynolds" offers a captivating collection that showcases the imaginative prowess of Mack Reynolds, a master storyteller in the genre. Each tale invites listeners into thought-provoking scenarios that explore the boundaries of human experience and the cosmos. 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Each tale invites listeners into thought-provoking scenarios that explore the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["5 Science Fiction Stories by Mack Reynolds" offers a captivating collection that showcases the imaginative prowess of Mack Reynolds, a master storyteller in the genre. Each tale invites listeners into thought-provoking scenarios that explore the boundaries of human experience and the cosmos. Reynolds' work remains relevant today, as it grapples with timeless themes of exploration, the nature of humanity, and the complexities of society. The stories challenge us to reflect on our own world while providing an entertaining escape into the realms of science fiction. This collection is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the universal questions that continue to resonate with audiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11644</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Year When Stardust Fell (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)-Raymond Fisher Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/year-when-stardust-fell-version-2-dramatic-reading-raymond-fisher-jones--73502567</link><description><![CDATA["Year When Stardust Fell" by Raymond Fisher Jones presents a captivating narrative that invites listeners into a world where the extraordinary meets the everyday. This dramatic reading immerses the audience in a tale that explores themes of wonder, discovery, and the human experience, making it a timeless piece that resonates across generations. The story's exploration of cosmic elements and their impact on life encourages reflection on our place in the universe and the connections we share. With its rich imagery and thought-provoking ideas, this audiobook offers a unique listening experience that remains relevant and inspiring today, reminding us of the magic that can be found in the world around us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73502567</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:52:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73502567/year_when_stardust_fell_version_2_dramatic_reading_raymond_fisher_jones.mp3" length="188908830" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Year When Stardust Fell" by Raymond Fisher Jones presents a captivating narrative that invites listeners into a world where the extraordinary meets the everyday. This dramatic reading immerses the audience in a tale that explores themes of wonder,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Year When Stardust Fell" by Raymond Fisher Jones presents a captivating narrative that invites listeners into a world where the extraordinary meets the everyday. This dramatic reading immerses the audience in a tale that explores themes of wonder, discovery, and the human experience, making it a timeless piece that resonates across generations. The story's exploration of cosmic elements and their impact on life encourages reflection on our place in the universe and the connections we share. With its rich imagery and thought-provoking ideas, this audiobook offers a unique listening experience that remains relevant and inspiring today, reminding us of the magic that can be found in the world around us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23590</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - Reconstruction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-reconstruction--69317162</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317162</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:02:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317162/021_reconstruction.mp3" length="8809417" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dba5b573-25d5-4379-9574-b61f8bec61ad/dba5b573-25d5-4379-9574-b61f8bec61ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dba5b573-25d5-4379-9574-b61f8bec61ad/dba5b573-25d5-4379-9574-b61f8bec61ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dba5b573-25d5-4379-9574-b61f8bec61ad/dba5b573-25d5-4379-9574-b61f8bec61ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1100</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - Conquest of the Comet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-conquest-of-the-comet--69317161</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317161/020_conquest_of_the_comet.mp3" length="9804534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/585693ba-aa84-4e30-9015-81a18131a193/585693ba-aa84-4e30-9015-81a18131a193.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/585693ba-aa84-4e30-9015-81a18131a193/585693ba-aa84-4e30-9015-81a18131a193.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/585693ba-aa84-4e30-9015-81a18131a193/585693ba-aa84-4e30-9015-81a18131a193.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1225</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - Witchcraft</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-witchcraft--69317160</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317160</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317160/019_witchcraft.mp3" length="9555588" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6c065d1f-f317-4957-85dd-af23e627b167/6c065d1f-f317-4957-85dd-af23e627b167.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6c065d1f-f317-4957-85dd-af23e627b167/6c065d1f-f317-4957-85dd-af23e627b167.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6c065d1f-f317-4957-85dd-af23e627b167/6c065d1f-f317-4957-85dd-af23e627b167.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1194</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - Balance of Nature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-balance-of-nature--69317159</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317159</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317159/018_balance_of_nature.mp3" length="10949000" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3d9e48b-50a2-4901-b3cd-603fefbb05b6/f3d9e48b-50a2-4901-b3cd-603fefbb05b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3d9e48b-50a2-4901-b3cd-603fefbb05b6/f3d9e48b-50a2-4901-b3cd-603fefbb05b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3d9e48b-50a2-4901-b3cd-603fefbb05b6/f3d9e48b-50a2-4901-b3cd-603fefbb05b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1368</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - Black Victory</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-black-victory--69317158</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317158</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317158/017_black_victory.mp3" length="12604515" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35b12c0e-c0ee-4de0-a179-ab8c0ba821f6/35b12c0e-c0ee-4de0-a179-ab8c0ba821f6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35b12c0e-c0ee-4de0-a179-ab8c0ba821f6/35b12c0e-c0ee-4de0-a179-ab8c0ba821f6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35b12c0e-c0ee-4de0-a179-ab8c0ba821f6/35b12c0e-c0ee-4de0-a179-ab8c0ba821f6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1574</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - Battle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-battle--69317157</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317157</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317157/016_battle.mp3" length="8280580" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5114d0d3-e13a-4d1c-b978-cff753ff6c68/5114d0d3-e13a-4d1c-b978-cff753ff6c68.