A desperate alien. A struggling mom.
One life-changing swap that flips a family upside down. Alpha 8 is an award-winning sci-fi audio drama that blends E.T., The Princess Diaries, and a Freaky Friday twist into a heartfelt adventure about identity, parenthood, and second chances.
When an extraterrestrial being secretly swaps places with a human mother, both worlds spiral into chaos. The alien must learn the meaning of family to save her species from extinction — while the real mom fights to escape, return home, and protect the people she loves.
Government secrets, emotional discovery, and unexpected humor collide across two seasons of cinematic storytelling. Rich sound design, original music, and an ensemble cast bring this world to life — immersive from the first episode.
Starring Richard Leacock, Jasmine Ashanti, Jessi Mechler, Todd Gajdusek, Cameron Elie, Malachi Josiah White, Sydney Thomas, Sam Gipson, and Jake Farrago. Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie.
Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, story editing by Jake Farrago. A Bizzie Media Group production.
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July 13, 2026 · 42m
This week, we're handing the mic over for a feed swap with The Madness of Chartrulean — a character-driven sci-fi epic for fans of Dune, Foundation, and Game of Thrones. A fallen messiah races to stop his own technology from dooming the world he meant to save — while facing alien invaders, political foes, and the collapse of his own mind. The Jhardeho Order named him messiah. He defected anyway. When Chartrulean chose progress over piety, he split the world in two — and now he's haunted by the cost of that choice, fighting to reconcile with the gods and kings he angered before the madness he created consumes him. Blending political drama, Shakespearean tragedy, and mythic futurism, The Madness of Chartrulean features a cast of 50+ voice actors from five continents, cinematic Dolby Atmos sound design, and an unflinching portrayal of mental illness — including CPTSD, anxiety, and DID. Written from a woman's perspective, the show is part of a growing wave of creators championing women and neurodivergent voices in sci-fi and fantasy. Vol. 1 is available now — 13 episodes, 8+ hours of story, plus bonus content. Vol. 2 is actively releasing. 🎧 Listen to more: wherever you find podcasts A quick Alpha 8 update: Season 2 recording sessions are officially on the calendar, kicking off August 24th. More to come soon — stay tuned. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .
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Jan 13 · 30m
Happy 2026! To kick off the year, we’re bringing you our very first feed swap of the season.Alpha 8 UpdateWe’ve officially wrapped our festival run for Season 1! A massive thank you to the team that helped bring this world to life. We are currently in the home stretch of writing Season 2 and are actively looking for brand sponsors.Want to partner with us? If you know a business or brand that fits our world, please reach out via Email or Instagram DM.Today’s Featured Show: UN-TITLEDToday, we’re sharing a fellow scripted comedy that is perfect for your post-holiday binge. UN-TITLED is a "Middle Ages midlife crisis" story following Failyn, a squire who is quite literally "too olde" for this.While Failyn schemes for his long-awaited knighthood, he has to contend with an annoying wunderkind on the rise—the future King Arthur.The Vibe: A comedic twist on the Sword in the Stone myth. Think the bitterness of Amadeus or Richard III meets the dry humor of The Office and Blackadder.The Commitment: Season 1 is just 6 episodes plus character shorts (about 3 hours total). It’s the perfect length for a weekend road trip or—if you’re like us—finally packing up those holiday decorations.Support the Show: The UN-TITLED team is gearing up for Season 2 and looking to grow their community! If you enjoy this episode:Subscribe: Search for UN-TITLED on your favorite podcast app.Follow: Check them out on Instagram and give them a shoutout!Enjoy Episode 1 of UN-TITLED!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 3 · 1h 12m
The truth is out. The alliances are fragile. And the Peterson children are running out of time.Picking up where Part 1 left off, the second half of the Season 1 supercut follows Daniel, Jackson, and Taryn as they confront what — and who — has been living in their home. With the real Larson still missing and NARB closing in, the family must decide how far they're willing to go to bring her back.The story doesn't slow down from here.Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human. Season 2 coming soon.Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, story editing by Jake Farrago. A Bizzie Media Group production.Credits, transcripts & bonus content: alpha8audio.com | alpha8audio@gmail.com | Part of the Fable and Folly network: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 3 · 59m
