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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Storyfeather

Nila Patel: Fictioneer

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I'm Nila, and I have stories to tell you. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Mortals wield godly powers, eggs appear out of enchanted pockets, sentient substances are invented, and stars are incubated in the hearts of humans. Welcome to Storyfeather.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024. Hosted on Ac ...
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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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LeVar Burton Reads

LeVar Burton and Stitcher

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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A literary fiction experience you’ll love. Listen monthly for short fiction adorned with audio illustration. Follow us on Twitter @figmentspodcast. Review submission guidelines at https://figmentspodcast.wordpress.com. Support us through https://www.patreon.com/figmentspodcast.
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Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. Hosted by CB Droege. To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker
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Neon Inkwell

Rusty Quill Ltd

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This innovative compilation series features short form podcasts from a variety of creators. This project looks to highlight new and underrepresented creators, as well as showcasing a few from recognized Rusty Quill favourites. Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic space thriller or a quirky monster road trip, Neon Inkwell listeners will always have something new to discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Enter a strange, horrifying world where things are confusing and scary. Where trying to understand the mystery will leave you with fear. You are listening to Chillingly Bizarre. Horror short stories with a strange twist. All written, narrated, voiced and produced by Jeydie W. Check out www.chillinglybizarre.com for more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chillingly-bizarre/support
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Explore the Scamverse, weekly short stories about the inhabitants of an absurd little galaxy. Each episode is stand alone, so feel free to listen in order or skip around. You may run across pickpocket mice, overhead bin imps, certified poisoners, and more. Every story is handcrafted for your enjoyment; with engaging plots, character development, and intelligent dialogue carefully edited out. Enjoy!
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars. Our spacefaring odyssey takes us beyond the confines of light-years, venturing into the unknown to unveil the secrets of distant planets and the enigmatic beings that inhabit them. Join us three times a w ...
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We love short stories. Join authors Deesha Philyaw (The Secret Lives of Church Ladies) and Dawnie Walton (The Final Revival of Opal & Nev) for author interviews, book club discussions, and immersive short stories. We celebrate storytelling from some of today's most thrilling writers, with an emphasis on spotlighting underrepresented voices. (Photo credits: Vanessa German / Rayon Richards) Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://ursastory.com/join
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Looking back we can often see the funny side of things. These stories are about people like us who get themselves into situations that are bizarre, ridiculous or just plain funny. Have a listen, they are all 4 - 5 minutes long - and if you like them, please share and/or follow!
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Tales of supernatural suspense written and produced by Soren Narnia. The text of these stories is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Also by the author: the podcast 'Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten.'
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Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the US and a Dual Charitable Trust in the UK. We are on a mission to make a better world one story at a time.
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Promptly Written

Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik

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Join authors Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik in a monthly short-fiction writing workshop in which each use an identical writing prompt to create a work of short fiction. First listen to their stories, and then stick around as they workshop their ideas. Discussion will touch on writing process, tips, inspiration, and more! We are only bound by the limits of our imaginations. Come and join two lifelong friends on a unique storytelling journey.
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Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories. To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com.Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

Hawk & Cleaver | A Digital Story Studio bringing you the best new stories to watch, read, sniff, and absorb.

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These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brought to you by http://skinner.fm, Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age - five to ten minutes of fiction brought to you Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. A recurring cast of characters appear in both one off and serial tales, - classically styled weird, fantasy and adventure stories, for your eyes or podcast feed.
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The Parable Arrows Podcast: Where hosts Josh and Femi wrestle with stories to seek deeper truths. By analyzing the stories of our culture and the Bible, they aim to teach and encourage Christians to use the media they consume as a tool for evangelism. Find their original short fiction and additional content at: https://www.parablearrows.com/
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From the Mutual Audio Network, Wednesday Wonders is the award-winning weekly collection of modern audio drama and audio fiction in the genres of science-fiction and fantasy. In a million different worlds, universes apart, and yet right next to you. Wednesday Wonders is exciting Audio!
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Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast

Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine

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AHMM introduces The Hitchcock Podcast Series. Each month we post a new reading of a favorite story from our archives, selected and introduced by the magazine's editor, Linda Landrigan. For over 60 years, AHMM has published the best in short crime fiction. This podcast series features stories by AHMM contributors, occasionally supplemented by interviews with the authors. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription information, and more.
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Buildwriting

Onyemechi Nwakonam

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Buildwriting is a podcast for the intersection of creative writers that are both poets and short fiction writers. While we explore writing craft through a variety of podcast show formats we look at how we can make and find time to write in our busy lives. We look at poetry, short fiction and creativity. This is a podcast from a writer figuring how it works and sharing generously with those that care. Buildwriting releases episodes to educate, entertain and inspire you. Answering your questio ...
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The Strange Recital

