https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/countdown--6992941enBooksCopyright Ancient Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31f757461b1eca71bf6fe8354dacd689.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/countdown--6992941Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:28:33 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Ancient Genrespreaker37@podcastlibrary.orgThe first flight to outer space became an actual fact – Mars would be the first stop. But before the spaceship took off, two insane enemies almost succeeded in preventing the departure. This science fiction story for teens was written by a Catholic...false28f3c1d8-797b-55cc-a64e-06112932bb60episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcatraz-max-brand--75037092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75037092Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:58 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Alcatraz-Max Brand" invites listeners into a gripping narrative that encapsulates the raw essence of survival and resilience. This audiobook explores the challenges faced by individuals in extreme circumstances, echoing themes of determination and...27925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/way-of-the-lawless-max-brand--74444718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74444718Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:36 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Way of the Lawless" by Max Brand is a gripping tale that delves into themes of lawlessness and the struggle for survival in a harsh world. The story captures the essence of the human spirit when faced with adversity, showcasing the choices...27588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conjuror-s-house-a-romance-of-the-free-forest-stewart-edward-white--74390675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74390675Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:02 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Conjuror's House, a Romance of the Free Forest" by Stewart Edward White invites listeners into a world where the mystical and the natural intertwine. Set against the backdrop of the enchanting forest, this tale explores themes of love and the human...16359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scarlet-lake-mystery-a-rick-brant-science-adventure-story-harold-l-goodwin--74311083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74311083Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:21 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Dive into the thrilling world of "Scarlet Lake Mystery," a captivating installment in the Rick Brant Science-Adventure series by Harold L. Goodwin. This story invites listeners to embark on an exhilarating journey filled with intrigue and scientific...15300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-frigate-charles-boardman-hawes--74203973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74203973Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:14 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Dark Frigate" by Charles Boardman Hawes invites listeners into a world of adventure and intrigue on the high seas. This tale captures the essence of maritime life, exploring themes of courage, survival, and the quest for freedom. The story's enduring...26627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-madness-murray-leinster--74137888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74137888Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:29 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Murder Madness by Murray Leinster delves into the chilling depths of human nature, exploring themes of fear, paranoia, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the dark complexities of a murder mystery that...27139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/town-is-drowning-c-m-kornbluth-frederik-pohl--74090737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74090737Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:51 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Town is Drowning" by C. M. Kornbluth and Frederik Pohl presents a compelling narrative that captures the struggles of a community facing overwhelming challenges. As the town grapples with the dire consequences of its circumstances, the story delves...16527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-crusoe-and-his-master-r-m-ballantyne--74034127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74034127Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:04:56 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Dog Crusoe and His Master" by R. M. Ballantyne is a captivating tale that explores the deep bond between a boy and his loyal dog, Crusoe. This timeless story highlights themes of friendship, adventure, and the unwavering loyalty of pets, making it a...32565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/land-that-time-forgot-edgar-rice-burroughs--73979657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73979657Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:23 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Land that Time Forgot" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into a thrilling adventure that transcends time and explores the unknown. This captivating tale transports us to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs and primitive tribes, where...13770falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danger-in-deep-space-dramatic-reading-carey-rockwell--73924113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73924113Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Danger in Deep Space," a dramatic reading by Carey Rockwell, invites listeners to embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, where the stakes are high and danger lurks at every turn. This captivating tale explores themes of bravery,...17924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frozen-deep-wilkie-collins--73864557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73864557Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:05:02 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Frozen Deep" by Wilkie Collins is a compelling tale that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Set against a backdrop of icy landscapes, the story delves into the emotional depths of its...11165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/countdown-kurt-becker-s-j--73799646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73799646Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:02:17 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Countdown-Kurt Becker. S. J is a compelling exploration of faith and the human experience, inviting listeners to reflect on the profound questions that shape our lives. This audiobook delves into themes of hope, resilience, and the quest for meaning,...13975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tarzan-and-the-ant-men-edgar-rice-burroughs--73767836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73767836Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:02:11 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Tarzan and the Ant Men" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into a thrilling adventure that showcases the legendary character of Tarzan as he encounters an extraordinary civilization of ant-sized beings. This captivating tale explores themes of...27858falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-lamps-robert-moore-williams--73738269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73738269Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:58 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."New Lamps" by Robert Moore Williams invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of themes that challenge conventional wisdom and ignite the imagination. With its focus on the quest for knowledge and the transformative power of ideas, this...4926falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astounding-stories-14-february-1931-harry-bates-charles-willard-diffin-desmond-winter-hall-f-v-w-mason-captain-s-p-meek--73715124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73715124Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:02:15 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Astounding Stories 14" from February 1931 features a collection of captivating tales by renowned authors such as Harry Bates, Charles Willard Diffin, Desmond Winter Hall, F. V. Mason, and Captain S. P. Meek. This anthology showcases the imaginative...28600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-on-the-moon-jeff-sutton--73695526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73695526Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:29 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."First on the Moon" by Jeff Sutton invites listeners to explore the awe-inspiring journey of humanity's first steps on the lunar surface. This captivating tale not only celebrates a monumental achievement in space exploration but also reflects on the...25123falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ultimate-weapon-john-wood-campbell-jr--73674340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73674340Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:40 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Ultimate Weapon" by John Wood Campbell, Jr. delves into the profound implications of advanced weaponry and its impact on humanity. This thought-provoking narrative explores the moral dilemmas and ethical questions surrounding the creation and use of...13168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jungle-tales-of-tarzan-edgar-rice-burroughs--73651800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73651800Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:02:52 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Jungle Tales of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs immerses listeners in the wild and adventurous life of Tarzan, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle between civilization and the primal instincts of nature. This collection of...27363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystery-at-lilac-inn-mildred-a-wirt-benson--73624944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73624944Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:29:18 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Mystery at Lilac Inn by Mildred A. Wirt Benson invites listeners into a captivating tale filled with intrigue and suspense. As the protagonist navigates the enigmatic events surrounding Lilac Inn, themes of mystery and adventure unfold, capturing the...17165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/automobile-girls-at-newport-laura-dent-crane--73588187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73588187Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:00:13 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Automobile Girls at Newport" by Laura Dent Crane invites listeners into an engaging narrative that explores the adventures of young women in the early 20th century as they navigate the vibrant social scene of Newport. This story captures the spirit...17131falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spacehounds-of-ipc-e-e-smith--73556619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73556619Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:35:10 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Spacehounds of IPC" by E. E. Smith invites listeners into a thrilling adventure set in the vastness of space, where the challenges and triumphs of humanity are explored against a backdrop of interstellar conflict. This classic tale captures the...34948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thing-in-the-attic-james-b-blish--73275534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73275534Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:42 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Thing in the Attic" by James B. Blish invites listeners into a world where the unseen and the unknown collide in a haunting narrative that evokes deep existential questions. This thought-provoking tale explores themes of isolation and the human...4923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/countdown-kurt-becker-s-j--71672344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71672344Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:36:41 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.The first flight to outer space became an actual fact – Mars would be the first stop. But before the spaceship took off, two insane enemies almost succeeded in preventing the departure. This science fiction story for teens was written by a Catholic...13975action,adventure,becker,countdown,departure,insane,outer,preventing,spaceship,teensfalsefull