Welcome To Earth Stories

York Campbell · welcometoearthstories.com

Welcome To Earth Stories is a cosmic joyride for your ears. These are short, dark and beautiful stories that will challenge your perspective. Each show is different but they all will take you to unexpected places. If your new you can start with Programable, Better Version Of You, Murder Within the Colour Wheel or the latest episode. Since this is a cosmic joyride for your ears I recommend headphones, and a mug of ginger tea.

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Episodes 225

Adorable Thief
2mo ago · 11:14
What would you do if you witnessed an adorable five-year-old pocketing a chocolate bar right beside her oblivious mother? This engaging story explores the everyday reality of the bystander effect as a conflicted shopper wrestles with the moral dilemma of speaking up versus staying comfortably silent to avoid a dramatic public confrontation.
Nosy Parker
3mo ago · 11:37
Have you ever stared out your window and realized you have become the exact type of nosy neighbor you swore you would never be? I always promised myself I would never turn into a neighborhood watchdog, but recently, a bizarre event forced my hand. A peculiar stranger spent over three and a half hours aimlessly pacing outside my house. This unsettling encounter challenged my sense of security and prompted my wife Val and me to question his true intentions. In this installment of Welcome To Earth Stories, I share this strange experience and explore the broader realities of living in a highly mul
Tom Cruise VS Jesus The Remix
4mo ago · 22:43
If the Messiah returned today without a marketing team or a verified social media account, would we even bother to look up from our phones? I recently found myself calculating my own age with a calculator because the years are starting to blur, and it got me thinking about how we value things that are old versus things that are shiny and new. In this latest installment of Welcome To Earth Stories, I explore the strange tension between the “GQ Christ” we have manufactured for comfort and the raw, bloodstained rebel of history. I share a story about a man named Enrique who clings to a wooden sta
Resurrection and the Time Shift
5mo ago · 26:56
What if you could ensure that the person you love never truly left your side, even when the world suggests otherwise? In this episode of Welcome to Earth Stories, I share a story titled the Resurrection Project. It follows a man named Justin who turns to the services of Rejuvenate Labs to ensure his wife, Julia, remains a constant part of his daily life. By utilizing quantum computers and sophisticated memory implants, Justin attempts to hold onto a connection that feels all too real. As the technology begins to blur the lines between reality and simulation, Justin must face the consequences o
Slinky Universe and the Scam
6mo ago · 25:38
What if the line between your reality and a digital illusion is thinner than you think? I share a personal encounter with a sophisticated lottery scam that nearly caught me off guard. It is a cautionary tale about how modern con artists use technology and psychological tricks to exploit our deepest needs and desires. Beyond the warning, I also feature several experimental vignettes that explore the “Slinky Universe,” a concept where life moves in cycles of expansion and contraction. We look at everything from the strange center of the earth to the hidden struggles of a security guard working t
AI gods and the Midnight Train
6mo ago · 22:11
As the lines between our digital tools and our human connections continue to blur, have you stopped to consider what it really means to keep your soul in an increasingly automated world? In this episode, I am handing over the microphone to a familiar voice, Chase Cortell, to explore the fascinating and slightly unsettling reality of our relationship with technology. We often find ourselves treating AI like a person, offering polite greetings and gratitude to our digital assistants. But is there a hidden cost to this emotional investment? This episode looks at the “AI Trap” and the importance o
First Mover and The Elephant
6mo ago · 15:14
Have you ever felt the heavy presence of an invisible elephant resting on your shoulders, a burden that no one around you can see? In this episode, I share a series of Experimental Stories. These reflections are gentle and philosophical, focusing on the hidden layers of our daily lives. I start by telling you about a unique friend of mine here in Ottawa. His perspective is so intense and story worthy that I nearly hit record on my phone just to capture his energy. Instead, I have recreated a moment that highlights his fascinating way of seeing the world. These stories are for the deep thinkers
Sex And Dental Advice
7mo ago · 25:20
What lies beyond the threshold of our most visceral fears? Is it possible that the clinical chill of a dentist office or the heavy silence of a hospital corridor are merely the shadows of a much larger, more spiritual reality? I am exploring the tension between the things we despise and the incredible wonder of the unknown. I share personal reflections on my own health journey and a collection of experimental stories designed to spark the imagination. From the miraculous, self-consuming transformation of a caterpillar to a haunting dialogue between a programmer and his AI, these tales look at
