Original Science Fiction - Makeshift Stories

Maria, the most efficient employee in a distribution centre for a global online retailer, is voluntold to train an experimental android to do her job. Initially wary, Maria begins to suspect the robot is more than a company automaton. After realizing the machine has been compromising its future to save her job, she hatches a plan to liberate it. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann Audio post-production by Matthew Erdmann 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.

To prove to herself and her friends that she is spontaneous and audacious, a businesswoman goes on a backcountry adventure tour to look for Sasquatch. During a snowstorm, her guides disappear, and she is found by two transdimensional beings who offer her tea and open her mind to a new reality. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann Audio post-production by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Curious about a popular social media influencer’s returns, a tax auditor suspects her of cheating. Her perfect set of records is the first he has ever seen, which makes him more intrigued and curious. As he observes her online and offline lives, he begins to suspect that he isn’t dealing with a real person. Too late, he realizes his curiosity has led him into danger. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Olivia, a researcher interested in paranormal urban myths, flies across the country to interview an older man about his story circulating on the internet. The man had two encounters with soleless creatures whose eyes were completely dark and a final meeting where he exchanged bodies with one of the odd visitors. Olivia is skeptical until she has her own encounter. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

After a prolonged drought, Doctor Slow-Mo successfully bids on a job for a space tourism company owner. Marooned in space by his employees, the billionaire owner has a simple quick in, quick out solution he wants Doctor Slow-Mo to execute. The catch is he wants it done immediately. So, Slow-Mo gets cousin Vortex to whisk him to the job site to meet the abridged timeline; however, things immediately start to go wrong. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Bowie applies to a privately funded science project for the resources to verify the accuracy of her new climate modelling software. After flying to one of the project’s latest floating laboratories, she begins to realize the project’s management is only concerned about her confirming their projections. When she doesn’t, she is told the real purpose of the private initiative and given a choice to work with them or disappear. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

While trying to flee capture by an alien seeking revenge for their planet’s demise, the Experiologist is forced to extract all its recent memories. Being the sum of all the experiences it has stolen, the Experiologist finds itself changed and suddenly attracted to the dark side. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Jackson is about to inherit his only uncle’s estate on one condition. He must submit to an operation to receive permanent augmented reality implants, then live with an avatar based on his uncle’s personality. When it turns out his dead uncle only wants to use Jackson as a way to control his business empire through the avatar, Jackson plots to rid himself of the annoying digital ghost. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and hit follow. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Ever since a mysterious childhood incident, Alison has been the nexus of unexplained phenomena. She has admitted this to no one until she finds herself on board an old freighter surreptitiously carrying the James Webber telescope to its launch site in French Guiana. After revealing her first close encounter, her alien friends return. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and hit follow. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

After failing to capture a mysterious collector named Mr. Hughes, those chasing him scramble to find the man before he removes critical memories from another person. However, agent Simard, who led the failed operation, is not who he claims and not even from this world. He plays a hunch and goes after Hughes on his own. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and hit follow. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

After finding an incredible apartment with unbelievably cheap rent, Sachio realizes the home automation system does a lot more than turn on the lights. When the smart home begins to run her life, she starts wondering about the owner who designed the system and the fate of the previous tenant. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and hit follow. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Mr. Hughes, a wealthy businessman with failing health, collects experiences rather than rare objects. He receives a visit from a desperate scientist ready to sell the memory of her world-changing discovery in exchange for enough money to continue her research. However, neither the scientist nor Mr. Hughes are what they claim to be. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

While trying to prevent a popular search engine from scanning his house for their street map app Ken discovers a very unusual coin lying on his driveway. The coin turns out to be the gateway into an alternative universe where people can create money out of thin air, and Ken’s next decision could destroy the earth. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 Reviews help us out. If you really liked this episode, please go over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and follow. CREDITSWritten by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Audio Post-production by Matthew Erdmann 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. This means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Forty-seven, a cynical robotic ghost hunter, doesn’t believe in the supernatural. The obstinate machine has built a career out of faking ghost removals. However, a new job ends up challenging forty-seven’s beliefs and lands it in a very unusual and threatening situation which proves human ghosts are real. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and Closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

