Interzone Radio

Jack Vance's classic "The Men Return" is performed by Julie Nye. The 1957 classic tale of a bizarre altered reality is directed and produced by host Dan Bernard. Enjoy fauxmercials following the sci-fi.

Latest D.C. Scandal: Obama Enrages Trump with Cheesecake Factory Jibe--Wonkette delivers the shadenfreude here; if you love vintage sci-fi catch the great Fritz Lieber's tale, "X Marks the Pedwalk," in a chilling Clockwork-Orange-esque tale; and our parody/satire commercial department skewers Walmart, muscle cars, anti-aging cream, super-strong household cleansers and readymade prepped meals; and...

Join the crew of the Starship Majora--from the narcissistic captain to the overly logical science officer, sultry communications officer and the rest in a chapter titled, "Fear Ye Not the Shapeshifter." Live and improvised at WMPG by six Portland comedians, with live foley and sound design. (Cast: Hilary Aptowitz; Rock Bergeron; Sean A.X. Carr; Jennywren Sanders; Tuck Tucker and Dan Bernard. Live...

The satisfying finale of 1953 sci-fi dystopian classic, "Breathes There a Man." Futuristic gadgets, paranoia, totalitarian American government, robots and rebellion. Then New England's own HP Lovecraft with a skin-crawling subtle  masterpiece about cats in part. Don't miss Susan Collins salty new campaign spot we feature here!

Some accuse Mamdani of socialist brainwashing and degrading the Metropolitan Opera with a new annual lottery for 70,000 free tickets to New Yorkers who want to see this spectacle—what’s really happening here? Then, somewhere in a barn in Maine, NPR interviews Tucker Carlson. We love NPR, but this softball interview was not their best work. If you don’t know Tucker, learn more of his odious views a...

Back in 1953, sci-fi writer Charles Fritch penned this dystopic tale eerily predictive of modern American life. As sci-fi often does, we are given glimmers of a world in which inventions we take for granted are innovative dreams; but the politics feel current. In this case, The Super State permeates every aspect of people's lives, dominates every industry, uses technology to track and correct peop...

Hear the BBC with all of its gravitas and Brit-glossiness weave through straight-faced absurd reports and reviews of new musicals, scandals, invasions and even Shakespearean-themed theme parks. Plus singer "Adele" visits WMPG in concurrence with her gig at the Oxford, Maine casino. With special guest star Julie Nye and host Dan Bernard.

In the quarter century since 9/11, we revisit our memories and an original satirical broadcast in Portland, Maine created, recorded and broadcast that same autumn, followed by Evan Hurst of Wonkette describing the current bigotry still percolating in NYC, focused on Mayor Mamdani's attendance at 9/11 events in the city. This Wonkette story is preceded by our NPR parody, and finally, live standup a...

J.D. Vance regales us with his tale about his bromance with Tucker Carlson, despite Carlson's raging case of antisemitism and bigotry; Brooke Binlowski is back on Wonkette after years on t.v. with CNN, CBS, writing for The Atlantic, at Snopes and more--debunking FEMA conspiracy theories here with savage wit; finally, award-winning writer Lane Moore's tale with full audio production by Michael Town...

Famed marine biologist and species regeneration guru Dr. David Vaughan joins us to discuss how coral reefs communicate; what is climate change's evil twin, ocean acidification; how reefs save human lives; and the application of 3d printing and microfragmentation to reef restoration.

Innovator, inventor, famed marine biologist and author Dr. David Vaughan rejoins us to discuss the thorny debate around climate change and the oceans; coral reefs and tech; how we can all make a difference in our daily lives to help improve the plight of the planet; and some parody and laughs on the topic along with sound featuring everyone from Jane Goodall to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Take a deep dive into the science and invention of vital aquatic ecosystems, from salt marshes to endangered coral reefs, with one of the world leaders in devising technology to regenerate sea life, Dr. David Vaughan. Learn of his origins and fascinating life story while learning why urgent action is needed to save the oceans and their habitats.

In this case, Zero Hour is not Bowie, but Bradbury. Ray Bradbury. A creepy sci-fi horror story set in a safe little American suburb. Stephen King famously stated that "without Ray Bradbury, there is no Stephen King", praising him upon his death by writing, "Ray Bradbury wrote three great novels and three hundred great stories... The sound I hear today is the thunder of a giant's footsteps fading a...

