“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continu ...
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Science Fiction Short Stories Podcasts
The Original Science Fiction Podcast
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With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages!
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Science fiction and fantasy stories from Clarkesworld Magazine
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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
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An eclectic collection of short science fiction stories. Each day we'll release a new story for your listening pleasure.All Librivox Recordings are in the public domain.
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AntipodeanSF podcast/radio show is devoted to the presentation of flash speculative fiction stories (science fiction, fantasy, and horror). AntiSF is where speculative fiction belongs -- downside-up!
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Unique West of Ireland style jokes and Sci-Fi by writer & comedian Brian Sexton
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The paranormal comes to life as husband-wife duo Dan Cummins (acclaimed standup comedian and true horror fan) and Lynze Cummins (costume and wardrobe stylist for numerous film and television productions) share terrifying stories that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Dan’s goal? To scare Lynze with creepy accounts of demonic possession, shadow people, and other eerie phenomena. And when he’s done, Lynze fights back with chilling fan-submitted tales of true horror. Together, they ex ...
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Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars. Join us several times a week as we unearth timeless tales penned by the luminaries of vintage sci-fi literature. From the visionary minds of Philip K. Dick to the poetic prose of Ray Bradbury, from the bo ...
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Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. Hosted by CB Droege. To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker
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Welcome to a universe of bite‑sized science fiction. Each episode is a micro‑story set on Earth or somewhere far beyond—glimpses of future cities, alien first contact, rogue AIs, time‑tossed messages, and quiet moments between the stars. Perfect for a coffee break, commute, or whenever you want a spark of imagination. New short stories regularly; follow to catch every tiny tale of wonder, hope, and the unknown. sci-fi, science fiction, microfiction, flash fiction, short stories, space, Earth ...
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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.
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A podcast celebrating writing and creativity across fantasy, horror, and science-fiction, hosted by authors David Green and Robin CM Duncan.
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Rish Outfield shares his stories and discusses them.
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NEW EPISODE DECEMBER 7, 2025! After many months since the last episode, I have finally added episode #29, entitled "The Eyes Have It', by Philip K. Dick. Join me, as we will explore beyond our perceived reality, into the short stories of some of the best authors of classic science fiction and dark fantasy. Email: [email protected] Want to keep up to date with Beyond the Center and know when new episodes have gone live? Follow on the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/p ...
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Brought to you by http://skinner.fm, Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age - five to ten minutes of fiction brought to you Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. A recurring cast of characters appear in both one off and serial tales, - classically styled weird, fantasy and adventure stories, for your eyes or podcast feed.
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Into the Night is a short story anthology written by author Caroline Giammanco and narrated by Nari. Ranging from science fiction to paranormal to general fiction, each story offers listeners the unexpected. Find out which twisted path will lead you Into the Night.
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An anthology fiction podcast of Dark Fantasy and the Odd, presented in the grand tradition of 20th Century horror hosts.
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Science fiction podcast. Featuring the best new writers in the science, speculative, horror, and fantasy fiction.
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Thrill to the adventures of the past and visions of the future. Featuring science fiction, fantasy, horror and the supernatural, short stories, ancient tales, myth and folklore from our short story submissions, with author interviews and occasional special features about publishing and writing. Flame Tree is independent, and encourages the comprehensive understanding of all people, and all cultures.
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A podcast on science fiction, philosophy and fantasy! Short episodes, airs every two weeks.
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Hello and Welcome, This podcast has original scifi short stories written by D.A. Augustine & read by talented narrators. Come join us, Thank you && Stay Timeless Host: BellaAnimaa
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Welcome…to Dweller of the Dark! We are wicked wizards demanding the resurrection of the yellowed and blackened bones of forgotten masters of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and beyond. This may include narrating novels, short stories, sacrificing a chicken...and writing a few rock albums!
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Thank you for visiting Sheila's Audiobooks, and welcome. I'm Sheila together with the creator, we will be recording both unique stories you have never heard and books and short stories you have heard. Western, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Crime And Murder, Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror, Fear, The Supernatural and more. According to US copyright law, every story on this recording is in the public domain.
