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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our understanding of civilization and the natural world. Join us in discovering a new book with every episode, and reflect on the fragile balance between humanity and the planet we inhabit.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7148144/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Science Fiction Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61ba04cd81db0e1a3d3e62c1f369b89d.jpg</url><title>Mad Planet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mad-planet--7148144</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:12:12 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Murray Leinster</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Science Fiction Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker82@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61ba04cd81db0e1a3d3e62c1f369b89d.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Venture into the depths of a transformed Earth where nature has reclaimed its dominion in the wake of humanity's folly, as suggested by the provocative title Mad Planet. 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Farley's imaginative tale encourages listeners to ponder the possibilities of coexistence and the profound bonds that can form beyond language.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61ba04cd81db0e1a3d3e62c1f369b89d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension-George Griffith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mummy-and-miss-nitocris-a-phantasy-of-the-fourth-dimension-george-griffith--75384949</link><description><![CDATA["Mummy and Miss Nitocris: A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension" by George Griffith invites listeners into a captivating exploration of time and space through the lens of ancient Egypt. 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The vivid descriptions and suspenseful narrative serve as a reminder of humanity's resilience in the face of adversity, making this audiobook a compelling listen for anyone seeking adventure and insight into the human spirit.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6479</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61ba04cd81db0e1a3d3e62c1f369b89d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Deathworld (version 2)-Harry Harrison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/deathworld-version-2-harry-harrison--75372258</link><description><![CDATA["Deathworld" by Harry Harrison transports listeners to a perilous planet where survival is a constant struggle against a hostile environment. 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The themes of confronting one's innermost fears and the struggle against overwhelming darkness resonate powerfully today, reminding us of the universal battle between light and shadow. Wallis's ability to evoke terror and provoke thought makes this audiobook a haunting experience that captivates audiences, ensuring its relevance across time and generations.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74984779</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:02:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74984779/abysmal_horror_bruce_wallis.mp3" length="75788917" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Murray Leinster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Abysmal Horror" by Bruce Wallis invites listeners into a chilling exploration of the depths of fear and the human psyche. 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As listeners navigate the intricate themes of self-discovery and the quest for understanding, they will find echoes of these challenges in their own lives today. 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And so it was Burl who chose to travel beyond his small tribal community in an effort to hunt for something new and different to hopefully impress Saya, the young female of his tribe to whom he felt a peculiar attraction. The Mad Planet is Burl's adventure. 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As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, the timeless questions raised in this story about understanding and empathy remain as relevant as ever. 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Much of the human and animal population would not survive the climate change, and indeed those few humans who did survive knew nothing of all which their predecessors had learned and built. Indeed, they knew not even of their existence. On the other hand insects and fungi would flourish over time. And so those few remaining humans were unknowingly at the very beginning of the building of a tribal society, which at the time of the story of Burl simply meant food and survival. And so it was Burl who chose to travel beyond his small tribal community in an effort to hunt for something new and different to hopefully impress Saya, the young female of his tribe to whom he felt a peculiar attraction. The Mad Planet is Burl's adventure. 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Over the millenia this would have quite devastating effects on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is 30,000 years following dramatically changed climate conditions on earth which had let massive amounts of carbon dioxide belch from the interior of the planet into the atmosphere. Over the millenia this would have quite devastating effects on life as it had once been known. Much of the human and animal population would not survive the climate change, and indeed those few humans who did survive knew nothing of all which their predecessors had learned and built. Indeed, they knew not even of their existence. On the other hand insects and fungi would flourish over time. And so those few remaining humans were unknowingly at the very beginning of the building of a tribal society, which at the time of the story of Burl simply meant food and survival. 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