https://retro-otr.com Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:08:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Keith Heltsley no episodic 2010, 2026 2010, 2026 podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/channel/sci-fi/ TV-G Illinois Illinois Be a contributor using Patreon.com Be a contributor using Patreon.com 43527961 family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventureClassic radio adventures in space and science, in those far flungfuturistic years. Classic radio adventures in space and science, in those far flungfuturistic years. keith@retro-otr.comKeith Heltsley https://retro-otr.com/2025/07/x-minus-one-shanghaied-ep16-550901/ https://retro-otr.com/2025/07/x-minus-one-shanghaied-ep16-550901/#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:45:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10627 https://retro-otr.com/2025/07/x-minus-one-shanghaied-ep16-550901/feed/ 1 full 10627 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA bunch of the guys are enjoying a night out. As the party breaks up, Charlie is left to pay the bill, but when he has just one last drink…Keith HeltsleyA bunch of the guys are enjoying a night out. As the party breaks up, Charlie is left to pay the bill, but when he has just one last drink…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2025/06/x-minus-one-courtesy-550818/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:45:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10385 full 10385 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe story of the second expedition to a faraway planet. Only 2 are left of the original 180 men, and only minutes are left to live. In flashback, the story…Keith HeltsleyThe story of the second expedition to a faraway planet. Only 2 are left of the original 180 men, and only minutes are left to live. In flashback, the story…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2025/06/x-minus-one-almost-human-ep13-550811/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:43:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10255 full 10255 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…Keith HeltsleyCybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/x-minus-one-junkyard-ep39-560222/ Mon, 12 May 2025 11:45:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14906 full 14972 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe planet seemed to be an underdeveloped backwater with no life on it. Then a junkyard was spotted. The exploratory spaceship took a chance, landed, but now is plagued with…Keith HeltsleyThe planet seemed to be an underdeveloped backwater with no life on it. Then a junkyard was spotted. The exploratory spaceship took a chance, landed, but now is plagued with…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2025/04/x-minus-one-cave-of-night-ep36-560201/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:40:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14376 full 14376 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noRecounts a fictitious telling of the beginnings of Mars exploration. An astronaut is stranded in space. The nation gets behind the rescue project and contributes mass amounts of cash to…Keith HeltsleyRecounts a fictitious telling of the beginnings of Mars exploration. An astronaut is stranded in space. The nation gets behind the rescue project and contributes mass amounts of cash to…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2025/03/x-minus-one-the-roads-must-roll-ep32-560104/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:45:18 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13764 full 13764 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the future, traffic has become so bogged down that engineers develop a rolling road. A cross-country conveyor belt that efficiently transports cargo without the trouble of collisions. The engineers…Keith HeltsleyIn the future, traffic has become so bogged down that engineers develop a rolling road. A cross-country conveyor belt that efficiently transports cargo without the trouble of collisions. The engineers…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2025/02/x-minus-one-a-logic-named-joe-ep31-551228/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:45:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13701 full 13701 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJoe is a 1974 model logic, and this is the story of how Frank Caldwell saved civilization as we know it. Frank is a salesman who deals in logics. It’s…Keith HeltsleyJoe is a 1974 model logic, and this is the story of how Frank Caldwell saved civilization as we know it. Frank is a salesman who deals in logics. It’s…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2024/05/x-minus-one-marionettesinc-ep30-551221/ Tue, 21 May 2024 10:42:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13568 full 28:58 13568 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn that far flung, futuristic year of 1990, a couple of businessmen meet in a bar after work to discuss their married life. How does Walter manage to maintain his…Keith HeltsleyIn that far flung, futuristic year of 1990, a couple of businessmen meet in a bar after work to discuss their married life. How does Walter manage to maintain his…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2024/04/x-minus-one-nightfall-ep28-551207/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:42:57 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13119 full 13119 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noBy Isaac Asimov. A planet on the far reaches of the universe has six suns, with At least two shining at any given time over the entire globe. A reporter…Keith HeltsleyBy Isaac Asimov. A planet on the far reaches of the universe has six suns, with At least two shining at any given time over the entire globe. A reporter…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2024/02/x-minus-one-skulking-permit-ep38-560213/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:44:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14778 full 14778 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noawKeith Heltsleyawfamily,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/12/x-minus-one-to-the-future-551214/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:40:25 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13277 full 13277 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA Ray Bradbury story. A few friends talk about the new concept of taking a vacation by travelling to a different time. When one of them does go back in…Keith HeltsleyA Ray Bradbury story. A few friends talk about the new concept of taking a vacation by travelling to a different time. When one of them does go back in…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/07/space-patrol-hole-in-empty-space-ep4-521025/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:41:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21690 full 28:59 21690 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn invisible force that destroys all matter may be the end of Commander Corry, but stay tuned to see how it all came to be. After a meteor is observed…Keith HeltsleyAn invisible force that destroys all matter may be the end of Commander Corry, but stay tuned to see how it all came to be. After a meteor is observed…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/06/space-patrol-hijacked-by-the-artonians-000/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:40:27 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21661 full 24:52 21661 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noStand by for danger in the asteroid belt around Jupiter’s forth moon. After a police call is responded to, it turns out to just be a false alarm. As Commander…Keith HeltsleyStand by for danger in the asteroid belt around Jupiter’s forth moon. After a police call is responded to, it turns out to just be a false alarm. As Commander…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/06/x-minus-one-the-vital-factor-ep27-551130/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:40:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12850 full 28:56 12850 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA high powered business executive, Mr Crowder, wants to build a spaceship. He is determined to be the first man to build one. Money is no object, and he fires…Keith HeltsleyA high powered business executive, Mr Crowder, wants to build a spaceship. He is determined to be the first man to build one. Money is no object, and he fires…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/06/castaways-09151955/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:40:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_X_minus_one__castaways_09_15_1955.mp3 full 22:05 207 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 018. Nuclear testing on a remote Pacific island goes awry when the natives, rather than be relocated, threaten to commit mass suicide to put a curse on the project.