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Immunities is an original audio drama about the survivors of an alien invasion, who have to decide what kind of life to lead surrounded by those who look like, and in some ways are, the people they used to know. It’s science fiction, thriller, drama, and the rest of life all mixed together. Created and Executive Produced by Bob Koester. More background, information, and ways to support us can be found at our main web page… http://immunitiesdrama.com
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Exploring science fiction from all angles - covering the past, the present and the future! We cover science fiction books, film, TV and other media. And we talk about classic or "golden age" SF alongside modern SF, using our "past/present/future" angles. Your hosts: Phil Nichols of the Bradburymedia website, who is also know for the Bradbury 100 podcast and the Bradbury 101 Youtube channel; and Colin Kuskie of the Take Me To Your Reader podcast. Both Phil and Colin love adapted science ficti ...
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A series of short stories about a peculiar town on a peculiar planet where science and magic mingle in an effort to save the worlds!
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Ad Astral: podcasting short science fiction stories by DJ Burnham
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Brief tales of fiction in less than two minutes by Justin Hastings.
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Wild Speculation is an anthology podcast that explores the many worlds of speculative fiction through short stories.
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Listen to a funny super-short story written and narrated by Eduardo Soliz
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Short science fiction stories from pulp and digest magazines of the '40s, '50s and '60s.
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Tiny Tales is a collection of short stories spanning horror, fantasy, comedy, and everything in between.
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Nobilis Reed presents: AudioThrust! A podcast of erotic speculative fiction short stories and serials. (Formerly the Nobilis Erotica Podcast)
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Scanning through Reddit for good stories takes a lot of time. Every Monday I will share some of my favorite science Fiction and scary short story finds. If you're looking to be transported to a different place and time, then this is the podcast for you!
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Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day. 🎧 Go to www.solgoodmedia.com to access ad-free listening, exclusive content, and more!…
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"Us, in Another Universe" by A.C. Wise + "Crickets in Lost Light" by Jonathan Olfert
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This episode features "Us, in Another Universe" by A.C. Wise (©2025 by A.C. Wise) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Crickets in Lost Light" by Jonathan Olfert (©2025 by Jonathan Olfert) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Humans and Overlords The War That Changed the Galaxy Forever part 01 of 05
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The strong crushed the weak, powerful civilizations and slave the smaller ones, and above them all, everyone feared the drathal overlords, everyone except one species. That's what Ambassador Plex told the humans at their first diplomatic meeting. Just three people, Ambassador Ortiz, a tall, silent man, introduced as General Leo Jackson, and a middl…
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The massive meeting hall inside Nexastation grew completely silent, as Ambassador William Harris rose from his chair. His gray hair and lined face revealed his 58 years, 20 of which he had devoted to securing equal rights for humanity in the galaxy. From this moment forward, earth withdraws from all council agreements. The screen flickered and Amba…
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The massive meeting hall inside Nexastation grew completely silent, as Ambassador William Harris rose from his chair. His gray hair and lined face revealed his 58 years, 20 of which he had devoted to securing equal rights for humanity in the galaxy. From this moment forward, earth withdraws from all council agreements. The screen flickered and Amba…
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Adventure short story by J. Allan Dunn. Wong Foo being something of the poet, something of the philosopher and merchant, loved the sight of perfect pearls and blue pigeons, they were all fairly tame and fairly friendly.By sheilasaudiobooks
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Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day. 🎧 Go to www.solgoodmedia.com to access ad-free listening, exclusive content, and more!…
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A young man plots a quiet inheritance in a decaying waterfront mansion haunted by whispers, rituals, and an uncle who knows far too much. When murder collides with forbidden knowledge, the price of impatience becomes far more than death. The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another newsletter will be sent out i…
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The massive meeting hall inside Nexastation grew completely silent, as Ambassador William Harris rose from his chair. His gray hair and lined face revealed his 58 years, 20 of which he had devoted to securing equal rights for humanity in the galaxy. From this moment forward, earth withdraws from all council agreements. The screen flickered and Amba…
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The massive meeting hall inside Nexastation grew completely silent, as Ambassador William Harris rose from his chair. His gray hair and lined face revealed his 58 years, 20 of which he had devoted to securing equal rights for humanity in the galaxy. From this moment forward, earth withdraws from all council agreements. The screen flickered and Amba…
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The massive meeting hall inside Nexastation grew completely silent, as Ambassador William Harris rose from his chair. His gray hair and lined face revealed his 58 years, 20 of which he had devoted to securing equal rights for humanity in the galaxy. From this moment forward, earth withdraws from all council agreements. The screen flickered and Amba…
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Humans Repay Their Debt and the Galaxy Trembles in Fear
