Best The Strange Horizons Editorial Collective Podcasts (2025)

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'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' by Malda Marlys read by Emmie Christie 27:32

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8d ago27:32

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Malda Marlys' 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Malda Marlys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotif…

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Critical Friends Episode 15: On Time-Pass 54:59

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland is joined by the literary reviewer Sneha Pathak and the host of the Going Rogue podcast, Tansy Gardam. They discuss the kinds of text which many don’t find worthy of criticism at all: books or movies or TikTok reels that might be termed popular, populist, …

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Critical Friends Episode 14: Hard Times 59:29

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland speaks with writers and critics Octavia Cade and M. L. Clark about writing in hard times. How and why is speculative friction written in contexts of defeat, despair, or decay? They discuss climate change and artificial intelligence, systems political, biol…

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On Artistic Honesty with Debbie Urbanski (SH@25 Episode 15) 38:22

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti chats to author Debbie Urbanski about her 2018 Strange Horizons publication and the 13 years of submissions it took to get accepted, writing in the gray areas between genres, and what it means to be artistically honest in your work. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday me…

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'Time is an Ocean' by Angela Liu read by Emmie Christie 26:27

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Angela Liu's 'Time is an Ocean' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Angela Liu ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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An Interview with Mary Robinette Kowal - SH@25 Ep13 43:16

2M ago43:16

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Mary Robinette Kowal about the fractal nature of story structure, , and writing to please the teenaged version of you. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click ⁠here to record an audio message⁠, and ⁠here for video⁠. Join our ⁠Patreon⁠ for early episod…

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Critical Friends Episode 13: SF In Translation 55:27

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland speaks with reviewers and critics Rachel Cordasco and Will McMahon about science fiction in translation (SFT), and specifically about those books appearing from small presses based in the US. They discuss recent news on NEA grants to these publishers, the …

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An Interview with Donyae Coles - Writing While Disabled S2E3 1:16:28

2M ago1:16:28

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In the third episode of Writing While Disabled, Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston sit down with author Donyae Coles for a frank and candid discussion around adjusting one's life and writing processes around one's disability, finding support to help with the tasks that become difficult, and how genre can lend itself to telling disabled stories authe…

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'Sister, Silkie, Siren, Shark' by Ariel Marken Jack read by Emmie Christie 25:09

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Ariel Marken Jack's 'Sister, Silkie, Siren, Shark' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ariel Marken Jack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Warnings…

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'A City on It's Tentacles' by R.B. Lemberg read by Jenna Hanchey 33:59

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents R.B. Lemberg's A City on It's Tentacles' read by Jenna Hanchey. You can read the full text of the story, and more about R.B. Lemberg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Disregard for pers…

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SH@25 Episode 13: A Conversation with Nghi Vo 37:23

4M ago37:23

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Nghi Vo about how Strange Horizons kickstarted her publishing journey, her weird and interesting life before writing took off, and the fearlessness it takes to make a writing career happen. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click ⁠here to record an au…

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'Half Sick of Shadows' by Elle Engel read by Emmie Christie 1:05:43

4M ago1:05:43

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Elle Engel's 'Half Sick of Shadows' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Elle Engel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy B…

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SH@25 Episode 12: A Conversation with Naomi Kritzer 54:58

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Naomi Kritzer about her non-linear writing journey, imagining positive futures, and how to deal with the world catching up to your near-future specfic. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click ⁠here to record an audio message⁠, and ⁠here for video⁠. Jo…

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'By Salt, By Sea, By Light of Stars' by Premee Mohamed read by Kat Kourbeti 59:47

5M ago59:47

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Kat Kourbeti reads Premee Mohamed's Hugo Finalist Novelette 'By Salt, By Sea, By Light of Stars'. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Premee Mohamed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Blood Child abu…

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SH@25 Episode 11: A Conversation with Charlie Jane Anders 36:15

5M ago36:15

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Charlie Jane Anders about her Strange Horizons publications dating all the way back to 2002, charting her journey as a writer and her experience with the magazine over 20 years, as well as her love for community events and bringing people together. Links and things: Want to lea…

