Wolf 359

Written by: Kinda Evil Genius Productions LLC
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  • Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other than monitoring static and intercepting the occasional decades-old radio broadcast from Earth, so he spends most of his time creating extensive audio logs about the ordinary, day-to-day happenings within the station. But the Hephaestus is an odd place, and life in extremely isolated, zero gravity conditions has a way of doing funny things to people's minds. Even the simplest of tasks can turn into a gargantuan struggle, and the most ordinary-seeming things have a way of turning into anything but that. Wolf 359 is a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age of Radio shows. Take one part space-faring adventure, add one part character drama, and mix in one part absurdist sitcom, and you get Wolf 359.
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Episodes
  • Episode 1: Succulent Rat-Killing Tar

    Episode 1: Succulent Rat-Killing Tar
    Aug 15 2014
    Our premiere episode. Officer Doug Eiffel, communications officer on board the U.S.S. Hephaestus Station, is willing to go to any lengths to procrastinate his work. Tasked with a pointless hunt for alien intelligence, Eiffel would much rather spend his time complaining about the station’s malfunctioning autopilot system and making sure his stash of contraband cigarettes doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. But when his instruments start picking up a mysterious radio signal from an unidentified source, Eiffel begins to wonder if someone - or something – could be trying to communicate with the Hephaestus. Plus, explosions, dangerous experiments, non-destructive hair driers, handy-dandy tips for surviving in outer space, and creative interpretations for the word coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 2: Little Revolución

    Episode 2: Little Revolución
    Aug 15 2014
    When Eiffel discovers that there’s only one tube of toothpaste remaining on board the Hephaestus, he realizes that a delicate situation is upon the crew. His solution? Steal the toothpaste, barricade the door to the comms room, and hope for the best. How far are Commander Minkowski and Doctor Hilbert willing to go to recover the vital hygiene product? Plus, subzero temperatures, unique negotiating tactics, hydrochloric acid, Winston Churchill misquoting, and Peter Sellers playing a Gameboy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 3: Discomforts, Pains, and Irregularities

    Episode 3: Discomforts, Pains, and Irregularities
    Aug 15 2014
    The time arrives for another one of Dr. Hilbert’s infamous biannual physical and wellness checks, causing Eiffel and Minkowski to descend into a state of panic. With life and limb on the line, they each find creative ways to delay the inevitable: Eiffel through one of his patented mendacity-filled schemes, Minkowski through a very unusual discovery in the station’s greenhouse. Plus, manual resets, meditations on the effects of sticks and stones, anesthetics, the limits of anesthetics, and spinal fluid samples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins

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Awesome story and overall fantastic

Really amazing story. The real story didn't pick up until about the 9th episode, so if you want to try just one, listen to episode 9 for a taste of what is to come

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Dated Audio Drama

I found this title from a search of most popular audio dramas. Audible doesn't have the ability to sort or search by audio drama. So upon some quick internet searches I discovered this Wolf 359. This is apparently one of the highest rated audio dramas of all time. I acknowledged that it originally aired in 2014 so leeway must be given. That being said the writing here is awful. The characters are constantly behaving in ways that are in no way believable to the situations they find themselves in. The writer also struggles to understand how a sci-fi space setting would work. Everyone (all 3 people on the ship) seem to be experts in everything they do except for the jobs they are supposed to do.

I found this story because I was hoping to find another high quality audio drama. I did not come here looking to hate on something that a lot of people have clearly worked hard on. What I found was a rather dated production with bad jokes, and characters that make no sense. I will absolutely continue this series to see where it goes. I hope it turns around and I find the thing that clicked for so many people who recommended and love this show. Perhaps I may change my review I the future but for now it's just bad.

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