William Sturka, a perfectly normal man in many respects: family, friends, a job. However, he's walking around with a big secret. Namely, a ware is coming, one that will ultimately mean the end of the species. All he can do is grab his loved ones and friends and make a mad-dash for a means of escape. In this week's episode of The Twilight Zone, we take a look at one of my favorite episodes: "Third from the Sun." It's a story that seems even more relevant today than, perhaps, even when Rod Serling introduced it in 1960. We'll talk about how informed/pessimistic Serling's audience was about atomic destruction at the time of the episode; we'll question whether or not Sturka's profession as a scientist alters the way we view his character; and I'll give you my moment of awe. So, grab your keys, and let's get this door to the fifth dimension open.

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Episode outline:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Plot synopsis
03:16 Episode Specifics
04:36 Episode tidbits
06:00 My initial thoughts
07:10 Question 1
17:40 Question 2
22:41 Question 3
24:14 Episode rating
24:40 Next episode and your questions
25:10 Closing thoughts
25:59 Listener shout-outs and messages from me
27:16 How to get involved and how to support the show

No show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes.

Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr

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