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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 20 MIN

Origin: A Novel

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A futurist who plans to reveal a scientific discovery poised to challenge religious beliefs, specifically addressing the origins and future of humanity. His presentation is to be broadcast globally from the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, where Robert Langdon, a symbologist, and Ambra Vidal, the museum director and Kirsch's fiancée, are present. However, Kirsch is assassinated during his presentation by Admiral Luis Ávila, an ultraconservative Catholic with ties to the Palmarian Church, who believes Kirsch was responsible for a past tragedy. As Langdon and Vidal attempt to reveal Kirsch's discovery, they are pursued by the Spanish Royal Guard and navigate through various Spanish locations, including Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Kirsch's technologically advanced apartment, eventually seeking help from Winston, Kirsch's artificial intelligence assistant, who ultimately helps them broadcast Kirsch's message, which posits that life can arise from the laws of physics and that humanity is evolving into a hybrid species through technology. The narrative also explores political and religious tensions within Spain, involving Bishop Valdespino and Prince Julián, as they react to Kirsch's controversial claims and the unfolding events.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Robert-Langdon-Dan-Brown/dp/0525563709?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=9edf448d519404c56cf3afcc68a7a636&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

A futurist who plans to reveal a scientific discovery poised to challenge religious beliefs, specifically addressing the origins and future of humanity. His presentation is to be broadcast globally from the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, where Robert Langdon, a symbologist, and Ambra Vidal, the museum director and Kirsch's fiancée, are present. However, Kirsch is assassinated during his presentation by Admiral Luis Ávila, an ultraconservative Catholic with ties to the Palmarian Church, who believes Kirsch was responsible for a past tragedy. As Langdon and Vidal attempt to reveal Kirsch's discovery, they are pursued by the Spanish Royal Guard and navigate through various Spanish locations, including Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Kirsch's technologically advanced apartment, eventually seeking help from Winston, Kirsch's artificial intelligence assistant, who ultimately helps them broadcast Kirsch's message, which posits that life can arise from the laws of physics and that humanity is evolving into a hybrid species through technology. The narrative also explores political and religious tensions within Spain, involving Bishop Valdespino and Prince Julián, as they react to Kirsch's controversial claims and the unfolding events.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Robert-Langdon-Dan-Brown/dp/0525563709?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=9edf448d519404c56cf3afcc68a7a636&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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