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5114d0d3-e13a-4d1c-b978-cff753ff6c68/5114d0d3-e13a-4d1c-b978-cff753ff6c68.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5114d0d3-e13a-4d1c-b978-cff753ff6c68/5114d0d3-e13a-4d1c-b978-cff753ff6c68.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1034</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - Mobilization</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-mobilization--69317156</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317156</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317156/015_mobilization.mp3" length="9124244" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/080961c1-6b14-49a2-adc3-dc306201829c/080961c1-6b14-49a2-adc3-dc306201829c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/080961c1-6b14-49a2-adc3-dc306201829c/080961c1-6b14-49a2-adc3-dc306201829c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/080961c1-6b14-49a2-adc3-dc306201829c/080961c1-6b14-49a2-adc3-dc306201829c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1140</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - Stay Out of Town</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-stay-out-of-town--69317155</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317155</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317155/014_stay_out_of_town.mp3" length="9098519" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2e4ba51-7bf9-4598-bb80-abf1f0086ede/f2e4ba51-7bf9-4598-bb80-abf1f0086ede.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2e4ba51-7bf9-4598-bb80-abf1f0086ede/f2e4ba51-7bf9-4598-bb80-abf1f0086ede.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2e4ba51-7bf9-4598-bb80-abf1f0086ede/f2e4ba51-7bf9-4598-bb80-abf1f0086ede.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1136</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - Decontamination</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-decontamination--69317151</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317151</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317151/013_decontamination.mp3" length="10180858" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c8d089bc-d8ae-4ce8-b65e-06997dc90861/c8d089bc-d8ae-4ce8-b65e-06997dc90861.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c8d089bc-d8ae-4ce8-b65e-06997dc90861/c8d089bc-d8ae-4ce8-b65e-06997dc90861.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c8d089bc-d8ae-4ce8-b65e-06997dc90861/c8d089bc-d8ae-4ce8-b65e-06997dc90861.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1272</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - The Animals Are Sick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-the-animals-are-sick--69317149</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317149</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317149/012_the_animals_are_sick.mp3" length="7956351" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f401328-689a-4b78-a1d0-2301ac5d2047/8f401328-689a-4b78-a1d0-2301ac5d2047.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f401328-689a-4b78-a1d0-2301ac5d2047/8f401328-689a-4b78-a1d0-2301ac5d2047.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f401328-689a-4b78-a1d0-2301ac5d2047/8f401328-689a-4b78-a1d0-2301ac5d2047.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - Victory of the Dust</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-victory-of-the-dust--69317148</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317148</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317148/011_victory_of_the_dust.mp3" length="7562865" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - Judgement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-judgement--69317147</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317147</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317147/010_judgement.mp3" length="9553496" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1193</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - Attack</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-attack--69317144</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317144/009_attack.mp3" length="8746023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1092</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>008 - Dust from the Stars</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-dust-from-the-stars--69317143</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317143</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:59:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317143/008_dust_from_the_stars.mp3" length="8891422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Raymond Fisher Jones</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1111</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>007 - The Scientist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-the-scientist--69317141</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. 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As the mechanical foundations of society begin to crumble, the townspeople must confront their fears and anxieties. How quickly do they abandon reason and the wisdom of science in favor of superstition and mob mentality? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature when hope for survival hangs by a thread. - Summary by The Author]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1137</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chaos,community,culture,disaster,emergency,hope,humanity,science,superstition,survival</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd50cb7ccb7c8061cd520dd174951644.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Thief</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-thief--69317140</link><description><![CDATA[In the face of an unexpected disaster, the fragile balance of a small college town is put to the test. 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