A desperate alien. A struggling mom. One life-changing swap that flips a family upside down.
Alpha 8 is an award-winning, family-friendly sci-fi audio drama that blends E.T., The Princess Diaries, and a Freaky Friday twist into a heartfelt adventure about identity, parenthood, and second chances.
When an extraterrestrial being secretly swaps places with a human mother, both worlds spiral into chaos. The alien must learn the meaning of family to save her species from extinction—while the real mom fights to escape, return home, and protect the people she loves. Government secrets, emotional discovery, and domestic comedy collide in this eight-episode cinematic story.
If you love character-driven sci-fi, emotional twists, and immersive sound design, this show is for you.
What Listeners Can Expect
Cast
Richard Leacock, Jasmine Ashanti, Jessi Mechler, Todd Gajdusek, Cameron Elie, Malachi Josiah White, Sydney Thomas, Sam Gipson, Jake Farrago, Stephanie Maura Sanchez, Naomi Chan, Omari Williams, plus Jessica McKay, Gabe Brown, Stephanie Elie, Chris Power, John Comerford, Myla Elie, Joe Bratcher, Jaime Sutor, Wendy Pierce, Stuart Pankin, and Craig Elie.
Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie, Alpha 8 is a Bizzie Media Group production. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, and story editing by Jake Farrago. Executive Produced by Haywood L. Brown, Craig Elie, and June Bayha. Music by Epidemic Sound. Recorded at Dave & Dave Recording Studio. Show Art by Tal Minear. Special thanks to Joe Bratcher and Twin Bridges.
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Credits, transcripts & bonus content: https://alpha8audio.com | Contact: alpha8audio@gmail.com | Alpha 8 is part of the Fable and Folly network, learn more at: fableandfolly.com/partners
