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The Fantasy Fiction Podcast

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded19 years ago
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Author : Angela Liu Narrator : Pine Gonzalez Host : Raul Bimenyimana Audio Producer : Wilson Fowlie Previously published in khōréō issue 3.2 (August 2023) Content note for references to suicide Rated PG-13 Kwong’s Bath by Angela Liu The visits start ... more

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Author : Effie Seiberg Narrator : Summer Fletcher Host : Devin Martin Audio Producer : Wilson Fowlie PodCastle 959: TALES FROM THE VAULTS: The Travel Guide to the Dimension of Lost Things is a PodCastle original. Content note for depression Rated PG-... more

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Author : Chaitanya Murali Narrator : Kaushik Narasimhan Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes Previously published by Kaleidotrope, 2024 Contents Notes for colonisation, enslavement, torture, racism, and references to sexual assault Rated R ... more

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Author : Chaitanya Murali Narrator : Kaushik Narasimhan Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes Previously published by Kaleidotrope, 2024 Contents Notes for colonisation, enslavement, torture, racism, and references to sexual assault Rated R ... more

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Effie Seiberg
Nebula-winning and Hugo- and Sturgeon-nominated fantasy and science-fiction writer
Author
Episode: PodCastle 959: TALES FROM THE VAULTS: The Travel Guide to the Dimension of Lost Things
Lia Lao
Author of the story Revolutions, as told by a Humble Rice Farmer
Writer of literary/speculative fiction
Episode: PodCastle 956: Revolutions, as Told by a Humble Rice Farmer
Kai Ashante Wilson
Author of the story
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Episode: PodCastle 955: TALES FROM THE VAULTS: The Lamentation of Their Women
Erin Keating
Author of The Grief Eaters
Author
Episode: PodCastle 954: The Grief Eaters
Gregory Marlow
Author of An Acre a Year
Gregory Marlow
Episode: PodCastle 950: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Reapings
RJ Aurand
Author of The Deading Veil
RJ Aurand
Episode: PodCastle 950: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Reapings
Jeanna Cammarano
Author of Taking Root
Jeanna Cammarano
Episode: PodCastle 950: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Reapings
Karen Menzel
Reader for An Acre a Year
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Episode: PodCastle 950: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Reapings
Rosie Sentman
Reader for The Deading Veil
PodCastle
Episode: PodCastle 950: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Reapings

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Matt Dovey
Host of PodCastle; primary presenter and episode guide

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 767 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    bikebiddy
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Was a great podcast once

    Now it’s a political, opinionated podcast that uses stories to push opinions. Sad.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tatabubutata
    Israel8 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 Addict
    1
    Ari.Ech0
    9 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    Atlantanre
    United States10 months ago
  • wonderful

    i am a new subscriber. your tales are emotional and lovely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeLee Lauree
    United Statesa year ago

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Positive notes often highlight nurturing of diverse authors and strong performances.
Listeners praise the high production values and the breadth of fantasy voices.

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Apple Podcasts
#115
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#84
France/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#243
France/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#52
Israel/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#69
Ireland/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#85
Finland/Fiction/Drama

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This show specializes in high-quality fantasy short fiction readings, often pairing author-created text with intimate narration and thoughtful host framing. Episodes frequently feature literary guests, diverse voices, and discussions that touch on memory, power, identity, and societal critique, all presented with strong production values and clear sponsor integration. Listeners may appreciate the blend of lyrical storytelling, performance, and context around each piece, making it appealing for fans of speculative fiction and audio storytelling audiences who enjoy thoughtful world-building and character-driven tales.

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Recent guests on PodCastle include:

1. Effie Seiberg
2. Lia Lao
3. Kai Ashante Wilson
4. Erin Keating
5. Gregory Marlow
6. RJ Aurand
7. Jeanna Cammarano
8. Karen Menzel

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