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Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive. Please take our listener survey so we can do even better: http://bit.ly/realmsunknown-survey Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons. A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser a ...
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Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.
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Makeshift Stories is a sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Once 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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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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AntipodeanSF podcast/radio show is devoted to the presentation of flash speculative fiction stories (science fiction, fantasy, and horror). AntiSF is where speculative fiction belongs -- downside-up!
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With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages!
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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
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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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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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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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Speculative fiction and poetry, literary criticism, and interviews from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com.
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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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Nobilis writes erotic science fiction stories and shares them with you in audio format.
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One of the longest running Pokemon podcasts, PUCL covers the many facets of Pokemon. We talk about video games, battling, community news, anime and manga, trainer tips, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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khōréō is a quarterly magazine of speculative fiction and migration. We publish fiction, non-fiction, and art by immigrant and diaspora authors and artists. Winner of the 2022 Ignyte Award for Best Fiction Podcast.
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The Young Adult Speculative Fiction Podcast
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Talented Gamemasters read speculative fiction to provide advice on how to run games within those world, borrow elements from those world for your own games, and recommend similar media to inspire your table top games.
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A science/speculative fiction anthology podcast. Winner of the 2023 Laureate Award for Best Podcast. BSFA, Ignyte, and British Fantasy Award Finalist for Best Audio Fiction. https://spacecowboybooks.com/
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A biweekly podcast where speculative fiction and romance fiction editors and writers discuss writers craft and how best to edit and write your book.
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A critical book club from the Ancillary Review of Books. Host Jake Casella Brookins invites writers, scholars, and critics to discuss thorny works of science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative genres.
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Bitches on Comics is a bi-weekly podcast where 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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An anthology fiction podcast of Dark Fantasy and the Odd, presented in the grand tradition of 20th Century horror hosts.
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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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Two lifelong friends muse over media that showcases Black women, femmes, and non-binary people. Season 2 premieres in October 2022 and focuses on Black Speculative fiction.
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Authors J.A. Ironside and M.E. Vaughan talk about books, films and all aspects of speculative fiction, from the nuts and bolts of writing it, to its (occasionally) obscure origins.
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Exploring sci-fi, fantasy and speculative films through the lens of imagination & imagery.
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Nikki and Tanya chat their favorite fantasy shows and speculative fiction books.
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Welcome to the HoloGraham Media Club Podcast. We're Will and Gavin Graham + Aaron + Andy, a few cousins that enjoy speculative fiction, sci-fi movies, and all things geeky. We focus on books but we'll talk about movies, TV, and nerd culture in general. Grab a Blue Milk, some Hagro Biscuit, and give yourself to the dork side.
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Of Monsters: A Speculative Podcast with Nicole Shawan Junior is a series of intimate conversations about the passageways, portals, and personal journeys traversed by real-life speculative fiction masterminds and the characters they pen.
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Travel through the dimensions with 17-year-old Nagrus as your guide. In this sci-fi fantasy audio story, Nargus sets out on a journey through Time, in search of her body and her past. The narrative follows 17-year-old Nargus, a "Mind"—a consciousness without a physical body—in a universe where bodies are scarce and must be acquired through "Dream Dealers." To survive, Nargus must undergo a body transplant. Her quest leads her through a richly imagined multiverse involving dimensional time tr ...
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Classic scifi short stories ... some you know, some you don't. But all of them are worthy of another look.
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There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
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We see The Sci-Fi Christian, in all its iterations, as being about the collision between faith and nerdom. We believe that good genre fiction is about more than just entertainment. We seek to engage with the themes and philosophies behind our favorite stories, wrestling with the big ideas within speculative fiction. We’re unabashedly nerdy and unabashedly Christian. Even if your faith background differs from ours, we look forward to interacting with you at The Sci-Fi Christian!
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A podcast on science fiction, philosophy and fantasy! Short episodes, airs every two weeks.
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A monthly podcast about queer content in speculative fiction media.
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Wild Speculation is an anthology podcast that explores the many worlds of speculative fiction through short stories.