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 018. Nuclear testing on a remote Pacific island goes awry when the natives, rather than be relocated, threaten to commit mass suicide to put a curse on the project.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/05/2000-plus-flying-saucers-1950/ Mon, 29 May 2023 15:41:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=23772 full 29:17 23772 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA secret, experimental installation has been bothered by several sightings of flying saucers. As a letter is dictated to national headquarters, we learn the sensitive details. Will the test project…Keith HeltsleyA secret, experimental installation has been bothered by several sightings of flying saucers. As a letter is dictated to national headquarters, we learn the sensitive details. Will the test project…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/05/2000-plus-the-men-from-mars-ep3-500329/ Mon, 08 May 2023 15:43:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=24372 full 29:33 117108798 24372 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noSchoolboys in a futuristic year talk about the possibilities of a mission to Mars, and such historical events as the first space ship to the moon in 1980, the Christopher…Keith HeltsleySchoolboys in a futuristic year talk about the possibilities of a mission to Mars, and such historical events as the first space ship to the moon in 1980, the Christopher…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/dimension-x-outer-limit-ep1-500408/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:40:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22418 full 30:11 22418 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJoin the trip to the far flung futuristic year of 1965! This science fiction adventure has a moral for society and culture of the age of technological advancement. This is…Keith HeltsleyJoin the trip to the far flung futuristic year of 1965! This science fiction adventure has a moral for society and culture of the age of technological advancement. This is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/space-patrol-ep7-queen-of-space-521115/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:04:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21510 full 29:16 21510 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn the planet Uranus, and halfway between the sun, and the outer planet Pluto, trucking companies are having trouble. Is it a matter of sabotage? A woman has taken over…Keith HeltsleyOn the planet Uranus, and halfway between the sun, and the outer planet Pluto, trucking companies are having trouble. Is it a matter of sabotage? A woman has taken over…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/x-minus-one-zero-hour-bradbury-ep26-551123/ https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/x-minus-one-zero-hour-bradbury-ep26-551123/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:40:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12757 https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/x-minus-one-zero-hour-bradbury-ep26-551123/feed/ 1 full 29:39 12757 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA Classic story from Ray Bradbury. In the far flung futuristic year of 1985, kids play outdoors, just as on any typical day. Mom gets dinner ready and dad is…Keith HeltsleyA Classic story from Ray Bradbury. In the far flung futuristic year of 1985, kids play outdoors, just as on any typical day. Mom gets dinner ready and dad is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/03/x-minus-one-the-outer-limit-ep25-551116/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:41:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12636 full 28:00 12636 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA pilot of an experimental rocket is shot into space. All goes well, until communication is lost. Hours go past with no word from the missing pilot. If he is…Keith HeltsleyA pilot of an experimental rocket is shot into space. All goes well, until communication is lost. Hours go past with no word from the missing pilot. If he is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/03/space-patrol-commander-corry-audition-521004/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:22:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21472 full 7:39 21472 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIntroducing Commander Buzz Correy, before he rose to power in the Space Patrol, that powerful instrument in keeping justice in the space lanes between planets of the solar system. While…Keith HeltsleyIntroducing Commander Buzz Correy, before he rose to power in the Space Patrol, that powerful instrument in keeping justice in the space lanes between planets of the solar system. While…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/03/dimension-x-report-on-barnhouse-effect-ep3-500422/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:41:55 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22529 full 30:00 22529 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the far flung year of 1958, at a university, Professor Barnhouse talks with his assistant, Clinton. Robots are being used as drones for military service, but sometimes their brains…Keith HeltsleyIn the far flung year of 1958, at a university, Professor Barnhouse talks with his assistant, Clinton. Robots are being used as drones for military service, but sometimes their brains…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/02/x-minus-one-hello-tomorrow-11031955/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:40:00 +0000 http://lmedia.ibsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_X_minus_one__hello_tomorrow_11_03_1955.mp3 full 23:30 211 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 023. To escape a world devastated by nuclear radiation, Mankind has retreated underground, but the Final War still rages on. A woman betrays her country by falling in love with an Asiatic POW from the other side, a capital crime punishable by exile to the ruined surface.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 023. To escape a world devastated by nuclear radiation, Mankind has retreated underground, but the Final War still rages on. A woman betrays her country by falling in love with an Asiatic POW from the other side, a capital crime punishable by exile to the ruined surface.