100 Best Speculative Fiction Podcasts

1. Imaginary Worlds

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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 worlds, why we suspend our disbelief, and what happens if the spell is broken...MORE Host Eric Molinsky
Producer/Network Eric Molinsky | QCODE
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.8KFacebook 3.9KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 3.2K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. ReReading Wolfe

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A chapter by chapter discussion of Gene Wolfe's science fantasy masterpiece 'The Book of the New Sun', starting with 'The Shadow of the Torturer.' Spoiler heavy.
Hosts James Wynn, Craig Brewer
Producer/Network @rereadingwolfe
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 143Twitter 2.7K Avg Length 112 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Alzabo Soup

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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.MORE Hosts Philip Armstrong, Andrew Metzroth
Producer/Network Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 238Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Dissecting Dragons

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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.
Producer/Network J.A. Ironside & M.E. Vaughan
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 440Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Uncanny Japan

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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folklorist, and graduate of the Clarion West workshop...MORE Host Thersa Matsuura
Producer/Network Uncanny Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 564Facebook 723Twitter 2.2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

6. Fantastic Fiction at KGB

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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.MORE Producer/Network Matthew Kressel
Email ****@sensesfive.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 3.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Cast of Wonders

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Cast of Wonders is the leading voice in young adult speculative short fiction. Every week we present short stories from some of today's best genre fiction writers, featuring everything from hard science fiction, to urban fantasy, horror, steampunk, superheroes and more. Our stories are defined by their deep emotional resonance and that critical spark of wonder.MORE Producer/Network Escape Artists, Inc
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 112Facebook 659Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

8. The Sci-Fi Christian

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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!MORE Hosts Matt Anderson, Ben De Bono
Producer/Network Ben De Bono and Matt Anderson
Email ****@thescifichristian.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 80Facebook 973Twitter 451 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

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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/MORE Host Jean-Paul L. Garnier
Producer/Network Space Cowboy Books
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 2.4KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Killer Prose

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Killer Prose is the podcast dedicated to the art of crafting mystery and horror fiction, hosted by author Tanner Rutledge. Join Tanner bi-weekly as he delves into the secrets of suspenseful storytelling, featuring interviews with authors, editors, and publishers who specialize in keeping readers on the edge of their seats.Whether you're weaving intricate mysteries or conjuring spine-tingling horror, Killer Prose offers practical advice on finishing your manuscript and getting it in front of readers...MORE Producer/Network Tanner Rutledge
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. 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.MORE Hosts S.E. Fleenor, Monika Estrella Negra, Sara Century
Producer/Network Realm
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 69Twitter 2.5K Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
Host Glenn McDorman
Producer/Network Claytemple Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. 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.MORE Host Robert Jeschonek
Producer/Network The Well Told Tale
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 177Facebook 80Twitter 110Instagram 153 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Nerds of the Old Republic: The Drinking Person's #Scifi Club

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Love sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction? Join us for lively discussions of your favorite books, movies, and TV shows — all while enjoying a signature cocktail inspired by the story! Whether it's classic Star Wars, epic fantasy like Lord of the Rings, or the latest binge-worthy series, we mix fun commentary with themed drinks and recommendations for fellow geeks. If you're a fan of nerd culture and enjoying a drink while diving deep into pop culture, this is the podcast for you!MORE Hosts Adam, Shaun, Mike
Producer/Network Nerds of the Old Republic
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction

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Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I'm writing my third novel, and I'm taking you along for the journey. Whether you're a writer or game master, or you're just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.MORE Host Lex Starwalker
Producer/Network Lex Starwalker
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror

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Podcast discussing women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom. New episodes every other Thursday.
Hosts Megan Leigh, Lucy Hounsom, Charlotte Bond
Producer/Network Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 477Twitter 1.8KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. If This Goes On (Don't Panic): Science Fiction, Fantasy & Progressive Politics

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Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.
Producer/Network Alan Bailey
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 160Twitter 815 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Strange Horizons

