Read reviews of “Brad Lansky and the Anti-STARC”:

Scott D. Danielson of SFFaudio Attention Audiofiles: here is something to sink your ears into. Superior audio design is the hallmark of J.D. Venne’s Brad Lansky audio series, and this latest title (Brad Lansky and the Anti-Starc, the 4th installment) is the best yet. Through rich audio, Venne tells the continuing story of Brad Lansky and his crew, who this time are in search for the cause of the impending destruction of an amazing network of stars.
This audio drama is not your typical fare. The effects, music, and actors combine for an audio experience that reminds me a bit of Meatball Fulton’s Ruby series. Not in subject matter, but in presentation: there and here, the audio is the thing. The sound is as interesting as the story, and Venne’s story is pure hard science fiction. Be sure to use a good set of headphones, and enjoy the ride!

Jerry Stearns of Sound Affects The latest from Protophonic, Brad Lansky and the Anti-STARC, is really packed tight into a full feature-length audio movie. The story content is rich, a lot happens. The science fictional content is heavy and dense, with unexpected ideas piling on top of what’s gone before. And the audio content is compacted like a neutron star, with music and sounds filling every corner and every inch. It’s way beyond listening while doing something else. Use your good headphones and let yourself watch on the movie screen of your imagination.

Excellent value - Like the prior Lansky audiobooks the Anti-STARC is kind of hard SF based around a series of discoveries with plenty of aliens, spaceships AIs etc. tempered by hard science. More of a typical Asimov or Star Trek mystery as opposed to a standard laser straight yarn. The story has much higher production values than earlier releases and is supported by an excellent ambient soundtrack which I think should be released as an album in its own right, or perhaps included in the download. The story has a large cast / backstory so listening to the earlier releases is pretty much mandatory to get the bigger picture. Excellent value for five and a bit clams... Submitted by listener on Spokennetwork.com

“Brad Lansky and the Face of Eternal Fire”:

Jerry Stearns of Sound Affects Eternal Fire is wonderfully produced and very rich in sound. Protophonic Productions follow in the true tradition of Science Fiction by putting actual recent science in the story. The origin of the term ’Science Fiction’. Good stuff.

Absolutely essential listening for SF fans - This is my third time having the pleasure of listening to Brad Lansky’s adventures. I listened to the whole thing on my commute home and got through a second sitting over the weekend. Fantastic. I would definitely recommend this if you’re interested in science fiction of any kind. Submitted by listener on Spokennetwork.com

Something for every sefhead - This is a hard-sf yarn with lots of backstory thrown in, reminded me a bit of baxter’s stuff -you need to concentrate to follow - this isn’t one for casual listening. Sounds like a home-grown production, with a small and enthusiastic cast, wisecracking humour (which they usually get away with) and backed up with an excellent soundtrack which stands on its own - good for anybody into FSOL, the orb, eat static etc. All in all, great fun. Turn up the bass for the orbital insertion and resultant battle. Submitted by listener on Spokennetwork.com

Almost two years since the last episode but it was worth the wait - there’s nothing else out there like it, SF or otherwsie. Brilliant scene where they journey to a parallel universe. As usual, need to get the background to the tracks from the protophonic.net website or you’ll struggle to follow. The first 2 episodes were a little slow moving but this is actually a slick production - well done protophonic! Now who’s got the vision to make the movie? Submitted by listener on Spokennetwork.com

Awesome SF Audio Adventure! Really enjoyable experience. Listen to it at work, the drive home or put it through the Home Entertainment System and switch the lights off. You are transported to the future into Brad Lanksy’s world, with fantastic sound effects. Submitted by listener on Spokennetwork.com

“Brad Lansky and the Alien Engineer”:

Brad Lansky is a great modern classic multi-cast science fiction series. - Ultimate SciFi Radio

Something fresh, at last... - Dim the lights when you listen to this one. Its a spooky gloopy SF adventure, old school with a generous helping of intriguing ideas - heaven for nerds with good headphones. Its content heavy, so recommend listening to the first one to keep up. Worth it either way. Submitted by listener on podcastalley.com

nice SF audio for kids - good story mixed with lots of music - a good addition to those heinlein or simak juveniles... Submitted by listener on podcastalley.com

The title was so cheesy I had to try it - and was pleasantly surprised. It’s a vintage SF adventure that requires you to pay attention to keep up with a complex plot - this is the second one in the series - haven’t heard the first one, but presume it’s more of the same. Oddly, the story supports the soundtrack which in itself would make a competent ambient album - think Spacetime Continuum with a bit of Aphex Twin. Submitted by listener on idiotvox.com

“Brad Lansky and the Alien at Planet X”:

Derek Beda, Ultimate SciFi Radio The music and sound effects quality was outstanding with an involving story. A must listen to all old time radio science fiction buffs.

