Jupiter 5: Stories from Future Past

What if your dream home was too good to be true? And what if moving in meant leaving Earth behind?

In Frank Herbert’s Old Rambling House, Ted and Martha Graham get more than they bargained for when a seemingly irresistible house swap takes a turn for the extraordinary. Join us for a witty, unexpected sci-fi tale that asks just how much you’d give up for a place to call home.

Episode 2 takes Ali Hill into a sci-fi parable of greed and getting more than you bargained for. Would you do the same in Ted and Martha's shoes?

What happens when a seemingly ordinary creature turns out to be far more intelligent than anyone imagined? And what does it really mean to be human?

In Philip K. Dick’s Beyond Lies the Wub, a routine space expedition takes a bizarre turn when the crew encounters a strange, pig-like creature with an extraordinary mind. But as tensions rise, the crew must confront unexpected questions about intelligence, empathy, and the true nature of humanity. How well do we really understand the beings we encounter?

Join Ali Hill in his first episode exploring the early stories of Sci-Fi. Strap yourself in!

Editor's Note: Written in 1952 this short story does use occasional terms that may be considered outdated or offensive by some listeners. This story is presented in its original form as a work of its time.