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Episode 445: No More Mr Nice Guy - the Geek Misogynist in Speculative Fiction Part 2
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Part 2 of a 2 part episode. This week, Jules and Madeleine return to the 'nice guy' trope. A trope that probably started with good intentions but soured quickly. Can this trope affect perceptions in real life? If so, how far does that go? Can you write a genuinely nice guy? And what is the 'nice guy renaissance'?On the slab this week: Buffy the Vam…
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Speculative Whiteness Part 1: Acadmic Altruist with Dr. Jordan S. Carroll
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In the first part of this new column about the alt-right and Speculative Fiction fandom, we get to know the author of the groundbreaking discussion, Speculative Witeness. Alan and Jordan discuss gateway genre authors, JRR Tolkien, transgressive science fiction, how SF fans experience time differently, how Jordan started studying the alt-right in co…
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Ep. 84: Shrine of Stars by Paul J. McAuley
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Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part three! 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. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Eld…
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GMBC ep05 - Rising Phoenix Game Con, April 2025 with Dan Collins, Pat French and Neal Devlin
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This lively discussion brings to light the intricate relationship between literature and tabletop gaming, particularly focusing on how beloved book characters inspire Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. The host engages with a trio of experienced Dungeon Masters—Dan, Pat, and Neil—who share their unique experiences and insights from years of gaming. They…
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Chapter 19, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the virtues of soup and salad. Content (9:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 19 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Episode 446: Getting Your House in Order - Writing as a Career or a Serious Side Gig
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Making a living from writing comes with practical considerations which the actual creative process doesn't prepare you for (probably). This week Jules and Madeleine delve into how to be a healthy creative ( spoiler alert: sleep is really important), what you need to consider when planning your finances, what legal considerations you need to bear in…
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SH@25 Episode 12: A Conversation with Naomi Kritzer
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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Naomi Kritzer about her non-linear writing journey, imagining positive futures, and how to deal with the world catching up to your near-future specfic. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message, and here for video. Jo…
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Episode 1186: Pope-A-Palooza: Encouraging Signs
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono There is a new pope, and Ben is hopeful for the future. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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Episode 87: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.87 - KC Grifant & Franco Amati
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Stories featured in this episode: Negation by KC Grifant - https://scifiwri.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the Jenna Hanchey - So I Guess I'm Not an Actual Person Anymore by Franco Amati -https://francoamatiwrites.com - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme music …
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 7 (of 11)
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Our heroes have been travelling steadily toward the centre of the Earth. With their water replenished, they have decided to rest for a day and calculate exactly where they are and where they should head next... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps…
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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 24
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It is time for the final confrontation, in which William almost misses his date with the murderer. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event…
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Early sci-fi and fantasy // Foundation // Ghostbusters
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Host Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton bring you episode 17 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations! This week, we're looking at early sci fi and fantasy! Episode 17 This week's news features the Apple TV+ series Foundation, a surprisingly sexual story about E.T. and how Margaret Attwood receivin…
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4.4 Kolumbo 1619: Choose Your Own Adventure by KÁNYIN Olorunnisola
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In an RPG game, a Black avatar repeatedly attempts to survive an encounter with the police. Content warnings: Violence, death, racism, hateful language, xenophobia Copyright khōréō magazine 2025. Story by KÁNYIN Olorunnisola, edited by Isabella Kestermann. Audio edition read by Isabella Tugman and produced by Lian Xia Rose, with casting by Jenelle …
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Presenting: The Kingmaker Histories Episode 3: Remedial Haggling Hey Friends! This week, we’re excited to share a fantastic steampunk fantasy fiction podcast that we adore, The Kingmaker Histories, produced by We Are Not Alone and created by our friend Meg Molloy Tuten. Set in a fictional European republic in the years leading up to World War One, …
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Hey there! Welcome to Episode 28 of the HoloGraham Media Club Podcast. In this episode we're talking the harrowing Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Got a book you want to discuss? Drop an email or get in touch, and get ready to talk geek! Next episode will be Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder.
