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Cast of Wonders

Escape Artists, Inc
Escape Artists
The Raven Princess
Fording the Milky Way
The Time Traveler's Cookbook
Christmas
Speculative Fiction
Megan Ng
Amanda Ching
Religion
Horror Fiction
Angela Liu
Riley Tao
Pippa Alice Stephens
Dani Atkinson
May Chong
Ecological Collapse
Climate Change
Prashanth Srivatsa
Cultural Identity
Organised Religion

The Young Adult Speculative Fiction Podcast

PublishesDailyEpisodes300Founded15 years ago
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Author : Angela Liu Narrator : Rebecca Wei Hsieh Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published in Worlds of Possibility in February 2024. Image by Pfeilgiftfeder from Pixabay Firecrackers on 28 Mott Street by Angela Liu The c... more

Author : Jamie Lackey Narrator : Jason Arquin Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 631, February 2025 Sometimes it happens that way by Jamie Lackey I stood on the platform bundled up in one of my p... more

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Author : Grant Collier Narrator : Wilson Fowlie Host : Jeremy Carter Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 662, October 2025 Broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed. It Grows Back by Grant Collier When Billy was f... more

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Author : Laura Duerr Narrator : Dani Cutler Host : Andrew Jack Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 658, October 2025 homophobia, censorship, fascist dystopia Your Hold Is Ready by Laura Duerr The news is spreading. We tr... more

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Jamie Lackey
Author of the story 'Sometimes It Happens That Way'
Episode: Cast of Wonders 679: Sometimes It Happens That Way (Staff Picks 2025)
Grant Collier
Speculative fiction author and computer science PhD candidate
Published in Clark's World
Episode: Cast of Wonders 678: It Grows Back (Staff Picks 2025)
Wilson Fowlie
Narrator with extensive experience in storytelling across various platforms.
Episode: Cast of Wonders 678: It Grows Back (Staff Picks 2025)
Dani Cutler
Narrator and owner of a digital marketing and promotions business
Self-employed in the music industry
Episode: Cast of Wonders 677: Your Hold is Ready (Staff Picks 2025)
Courtney Farr
A queer poet and stage storyteller from Lawrence, Kansas, who serves on the board of a local LGBTQ plus non-profit.
Episode: Cast of Wonders 676: A Siren Stranded in a Sea of Grass (Staff Picks 2025)
Juliette Beauchamp
Author of 'Habitat'
Episode: Cast of Wonders 675: Habitat (Staff Picks 2025)
Alexis Goble
Narrator of the story
Episode: Cast of Wonders 675: Habitat (Staff Picks 2025)
Nadav Schul-Kutas
Undergraduate student at Reed College and debut author
Episode: Cast of Wonders 674: Witches Racing Cars (Staff Picks 2025)
S. Qiouyi Lu
Narrator of the story who writes, translates, and edits
Episode: Cast of Wonders 673: Chloe Chew and the Museum of Undead Art (Staff Picks 2025)

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Katherine Inskip
Editor and Host

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • The best

    The very very best, I live for this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P.TwoBears
    United Statesa year ago
  • Delightful.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Listener4675
    2 years ago
  • If you like an agenda with your fiction

    I enjoyed one episode. The rest seem to have an agenda they’d like to shove down my throat. No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    badname81
    United States3 years ago
  • Terri

    Brilliant stories beautifully written

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    irrit65
    Australia4 years ago
  • Really enjoyable

    Great podcast. Love listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KittKatTiff
    Australia4 years ago

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Some comments express concerns about perceived agendas in storytelling, while others find the themes enriching and supportive of marginalized perspectives.
Overall, the podcast is commended for its commitment to high-quality, imaginative tales that resonate with both young adults and older audiences.
There is appreciation for the representation of LGBTQ+ themes and diverse voices in the narratives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cast of Wonders

What is Cast of Wonders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features captivating narratives within the realm of young adult speculative fiction, showcasing a variety of stories that blend adventure, fantasy, and thought-provoking themes. Episodes explore diverse topics such as childhood trauma, the complexities of familial relationships, and societal issues, all while maintaining an emphasis on imaginative storytelling. The narratives often incorporate elements of magic, horror, and personal discovery, making each episode a unique exploration of the fantastical intertwined with real-world themes.

Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to highlighting underrepresented voices and themes, including LGBTQ+ narratives and reflections on identity, which resonate deeply with its audience. Thi... more

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1. Jamie Lackey
2. Grant Collier
3. Wilson Fowlie
4. Dani Cutler
5. Courtney Farr
6. Juliette Beauchamp
7. Alexis Goble
8. Nadav Schul-Kutas

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