PodCastle
Escape Artists FoundationThe Fantasy Fiction Podcast
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFictionArtsBooks | |||
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Author : P. H. Low Narrator : Jo Moran Host : Eleanor R. Wood Audio Producer : Eric Valdes Previously published in Fantasy Magazine, March 2023 Rated PG-13 The Will of the God of Music by P. H. Low You hear the door open as if in dreaming. Back when ... more
Author : Emily Munro Narrator : Sandra Espinoza Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Wilson Fowlie PodCastle 952: Putti Call is a PodCastle original. Rated R Putti Call By Emily Munro Hopefully you’ve never tried to stuff a struggling toddler into a do... more
Author : C. J. Lavigne Narrator : Nicola Chapman Host : Tarver Nova Audio Producer : Eric Valdes PodCastle 951: TALES FROM THE VAULTS: ‘Til Death is a PodCastle original. Content note for grief Rated PG-13 ‘Til Death by C. J. Lavigne My dear Clarinda... more
Authors : Gregory Marlow, RJ Aurand and Jeanna Cammarano Narrators : Karen Menzel (née Bovenmyer), Rosie Sentman and Dani Daly Host : Wilson Fowlie Audio Producer : Wilson Fowlie PodCastle 950: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Reapings is a PodCastle orig... more
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- Luv Matt Davies
When Matt gives his perspectives on the stories and life it resonates strongly for me. Podcastle is an institution. Long may it reign
Apple Podcasts5bikebiddy
New Zealand4 months ago - Was a great podcast once
Now it’s a political, opinionated podcast that uses stories to push opinions. Sad.
Apple Podcasts1Tatabubutata
Israel6 months ago The other podcasts by the production team are far better (escape pod, pseudo pod). This one is insufferable. The host is awful, and attempts to rainbow wash and virtue signal half of everything, and find "patriarchy" or similar in EVERYTHING.(and I'm NB and not straight btw). In doing so, it becomes insufferable and irritating.
Stories are average, the music..oh dear god the music. Either declare the bias, or make it an actual fantasy short story podcast and remove it.
Podcast Addict18 months agoAri.Ech0- Prioritizes emotional expression over solid writing and narrative
This is an interesting podcast if you’re looking for something a little experimental, that seems to prioritize emotional expression over great writing and narrative. The people who make it or obviously very passionate and there is value in that. Unfortunately, I think some of the short stories would be better off if the author just worked on poetry to express themselves since it feels like their chief goal is self expression. I’m definitely a progressive, but I wonder if this pod puts too much... more
Apple Podcasts3Atlantanre
United States8 months ago - wonderful
i am a new subscriber. your tales are emotional and lovely.
Apple Podcasts5LeeLee LaureeUnited States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #118 | United States/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Canada/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  France/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #217 | France/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Australia/Fiction/Drama |
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A long-running fantasy fiction anthology with a strong emphasis on storytelling, intimate worldbuilding, and literary themes. Episodes showcase standalone and serialized fantasy tales read by a rotating cast, often paired with author interviews or contextual framing by the host that highlights craft, representation, and social themes. Production tends to foreground thoughtful discussion, diverse voices, and a mix of high-literary and accessible fantasy, making it an appealing listen for fans of imaginative fiction, narrative-driven podcasts, and authors seeking gentle but clear platforms for their work.
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PodCastle launched 18 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on PodCastle include:
1. Gregory Marlow
2. RJ Aurand
3. Jeanna Cammarano
4. Karen Menzel
5. Rosie Sentman
6. Dani Daly
7. Tony Dunnell
8. Bree Wernicke
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