Selected Shorts
Symphony SpaceOur greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionBooksArts | |||
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of The New Yorker. One of the magazine’s strengths has always been its fiction, and honor of this winning literary streak, this year saw the release of the collection, A Century ... more
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about secrets that are just beneath the surface of the narratives and lives of the characters. In Walter Dean Myers’ “The Beast in the Labyrinth” children must conceal their real selves in a hostile society. T... more
Selected Shorts celebrates this important collection each year, and this show, presented by host Meg Wolitzer, reprises works from the 2022 Best American edition selected by guest editor Andrew Sean Greer. Included are “The Little Widow from the Capi... more
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- Best Short Story Pidcast
I look forward to every new podcast! The variety of stories and performers is excellent. The hosts are great and interview give us insight as listeners.
Apple Podcasts5Greygardenmor
United Statesa month ago - Good enough
The stories are interesting, but sometimes they’re kind of a miss, like what was the point of that story.. It’s like a knock off version of the Moth. But the host Meg needs to just make her own podcast where she talks the whole time because she’s clearly dying to be important and heard. She talks way way too much and she kills it for me.
Apple Podcasts3liklkiklikkikUnited Statesa month ago - Fantastic listening
Not only are the story choices incredible with a wide berth of subjects but the performers/ narrators are magic.
Take a tiny head vacation to one of these fictional destinations. I really love this show. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5TheFakeHumanUnited Statesa month ago - And a big yellow taxi
I really enjoy the observations and insights host Meg Wolitzer brings to Selected Shorts. I have been a fan of the show since before the word “podcast” made its debut, and loved waking up Sunday mornings to hear host Isaiah Sheffer introduce and sometimes perform the spoken stories. While I miss his low key demeanor and his polished voice, I was very pleased when Meg took the lead after Isaiah’s passing.
Meg brings to the show a writer’s appreciation for the stories and the writers behind the s... more
Apple Podcasts51955ChrisOldTownUnited States2 months ago - What is going on?
Update: is no one in the SS world hearing what we are all Saying about Meg? Read. The. Reviews. Even the 5 star ones are begging for Meg to shush up. Those of us who have loved this platform for over 25 years simply cannot wrap our heads around her silly and cringey intrusions. The "I love Meg" reviews are extremely rare and imo faker than a 3 dollar bill. She picks her own story to read this week? Then does commentary on it? It was a horrible story. The audience was sound asleep. Full of refer... more
Apple Podcasts1Micah StraussUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #8 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #105 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #246 | United Kingdom/Arts |
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What is Selected Shorts about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A curated exploration into the world of short stories featuring talented actors reading compelling narratives, this podcast masterfully weaves humor, poignancy, and social commentary through its selection of literary works. Each episode typically showcases various themes, from complex human relationships to elements of humor, while also taking a critical look at issues like censorship and identity. Notably, the format invites listeners to engage with diverse voices from literature, film, and comedy, enhancing the richness of the storytelling experience. Unique to the format is the blend of reflection and entertainment, as the host often shares insights about the narratives and their authors, allowing for deeper connection with the material.... more
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1. The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
2. The New Yorker: Fiction
3. The Moth
4. Snap Judgment
5. This American Life
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Selected Shorts launched 18 years ago and published 35 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 Selected Shorts include:
1. Kirsten Vangsness
2. Yetide Badaki
3. Alysia Reiner
4. Patricia Kalember
5. Bebe Neuwirth
6. Richard Masur
7. Chinasa Ogbuagu
8. Judy Blume
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