Bookwire “Brad Lansky and the Alien at Planet X” is not an audio book. It is something much more, an audio play in the vein of 1930s radio dramas such as “Space Patrol“ with a dash of the BBC‘s “The Hitchhiker‘s Guide to the Galaxy“ and a healthy dose of synthesizer music and special effects.
In the same way that rock musician Neil Young‘s soundtrack becomes a character in the movie “Dead Man,“ the superb music and special effects in “Planet X“ take on a life of their own. The music has an ethereal, pulsating, synthesized quality reminiscent of the BBC‘s “Dr. Who.“ The drama includes several musical interludes, each of which induces an almost hypnotic or meditative state.
The special effects are varied and clever. At the Shanghai Spaceport, for instance, an echoing Asian voice can be heard in the background making announcements. Later in the story, as two characters walk on a planet‘s surface, their voices sound tinny inside their spacesuit helmets and are all but drowned out by the hurricane-level winds they struggle against.
Like the old radio dramas that inspired it, “Brad Lansky and the Alien at Planet X“ engages the listener‘s mind and imagination in a way that movies typically do not. It moves at a slower, more thoughtful pace, and perhaps best of all, it tells a story of friendship that can be enjoyed by children and adults.

The Website at the End of the Universe If you're looking for something else to play on your portable music player, check out Brad Lansky and the Alien at Planet X , an audio-only adventure that wouldn't be out of place next to a shelf of Heinlein juveniles.

H.G. Wells watch out! Bravo!! What a joy to listen to, brought back childhood memories of listening to the old classic-H.G. Wells “War of the Worlds“. I hope there is a sequel in the making.
A real must for sci-fi buffs and those who still value the art of listening and using your imagination to conjure up the pictures. Vijay R. Parmar, New York (on amazon.com)

Amazing AUDIO SF for kids and adults I got this one for my 10 year old son. Reminded me of my childhood - the wonder of alien worlds, the excitement of knowing you‘re the first to be somewhere or see something. I think I‘ll have to get him an I-pod next as I‘m worried about my Hi-Fi‘s speakers; they‘re getting quite a work-out!
Planet X is highly recommended! A really refreshing yet thrilling way to enjoy high quality SF in the 21st century! Terry Blackwell, London (on amazon.com)

A happy marriage of SF and electronic music SF fans will enjoy Alien at Planet X, especially those who have a liking for gloopy-to-spacy ambient/electronic music ala ORB, Future Sound of London and Space Time Continuum.
The plot takes time to unfold (much like a typical Clifford D. Simak novel) but listeners are warned that the tempo increases dramatically in the second half as the rescue party finds itself in a number of precarious situations which are not always successfully negotiated.
The star of the story is undoubtedly the soundtrack which is effectively integrated into the plot and dialogue. Ever heard an interstellar spaceship journey? Well you should, and here is your chance...
Defintely worth checking out. WT, London (on amazon.com)

Semi-lunar canals As a neuron-activating antidote to the numbing quality of Telly, ‘The Alien at Planet X‘ comes to you unreservedly recommended. Albeit redolent of the classic 50‘s style, with a twist by way of the 70‘s, a la Indiana Jones, it is a wholly original action adventure/romp.
The integration of a gripping and intelligent Science Fiction plot, with intriguing electronic music, renders it a reincarnation of ‘Old Time Radio‘ in an entirely modern and engaging format.
If a comparison must be made for this impressively inventive ‘audeo‘, it‘d be safe to describe it as more akin to Star Wars than Star Trek. Computer and Bio-warfare reign and the excitement of exploration for two space travellers easefully stimulates that largely unused area of the imagination. Do yourself a favour and enjoy the endorphin fix: this is aerobics for the cerebellum! . Juanita O.Kelly, Aspen, Colorado. (on amazon.com)