RELATIVITY

Lee Shackleford

RELATIVITY is a science-fiction serial about a man marooned in space and the woman on Earth who struggles to keep him alive. Find out more at www.relativitypodcast.com! read less

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Relativity 001: In Which Everything Goes to Hell

Relativity 001: In Which Everything Goes to Hell

Here is where it all begins — with howling alarms and the desperate plea: Konyechny, do you read?

Episodes

Relativity 001: In Which Everything Goes to Hell

Relativity 001: In Which Everything Goes to Hell

Here is where it all begins — with howling alarms and the desperate plea: Konyechny, do you read?

Relativity 002: In Which a Personnel Problem is Revealed

Relativity 002: In Which a Personnel Problem is Revealed

Chris and Sophia struggle to understand each other's predicaments.

Relativity 003: In Which We Learn Sophia is Perfect

Relativity 003: In Which We Learn Sophia is Perfect

Chris pushes Sophia past her breaking point, forcing him to see her in a new light. Speaking of light, there's one still burning inside the airlock.

Relativity 004: In Which Christopher is Momentarily Relieved

Relativity 004: In Which Christopher is Momentarily Relieved

The atmosphere of the ship changes, both literally and metaphorically -- and Dr. Mason's life monitors suggest a chilling possibility.

Relativity 005: In Which a Handwritten Note is Read

Relativity 005: In Which a Handwritten Note is Read

The mystery of the Captain's suicide deepens. Sophia has advice on how Chris can reconnect with the shipmates but he's afraid to put the plan into action.

Relativity 006 (In Which Signs of Life Are Eagerly Sought)

Relativity 006 (In Which Signs of Life Are Eagerly Sought)

Two voices reach out across the void, but are either of them heard? One faces impending death, the other faces abundant life.

Relativity 007 (In Which the Value of Certain Chemicals is Explored)

Relativity 007 (In Which the Value of Certain Chemicals is Explored)

We learn why someone would fight and die for supplies from the Mission Control storage rooms. And we learn a good reason why nobody who's left the Earth would be in a hurry to go back.

Relativity 008 (In Which Sophia and Christopher Briefly Swap Places)

Relativity 008 (In Which Sophia and Christopher Briefly Swap Places)

Christopher and Sophia step into unusual roles, including that of parent and child.

Relativity 009 (In Which Pent-up Feelings Escape)

Relativity 009 (In Which Pent-up Feelings Escape)

Chris tries to figure out what exactly he heard in the Habitat, and Sophia tries to keep herself focused on the tasks at hand.

Relativity 010 (In Which Hydrogen Sulfide Provides a Clue)

Relativity 010 (In Which Hydrogen Sulfide Provides a Clue)

A return to the damaged bridge of the Konyechny brings new surprises, including new smells. And Christopher reveals the secret he's been keeping from Sophia.

Relativity 011 (In Which Some Feelings of Guilt are Misplaced)

Relativity 011 (In Which Some Feelings of Guilt are Misplaced)

In Which Some Feelings of Guilt are Misplaced

Relativity 012 (In Which Ancient Rituals Prove Relevant)

Relativity 012 (In Which Ancient Rituals Prove Relevant)

Damage is assessed: damage to the ship, damage to Chris, damage to Sophia...

Relativity 013 (In Which Good News Quickly Turns to Bad)

Relativity 013 (In Which Good News Quickly Turns to Bad)

Access to important information is gained at last! But it's not all good.

Relativity 014 (In Which the Inevitable is Reluctantly Accepted)

Relativity 014 (In Which the Inevitable is Reluctantly Accepted)

Somebody's going into space whether they like it or not.

Relativity 015 (In Which Pressure is Forcefully Released)

Relativity 015 (In Which Pressure is Forcefully Released)

The long march to the gallows.

Relativity 016 (In Which A Family Concern is Revealed)

Relativity 016 (In Which A Family Concern is Revealed)

The method for "resetting" the airlock has consequences for Dr. Mason, and Sophia defends the family secret she's been keeping to herself.

Relativity 017 (In Which Chris Helps Sophia For a Change)

Relativity 017 (In Which Chris Helps Sophia For a Change)

He's got a plan! But will Sophia go for it? Is it even possible?And there's still the small problem of what Chris is seeing outside ...

Relativity 018 (In Which Perspective Becomes Confusing)

Relativity 018 (In Which Perspective Becomes Confusing)

The universe, it turns out, is very very big. And so are the decisions we make about the things that matter most to us.

Relativity 019: In Which Family Connections Are Prioritized

Relativity 019: In Which Family Connections Are Prioritized

Chris inches his way along the hull of the ship, never dreaming of the surprise waiting for him when he reaches his destination...

Relativity 020 (In Which New Communication is Established)

Relativity 020 (In Which New Communication is Established)

As the physical distance between Chris and Sophia continues to widen at near-light speeds, the emotional distance narrows...