Alpha 8 Audio Drama

Daniel can talk anyone's ear off about science and extraterrestrial beings. But he also has a sweet spot for rap music. He'll often pop in his earbuds and sing along to his favorite songs. Flip It by Trae Haze is at the top of that list. 

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One mother is missing. Another is an imposter. The Peterson family's reality begins to fracture.

An intruder has taken Larson's place in the home, perfectly mirroring her routines while subtly pushing the limits of human behavior. Some family members are amused by the odd quirks. Others sense something is deeply wrong. Meanwhile, the real Larson endures testing inside NARB as she searches for a way out. With Michael and Samantha still detained and the truth about the swap concealed, the entire family stands on the brink of discovering the truth.

Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human.

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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A seemingly ordinary night at home collapses into fear when a mysterious visitor arrives with a chilling agenda.

Inside NARB, Michael and Samantha face growing pressure as officials close in on Alpha 8. At home, Larson tries to shield her family from the strain of Michael's disappearance — unaware that a shapeshifting presence is watching her every move. When the truth emerges, nothing about their lives will ever be the same.

Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human.

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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Chaos erupts inside the NARB facility when Alpha 8 disappears and Michael is taken into custody.

Samantha races against time to free Michael and locate Alpha 8 before Agent Ramirez shuts the operation down for good. Meanwhile at home, Larson struggles to keep her family together as Michael's unexplained absence sends their household into turmoil. Danger is closing in on every front — is Alpha 8's escape the end of a crisis, or only the beginning?

Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human.

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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Michael can't shake the feeling that Alpha 8 is more than a threat.

Ignoring NARB's warnings, he breaks protocol and enters the isolation chamber alone. What happens next exposes an unexpected bond between the mysterious being and the fractured family he left behind. As the truth unfolds, Michael must decide who he's really protecting — and what he's willing to sacrifice.

Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human.

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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A sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human.

A cryptic call shatters Dr. Michael Peterson's quiet night, dragging him into a high-stakes investigation when an unknown entity breaches Earth's atmosphere. At the National Anomaly Resolution Bureau, a violent crash reveals something impossible — a being designated Alpha 8.

As Michael and his team scramble to understand its intentions, government pressure mounts to shut the project down. Determined to prove Alpha 8 is not a threat, Michael breaks protocol for a face-to-face encounter. What he discovers inside the pod will challenge everything he knows about humanity — and family.

Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. An original science fiction audio drama from Bizzie Media Group.

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🎧 Listen to the FIRST TRAILER of our sci-fi adventure podcast, Alpha 8 - a story about an alien and a struggling mom swapping lives to discover the true essence of family, across galaxies. Season One kicks off this March with eight thrilling episodes that will take you on a journey beyond the stars. Are you ready to explore the unknown?

Alpha 8 was created by Stephanie Elie and is a production of Bizzie Media Group. Alpha 8 is a production of Bizzie Media Group. Created by Stephanie Elie. This episode was written and directed by Stephanie Elie. Sound design by Xperience J. Original music composed by Steven Bias. Story editing by Jake Farrago. Alpha 8 is Executive Produced by Haywood L. Brown, Craig Elie, and June Bayha. Other Music by Epidemic Sound. Alpha 8 was recorded at Dave & Dave Recording Studio. Show Art created by Tal Minear. Special thanks to Joe Bratcher and Twin Bridges. 

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*** Proof of concept for the Alpha 8 crowdfunding campaign ***

If you already listened to Episode 101 & 102 then you can skip this episode. This is the original pilot created for the crowdfunding campaign. We re-engineered this episode and added some more color to the story.

Written and Directed by Stephanie Elie and Sound Design by Xperience J. Music by Epidemic Sound.

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Alpha 8 Promo Trailer for the Pilot episode. A new family-friendly sci-fi adventure audio series. Shore Scripts fiction podcast finalist. Learn more about the show on the Alpha 8 website. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe to our email list to be the first to know when we release the full series.

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Alpha 8 Teaser for Pilot Episode. A new family-friendly sci-fi adventure audio series. Shore Scripts fiction podcast finalist and Austin Film Festival 2nd Rounder. Learn more about the show on the Alpha 8 website. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe to our email list to be the first to know when we release the full series.

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