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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.
Producer/Network The Strange Horizons Editorial Collective
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 54Twitter 35.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Original Science Fiction - Makeshift Stories

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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!MORE Hosts Alan V Hare, Steve Peterson, Kathleen Connolly
Producer/Network Vern Hume
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 188Facebook 494Twitter 166 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2008 Get Email Contact

20. Mythgard Academy

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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.MORE Host Dr. Corey Olsen
Producer/Network Mythgard Institute
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 112Facebook 1.7KTwitter 4.5KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 109 min Format Extended Since Jul 2012 Get Email Contact

21. Time Traveler's Digest

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Time Traveler's Digest is a layered, Afrocentric speculative fiction project that explores alternate timelines, ancestral technology, quantum ritual, and mythic memory. It blurs the boundaries between linear time, history, and future potential through the eyes of characters like Demetrius the Wise, a Khemetic philosopher and one of the first sanctioned time travelers trained by the god, Thoth. The podcast and anthology honors the oral tradition of African storytelling through a hybrid format of short fiction, philosophical monologue, cinematic visual storytelling, and immersive sound design.MORE Host Amara Eden
Producer/Network Time Traveler's Digest
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 56Twitter 41Instagram 126 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

22. TWISTED MIRROR: A Fiction and True Horror Anthology

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Genre-bending, sonically immersive fiction & true horror stories that reflect the darkest, most twisted parts of the human psyche.In the tradition of great horror and speculative fiction anthologies such as The Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock presents, these unsettling & scary stories will leave you thinking long after the final words of each episode.Listen to Don't Go, the story of a man who receives an ominous message that changes everything. Dine at Fear Farm, the world's most exclusive gastronomical experience...MORE Host Naomi Nazario
Producer/Network The Twisted Mirror
Email ****@ninagjones.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 213Facebook 384 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Golden Age Science Fiction

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https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Golden Age Science Fiction' delves into the era when sci-fi became a mirror to society's hopes and fears, featuring timeless stories that explore complex themes through speculative fiction.MORE Producer/Network solgoodmedia.com
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24. Old Time Science Fiction

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https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Old Time Science Fiction' brings back the thrill of early sci-fi adventures, exploring futuristic worlds and speculative technologies. Dive into tales of imagination that shaped the genre and inspired generations.MORE Producer/Network solgoodmedia.com
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25. Escape with Me Bookclub

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Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books.MORE Producer/Network Lunar Skulk Productions
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. The HoloGraham Media Club Podcast

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Welcome to the HoloGraham Media Club Podcast. We're Will, Gavin, Aaron, Andy, and a few guests. We're a few cousins and friends 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. Interested in joining us for a session? Have a book you'd like to recommend? Get in touch.MORE Hosts Will Graham, Gavin Morris Graham, Aaron, Andy Weir
Producer/Network Sci-Fi Book Club
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 25Twitter 7 Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. The Audiobook Club

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The Audiobook Club is a book club specifically dedicated to reviewing Audiobooks. Hosted by four top Irish fellas, the Audiobook club has a primary focus on speculative fiction, but is open to any genre and book suggestion. So come on and join the club and let's listen to some awesome books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Michael Kane, Stephen McCann, Jonathan Kane, Jason Sharkey
Producer/Network Michael Kane & Stephen McCann & Jonathan Kane & Jason Sharkey
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 6 Avg Length 115 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

28. The Great and Secret Knowledge

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A speculative fiction podcast by Jeff Richardson and friends, in which they dive deeply into the text of a variety of stories from all manner of different media.
Producer/Network Jeff Richardson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 129 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

29. What We Wrote

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'What We Wrote' is a light-hearted and self-deprecating journey into the world of two lifelong friends and writers. Join us as we unearth and share the entertaining, sometimes cringe-worthy, tales we penned in our youth. From humorous anecdotes to insightful commentary on our growth as writers, each episode brings a mix of nostalgia, laughter, and literary insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Esme Stevenson, Emma Gerts
Producer/Network Esme Stevenson and Emma Gerts
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Facebook 72Instagram 108YouTube Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Popular Post BONUS: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas Get Contact Get Started