On July 11th, 1932, Nikola Tesla receives a mysterious visitor at his rooms in the New Yorker Hotel. Ostensibly there to interview him about his recent discoveries for a small newspaper, the reporter is only interested in Tesla’s design for a camera that can photograph thoughts. During a demonstration of the device, Tesla discovers his visitor is a time traveller, intent on changing history. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann Opening and Closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann 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.

A psychologist tries to convince a new patient they do not have extrasensory perception and are therefore not responsible for a past event that haunts them in their dreams. However, a test they devise to prove their patient wrong provides entirely unexpected results, leaving the psychologist wondering about their belief in science. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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 you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

After what she believes to be 5000 years, automated systems wake Dorian’s mind and download it into a temporary body. The process is supposed to be part of a maintenance cycle to keep Dorian’s race alive while machines terraform the planet they are orbiting. However, only hours into her seven-day stint, she discovers things are not as they seem. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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 you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

To save her family’s hundred-year-old manufacturing business, Sandra decides to use the general artificial intelligence she has been working on to create a new product line consisting of autonomous yard maintenance machines. However, she is forced to partner with a private investor who does not see eye to eye with her. During their dispute, the artificial intelligence starts making decisions on its own. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 If you really liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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 you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Nikolay, a Russian cosmonaut, is stranded on a secret Red Army moonbase when the Soviet Union collapses. Believing the USSR’s dissolution is propaganda designed to smoke out the lunar installation, he maintains the moonbase avoiding contact with Earth. After what he considers 30 years to have passed, circumstances suddenly change, challenging Nikolay’s perception of reality. Regardless, he is determined to carry out his mission. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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 you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

Gwen discovers Karl’s new skin’s identity, which lets her track the escapee to a recently reclaimed district. However, the Haven runaway puts questions in Gwen’s mind, which she is determined to have answered. Her research leads her to a stunning conclusion undermining her belief in recent history and driving her to challenge the council. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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 you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.

After Karl the Haven escapee eludes port security and Gwen, he manages to find the woman who initially helped him break out of the island enclave. He pressures her into again providing him with the means to change identities. By the time Gwen, the inspector designate, tracks Karl’s reluctant collaborator down, the fugitive is long gone; however, shortly after, his collaborator disappears as well. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

Leopold has spent his life repairing appliances, and home entertainment systems struggles to remain relevant in a world of disposable digital devices. When he attempts to fix an old slide projector he found in the garbage; the vintage machine turns out to be more than an obsolete appliance. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

Two young people from a moon orbiting the second planet around Barnard’s Star end up in the same escape pod. On the surface, they are from opposing political systems but soon discover they are more alike than different. Unfortunately, their unplanned encounter puts them in jeopardy Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network  Locally grown. Community supported CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

After a massive international corporation takes over Hero-on-the-way and pushes the app’s existing superheroes to the bottom of the search results, Honcho and Ephemera decide to fight back. They enlist Doctor Slow-mo and several other heroes to protest at one of the corporation’s other businesses. However, when things don’t go as planned, Doctor Slow-mo, Synapse and a new hero on the app are forced to act. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network  Locally grown. Community supported CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

Gwen, the current inspector designate of Hinterland, is suddenly tasked to track down an escapee from Haven, a remote island enclave. Kept in ignorance of their captivity, no one from Haven has managed to escape before. However, even one individual from the enclave, free in the general population, could disrupt the world. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” On Sunday, October 18th, join us live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/makeshift.stories.scifi/) as we record our 200th episode, starting at 01:00 GMT(October 19th). In North America, that’s 9PM Atlantic, 8PM Eastern, 7PM Central, 6PM Mountain and 5PM Pacific. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