Tom Newton and Brent Robison

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The Strange Recital is an audio forum for short fiction. We delight in perceptions of reality that twist and fold in unexpected ways. Each podcast episode runs about 30 minutes and includes a story reading (the Recital), a musical interlude, and an author interview (the Post-Recital)... with a twist. Subscribe to get a new episode once a month.
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Steamy Stories Podcast: The Ultimate M/M Romance podcast Welcome to Steamy Stories, your premier destination for m/m romance podcasts. Brought to you by award-winning filmmaker and author JC Calciano, each episode features a lovingly crafted story filled with love, passion, and playful fun. Our podcast is perfect for anyone seeking engaging gay fiction and LGBTQ romance. Why should you be listening to Steamy Stories? -Award-Winning Content: JC Calciano, a celebrated filmmaker and author, bri ...
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AntipodeanSF Radio Show is devoted to the regular weekly presentation of fabulous and original science-fiction, fantasy, or horror mini-stories of about 500 words each.
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A horror podcast hosted by author and filmmaker Scotty Milder. Loose, casual conversations about books, short fiction, and movies with some of the genre’s most exciting fans and creators. Music by JaxiusMusic (licensed from Pond5)
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About urban shorts: People's Choice Winner of "Best of 2035," as well as "Best Fiction Podcast 2026" by the Academy of Future Podcasters, Urban Shorts will stand out as an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast dedicated to the art of short fiction. Each episode of urban shorts delves into a diverse range of stories, from life's raw and gritty realities to the whimsical and humorous realms of fantasy. Join us as we explore fictional people and places with familiar characteristics. Becau ...
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Buddy and I abandoned our hydrogen nomad at the edge of the wastelands before trudging around the rusted chain-link perimeter of the abandoned fairgrounds, waiting for the blast of steam and guttural earthly moan to escape from the fractured soil, signifying that it was clear to enter the area. | © 2024 by Richard Thomas. Narrated by Stefan Rudnick…
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To Kworn the object was a roadblock, threatening his life. But it was also a high road to a magnificent future! On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Australia, psiberlife says, “Excellent. The best reader you could hope for with the best stories.” Thanks psibe…
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This week’s issue of The New Yorker is an archival issue, and we’d like to accompany it with an episode of the Writer’s Voice featuring an archival story: “The Naturals,” by Sam Lipstyle, which was published in the May 5, 2014, issue of the magazine. Lipsyte is the author of eight books of fiction, including the story collection “The Fun Parts,” “T…
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It's one thing to blow a bubble of glib, journalistic lies. Quite another to have that bubble burst in a nightmarish, green beyond. The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Earp Unpaso who gave us our first 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts Finland.“Absolutely Great. I found this podcast about a year…
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Featured on Bellona: New Employee Welcome - by Bob Gielow Advance Austraya, Where - by Michael Barry - narrated by Charlie Adler Restive - by J.S. O'Keefe - narrated by Fin Babcock Maya - by Mehreen Ahmed Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music auspicious-flutes-master by John Bartm…
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In this episode, I tackle the common excuse that writers use: "I don't have time." I'll share practical tips on how to squeeze in writing time, even with a busy schedule. You'll learn how to make the most of small moments, the power of journaling, and the importance of time management for writers. I'll also discuss strategies like early morning or …
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Already this summer we've heard from Samantha Harvey, Patrick Cash, Carolina Bruck and her translator Ellen Jones. This time we're getting under the surface of Jack Klausner's short story The Coalface. Klausner tells us how this story emerged from a memory – his partner's mother remembering her own father eating a block of melted cheese for his tea…
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While authorities search for a tiger that escaped from the local zoo, a group of people take shelter in a diner, not really worried about their safety, until a stranger appears who seems to have been attacked. Genre: Fable Excerpt: Sally got on the phone, and I could tell she was calling her neighbor to ask if they would look out for Frankenstein (…
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“The Man With a Serpent in his System” originally appeared in London Mystery Magazine Selection (No. 99) November 1973. Jane reached out to us in 2023. She told us that, back in the 1970s when she was in her twenties, she wrote and had ‘The Man With a Serpent in his System’ published in the London Mystery Magazine Selection. Now in her 70s, she was…
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Scotty talks to award-winning author Rena Mason about her upbringing in both northern California and upstate New York, her early introduction to horror through "Godzilla" and Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are," how a bad experience with an English professor, family obligations, and her career as an OR nurse steered her away from a literar…
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Welcome to episode 654. We have one tale for you tonight, about a man on the trail of a strange beast who learns there are some sins you can’t outrun. COMING UP Good Evening, A Quiet Place: Day One Contest: 00:01:06 Caitlin A. Quinn’s They Slice Meat on the Right as read by James Cheatham: 00:04:28 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the …
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What was the mystery of this great ship from the dark, deep reaches of space? For, within its death-filled chambers—was the avenue of life! Derelict by Alan E. Nourse, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We heard Alan E. Nourse three times in the first thirty-four episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast but he hasn’t been heard from in almost two y…
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PseudoPod 931: What He Woke is a PseudoPod original. From the author: “This story was written before the 2024 British General Election. The MP whose voting record inspired these events has since been fired by his constituents. We didn’t feed him to a sea monster. Honest.” Sources The Woke thing was out of control, in Caroline’s humble opinion. Ever…
