Best Third Eye Storytelling Podcasts (2024)

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#494 - Wheel of Thyme 39:20

8d ago39:20

39:20

This is not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles podcast but it sure does end like one. But before it comes to that we boggle at all the awesome award winners, and talk about our good first impressions of The Spear That Cuts Through Water. Oh, and we have an idea for a cafe filled with Brandon Sanderson puns. Oh the puns!…

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#493 - Bunny Lamps and Bad Decisions 53:16

18d ago53:16

53:16

Oh, Hugos. Also, the best Sci-Fi books of all time, and will AI kill the planet? We kick off our August book The Spear that Cuts Through Water, and wrap up our last thoughts on Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#492 - Smokey and the Narrator 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

We debate whether we want dead celebrities to read our audiobooks. How long is too long for a series? And our non-spoilery takes on Cursed Bunny.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#491 - Next Month, Trauma! 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

It's awards season and we cover them all, including a Martha Wells sweep! We wrap up our thoughts on Sword of Kaigen and get excited (read: trigger warnings) for Cursed Bunny, our July pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#490 - Cosy Adjacent 48:14

2M ago48:14

48:14

Are we living in a Maas society? Veronica has recommendations in joining on the Sarah J. Maas train. Independent bookstores are on the rise. We kick off The Sword of Kaigen and give our spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#489 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Veronicas 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

We have Locus Award and Arthur C. Clarke award nominees. We share our non-spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. And Tom discovers Birria Ramen!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#488 - Barrayar Your Sword 47:19

3M ago47:19

47:19

Some great books in the Seiun Awards in Japan, why Sword and Laser is good for your heart, we kick off the May pick, and finally wrap up our thoughts on the surprising complexity and depth of the awesome Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 175: EPISODE 175: "The Changing Room" by Sheila Kohler 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

In this month's podcast, we are pleased to present multiple O. Henry Award winner Sheila Kohler reading her suspenseful, evocative tale "The Changing Room" from our January/February 2021 issue. https://sheilakohler.com/ https://www.purple-planet.com/By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#487 - Have We Reached Critical Maas? 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#486 - Pre-re-read 34:20

4M ago34:20

34:20

Will Veronica and Tom make it to Glasgow? Not after that embarrassing German pronunciation. And after talking some baseball, they dig into non-spoilery discussion of Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 174: EPISODE 174: "Schrodinger, Cat" by Anna Scotti 34:13

5M ago34:13

34:13

Our latest podcast episode features a celebrated story from our March/April 2022. Here is Anna Scotti's "Schrodinger, Cat," a Macavity Award nominee and third place finisher in our 2022 Readers Award poll.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#485 - Triangles Are Stronger 48:35

5M ago48:35

48:35

The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#484 - It's Giving "Mad" 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 173: EPISODE 173: "Judge Not" by Twist Phelan 28:59

5M ago28:59

28:59

We're pleased to share with you Twist Phelan's reading of "Judge Not," her highly entertaining story of a local judge who faces a serious ethical dilemma, from our May/June 2023 issue. "Judge Not" reached the highly commended category in the 2023 Irish Book Awards short story competition—the only crime fiction story to do so.…

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#483 - C is for Chestburster 44:14

6M ago44:14

44:14

A few more thoughts on the Hugos, who would win in a fight between Maas and Yarros, and we preview our March Madness brackets!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#482 - Let's Talk About Seax, Baby 54:47

6M ago54:47

54:47

We've opened nominations for Mad Marchness!, our March tournament of book picks. Plus, the failure of the Hugos and the rise of Romantasy. And we begin our first impressions of Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 172: EPISODE 172: "Rendering" by Sophia Lynch 39:27

7M ago39:27

39:27

Our latest podcast episode features the suspenseful tale of a nude model who finds herself posing for an eccentric and rather creepy artist. Here is "Rendering" by Sophia Lynch, one of the latest entries in EQMM's Department of First Stories.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#481 - Big Trouble in Little Worldcon 54:27

7M ago54:27

54:27

Surprise, there's a problem with hosting the Hugos in China. Plus: Keanu Reeves is co-writing with China Mieville, we kick off our February read, The Shadow of the Gods. And our spoilery thoughts on The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#480 - What You Can Do With Mickey Mouse 49:14

7M ago49:14

49:14

Alternatives to Goodreads, and one of them is Amazon. Which owns Goodreads. What you can and can't do with Mickey Mouse. The "Who should play Murderbot" discussion continues. Typical human and augmented human stuff! Plus why Veronica should read this month's book pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 171: EPISODE 171: "City of Light" by Josh Pachter 35:35