30. Game Master's Book Club

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Talented Gamemasters read speculative fiction to provide advice on how to run games within those worlds, borrow elements from those worlds for your own games, and recommend similar media to inspire your table top games.MORE Host Eric Adrian Jackson
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Drabbletober

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The podcast of tiny speculative fiction. Brand new drabbles (stories of exactly 100 words) every day during October.
Producer/Network Elizabeth Guilt
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32. X Minus One - Moonlight Radio

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A science fiction series that explores futuristic concepts and speculative scenarios, each episode delving into the possibilities of technology and space exploration.
Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. A Meal of Thorns

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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.MORE Producer/Network The Ancillary Review of Books
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. X Minus One - Retro Radio

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A science fiction series that explores futuristic concepts and speculative scenarios, each episode delving into the possibilities of technology and space exploration.
Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Etheralife | Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror Audio Dramas, Narrated Stories, Game Worlds, and more.

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Etheralife provides new and original sci-fi, thriller, and horror audio dramas, narrated stories, and more. It features stories, worlds, people, and places one can get lost into. https://etheralife.carrd.coMORE Producer/Network Etheralife
Email ****@passinbox.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

36. The Halfling and the Spaceman

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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!MORE Hosts Janet Carden, Roger Carden
Producer/Network Janet & Roger Carden
Email ****@halflingandspaceman.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. Watch This! Space!

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Hey, remember that one sci-fi movie that…? Well, we just might! Join us on a journey through science fiction films from the silent era through today. Each episode, we discuss a gamut of sci-fi cinema classics, cautionary tales, obscure gems, cult classics, fun popcorn flicks, and more. Dive through the airlock of reality and into the universe of speculative cinema as we look at what was, to see what could be.MORE Producer/Network Watch This! Space!
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 104 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

38. Synthesized Sunsets

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Synthesized Sunsets is a podcast about speculative fiction and the future of popular culture. This podcast is tied to the magazine of the same name, so episodes will correspond to the current issue's theme. Your hosts are niche media enthusiasts Kevin and Gordon, who hope to put you on to some hidden gems and goofy ideas. Join us as we talk to members of the speculative fiction community and other future-forward thinkers! synthesizedsunsets.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Kevin Kodama & Gordon Anderson
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Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Foofaraw Frequencies

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Weekly stories across speculative science fiction, fantasy, surrealism, magical realism, and more narrated for your auditory pleasure from Foofaraw Press, a zine of surreal storytelling and worldly observations.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

40. Tales from the Triverse

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Portals have opened in London, connecting Earth to a far future version of itself and a fantastical land where magic is real. As society adjusts to the new status quo, a specialist division of the police is established to handle the growing number of portal crimes.This is hard-hitting speculative fiction that explores current day political and social issues. It also has dragons and spaceships, obviously. Written by Simon K Jones. simonkjones.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Simon K Jones
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Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

41. Sci-Fi Book Pod

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The podcast for nerds and geeks who like to read. Co-hosted by middle-aged married couple, Kandas & Shane Rodarte. Each episode features a thoughtful discussion around one work of speculative fiction.MORE Email ****@momgeek.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

42. Ink Heist - A Podcast for Readers of Dark Fiction

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Shane Douglas Keene and Rich Duncan talk about a variety of subjects related to the horror and crime genres. We also talk to authors and other guests about different topics including books, diversity, and the craft of creating high-quality dark speculative fiction. We're also a bunch of irreverent smartasses.MORE Producer/Network Ink Heist
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

43. Hoof & Fang

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Welcome to Hoof & Fang, a captivating podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey through the vast universe of queer stories. Join your hosts, passionate aficionados of speculative fiction and advocates for LGBTQ representation, Kirt Graves and Maz Maddox, as they delve into the multidimensional worlds where queer characters, narratives, and themes shine brightly.Each episode offers in-depth discussions, insightful interviews with visionary authors and creators, and thought-provoking analysis of queer entertainment's most groundbreaking works...MORE Hosts Kirt Graves, Maz Maddox
Producer/Network Hoof & Fang
Email ****@kirtreads.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

