The Outer Reach: Stories from Beyond

THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.Coming soon to Maximum Fun.

What do you say to the residents of a planet facing imminent destruction? How do you convince them to leave their homes? Find out on this training tape intended for representatives of the Department of Frontier Affairs.This episode was originally released in 2017.Written by Hunter Norris and Christian GridelliFeaturing Lindsey Andersen, Brent Weinbach, Hari Kondabolu, Will Frazier, Leah Darany and Chris BowmanDirected by Nick WhiteSpecial thanks to Colin AndersonSound design and editing by Jeff EmtmanMusic from The Black SpotArtwork by Jorge Jacinto

On a lunar outpost, former news anchor Cadi Al-Basr hosts a nostalgic radio program meant for registered colonists. When the moon's native residents start calling in, Cadi and her producer Nisma have to figure out what they're trying to say and whether to put their message on the air.This episode was originally released in 2017.Written and performed by Nadia Kamil.Also featuring Amanda Spinella, Geoffrey McGivern, Lindsey Andersen, Hari Kondabolu, Jesse Thorn, Jordan Morris and Eric MartinDirected by Nick WhiteSpecial thanks to Colin AndersonSound design and editing by Jeff EmtmanMusic from The Black Spot

Perry wants to cancel his account. But it turns out that if he gets rid of this comprehensive communication, entertainment and security system that he might lose a part of himself, too.This episode was originally released in 2017.Written by Alec Nevala-LeeFeaturing Aparna Nancherla and Echo KellumDirected and edited by Nick WhiteSound design and editing by Jeff EmtmanArtwork by Jorge Jacinto

Larry is down-on-his-luck until GalCom awards him free passage on a luxury space cruiser. The experimental craft is designed to travel faster than any previous ship of its kind. On board, Larry is surrounded by strange, well-to-do people who won't talk to him. But slowly he starts to hear a flood of mysterious voices in his head.This episode was originally released in 2017.Written, performed and produced by Richard HaxtonAlso featuring Nadia Kamil and Chris BowmanAdditional writing by Nick WhiteSound design and editing by Jeff EmtmanMusic by Richard HaxtonArtwork by Vincent DiFate

Rangers Leon and Michael are the only residents of The Topiary - a tiny tourist planet near the edge of the galaxy, lush with exotic plant life. But due to budget cuts The Topiary is shutting down. So Leon decides to document their remaining time together. When their final visitor arrives, things go much differently than Leon expected.This episode was originally released in 2017.Written by Katya ApekinaFeaturing Martin Starr, Matt Bush and Lilan BowdenDirected by Nick WhiteSound design and editing by Jeff EmtmanMusic from The Black SpotArtwork by Jorge JacintoThe original print version of this story appears in Bodega Magazine