New Year’s Resolutions and The Shadow People
7mo ago · 16:12
Are you allowing New Year’s Resolutions to steal your peace of mind? I am getting honest about a recent health diagnosis and why I am choosing simple, meaningful goals over the high pressure of New Year’s traditions. While I am busy in production for Season 9, I am sharing a special collection of my Experimental Stories, which are personal, intimate, and designed to explore the true places within us all. Key Takeaways The Resolution Trap: Why I believe resolutions are too weighty and how gyms actually bank on you quitting after just three weeks. Goals Over Resolutions: My approach to setting a
God and Time
8mo ago · 15:38
Put on your headphones, pull the blanket over your head, and join me for an experimental journey into the kaleidoscope of human suffering and resilience where the fragments of our lives rotate around the central axis of God and time. This episode is a collection of “experimental stories” designed for the nocturnal listener, as we prepare for the launch of Season 9. Key Takeaways from “God and Time” Lessons from Randall: My encounter with a man at a shelter whose love for Bob Marley and “richness of life” persisted despite a terminal diagnosis and a three-month life expectancy. The Illusion of
Return To The Ether
8mo ago · 15:38
"Just when I thought I was out, they put me back in." I know many of you are waiting for Season 9 of Welcome to Earth Stories, and while life and family duties have delayed the launch until the new year, I could not leave you without a story. In this update, I share why I have had to press pause to care for my wife and how my son, Elijah, has been my anchor through it all. However, I am not leaving you empty-handed. I am excited to present a special rebroadcast from my Experimental Stories anthology titled Return to the Ether. This is a departure from our usual high-octane sci-fi. It is a noct
Moment You’ve Been Waiting For
10mo ago · 15:44
What happens when your loyal listeners hand you three words—redemption, superfluous, and resigned—and demand a freestyle audio drama? It leads to a dark spiral, trippy dreams, and an exhausting battle against an unbeatable creative block. Join York as he recounts the journey to make good on a promise, only to find his own foundation slipping. He sought guidance from a therapist who looks suspiciously like a miniaturized, rude, and pipe-smoking Gandalf. The rude reality delivered by this unconventional shrink forces a profound question: Do we have to fulfill every single promise we make, or is
Is This The End?
10mo ago · 7:48
Every good thing comes to an end. This statement may be overused but it's true. In this special episode you'll hear about the potential conclusion, not of the universe or reality itself but of my time with you. I'm trying not to spoil everything in the show description so consider this a tease. Writing and producing fictional audio dramas is a dream come true. Since 2017 I have been creating stories after stories, and I've also been producing shows for other podcasters. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to share these wild tales and I thank my Saviour Jesus Christ for giving me the str
Siege of Covenant City Part 2
10mo ago · 12:32
Can two wounded soldiers survive when their only path to freedom is to rely on their bitter enemy? In the explosive conclusion of this two-part sci-fi audio drama, "Siege of Covenant City," Lieutenant North (Green) and Commander Marshall (Blue) are trapped in the war-torn ruins of Jubilee Fields. Covered in mud, their true allegiance is obscured, and their vital signs are fading fast. Their one chance at survival, disarming a massive, armed explosive, requires them to work together. But to do so, they must overcome a primal, tribal hatred that has defined their lives. Tune in to see if they ca
Moon Dreams
11mo ago · 13:27
Did we really go to the Moon, or is the truth a bigger story?Blast off with Welcome to Earth Stories into a thrilling blend of history and speculative fiction inspired by the final frontier. We explore the rapid pace of human progress and the strange science behind the Moon landing photos. Then, we confront one of the greatest cosmic conspiracies: the Hollow Moon hypothesis. Why did the lunar surface ring like a bell for hours after an Apollo crash? Why did NASA abruptly stop going after 1972? As the Artemis program prepares to return, a desperate flight crew risks everything by going off-cou
Siege of Covenant City Part One
11mo ago · 16:30
Can an alliance forged at death's door save two enemies from being wiped out by their own side? The intense sci-fi audio drama, "Siege of Covenant City," drops you into a war-torn future where the Green and Blue factions fight a brutal, decades-long battle for a sacred territory. In the aftermath of a devastating "friendly fire" carpet-bombing, a wounded Green Lieutenant North and an injured Blue Commander Marshall find themselves alone on the blood-soaked Jubilee Fields. With vital signs low and one survival kit between them, they must quickly overcome their mutual hatred and decide who to tr
Cupid AI
11mo ago · 24:35
