StarShipSofa
Tony C SmithThe Audio Science Fiction Magazine
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 807 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionDramaFiction | |||
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- Episode 775
This is the most poorly read episode I’ve ever listened to. Was there no rehearsal? This dude rereads sentences so many times! Why is there no editing? Can you not keep in the mistakenly read parts? Holy moly.
This was my first exposure to this podcast and so far I’m not impressed
Apple Podcasts2Freshlan
Canada7 months ago - Highly recommended
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 Kingdoma year ago Always enjoyable audio fiction, fun host, clean audio and lots of variety in stories
Podcast Addict5a year 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 Addict42 years 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 States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #156 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #82 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #181 | Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #135 |  France/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Germany/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  Australia/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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What is StarShipSofa about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Fans of speculative fiction and world-building enjoy a long-running, text-to-audio magazine style show that blends original SF short stories with genre history segments and host commentary. Episodes typically pair a strong science fiction tale—often featuring spacefaring narratives, temporal or technological twists—with light, insightful discussions about the genre's history, fictional worlds, and authorial craft. A standout quality is the seamless integration of storytelling with critical context, plus a host team that brings warmth, charisma, and a sense of community to a global listenership. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want immersive fiction paired with thoughtful background on how stories evolved and why they matter tod... more
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Recent guests on StarShipSofa include:
1. Zed Hope Simon
2. Jeremy Szal
3. Tanabe Seia
4. Scott Edelman
5. Cat Rambo
6. Kenneth Mark Hoover
7. Christina Rau
8. Caren Gussoff Sumption
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