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Spooky Season Minisode: I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream
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Welcome to a special spooky season minisode of the HoloGraham Media Club Podcast. Yes, Halloween has passed, but we assert that spooky season continues until Thanksgiving. In this episode we're talking about the disturbing classic, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison. Got a book you want to discuss? Drop an email or get in touch, an…
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Building Our Own Region! Who Are the Gym Leaders!? | PUCL 696
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Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Seth Vilo talk about designing the PUCL region (which totally looks like Ohio). They decide what NPCs they would recruit to be apart of their league. Mailbag Question: What NPCs would you make gym leaders? What shiny pokemon would you fix and how? [email protected] Timestamps: Intro: 0:01:24 News: 0:13:04 Quiz: 0:2…
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Delilah S. Dawson, Author of Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd
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We got to talk with Delilah Dawson, live at AtomaCon! Delilah is the author of primarily fantasy and science fiction. She’s also written YA novels, steampunk paranormal romance, and even some comics! References and Links: https://www.whimsydark.com/ Instagram: @DelilahSDawson Blue Sky: @DelilahSDawson Threads: @DelilahSDawson…
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Author : Thomas Ha Narrator : Rish Outfield Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published in Clarkesworld in August 2023 Window Boy by Thomas Ha The tenth time Jakey broke the rules, he put a sandwich in the mailbox where the window boy could get it. Mom had taken her […] Source…
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Featured on Bistro: Triple Lakes Trail - by J. S. O'Keefe - narrated by John dee Fodder: The Outsourcing of Torment By Phillip Berrie - narrated by Mark English The True Story Behind “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” - by William Kitcher - narrated by Oxley Dutton Children of Yesterday - By A J Dalton Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion…
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The Library of the Apocalypse by Rati Mehrotra (audio)
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This episode features "The Library of the Apocalypse" written by Rati Mehrotra. Published in the May 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/mehrotra_05_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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Episode 1185: Pope-A-Palooza: Habemus Papam
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono We have a new pope, and this episode captures our immediate reactions right after the huge announcement. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Episode 53: Cryptid or Your Money Back by Misha Lenau
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In Asimov's latest story from Misha Lenau, a middle aged person finds themself longing to be someone—something—else, and, thanks to a bold new business franchise, endeavors to turn themself into a hairy, bloodsucking beast: El Chupacabra. But after a series of disappointing events, our protagonist wonders if they'll ever be happy. Will El Chupacabr…
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Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
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Intro - Phil and Metz announce the stories we'll be reading between In Green's Jungles and Return to the Whorl. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Chapter 18 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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We all have that one thing we just can’t watch. For me, it’s body horror -- the kind of horror where grotesque and disturbing things happen to someone’s body, like in The Thing, The Fly, or The Substance. There is a long history of body horror as a form of social commentary and special effects showmanship. I respect the artform, but I can’t stomach…
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Tōdaiki: The Truly Horrific Tale of the Candlestick Demon (Ep. 171)
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Two tales of travel that went awry. The first is the gruesome story of "Tōdaik" ("The Candlestick Demon") and the second a sillier legend of "Minister Kibi's Adventures in China". [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is …
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Andor // The wrong side of the law // Sleeper Beach
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Host Alice Fraser and fellow writer, podcaster and comedian Andrew Hunter Murray (QI, Private Eye, There's No Such Thing As A Fish) bring you episode 16 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations! This week, we're looking at heroes operating outside of the law in sci fi and fantasy! Subscribe to The Bug…
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GMBC ep04 - The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey with Alex, Sean and Ian
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We're here with three new gamemasters, Alex Jackl, Sean Murphy and Ian Eller to explore the new Universe by James S. A. Corey, the creators of the Expanse. The Mercy of Gods, the first book in the Captive's War series pits the human-like Anjinn against the overwhelming forces of the technologically superior and authoritarian Carryx who come to conq…
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Author : Rae A. Shell Narrator : Jordan Kurella Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Cast of Wonders 638: A Spell of Grief is a Cast of Wonders original. A Spell of Grief by Rae A Shell The library was closing in ten minutes. Lucas stared at the picture books, paralyzed by […] Source…
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A Meal of Thorns 23 – DREAMS OF AMPUTATION with Sean McTiernarn
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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Sean McTiernan Title: Dreams of Amputation by Gary J. Shipley Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcr…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming papal conclave to elect the next Pope. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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What Pokemon Crossovers Do We Want to See? | PUCL 695
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Thatch is joined by Lynian and Bocefus to talk about the crossovers they would like to see with the Pokemon Franchise. Mailbag Question: What do you want a Pokemon Crossover of? What Pokemon Story would you change and how? [email protected] Timestamps: Intro: 0:01:10 News: 0:13:39 Quiz: 0:21:13 Topic: 0:36:17 PokeOpinion: 1:11:15 Mailbag: 1:22:…
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The Dream Dealer's Daughter is back! Chapter 24: One sea-glass button, a mysterious message from the enigmatic Deaula, and a peculiar book from Eldest Obrien, what ever could Nargus and Letti be up to now? Hi everyone! It's me--Emily, and I am so so sorry that it has been so long since my last upload. But we are back and I'm so glad to share more o…
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Liam, a laid-off tech worker turned scavenger, lives a double life—by day, a conscripted worker in a waste recycling plant; by night, Rupert Hudson, a venture capitalist, mingling with the elite using forged credit cards. When he retrieves a careless billionaire’s trash and uses it to access vast wealth, mysterious messages follow him around. Too l…
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