Newts! https://www.newtspod.com/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:46:54 -0000 60 en 2022 help@prx.org (PRX) A sea captain barges into the office of a shipping merchant, dragging in a barrel of water. He’s here on business, with a humble proposition. He opens the lid and reveals a newt.

Inspired by the work of Czech science fiction pioneer Karel Čapek, Newts! chronicles an alternate history of the 20th Century in which the western world discovers, exploits, educates, arms, and is ultimately overthrown by a species of highly intelligent amphibians. It’s a farcical yet deadly serious tale about self-interest and the nature of humanity, told as a six part audio drama with original music.

]]> PRX Feeder v1.0.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PRX episodic false paloma.orozco@prx.org PRX An audio drama with original music 2022 Fiction prx_1281_74603721-3688-4627-ad27-6fc5c89b4500 Episode 6: The Ladder of Civilization Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_74603721-3688-4627-ad27-6fc5c89b4500&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast As earthquakes and floods shake the globe, humanity comes together in tragedy. But the peace is short lived, after a mysterious leader emerges from the sea, claiming responsibility. Will this leader negotiate – and can humanity overcome their own differences in order to save the species? All this and more in the exciting conclusion to Newts!

]]> As earthquakes and floods shake the globe, humanity comes together in tragedy. But the peace is short lived, after a mysterious leader emerges from the sea, claiming responsibility. Will this leader negotiate – and can humanity overcome their own differences in order to save the species? All this and more in the exciting conclusion to Newts! full 1 6 37:30 PRX As earthquakes and floods shake the globe, humanity comes together in tragedy. But the peace is short lived, after a mysterious leader emerges from the sea, claiming responsibility. Will this leader negotiate – and can humanity overcome their own differences in order to save the species? All this and more in the exciting conclusion to Newts!

]]> prx_1281_3e842569-ca43-4271-b132-295636f8acb5 Episode 5: The Day the Earth Shook, Again Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_3e842569-ca43-4271-b132-295636f8acb5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast The world is on the brink, as countries race to arm their newts for aquatic warfare. The British Prime Minister resigns in scandal, but his unlikely replacement is soon tested by Germany’s ‘Uber Newt’ – and the simmering stand-off prompts a worldwide debate about the future of human-newt relations.

]]> The world is on the brink, as countries race to arm their newts for aquatic warfare. The British Prime Minister resigns in scandal, but his unlikely replacement is soon tested by Germany’s ‘Uber Newt’ – and the simmering stand-off prompts a worldwide debate about the future of human-newt relations. full 1 5 26:36 PRX The world is on the brink, as countries race to arm their newts for aquatic warfare. The British Prime Minister resigns in scandal, but his unlikely replacement is soon tested by Germany’s ‘Uber Newt’ – and the simmering stand-off prompts a worldwide debate about the future of human-newt relations.

]]> prx_1281_868cca10-7c4e-451f-a03c-0bcded969861 Episode 4: Channel Surfing Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_868cca10-7c4e-451f-a03c-0bcded969861&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast The newts go global: moving into rivers, inlets, bays – and also into politics, music, religion, romance, sports, cartoons and more. For a brief moment, we enjoy the absurdity of it all – but how long can the party last?

]]> The newts go global: moving into rivers, inlets, bays – and also into politics, music, religion, romance, sports, cartoons and more. For a brief moment, we enjoy the absurdity of it all – but how long can the party last? full 1 4 23:40 PRX The newts go global: moving into rivers, inlets, bays – and also into politics, music, religion, romance, sports, cartoons and more. For a brief moment, we enjoy the absurdity of it all – but how long can the party last?

]]> prx_1281_ff4e4d3b-9f9f-4601-8810-8b87ecf67367 Episode 3: The Newt Talks Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_ff4e4d3b-9f9f-4601-8810-8b87ecf67367&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast The first newt in captivity languishes at the London Zoo – until a lowly janitor accidentally teaches it to talk. Meanwhile, Mr. Bondy schemes to exploit the newts' newfound skills and popularity, but finds his biggest obstacle is his own business partner: Captain Van Toch.

]]> The first newt in captivity languishes at the London Zoo – until a lowly janitor accidentally teaches it to talk. Meanwhile, Mr. Bondy schemes to exploit the newts' newfound skills and popularity, but finds his biggest obstacle is his own business partner: Captain Van Toch. full 29:23 PRX The first newt in captivity languishes at the London Zoo – until a lowly janitor accidentally teaches it to talk. Meanwhile, Mr. Bondy schemes to exploit the newts' newfound skills and popularity, but finds his biggest obstacle is his own business partner: Captain Van Toch.

]]> prx_1281_fec59490-caf6-4c8d-bf2b-2b2adc80b7cb Episode 2: Lovers on Pearl Island Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_fec59490-caf6-4c8d-bf2b-2b2adc80b7cb&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast Van Toch’s newts spread across the Pacific, harvesting pearls for Mr. Bondy in secret. But their cover is blown when a vacationing Hollywood starlet encounters a newt on a remote island – and turns her chance encounter into an epic adventure fit for the silver screen.

]]> Van Toch’s newts spread across the Pacific, harvesting pearls for Mr. Bondy in secret. But their cover is blown when a vacationing Hollywood starlet encounters a newt on a remote island – and turns her chance encounter into an epic adventure fit for the silver screen. full 1 2 28:18 PRX Van Toch’s newts spread across the Pacific, harvesting pearls for Mr. Bondy in secret. But their cover is blown when a vacationing Hollywood starlet encounters a newt on a remote island – and turns her chance encounter into an epic adventure fit for the silver screen.

]]> prx_1281_ead31405-1f30-48a8-b1d6-e1ad7c8c7f2f Episode 1: That Ain’t No Devil Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_ead31405-1f30-48a8-b1d6-e1ad7c8c7f2f&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast Where to begin the story of the end of humanity? Maybe somewhere in the East Indies, where Captain Van Toch falls in love with a species of three foot tall newts. They’re slimy, smart – and starving. Determined to save his newfound children, Van Toch seeks help from an old acquaintance, hoping that a childhood grudge won’t spoil his plans. 

]]> Where to begin the story of the end of humanity? Maybe somewhere in the East Indies, where Captain Van Toch falls in love with a species of three foot tall newts. They’re slimy, smart – and starving. Determined to save his newfound children, Van Toch seeks help from an old acquaintance, hoping that a childhood grudge won’t spoil his plans. full 1 1 24:22 PRX Where to begin the story of the end of humanity? Maybe somewhere in the East Indies, where Captain Van Toch falls in love with a species of three foot tall newts. They’re slimy, smart – and starving. Determined to save his newfound children, Van Toch seeks help from an old acquaintance, hoping that a childhood grudge won’t spoil his plans. 

]]> prx_1281_a1984815-3302-4c9c-9895-c2f479419bd0 Trailer: "Newts!" Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000 https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_1281_a1984815-3302-4c9c-9895-c2f479419bd0&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fnewtspodcast Inspired by the work of Czech science fiction pioneer Karel Čapek, Newts! chronicles an alternate history of the 20th Century in which the western world discovers, exploits, educates, arms, and is ultimately overthrown by a species of highly intelligent amphibians. It’s a farcical yet deadly serious tale about self-interest and the nature of humanity, told in six parts and with original music.

]]> An audio drama with original music, inspired by the pioneering science fiction of Karel Čapek full 02:26 PRX