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'BRIDE / BUTCHER / DOE' by Lowry Poletti read by Emmie Christie 50:57

5M ago50:57

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Lowry Poletti's 'BRIDE / BUTCHER / DOE' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lowry Poletti ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Animal c…

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Writing While Disabled S2E2: Farah Mendlesohn 58:52

6M ago58:52

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In the second audio episode of Writing While Disabled, hosts Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston welcome Farah Mendlesohn, acclaimed SFF scholar and con-runner, to talk all things hearing, dyslexia, and more ADHD adjustments, as well as what fandom could and should be doing better for accessibility at conventions, for both volunteers and attendees. S…

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'Reprise' by Samantha Lane Murphy read by Emmie Christie 26:21

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Lane Murphy's 'Reprise' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha Lane Murphy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Blood Death/dying Drug use Menta…

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SH@25 Episode 10: An interview with Jordan Kurella, and a reading of his poem, 'this tree is a eulogy' 49:04

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, we present a soundscaped reading of Jordan Kurella's poem, 'this tree is a eulogy', and afterward Kat Kourbeti chats to Jordan about his writing process, the wonders of New Weird fiction, and the magic of writer friendships. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click ⁠here to record…

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'Tomorrow is Waiting' by Holli Mintzer read by Emmie Christie 26:28

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Holli Mintzers 'Tomorrow is Waiting' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Holli Mintzer, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠

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SH@25 Special Episode: A 2025 Hugo Awards Primer 40:30

7M ago40:30

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In this special episode of Strange Horizons at 25, Kat Kourbeti sits down with fiction editors Hebe Stanton and Kat Weaver, as well as poetry and administrative editor Romie Stott, to talk about some of the work we published last year, just as the Hugo nominations deadline draws close. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Cl…

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Writing While Disabled: S2E1 - In Conversation with Kate Johnston 1:16:15

7M ago1:16:15

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In the first audio episode of Writing While Disabled, Kristy Anne Cox is joined by author Kate Johnston to talk about her experiences and challenges as a disabled writer. Show notes: This episode was produced and hosted by Kristy Anne Cox, and edited, mixed, and transcribed by Kat Kourbeti. The theme song, "Funky - Upbeat Loop" by ispeakwaves, is l…

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SH@25 Episode 9: An Interview with Brandon O'Brien 1:27:17

7M ago1:27:17

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In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, Kat Kourbeti sits down with longtime friend and Seattle Worldcon Poet Laureate Brandon O'Brien, chatting all things speculative poetry, TTRPG design and actual play streaming, and the impact of markets that have many readers and editors—hey wait, that's us! Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthd…

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'Sandrine' by Alexandra Munck read by Claire McNerney 38:58

7M ago38:58

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Alexandra Munck's 'Sandrine' read by Claire McNerney You can read the full text of the story, and more about Alexandra Munck, ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Ableism Disregard for personal autonomy Death/dying…

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SH@25 Episode 8: An Interview with Bogi Takács 55:52

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In this episode of Strange Horizons @ 25, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with SFF critic and writer Bogi Takács for an in-depth conversation about the role of criticism in the SFF space, plus an overall look at their varied career. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click ⁠here to record an audio message⁠, and ⁠here for vid…

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'Bee Season' by Michelle Kulwicki read by Emmie Christie 31:26

8M ago31:26

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Michelle Kulwicki's 'Bee Season' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Michelle Kulwicki, ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Content Warnings: Blood Body transformation Death/dying Drug use Spi…

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SH@25 Episode 7: An Interview with John Scalzi 42:04

8M ago42:04

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In this episode of Strange Horizons @ 25, producer Michael Ireland sits down with acclaimed SF author John Scalzi to discuss his 2001 story Alien Animal Encounters, which just so happens the only story he ever submitted anywhere, plus his long and decorated career in the SFF genres. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click…