After falling asleep while writing a last-minute report, Ken wakes to discover the world has changed, and not in a good way. Leaf, his vegan Hippie neighbour, does not notice the weird transformation, so it is up to Ken and Leaf’s dog Planet to figure out. They soon discover the world has been shortchanged by greedy mercantile aliens. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. To listen to other great APN award-winning podcasts – such as It’s a conspiracy where co-hosts Andrew, Charlie and Greg “layout the beliefs behind selected conspiracy theories, alternative accounts, legends, myths and more – please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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. Audio Post-production by Matthew Erdmann 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 sorting through her deceased uncle’s belongings, Lynn discovers a shoebox of notes documenting an unusual encounter in 1956 on his ham radio. If true, the incident would change the history of spaceflight, but without tangible proof, Lynn discounts the notes as a failed attempt to write a novel until she receives an unexpected text message. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported This episode is brought to you by Park Power, and ATB. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 Reviews 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 HareRead by  Mitchel TewAudio post production by Matthew Erdmann 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.

Lauren, a rising online video star, is about to celebrate her two-millionth subscriber when things go unexpected sideways. She discovers a corporation has taken over her channel after successfully claiming they own the copyright to her face and voice. She tries desperately to untangle how she lost the rights to her identity, which leads to a family secret. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

Lauren, a rising online video star, is about to celebrate her two-millionth subscriber when things go unexpected sideways. She discovers a corporation has taken over her channel after successfully claiming they own the copyright to her face and voice. She tries desperately to untangle how she lost the rights to her identity, which leads to a family secret. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

Doctor Slow-mo tries to outdo his grandmother, aka Cerebral, by giving his six-year-old niece a DIY CRISPR home gene-editing kit as a birthday present. But neither anticipates the incredibly smart little girl, who desperately wants the perfect pet, will combine their gifts to create something much more dangerous than a furry companion. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network  Locally grown. Community supported CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Mitchel Tew Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

After being cognitively enhanced, Corey is disgraced and booted out of the prestigious private intelligence company which employed and altered him. Eight years later, he finally lands his first gig of any consequence as a private investigator. But he soon begins to suspect he is getting involved in something far more complicated than his secretive client has let on. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network “Locally grown. Community supported” CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

After being cognitively enhanced, Corey is disgraced and booted out of the prestigious private intelligence company which employed and altered him. Eight years later, he finally lands his first gig of any consequence as a private investigator. But he soon begins to suspect he is getting involved in something far more complicated than his secretive client has let on. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

After a somewhat disastrous encounter, a client sues Doctor Slow-mo and three other superheroes. As part of the settlement, with Hero-on-the-way, the four must take a team-building course or lose their licences. None of the cantankerous group is thrilled by the requirement. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Doctor Slow-mo’s ad music by DailyWaves Licenced through Audio Jungle on a Music Broadcast License. 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.

On a winter evening in January, Morgan goes out to find her cat Echo. She tracks him to an unusually dark shadow in the middle of a park where she can hear Echo but can’t see him. Twelve weeks later, a security guard finds Morgan and Echo standing in front of Queen Hatshepsut temple in Egypt; Morgan still dressed in her winter parka. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

On a winter evening in January, Morgan goes out to find her cat Echo. She tracks him to an unusually dark shadow in the middle of a park where she can hear Echo but can’t see him. Twelve weeks later, a security guard finds Morgan and Echo standing in front of Queen Hatshepsut temple in Egypt; Morgan still dressed in her winter parka. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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 Audio Post-production Matthew Erdmann 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.