44. A Thousand Eyes And One

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Nikki and Tanya chat their favorite fantasy shows and speculative fiction books.
Hosts Nikki Birch, Tanya
Producer/Network A Thousand Eyes And One
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

45. Two Old Farts Talk Sci-Fi

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Two Old Farts Talk Sci-Fi will bring you back to when you first fell in love with the speculative genre, which includes science fiction, fantasy, and horror, their mashups and subgenres, whether that be the written word or movies, TV, theatre, comic books and graphic novels. Whatever the format, if it can't happen in real life, it may be brought up...MORE Producer/Network Two Old Farts
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Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. The Speculative Collective

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A podcast about speculative fiction.  Follow along with our panel, Steph, Brian, Ze'ev, Kami and Ash, as they discuss a broad range of topics and explore all that spec fic has to offer.
Producer/Network Speculative Collective
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Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

47. Future Artefacts FM

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Future Artefacts FM is a bi-monthly talk show hosted by Nina Davies, Niamh Schmidtke and Rebecca Edwards, featuring speculative fiction audio works such as radio plays, short stories, fictional interviews and podcasts. Follow our instagram @futureartefacts.fm for more news, updates and details about the show. Thanks for listening, Nina, Niamh and RebeccaMORE Producer/Network Future Artefacts FM
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

48. Books Undone

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Some books are more than a simple story. They hide timeless themes and allegories full of meaning that are always worth discussing—but doing so requires dedication and keen eye for details. Join Australia-based author Livia J. Elliot as she deep-dives into the themework present on different pieces of speculative fiction to find what lays beyond the plot, decipher their invisible meaning, and reflect on their symbolism. If you are a fan of fantasy or sci-fi books, new or old, traditional or self-published, this is the show for you!MORE Host Livia J. Elliot
Producer/Network Livia J. Elliot
Email ****@liviajelliot.com
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

49. Of Monsters: A Speculative Podcast with Nicole Shawan Junior

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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.MORE Host Nicole Shawan Junior
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

50. Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science

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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...MORE Host Heather Davis
Producer/Network Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor
Email ****@manyworldswriting.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 50 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

51. khōréō magazine

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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.MORE Producer/Network khōréō magazine, Inc.
Email ****@khoreomag.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

52. Coffee - Rockets and Battleaxes

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Rob takes you on a galactic cruise of human creativity and the art of the short story - with a focus on speculative fiction, fantasy, and science fiction. In each episode, we'll take a sip of my 'coffee of the day' and delve into a fantastic tale written by a famous, or almost-famous writer. We'll briefly discuss the author along with defining any words or phrases used in the story that may not be in our current lexicon. Credits:Hosted by Robert Woody Jr.Music score 'Soundtrack From The Starcourt Mall' by Bryan Teohwww.robwoodyjr.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rwoody76/MORE Host Robert Woody, Jr.
Producer/Network RWJ
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

53. Lasers Dragons And Keyboards

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Brings you up-and-coming and established authors of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction in fun episodes. For both fans of the genre as well as writers.
Producer/Network Aaron DeMott, Joshua Hardt, Liberty C.S. Hardt
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

54. Fantasy Fables

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Dive into the enchanting world of speculative fiction, exploring fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and alt history across literature, games, and film. Join us for respectful dialogue and magical storytelling!MORE Email ****@avonetics.com
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55. Nectar Moth

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The Last Fern is a serialized audio novel that blends speculative fiction, ecological myth, and lyrical storytelling. ? Start with Episode 1.Violet finds herself in a strange place with fragmented memory and a mangy coyote by her side. Together they traverse dreamlike landscapes as they head for smoke that hangs on the horizon and try to piece together the story. This is a contemplative adventure of memory, longing, sacrifice, loss, friendship, and the thin veil between what was and what might still be.The author: Sara Kaiser - www.nectarmoth.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/nectar...MORE Host Sara Kaiser
Producer/Network Sara
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

