About Planet Zero: An Original Science Fiction Story
From author Brian Donahue, Planet Zero is an original science fiction story where each chapter is released as an episode of the podcast!
Planet Zero is an experience that will captivate your imagination and take you deep into the farthest reaches of space exploration. A mysterious planet sending signals to Earth...a crew determined to discover its origin...and an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
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Chapters 15-16
Kidnapped crew member, Cheryl Atkinson, sends a message with instructions and her crewmates are marooned on Planet Zero.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
29 Apr 2025
Revelations, Loss and Rescue
Chapters 13-14
Commander Gates and Engineer Montgomery navigate their confusing and disorienting first contact with the aliens on Planet Zero while the rest of the crew prepare to rescue them and escape the clutches of the alien object.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
18 Mar 2025
Into The Dark Unknown
Chapter 12
Commander Gates and the rescue team step into the black of space and make contact with the alien object as they attempt to rescue their kidnapped crewmate.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
11 Mar 2025
Prepping For Launch and Space Flight
Chapters 10-11
Commander Gates and the rescue team prepare the shuttle for departure and launch towards the massive alien object, hoping to find a way inside to retrieve their missing crewmate.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
27 Feb 2025
The Plan and Slow Implementation
Chapters 8-9
The crew begins to formulate a plan around discovering the location of their kidnapped crewmate and prepare for a daring and risky rescue mission.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
20 Feb 2025
The Voice & Deception
Chapters 6-7
The alien interacts with the crew of the Redemption while they try to unravel the mystery of the sudden abduction of their crew mate. Commander Gates must choose between the possibility of rescuing Cheryl Atkinson and his duty to protect the lives of his crew as their ship is pulled slowly towards the planet.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
12 Feb 2025
Gone
Chapter 5
With their shipmate abducted or killed suddenly before their eyes, the crew of the Earth Ship Redemption scramble to unravel the mystery.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at:trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at:trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle:https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at:reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at:pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
5 Feb 2025
The Planet and Taken
Chapters 3 and 4
We learn more about the mysterious Planet Zero and the crew is shocked to experience the power and technology of the still hidden inhabitants of the planet.
30 Jan 2025
The Crew
Chapter 2
Redemption is in orbit around Planet Zero and the crew faces their first crisis of the mission.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard in this episode is available for free at: pixabay.com (http://pixabay.com)
22 Jan 2025
Arrival
Chapter One
The Earth Space Ship Redemption arrives at a mysterious planet believed to be the source of an electronic signal received on its prior mission. Humankind has colonized Mars and set its sights on deep space. Planet Zero appears to be the source of the transmission. Join the crew as they embark on an adventure that will challenge their perception of reality and keep you on the edge of your seat as Commander Benjamin Gates and his crew unravel the mysteries of this newly discovered planet.
This podcast is presented by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. Listen to all of their amazing podcasts at: trekgeeks.com (http://trekgeeks.com)
This podcast is a sister podcast of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Check out Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve as they talk about all things science fiction at: trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast (http://trekgeeks.com/bigscifipodcast)
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is also available everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Planet Zero is an original science fiction story written, performed, and produced by Brian Donahue.
Check out Brian's historical fiction book, a novella called The Darkness and the Light. It's available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle: https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze (https://a.co/d/dmPz9Ze)
Check out Brian's original music at: reverbnation.com/briantdonahue (http://reverbnation.com/briantdonahue)
Music heard on this episode was produced by Universfield, and is available for free at: pixabay.com/users/universfield-28281460 (http://pixabay.com/users/universfield-28281460)
8 Nov 2024
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Author Brian Donahue narrates an original science fiction story, Planet Zero, where a crew's journey to a mysterious planet signals a thrilling adventure into the unknown.
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