Human Science Fiction

About Human Science Fiction

Science-fiction radio plays with an emphasis on human relationships.

Publisher

Anthony Birch

Category

arts · fiction · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2020

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   The Egyptian Way: Episode 5 - The Invocation

   Youssef attempts to help Mary understand what may be happening to her through an amazing, and seemingly unlikely connection: theories of quantum physics. Youssef explains that some theories of quantum physics involve inexplicable connections between human consciousness and physical events as well as alternate concepts of causality -- including the idea of a timeless realm where disentanglement is negotiated. Mary is skeptical at first, but then by chance sees a particular image -- one that causes her to develop a bold plan to disentangle her mind and soul from the psychic influences of a lost princess of ancient Egypt. CAST Mary Reynolds – Chloe Ivins Youssef Said – Aiden Anzaldua MUSIC From Sun to Ash (من شمس إلى رماد) - Original Music by Anthony Birch using Suno (https://suno.com/song/ecb18246-a2a5-44c5-a330-3a9766dc7b8d) Floating Over Your Heart 1 - Original Music by Anthony Birch using Suno (https://suno.com/song/8e1c74e1-6297-41a7-a2ef-c6072b5ac959) Wandering Hope - Original Music by Anthony Birch using Suno (https://suno.com/song/7b0a9eb8-cd26-463c-80f4-3e607170b8b1) Desert Trek Original music by Dr. John Edgar using Suno (https://suno.com/song/073909b6-5ef6-4c4a-940f-8bc19a616b60) Meditative Cosmic Solitude by Dr. John Edgar (https://soundcloud.com/user-551403693/meditativecosmicsolitude) SOUND EFFECTS Busy Cafe Ambient Sound Scape by digitalgasim courtesy of Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/city-busy-cafe-ambient-sound-scape-52994/) Cafe Noise Cutlery by Anthony Birch Beer Pouring and Bottle on Glass by Anthony Birch Aircraft, Helicopter, Very Distant Chopper, Hill, Beach - courtesy of Epidemic Sound Thunder 1 by LukaCafuka via Freesound (License: Creative Commons 0) (https://freesound.org/people/LukaCafuka/sounds/750662) Ambience, Suburban, People Waiting In line To Boat, Gravel Way, Voices courtesy of Epidemic Sound Ambience, Religious, Prayer Call, Distant Traffic, Egypt courtesy of Epidemic Sound Ambience, Urban, City, Rooftop Terrace, Morning, Traffic, Birds, Distant Work In Street Below, Athens 04 courtesy of Epidemic Sound Laughing Dove Singing courtesy of Lynette Rudman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTrOAs4KqhU) Wind Underground SFX courtesy of Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-wind-underground-sfx-522599/)

2. 

   1 May 2026

   The Egyptian Way: Episode 4 - The Necklace

   Mary needs to recover from a devastating accusation that she feels will end her career. Youseff comes to her aid with some hopeful narratives. Mary has a beautiful experience as a result, but also a disturbing dream that puts Youseff into a quandary. And Mary has still another Ba experience, filled with tingling anticipation, like lightning ready to strike. CAST Mary Reynolds – Chloe Ivins Youseff Said – Aiden Anzaldua MUSIC Mary's Reverie 3 - Original Music generated with Suno Duduk Solo 2 - Original Music generated with Suno Mist of Quiet Love - Original Music generated with Suno Strange Land - Original Music generated with Suno Desert Winds by Jon Sumner courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com SOUND EFFECTS Busy Cafe Ambient Sound Scape courtesy of Pixabay Cafe Silverware by Anthony Birch

3. 

   5 Feb 2026

   The Egyptian Way: Episode 3 - The Dew Drop

   Mary visits Youseff in Giza and discovers a new way to understand the plight -- and the promise -- of human existence. She enters "a stream of days," a time when life offers hope. But soon, an unexpected event takes her more deeply into the pit of gloom. CAST Mary Reynolds – Chloe Ivins Kathy Constance - Kendall Ashe Youseff Said – Aiden Anzaldua Professor Ziegler – Dr. Rudi Kiefer MUSIC Mary's Reverie 1 - Original Music generated with Suno Mary's Reverie 2 - Original Music generated with Suno Saya Clair by DEX 1200 - courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com Meditative Cosmic Solitude by Dr. John Edgar - https://soundcloud.com/user-551403693 Hymn to Aten performed by Erika Mermuse SOUND EFECTS Busy Cafe Ambient Sound Scape courtesy of Pixabay Station in southern France by 0alexis0 - https://freesound.org/s/145017 - License: Creative Commons 0 Book Pages Turning by Anthony Birch Applause, Ovation, Few Shouts courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com Gasps courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com Additional Applause by Cast "Dramatic Hit" mix of Pad, Ambiance, Sub 03 and Designed, Drone, Dark Atmosphere courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.comttps://www.epidemicsound.com

4. 

