Podcast

Taking Time

Fiction, Science Fiction

Time travel exists... but it's too dangerous and unreliable to try with anyone valuable. TAKING TIME is a comedy/drama/sci-fi podcast that's IDIOCRACY meets BACK TO THE FUTURE.

An everyman who has never amounted to anything unexpectedly gets the chance to travel back in time and save the love of his life from dying, while navigating corporate intrigue, murder, and the lustful advances of his time-traveling companions.

Based on the novel Taking Time: A Tale of Lust, Physics and Greed, by Mike Murphey: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913

Science Fiction chart
#24
Episodes
10
Releases
Daily
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

10 episodes, from the first

Season 1

  1. Trailer Trailer

    Show notes

    Time travel exists... but it's too dangerous and unreliable to try with anyone valuable. TAKING TIME is a comedy/drama/sci-fi podcast that's IDIOCRACY meets BACK TO THE FUTURE.

    An everyman who has never amounted to anything unexpectedly gets the chance to travel back in time and save the love of his life from dying, while navigating corporate intrigue, murder, and the lustful advances of his time-traveling companions.

    Based on the novel Taking Time: A Tale of Lust, Physics and Greed, by Mike Murphey: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913

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    2 min

  2. Swineherd

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Time travel exists... but it's too dangerous and unreliable to try with anyone valuable. TAKING TIME is a comedy/drama/sci-fi podcast that's IDIOCRACY meets BACK TO THE FUTURE.

    An everyman, Marshall, who has never amounted to anything unexpectedly gets the chance to travel back in time and save the love of his life from dying, while navigating corporate intrigue, murder, and the lustful advances of his time-traveling companions.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    36 min

  3. Carnal Thoughts

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Marshall struggles with the nudity required for time travel, Marta looks into sabotage.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    34 min

  4. The Erection Pool

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    The time travelers experience present and future selves.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    29 min

  5. Show Tunes and Lizard Men

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    The travelers conduct experiments with bizarre, unexpected results.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    31 min

  6. I Look Lousy

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    Marta might be lost in a parallel universe.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    27 min

  7. Nothing Chaste Or Sisterly About It

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    Marshall's traumatic past becomes mission fodder.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    35 min

  8. The Price Of The Past

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    Marshall tries to save Samantha's life.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    31 min

  9. Lust And Deceit

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    The internal politics of the time travel experiment burst out into the open, violently.

    TAKING TIME is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Mike Murphey and Nancy Murphey. Based on Mike's novel, TAKING TIME: A TALE OF PHYSICS, LUST AND GREED, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913⁠

    Written by Mike Murphey and Melanie Hooks. Story produced by Joshua Malkin. Directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Ray Carsillo as Marshall, Roshelle Simpson as Sheila, Rachel Pate as Marta, Cheryl Chong as Naomi and Sydney Shiotani as Gretchen, Ben Van Diepen as Elvin, Anthony Morales as Raul, Khalil LeSaldo as Felix, Bill Kates as Dr. Rose, Albie Robles as Gormley, Jay Preston as Frank, Kia Joon as Gillis, and Jorjeana Marie as Companions.

    Edited, sound designed and mixed by Joel Lipman. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.

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    36 min

  10. A "True Crime" Horror Podcast That's Really A Ghost Story... The Red Room

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    The Red Room is a new horror fiction podcast from the same team that brought you the #1 hit fiction podcast Elucidity.

    Two podcasters investigate a missing girl, but their true crime podcast becomes a ghost story, when they stumble upon the urban legend of the "Slit Mouth Woman".

    For fans of movies like Paranormal Activity and The Ring.

    All episodes of The Red Room are available now, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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    2 min

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