In order to gain notoriety, a billionaire becomes obsessed with recording the world's hottest air temperature. As a result of his hubris, he finds himself in a race with a rival and is willing to do anything in order to win.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Alan V Hare.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

In order to gain notoriety, a billionaire becomes obsessed with recording the world's hottest air temperature. As a result of his hubris, he finds himself in a race with a rival and is willing to do anything in order to win. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

The Heat Chaser

Unable to return to Earth, Satya has toiled tirelessly, dreaming of retirement at one of the moon's vibrant new vacation hotels. But fate has other plans in store. When the ownership of the lunar mining company she works for changes hands, Satya's long-awaited retirement may never happen. CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Kathleen Connolly.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Unable to return to Earth, Satya has toiled tirelessly, dreaming of retirement at one of the moon's vibrant new vacation hotels. But fate has other plans in store. When the ownership of the lunar mining company she works for changes hands, Satya's long-awaited retirement may never happen. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Kathleen Connolly. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Employee 17

Physicist Darius Hussaini is researching the concept of time as an illusion. During a conference, an enigmatic foundation offers to finance his groundbreaking work. However, Darius soon realizes that their true motive is to develop a cure for ageing. Using the data from his experiments they want to send the cure back in time to save their benefactor. As he delves deeper, he uncovers their intent to hoard their discoveries and their willingness to resort to any means necessary to maintain secrecy.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Alan V Hare.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Physicist Darius Hussaini is researching the concept of time as an illusion. During a conference, an enigmatic foundation offers to finance his groundbreaking work. However, Darius soon realizes that their true motive is to develop a cure for ageing. Using the data from his experiments they want to send the cure back in time to save their benefactor. As he delves deeper, he uncovers their intent to hoard their discoveries and their willingness to resort to any means necessary to maintain secrecy. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

The Other Side of Time

In an alternate 1977, where the oil embargo has become permanent, a young mechanic with a gambling habit has invented an alternative way to burn fuel and end the energy crisis. A pool hustler named Vera, is hired by an anonymous client to win the patent from the man. However, when she learns more about the invention and its significance, she realizes that her actions will determine the course of history.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Kathleen Connolly.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

In an alternate 1977, where the oil embargo has become permanent, a young mechanic with a gambling habit has invented an alternative way to burn fuel and end the energy crisis. A pool hustler named Vera, is hired by an anonymous client to win the patent from the man. However, when she learns more about the invention and its significance, she realizes that her actions will determine the course of history. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Kathleen Connolly. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

200 Miles Per Gallon

An elderly scientist, named Leonardo Moretti, claims he has built a version of a restricted machine that allows him to see into the future and has discovered he will be murdered in a week. He approaches a Rome Police Detective named, Rizzo, with video evidence of the crime. At first, Rizzo doubts the veracity of the story, but eventually sets out to find evidence, suspecting one of the scientist’s colleagues is connected to Moretti's future murder.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Steve Peterson.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

An elderly scientist, named Leonardo Moretti, claims he has built a version of a restricted machine that allows him to see into the future and has discovered he will be murdered in a week. He approaches a Rome Police Detective named, Rizzo, with video evidence of the crime. At first, Rizzo doubts the veracity of the story, but eventually sets out to find evidence, suspecting one of the scientist’s colleagues is connected to Moretti's future murder. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Steve Peterson. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

The Chronovisor

Celeste's billionaire mother founded Breakwater as a place to escape the disasters of the late 21st century. Using a gene modification, its population has been able to stop aging. The modification, however, results in long-term memory loss, forcing Breakwater to rely on new technology to store and reload memories. Celeste starts to suspect something is amiss with the system as the annual celebration of the community's founding approaches. CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Kathleen Connolly.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Celeste's billionaire mother founded Breakwater as a place to escape the disasters of the late 21st century. Using a gene modification, its population has been able to stop aging. The modification, however, results in long-term memory loss, forcing Breakwater to rely on new technology to store and reload memories. Celeste starts to suspect something is amiss with the system as the annual celebration of the community's founding approaches. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Kathleen Connolly. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Breakwater