8M ago35:35

35:35

Our latest podcast episode will whisk listeners off to Paris for an adventure filled with fine food and wine, paired with a side of revenge. Here, from our March/April 2020 issue, is "City of Light" by Josh Pachter, one of EQMM's most prolific contributors and translators.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#479 - Where Have All The Beef Suits Gone? 48:57

8M ago48:57

48:57

Are there too many Nat 20s in Kings of the Wyld, our stance on Skarsgard as Murderbot, and we introduce the January pick (which has a lot of triggers).By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#478 - Without A Lick of Condensation 35:14

8M ago35:14

35:14

All the end of year book picks are out with lots of great titles to add to your own list! Did Vonnegut think he was a genre writer? And our non-spoilery thoughts about Kings of the Wyld.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#477 - I Said What I Said, She Said 44:49

9M ago44:49

44:49

Veronica now knows how to catch up on Old Man's War. Should good books not be SciFi? Is "they said" saying too much? He “sucked his teeth” is not enough! We kick off Kings of the Wyld and wrap up Mimicking of Known Successes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 170: EPISODE 170: “Home for the Holidays” by Andrew Welsh-Huggins 37:45

9M ago37:45

37:45

Andrew Welsh-Huggins is an accomplished author who has been nominated for Shamus, Derringer, and ITW Thriller awards. We're thrilled to feature his reading of "Home for the Holidays," a Christmastime thriller from our Jan/Feb 2020 issue, as the latest entry in our podcast series.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#476 - Don't Get Your Atmoscarf In A Bunch 34:36

9M ago34:36

34:36

We're huge fans of mushrooms! Fourth Wing is EVERYWHERE. And remember, the very aspects of a novel you might not fancy could be the same ones that captivate someone else.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#475 - Father Knows Best 48:07

9M ago48:07

48:07

Awards season is here! We're celebrating deserving winners and discussing potential TV and movie adaptations of our favorite books. This November, we're diving into a novel about trains on Jupiter and concluding our October discussion on Father’s “5D chess.”By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 169: EPISODE 169: "The Picardy Third" by Jacqueline Freimor 37:29

10M ago37:29

37:29

When a murder strikes close to her granddaughter's music class, Private Investigator Jeannie Tannenbaum sets out to solve the case. Here is "The Picardy Third" by Jacqueline Freimor, originally published in our Jan/Feb 2023 issue.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#474 - The Vibe-rary at Mt. Char 35:26

10M ago35:26

35:26

Best books of the year? Already? How Veronica got her k-wires out. And our non-spoilery thoughts on Library at Mount Char.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#473 - Dewey Decimated 44:40

10M ago44:40

44:40

Veronica's state of K-wires, the most highly-rated books in the world, we kick off our read of The Library of Mount Char, and wrap up China Mountain Zhang.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 168: EPISODE 168: "Double Fly Rocket 87" by Eli Cranor 35:02

11M ago35:02

35:02

Our latest podcast features the story of two former high school football stars who return to their old stomping grounds for a big payday. This is Eli Cranor's "Double Fly Rocket 87" from our January/February 2022 issue. Cranor is a former professional football player whose novel Don't Know Tough won the 2023 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Nov…

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#472 - Felicia Day Opens Her Third Eye 48:13

11M ago48:13

48:13

We talk to Felicia Day about her new Audible Original Third Eye, and how her own struggles led to her story about a chosen one who fails. Plus, we talk about the importance of doing what you love and learning to leave your past behind (and why she's eating ground turkey a lot).By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#471 - PSL: Pumpkin Sword and Laser 56:58

11M ago56:58

56:58

Guess what? The new Bobiverse is coming, and we would love to have your emails! Plus, we've got some super cool thoughts (no spoilers, promise) on China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh. But you don't have to take my blurb for it!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 167: EPISODE 167: “Her Upstairs” by Michael Z. Lewin 38:50

12M ago38:50

38:50

Legendary author Michael Z. Lewin reads "Her Upstairs," his excellent story of Greek gods and cribbage from our July/August 2023 issue. Lewin is the creator of the the Albert Samson series of detective novels, the first regional series of of its kind.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#470 - Hammfisted 40:44