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/02/x-minus-one-and-the-moon-be-still-as-bright-550922/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:40:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=11128 full 24:00 11128 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA Ray Bradbury story brought to life. After three failed missions to Mars that have vanished from existence, a fourth one sets out. Finding a glaringly vacant city, and Martian…Keith HeltsleyA Ray Bradbury story brought to life. After three failed missions to Mars that have vanished from existence, a fourth one sets out. Finding a glaringly vacant city, and Martian…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/01/x-minus-one-dr-grimshaws-sanitarium-ep9-550714/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:40:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9650 full 23:18 9650 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTranscribed tales of time and space, the story for today is either a magnificent hoax, or the true account of what happened at Grimshaw’s sanitarium back in 1947. A manuscript…Keith HeltsleyTranscribed tales of time and space, the story for today is either a magnificent hoax, or the true account of what happened at Grimshaw’s sanitarium back in 1947. A manuscript…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/01/space-patrol-the-vanishing-lake-ep27-530404/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:42:33 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21427 full 22:01 21427 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIndustrial sabotage threatens the advancement of technology on the planet Jupiter. The set backs could halt the biggest advancement since the inventions of the automobile, or rubber. Who could be…Keith HeltsleyIndustrial sabotage threatens the advancement of technology on the planet Jupiter. The set backs could halt the biggest advancement since the inventions of the automobile, or rubber. Who could be…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2023/01/x-minus-one-the-green-hills-of-earth-550707/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:40:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9537 full 23:52 9537 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe story of a blind singer of the spaceways. The flippant singer has gotten on the captain’s bad side, but today he has been offered the chance to redeem himself.…Keith HeltsleyThe story of a blind singer of the spaceways. The flippant singer has gotten on the captain’s bad side, but today he has been offered the chance to redeem himself.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2022/08/x-minus-one-the-man-in-the-moon-550529/ https://retro-otr.com/2022/08/x-minus-one-the-man-in-the-moon-550529/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:40:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8768 https://retro-otr.com/2022/08/x-minus-one-the-man-in-the-moon-550529/feed/ 1 full 28:09 8768 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the radio broadcast service for the Missing Persons Bureau, a strange radio signal cuts in over the normally secure channel. Who could be doing such a thing? Where is…Keith HeltsleyIn the radio broadcast service for the Missing Persons Bureau, a strange radio signal cuts in over the normally secure channel. Who could be doing such a thing? Where is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2022/04/x-minus-one-no-contact-ep1-550424/ https://retro-otr.com/2022/04/x-minus-one-no-contact-ep1-550424/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:41:25 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7963 https://retro-otr.com/2022/04/x-minus-one-no-contact-ep1-550424/feed/ 2 full 27:51 7963 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter an announcement of a radio tribute to the recently fallen acting great, Lionel Barrymore, the premiere episode of this popular Science Fiction show kicks off. In the far flung…Keith HeltsleyAfter an announcement of a radio tribute to the recently fallen acting great, Lionel Barrymore, the premiere episode of this popular Science Fiction show kicks off. In the far flung…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2022/04/buck-rogers-kane-and-ardala-turn-the-psychic-restriction-ray-on-barney-390414/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:04:54 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7390 full 14:04 7390 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noPreviously, Cain appeared on Barney’s rocketplane and kidnapped him, and Buck is left at the landing pad for the ship to come in. Today Buck and Wilma begin to think…Keith HeltsleyPreviously, Cain appeared on Barney’s rocketplane and kidnapped him, and Buck is left at the landing pad for the ship to come in. Today Buck and Wilma begin to think…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2022/04/x-minus-one-martian-sam-570403/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:40:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_X_minus_one__martian_sam_04_03_1957.mp3 full 20:49 273 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 095. The story of the Dodgers baseball team and their Martian player hired by the new owner.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 095. The story of the Dodgers baseball team and their Martian player hired by the new owner.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/11/x-minus-one-dwellers-in-silence-ep24-551110/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:40:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12466 full 23:47 12466 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA classic story by Ray Bradbury. Travelling astronauts find a well known doctor, and are welcomed to the feast the old gent has prepared for them. Doc Hathaway, and his…Keith HeltsleyA classic story by Ray Bradbury. Travelling astronauts find a well known doctor, and are welcomed to the feast the old gent has prepared for them. Doc Hathaway, and his…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/10/quiet-please-one-for-the-book-481121/ Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:20:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4997 full 29:31 4997 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA story about an Air base that has been built on an old dry lake bed. Lake Muroc now hosts all sorts of test planes, fighters, bombers, and even ground…Keith HeltsleyA story about an Air base that has been built on an old dry lake bed. Lake Muroc now hosts all sorts of test planes, fighters, bombers, and even ground…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/09/x-minus-one-pictures-dont-lie-102456/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:40:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_X_minus_one__pictures_dont_lie_10_24_1956.mp3 full 27:19 252 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 071. A close encounter of the third kind being told by a newspaperman who follows the story by deciphering radio siginals.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 071. A close encounter of the third kind being told by a newspaperman who follows the story by deciphering radio siginals.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/08/x-minus-one-lulu-ep118-571031/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:40:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_X_minus_one__lulu_10_31_1957.mp3 full 21:34 292 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 118. 3 spacers are saddled with a lovesick ship's computer who is unwilling to return home unless they indulge her romantic inclinations.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 118. 3 spacers are saddled with a lovesick ship's computer who is unwilling to return home unless they indulge her romantic inclinations.