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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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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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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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khōréō magazine

khōréō magazine, Inc.

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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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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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Dissecting Dragons

J.A. Ironside & M.E. Vaughan

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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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Your favorite CamCat audiobooks as serialized podcasts: chilling mysteries, suspenseful thrillers, romantic fantasies, speculative fiction, and good ‘ole westerns to quench your thirst for unputdownable genre fiction.
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Speculative fiction and poetry from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com, and on Twitter @strangehorizons.
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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. Cover art by Sofi ...
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Watch With You

Lady D and Lady H

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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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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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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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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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A Meal of Thorns

The Ancillary Review of Books

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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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The Well Told Tale

The Well Told Tale

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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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The Sci-Fi Christian

Ben De Bono and Matt Anderson

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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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This is the podcast for dragon riding witches and the people who love to read about them. Your hosts Ali Plante (librarian + medievalist) and Jackie Jennings (SYFY host + writer) are two friends who love all things fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy and historical fiction. You know that text thread you're on where everyone is freaking out over Azriel + Elain memes, screaming about HotD, and sharing deep cut faerie smut recs? This is that...in podcast form Join them as they dive into their current re ...
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Join Gina each week as she reads her short stories, novellas, and novels of science fiction, speculative fiction, and fantasy. Gina A. Pond is the author of the Survey Intragalactic Series. She is also a Twitch streamer and Wiccan Christian pastor. You can find out more information about her, links to her books, and other stuff at revginapond.net.
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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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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Bitches on Comics

Bitches on Comics

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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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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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Fourth Horseman Press

Adam Chamberlain & Brian A. Dixon

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Immerse yourself in imaginative worlds crafted by exceptional authors. Listen to the Fourth Horseman Press podcast for exclusive interviews with our writers as they share behind-the-scenes revelations and new insights into their captivating books. Hosted by Associate Publisher Adam Chamberlain, each episode of this engaging podcast series introduces listeners to new voices in conversations that delve deep into compelling characters and their stories. Explore literature, culture, writing, and ...
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Wizards & Spaceships