56. Starboard Vineyard Tours

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Welcome to Starboard Vineyard Tours! Curious what people have thought and written about science fiction? Want some guidance on discovering this area of study - things to read, and ways to read them? In this podcast, Mark and Ben will take you on a tour through the world of science fiction studies. Join us on the beginning of a voyage into the unfamiliar, the estranging, the counterfactual, the speculative, what has not happened but might: science fiction, in all its forms. (And please remember to keep hands, feet, and any other limbs on board the vessel at all times!)MORE Producer/Network Ben Klug and Mark Sokolov
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Get Email Contact

57. The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast

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Brandon Budda and Glenn McDorman travel through the works of the great speculative-fiction writer Gene Wolfe one story at a time.
Hosts Brandon Budda, Glenn McDorman
Producer/Network Claytemple Media
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 94 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

58. Brodacious Book Club

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A podcast for people who love to read...and for those who don't! Want to know what's hot and happening in the world of fiction, but don't have the energy to read a 400 page book, or the time to listen to 20 hours of audio? This podcast is for you! We summarize, and then analyze, some top titles in today's speculative fiction. New episodes every other Thursday!MORE Producer/Network Erin Rockfort & Matt Thomas
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 12Twitter 50 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

59. AE Reads Skiffily

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A podcast featuring science fiction stories with sound effects. The speculative fiction featured in this scifi podcast will be the kind that taps into your imagination and takes you to new and intriguing places. I see this science fiction podcast as a way for people to blow each other's minds. For you, this starts today. Enjoy and share!MORE Producer/Network AE uSoes1
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

60. Wild Speculation

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Wild Speculation is an anthology podcast that explores the many worlds of speculative fiction through short stories.
Producer/Network Andrew Reising
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 198Twitter 295 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

61. Metaphorosis magazine - beautifully written science fiction and fantasy

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Beautifully written original science fiction and fantasy stories, every week.
Host Matt Gomez
Producer/Network Metaphorosis Publishing
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

62. Untold Podcast

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Capturing the culture's imagination through speculative fiction, the Untold Podcast produces audio fiction by Christian authors.
Host Nathan James Norman
Producer/Network Nathan James Norman
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 373Twitter 463Instagram 92 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

63. In My Expert Opinion

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Join Dr. Marcus Cole, Dr. Sarah Ward, and Abby Cole as they explore the nonfiction side of speculative fiction, with varying levels of expertise.
Producer/Network Dr. Marcus Cole, Abby Cole, Dr. Sarah Ward
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 58Instagram 56 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

64. Soothing Stories Podcast

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Listen in as speculative fiction writer and Bram Stoker Award Finalist and Clarion West 2015 Graduate Thersa Matsuura reads and shares some great tales. Each episode aims to showcase the most immersive storytelling with both classics and Thersa's own writing accompanied by high quality soundscapes created for hours of relaxation. Also check out her other podcast, Uncanny Japan for Japanese folklore, folktales, cultural tidbits and superstitions!MORE Producer/Network Uncanny Productions
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

65. H.G. Wells Works Collection

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The H.G. Wells Works Collection brings together his complete novels and short stories, providing a full experience of his visionary storytelling and speculative fiction.
Producer/Network H.G. Wells
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Avg Length 307 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

66. Speculative Sandbox

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Join Vickie Lan and unpack the tropes that make fiction fun! Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own.Cover image photographed by J.D. Fitzgerald. Episode cover images and zoom backgrounds feature royalty-free images from Canva and Pexels. Audio provided by Anchor and Transistor.fmMORE Host Vickie Lan
Producer/Network Vickie Lan
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Twitter 2.3K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

