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The Original Science Fiction Podcast

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Author : James Dick Narrator : Abra Staffin-Wiebe Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “EDIE” was first published in Analog Science Fiction & Fact (January/February 2023) Don’t miss Part 1: Escape Pod 1046: EDIE (Part 1 of 2) EDIE (Par... more

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Author : James Dick Narrator : Abra Staffin-Wiebe Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “EDIE” was previously published in Analog Science Fiction & Fact (January/February 2023) EDIE (Part 1) by James Dick High above Europa, a lonely tra... more

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Author : Frank Baird Hughes Narrator : Jairus Durnett Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Escape Pod 1045: The Graduates of Formost 891c is an Escape Pod original. Contains examples of animal surgical modification. The Graduates of For... more

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Author : S. L. Myers Narrator : Dani Daly Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Summer Brooks Escape Pod 1044: Rhona’s Tavern and Spacetime Portal is an Escape Pod original. Occasional use of harsh language Escape Pod is proud to say that we have p... more

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Sierra Bibi
Author of Smokejumpers
Author (Smokejumpers)
Episode: Escape Pod 1043: The Smokejumpers
Sharon Joss
Author of the story being adapted
Author
Episode: Escape Pod 1041: Love in the Time of Dust and Venom
S. C. Mills
Author of the story, writer of speculative fiction
Self-identified author; Escape Pod contributor
Episode: Escape Pod 1040: Gods and Spirits Our Witnesses
Ace Tilton Ratcliff
Author of Meet the Mets, genderqueer and disabled metalsmith
Ace Tilton Ratcliff (author)
Episode: Escape Pod 1038: Meet the Mets
Aimee Ogden
An American werewolf in the Netherlands and author of the story.
Episode: Escape Pod 1026: What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 1 of 3)
Isaac Harwood
Narrator for this episode and involved in tabletop role-playing games.
Episode: Escape Pod 1026: What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 1 of 3)
David DeGraff
Taught physics and astronomy at Alfred University.
Alfred University
Episode: Escape Pod 1023: Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race
Natalia Theodoridou
Media and theater scholar based in the UK, finalist for the 2018 World Fantasy Award for short fiction.
Episode: Escape Pod 1020: When They Come Back (Flashback Friday)
Marie Vibbert
Hugo and Nebula finalist with over 90 stories
Episode: Escape Pod 1018: Knit Three, Save Four

Hosts

Valerie Valdes
Host of Escape Pod and related initiatives; prominent figure in the Escape Artists network
Mur Lafferty
Host and co-editor introducing episodes; longstanding contributor and organizer within Escape Pod
Alasdair
Host of Escape Pod; primary presenter across many episodes

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • The Sci-fi Zine of 2026

    When I was younger, I used to read sci-fi magazines, like locus and buy books that were compendiums of science fiction stories by names some familiar some completely new. Some of the stories were really bad, but most of the stories were really good and I always got a taste of what people were looking for in futures. I found the same thing here in escape pod. I hope you do too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lightstream2023
    United States4 months ago
  • If you love a good story you will love this 😊

    I love sci-fi and life

    This came up as a recommendation as a cool long running podcast and just adds to my life every time I listen to it

    Please listen and support if you can as nothing about it it disappoints 😊

    Thanks to all involved who makes it and also to everyone who takes joy in it

    There can always be hope and joy x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lettheralwaysbelovejonno24
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Communist propaganda

    I started listening to Escape Pod close to 20 years ago. Unfortunately, over the years it became nothing but a stream of anti-white, anti-male, anti-capitalist hatred. This is very much a case of fiction being equivalent to lies.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    weepingguitars
    Russia7 months ago
  • Just listened to a very cool episode

    Awesome, will tune into more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EnthusiasticWill
    Canada7 months ago
  • A huge variety of fun SF stories.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RavenRunner
    8 months ago

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What is Escape Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly collection of science fiction short stories read with clear narration and thoughtful host commentary. Episodes typically pair a curated story with brief author notes or reflections, followed by audience-friendly wrap-ups that highlight themes, worldbuilding, and character arcs. Listeners often appreciate the variety of subgenres, from hard SF to intimate character-driven tales, and the show's emphasis on memory, identity, and resilience. A standout feature is the balance between strong storytelling and accessible discussion, plus occasional serialized or multi-episode arcs that invite deeper engagement with speculative worlds.

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Recent guests on Escape Pod include:

1. Sierra Bibi
2. Sharon Joss
3. S. C. Mills
4. Ace Tilton Ratcliff
5. Aimee Ogden
6. Isaac Harwood
7. David DeGraff
8. Natalia Theodoridou

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