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/08/x-minus-one-the-veldt-ray-bradbury-ep12-550804/ https://retro-otr.com/2021/08/x-minus-one-the-veldt-ray-bradbury-ep12-550804/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:40:09 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10092 https://retro-otr.com/2021/08/x-minus-one-the-veldt-ray-bradbury-ep12-550804/feed/ 1 full 23:47 10092 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn this futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, we find a young family who moves into their dream home. The house is full of the latest in high tech appliances, conveniences,…Keith HeltsleyIn this futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, we find a young family who moves into their dream home. The house is full of the latest in high tech appliances, conveniences,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/07/x-minus-one-time-and-time-again-ep33-560111/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:40:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13781 full 28:12 13781 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter a fatal wound in a battle in the year 1975, a soldier goes back in time to 1945, on his 13th birthday. He discovers he can change the future…Keith HeltsleyAfter a fatal wound in a battle in the year 1975, a soldier goes back in time to 1945, on his 13th birthday. He discovers he can change the future…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/06/x-minus-one-perigis-wonderful-dolls-ep7-550605/ https://retro-otr.com/2021/06/x-minus-one-perigis-wonderful-dolls-ep7-550605/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:41:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8886 https://retro-otr.com/2021/06/x-minus-one-perigis-wonderful-dolls-ep7-550605/feed/ 1 full 28:17 8886 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noStories of the future where you’ll live in a thousand maybe worlds. At a doll shop near the Pentagon, a little girl and her mom do some window shopping. When…Keith HeltsleyStories of the future where you’ll live in a thousand maybe worlds. At a doll shop near the Pentagon, a little girl and her mom do some window shopping. When…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/05/dimension-x-almost-human-ep6-500513/ Thu, 13 May 2021 15:41:43 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22752 full 29:18 22752 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…Keith HeltsleyCybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/04/dimension-x-no-contact-ep4-500429/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:40:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22619 full 24:27 22619 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the far flung year of 1982 space travel has become commonplace. A series of spaceships have been mysteriously disappearing at a place in outer space. A military vessel is…Keith HeltsleyIn the far flung year of 1982 space travel has become commonplace. A series of spaceships have been mysteriously disappearing at a place in outer space. A military vessel is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/04/x-minus-one-discovery-of-morneal-matheway-570417/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:40:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_X_minus_one__discovery_of_morneal_matheway_04_17_1957.mp3 full 21:42 275 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 097. A worthless artist receives a visitor from the future who tells him his art will come to be known as the work of a genius.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 097. A worthless artist receives a visitor from the future who tells him his art will come to be known as the work of a genius.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2021/03/x-minus-one-hello-tomorrow-ep40-560229/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:40:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14992 full 24:08 15041 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThousands of years in the future, the earth has been demolished by atomic war. People have survived by living underground. Genetic breeding only allow the perfect ones to marry. The…Keith HeltsleyThousands of years in the future, the earth has been demolished by atomic war. People have survived by living underground. Genetic breeding only allow the perfect ones to marry. The…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/08/2000-plus-the-robot-killer-500830/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:43:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=24368 full 26:55 24368 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA radio show sponsor is to give away as a contest prize, a mechanical man, a robot. XR23 is 6 feet tall, made of metal, yet with human like features.…Keith HeltsleyA radio show sponsor is to give away as a contest prize, a mechanical man, a robot. XR23 is 6 feet tall, made of metal, yet with human like features.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/07/x-minus-one-nightmare-ep10-550721/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:43:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9809 full 24:03 9809 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noNobody knows exactly when the nightmare began, or how the series of accidents have fit together, until in a computing room, a mousey clerk handles the data crunching for a…Keith HeltsleyNobody knows exactly when the nightmare began, or how the series of accidents have fit together, until in a computing room, a mousey clerk handles the data crunching for a…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/06/journey-into-space-580611-operation-luna-episode-12of12/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:43:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3955 full 37:34 3955 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter time traveling to ancient earth, the crew is offered help to get back to the moon. We find them back in their own spaceship, getting ready for lift off.…Keith HeltsleyAfter time traveling to ancient earth, the crew is offered help to get back to the moon. We find them back in their own spaceship, getting ready for lift off.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/06/journey-into-space-580604-operation-luna-episode-11/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:41:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3839 full 44:06 3839 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noPreviously, the crew spent time exploring the dome city of the aliens, Jet Morgan and his crew finally meet the aliens face to face. Lenny gets spooked and runs. Today,…Keith HeltsleyPreviously, the crew spent time exploring the dome city of the aliens, Jet Morgan and his crew finally meet the aliens face to face. Lenny gets spooked and runs. Today,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/journey-into-space-580528-operation-luna-episode-10/ Thu, 28 May 2020 13:41:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3540 full 28:25 3540 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJet Morgan and his crew have left their spaceship, and went onboard the alien ship. They are flown on auto pilot to where the aliens are located. The crew has…Keith HeltsleyJet Morgan and his crew have left their spaceship, and went onboard the alien ship. They are flown on auto pilot to where the aliens are located. The crew has…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/dimension-x-knock-ep5-500506/ Fri, 22 May 2020 15:41:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22679 full 29:36 22679 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWhat if you were the last man on earth, sitting alone in a room, then heard a knock at the door? That’s where the story begins. The alien race known…Keith HeltsleyWhat if you were the last man on earth, sitting alone in a room, then heard a knock at the door? That’s where the story begins. The alien race known…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/journey-into-space-580521-operation-luna-episode-9/ https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/journey-into-space-580521-operation-luna-episode-9/#comments Thu, 21 May 2020 13:43:58 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3393 https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/journey-into-space-580521-operation-luna-episode-9/feed/ 2 full 28:10 3393 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn recent episodes, our astronauts have discovered they have landed on Earth, but either in a time far in the future or the past. A time when both advanced, and…Keith HeltsleyIn recent