A monthly podcast featuring selected material from Uncanny Magazine, including fiction, poetry, and interviews.
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A Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Steven Schapansky (Radio Free Skaro, The Memory Cheats) and Erika Ensign (Verity!, Total Party Kill) are married Doctor Who fans (who also co-produce a fiction podcast for Uncanny Magazine). This is a podcast where they watch every Doctor Who story ever made, from start to finish. Each episode is recorded live on a red couch. No, they have no “schedule”. They’re lazy. Want proof? Check out this fab listener-created spreadsheet of episode releases. Follow on Mastodon @[email protected] ...
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Jero cleared his throat before he continued speaking into the phone. “Up to this moment it could not positively have been asserted that the man, in spite of his tantalizing declaration, was really in earnest. The spectators had, indeed, taken the proceedings throughout as a piece of mirthful irony carried to extremes; and had assumed […] The post T…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Flaming Embusen” by Tade Thompson, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Love Letter in Cobra Pose” by Shankar Narayan, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Tade Thompson Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and …
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Erika and Steven complete the Pertwee era, and it’s a bittersweet farewell! Against all odds, Erika is genuinely sad to see ol’ Pert go! ZZZ (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Steven and Erika continue podcasting from the Gallifrey One hotel and approach the end of both the Pertwee era and the new-to-Erika era of Doctor Who. It’s bittersweet! ZZZ (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus …
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Erika and Steven watch two episodes of Doctor Who, and stuff even happens in one of them! ZZZ (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Steven and Erika are in LA (early) for Gallifrey One, and what better way to prep for a Doctor Who convention than to watch some of that very show? ZZZ (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Those I love best are dust of feet, are bone to bone, are rag and gut—and none of this will matter. In fact matter will not matter. I cannot feel physics for void of you. Yes, I am flesh, wound as copper […] The post Love Letter in Cobra Pose appeared first on Uncanny Magazine.By Uncanny Magazine
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Welcome to Episode 62B of the award-winning Uncanny Magazine Podcast! In Episode 62B you will hear: Introduction: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Story: “The Flaming Embusen” by Tade Thompson, as read by Matt Peters Poem: “Love Letter in Cobra Pose” by Shankar Narayan, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews Tade […]…
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A parent or guardian Someone who has known you since childhood A mentor or teacher An employer or coworker A spouse, partner, or close intimate friend Someone who does not consider themself a loved one RED The form is one page long. No back. Just a front. It should be longer. There are six […] The post Six People to Revise You appeared first on Unc…
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Welcome to Episode 62A of the award-winning Uncanny Magazine Podcast! In Episode 62A you will hear: Introduction: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Story: “Six People to Revise” You by J.R. Dawson, as read by Erika Ensign Poem: “Care for Lightning” by Mari Ness, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews J.R. […] The post…
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Sure, she sent those heavenly snakes to slither into that hand-hewn crib, and slide along that baby’s skin. And sure, she sent those stinging insects against that cow, turned that one girl into a bear, chained that one dude to a fiery […] The post Care for Lightning appeared first on Uncanny Magazine.…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Six People to Revise You” by J.R. Dawson, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Care for Lightning" by Mari Ness, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews J.R. Dawson Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy sto…
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Erika and Steven complete the penultimate Pertwee story! YYY (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Steven and Erika quite like “The Monster of Peladon”! We said what we said! YYY (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Erika and Steven continue Erika’s journey of discovery of “The Monster of Peladon” with slightly(?) less talk about “The Space Pirates.” YYY (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Steven and Erika start another new-to-Erika story, which is going well…so far! Oh, and once again they end up taking about “The Space Pirates.” (We swear we’re not doing it on purpose!) YYY (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to p…
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Welcome to Episode 61B of the award-winning Uncanny Magazine Podcast! In Episode 61B you will hear: Introduction: Lynne M. Thomas, Michael Damian Thomas, Erika Ensign, and Steven Schapansky Short Story: “The Geckomancer’s Lament” by Lauren Beukes, as read by Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo with sound designer Em Edwards Poem: “We Tried Beating Time to De…
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it is i / who throws the first punch / into the face of the effigy we built / in the shape of an hourglass the others / stand in line / waiting to see / where i am going with this […] The post We Tried Beating Time to Death appeared first on Uncanny Magazine.By Uncanny Magazine
