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The Planet Man series is a rollicking space adventure, with hapless humans, evil aliens and a square-jawed hero, the Planet Man. Planet Man is the protector of the galaxy, who works for The League of Planets, the law enforcement organisation of our solar system. Xander Starbuck – Space Cowboy, is a prequel to The Planet Man series. We met Starbuck part way through The Planet Man series – he is a lovable rogue who wheels and deals his way across the galaxy. The gals love him, the bad guys wan ...
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Famous figures. Forgotten stories - a history podcast that brings them back. Welcome to the Almost Immortal History Podcast. This show brings to life the stories of fascinating people who were famous in their day and accomplished amazing things, but over time they have not been immortalized in the same way as an Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Amelia Earhart or Winston Churchill – but their stories and impact on all of us are equally worth appreciating, understanding and enjoying.
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What lies ahead for the newly appointed Plante Man? Will Xander turn our to be the freelance entrepreneur Duke thinks he'll be? And will being part of Xander's crew be a fun adventure for Sparky? Listen to Episode 2 now and find out what happens. Punch it, Sparky!!See Me Hear Theatre tarafından oluşturuldu
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How will Fridgeda's ascendency to the throne of Pluto effect the Galaxy? And what will become of the Planet Man after his liaison with her? How will Xander secure the IO firewater after Zilla Motang increased the price? Listen to Episode 3 now and find out what happens. Punchy it, Sparky !!See Me Hear Theatre tarafından oluşturuldu
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Xander Starbuck - Space Cowboy. Starbuck - kicked out of the League of Planets Space Academy because he didn't have the right stuff to be a Planet Man, protector of the galaxy. Starbuck - a loveable rogue that the gals love and the bad guys want dead. Starbuck - always on the wrong wide of the law but the right side of your heart. Join Xander Starb…
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It is the year 2010, and the crew of the Constellation, the Earth's first space mission to the moon, prepare for launch. Billions of people around the globe are glued to their radios as the Constellation, powered by the new wonder fuel, delirium, prepare for take off. On board the Constellation are their mission leader, Professor Eleanor Darrow, he…
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Thanks for joining us for the second and final part of the Eunice Carter story. When we left off in Part 1, Carter’s unprecedented rise to a seemingly unimaginable role on Thomas Dewey’s team of criminal prosecutors made her a household name across America. Now, Carter’s courage and tenacity will be tested as she takes on the most dangerous mob bos…
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Many of us know the stories of famous criminals like Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde or the famous lawmen who helped bring them to justice. Though many might not know the story of the lawyer who was most responsible for brining down the most powerful mob boss in the world, Lucky Luciano, making the streets of New York safer and nearly propelling her bo…
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Thanks for joining us for the second and final part of the Nancy Wake story. When we left off in part one, Wake had traveled an unlikely path to becoming a wealthy socialite in France and an even unlikelier path as a leader in the French and British resistance efforts in World War II. Now, as the stakes increase, Wake will have to make difficult ch…
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Many of us know the stories of World War II heroes. Leaders like Winston Churchill and FDR or soldiers from books and shows like Band of Brothers. Though many might not know the story of the war’s most decorated woman who the Nazis despised so much they had codenamed her the White Mouse because of her inexplicable elusiveness. The Nazis did everyth…
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Thanks for joining us for the second and final part of the Thomas Nast story. When we left off in Part one, Nast was coming into his own as a famous sketch artist covering America’s Civil War. Now, Nast will find his true calling as he takes his talent and growing fame to new heights, helping to elect Presidents of the United States and take on the…
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Many of us know the stories of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Or the images of political symbols like the Republican elephant or Democratic donkey. Though many might not know of the artist and political cartoonist who created the latter and help elect the former all while being most responsible for taking on and taking down the most corrupt …
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Thanks for joining us for the second and final part of the John Pershing story. When we left off in Part 1, General Pershing was chasing feared rebel Pancho Villa throughout the Mexican countryside while the rest of the world was at war. Now, all of Pershing’s experience and leadership will be called upon as a reluctant America gets drawn into Worl…
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Many of us know the stories of military Generals like George Washington, Ulysses Grant and Dwight Eisenhower. All won critical wars and went on to become Presidents of the United States. What many might not know is the story of the General who led American forces in the First World War whose vision and perseverance was most responsible for bringing…
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Thanks for joining the second and final part of the Benjamin Rush story. When we left off in part one, America was in the midst of Revolution and a thirty-year old Dr. Rush was at the center of it all. Now, Rush and America will be tested like never before as they face the most feared military in the world, build a new government and try to survive…
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Most of us know the names and stories of America’s immortal founding fathers like George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. What many might not know is the name and story of the founder who was friends with each of those individuals and was involved in just about every major event in America’s founding from the Boston T…
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Thanks for joining the second and final part of the Satchel Paige story. When we left off in part one, Paige was entering his prime as one of the baseball’s best pitchers. Now his career and charisma will take him to even greater heights than he could have ever imagined. Including playing a significant role in what once seemed unlikely, but will be…
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Many of us have heard of Cy Young, whose immortalized name adorns the award given to the best pitchers each year in Major League Baseball. When we debate who’s the greatest pitcher of all time, we hear names like Young, Nolan Ryan, Walter Johnson and others. What many might not know is that if baseball had been integrated twenty years sooner than i…
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Famous figures. Forgotten stories - a history podcast that brings them back. History at its best is telling a compelling story that moves its audience. We all have our favorites whether in books, movies, tv shows or podcasts. We immortalize figures like Abraham Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Winston Churchill and rightfully so…
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The first Senator to stand up to Joe McCarthy and McCarthyism of the 1950s. The only female Senator in 1950 and a member of the same party as McCarthy. Smith’s courage was a refreshing dose of conscience and character for the nation and the world. The first woman to be elected and re-elected to both the U.S. House and Senate. The first woman to run…
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Thanks for joining the second and final part of the Margaret Chase Smith Story. When we left off in part one, Congresswoman Smith had just made history by becoming the first woman in America to win election to both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. Now as a Senator in her first year, she will face her stronges…
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