Podcasts are part of who we are at Junction Point. So I wanted to start off a series highlighting some shows I’m listening to. And hopefully some of the shows you’re listening to.
This week I’m going with a narrated, science-fiction adventure written by Gary Whitta, a writer behind Rogue One, called GUNDOG.
GUNDOG is an intriguing look at a post-war Earth and a humanity that is, aside from a few stragglers fighting to survive, completely enslaved by a group of alien machines known as the Mek. The production is enhanced greatly by the vocal talents of Shannon Woodward, who expertly narrates the tense and action filled story. Woodward deftly switches between the detailed action scenes and the protagonist’s inner monologue. GUNDOG follows a weary Dakota, who is imprisoned in a labor camp along with her brother Sam. Dakota spends most of her mental energy trying to make sure that her brother, who is already a liability after losing an arm, stays within the Mek’s good graces and avoids being recycled.
The pacing of the story really lends itself to addictive listeners. I often find myself letting a whole season’s worth of narrative fiction download before I start binge listening. Had I known I would have enjoyed it this much before trying it, I probably would have here. As it stands, I find myself waiting for each new episode, each with its peeks into the world that Witta helps us explore and draw to keep us wanting more.
If you are into good science fiction, large machines doing battle, or a look at a future where humanity may not be alone after all, I definitely recommend downloading the first episode of GUNDOG and giving it a try.
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