
Speculative 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 | 752 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionScience Fiction | |||

In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland is joined by Shannon Fay and Marisa Mercurio to discuss horror, and especially its cozy variety. From the gothic to the slasher movie, how might texts withi... more
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, editor Michael Ireland reads 'Orchard Village Catalog' by Parker Peevyhouse.
You can read the full text of the story, and more about Parker Peevyhouse here.... more
In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland is joined by Cameron Miguel and Nick Hubble to discuss fantasy and its relationship to history and history-writing. Is some sense of the recordable past bak... more
In the first part of episode 5 of Writing While Disabled, Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston discuss some adjustments they'd like to see at science fiction conventions that would help create a more inclusive experience for all science fiction writers ... more
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Great site for speculative fiction! And all their stories and poems are available as podcasts.
Nice site and podcastings
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
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.
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.
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The content centers around speculative fiction and poetry, featuring readings, literary discussions, and critiques of both new and classic works within these genres. Topics often include themes of identity, inclusivity, and the evolving landscape of fantasy and science fiction literature. Noteworthy is the strong commitment to diverse representations and voices, frequently exploring complex issues such as disability, diaspora, and societal challenges through the lens of speculative narratives. The approach is both entertaining and thought-provoking, appealing to listeners interested in a deep dive into contemporary literature and its multifaceted relationship with cultural narratives and human experiences.
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Recent guests on Strange Horizons include:
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2. Arturo Serrano
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