The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
by GZM Shows
From the publisher
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids (start with Episode 1), told in 15-20 minute episodes for parents to put on when driving around town, or to marathon on road trips, or to bond over before bed.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 168 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 168 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 388 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop6
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- “Btw I’m 12 I love it’s still so calming and da voice is perfect”
- “My voice is so much different now then it was back in 2015, my dads 45 now and is an absolutely amazing person so glad he could give a great story to all ages”
- Great for car rides5
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- “They listen to it every night, as well as in the car.”
- “My 9 year old regularly requests to put it on when we are in the car if I don’t already have it on.”
- Works at bedtime5
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- “I just think that this is great and I love it but I always fall asleep on accident then I don’t know what is happening 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃”
- “It was a nice reminder that you were there with the “Introducing ‘Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr.’”, but new/more episodes are wanted!”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop31
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- “This show is really good also a story but it’s been ages since they added a new episode!”
- “I feel like this story is starting to be a little overkill.”
- Humor & silliness15
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- “Hmmmm used to be a reliable, funny show then gen z got involved and all of a sudden...”
- “Jonathan, please make more episodes it’s been a year since you posted The show is pretty good It’s a little scary a little funny, but the riddles really make my mind think I thi…”
- Science & STEM11
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- “Also, you’ll find a bunch of keywords to learn a lot of things on ecosystems and space.”
- “We’re actually on any season or episode one he says he actually came from a planet that wasn’t earth and I feel like then the Then the then the mothership in Finn Caspian can’t…”
- Animals & nature5
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- “it is my favorite and……………………… BEEBOT TALES BEEBOT TALES FIGHTING DINOSAURS AND MUTANT WHALES… BEEEEEEEBOOOOOOOOT TAAAAAAAAAAAALES ✌🏻”
- “fighting dinosaurs and killer whales beeee boooop tales!”
- Feelings & empathy4
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- “I AM getting very worried about Jonathan and BEBOP.”
- “From the looks of the other reviews it seems that everyone is really worried about you guys🤔.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- FunnyTop13
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- “Hmmmm used to be a reliable, funny show then gen z got involved and all of a sudden...”
- “Jonathan, please make more episodes it’s been a year since you posted The show is pretty good It’s a little scary a little funny, but the riddles really make my mind think I thi…”
Who's actually listening
From the 3 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)2
- Early elementary (6-8)1
- Tweens (9-12)1
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids (start with Episode 1), told in 15-20 minute episodes for parents to put on when driving around town, or to marathon on road trips, or to bond over before bed. The story centers on Finn Caspian, an 8-year-old boy aboard The Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy the Marlowe. When pressed, we describe it as a "mystery gang" story, sort of like Scooby-Doo in space. The story is written and performed by Jonathan Messinger, author of Hiding Out, former web editor of Time Out Chicago Kids, and father of two boys. His son Griffin, 7, serves as editor of the story, appearing in episodes to critique, make predictions and express skepticism that his father knows what he's talking about, which also happens to be the way the rest of their relationship works. Produced in partnership with Gen-Z Media. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMShows.com .
Parent reviews (388)
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Awww
I always listened to this when I was a kid in 2017 to 2020 or smth. Btw I’m 12 I love it’s still so calming and da voice is perfect
🌙🪐Eclipse da therian🪐🌙 · Sep 2026
Did y'all die
Miss y'all please make more episodes clock it beepbop
Red head🤸♂️🪼🌊🦈👩🏻🦰 · Aug 2026
Rip 🪦😭🫡
What happened to this podcast you said you were going to continue it next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Technoblade never dies👑🐷 · Aug 2026
The first thing I want to know is if you have any more pictures of the house and what you have left
I dyhdeeut
Azjo81 · Aug 2026
Need to make new episodes
We are counting on you, Jonathan. You need to make new episodes! I love this podcast, but we need to make new episodes. I’ve been waiting for about 100 years for you to make a new episode.
Mini_tiger592 · Aug 2026
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It is AMAZIN. · Jul 2026
What the ####
Where are the new episodes?!😡😡🤬🤬🤬what the h##l when are there going to be new episodes. I listened to this show when I was a little kid in 2016!!!
Hiii I’m an axolotel🦎 · Jun 2026
Good but NEEDS NEW EPISODES
This show is really good also a story but it’s been ages since they added a new episode!
Bozter02 · Jun 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 388 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids for?
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–12-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 12 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 4,728 ratings, with 388 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids appropriate for kids?
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as funny.
Where can I listen to The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids?
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 6 of the 168 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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S12 E2: The Old Switcheroo
May 13, 2022 · 12 min
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S12 E1: Testing, Testing
May 6, 2022 · 11 min
Finn gets a little magical advice.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E20: BeeBop Tales: Prank Club Origins
Apr 1, 2022 · 6 min
BeeBop and Messingham fight for control of the show!The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E19: BeeBop Tales: Laser Pooch and Other Curiosities
Mar 25, 2022 · 8 min
BeeBop answers your most pressing questions!The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E18: BeeBop Tales: Baby Attack
Mar 18, 2022 · 9 min
BeeBop faces off against a strange new enemy.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E17: BeeBop Tales: Build-a-Bot Workshop
Mar 11, 2022 · 9 min
BeeBop faces a new danger while getting repaired.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E16: BeeBop Tales: Team Tiny
Mar 4, 2022 · 8 min
BeeBop makes a dangerous pact.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E15: BeeBop Tales: Clash of the Tinies
Feb 18, 2022 · 9 min
BeeBop takes a crack at being a champion!The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E14: BeeBop Tales: The Lost Episodes
Feb 4, 2022 · 3 min
BeeBop is here to tell the stories too embarrassing for Baron von Messingham!The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E13: Where Is My Mind?
Jan 28, 2022 · 12 min
Finn has a life-changing choice to make.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E12: Where Are We?
Jan 21, 2022 · 12 min
An unwelcome visitor tags along with the explorer pod.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 E11: On Our Own
Jan 14, 2022 · 10 min
Finn and Foggy will have to save the day themselves.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@finncaspian.com. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.