Beyond The Colonies - The Official 7 Colonies Podcast
Beyond the Colonies is the official podcast exploring the expansive universe of 7 Colonies, the genre-defying sci-fi saga where humanity’s extinction is only the beginning. Set in a post-human Earth inherited by genetically advanced hybrids known as Evo, this podcast offers fans and newcomers alike an immersive look into the lore, science, philosophy, and artistry that power the 7 Colonies franchise created by Rick Lofton. Each episode transports listeners beyond the pages and into the multi-layered worldbuilding behind this sprawling narrative. You’ll venture through the ruins of human civilization and into the reconstructed metropolises of Evo society, guided by creators, scientists, futurists, and authors. Discover how the collapse of humanity gave birth to seven distinct super-colonies—each with its own culture, ideology, and evolutionary trajectory. We’ll explore the series' deep commitment to real scientific theory and emerging technologies, drawing parallels between the 7 Colonies’ speculative future and real-world breakthroughs in genetics, AI, terraforming, quantum computing, and neurobiology. Whether it’s understanding how synthetic RNA editing gave rise to the Evo, or how ancient architectural blueprints inspired the Orbital Cores of the Olympia War Colony, we decode the hard science behind the fiction. This isn’t just about the narrative—Beyond the Colonies is a behind-the-scenes passport to the creative forge of the franchise. You'll hear interviews with writers, artists, voice actors, and emerging sci-fi authors who are shaping the extended universe. We discuss everything from character development and narrative arcs to Evo hybrid physiology, colony-specific weapon systems, interstellar politics, and the metaphysical doctrines like Ephesian spirituality that influence the motives of entire empires. We’ll also feature worldbuilding breakdowns, dissecting everything from transportation from the future, quantum computing, the future of religion, music, warfare, climate science, and the process of evolution all converge in the 7 Colonies canon. Get ready for character deep-dives, Evo personality alignment tests, colony culture spotlights, and real-time fan theories that will evolve as the saga unfolds. As the franchise expands into novels, apps, AI experiences, apparel, and cinematic adaptations, Beyond the Colonies will be your front-row seat to the evolution of a universe that refuses to sit still. We'll preview upcoming chapters, concept art, exclusive merch drops, and offer early access content for loyal listeners and Evo fans. This podcast is for sci-fi lovers, futurists, indie worldbuilders, and dreamers who believe fiction is a vehicle for radical imagination. Whether you’re already a fan of The Commencement Day Massacres or new to the colonies, you’ll find a community here that embraces both the philosophical and the visceral. The world ended. The future adapted. And it sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before.