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Author : Malka Older Narrator : Valerie Valdes Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Sturdy Ladders and Lanterns originally appeared in XPrize Current Futures anthology, 2019. Sturdy Ladders and Lanterns By Malka Older As a freelance marine behavioral researcher most of Natalia’s jobs went something like this: She swam around in some …
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works in which characters are out of their element. This is quite literally the case in Robert Coover’s witty reworking of the fable “The Frog Prince,” who finds human life exhausting despite the enthusiasm of his suburban love interest. Parker Posey reads. In Cristina Henríquez’s “Chasing Birds” a married couple shar…
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CAT2RB2474-07022024-24042024 Food (Gorging ) -/- compulsion (disgust) Incident Elements: Disordered Eating Food Hygiene Compulsion Nausea Manipulation (Supernatural) Hunger Infections/Infestations Maggots Destruction of Property Mental Breakdown, Mania Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ This episode is …
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“Dead Eye” by Dannye Chase Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Dannye Chase is a queer, married mom of three who lives in the USPacific Northwest. She claims to write in many genres, but her oldestoffspring suspects i…
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Quintuplets alone would be bad enough, without a census taker who could count them in advance! Second Census by John Victor Peterson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’ve done it once again, found an author that we know almost nothing about. We don’t know when or where he was born or when he passed. But John Victor Peterson wrote more than…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode four of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is Oswald Yedective, Yeti Detective. Criminal Suspense and mystery on the ski slopes, now with Yeti! And today’s episode is sponsored by Alarm Buddy. Don’t oversleep, seriously. Content Warning: This episode contains violence, profanity, alcohol use, and …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode three of Tales from the Scamverse! This week’s story is Awkward Moments Fairy. And today’s episode is sponsored by Snapley’s Cookies. If it’s not Snapley’s, it’s just a cookie. Content Warning: This episode contains dating violence, profanity, and alcohol use. IMPORTANT: This episode contains dating violen…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode thirteen of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is For Sale: Clown Shoes, Never Worn – George is not like the other little ninjas. And today’s episode is sponsored by Alarm Buddy – Don’t oversleep, just, don’t. Content Warning: This episode profanity and violence. Additional Voice Performances by S…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode nine of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is the Lunch With Glaxnor the Terrible – He leads by example. And today’s episode is sponsored by Bin Imp – pilfer the friendly skies. Content Warning: This episode contains violence and body horror. Additional Voice Performances by Sc0tchiesc0tty. Songs:…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode five of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is Rain Of Blood – follow a hit man’s first day of retirement. And today’s episode is sponsored by St. Tetanus Medical Center – of all the things we spread, kindness is first. Content Warning: This episode contains graphic violence, gun shots, profanity, …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode twelve of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is Just Rewards - It's like the butterfly effect, but with frog people, and has nothing to do with the butterfly effect. And today’s episode is sponsored by Snapleys Cookies – if it’s not Snapleys, it’s just a cookie. Content Warning: This episode profa…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode eight of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is the Invasion of the Stepford Terminators – spooky, right? You’re welcome! And today’s episode is sponsored by Prints-B-Gone – We remove your fingerprints for life, so you can crime for life, without getting life. Content Warning: This episode contains…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode ten of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is the Taco Meat Fountain – the narrator means well, right? And today’s episode is sponsored by St. Tetanus Medical Center – of all the things we spread, kindness is first. Content Warning: This episode contains profanity and projectile sounds. Additional …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode six of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is Family Dining – Zeboop Richardson is planning the perfect first date with Pepper, and the Scamverse will have none of that. This episode also has a special public service announcement from Scam University. Content Warning: This episode contains profanit…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode eleven of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is the Secret Order of Secrecy – I would tell you more about this story, but it’s secret. And today’s episode is sponsored by Prints-B-Gone – we remove your fingerprints for life, so you can crime for life, without getting life. Content Warning: This ep…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode seven of Tales From the Scamverse! This week’s story is the Little Kaiju – Will Mariel meet her prince, or will she stay under the sea? And today’s episode is sponsored by Trubknell Meats Inc. – Now with 17% more species. Content Warning: This episode contains graphic violence and profanity. Additional Voi…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode two of Tales from the Scamverse! This week’s story is Future Proposals. Will young Prescott and Grace tie the knot? Only time(travel) will tell. Today’s episode is sponsored by Bin Imp – pilfer the friendly skies. Content Warning: This episode contains profanity, smoking, and adult themes Additional Voice …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode of Tales from the Scamverse! Enjoy weekly stories about an overlooked little galaxy frequented by thieves, charlatans, podcast listeners, and other assorted ne’er do wells. This week’s story is the Lion and Mouse Redux. This unlikely pair will steal your heart, and by heart I mean credit cards. A…
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In today's story, Condesplaining, a new arrival gets a lesson on small town rules Today's prompt is a made-up word. It's essentially a gender-neutral version of "mainsplaining." In other words, it describes the act of explaining something without regard for the listener's expertise. If you have a prompt suggestion, let me know and I'll be sure to c…
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