Rough Rider President Teddy Roosevelt is outraged at "coarsened fopoodle, dunderhead coxcomb" Donald J. Trump speaking to his AI doppelganger; while RFK, Jr. says it's official that Tylenol use during pregnancy is a sure-fire path to autism for the baby, despite all facts to the contrary. 

Right-wing racists say the quiet part out loud, from Minnesota rep to Megyn Kelly screeching her Karen Hate; Mahmdani freezes rent for some joyous New Yorkers; Trump tries to put the king-baby kibosh on a shockingly bipartisan housing act (that even Susan Collins supported). Packed with Wonkette wit, snarkiness on the reporting side; with a nice smattering of our original satire.

The algae-laden Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC takes to the microphone to share his tale of outrage and woe; vintage sci-fi legend Robert Silverberg's "The Happy Unfortunate" wraps up with wild violence and a final decision on the part of our hero, genetically-modified and socially ostracized "Spacer," Rolf Dekker. Then, more from Wonkette.com on Trump's removal from the Kennedy Center. His nam...

In another hilarious take-down by Wonkette.com, we hear Pete Hegseth's first-person bro-diary about his like, totally insane level of fitness and lethality; then an NPR spoof in which the Secretary of War (sic or sick) and El Presidente go to war together; and Part 3 of the wry, Bladerunner-esque sci-fi by Robert Silverberg--published in 1957 but relevant to this day, "The Happy Unfortunate." Plus...

Vintage sci-fi courtesy of Amazing Stories (1957) and the famed Robert Silverberg: Part 2 of "The Happy Unfortunate," wherein our future city of "Yawk" houses two classes of citizens: Spacers and Earthers. Meet the new discrimination. Then, neo-Nazi wunderkind Greg Bovino announces his run for prez in 2028--what does that look like? RFK Jr. offers emotional support to Jan. 6ers, plus a dose of our...

Wtf is going on at CBS? Wonkette breaks down the devolution of legacy media. Then, we hear about USDA lead pasture pastor Brooke Rollins being sued by some of her employees (the USDA has over 100,000 of them) for force-feeding them her brand of Christianity. Finally, our affectionate and snarky spoof of NPR breaking news, and other absurdity.

In an encouraging (and somewhat surprising) proof of life and possessing some form of integrity, ABC won't take Trump Admin pressure about content lying down (from Kamala to Kimmel); then New Tantrums from Old Cranks: now they're losing their minds about a vax for babies that's worked incredibly well since 1915. Great reporting from Wonkette.com, plus our original comedy, satire and music.

Doktor Zoom of  wonkette.com  unpacks the recent Graham Platner campaign as former Maine Governor Janet Mills drops out; the sturm, the drang and the baggage. Hear clips of Graham, Mills, Trump berating Mills, and Mills's slapback--both verbal and legal. Satirical updates on the Golden Ballroom, illegal aliens in Maine and more absurd but pointed humor.

Coral reefs need people like Dr. David Vaughan, a marine biologist who's devoted his life to studying the mysteries of coral reefs and developing methods to restore them to their former grandeur. These vital ecosystems, relied upon by 1 billion humans and serving as the most biodiverse places on earth, face extinction due to warming oceans, more acidic and more polluted oceans as well as other thr...

We hear more about the fascinating science and technology behind the restoration of vital coral reefs with our guest, one of the leading scientists in the field, Dr. David Vaughan of Voyacy Regen and Plant a Million Corals. Eureka moments, 3d printing and attempting to restore nature at scale.

Learn things you never knew about coral reefs and meet one of the people who's devoted his life to restoring them. (2 of 3 of the breaths we take are thanks to the ocean...) In a rebroadcast, hear part one of our interview with "Dr. Dave, " as Dr. David Vaughan is known, Chief Scientist for Voyacy Regen, the company founded by Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau. Philippe is the grandson of legendary oce...

Maine and New Hampshire punched above their weight with attendance of 33-50,000 estimated at No Kings protests in dozens of towns and cities. We interview attendees and catch the vibe and ambience of the events; the passion and commitment of the people showing up on a cold and windy day to exercise their First Amendment rights and speak out against the regime.