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'Coming Through In Waves' by Samantha Murray read by Jenna Hanchey 31:17

9M ago31:17

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Murray's 'Coming Through in Waves' read by Jenna Hanchey You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha, ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Disregard for personal auto…

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SH@25 Holiday Special: Little Brother, by Bruce Holland Rogers 10:46

9M ago10:46

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In this special episode of SH@25, editor Kat Kourbeti narrates 'Little Brother' by Bruce Holland Rogers, originally published on 30 October 2000. Hosted by producer Michael Ireland, with warm holiday wishes from the entire SH Editorial Collective. Read the story on the SH website. Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click ⁠here to record an …

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SH@25 Episode 6: An Interview with Vivian Xiao Wen Li, and a reading of her poems 'Ave Maria' and 'The Mezzanine' 43:01

9M ago43:01

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In this episode of SH@25, Editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with Vivian (Xiao Wen) Li to discuss her foray into poetry, screenwriting, music composition and more, and also presents a reading of her two poems published in 2022, 'Ave Maria' and 'The Mezzanine'. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio mes…

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'A Cure for Solastalgia' by E.M. Linden Read by Jenna Hanchey 23:52

10M ago23:52

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents E.M. Linden's 'A Cure for Solastalgia' read by Jenna Hanchey You can read the full text of the story, and more about E.M Linden, ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Cancer Sexism/gender di…

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SH@25 Episode 5: An Interview with E.M. Faulds 37:58

10M ago37:58

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In the 5th episode of SH@25, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with author E.M. Faulds to chat about her 2022 story, Broken Blue, combining Eldritch horrors with mundane moments, writing female characters, and bigging up your crew when you have the chance. Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message, and here for vi…

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"Little Lila" by Susannah Rand read by Claire McNerney 33:46

10M ago33:46

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Susannah Rand's' 'Little Lila' read by Claire McNerney. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Susannah, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠⁠SpotifyContent Warnings Animal cruelty/death Body transformation Murder self_harm Shaming V…

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SH@25 Episode 4: An Interview with Kyle Tam 53:07

10M ago53:07

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In the 4th episode of SH@25, Editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with tabletop game designer and SFF critic Kyle Tam, whose young career has taken off in the last few years. Read on for an insightful interview about narrative storytelling from non-Western perspectives, the importance of schlock and trash in the development of taste, and the windows into …

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'Embroidery of a Bird's Heart' by Nelly Geraldine García-Rosas read by L.W. Salinas 29:12

11M ago29:12

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Nelly Geraldine García-Rosas' 'Embroidery of a Bird's Heart' read by L.W. Salinas. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Nelly, ⁠here⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: ⁠Spotify Content Warnings: Animal cruelty/death Blood Death/dying Scars…

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SH@25 Episode 3: An interview with Arkady Martine, and a reading of her poem 'Cloud Wall' 40:08

11M ago40:08

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In the third episode of SH@25, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with author Arkady Martine, for an in-depth interview on her multifaceted career, her review writing, and the history that inspired her two-time Hugo Award winning Teixcalaan Empire series. We also present a reading of Arkady's poem, Cloud Wall, which marked her Strange Horizons debut, an…

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"Folk Hero Motifs in Tales Told by the Dead" by KT Bryski read by Devin Martin 33:44

11M ago33:44

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents KT Bryski's "Folk Hero Motifs in Tales Told by the Dead" read by Devin Martin You can read the full text of the story, and more about KT, here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Body transformation Child death Death/dying Drug use…

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SH@25 Episode 2: An Interview with Kate Heartfield 42:34

11M ago42:34

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In the first guest interview of this series, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with author Kate Heartfield, whose 2015 story 'Limestone, Lye, and the Buzzing of Flies' marked a turning point in her publishing career. Follow Kate on social media @kateheartfield, or sign up for her newsletter on her website: https://kateheartfield.com For fuller show not…

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"A Recipe for Life, A Tonic for Grief" by Christopher Blake Read by Emmie Christie 34:59