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Geckomancer’s Lament" by Lauren Beukes, as read by Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, with sound designer Em Edwards Poetry: "We Tried Beating Time to Death" by Abu Bakr Sadiq, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Lauren Beukes Want to join the Space Unico…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Woodmask" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Anansi Braids Your Stepson’s Hair" by Brandon O'Brien, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Adrian Tchaikovsky Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science ficti…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "A Stranger Knocks" by Tananarive Due, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "The Witch Recalls Her Craft" by Angel Leal, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Tananarive Due Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fan…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Cursed Moon Queers" by Natalia Theodoridou, as read by Erika Ensign Short Fiction: "The 6% Squeeze" by Eddie Robson, as read by Matt Peters Short Fiction: "The Wrong Time Travel Story" by Marissa Lingen, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Dreams On A Tamarind Road" by Prosper C…
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Erika and Steven dispense with the saxophones and somehow end up talking about “The Space Pirates.” Again. XXX (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Steven and Erika discuss saxophones and floor tiles. XXX (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Wonderland Is a Parking Lot in Revere" by John Chu, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "syzygy" by Roshani Chokshi, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews John Chu Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy sto…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Signs of Life" by Sarah Pinsker, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "In Dreams, I Cannot Read or Hope" by Terese Mason Pierre, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Sarah Pinsker Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction…
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Erika and Steven start another story that is new to Erika. Not new to Erika? Daleks. XXX (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Steven and Erika complete one of the few remaining entirely new-to-Erika stories, and it’s a great big hit — even with the silly, sometimes-adorable, rubber dinos! WWW (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episode…
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Erika and Steven are enjoying this story very much, and also get briefly distracted by Kitten Academy hi-jinks. WWW (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Steven and Erika ROAR their approval for this great Sarah story! WWW (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Loneliness Universe" by Eugenia Triantafyllou, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Moon Sun Shadow Crow" by Fran Wilde, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviewing Eugenia Triantafyllou Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fict…
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Erika and Steven start a new-to-Erika story that makes up in atmosphere what it lacks in special effects. WWW (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links This episode is dedicated to the bright, warm, shining memory of our friend, Caitlin Thomas. We miss you and love you so very much. Cait’s Obitua…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Happily Ever After Comes Round” by Sarah Rees Brennan, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “there are no taxis for the dead” by Angela Liu, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviewing Sarah Rees Brennan Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find …
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Editors’ Intro: Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Short Fiction: "Unconventional Adaptation, or The Best-Ever Cosplay of Whistle and Midnight" by Annalee Newitz, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "The Sea-Witches at Nightfall" by Tiffany Morris, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Annalee Newitz Want to join the Space Unicor…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Robot" by Lavie Tidhar, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "pockets full of stones" by Jennifer Mace, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Lavie Tidhar Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, …
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Steven and Erika finish off an epic day of podcasting by finishing off The Time Warrior! UUU (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Erika and Steven maybe agree on this story more than Erika thought. UUU (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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Steven and Erika dive headlong into season 11 and a story they (for a change) don’t really agree on! UUU (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and …
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Erika and Steven complete “The Green Death”, season 10, the Jo Grant era, and this style of opening/closing credits. Many endings! TTT (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to …
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Steven and Erika get depressed about capitalism and picky (then less picky) about mispronunciations. TTT (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, an…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "La mandíbula del río" by Ana Hurtado, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "fowlskin" by C. S. E. Cooney, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews Ana Hurtado Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poe…
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Erika and Steven love Bert, like Fell, appreciate Cliff, are mixed on maps, and clearly need supper. TTT (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, an…
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