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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, LIGHTSPEE... more

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This episode features "How to Setup Your Mourning Robot" by Angela Liu (©2025 by Angela Liu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "In the Zone" by Lisa M. Bradley (©2025 by Lisa M. Bradley) read by Roxanne Hernandez.

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This episode features "The Porniest Porn in Porntown" by Stephen Graham Jones (©2025 by Stephen Graham Jones) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Dirge and Gleam" by Micah Dean Hicks (©2025 by Micah Dean Hicks) read by Janina Edwards.

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Recent Guests

Sean McMullen
An Australian author with over 30 books published.
Episode: "Dating Fortune" by Sean McMullen + "Everyone Hates the Auditor" by Megan Chee
Stephen Graham Jones
New York Times bestselling author of 35 novels and collections
Episode: "The Porniest Porn in Porntown" by Stephen Graham Jones + "Dirge and Gleam" by Micah Dean Hicks
Micah Dean Hicks
Author of the upcoming story collection Vulture Gold and teaches creative writing
University of South Florida
Episode: "The Porniest Porn in Porntown" by Stephen Graham Jones + "Dirge and Gleam" by Micah Dean Hicks
Martin Cahill
Ignite Award nominated writer living just north of NYC
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Episode: "At the Bottom of the Bonfire" by Martin Cahill + "O Mechfighter, O Starsinger" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu
Osahon Ize-Iyamu
Nigerian writer of speculative fiction
Episode: "At the Bottom of the Bonfire" by Martin Cahill + "O Mechfighter, O Starsinger" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu
Cadwell Turnbull
Award-winning author of "The Lesson," "No Gods, No Monsters," and "We Are the Crisis."
Episode: "The Place I Came To" by Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko + "Apeiron" by Cadwell Turnbull
Jake Stein
Lives in Portland, Oregon, where he concocts strange tales on his laptop
Episode: "Beginning Before and After The End" by Jake Stein + "Last Meal Aboard the Awassa" by Kel Coleman
Kel Coleman
An IGNITE nominated author whose fiction has appeared in several notable publications
Episode: "Beginning Before and After The End" by Jake Stein + "Last Meal Aboard the Awassa" by Kel Coleman
Fatima Taqvi
Short story writer of horror and fantasy hailing from Karachi, Pakistan
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Episode: "Five Dispatches from Conflict Zone W-924/B..." by David Anaxagoras + "It Might Be He Returns" by Fatima Taqvi

Hosts

Janina Edwards
Host of the LIGHTSPEED Magazine story podcast, involved in bringing original stories to audio format, enhancing connection through narrative.
Allison Bell-Buse
Pleased to be your muse for the LIGHTSPEED magazine podcast, contributing significantly to the narration and production of its content.
Stefan Rudnicki
Producer and host of the LIGHTSPEED Magazine Podcast, Grammy Award-winning narrator enhancing story delivery with his voice.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 870 ratings
  • Always a wide selection of stories that make for a interesting listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    listener alan
    6 months ago
  • stop with the political opinions

    I do not care about what politics you support or don’t support John Joseph Adams. I listen to fiction stories to escape that nonsense. Please stop complaining about politics or i’ll have to unfollow you.

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    bekalorren
    United States10 months ago
  • Lights peed should avoid polluting the future with present day antisemitic bias. Let's hope that wisdom tribunals of the future won't look kindly on murders, kidnappings, and rapes of Jews.

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    reviewer5
    a year ago
  • So disillusioned

    This podcast was one of the bright spots that kept me going through the despairing months after the 2016 election. And now you are selling your souls by accepting political ads. I can no longer support the podcasts of John Joseph Adams.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Languorous Lass
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best podcast ever

    Been here almost since the beginning and it’s been amazing to watch the writers that you feature blossom and grow. I hope you get everything you want in life whoever does this podcast because it’s wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P.TwoBears
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of imaginative storytelling and the quality of narration, often highlighting the engaging production values.

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The content showcases a rich variety of speculative storytelling, bridging genres within science fiction and fantasy. Episodes typically feature original short stories that explore a range of themes, including identity, existence, socio-political issues, and personal relationships. The narratives are a blend of imaginative concepts and poignant commentary on the human experience, often highlighting voices from both established authors and emerging talents. Notably, the podcast presents well-produced audio adaptations that enhance the storytelling experience through professional narration and sound design.

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1. Sean McMullen
2. Stephen Graham Jones
3. Micah Dean Hicks
4. Martin Cahill
5. Osahon Ize-Iyamu
6. Cadwell Turnbull
7. Jake Stein
8. Kel Coleman

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