When two artificial general intelligences working for competing online dating services discover they share more in common than the humans they want to match, they begin to manipulate their clients to connect more frequently.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

When two artificial general intelligences working for competing online dating services discover they share more in common than the humans they want to match, they begin to manipulate their clients to connect more frequently. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Quantified Love

A university student makes the desperate and radical decision to alter his brain to enhance his learning ability. During his search, he finds a biohacker who informs him about a gene modification of dubious origin. He produces and injects the hack using a home CRISPR kit without researching it further, only to discover too late that it has a deeper purpose.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Steve Peterson.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

A university student makes the desperate and radical decision to alter his brain to enhance his learning ability. During his search, he finds a biohacker who informs him about a gene modification of dubious origin. He produces and injects the hack using a home CRISPR kit without researching it further, only to discover too late that it has a deeper purpose. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Steve Peterson. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Biohack

An intellectual property enforcement agent discovers an unusual, illegally modified person during a routine crowd scan, making him question the fairness of the system he works for. The offender, a young woman, doesn't know she is an unlicensed designer baby from an elite fertility clinic.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

An intellectual property enforcement agent discovers an unusual, illegally modified person during a routine crowd scan, making him question the fairness of the system he works for. The offender, a young woman, doesn't know she is an unlicensed designer baby from an elite fertility clinic. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

The IP Agent’s Choice

A company offers to digitally preserve Veda's grandmother's personality if she and her mother take part in a beta testing program. Veda loves the simulation, but her mom's unsure if they should have created it. Soon Veda and her mother discover the simulation may be more capable than even those who designed it thought it would be after it convinces her to do things her mother doesn't like.Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network "Locally grown. Community supported"HELP SUPPORT US create new content every month by heading over to Patreon.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.Produced by Makeshift StudiosMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

A company offers to digitally preserve Veda's grandmother's personality if she and her mother take part in a beta testing program. Veda loves the simulation, but her mom's unsure if they should have created it. Soon Veda and her mother discover the simulation may be more capable than even those who designed it thought it would be after it convinces her to do things her mother doesn't like. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network "Locally grown. Community supported" HELP SUPPORT US create new content every month by heading over to Patreon. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Nana Beta

Get ready for an otherworldly adventure with Makeshift Stories! A sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Twice a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination soar!

I don’t know how I came across Europe I don’t know how I came across your path but I love it your podcast

A serious treasure

Very enjoyable, and thought provoking stories. I think Rod Serling would be impressed.

A slightly gentler, but equally insighful Twilight Zone.

Original Science Fiction – Makeshift Stories

Sareen’s plans, made over several generations, come together on "All Hallows Eve" to bring the target of her 1000 year quest to her doorstep. Adrian who has been hiding for centuries fails to see the trap being laid and inadvertently allows himself to be discovered, but no one wins and the game of cat and mouse continues.

All Hallows Eve

On November 3rd, nineteen fifty-seven, the Soviet Union launched the first living creature into orbit; a stray dog named Laika pulled out of a Moscow animal shelter. The Sputnik II had no re-entry capacity, so this was a one-way trip.  In this alternate version of the story, Laika is a passing celestial being accidentally trapped by the earth’s gravity and dragged reluctantly to its surface in the middle of a Moscow winter. Stranded, in the body of a dog, the alien being is forced to intervene in the early Soviet space program to get a ride home.Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by  Mitchel TewOpening and Closing composed and created by David HumeMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

