StarShipSofa
Tony C SmithThe Audio Science Fiction Magazine
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 786 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionFictionDrama | |||
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Rudy Vener's stories have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, StarshipSofa, Sally Port Magazine, and The Beast Hunt Anthology Vol 1. He has won Connecticut's Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in Children's Literature, and been a finalist in the Ji... more
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Been listening to Starshipsofa since around 2007, I have listened to all Tony’s back catalogue since then. Tony’s podcast made me feel like I was at home, hearing a familiar accent and easy listening commentary. I to am from the north east ( Gateshead ) and was living in Australia at the time of discovery. I loved the post apocalyptic story that mentioned the north east land marks within its griping storylines, will have to hunt that one out again. Thanks Tony, I have donated a couple times a... more
Apple Podcasts5Nednil22
United Kingdom4 months ago Always enjoyable audio fiction, fun host, clean audio and lots of variety in stories
Podcast Addict54 months agoCptn-praxLike so many from the pioneering era, this podcast is well worth your attention. A high quality science fiction magazine in audio form, it has not only stories by top authors, but poems, commentary, and science articles.
Podcast Addict4a year agoLord Gro- Best Sci-Fi magazine out there in any form
Edit 2024: it’s still so amazing. It’s the best podcast out there. I can’t understand why everyone doesn’t know about it.
Edit 11/2021: starShipSofa is still the best fiction podcast in existence. I’m incredibly grateful to Tony . I love this show so much. I'm trying to even think of positive criticism...and I can't. Tony is the absolute BEST and does a great job hosting. Find the episode where he gets his super Scottish dad to narrate the fiction. I listened a few weeks ago? And I'm STILL laugh... more
Apple Podcasts5P.TwoBears
United States2 years ago - Recently discovered
And such a treat. Tony has done brilliant work for many years now and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working my way through them. I highly recommend the podcast to lovers of science fiction. I really hope that Tony gets through his current medical problems. Lots of love…
Apple Podcasts4British-PostmanUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #158 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #106 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #184 |  Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  France/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #140 |  Germany/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Italy/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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What is StarShipSofa about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Featuring a rich tapestry of science fiction narratives, this audio magazine immerses listeners in a variety of compelling stories told by talented narrators. Each episode typically showcases a piece of original fiction alongside discussions and reflections on genre history, cultural impact, and thematic analysis, making it a dynamic space for both storytelling and literary exploration. The inclusion of guest segments often enhances the depth of conversation around the featured works, engaging listeners with both entertainment and insight into the genre's evolution. Unique elements include the host's personal anecdotes and the recurring analysis segments, offering an engaging blend of narrative and commentary.
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How many episodes of StarShipSofa are there?
StarShipSofa launched 19 years ago and published 786 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 StarShipSofa include:
1. Rudy Verner
2. Kelsey Hutton
3. Christina M. Rau
4. Jay Caselberg
5. Richard Dansky
6. Kevin Craybould
7. Doni Nicoll-Duir
8. Gustavo Bondoni
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