episodes, our astronauts have discovered they have landed on Earth, but either in a time far in the future or the past. A time when both advanced, and…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/x-minus-one-universe-ep4-550515/ https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/x-minus-one-universe-ep4-550515/#comments Fri, 15 May 2020 10:43:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8377 https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/x-minus-one-universe-ep4-550515/feed/ 1 full 28:02 8377 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWith technology advances in space exploration, we are just beginning to realize the vastness of what’s out there. Imagine distances too far to travel within the lifetime of a human…Keith HeltsleyWith technology advances in space exploration, we are just beginning to realize the vastness of what’s out there. Imagine distances too far to travel within the lifetime of a human…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/journey-into-space-580514-operation-luna-episode-8/ Thu, 14 May 2020 13:41:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3295 full 24:39 3295 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn recent episodes, Jet Morgan and his crew have taken off from the moon, but found themselves travelling through space to land on a planet that supports life. The crew…Keith HeltsleyIn recent episodes, Jet Morgan and his crew have taken off from the moon, but found themselves travelling through space to land on a planet that supports life. The crew…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/05/journey-into-space-580507-operation-luna-episode-7/ Thu, 07 May 2020 13:41:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3017 full 24:37 3017 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe BBC presents another installment of Jet Morgan, and Operation Luna. After taking off from the moon, and intent on returning to Earth, the crew encounters an alien space craft,…Keith HeltsleyThe BBC presents another installment of Jet Morgan, and Operation Luna. After taking off from the moon, and intent on returning to Earth, the crew encounters an alien space craft,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580430-operation-luna-episode-6/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:42:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=2921 1 1 full 24:13 2921 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the thrilling final moments of the last episode, the crew learns the other space ship is from a far away galaxy. The adventure takes some exciting twists as the…Keith HeltsleyIn the thrilling final moments of the last episode, the crew learns the other space ship is from a far away galaxy. The adventure takes some exciting twists as the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580423-operation-luna-episode-5/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:43:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=2833 1 1 full 24:33 2833 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter strange knocking is heard, and images appear on the viewer screens, power is restored to the space ship. With limited resources, the crew decide to stay and explore mysterious…Keith HeltsleyAfter strange knocking is heard, and images appear on the viewer screens, power is restored to the space ship. With limited resources, the crew decide to stay and explore mysterious…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580416-operation-luna-episode-4/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:41:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=2401 1 1 full 24:45 2401 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter completing the scheduled amount of time exploring the moon, and filled with weird events, the blast off goes wrong. The main power supply fails, and the rocket goes dark.…Keith HeltsleyAfter completing the scheduled amount of time exploring the moon, and filled with weird events, the blast off goes wrong. The main power supply fails, and the rocket goes dark.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580409-operation-luna-episode-3/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:41:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=2332 1 1 full 24:51 2332 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter landing on the moon, a strange sound is heard. The moments of Jet’s disappearance is relived. Strange things are happening to each of the crew. Back at the rocket,…Keith HeltsleyAfter landing on the moon, a strange sound is heard. The moments of Jet’s disappearance is relived. Strange things are happening to each of the crew. Back at the rocket,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580402-operation-luna-02/ https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580402-operation-luna-02/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:43:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=2329 https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/journey-into-space-580402-operation-luna-02/feed/ 1 1 1 full 22:57 2329 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJet Morgan and his crew continue on their journey to the moon. After blasting off, and taking a space walk, the three astronauts return to the rocket’s cabin. They discuss…Keith HeltsleyJet Morgan and his crew continue on their journey to the moon. After blasting off, and taking a space walk, the three astronauts return to the rocket’s cabin. They discuss…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2020/04/42974/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:43:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=42974 1 1 full 24:40 42974 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the far flung, futuristic year of 1965, an exciting adventure into space is about to begin. At least that’s the way it appeared to folks in the mid 1950’s.…Keith HeltsleyIn the far flung, futuristic year of 1965, an exciting adventure into space is about to begin. At least that’s the way it appeared to folks in the mid 1950’s.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2019/09/exploring-tomorrow-convict-ep1-571211-retro685/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:14:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=41988 full 30:31 41988 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noas you enjoy this classic story from Mars, consider donating to support the podcast. Colonies have been founded by misfits, revels, or rejects. But not all are rebels, some are…Keith Heltsleyas you enjoy this classic story from Mars, consider donating to support the podcast. Colonies have been founded by misfits, revels, or rejects. But not all are rebels, some are…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-knock-550522/ https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-knock-550522/#comments Wed, 22 May 2019 10:40:17 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8578 https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-knock-550522/feed/ 1 full 28:17 8578 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noFrom the far horizons of the unknown come thrilling tales of science fiction. The last man on earth sat alone in a room, when there was a knock at the…Keith HeltsleyFrom the far horizons of the unknown come thrilling tales of science fiction. The last man on earth sat alone in a room, when there was a knock at the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-the-parade-ep2-550501/ Wed, 15 May 2019 14:40:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8076 full 28:10 8076 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA strange and thrilling story by James Lepperts. A man claiming to be a Martian comes into an advertising agency. The agent thinks its a gimmick, he thinks the man…Keith HeltsleyA strange and thrilling story by James Lepperts. A man claiming to be a Martian comes into an advertising agency. The agent thinks its a gimmick, he thinks the