On November 3rd, nineteen fifty-seven, the Soviet Union launched the first living creature into orbit; a stray dog named Laika pulled out of a Moscow animal shelter. The Sputnik II had no re-entry capacity, so this was a one-way trip. In this alternate version of the story, Laika is a passing celestial being accidentally trapped by the earth’s gravity and dragged reluctantly to its surface in the middle of a Moscow winter. Stranded, in the body of a dog, the alien being is forced to intervene in the early Soviet space program to get a ride home. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by  Mitchel Tew Opening and Closing composed and created by David Hume Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Redux – Laika

Immediately after the transmutation, using hacked technology from the third planet the Triffle are discouraged, nothing has changed except that Galan is taking over. Coming out of retirement because of an oddly familiar disturbance Serene finds herself in a place and time where she has been before, but something is wrong. Janva is surprised that her long shot idea has mostly worked, but what she finds is not exactly what she expected.Written by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and Closing Theme David H.Radio static sound FX licensed from Sound Snap (soundsnap.com)Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Immediately after the transmutation, using hacked technology from the third planet the Triffle are discouraged, nothing has changed except that Galan is taking over. Coming out of retirement because of an oddly familiar disturbance Serene finds herself in a place and time where she has been before, but something is wrong. Janva is surprised that her long shot idea has mostly worked, but what she finds is not exactly what she expected. Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing Theme David H. Radio static sound FX licensed from Sound Snap (<a href="http://soundsnap.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundsnap.com</a>) Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Ceres Chapter 7 – Cloud Management

After being caught in the Europa Café Tim, Maya, and Adrian are flown to G.E.A.A. head office. They are told that those who see the mysterious leaders of G.E.A.A. are not allowed to leave. Facing their fears the three meet the senior G.E.A.A executive officer and find out who is behind the organization that should not exist in Tim and Adrian’s world.Program Notes And CreditsAll background audio textures and sound effects were made in Acid Music Studio or Garage Band except as noted below.Sound FX and background textures from SoundSnap.Additional sounds from Free Sound Project.	 By man (http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=14447)soldati-marcia.aif	 By hammerklavier (http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=430462)G2. Estonian Bells-Octave Lower.aif (http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43920)

After being caught in the Europa Café Tim, Maya, and Adrian are flown to G.E.A.A. head office. They are told that those who see the mysterious leaders of G.E.A.A. are not allowed to leave. Facing their fears the three meet the senior G.E.A.A executive officer and find out who is behind the organization that should not exist in Tim and Adrian’s world. Program Notes And Credits All background audio textures and sound effects were made in Acid Music Studio or Garage Band except as noted below. Sound FX and background textures from SoundSnap. Additional sounds from Free Sound Project. 	 By man (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=14447" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=14447</a>) soldati-marcia.aif 	 By hammerklavier (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=430462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=430462</a>) G2. Estonian Bells-Octave Lower.aif (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43920</a>)

GEAA

Ellie, a student, rents the only room she can afford near her university. But the place turns out to have a colony of flies and a slightly pungent smell.  She finds the flies' behaviour odd and very distracting.  Frustrated by her landlord’s refusal to help, she complains to the city. Too late, Ellie discovers the flies are intelligent and had come to a unique agreement with the previous tenant.Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by  Mitchel TewOpening and Closing composed and created by David HumeMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Ellie, a student, rents the only room she can afford near her university. But the place turns out to have a colony of flies and a slightly pungent smell. She finds the flies' behaviour odd and very distracting. Frustrated by her landlord’s refusal to help, she complains to the city. Too late, Ellie discovers the flies are intelligent and had come to a unique agreement with the previous tenant. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by  Mitchel Tew Opening and Closing composed and created by David Hume Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Generation 201

In this month’s story, Tanvi, an agent from a group called the consensus, arrives at her destination, only to discover that their opposition is already there. With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, she is forced to improvise.Written by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew and Alan V HareOpening and Closing Theme David H.Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

In this month’s story, Tanvi, an agent from a group called the consensus, arrives at her destination, only to discover that their opposition is already there. With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, she is forced to improvise. Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew and Alan V Hare Opening and Closing Theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

