
The Fantasy Fiction Podcast
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionArtsDramaBooks | |||

Author : Tony Dunnell Narrator : Devin Martin Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes PodCastle 949: The Troll Road is a PodCastle original. Rated PG-13 The Troll Road by Tony Dunnell Sir Lederick dismounted in the Humble Woods on the southern... more
Authors : Bree Wernicke and AnaMaria Curtis Narrators : Kat Kourbeti and C. L. Clark Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Wilson Fowlie “How I Did Not Make Friends With Teniel eu Letxie” was previously published in Baffling Magazine, Issue 14, January ... more
Author : J. L. Akagi Narrator : Jo Moran Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes PodCastle 947: Why a Spider Needs a Parachute is a PodCastle original. Content notes for domestic violence and spiders. Big — friendly! — spiders Rated R Why a Sp... more
Author : Charlotte Ashley Narrator : Tatiana Grey Host : Ziv Wities Audio Producer : Wilson Fowlie Previously ran as episode 517 and first published in Fantasy & Science Fiction. Rated PG-13 A Fine Balance By Charlotte Ashley My mistress, Shoanna Yil... more
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When Matt gives his perspectives on the stories and life it resonates strongly for me. Podcastle is an institution. Long may it reign
Now it’s a political, opinionated podcast that uses stories to push opinions. Sad.
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.
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
i am a new subscriber. your tales are emotional and lovely.
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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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1. Merc Fenn Wolfmoor
2. C. L. Clark
3. André Geleynse
4. Amanda Helms
5. Mar Vincent
6. Beth Goder
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