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Paradise Future - Science Fiction Short Stories




Science fiction Single-voiced Anthology Audio Book


Synopsis:

A planet ravaged by climate change. The rise of AI. The advent of genetic engineering. Lives consumed with the virtual world. This is our world, today. And those are the seeds that we've planted for the world of tomorrow. Welcome to Paradise Future, a monthly podcast of science fiction short stories about our lives in the coming world. The future has yet to come, and the present is already unsettling.


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Continuity: Anthology

Voices: Single

Genres: Science fiction

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Episodes:

Apocalypse, Soon V - [Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quiet-Quitting]

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1100

The Saga of Charlie Van Nguyen continues...

When the sun shines in the sky, and it enters into night, we can’t ignore the fact that it will rise again tomorrow. 

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Apocalypse, Soon IV - [Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quiet-Quitting]

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +1100

The Saga of Charlie Van Nguyen continues...

Do you have a swim shirt?

*Warning*

This story discusses suicide and suicide ideation, and it may be disturbing to some. If you, or someone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please contact your doctor, go to your local ER, or call your local helpline.

If you're in Australia, you can call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14
Or text them at 0477 13 11 14 

You are not alone. Help is always available. 

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
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Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Apocalypse, Soon III - [Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quiet-Quitting]

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +1000

The Saga of Charlie Van Nguyen continues. 

Let's spend the rest of our lives working out our problems. Don't worry. It won't take long. The rest of our lives, I mean. 

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

A Paper Boat II - [Climate Change, Climate Disaster, Climate Refugees]

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +1000

The father has gone. The girl has taken it upon herself to take the grandma to safety. The only problem, the cyclone has arrived. 

This episode is a continuation of A Paper Boat. 

A tropical cyclone is bearing down on Sydney. A granddaughter must convince her grandmother to evacuate before it’s too late. 

Climate change, climate disaster, climate refugees. 

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
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Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Apocalypse, Soon II - [Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quiet-Quitting]

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1000

The Saga of Charlie Van Nguyen continues. It seems like his dreams are coming true. Never mind that the world is coming to an end, what matters is that he will finally be free. 

This episode is a continuation of the previous episode, Apocalypse, Soon. A man harangued by the trappings of modern life is pushed further into a corner. The world is coming to an end, but the rat race continues. In order to survive, he must be brave and continue to grit his teeth through the monotonous nine to five. A comedy. 

The music for this episode was composed by Jesse Nguyen, a jazz pianist and classical composer from South West Sydney. Jesse is a studious musician with a Bachelor of Music, and his prime passion is composing for film and tv. His influences include Philip Glass, John Williams, Maurice Ravel, and Miles Davis. If you would like Jesse to compose for your next project, you can message him directly here:

https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin/

[Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quit-Quitting, Existential]

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Apocalypse, Soon - [Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quiet-Quitting]

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +1100

A man harangued by the trappings of modern life is pushed further into a corner. The world is coming to an end, but the rat race continues. In order to survive, he must be brave and continue to grit his teeth through the monotonous nine to five. A comedy. 

The music for this episode was composed by Jesse Nguyen, a jazz pianist and classical composer from South West Sydney. Jesse is a studious musician with a Bachelor of Music, and his prime passion is composing for film and tv. His influences include Philip Glass, John Williams, Maurice Ravel, and Miles Davis. If you would like Jesse to compose for your next project, you can message him directly here:

https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin/

[Apocalyptic, Comedy, Quit-Quitting, Existential]

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Dream House - [Virtual Reality, Drama, Dystopia]

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +1100

Grace is losing her memory. Adam is burdened with taking care of her. He's come up with scheme that he says will make them rich.  

Virtual reality, drama, dystopia

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Zahrah by Nambu - [Designer Babies, Fashion, Genetic Engineering]

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +1100

At a fashion show in Paris, the greatest designer in history, Nambu, unveils his latest creation--Zahrah. Though it seems that he has altered more than just her looks.

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Designer babies, fashion, genetic engineering

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

A Paper Boat - [Climate Change, Climate Disaster]

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +1100

A tropical cyclone is bearing down on Sydney. A granddaughter must convince her grandmother to evacuate before it’s too late. 

Interactive Sea-Level Rise Map
https://coastal.climatecentral.org/map/14/151.1495/-33.864/?theme=warming&map_type=multicentury_slr_comparison&basemap=roadmap&elevation_model=best_available&lockin_model=levermann_2013&refresh=true&temperature_unit=C&warming_comparison=%5B%222.0%22%2C%224.0%22%5D

More information available in show notes on website.
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/episodes/apaperboat

Climate change, climate disaster, refugee, 

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

All the World's a Screen - [Virtual Reality, Romance, Online Dating]

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +1100

Everyday, the virtual world becomes more and more integrated with our lives. Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the future sees us spending every waking minute in the metaverse. Girl meets Boy at a digital movie theatre.

Virtual reality, romance, online dating

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Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

The Fox's Den - [Virtual Reality, AI, Dystopia]

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +1100

A man endures the trials of modern life. As the machines have taken over all the jobs and as the ads and social media have taken over his dreams.  

Virtual reality, AI, Dystopia, coffin homes.

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Artificial GOATs - [Genetic Engineering, Basketball, Designer Babies]

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +1100

A young couple have just been approved for pregnancy. They want the best future for their child. A designer lab promises that it will genetically engineer for them a basketball GOAT. 

Genetic engineering, basketball, designer babies, CRISPR-Cas9, He Jiankui. 

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin

 

Trailer: Introducing Paradise Future

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +1100

A Dying Planet. 

The Rise of AI.

The Advent of Genetic Engineering.

Lives consumed with the virtual world.

This is our world, today. And those are the seeds that we've planted for the world of tomorrow.

Welcome to Paradise Future. A podcast featuring science fiction short stories about our lives in the coming world. Stories about genetic engineering labs that specialise in churning out basketball phenoms. About Luddite rebellions. About first world climate refugees. About virtual reality romances.

All original stories with all original music. New episodes released every second Thursday.  

Support the Show.

Learn more about Paradise Future at
https://www.paradisefuturepodcast.com/

Support the show at
https://www.patreon.com/abeldo

Follow Paradise Future on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paradisefuturepodcast/

Get in touch with Jesse Nguyen
https://www.instagram.com/jdknewin