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SAYER is a narrative fiction podcast set on Earth’s man-made second moon, Typhon. The eponymous SAYER is a highly advanced, self-aware AI created to help acclimate new residents to their new lives, and their new employment with Ærolith Dynamics. New episodes release every other week.
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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with comic book artists, game designers, novelists, screenwriters, filmmakers, and fans about how they craft their world ...
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CatsCast

Escape Artists, Inc.

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CatsCast publishes fun speculative cat stories. We hope that each story leaves its cat-loving listeners a little happier -- or at least amused or hopeful -- after listening than they were before.
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Get ready for an otherworldly adventure with Makeshift Stories! A sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Twice a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination soar!
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Greater Boston

Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason

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Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast audio drama that blends the real and the unreal, the historical and the fantastical. It all begins with the death of Leon Stamatis, a man for whom the least hint of uncertainty makes life unbearable. But by leaving the world, he has irrevocably changed it. Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
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Fantastic Fiction at KGB is a monthly speculative fiction reading series held at the famous KGB bar in NYC, and hosted by Ellen Datlow and Matthew Kressel. Some of our past readers include N.K. Jemisin, Joe Hill, Jeffrey Ford, Scott Westerfeld, Kelly Link, China Miéville, Nancy Kress, Paul Tremblay, Joyce Carol Oates, Samuel R. Delany, Holly Black, Michael Swanwick, Kit Reed, Peter Straub, Catherynne M. Valente, Jeff VanderMeer, Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear and many other talented authors.
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Speculative Sandbox is your audio playground for speculative fiction lovers. In each episode, Vickie Lan workshops a trope with a writer/author with an eye for character development, world building, and plot structures. From dystopian governments to parallel universes, mind control to interplanetary travel, let's speculate. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. New episodes on M ...
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Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.
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Alzabo Soup

Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth

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Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Michael Kingswood is a retired submarine officer and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He writes novels and shorter stories across the entire spectrum of speculative fiction. Here, he will share audio renditions of his work in serialized form, muse on the business of writing, share things and people he thinks are cool, and occasionally rant about things that annoy him. So sit back and relax as he tells you a story.
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Bitches on Comics is a bimonthly podcast where Sara Century, S.E. Fleenor, and Monika Estrella Negra talk to your fave LGBTQ+ folks and women in comics, speculative fiction, and pop culture! In recognition of our unique perspectives and welcoming nature, we’ve been named a “Best Comic Book Podcast” by Book Riot, Screen Rant, Comic Book Herald, and Comic Book Couples Counseling.
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Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.
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A podcast dedicated to the community that is building and using new digital tools for creation. We’re looking at the current palette of artmaking tools online, and taking a critical eye to the history of technology and the internet. We’re interested in where we’ve been and speculative ideas on the future.
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Platonic forms, amnesia, and Shakespeare! Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. L…
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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 11. Today we’ll continue our series by asking what it takes to write interactive fiction and visual novels. We’ll talk plotting, choices, lack of choices, and more. My guests this week are Stewart C. Baker, Alexei Collier, Tina Connolly, and Stephen Granade. Tina Connolly is…
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If there is one skill that's essential for getting readers to keep reading and yet gets thought of last amongst writing advice, it's that of pacing. Nor is it an easy skill to master since it varies depending on genre, style, voice and reader taste. This week the dragons take a look at some tips and tricks that can help you crack the art of pacing,…
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Episode 2 - Title: The Hunger in the Mountain Welcome back to the audiobook of David Oppegaard’s horror novel Claw Heart Mountain. In episode 2, Nova and her friends are oblivious to the hired killer who is hot on their trail. Not to mention, something strange is lurking in the shadows- maybe Bannock and the police are not the only ones hunting the…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Claw Heart Mountain, a thrilling horror story by David Oppegaard. This unputdownable tale follows a group of teenagers on their way to what should be a fun weekend getaway in the mountains. However, after discovering an abandoned armored van filled with cash, their snap decision puts them directly in the path of danger. …
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I discuss my thoughts on Starlink, Starship, and the colonization of Mars. Will we really use chemical rockets to get to Mars? Will we ever have cities on the surface of Mars? Links Lex Out Loud is now on Spotify. Get a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link. Check out my Guide to Novel Formatting in Word. Join my Book Club. How to get…
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Author Garrett K. Jones from our episode on “Unreliable Narrators” takes over the podcast to examine the evolution of storytelling in media, from theepisodic format of early sitcoms to the long-form storytelling of today. Examples include the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends, and How I Met Your Mother. Speculative Sandbo…
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Thatch is joined by Lynian and Mark to rank their bottom and top Bug type pokemon! What is your top and bottom 5 bug types? puclpodcast@gmail.com Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7 PUCL Survey Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 News: 0:12:20 Quiz: 0:28:25 Topic: 0:40:44 Pokemon of the Episode: 1:10:09 Mailbag: 1:16:57 Use Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandt…
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Author : T Kingfisher Narrator : Katherine Inskip Host : Alicia Caporaso Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Ursula Vernon Depictions of dead bodies. Nine Goblins by T Kingfisher Episode 1 – Episode 2 – Episode 3 – Episode 4 – Episode 5 – Episode 6 – Episode 7 – Episode 8 The village square felt agonizingly exposed. The goblins clung to the sha…
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Lay out your magnifying glass, conspiracy board yarn, and forensics kit, because it’s time to construct a mystery! That means laying the foundation for what needs to be solved, adding stakes, and making sure there are obstacles in the heroes’ path. It sounds simple, but can get really complex in practice. Fortunately, we’re here to shed some light …
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Featured on Baetsle Lost City - by Toshiya Kamei - narrated by Michelle Walker BZI236 - by Melanie Ifield - narrated by Sarah Jane Justice Patience - by Estelle Owen - narrated by Laurie Bell Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Based …
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Back my new Kickstarter - https://michaelkingswood.com/52in23v4 Buy My Books - https://michaelkingswood.com/store Visit My Website - https://michaelkingswood.com Sign up for my newsletter - https://www.michaelkingswood.com/newsletter-signup/ Follow me on: Gab, Twitter, YouTube, Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee You can leave me a tip at https://paypal.me/SS…
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Fan favorite, Carefree Black Nerd, could not make our panel discussion and Lady H would not let him off of the hook. What follows is an in-depth discussion of Tia Williams's The Perfect Find book review, and then we discuss the Netflix adaptation featuring Gabrielle Union. This episode is meant to complement the panel discussion where we review the…
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Author : T Kingfisher Narrator : Katherine Inskip Host : Denise Sudell Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Ursula Vernon Originally published by the author. Descriptions of dead bodies Nine Goblins by T Kingfisher Episode 1 – Episode 2 – Episode 3 – Episode 4 – Episode 5 – Episode 6 – Episode 7 Sings-to-Trees […] Source…
