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It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton
Love
Death
The Odyssey Problem
Coffin Maker
Red Shirts
Storytelling
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death
Caroline M. Joachim
Time Travel
Disassembling Light
Canis Lupus Familiaris
Travel
Loss
Theater
Marriage
Grief
Federated Cultural Republic
The Sort
Technology
Family

You may recognize Wil Wheaton's name from his acting work in television shows like The Big Bang Theory, Leverage, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, or 1985's timeless classic, Stand By Me. You may recognize his voice from one of the many audio books he's narrated, including number one New York Times bestseller, Ready Player One, John Scalzi's award-winning Collapsing Empire Trilogy, or even his ... more

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Latest Episodes

“Teeth" by Kemi Ashing-Giwa, narrated by Wil

Original Publication Credit: Kaleidotrope (2025)

It's Storytime was produced in 2025 by Traveler Enterprises, Inc., who holds the copyright. Our producer is Harris Lane. Our Story Producer and Director i... more

Wil sits down with Mary Robinette Kowal. He also reads a piece of her flash fiction, “With Her Serpent Locks”

Content warning: the episode contains sounds of rumbling and thunder, and mention of snakes.

To learn more about this author, please visit... more

"As One Listens to the Rain" by Andrea Chapela, narrated by Wil

Original Publication Credit: Uncanny (2022) translated by Emma Törzs

Original Spanish published by Editorial Almadía (2020) as part of the short story collection “Ansibles, perfiladore... more

"The Portal Keeper” by Lavie Tidhar, narrated by Wil

Original Publication Credit:

Uncanny Magazine, 2022 (text)

Uncanny Magazine, 2022 (audio)

The Year’s Best Fantasy: Volume 2 (text and audio)

Podcastle, 2024 (audio)

To learn more about the au... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Robinette Kowal
Author and storyteller
Episode: Author Interview: Mary Robinette Kowal
Chelsea Sutton
LA-based writer and director, author of End of Play
Chelsea Sutton (Author)
Episode: Re-Release: “End of Play” by Chelsea Sutton
Megan Chee
Author of The God of Minor Troubles
Self-identified author
Episode: Re-Release: “The God of Minor Troubles” by Megan Chee
Dominique Dickey
Speculative fiction writer and game designer
Sly Robot Games
Episode: "The Last Lucid Day" by Dominique Dickey
Kylie Lee Baker
Sunday Times bestselling author of dark fantasy and horror novels such as The Keeper of Night, The Scarlet Alchemist, and Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zhang.
Episode: "Lily, The Immortal" by Kylie Lee Baker
Rati Mehrotra
Born and raised in India, Rati Mehrotra now lives and writes in Toronto, Canada. She is the author of the science fantasy novels Mark's Woman and Mahi Mata, published by Harper Voyager, and the YA fantasy novel, Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove, published by Wednesday Books.
Harper Voyager
Episode: "Magnificent Maurice, or the Flowers of Immortality" by Rati Mehrotra
Senaa Ahmad
An author and Clarion 2018 alum, her writing includes stories published in Nightmare Magazine, Strange Horizons, and Auger Magazine.
Macmillan
Episode: "The Skin of a Teenage Boy is Not Alive" by Senaa Ahmad
AnaMaria Curtis
Author of The Coffin Maker
Episode: “The Coffin Maker” by AnaMaria Curtis
F.E. Choe
Korean-American writer, winner of the Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award
Clark's World Magazine
Episode: "Swarm X1048 - Ethological Field Report: Canis Lupus Familiaris, '6'" by F.E. Choe

Host

Wil Wheaton
Host and narrator known for engaging, expressive storytelling and collaboration with authors.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 813 ratings
  • Amazing Stories

    Wil’s story choice is superb. I can tell that every narrative he shares has personal meaning to him, and this leads to very dynamic and engaging storytelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coffee coffee coffee coffee
    United Statesa month ago
  • I look forward to listening each week. Wil selects such engaging stories, and his narration is wonderful. It also makes my heart so happy for him. You can hear the joy in his voice in every episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Felecia
    a month ago
  • So creative!

    I greatly enjoy the creativity of the stories. Such imagination and of course Wil’s narration is second to none! I look forward to every new release!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    302jlw
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great story experience

    I really enjoy listening to Wil present these stories in creative and compelling ways. He and his team do so much more than just “read a story”. They create an opportunity to help us really edoerience the story in many different ways. I look forward to each new release. Thanks for doing such a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcgrigor
    Canadaa month ago
  • Stories

    Amazing storytelling! I am mentally transported with Wil Wheaton’s words to different times, often different planets that m y commute to work is joyous! Thank you for your voice work. LL&P

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soleta3
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the narrator's warm, engaging delivery and strong storytelling vibe.
The show is described as a comforting, high-quality addition to speculative fiction listening.
Fans highlight diverse story selections and new author discoveries.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#62
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Apple Podcasts
#108
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#170
United Kingdom/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#131
France/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#145
Australia/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#178
Germany/Fiction

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A storytelling-focused audio series that features Wil Wheaton guiding listeners through a rotation of short speculative and literary tales. Episodes spotlight themes like grief, memory, identity, immortality, and the ethics of technology, often weaving in strong emotional arcs, rich world-building, and author spotlights. The format blends live narration, occasional framing by Wheaton, and occasional behind-the-scenes or production notes, making it a strong pick for listeners who enjoy intimate, well-narrated fiction and discovery of new storytellers. Notable strengths include Wheaton's consistent narration craft, curated story selections across hard sci‑fi, fantasy, and literary fiction, and guest authors whose voices and themes align with ... more

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1. Mary Robinette Kowal
2. Chelsea Sutton
3. Megan Chee
4. Dominique Dickey
5. Kylie Lee Baker
6. Rati Mehrotra
7. Senaa Ahmad
8. AnaMaria Curtis

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