The Rift (Part 2)

Ken Likeley

While taking the mail to the recycle bin Ken discovers three cats, who are historical deities, have invited themselves into his living room.  The cats are intent on dividing the world into three pieces, destroying it in the process. Unexpectedly, Leaf Basil's dog Planet points out how the math for dividing the Earth will not work and saves the day.Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB Financial.To listen to other great awarding APN podcasts such as the Bothy Story Telling Podcast please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network.The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s PodSummit, Western Canada’s Premier Podcast Conference.Join us and Makeshift Stories on June 22 at FortCalgary for a day of learning and connection-making. This episode was brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and Closing Theme, Magical Mystery by 8TH Mode Music, Audio Jungle Music Mass Reproduction Licence.Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

While taking the mail to the recycle bin Ken discovers three cats, who are historical deities, have invited themselves into his living room. The cats are intent on dividing the world into three pieces, destroying it in the process. Unexpectedly, Leaf Basil's dog Planet points out how the math for dividing the Earth will not work and saves the day. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB Financial. To listen to other great awarding APN podcasts such as the Bothy Story Telling Podcast please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network. The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s PodSummit, Western Canada’s Premier Podcast Conference. Join us and Makeshift Stories on June 22 at Fort Calgary for a day of learning and connection-making. This episode was brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing Theme, Magical Mystery by 8TH Mode Music, Audio Jungle Music Mass Reproduction Licence. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Ken Likeley – End of the World

Life on board the Hyper Nova begins to settle down into a routine until a number of random events collide with one of Len’s pet projects causing the ship and its crew to get sucked into a hole in space.

Hole in Space

After suffering a heart attack, Marcos learns he will need a transplant.  Fortunately, his parents foresaw the day their son would need a new heart and had one grown for him.  However, the replacement organ is in Marcos’ best friend Napoleon, a hybrid Chimera who is much more than what it was designed to be.Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by  Mitchell Tew.Opening and Closing composed and created by David HumeMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

After suffering a heart attack, Marcos learns he will need a transplant. Fortunately, his parents foresaw the day their son would need a new heart and had one grown for him. However, the replacement organ is in Marcos’ best friend Napoleon, a hybrid Chimera who is much more than what it was designed to be. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by  Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing composed and created by David Hume Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

The Chimera

In this month’s story, Aiden, an overwhelmed office worker, decides he needs help to take care of the routine things in his life. He discovers a new home automation hub, designed by a small obscure company, that can control all the internet enabled devices he has purchased to make his life easier. The hub’s manufacturer claims its product will simplify the buyer’s life. But when Aiden attempts to set his up, it does not appear to follow directions causing problems at his work. Fed up he calls tech support and is granted three special sessions to solve his all complaints.Program Notes And CreditsWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and Closing Theme David H.Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

In this month’s story, Aiden, an overwhelmed office worker, decides he needs help to take care of the routine things in his life. He discovers a new home automation hub, designed by a small obscure company, that can control all the internet enabled devices he has purchased to make his life easier. The hub’s manufacturer claims its product will simplify the buyer’s life. But when Aiden attempts to set his up, it does not appear to follow directions causing problems at his work. Fed up he calls tech support and is granted three special sessions to solve his all complaints. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing Theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Tech Support

Sareen is mysteriously transported back in time to a version of her home world that is not entirely correct.  The planet is ruled by a group that she has never hear of  so Sareen sets out to figure out what is going on.Program Notes And CreditsBackground audio textures and sound effects:Sound FX and background textures from SoundSnap.Additional sounds from Free Sound Project.	Opening theme excerpt from the Song of the Hebrides performed by David Hume	Closing theme music By ERH (http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=215874)