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Their small research station in the next system, diverted every emergency supply they had to help the human colony, saving 12,000 lives. Despite the Veltaar's peaceful nature and total lack of military defenses, the hegemony issued an ultimatum, evacuate within 30 days or be pacified. Before the human fleet, the stars opened to reveal a horrifying …
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Around him, junior officers shifted in their seats, their scales scraping lightly against their uniforms. What they don't understand is that they've just jabbed a sleeping predator with a sharp stick. This is from what they called their Second World War. Lieutenant Perry raised her hand carefully, but Commander reports also say humans value peace. …
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Humans Abandon the Negotiations The Galaxy Faces the Consequences
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You need our experience, our markets, our protection, protection from what, Alina asked, from yourselves, J-Own replied smoothly. The economic shockwave hit quickly, species that depended on human trade through the council suddenly found themselves cut off. Within one year, forty systems had abandoned the council to join humanity's new network, cal…
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Short story of crime and corruption by James Hendryx What happens when you have a negative police system, not a formal criminal justice and a breakdown of trust.By sheilasaudiobooks
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Short story about crime and fear By Walter Pierson. What is torture? We think immediately of the physical but what about the emotional the psychological this can also be a form of torture.By sheilasaudiobooks
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Andrew Martin reads his story “Risk, Discipline,” from the December 22, 2025, issue of the magazine. Martin is the author of the novel “Early Work,” and the story collection “Cool for America.” His new novel, “Down Time,” from which this story was adapted, will be published in March. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day. 🎧 Go to www.solgoodmedia.com to access ad-free listening, exclusive content, and more!…
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Featured on Boulanger Landscape Mars Malacandra Eldila Good morning Mars - by AE Reiff - narrated by Mark Sexton Retrophiliac - by Col Hellmuth - narrated by Lily Wood Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Lovesick Martian Boy by Dana Countryman is licensed under a Attribution-Non…
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Adventure Short Story by Bertram Atkey. Jack Crandall, an orchid hunter, goes missing. A detective to investigates, only to find something sinister.By sheilasaudiobooks
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The Indulgence of Negu Mah - Robert Arthur, Jr.
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The Roggs have finally surrendered, and an old freedom fighter sits across the table from the alien who once held his life in a whip’s shadow. On humanity’s long-awaited day of victory, one last, unexpected gesture will decide what kind of people we’ve truly become. Day Of Reckoning by Morton Klass. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Have you …
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Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day. 🎧 Go to www.solgoodmedia.com to access ad-free listening, exclusive content, and more!…
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Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day. 🎧 Go to www.solgoodmedia.com to access ad-free listening, exclusive content, and more!…
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Escape Pod 1023: Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race
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Author : David DeGraff Narrator : Brian Lieberman Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race” originally appeared in the Winter 2024 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race by David DeGraff Turtles were built for short-haul Lunar prospecting, not treks across […] …
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🍝 Blessed be the bolognese by Christy Hartman Read the full story on Foofaraw Press Narrated by Keenan Intro music by lashman Artwork by Hollowe Studios Additional art by Tony Tran Brought to you by Horse browser Say hello! Support the show Be kind, stay saneBy Foofaraw Press
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RE: Theroid core shipment ++ Hypnos Protocol Addendum
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“RE: Theroid core shipment ++ Hypnos Protocol Addendum” by Chase Anderson Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, E…
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The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 1
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Join us for a special Rusty Quill bonus TTRPG adventure of The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game by Monte Cook Games. This one-shot is hosted by Jonathan Sims with guests Anusia Battersby, Lowri Ann Davies, Pip Gladwin and Ian Hayles Content Warnings: · N/A Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ Directed by …
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Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day. 🎧 Go to www.solgoodmedia.com to access ad-free listening, exclusive content, and more!…
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This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many incredible podcasts on the RQ Network: Remnants, which is currently releasing its second season. Remnants is a weekly, thrilling, dark fantasy, audio drama filled with mystery and has just launched on the RQ Network. When we die, the remnants of us return to the First and Last Place. Our fate i…
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Long Story Short Ep-19: A Slice of History, with Samantha York
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Robin and David are joined by Samatha York, whose debut historical novel The Foreshore released in August. Discussion ranges far and wide into matters of language, myth versus reality, also history and who gets to write it. There are shoutouts for local bookshops, and discussions on popular islands like Atlantis and Númenor. https://britishfantasys…
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A really fun show this week with stories that are somewhat traditional and somewhat not! We hope you enjoy the variety. Dan takes us to Ohio for a dybbuk box tale, which is wildly interesting. Then we head to North Carolina to explore the Duke mansion. Lynze has three short stories this week. She covers a new kind of fear based coping mechanism, th…
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