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Science Fiction · 1955–1973

X Minus One

114 episodes · NBC

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About this show

X Minus One is a science fiction radio series (1955–1973) on NBC. Hosted by Fred Collins.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Bob Hastings

28 episodes

Joe DeSantis

14 episodes

John Larkin

9 episodes

Luis Van Rooten

9 episodes

Mandel Kramer

9 episodes

Santos Ortega

8 episodes

W

Wendell Holmes

21 episodes

R

Richard Hamilton

15 episodes

J

James Stevens

9 episodes

J

John Gibson

9 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

Fred Collins

91 episodes

Don Pardo

2 episodes

Ben Grauer

1 episode

Sponsors

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

B

Bromo Quinine

1 episode

Networks›

Where this series was heard

NBC

114 episodes

N

NBC net

109 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 44 episodes · page 1 of 3

1955195619571958All years
  1. Ep 32

    Jan 4, 1956 · The Roads Must Roll

    In The Roads Must Roll, the engineers who maintain the vital mechanized roadways decide to take control of their destiny. With the automotive age in decline, the engineers face pressure from the Transport Commission and the public, who rely on the roads for their daily lives. As…

    27:43
  2. Ep 33

    Jan 11, 1956 · Time and Time Again

    In Time and Time Again, a soldier finds himself thrown back to his 13th birthday in 1945 after a devastating event in World War III. As he grapples with the surreal experience of reliving his childhood, he becomes aware of the impending doom that awaits his family and the world.…

    28:20
    • Tense
    • War
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Sci-fi
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 36

    Feb 1, 1956 · Cave of Night

    In Cave of Night, an astronaut named Rev McMillan is stranded in a fuelless spaceship, orbiting Earth and desperately trying to communicate his plight. As news of his situation spreads, the world becomes captivated by the drama unfolding in the depths of space, reminiscent of pas…

    28:19
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 37

    Feb 8, 1956 · C-Chute

    In C-Chute, a group of six passengers aboard the merchant spaceship Starfire finds themselves under attack from a Chloran battle cruiser. With the crew's fate uncertain and the ship's energy drained, the passengers are confined to the after cabin, where tensions rise as they grap…

    28:46
  5. Ep 38

    Feb 15, 1956 · Skulking Permit

    In the X Minus One episode titled Skulking Permit, a long-lost colony of Earth, New Delaware, finds itself under scrutiny from a Colonial Contact Inspector. The inspector demands that the colony demonstrate its adherence to Earth’s customs, which leads the mayor to appoint a loca…

    28:58
    • Comic
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 39

    Feb 22, 1956 · Junkyard

    In the X Minus One episode titled Junkyard, a galactic survey team unexpectedly lands on Planet Nine, initially dismissing it as unremarkable. However, their exploration leads them to a mysterious junkyard filled with alien machinery. Soon, they face a dire situation when the cre…

    29:28
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Sci-fi
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 41

    Mar 7, 1956 · A Gun for Dinosaur

    In A Gun for Dinosaur, a group of hunters embarks on a thrilling time travel safari to the late Mesozoic era, aiming to hunt dinosaurs. The guide, Mr. Rivers, is skeptical about taking the inexperienced and physically unfit Courtney James, who insists on bringing his girlfriend a…

    29:36
  8. Ep 42

    Mar 14, 1956 · Tunnel Under the World

    In Tunnel Under the World, Guy Burkhart experiences a terrifying dream of an explosion, only to find that the day repeats itself with eerie similarities. As he goes about his routine, he notices that familiar faces are missing, and the atmosphere feels increasingly surreal. His f…

    27:59
    • Ominous
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Sci-fi
  9. Ep 43

    Mar 21, 1956 · $1000 a Plate

    In X Minus One: $1000 a Plate, a group of astronomers on Mars struggles to protect their vital research from the chaos of a local festival. As fireworks light up the sky, they realize that their astronomical photographs are being ruined, jeopardizing years of work. The team, led…

    27:24
  10. Ep 44

    Mar 28, 1956 · A Pail of Air

    In the X Minus One episode titled A Pail of Air, a family is the last remnant of humanity on a frozen Earth, where they must venture outside to collect air in pails to survive. The story unfolds in their makeshift nest, where the father, Alfred, and his children, Bud and Sis, try…

    29:58
  11. Ep 45

    Apr 3, 1956 · How-To

    In the X Minus One episode titled How-To, Gordon Knight orders a do-it-yourself cocker spaniel kit, only to discover that it contains a robot instead. As he activates the robot, named Albert, he is drawn into a series of humorous and chaotic events that challenge his understandin…

    28:24
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Sci-fi
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  12. Ep 46

    Apr 10, 1956 · Star Bright

    In Star Bright, a father grapples with the disappearance of his exceptionally bright daughter, Star, and her friend Bobby. As the search intensifies, he reflects on Star's unusual intelligence and her fascination with complex concepts, hinting at her potential to transcend ordina…

    28:12
    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 47

    Apr 17, 1956 · Jaywalker

    In the X Minus One episode titled Jaywalker, a woman named Marsha Foster makes a dangerous decision to stow away on her husband Jack's intergalactic flight. This impulsive act not only endangers her life but also jeopardizes the entire mission, as she is not the person she claims…

    28:16
    • Tense
    • Romance
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Sci-fi
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  14. Ep 48

    Apr 24, 1956 · The Sense of Wonder

    In The Sense of Wonder, a spaceship has been traveling through space for 10,000 years, with its passengers conditioned to believe that the ship is all there is. Ryckwood, an attendant, begins to question this reality when he discovers that they have finally reached Earth. His rev…

    27:55
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Sci-fi
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 49

    May 1, 1956 · Sea Legs

    In Sea Legs, Robert Craig is a seasoned spaceman who has never set foot on Earth, having been born during the second colonization of Cassiopeia. As he undergoes the rigorous gravity conditioning required for his return, he grapples with the psychological challenges of adapting to…

    28:28
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Sci-fi
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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FAQ

Can I stream X Minus One free on Goldie?
Yes. X Minus One episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many X Minus One episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 114 playable X Minus One episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did X Minus One originally air?
X Minus One originally aired 1955–1973 on NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for X Minus One?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.