12M ago40:44

40:44

The last new Terry Pratchett stories, the rise of nonsense literature, a brief intro to our September pick China Mountain Zhang, and final thoughts on Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#469 - Venomous Breaded Hairtail Sucker 37:29

12M ago37:29

37:29

Veronica has been in Canada for a year, and the best book in Canada is about Marie Antoinette. Tom ate some breaded hairtail and is excited about Gail Carriger's K-pop post. Plus, we announce the September book and give a few non-spoilery thoughts about Ninth House.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#468 - Go Tweed Lions! 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

Veronica curses the Lions and eats SO many blackberries. Also, our non-spoilery thoughts on Ninth House and Ivy League schools.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#467 - It Was Good Filk 39:37

1y ago39:37

39:37

We get to the bottom of why it's called Fahrenheit 4-5-1 and which songs get stuck in our heads when we hear “Aes Sedai.” We finish up our thoughts on Planetfall by Emma Newman and kick off Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 166: EPISODE 166: "The Knight Wizard" by Janice Law 27:53

1y ago27:53

27:53

Our August 2023 podcast episode features "The Knight Wizard," an exciting new story in our July/August 2023 issue from frequent EQMM contributor Janice Law.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#446 - Spoon & Ladle 39:19

1y ago39:19

39:19

The Hugos are out! The Hugos are out! Huge cookies are out! TRIKE READS READER'S DIGEST? Plus, the varied emotions caused by Planetfall.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#465 - Skirting on the Edge of Danger 58:13

1y ago58:13

58:13

Some of our favorite authors are giving away free short stories and winning Locus Awards. What the best book club pick we ever made was. Why books that make you uncomfortable are important to read. And our last thoughts on Fourth Wing.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 165: EPISODE 165: "Twos on That" by Pat Black 59:52

1y ago59:52

59:52

Our latest podcast episode is another thrilling tale from Scottish journalist and author Pat Black, whose stories featuring Inspector Lomond have been appearing in EQMM since 2019. Here is "Twos on That" from our July/August 2023 issue.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#464 - Awesome Bundle 35:39

1y ago35:39

35:39

So much good news! Telltale Games is making a game based on The Expanse! Season 2 trailer for Good Omens!Humble Bundle has Mercedes Lackey books. And we think it should stop being humble and admit it's awesome! Plus we check in on Fourth Wing. Turns out more people like it than you think.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#463 - OK Ant Computer 50:34

1y ago50:34

50:34

Are lengthy books inherently inferior? Tom and Veronica ignite a clash of generations! Furthermore, we delve into the captivating world of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and conclude the enthralling journey of Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 164: EPISODE 164: “Hush-a-Bye, My Baby” by Anton Chekhov 17:31

1y ago17:31

17:31

When EQMM began publication in 1941, it contained a number of reprints of classic short stories. Founding editor and genre expert Frederic Dannay believed that almost every well known author had a least one work that could be described as mystery or crime fiction. In this month’s episode, we present “Hush-a-Bye, My Baby” by the great Russian playwr…

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#462 - $5 FOR SCI-ANTS! 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

Foundation is coming back to Apple TV, why Silo is great, you should not eat a bear, and what makes a great alien.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#461 - CheckItOut! 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Taika Waititi is adapting a fantasy novel and also looked quite fine at the Met. Plus, self-publishing award winners, Locus nominees, and we have a progressive story in the works!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 163: EPISODE 163: "Rise" by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier 1:18:37

1+ y ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Alana's grandmother Mavis was a fantastic cook whose johnnycakes may have been the best in the Virgin Islands. But did an old family housekeeper steal Grandma Mavis's recipe? Find out in "Rise" by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier, which appeared in our 2022 March/April issue.By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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#460 - Thimble's Kitchen 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

We wrap up Legends and Lattes and have a great idea for a sequel involving Thimble doing a cooking show. Plus, we're getting a Twilight TV series? We’ll make our best guesses about that too. Finally, Veronica's thoughts on spotted dick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#459 - Leave the Broadsword, Take the Biscotti 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

40:45

We hear a better version of the Pokemon cookbook than the real one, Veronica gets the tipoff for hot sauce, and our first cozy feelings about Legends and Lattes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Episode 162: EPISODE 162: "Lizzie Noel" by Charlotte Hinger 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

Our latest podcast episode features the Christmastime story of a woman, her cat, and revenge served with a dash of antifreeze. Here is Charlotte Hinger's "Lizzie Noel," from our November/December 2022 issue. Hinger is currently nominated for Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, and she is a member of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame.…

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