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The Okiku-chan doll is believed to contain the spirit of the little girl who once owned her. This is seen by her constantly, slow growing hair. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help support…
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When Lars Bjornsen learns the young Empress Anna is finally pregnant after years of trying, it confirms his suspicions that the Emperor Gustavus was inadvertently poisoned by an overdose of the aphrodisiac Sweet Agony. Lars provides an antidote, but before he can petition the emperor for his freedom, he is taken prisoner. Now, Lars faces a choice: …
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There's a lot to be learned about serving your target audience exactly what they want from children's books, especially those which have become children's classics. This week the dragons delve into exactly what raises a children's book above its peers and gives it enduring appeal. Drawing on well known children's classics, modern children's classic…
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"Come Back, Crocodile Bird" by M.S. Dean follows the story of Arnaz, navigating a flooded world that leaves her both stuck in the past and trying to move forward. Copyright khōréō magazine 2023. Story by M.S. Dean, edited by Zhui Ning Chang. Audio edition read by Moneesha "Misha" Bakshi and produced by Lian Xia Rose, with casting by Jenelle DeCosta…
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John Roesch is a legend in the field of foley sound effects. He mastered the art of creating bespoke sound effects using props or just his body on films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Back to the Future, Frozen, Toy Story, The Matrix, The Dark Knight, Inception, and much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And John was at the forefront of a revo…
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In “Deep Blue Jump,” children as young as six harvest a narcotic, dream-inducing fruit, and any on-the-job mistakes or stolen product could be a death sentence. Find out whether newcomer Po & her friends can survive temptation and the harvesting conditions. Please enjoy “Deep Blue Jump,” read and written by Dean Whitlock.…
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With Harker trapped in Count Dracula's castle the narrative moves to England and Jonathon Harker's love, Miss Mina Murray. Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): B…
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This episode features "Resistant" written by Koji A. Dae. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dae_08_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?By Clarkesworld Magazine
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The Only Living Cabby In New York City by Jason Smith, Read by Laurice White A woman in the not-so-far future hails a cab home during a heavy storm and experiences a rare phenomenon: a human cab driver, persevering through the automation and technological advances of his competition. Jason A. Smith is a Brooklyn based science fiction author. His wo…
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The newly released Season 7 trailer is here with an all-new sound (or very similar)! We break the new voices and clips down! Semi Pertinent News Season 7 Intro Credits WGA almost done striking! Dan Harmon Social Media Minute Main Thang Season 7 Trailer Review New Voices Clips breakdown Which episodes are we watching? Social Media: PATREON! https://…
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Author : Liam Hogan Narrator : Tina Connolly Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Originally published in B Cubed Press, Post ROE Alternatives, in October 2022 Judgment Day by Liam Hogan Nine Judges rode in around noon. At the gabbled news the smattering of day-timers pushed away tumblers of whiskey and, with […] Source…
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In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Kate Elliott about her new novel Unconquerable Sun, feminism, writing fight scenes, the importance of intellectual curiosity, writing from experience, and much more. Also Diane has writing epiphanies and AI is not mentioned. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you…
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Drag Queen and Author Joshua Valentine, the "Lady Gaga of the Writing World", joins Speculative Sandbox to unpack symbolism in storytelling. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Main cover art illustrated by Sofia Hansson Individual e…
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Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Jushiro to talk about their thoughts on Mega Evolution, and whether they think the mechanic should or will return and their favorite parts about it. How have you felt about The Teal Mask so far? puclpodcast@gmail.com Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7 PUCL Survey Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 News: 0:12:34 Quiz…
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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on September 13, 2023, with guests Benjamin Percy & Josh Rountree. Hosted by Ellen Datlow and Matthew Kressel.​​ We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here!​​​ ​ Benjamin Percy Benjamin Percy is the author of seven novels — including The Sky Vault, published thi…
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Author : Scott King Narrator : Alicia Atkins Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Originally published in Constelacion Magazine in January 2021 Suicidal ideation; mentions of past self-harm/suicidal behaviour The Breaks by Scott King When the clerk at the convenience store takes my twenty for the frozen mac and cheese and the […] …
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You might think the answer is obvious: just have your villain be clean shaven! Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Villains need coherent motivations like anyone else, and they need aesthetics that won’t seem silly to the audience. How do you do that without leaving the villain drab and boring, or making them into the latest bad guy who is a…
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Featured on Badenia: DeLucks - by Ross Field - narrated by Laurie Bell How to Birth a Billionaire - by Elizabeth Broadbent - narrated by Ray Miller The Element of Ritual - by Harris Tobias - narrated by Ed Errington Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 …
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It’s Thursday night in a Reykjavík bar. Arni, coming down from a recent loss, is hoping for a good thing. He takes a chance on a bartender’s smile, just as a series of strange, bright objects enter the solar system from interstellar space. Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 22 September 2023. Find the original at magazine.met…
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