man…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-mars-is-heaven-ep3-550508/ https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-mars-is-heaven-ep3-550508/#comments Wed, 08 May 2019 10:41:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8222 https://retro-otr.com/2019/05/x-minus-one-mars-is-heaven-ep3-550508/feed/ 1 full 26:16 8222 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noToday is that day wen man first lands on Mars, with all it’s secrets to be revealed. A rocket lands in the dark. April 20, 1987. Wow, so that’s when…Keith HeltsleyToday is that day wen man first lands on Mars, with all it’s secrets to be revealed. A rocket lands in the dark. April 20, 1987. Wow, so that’s when…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2019/04/dimension-x-with-folded-hands-ep2-500415/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:40:05 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22511 full 29:25 22511 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn a future time a man and wife enjoy breakfast as their robot servant clears the dishes. Aurora can’t get the hang of the robot, and though the mechanical man…Keith HeltsleyIn a future time a man and wife enjoy breakfast as their robot servant clears the dishes. Aurora can’t get the hang of the robot, and though the mechanical man…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2019/03/sf68-the-last-rites-ep3-680315/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:32:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28233 full 25:01 28233 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA short run Science Fiction series originating from South Africa in 1968… hence the name SF68. A dieing man forbids that a priest be called. His doctor complies with the…Keith HeltsleyA short run Science Fiction series originating from South Africa in 1968… hence the name SF68. A dieing man forbids that a priest be called. His doctor complies with the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/10/buck-rogers-black-barney-is-under-control-of-killer-kane-390419/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:00:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7809 full 14:21 7809 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noNote: Date on episode is approximate. Buck has finally found the trail of Kane, but his rival is well on the way to building his headquarters. Cain goes underground with…Keith HeltsleyNote: Date on episode is approximate. Buck has finally found the trail of Kane, but his rival is well on the way to building his headquarters. Cain goes underground with…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/08/x-minus-one-the-snowball-effect-ep64-560814/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:40:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29347 full 23:17 29347 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAt a small town college, the new president of the campus is face with making sure all his departments are operating in the black. Most departments are easily held to…Keith HeltsleyAt a small town college, the new president of the campus is face with making sure all his departments are operating in the black. Most departments are easily held to…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/08/x-minus-one-tunnel-under-the-world-ep66-560828/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:40:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29427 full 28:19 29427 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn explosion is the topic of a shared dream, but there’s no time to discuss it with his wife. The exec is off to the office, and his marketing job.…Keith HeltsleyAn explosion is the topic of a shared dream, but there’s no time to discuss it with his wife. The exec is off to the office, and his marketing job.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/07/x-minus-one-the-old-die-rich-560717/ Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:41:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29286 full 26:32 29286 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn actor has close ties to a police officer, and gets to be on crime scene investigations. Though fairly young, his specialty is in playing elderly people. When a rash…Keith HeltsleyAn actor has close ties to a police officer, and gets to be on crime scene investigations. Though fairly young, his specialty is in playing elderly people. When a rash…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/07/x-minus-one-bad-medicine-ep59-560710/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:43:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28815 full 28:07 28815 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn the far flung futuristic date, May 2, 2103, Eldin Caswell, a homicidal maniac, walks the streets to look for his next victim. The fog on the street is so…Keith HeltsleyOn the far flung futuristic date, May 2, 2103, Eldin Caswell, a homicidal maniac, walks the streets to look for his next victim. The fog on the street is so…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/07/x-minus-one-mr-costello-hero-ep58-560703/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:43:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28800 full 27:29 28800 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noStrange things have been happening on this trip through space. Mr Costello seems to be at the center of the weirdness. He’s the ships only passenger, and takes a special…Keith HeltsleyStrange things have been happening on this trip through space. Mr Costello seems to be at the center of the weirdness. He’s the ships only passenger, and takes a special…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/06/x-minus-one-wherever-you-may-be-ep57-560626/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:42:58 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28778 full 24:31 28778 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA traveller needs help as he passes through the Ozark’s. The girl on the roadside fence laughs at his misfortunes in changing his tire. She wants to go with him,…Keith HeltsleyA traveller needs help as he passes through the Ozark’s. The girl on the roadside fence laughs at his misfortunes in changing his tire. She wants to go with him,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/06/x-minus-one-project-trojan-ep56-560619/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:47:19 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28739 full 22:42 28739 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noExploring the blend of science fiction and science fact, we look at a time during the previous war. British intelligence investigates reports in advanced German technology. The news turns out…Keith HeltsleyExploring the blend of science fiction and science fact, we look at a time during the previous war. British intelligence investigates reports in advanced German technology. The news turns out…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/06/x-minus-one-project-mastadon-ep54-560605/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:45:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16947 full 23:23 16947 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA man with an odd request opens the show. He claims to represent a newly formed country named Mastadonia, and they want to establish diplomatic ties with America. Does that…Keith HeltsleyA man with an odd request opens the show. He claims to represent a newly formed country named Mastadonia, and they want to establish diplomatic ties with America. Does that…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/05/x-minus-one-lulungameena-ep53-560529/ Tue, 29 May 2018 11:45:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16822 full 28:26 16822 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA reformed gambler of many years begins talking of going home to Lulungameena, a paradise planet. His young crew member on the star ship is tired