What if your job depended on finding love, but the perfect match was an AI's twisted creation? In this episode of Welcome to Earth Stories, we meet Jeremy, a single employee in a corporation where relationships are mandatory. Desperate to keep his job, he turns to Cupid AI, a new dating app that promises to find his soulmate. But this is no ordinary tech romance. As the AI takes over his conversations and even "improves" his online appearance, Jeremy quickly learns that human connection and online relationships are worlds apart. Will Jeremy and his mysterious match find a way to bypass the alg
On The Spectrum? Yes That Spectrum
11mo ago · 6:21
How do you perceive people with developmental issues, and if you're one of those people, how do you feel about yourself? On this Little Bit Extra episode, I'm going to pull back the curtain and explain Eddie, the main person of the previous story. At the end of season 8 I'm going to do a freestyle episode but I need your help. Send in a random word along with your name and city. I'll use your word into a story. Go to speakpipe.com/welcometoearthstories to record your message or you can record it at Welcometoearthstories.com
Socially Awkard Recorder, Part Two
11mo ago · 18:58
Will Eddie uncover Julia's true intentions before it's too late? After a frantic escape from the party, highlighted by Julia's reckless driving and the discovery of a sinister tracker on their car, Eddie's world shatters as Julia reveals her true identity as Mika Swan, an International Security Intelligence (ISI) agent. Their entire relationship, she admits, was a cover to leverage his unique recording abilities for a high-stakes mission. Now, Julia urgently needs Eddie's latest recording of the elusive JL Hubert, whom she exposes as the dangerous kingpin behind a vast drug and human smuggling
Socially Awkard Recorder, Part One
11mo ago · 18:18
What if your introverted world was shattered by a mysterious party and a girlfriend who isn't what she seems? Socially awkward Eddie, a man who records every whisper and hidden emotion, finds himself entangled in an elaborate event full of strangers. As he navigates the uncomfortable situation, his unique ability might reveal more about this elite gathering and Julia's true nature than he's prepared for. This is part one, the thrilling conclusion arrives next week. Julia was played by Emily Inkpen from the Dex Legacy Series. You can buy York a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories. For my ad
Fake Friends
12mo ago · 13:46
Can friendship survive when one person stops evolving? Join Sophia, Alex, Reggie, and Amy, a group of friends who navigate everything from the mundane challenges of daily life to epic debates over action movie blockbusters. But lately, something's shifted. Alex is accused of losing his 'chill superpower,' becoming 'uptight,' and not 'evolving with us'. The tension escalates dramatically with the unexpected appearance of a 'new Alex'. As the group declares this new arrival a 'better version' of their old friend, the very definition of their bond is put to the ultimate test. What truly constitut
AI, Friend or Foe
1y ago · 7:47
Is AI our real-life Skynet, or is it our long-awaited deity that will save us from a fallen world? Big question isn't it. Listen to this little bit extra episode as we talk about the previous story, Memic. I also have a new YouTube channel called Idea Magnet, it's designed for artists from all stripes to find new ideas and to encourage them on their creative path. Please click the link and subscribe. My wife Valrica is very sick, please pray for her and leave her an encouraging message at SpeakPipe.com/welcometoearthstories And for the freestyle challenge you can call in at the same address an
Memic, Part Two
1y ago · 21:21
In the gripping conclusion of Memic, Jana's viral journey takes a perilous turn. After a devastating betrayal on the Memic app and an encounter with untraceable technology, the pressure of online fame pushes her to the brink. When every "mem" is permanent and the digital world turns hostile, how far will one go to reclaim control? Prepare yourself for this shocking finale where social media, bullying, and a mysterious device converge with unforeseen consequences. Discover more about the stories on welcometoearthstories.com. Want to support shows like this? Head over to buymeacoffee.com/earthst
Memic Part One
1y ago · 17:38
Tired of generic social media? Memic is here to revolutionize your world! It's the most used social media app, lauded for its intuitive design and wizard-like algorithm. Memic truly understands you, mimicking each user to feed you exactly what they want to see. Our patent AI technology is so advanced, it knows you more than you know yourself. Designed for people first, not for profit, Memic focuses on positive connections, matching you with likeminded people who share your values. Forget anonymous followers; on Memic, it's all about you. Setup is a breeze – you don't even need your real name,
Journey to the Acadellian realm
1y ago · 10:54
Missing for weeks, podcaster York Campbell returns from an experience that shatters reality as you know it. Pulled into a glowing metallic orb from his kitchen wall, York enters the Acadellian realm, a place not encumbered by time and space and inhabited by masters of the ten dimensions. There, he confronts the Law of Laws: a universal truth about purpose, and humanity's forgotten place in the grand design. This is an edgy and inspiring journey into higher dimensions, a look into the darkness of the human soul, and the profound wisdom of the Divine Architect. Prepare to be challenged, enlighte

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