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Odder Space - An Improvised Space Adventure
Going to Jupiter has never been stupider
FISH, the ships computer, Ampersand, the space-corgi stowaway, and Chip, the sanitation engineer/janitor of the Juno-19, are all on a mission to explore the solar system, meet new life, and establish a cradle of civilization among the stars.
Join the crew each week as they tumble through the cosmos, fumble first contacts, and generally engage in behaviors that could lead to them getting shot out of the sky. Welcome to Odder Space. It's like real space, only odder.
- Episodes
- 14
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 31 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
14 episodes, newest first
-
31 min
Haunted Headless Horse for Hire
Season 1, Episode 14
Show notes
To cheer Chip up during his first Halloween away from Earth, FISH and Ampersand have set a spooky scene. FISH hires a freelancer. Ampersand experiences Horse divorce. Chip reconnects with a link from his past.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH, and as Betsy the Horse
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Ben Odisho as Ichabod the Headless Horseman
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
27 min
Boss (Season Finale Pt. 2)
Season 1, Episode 13
Show notes
In the thrilling conclusion of our first season, our daring crew must sneak around the darkened spaceship with a monster on the loose. FISH takes a stand. Ampersand finally graduates. Chip has an idea.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter, and Belsafawn
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH, Minor Ruckus, and Boss
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand, Billybob, Space Commander Edga, and the Juno 20
• Erika Jacobs as Blue Ivy the Space Whale
• Andy Wagner as Gary MacDonough
• Meredith Cenzer as Lansailias the Martian
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
32 min
A Tale of Two Spaceships (Season Finale Pt. 1)
Season 1, Episode 12
Show notes
In part one of our two-part season finale, the long-fated meeting between the crews of the Juno 19 and the Juno 20. FISH has a surprising revelation. Ampersand gets crafty. Chip takes a stand.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter, Jonestown, and Belsafawn
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH, Minor Ruckus, and Boss
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand, Billybob, Space Commander Edga, and the Juno 20
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
37 min
Venus is a State of Mind
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
The crew bump into Silver Flame, a Venusian harvesting space air for her mindfulness retreat. FISH was born to meditate. Ampersand shoots his shot. Chip gets comfortable.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Caroline Burke as Silver Flame
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
30 min
Now thats what I call Voyager 3
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
The gang are hailed by the outdated Voyager 3 probe, midway through the asteroid belt. FISH gets jealous. Ampersand is thrilled to meet a fan. Chip gets roasted.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Jake Rhodes as RINN
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
21 min
Meanwhile...
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
A brief interlude as we check in on the goings on aboard the Juno 20. Minor Ruckus misses home. Billybob gets a letter from an admirer. Crew Member Johnstown is NOT an air marshal.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Crew Member Joe Johnstown
• Matt Langhinrichs as Minor Ruckus and as Boss
• Allie Ayalon as Staff Sergeant Billybob
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
49 min
Big Trouble on Little Gargantua
Season 1, Episode 8
Show notes
Now passing through the asteroid belt, the gang discovers a microscopic civilization on a speck of dust. FISH gets into poetry. Ampersand is NOT a nerd. Chip has a moral quandary.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Rick Hilscher as The Various Denizens of Gargantua
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
26 min
Alien Superstar
Season 1, Episode 7
Show notes
While fleeing Mars, the crew run into a fellow earthling, a Blue Whale on her way to Pluto. FISH does a project. Ampersand can doggy paddle. Chip attempts a whale song.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Erika Jacobs as Blue Ivy the Space Whale
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
39 min
Touchdown on Mars
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
The crew beams down to Mars in order to retrieve the lost crate of cotton candy before it falls into the hands of the Martian government. FISH feels left out. Ampersand gets recognized. Chip insults a chef.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH, and the various citizens of Mars
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
33 min
The Martian of Venice
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
A traveling martian merchant stops by the Juno-19 airlock and the crew go on a bit of a shopping spree. FISH is revealed to be partially organic. Ampersand is scared of martians. Chip gets a new shirt.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Meredith Cenzer as Lansailias the Martian Merchant
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
30 min
Time Crime Time
Season 1, Episode 4
Show notes
The crew gets pulled over (in time) by Time Cop Scott Ricochet. FISH watches too many movies. Ampersand marks some territory. Chip takes Ampersand for a space walk.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Alex Limarzi as Scott Ricochet
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
32 min
Just Another Manic Moon-day
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
The crew meet Gary MacDonough, a retro NASA astronaut who was left on the moon back in 1971. FISH gets a little sensual. Ampersand explains the Muttaxion calendar. Chip learns how to make a captains log.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Andy Wagner as Gary MacDonough
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
22 min
Ruckus
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
The new crew of the Juno-19 get a little more acquainted, and discover that they are officially on the run from ground control. FISH gets a software update. Ampersand finds a quicker way to get around the ship. Chip gets a stern talking to.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay -
25 min
Not a Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
Chip Dexter has 'accidentally' launched the Juno-19 colony ship prematurely, and without its proper crew. FISH, the ships operating system, is not too pleased, but before they can hash things out Ampersand, a space corgi/warrior prince appears onboard.
Featuring:
• Nate Davis as Chip Dexter
• Matt Langhinrichs as FISH
• Allie Ayalon as Ampersand
• Edited by Nate Davis
• Music by Andy Wagner
• Art by Adam Barney
• Introduction and Credits by Jason Dernay
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