of hearing about the…Keith HeltsleyA reformed gambler of many years begins talking of going home to Lulungameena, a paradise planet. His young crew member on the star ship is tired of hearing about the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/05/x-minus-one-the-defenders-560522/ Tue, 22 May 2018 11:40:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16745 full 29:42 16745 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWar on the surface of Earth has destroyed civilization as we know it and driven humans underground. The Asians and those of Western Civilization are mortal enemies. A daughter of…Keith HeltsleyWar on the surface of Earth has destroyed civilization as we know it and driven humans underground. The Asians and those of Western Civilization are mortal enemies. A daughter of…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/05/x-minus-one-hallucination-orbit-560515/ Tue, 15 May 2018 11:45:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16647 full 28:32 16647 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAstronauts are spending long terms alone on a space station. One man records his candid thoughts as he deals with cabin fever, and he talks of getting rid of various…Keith HeltsleyAstronauts are spending long terms alone on a space station. One man records his candid thoughts as he deals with cabin fever, and he talks of getting rid of various…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/05/x-minus-one-the-seventh-order-560508/ Tue, 08 May 2018 11:41:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16567 full 28:57 16567 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn an average sized college town, where pranks from the students are not unusual, aman who is all blue isn’t given much thought. It’s actually a blue robot, and he’s…Keith HeltsleyIn an average sized college town, where pranks from the students are not unusual, aman who is all blue isn’t given much thought. It’s actually a blue robot, and he’s…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/05/x-minus-one-sea-legs-ep49-560501/ Tue, 01 May 2018 11:43:09 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16270 full 28:26 16270 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn astronaut decides to return to Earth after 16 years in space. He goes through adjustments to life in gravity to get rid of his sea legs of being weightless…Keith HeltsleyAn astronaut decides to return to Earth after 16 years in space. He goes through adjustments to life in gravity to get rid of his sea legs of being weightless…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/04/x-minus-one-and-the-moon-be-still-as-bright-560422/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:40:33 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16108 full 24:07 16108 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA Ray Bradbury story brought to life. After three failed missions to Mars that have vanished from existence, a fourth one sets out. Finding a glaringly vacant city, and Martian…Keith HeltsleyA Ray Bradbury story brought to life. After three failed missions to Mars that have vanished from existence, a fourth one sets out. Finding a glaringly vacant city, and Martian…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/04/x-minus-one-jaywalker-ep47-560417/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:40:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16019 full 27:24 16019 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIntergalactic flights now boarding. Have your tickets ready. Mrs Foster, if that is her real name, shares in voiceover what happened that led up to her flight today. We learn…Keith HeltsleyIntergalactic flights now boarding. Have your tickets ready. Mrs Foster, if that is her real name, shares in voiceover what happened that led up to her flight today. We learn…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/04/x-minus-one-star-bright-ep46-560410/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:42:29 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15877 full 28:04 15877 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMr holmes is a man who has missing children. His daughter, Star has disappeared with the neighbor’s boy. How is Mrs Howel taking the matter? She comes over to share…Keith HeltsleyMr holmes is a man who has missing children. His daughter, Star has disappeared with the neighbor’s boy. How is Mrs Howel taking the matter? She comes over to share…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/04/x-minus-one-how-to-ep45-560403/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:44:27 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15675 full 28:22 15675 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA story of the 21st century. A man receives a robot by mistake. He knows he shouldn’t keep it, but he puts it together… just to se how it looks,…Keith HeltsleyA story of the 21st century. A man receives a robot by mistake. He knows he shouldn’t keep it, but he puts it together… just to se how it looks,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/03/x-minus-one-a-pail-of-air-ep44-560328/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:41:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15582 full 28:21 15582 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn a typical day in the future, a small family hunkers down under the ground, and as they struggle to survive the nuclear winter, mom gets sentimental as she tells…Keith HeltsleyOn a typical day in the future, a small family hunkers down under the ground, and as they struggle to survive the nuclear winter, mom gets sentimental as she tells…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/03/x-minus-one-a-thousand-dollars-per-plate-ep43-560321/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:41:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15510 full 27:18 15510 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA first time traveller to Mars, who also happens to be an astronomer, meets and talks to a veteran traveller and and old hand about Mars. Turns out Mars is…Keith HeltsleyA first time traveller to Mars, who also happens to be an astronomer, meets and talks to a veteran traveller and and old hand about Mars. Turns out Mars is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/03/x-minus-one-tunnel-under-the-world-ep42-560314/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:40:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15412 full 17:20 15412 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA businessman at an advertising company gets to his office, but everything seems strange. Another day goes by and again he notices the crowd on the morning bus isn’t the…Keith HeltsleyA businessman at an advertising company gets to his office, but everything seems strange. Another day goes by and again he notices the crowd on the morning bus isn’t the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2018/03/x-minus-one-a-gun-for-dinosaur-560307/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:40:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15219 full 28:08 15219 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA time traveling safari guide relates the technology of going back to hunt big game in a time long past. his client only wants to hang a dinosaur head on…Keith HeltsleyA time traveling safari guide relates the technology of going back to hunt big game in a time long past. his client only wants to hang a dinosaur head on…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/08/x-minus-one-double-dare-ep122-571219/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:42:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33887 full 19:56 33887 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe spaceship set down, right on schedule. The two astronauts are greeted, and promised the best of living arrangements. In retrospect, we find their arrival is due to a bar…Keith HeltsleyThe spaceship set down, right on schedule. The two astronauts are greeted, and promised the best of living arrangements. In retrospect, we find their arrival is due to a bar…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/08/dimension-x-the-martian-chronicles-ep20-500818/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:46:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27947 full 30:19 27947 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn overview of Ray Bradbury’s new novel. We find a peaceful Martian home, but the complacent lifestyle is interrupted when strange dreams plague the lonely housewife. What does it mean?