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Bratton's Idea

Bratton's Idea

By: Manly Wade Wellman
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Immerse yourself in a world where the boundaries of creation and chaos blur, inspired by the intriguing title “Bratton’s Idea.” This podcast delves into the realms of mad science, ambition, and the moral dilemmas that arise when tampering with the fabric of life itself. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore stories that wrestle with the consequences of innovation and the unforeseen outcomes of playing god. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the eccentricities and darker sides of scientific pursuit, where the quest for knowledge can lead to unexpected and often terrifying results. Prepare to encounter a rotating collection of narratives that challenge the imagination and provoke thought, as you discover a new book with every episode that examines the thrilling yet perilous world of creation gone awry.Copyright Science Fiction Genre Art Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Literary History & Criticism Science
Episodes
  • First Men in the Moon-H. G. Wells

    First Men in the Moon-H. G. Wells
    Aug 25 2026
    Bratton, a humble old janitor at a Hollywood film studio, has a secret passion... Mad Science! He has made it his life's ambition to create life from nothing but thus far has not succeeded in animating dead tissue and robotic automatons. When a star ventriloquist discards his dummy after a failed wedding proposal, Bratton believes that he has found the perfect vessel for his experiment. Unfortunately Tom-Tom, the dummy, awakens with a lust for murder! (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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    8 hrs and 3 mins
  • Hampdenshire Wonder-J. D. Beresford

    Hampdenshire Wonder-J. D. Beresford
    Aug 24 2026
    Bratton, a humble old janitor at a Hollywood film studio, has a secret passion... Mad Science! He has made it his life's ambition to create life from nothing but thus far has not succeeded in animating dead tissue and robotic automatons. When a star ventriloquist discards his dummy after a failed wedding proposal, Bratton believes that he has found the perfect vessel for his experiment. Unfortunately Tom-Tom, the dummy, awakens with a lust for murder! (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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    6 hrs and 47 mins
  • Raiders of the Universes-Donald Wandrei

    Raiders of the Universes-Donald Wandrei
    Aug 23 2026
    Bratton, a humble old janitor at a Hollywood film studio, has a secret passion... Mad Science! He has made it his life's ambition to create life from nothing but thus far has not succeeded in animating dead tissue and robotic automatons. When a star ventriloquist discards his dummy after a failed wedding proposal, Bratton believes that he has found the perfect vessel for his experiment. Unfortunately Tom-Tom, the dummy, awakens with a lust for murder! (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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