Rachel A. Rosen & David L. Clink

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Welcome to Wizards and Spaceships, the only podcast that’s about wizards and also about spaceships. Well, probably not, but it does involve wizards, spaceships, and the things we love (and complain about) in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
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Part 2 of a 2 part episode Following on from last week's over view episode, this week Jules and Madeleine get, appropriately, into the details of what to include or exclude when writing and worldbuilding. Speculative fiction can, by it's very nature, require extensive world building which in turn requires plenty of detail. But how do you know what …
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Alcoholic aliens plus a little David Bowie. 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 ⁠Elder S…
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This episode features "Broken" written by Laura Williams McCaffrey. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/williamsmccaffrey_09_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Amal El-Mohtar Title: The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Rakesfall by …
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This episode features "Fish Fear Me, You Need Me" written by Tiffany Xue. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/xue_09_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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This episode features "The Music Must Always Play" written by Marissa Lingen. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/lingen_09_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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There's a whole lot coming up in the world of SFF books. From new releases to next installments, Ali + Jackie are offering up their top picks for what's most exciting in the coming months. A boy band member's gothic Broadway comeback? Hot stand alone novels about mortals who want to kiss non-mortals? You better believe they all make the list (and t…
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Featured on Benita: Lions on Boats - by C. A. Broadribb - narrated by Tara Campbell The Leap - by JB Polk Broken - by James Callan - narrated by Chuck McKenzie Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Of Lions And Kings by Alligator Crystal Moth is licensed under a Attribution-NonCom…
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Visitors from another world are a relatively recent theme in movies that started in the 50s. Since then we have all sorts of illegal immigrants from genial neighbors to human eating nasties. Please join us as Simon Foster, Festival Director of the Sydney SciFi Film Fest and author Dan Kimmel probe #killerklownsfromouterspace, #attacktheblock, #paul…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Space Holes: First Transmission by B. R. Louis, a satirical sci-fi novel. In this episode, missiles are the least of the GP Gallant’s problems when they are faced with the possibility of missing their sales quotas. This unputdownable story will teach you everything you need to know about marketing to any alien species, e…
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This week is all about beginnings and restarts...and Game of Thrones, duh. Jackie and Ali take a peek back at that weird space between childhood and adolescence when reading speculative fiction (or anything) takes a back seat to being cool/hot/grown-up. Did you speculative fiction as a kid? Did someone tell you to stop? How did you get back in and …
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Part one of a two part episode Most speculative fiction will involve traumatising your main character at some point but how do you make it clear to a reader or viewer that this is what is happening without ponderously 'telling' it? What narrative techniques can be employed to show this instead? How do you deliver the message with emotion without ti…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Ben uses the Gospels to aid in his argument that Jesus is really present during communion. 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 feedback@thescifichristian.com.…
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In our first interview of the season, we talk to Caroline Cash, author of PeePee PooPoo. Cash tells us how she started in comics from art school to Quimby’s to Silver Sprocket. We also discuss autofic and how it can shield marginalized creators, creating a hyper-meta comic, and the importance of self-advocacy. Also, Chicago! Indie comics! Riverdale…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Space Holes: First Transmission by B. R. Louis, a satirical sci-fi novel. In this episode, the crew of the Gallant must escape the den of the sand snake and repair their ship in order to stop the impending nuclear war. This unputdownable story will teach you everything you need to know about marketing to any alien specie…
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This week we return to The Brothers Grimm and two of their classic fairy tales. Tom Thumb: an old English folk tale and Rupelstiltskin a German folktale with roman and greek traditions. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel whi…
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TW: Sexual Assualt In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to bestselling author Tananarive Due about imprisoning children, almost giving up on The Reformatory, historical research, To Kill a Mocking Bird, children protagonsits, using horror to deal with social issues, Kamala Harris, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time …
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When Noah, Wil, and the woman who hired Noah attempt to track down the mysterious mastermind behind high-stakes money transfers, they find themselves up against a software agent called Little John. After escaping a trap, the program set for them, Wil devises a plan to figure out who or what is behind Little John. The trail leads them to an unexpect…
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A Thousand Eyes and One Podcast hosts Nikki and Tanya welcome you to Wine On An Empty Stomach: A Speculative Fiction Book Club! In this episode, we discuss "Elantris" by Brandon Sanderson. This was originally streamed live on YouTube.Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/qd3NCirF-JM?feature=shareFind us online!thousandeyespodcast.comfacebook.com/ath…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Space Holes: First Transmission by B. R. Louis, a satirical sci-fi novel. In this episode, the team reassembles as they bring together the separate factions of Nerelkor in hopes of ending their feud. This unputdownable story will teach you everything you need to know about marketing to any alien species, even one that’s …
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Japanese folklore features various tree spirits, like Kodama protectors and Jubokko bloodsuckers, with camellias shifting from auspicious to ominous. [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 author Thersa Matsuura. Check …
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We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych. She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in. She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer. --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creative…
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In this episode, we talk to Jordan S. Carroll about his new book, the Sad and Rabid Puppies, and how to avoid getting your sci-fi co-opted by fascists. Show Notes: Jordan’s Twitter: https://x.com/JordanSCarroll/ Jordan’s Bluesky: jordanscarroll.bsky.social Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt Right by Jordan S. Carroll Kaleidotrope El…
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Stories featured in this episode: Sneeze by Pedro Iniguez - https://pedroiniguezauthor.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul L. Garnier Of Course I Still Love You by Lisa E Black - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the author - Residual Traces by Addison Smith - music by Fall Precau…
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Featured on Benguella: On Standby - by Kevin J. Phyland - narrated by Alistair Lloyd Apocalypse Date - by Robert W. Caldwell - narrated by Carolyn Eccles She Rides - by Harris Coverley - narrated by Frederick Surrey Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Standby Mode by Uuriter is …
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Author : Rebecca Zahabi Narrator : Anne-Louise Fortune Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Cast of Wonders 603: Three Wishes to Save the World is a Cast of Wonders original. World CleanUp Day Three Wishes to Save the World by Rebecca Zahabi It started, like most of these things do, with a […] Source…
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Sharpen your stakes and grab your salt, monster hunters! Jess is back, and this time she's cornered the mastermind behind the thrilling YA fantasy "Hunterland" - Dana Claire!In this episode, Dana spills the beans on her whirlwind journey from debut author to prolific wordsmith, churning out over 10 books since 2020. She'll take us on a nostalgic tr…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Space Holes: First Transmission by B. R. Louis, a satirical sci-fi novel. In this episode, we meet the real Robert T. Seegler for the first time as Aimond prepares himself for combat without an arm. This unputdownable story will teach you everything you need to know about marketing to any alien species, even one that’s a…
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Ali and Jackie are joined by writer + journalist Alicia Lutes (Variety, THR) to try and answer the all important question: WTF even is a showrunner. And why do they matter so much for fantasy and sci-fi TV shows? Jump on board for our PREMIERE episode, we promise good conversation, great vibes, and two women who are *always* DTR. **** Thank you for…
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