   16 Dec 2025

   The Egyptian Way: Episode 2 - Ziegler's Difference

   Episode 2: On Mary's first day at the dig with Professor Ziegler, she discovers the stunning meaning of her tattoos and her visions. During the following weeks, her Ba—an aspect of the soul recognized in Egyptian religion—is released from her body at night, filling her with anticipation. Several weeks pass, and one day Mary arrives at the tomb before Professor Ziegler, only to find a moment of triumph disintegrate into disaster. Follow the adventures of Mary as she discovers how the timelessness of quantum physics can connect the past with the present, and how the spirit of Egypt can connect the souls of people in love. CAST Mary Reynolds – Chloe Ivins Youseff Said – Aiden Anzaldua Professor Ziegler – Dr. Rudi Kiefer MUSIC Hymn to Aten performed by Erika Mermuse Anubis by Derek Fiechter Desert Winds by Jon Sumner courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com Saya Clair by DEX 1200 - courtesy of Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com The Trail of Tears (Duduk) by SaReGaMa/via Adobe Stock Sad Ride by Dr. John Edgar - https://soundcloud.com/user-551403693 SOUND EFFECTS Drill_sound.wav by 1pjladd2 - https://freesound.org/s/128607/ - License: Creative Commons 0 Computer, Typing courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Concrete SMASH 2 by magnuswaker - https://freesound.org/s/522099/ - License: Creative Commons 0 Construction Site, Electric Tool, Cutting Granite Slab courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Massive Concrete Wall Collapse/3499 courtesy of www.freepik.com Bus engine starting sound by Sky Sound Effect - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1FWdogHqSU Long Distance Bus, Second Floor, Steady Driving Highway 01 courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com All other sound effects under Creative Commons 0 License, in public domain, or created by Anthony Birch

5. 

   18 Nov 2025

   The Egyptian Way: Episode 1 - Tattoos and the Stone

   Episode 1: Mary Roberts is an Egyptology student at the American University of Cairo. She receives a call from the famous Professor Ziegler to participate in a secret dig in the Valley of the Queens. Dream-like visions of ancient Egypt and a tomb relic from a street market reveal something prescient about her tattoos. Follow the adventures of Mary as she discovers how the timelessness of quantum physics can connect the past with the present and the spirit of Egypt can connect the souls of people in love. CAST Mary Reynolds – Chloe Ivins Youseff Said – Aiden Anzaldua Professor Ziegler – Dr. Rudi Kiefer Kathy Constance – Kendall Ashe Cousin Dina – Ginger Williams Hany Sabry - Merchant MUSIC Pharaoh Ramses II by Derek Fiechter Arabian Nights by Sight of Wonders courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Anubis by Derek Fiechter Hymn to Aten performed by Erika Mermuse Sad Ride by Dr. John Edgar - https://soundcloud.com/user-551403693 SOUND EFFECTS Arabic Small Busy Restaurant Amb, Tel Aviv Israel.WAV by YOH -- https://freesound.org/s/170923/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 market ext clothing covered alley Palestine vendor selling small consumer items shouting on corner arabic Gaza 2016.wav by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/406320/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

6. 

   16 Jun 2020

   Pawn Sacrifice

   A radio play completed using Zoom meetings during the pandemic of 2020. Features the acting talents of students and professionals in the Atlanta, GA area. The story is set many thousands of years in the future. A young mother explains to her daughter why she is said to have "two fathers" and how the colony ship survived its encounter with the dreaded Galactic Fellowship. The voices for Gana and Cortana were generated through voice-modification software. The video of the recording sessions is available here: https://youtu.be/a6XLm4zyVtk (https://youtu.be/a6XLm4zyVtk) CAST Gana/Nin-Kee San: Katie Ivey (resumes.actorsaccess.com/katieivey) Ensign Beam/Ahn-Quin Matta: Connor Hammond Ortho: Jonathan Vaughn (jonwvaughn96@gmail.com) Captain Teal: Justin Williams (jwilliams24@tiger.brenau.edu) Sister E: Elizabeth Chappelle Elevator Assistant: Alison Reeger Cook Cortana: Anthony Birch Written, produced and directed by Anthony Birch, Ph.D. MUSIC "Metre - Sand Dweller" by Nul Tiel Records https://soundcloud.com/user-106373083/metre-sand-dweller "Sleep Music" by Luke Martin https://soundcloud.com/luke-martin-composer "Waiting for the Light" by Electric Skky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6UIyTVfGws SOUNDS Wind chimes (CC 3.0) by CGEffex https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/96643/ Additional sounds from freesound.org

7. 

   1 Jun 2020

   Orfeo

   In 2055, New York City has been remade. Holobots - holographic projections - roam the streets, in many cases nearly indistinguishable from real human beings. The holobots are marketing tools owned by Kingore, CEO of Holobots, Inc., the megacorporation seeking to produce the most realistic holobots. The genius behind Kingore's efforts is programmer Freddie C, whose quest for holobot realism has created fame that threatens to eclipse that of his employer. But something has gone wrong in Freddie's quest. Stunned, alone, and confused he only knows he must find Lucinda, the light of his life. Poster page and additional information: http://mindtools.net/orfeo/ (http://mindtools.net/orfeo/) Cast Narrator -- Jonathan Vaughn Freddie C. -- Avery Bowne Clown -- Anthony Birch Kingore -- Dr. Rudi Kiefer, Ph.D. Samantha -- Nichole Budd MLM Bot -- Anthony Birch Lucinda -- Paige Keane Daimon -- David Cook Mary -- Alison Reeger-Cook Judy -- Elizabeth Chappelle Music Composed by Dr. John Edgar (email: drjohnedgarcomposer@gmail.com) Script Anthony Birch (birch.tony@gmail.com) Sounds Carnewas Waves and gulls by Owl -- http://www.freesound.org/people/Owl/sounds/318070/ Novosibirsk_subway_1 by Zabuhailo -- http://www.freesound.org/people/Zabuhailo/sounds/193742/ Wind by inchadney -- http://www.freesound.org/people/inchadney/sounds/109115/ The Office by qubodup -- http://www.freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/211945/ 00856 busy street winter walk by Robinhood76 -- http://www.freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/66601/ Other sounds from freesound.org.

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