67. The Writer and the Critic

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A monthly podcast devoted mostly to speculative fiction books, reviews and the odd bit of idle gossip. Hosted by Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond.
Hosts Kirstyn McDermott, Ian Mond
Producer/Network Unknown
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 49 Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

68. Afronauts Podcast

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A podcast to promote Black speculative fiction. https://linktr.ee/AfronautsPod
Hosts Beatrice Winifred Iker, Jill Tew, Chelsea Gayden
Producer/Network Afronauts Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 372Instagram 171 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

69. The Fantasy Inn Podcast

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A podcast about fantasy, science fiction, and the broader speculative fiction industry. Episodes air twice a month and include discussions about trending topics in the industry; interviews with authors, editors, podcasters, and more; and the occasional raving about the books we love. Past episodes and other articles can be found at thefantasyinn.com.MORE Producer/Network The Fantasy Inn
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 493Twitter 3.3KInstagram 648 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

70. Labyrinth of the Bizarre

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Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast by two QTPOC that review and discuss speculative fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Twitter 16Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

71. Androids and Assets

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A weekly podcast exploring the hidden meaning in all our favourite science fiction and fantasy worlds. This feed will exclude our Star Trek: Deep Space Nine discussion episodes, Emissaries of Profits.MORE Producer/Network Androids and Assets
Email ****@androidsandassets.ca
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Facebook 28Twitter 497Instagram 83 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

72. Independent Claws

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A show dedicated to the art of anthropomorphic fiction. Host Sparf offers writing advice, book recommendations, and the occasional guest host, interview, or grammar rant.
Producer/Network Independent Claws
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 135 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

73. The Comma Press Podcast

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A new podcast from UK based independent publisher Comma Press, specialising in the short story and literature in translation.Series Two: Futures, brings listeners 6 discussions around future-set fiction, including sci-fi, speculative fiction and future-looking literary fiction. This series takes in a number of recent and bestselling Comma titles, with episodes featuring authors, translators, editors and academics in conversation about the influence of genre, and how science-fiction and writing about the future can and has changed and expanded horizons for readers and writers...MORE Producer/Network Comma Press
Email ****@yahoo.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

74. Frivolous Comma Podcast

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We speak with speculative fiction writers, new and established, to tease out what inspired them, how they work, what kind of beverage keeps them going, how they think about their work and their relationship to it, and much more.MORE Producer/Network Frivolous Comma
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

75. The Hills

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'The Hills', a new podcast by Cryptic Wallaby, is a speculative fiction offering featuring supernatural themes. When the people of Riverdell start noticing an uptick in weird phenomena they start investigating. They are not prepared for what they find.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

76. Dimension X - Old Time Radio

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'Dimension X' was a classic science fiction radio program that aired from April 8, 1950, to September 29, 1951. Produced by Fred Wiehe and directed by Edward King, the show presented adaptations of some of the most well-known science fiction stories of the time. Drawing inspiration from the works of prominent authors like Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov, 'Dimension X' transported listeners to otherworldly realms, exploring futuristic concepts, alien civilizations, and the boundless possibilities of space...MORE Producer/Network Old Time Radio Shows OTR
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

77. Tales Under A Broken Sky

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Turn off your lights, close your blinds, and settle down in some candlelight...Join your host Keith (@LooseVerse) as they explore the surreal, the fantastical and the speculative through the mediums of storytelling and poetry. Tales Under A Broken Sky is a fortnightly Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction show, independantly written, recorded and produced in the Southwest of Ireland, and dedicted to the spooky, the macabre and the fantastic.https://linktr.ee/LooseVerseMORE Producer/Network LooseVerse
Email ****@looseverse.ie
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Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

78. X Minus One - Nighttime Radio

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A science fiction series that explores futuristic concepts and speculative scenarios, each episode delving into the possibilities of technology and space exploration.
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79. An Invisible Sun