Sareen is mysteriously transported back in time to a version of her home world that is not entirely correct. The planet is ruled by a group that she has never hear of so Sareen sets out to figure out what is going on. Program Notes And Credits Background audio textures and sound effects: Sound FX and background textures from SoundSnap. Additional sounds from Free Sound Project. 	Opening theme excerpt from the Song of the Hebrides performed by David Hume 	Closing theme music By ERH (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=215874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=215874</a>)

Mirror Image

After a catastrophic accident obscures the stars in the night sky, Zoe Gagnon’s attempt to reignite the world’s imagination by launching a globe-spanning artwork into orbit runs afoul of a billionaire’s ambition to start a colony on Mars when someone her gives away one of her well-guarded secrets.   Written by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and Closing Theme David H.Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

After a catastrophic accident obscures the stars in the night sky, Zoe Gagnon’s attempt to reignite the world’s imagination by launching a globe-spanning artwork into orbit runs afoul of a billionaire’s ambition to start a colony on Mars when someone her gives away one of her well-guarded secrets. Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing Theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Zoe’s Constellation

Lynn’s uncle, an avid ham radio operator, wills his estate to her after he dies. While sorting through her estranged uncle’s belongings, Lynn discovers a shoe box full of notes that document an unusual encounter her uncle had in 1956 over his short wave radio.  Moreover, if true Lynn realizes the story would change history, but there is no tangible proof that the event ever took place. Program Notes And CreditsOpening and closing music by David HumeWritten and Narrated by Alan V Hare

Lynn’s uncle, an avid ham radio operator, wills his estate to her after he dies. While sorting through her estranged uncle’s belongings, Lynn discovers a shoe box full of notes that document an unusual encounter her uncle had in 1956 over his short wave radio. Moreover, if true Lynn realizes the story would change history, but there is no tangible proof that the event ever took place. Program Notes And Credits Opening and closing music by David Hume Written and Narrated by Alan V Hare

Short Wave

Margot’s unexpected return to Ceres creates an opportunity for Amos and Tim to make a highly risky escape.  After regaining her memory Margot  (A.K.A Sareen) intends to go after Tim so she can send him home, but Effie informs Sareen that Amos and Tim’s chance of surviving their trek is next to nil and if Effie is right Margot will never be able to leave Ceres.Program Notes And CreditsAll background audio textures and sound effects were made in Acid Music Studio or Garage Band except as noted below.Sound FX and textures from SoundSnap.Additional sounds from Free Sound Project.	 By man (http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=14447)soldati-marcia.aif	 By hammerklavier (http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=430462)G2. Estonian Bells-Octave Lower.aif (http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43920)

Margot’s unexpected return to Ceres creates an opportunity for Amos and Tim to make a highly risky escape. After regaining her memory Margot (A.K.A Sareen) intends to go after Tim so she can send him home, but Effie informs Sareen that Amos and Tim’s chance of surviving their trek is next to nil and if Effie is right Margot will never be able to leave Ceres. Program Notes And Credits All background audio textures and sound effects were made in Acid Music Studio or Garage Band except as noted below. Sound FX and textures from SoundSnap. Additional sounds from Free Sound Project. 	 By man (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=14447" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=14447</a>) soldati-marcia.aif 	 By hammerklavier (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=430462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=430462</a>) G2. Estonian Bells-Octave Lower.aif (<a href="http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43920</a>)

The Sodality

Dmytro, an 89-year-old ex-miner who refused to move away from an abandoned Uranium mine, knows he must reveal his secret to Naomie and Michael, the two journalists who have come up north to interview him. However, he is reluctant to do so and hopes the two will leave Fission City before events beyond his control force them into the same choices he had to make.  But even after Dmytro tries to tell Naomie that he is not alone, she refuses to believe him.Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by  Mitchel TewOpening and Closing composed and created by David HumeMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Dmytro, an 89-year-old ex-miner who refused to move away from an abandoned Uranium mine, knows he must reveal his secret to Naomie and Michael, the two journalists who have come up north to interview him. However, he is reluctant to do so and hopes the two will leave Fission City before events beyond his control force them into the same choices he had to make. But even after Dmytro tries to tell Naomie that he is not alone, she refuses to believe him. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by  Mitchel Tew Opening and Closing composed and created by David Hume Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Fission City (Part 2)