12M ago34:59

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A Recipe for Life, A Tonic for Grief was originally published in the May 13th 2024 issue of Strange Horizons and is read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full story here. Content Warnings: Animal cruelty/death Blood Cancer Death/dying Drug use Chris is a palliative care physician by day and a writer by night. He is a dad (cat and human), by his …

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SH@25 Episode 1: A Long-Awaited Celebration 29:10

12M ago29:10

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Podcast Editor Kat Kourbeti and Producer Michael Ireland announce our brand new podcast project, SH@25, a year-long interview and feature series that will delve into the Strange Horizons archives, celebrate the work of past contributors and staff, and highlight the contributions of Strange Horizons to SFF publishing and the wider community. A full …

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Critical Friends Episode 12: Canon-Building with Abigail Nussbaum 55:31

1y ago55:31

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Aisha and Dan discuss the knotty question of "the canon": what is it, how is it formed, who is it for? They do so in conversation with the critic Abigail Nussbaum, whose new reviews collection, Track Changes, has just been published by Briardene Books.…

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Critical Friends Episode 11: Boundaries in Genre 39:16

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Aisha and Dan discuss genre boundaries in texts and criticism: how they're used, where they fall ... and what, if anything, they're good for. Is science fiction is more of a technique than a genre? Might it help to think about all texts as sitting across modes and cate…

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Critical Friends Episode 10: The Complicity of Science Fiction 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Aisha and Dan discuss ⁠⁠a recent essay⁠⁠ by Jake Casella Brookins that appeared in the Ancillary Review of Books. "The vaunted prophylactic prophecy of science fiction—the ability to prevent an undesirable future by loudly predicting it—has consistently proven false," …

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Critical Friends Episode 9: Catherine Rockwood and Creative Criticism 43:59

2y ago43:59

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Aisha and Dan talk to critic and poet CatherineRockwood about her new chapbook, And We Are Far From Shore , a set of poems about the television show Our Flag Means Death. Catherine reviewed the show for Strange Horizons less than a year ago, and discusses how reviewing…

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Critical Friends Episode 8: Paul Kincaid and Collecting Criticism 49:05

2y ago49:05

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, the critic and reviewer Paul Kincaid joins Aisha and Dan to discuss how and why critics persevere in their work, what changes about it as the platforms and delivery mechanisms that surround criticism shift, and the challenges that face those writers who seek to collect…

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Critical Friends: Episode 7 36:54

2+ y ago36:54

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Aisha and Dan discuss what happens when books make you work. How does a reader know whether to persevere with a book when at first they're not sure of it? How can we decide if a book really isn't working on its own terms—or whether we're missing something and need to p…

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Critical Friends: Episode 6 31:07

2+ y ago31:07

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, we air an interview with the reviewer, editor, and critic Niall Harrison which Dan conducted at Conversation, the 2023 UK Eastercon, at which Niall was a Guest of Honour. Through a series of books from various parts of his life, Niall talks about how he began reading S…

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Critical Friends: Episode 5 50:49

2+ y ago50:49

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Reviews Editors Aisha Subramanian and Dan Hartland are joined by Abigail Nussbaum to tackle one of the thorniest issues in criticism: the negative review. What makes for a good bad review? Why do reviewers feel driven to write them? And are we now in an age where the h…

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Critical Friends: Episode 4 42:04

2+ y ago42:04

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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Reviews Editors Aisha Subramanian and Dan Hartland talk to novelist, reviewer, and Strange Horizons’ Co-ordinating Editor, Gautam Bhatia, about how reviewing and criticism of all kinds align—and do not—with fiction-writing and the genre more widely. You can read the ep…

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Critical Friends: Episode 3 1:10:04

2+ y ago1:10:04

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In this special episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, reviews editors Aisha Subramanian and Dan Hartland introduce audio from a 2018 recording for Jonah Sutton-Morse’s podcast Cabbages and Kings which included Maureen Kincaid Speller discussing with Aisha and Jonah three books: Everfair by Nisi Shawl, Temporary Pe…