The Third-Rock Theatre of the Air

The Third-Rock Theatre of the Air

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The Third-Rock Theatre of the Air episodes

  • 007 - Afrogcalypse How

    Tonight, one of our guests turned out to be a real pest! Featuring call-ins from our adoring radio audience, and our most beloved recurring segment: Ghost Time! Also, frogs.

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    Content Warnings:

    • Apocalypse
    • Impending Doomsday
    • Insects & Infestation
    • Vocalized Sounds of Pain
    • Explicit Language
    • Ranidaphobia
    • Screaming
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    38 min
  • Bonus - "The Tell-Tale Heart"

    And now, a special look at Mike’s good old days back on Earth. Featuring Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Also, the co-creators of The Third-Rock Theatre of the Air!

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    Content Warnings:

    • Stalking
    • Murder
    • Violence
    • Dismemberment
    • Mentions of insanity
    • SFX: increasing heart rate
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, brief high frequencies, rumbling

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    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    23 min
  • 006 - "Superposition"

    The Third-Rock Theatre receives a surprise transmission from the long-lost comet Dioskouros! Featuring a splitting headache and the worst parts of ourselves. Also, we should probably talk about what happened last episode...

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    Content Warnings:

    • Acute Radiation Poisoning
    • Electrocution
    • Screaming
    • Stalking
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Tonight’s Featured Presentation was The Squirez:

    INSTAGRAM: @thesquirez

    SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, & BANDCAMP: The Squirez

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    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    46 min
  • 005 - "You Are Up"

    On a very special episode of our show, tonight's featured guest is... you! Featuring a voice inside your head and a stranger following right behind you. Also, No-Hands Nemo: The Amazing Juggling Tapeworm.

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    Content Warnings:

    • Stage Fright
    • Alien Abduction
    • Explicit Language
    • Violence & Murder
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    50 min
  • 004 - "The Missing Linc"

    The latest test of the Third-Rock Theatre’s proprietary cloning array. Featuring Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, and Abraham Lincoln. Also, Abraham Lincoln.

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    Content Warnings:

    • Body Horror
    • Human Livestock
    • Mentions of Drowning
    • Screaming
    • Explicit Language
    • Chekhov's Gunfire
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    44 min
  • 003 - "Get with the Program"

    Mac’s first day as station intern. Featuring a special presentation from our friends at Synistek, a 25-kiloton hack, and the heart-warming story of an ass-piring musical prodigy. Also, [REDACTED].

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    Content Warnings:

    • Donkey CPR
    • Escalating Arguments
    • Imminent Explosions
    • Insects and Infestation
    • Minor Robotic Bigotry
    • Screaming
    • Explicit Language
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, insect buzzing, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    36 min
  • 002 - "Bad Blood"

    A new wrinkle threatens Mike’s control over the show. Featuring rock music and a special guest who really sucks. Also, a multi-headed barbershop quartet dragon.

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    Tonight’s Featured Presentation was Jackson Lair:

    INSTAGRAM: @iamjacksonlair

    SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC: Jackson Lair

    Content Warnings:

    • Mentions of Blood
    • Insects and Infestation
    • Kidnapping and Bondage
    • Escalating Arguments
    • Forced Blood Draining
    • Violent Disintegration
    • Vomiting
    • Screaming
    • Vocalized Sounds of Pain
    • Explicit Language
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, insect buzzing, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    46 min
  • 001 - “Exit Pursued by Bigfoot”

    Pilot. Featuring one hell of a comedian and a surprise guest with an aversion to being captured. Also, Elvis Presley?

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    Content Warnings:

    • Alien Abduction
    • Screaming
    • Vocalized Sounds of Pain
    • Explicit Language
    • Angry Animal Sounds
    • Escalating Arguments
    • SFX: distorted static & voices, brief high frequencies, rumbling

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    This episode was conceived, developed, and constructed by human intelligence only.

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    47 min
  • [UNIDENTIFIED BROADCAST]

    Transmissions Begin ||| 04.03.2026

    Created and distributed by Sword & Sigil Productions LLC.

    Logo art by J. Michael Beckett (voicebymichaelbeckett.wordpress.com)

    This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    2 min

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