About this episode

A routine flight becomes a nightmare for two stranded survivors in a barren world where thirst can drive a man insane.

A routine flight becomes a nightmare when two stranded survivors discover a barren world where thirst can drive a man insane and a single mistake means death. Somewhere inside that crimson wasteland lies the only path home, but opening it may destroy them before they can escape.

People in this episode

Host: Scott Miller

Topics covered

• survival
• science fiction
• barren world
• thirst
• insanity
• escape

Keywords

• survival
• science fiction
• Jack Williamson
• barren world
• thirst
• insanity
• escape

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