Instead of receiving his rare rock from an online lapidary store, a series of unfortunate oversights switches Ken’s order for an unusual 72-year-old frozen alien sample. When the thing disappears from Ken’s kitchen counter, he blames the neighbour’s cat. But he soon discovers his missing rock has a taste for Leaf’s organically grown vegetables. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB Financial. To listen to other great APN award-winning podcasts – such as It’s a conspiracy where co-hosts Andrew, Charlie and Greg “layout the beliefs behind selected conspiracy theories, alternative accounts, legends, myths and more – please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

One of the human computers in a data processing triad, concerned over errors in their predictions, suspects their newest member is a plant working for the artificial intelligence which has taken over the globe. As her suspicions grow, she begins to notice anomalies in her own environment, which point to an unexpected source for the problems her computing group is having. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

To boost his fledgling career, and watch his mon receive a lifetime service award, Doctor Slow-mo, a neophyte superhero, attempts to go to his first professional superhero conference. While other members of his family use their powers or influence to get to there, Doctor Slow-mo ends up going on a commercial flight. When lousy weather forces his plane to redirect to a different airport, circumstances press Doctor Slow-mo into action. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

Ada awakens on a deserted space station as its solar cells begin to catch the sun and bring power, heat and light back to its cold interior. Although she knows her name, Ada can not remember how she got to the station or why no one else is on board. As she explores the cramped compartments, it becomes evident something significant has happened and she has been intentionally marooned on the derelict station. 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 [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

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 [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

In what might or might not be an experiment in social engineering conducted by Leaf’s dog Planet, the local community association decides to replace all the grass in Broadwalk Estates’ public spaces with drought-resistant plants. In protest, Ken and his neighbour Lily Green decide to withdraw from the association. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB Financial. To listen to other great APN award winning podcasts – such as It’s a conspiracy where co-hosts Andrew, Charlie and Greg “lay out the beliefs behind selected conspiracy theories, alternative accounts, legends, myths and more – please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

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 [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

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 [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

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 [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

Ken meets a new friend online who asks to stay at his house. However, when the friend arrives, they are very different than their online persona, and the ramifications turn out to be global. In a desperate attempt to set things straight, Ken, Leaf and Planet decide to use a scam they hope the unwanted house guest has never encountered before. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB Financial. To listen to other great APN award winning podcasts – such as It’s a conspiracy where co-hosts Andrew, Charlie and Greg “lay out the beliefs behind selected conspiracy theories, alternative accounts, legends, myths and more – please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

An inventor rediscovers the work of a 20th-century composer exploring the effects of hypersonic sound on the human body and creates a device that can cure cancer. However, to keep control of the process, he hires a down and out performer who pretends to have mystic healing powers. Under the stress of success and fame, the partnership begins to fall apart, forcing the inventor to take drastic measures to protect the process from exploitation. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. This episode is brought to you by TELUS World of Science Edmonton, home of the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Superheroes. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

A person on a government support program is given no choice but to join a new self-employment initiative, which will make them part of the growing gig economy. The job involves having a mesh hub implanted under their skin to create ad hoc communication networks for clients. At first, they are reluctant but soon discover the gig has many advantages until they find themselves a pawn in a much larger scheme. 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, and profit-sharing with local charities. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

Ken finds himself in a fake reality, where everything is a bit off. After he discovers his fridge is full of organic vegetables, he assumes Leaf is behind the strangeness. But when Ken goes to confront his hippy neighbour, Leaf and Planet appear to have switched bodies, and holes begin to appear in the world around them. Unknown to Ken, he has the secret to the mystery in his pocket. 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 Read-Along: A Mini Book Club for Your Ears please head over to the Alberta Podcast Network. This episode was brought to you in part by our sponsors: ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.

As two seniors forced into retirement after an economic crash flee north in front of a storm so massive, it almost covers the entire width of the great central plains; they discover that one of them is fleeing from more than an impending natural disaster. Makeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial. CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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  Rylan Nilsson. 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.

Fed up with fighting off the natural flora invading his lawn from Leaf’s yard, Ken goes online to find a solution and stumbles upon a mysterious website selling home CRISPR DNA editing labs targeted to the home gardener with invasive weed problems. The DIY kit proves more effective that Ken could imagine and some oversights in his designer Ken grass soon become apparent. 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. This episode was brought to you in part by our sponsors: ATB Financial. Park Power CONNECT WITH US [email protected] SHARE THE PODCAST You can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now  http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0 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.