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*An Invisible Sun* is a work of narrated speculative audio fiction written and performed by W. Keith Tims, writer of The Book of Constellations ( https://bookofconstellations.com ) and The Love Talker ( https://thelovetalker.com ).Set a hundred years in the future, history professor Christopher Cousins believes he's contracted a mysterious plague which is somehow related to the orbital Gates that allow light-speed travel through the solar system. But the governments and corporations are willing to do everything they must to suppress the existence of it...MORE Producer/Network Alien Ghost Robot Creative Media
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

80. X Minus One - Sleepy Radio

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A science fiction series that explores futuristic concepts and speculative scenarios, each episode delving into the possibilities of technology and space exploration.
Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

81. X Minus One - Bedtime Radio

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A science fiction series that explores futuristic concepts and speculative scenarios, each episode delving into the possibilities of technology and space exploration.
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82. Tales from the Weird Blue Yonder

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Tales from the Weird Blue Yonder is a speculative fiction anthology series! We perform fully voice-acted tales from new and independent sci-fi and fantasy authors. Episodes will vary widely in tone, themes and author voice.So let us take you on a journey into the weird blue yonder, and come back with stories you'll love!MORE Host Marceline Rose
Producer/Network Into the Weird Blue Yonder
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83. Aurealis Awards: Behind the Curtain

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A series of interviews with key people behind the organisation and judging of the Aurealis Awards, in honour of its 30th birthday in 2025. Produced by Alexandra Pierce. Music intro/outro: 'Equatorial Complex ' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/MORE Producer/Network aurealisawards
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84. Upbeat Tales

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Adventure for Any Moment. Speculative fiction podcast magazine for upbeat and comedy stories!https://upbeattales.com
Producer/Network Eddie Knight
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Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

85. The Surgical Fiction Podcast

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Audiobook narrator Edison McDaniels does both fiction and nonfiction work. He also has the technical expertise and background to do complicated technical narrations, such as medical and legal books and papers. He is also interested in and quite adept at military fiction and war stories, especially naval adventures. A special interest is speculative fiction and literary fiction.Edison has his own in house audio studio. He has a unique and varied background, all of which contribute to his expertise in spoken word audio production in general and audiobook narration in particular...MORE Host Edison McDaniels
Producer/Network Edison McDaniels
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

86. Between the Lines - the Content Hospital podcast

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Musings on writing from the Content Hospital speculative fiction collective.
Producer/Network theromaniac
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact

87. The Time Machine

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Journey through time with H.G. Wells' 'The Time Machine.' This pioneering science fiction novel explores the adventures of the Time Traveller as he ventures into the distant future, encountering strange societies and existential questions. Ideal for fans of sci-fi and speculative fiction.MORE Producer/Network H.G. Wells
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88. The Door Through Space

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Venture into the cosmos with 'The Door Through Space' podcast. This science fiction series explores interstellar travel, alien civilizations, and futuristic technologies, drawing listeners into a world of adventure and discovery. Perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts, tech lovers, and fans of speculative fiction.MORE Producer/Network Marion Zimmer Bradley
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89. Radio Heathen

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Thrilling, terrifying horror — Radio Heathen is a speculative fiction podcast. Episodes are audio tellings of tales that first appeared in Heathen Magazine.
Producer/Network Heathen Magazine
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90. Technical Error

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Explore the intriguing tale of 'Technical Error' by Arthur C. Clarke. This podcast delves into a science fiction story where a scientific experiment goes awry, leading to unexpected and mysterious consequences. Ideal for fans of speculative fiction and technological mysteries.MORE Producer/Network Hal Clement
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91. X Minus One Project

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Discover the future of science fiction with 'X Minus One Project,' featuring adaptations of classic sci-fi stories. This collection presents imaginative and thought-provoking tales that have shaped the genre, ideal for sci-fi fans and lovers of speculative fiction.MORE Producer/Network various
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92. Leftist Lullaby

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Speculative fiction/prediction bedtime stories for freedom oriented sleepy heads. Narrated stories with audio-spacial elements to help you imagine and dream of free worlds, in and out of sleep.MORE Producer/Network King Kraft
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