Strange Horizons
The Strange Horizons Editorial CollectiveSpeculative fiction and poetry, literary criticism, and interviews from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 756 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionScience Fiction | |||
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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, editor Michael Ireland presents "I Wish You Died Laughing" by Lio Abendan, read by Jenna Hanchey
You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lio Abendan here... more
In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Paul Kincaid and Dawn Macdonald join Dan Hartland to discuss style: What is it, what does it do, how can we think about it? And why does SFF seem to have such a fraught ... more
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, editor Michael Ireland presents "The Aquarium of Lost Souls" by Natasha King, read by Jenna Hanchey
You can read the full text of the story, and more about Natasha King here... more
In this episode, as part of our 2026 criticism special issue Tristan Beiter introduces us to the Ursula K. Le Guin book club he's been taking part in. The group discusses the book club as a forum for, and a practice of, criticism. How does it differ ... more
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- Great site for speculative fiction!
Great site for speculative fiction! And all their stories and poems are available as podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5Gherkin Rick
United States4 years ago Nice site and podcastings
Podchaser55 years agopranita deshpande- Inconsistent Stories, Inconsistent Narration, Inconsistent Language
I’ve listed to Strange Horizons for years, and recently it’s declined. Or maybe the novelty of a fiction podcast has worn off and when compared to others, I’m just less impressed. The stories are sometimes good, sometimes not and there doesn’t seem to be a strong editorial hand. The narration switches between a set of what I assume are volunteers, and it ranges from decent to horrible; sometimes heavily accented, sometimes very poor audio quality. Recently they’ve also started doing narrations ... more
Apple Podcasts2w.eathermanUnited States5 years ago - Brilliant broadcast
Cassini packets home so well expresses the wonderful enthusiasm of science and scientists. For a podcast to broadcast poems and such poems, thanks a bunch people, it is appreciated.
Apple Podcasts5hateindieantiscience
United Kingdom8 years ago - Great stories, acceptable narration
I love how the Strange Horizons editors choose high-quality stories from diverse authors and about diverse experiences. It's so much better to have this great mix of stories, instead of the boring same old, same old.
And I love having no-advertisement listener supported free short story readings.
Anaea Lay's narration is so-so. It's not bad, and it doesn't get in the way. Every story is read exactly like every other story, though, and it is sometimes hard to focus.
Apple Podcasts4JguldiUnited States8 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Israel/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Switzerland/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Belgium/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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What is Strange Horizons about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers speculative fiction, fantasy, poetry, and literary criticism, often weaving interviews with editors, reviewers, and authors into thoughtful conversations about style, storytelling, and publishing. Recent discussions highlight how style and historical context shape reader experience, the role of editors in shaping anthologies and magazines, and the importance of inclusive perspectives across genres. A notable strength is its combination of rigorous critique with accessible, imaginative storytelling, plus occasional author-focused masterclasses and anniversary retrospectives that reveal a long-running commitment to marginalized voices and diverse forms of expression. Potential listeners who enjoy deep literary analysis paire... more
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2. Dawn Macdonald
3. R.B. Lemberg
4. Arturo Serrano
5. Aisha Subramanian
6. Dan Hartland
7. Hebe Stanton
8. Romie Stott
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