…Keith HeltsleyAn overview of Ray Bradbury’s new novel. We find a peaceful Martian home, but the complacent lifestyle is interrupted when strange dreams plague the lonely housewife. What does it mean?…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/08/dimension-x-the-castaways-ep19-500811/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:49:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27942 full 30:09 27942 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noNuclear testing is to be done on a remote Pacific atoll. Though the military is adamant in proceding on schedule, and at all costs, the natives on the island refuse…Keith HeltsleyNuclear testing is to be done on a remote Pacific atoll. Though the military is adamant in proceding on schedule, and at all costs, the natives on the island refuse…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/08/dimension-x-perigis-wonderful-dolls-500804-ep18/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:44:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27912 full 29:09 27912 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAt a doll shop near the Pentagon, a little girl and her mom do some window shopping. When daddy stops along to meet them, the small, life like dolls are…Keith HeltsleyAt a doll shop near the Pentagon, a little girl and her mom do some window shopping. When daddy stops along to meet them, the small, life like dolls are…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/x-minus-one-mans-best-friend-ep98-570424/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:48:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33688 full 22:13 33688 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA fortune telling machine has just predicted the next ruler of the free world. Mr Schnay thinks the machine is a lot of nonsense. The former ruler of the planet…Keith HeltsleyA fortune telling machine has just predicted the next ruler of the free world. Mr Schnay thinks the machine is a lot of nonsense. The former ruler of the planet…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/dimension-x-potters-of-firsk-ep17-500728/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:45:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27873 full 27:49 27873 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAs a military officer reports into his isolated, and far flung duty station, he learns of the locals, and some of their traditions and customs. A tribe of pottery makers…Keith HeltsleyAs a military officer reports into his isolated, and far flung duty station, he learns of the locals, and some of their traditions and customs. A tribe of pottery makers…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/x-minus-one-the-discovery-of-morniel-mathaway-ep97-570417/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:42:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33686 full 21:36 33686 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMorniel is an artist, with more talent than anybody might expect could be rolled up into one man. He’s just chomping at the bit to be discovered, and have dealers…Keith HeltsleyMorniel is an artist, with more talent than anybody might expect could be rolled up into one man. He’s just chomping at the bit to be discovered, and have dealers…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/dimension-x-beyond-infinity-ep16-500721/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:48:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27867 full 29:28 27867 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMr Arnold is an American correspondent who visits a humble scientist and his family. What’s the breakthrough discovery that must be kept quiet? Is there someone who might benefit from…Keith HeltsleyMr Arnold is an American correspondent who visits a humble scientist and his family. What’s the breakthrough discovery that must be kept quiet? Is there someone who might benefit from…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/x-minus-one-something-for-nothing-ep96-570410/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:46:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33682 full 21:48 33682 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWaking up one morning, a small machine is found waiting to be utilized. It’s just a simple, 3 foot cube, with a red button. What’s a utilizer? A witching machine?…Keith HeltsleyWaking up one morning, a small machine is found waiting to be utilized. It’s just a simple, 3 foot cube, with a red button. What’s a utilizer? A witching machine?…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/dimension-x-the-man-in-the-moon-ep15-500714/ https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/dimension-x-the-man-in-the-moon-ep15-500714/#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:46:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27835 https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/dimension-x-the-man-in-the-moon-ep15-500714/feed/ 2 full 30:13 27835 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the radio broadcast service for the Missing Persons Bureau, a strange radio signal cuts in over the normally secure channel. Who could be doing such a thing? Where is…Keith HeltsleyIn the radio broadcast service for the Missing Persons Bureau, a strange radio signal cuts in over the normally secure channel. Who could be doing such a thing? Where is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/x-minus-one-martian-sam-ep95-570403/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:44:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33649 full 21:09 33649 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe time, early in the 21st century. Joe tells us in voiceover about the poor performance,, and long standing losing streak of his baseball team. All the club can afford…Keith HeltsleyThe time, early in the 21st century. Joe tells us in voiceover about the poor performance,, and long standing losing streak of his baseball team. All the club can afford…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/dimension-x-mars-is-heaven-ep14-500707/ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:49:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27741 full 29:18 27741 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMan first lands on Mars, with all it’s secrets to be revealed. That day has come as a rocket landing craft lands in the dark. April 20, 1987. Wow, so…Keith HeltsleyMan first lands on Mars, with all it’s secrets to be revealed. That day has come as a rocket landing craft lands in the dark. April 20, 1987. Wow, so…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure https://retro-otr.com/2017/07/x-minus-one-at-the-post-ep94-570327/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:42:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33596 full 21:57 33596 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noVisiting his favorite bar, Clocker tells about his wife, and the catatonic state she’s in. Doctors claim there’s no hope, but he’s sure he has the key to healing her.…Keith HeltsleyVisiting his favorite bar, Clocker tells about his wife, and the catatonic state she’s in. Doctors claim there’s no hope, but he’s sure he has the key to healing her.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,science,fiction,robots,rockets,exploration,adventure