The swap has happened. The family doesn't know yet. And Alpha 8 is just getting started.When an extraterrestrial being crashes to Earth and secretly takes a human mother's place, a chain reaction begins — spanning government cover-ups, fractured family bonds, and a desperate race to uncover the truth. Part 1 of the Season 1 supercut follows the Peterson family from first contact through the moment everything begins to unravel.All eight episodes. No interruptions. Start here.Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human. Season 2 coming soon.Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, story editing by Jake Farrago. A Bizzie Media Group production.Credits, transcripts & bonus content: alpha8audio.com | alpha8audio@gmail.com | Part of the Fable and Folly network: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 1 · 16m
We're celebrating Black History Month on the Alpha 8 feed by spotlighting some wonderful audio dramas crafted by Black creatives.Join us as we showcase trailers from award-winning fiction podcasts that will captivate, inspire, and expand your podcast library from historical fiction to folklore.Here are the links to all the shows: The Coach - https://episodes.fm/1641744807 Harlem Queen - https://episodes.fm/1453287583 Dr. Apples - https://episodes.fm/1531756450 Past Due - https://episodes.fm/1479098487 Apollyon - https://episodes.fm/1559430818 Booker & Olivia - https://episodes.fm/1739939370 The Trinity Squad - https://episodes.fm/1681883469 Black Audio Dramas Exist - https://www.instagram.com/blackaudiodramasexist/ Drop a comment telling us which show you can not wait to dive into!If these stories resonate with you, please share this episode. Let's amplify Black voices in podcasting, one share at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 31 · 5m
In this special bonus episode, some members of our talented cast share their hopes and dreams for their characters in the upcoming season of Alpha 8. That's right, we are working on season two of the series and plan to bring you along. We'll be sharing some of the creative process, diving deep with some of the cast and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 17 · 4m
Steven Bias, our incredibly talented music composer, sits down and shares his inspiration behind the music he created for Alpha 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 21 · 1m
Cameron Elie brings Daniel to life in Alpha 8. Fun fact: the entire concept of Alpha 8 actually began with Daniel—or more accurately, with Cameron, the actor behind him. I'm thrilled that Cameron could join our cast for this audio drama, and it’s been great to see him reconnect with his on-set dad from another show. Thank you, Cameron, for being an essential part of Alpha 8!If you’re enjoying the journey, please subscribe and share! We’d love to hear from you—leave us a rating and review to let us know how we’re doing. You can find all the details about the cast, crew, and episodes at alpha8audio.com. Got questions? Reach out anytime at alpha8audio@gmail.com.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 7 · 1m
Sydney Thomas voices Taryn in Alpha 8. She's Jackson big sister and she's really trying to figure out who she wants to be and how close she wants to get to Larson. Fun fact Sydney and Cameron use to dance at the same dance studio when they were younger!Thanks for joining us on the ride with Alpha 8! Subscribe and share if you're on enjoying the adventure so we can start planning for Season Two. Drop us a rating and review to let us know what you think. All cast, crew, and episode details can be found at alpha8audio.com! If you have questions feel free to reach out to alpha8audio@gmail.com.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 2 · 2m
Malachi White voices Jackson in Alpha 8. I love having two boys in the series who are the same age but have different personalities. Jackson is the "cool" kid who loves sports and video games (as long as they are sports-related). He jokes around a lot with Daniel, but at the end of the day, he will always have his back.Thanks for joining us on the ride with Alpha 8! Subscribe and share if you're on board with our adventure. Drop us a rating and review to let us know how we're doing. All cast, crew, and episode details await at alpha8audio.com! If you have questions feel free to reach out to alpha8audio@gmail.com.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.