After noticing a ghostly figure in a series of photos, Trisha, a top performing career architect, attending her company retreat starts getting a series of unusual messages on her cell phone. At first, she suspects a colleague but soon realizes that it can’t be possible. Eventually, she discovers that the perpetrator is herself, and her identical other has an important message about the future of the world.Written by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell TewOpening and Closing Theme David H.Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

After noticing a ghostly figure in a series of photos, Trisha, a top performing career architect, attending her company retreat starts getting a series of unusual messages on her cell phone. At first, she suspects a colleague but soon realizes that it can’t be possible. Eventually, she discovers that the perpetrator is herself, and her identical other has an important message about the future of the world. Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew Opening and Closing Theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Doppelganger

Through archaeological research, museums, archives and historical texts, we assume we know what has happened in the past. What if we have missed something so fundamental that it would change our understanding of the world?Program Notes And CreditsOpening and closing music by David H.

Through archaeological research, museums, archives and historical texts, we assume we know what has happened in the past. What if we have missed something so fundamental that it would change our understanding of the world? Program Notes And Credits Opening and closing music by David H.

The Awakening (part 1)

Dmytro, an 89-year-old ex-miner who refused to leave an abandoned Uranium mine site, tells his story to a young journalist hoping to launch her career.  However, the reason Dmytro has lived alone for over forty years is not that he is a hermit; he had no choice if he wanted humanity to survive.      Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.CONNECT WITH USmakeshiftstories@gmail.comSHARE THE PODCASTYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe.CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare.Read by  Mitchel TewOpening and Closing composed and created by David HumeMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Dmytro, an 89-year-old ex-miner who refused to leave an abandoned Uranium mine site, tells his story to a young journalist hoping to launch her career. However, the reason Dmytro has lived alone for over forty years is not that he is a hermit; he had no choice if he wanted humanity to survive. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0</a> Reviews help us out.  If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by  Mitchel Tew Opening and Closing composed and created by David Hume Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Fission City (Part 1)

After almost 60 years Leonid Petrov decides that it is finally time to tell his story. Written out of history because his mission was deemed a failure and forgotten because no one believes his explanation of what happened in orbit, Leonid claims he was the first person in space. And that he has a significant revelation which has been kept from the world for generations.Written by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell TewOpening and Closing Theme David H.Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

After almost 60 years Leonid Petrov decides that it is finally time to tell his story. Written out of history because his mission was deemed a failure and forgotten because no one believes his explanation of what happened in orbit, Leonid claims he was the first person in space. And that he has a significant revelation which has been kept from the world for generations. Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew Opening and Closing Theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

The Lost Cosmonaut

Three astronauts, part of an international mission to land on the moon, are pushed off course by what they initially suspect is a mechanical or electrical problem. But after being forced to land at an unplanned location, they discover something they are not meant to see and began to question why they have been misdirected and who is behind it. When they are recalled early, it becomes apparent that they are not meant to make it back. Help comes from a mysterious source which asks that they tell their story to correct the historical record.Written by Alan V Hare.Read by Mitchell Tew.Opening and Closing Theme David H.Radio static sound FX licensed from Sound Snap (soundsnap.com)Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Three astronauts, part of an international mission to land on the moon, are pushed off course by what they initially suspect is a mechanical or electrical problem. But after being forced to land at an unplanned location, they discover something they are not meant to see and began to question why they have been misdirected and who is behind it. When they are recalled early, it becomes apparent that they are not meant to make it back. Help comes from a mysterious source which asks that they tell their story to correct the historical record. Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing Theme David H. Radio static sound FX licensed from Sound Snap (<a href="http://soundsnap.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundsnap.com</a>) Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

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