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TALL TALE TV - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories

Chris Herron
Lesley Herron
Of Monsters and Mushrooms
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Time Travel
Artificial Intelligence
Of Risk and Relativity
Death
Prince Hollow
Lucian
Eric
Family Death
Temporary Hiatus
Technology
Sci-Fi
Cadillac
Friendship
Family Dynamics
TALL TALE TV
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Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure. My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally... more

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Intelligent Design ep. 823 Roger Ley has self-published eight novels and one anthology of speculative stories. He was born and educated mainly in London, but spent some of his formative years in Saudi Arabia. Later, he worked as an engineer in the oi... more

Hindsight ep. 822 E.B. Sommer's work has appeared in The Daily Tomorrow, Moonday Mag, and The Stygian Zine. On April 17th, 2026 one of her stories will appear in the latest Harvey Duckman anthology, the Soup of Causality, available on Amazon. She is... more

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Of Monsters and Mushrooms, Ch. 14 (book 1 NEW) ep. 813 A Dash of Ninja-nuity

NOTE: This is a rewrite of book 1. Originally, 'Of Monsters and Mushrooms' was supposed to be a multi-part short story that transformed halfway through into a novel. This... more

Dead Skin of the Basilisk ep. 820 Calle Sundbom is a Psychology student from Sweden. They like to experiment with literary form. What they read is mostly pulp stuff. Things that challenge how we can tell stories. Those stories always inspire them.

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Recent Guests

R. F. Daniels
A queer, non-binary writer and software engineer
Episode: "Upload in Progress" - SciFi Short Story - by R. F. Daniels
Roger Ley
Self-published author known for speculative stories
Episode: "Nighthawks" - A scifi short story about love even in death - by Roger Ley
Vladimir Hlocky
Author of Old Oak Greg, known for experimental short stories ranging from fantasy to sci-fi.
Episode: "Old Oak Greg" - A dream-like fantasy short story about the wisdom in nature and transformation in silence - by Vladimir Hlocky
Makayla Nielson
Author of The Caretaker's Greenhouse
Makayla Nielson's personal website
Episode: "The Caretaker's Greenhouse" - A tragic fantasy short story about loss - by Makayla Nielson
Andrew Newall
Author of Wild Voices
Razur Cuts, Honeyguide Literary Magazine
Episode: "Wild Voices" - An urban fantasy short story about a girl who befriends a fox - by Andrew Newall
Xan van Rooyen
Climber, Tattoo Collector, and Peanut Butter Connoisseur, Xan van Rooyen is an autistic, non-binary storyteller from South Africa, currently living in Finland.
Sauuti Collective
Episode: "Story-Eater, Spin a Yarn of Chaos" - A Dark Fantasy Short Story - Chris Herron
Isaiah Williams
24-year-old author from Atlanta, Georgia
Episode: "For seven days and whatever comes after" - A fantasy short story about a cranky old alchemist and his would-be apprentace - Isaiah Williams
S.J. Walker
Author of short stories in dark fantasy
Dragon Soul Press
Episode: "The Werewolf Next Door" - A horror story - by S.J. Walker
Gustavo Bondoni
A novelist and short story writer with over 400 stories published in 15 countries in seven languages.
Author
Episode: "Chinese Eye" - A funny short story about the oriental prophesy racket - by Gustavo Bondoni

Host

Chris Herron
Professional voice actor and host, dedicated to narrating a diverse array of science fiction and fantasy short stories, as well as providing insights about featured authors in each episode.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • My favorite Short Story Podcast

    Love the stories, but also love all of the voices. I sometimes forget it just the host. I miss the difference voices when listening to other story podcasts. Also love the various series. Great podcast if you like fantasy or sci-FI!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LadyLizbug
    United States2 years ago
  • Favorite Bedtime Story Show!

    Throughly enjoy my nightly listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    San Diego 007
    United States2 years ago
  • The perfect short story pod

    I love this show. The host/narrator does a phenomenal job and always welcomes feedback. So glad I stumbled on to this pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bwdesmo
    United States2 years ago
  • Decent podcast but…

    I enjoy the narration style, but I sure wish you didn’t do so many super short narrations. I listen at work and having to constantly fiddle with my phone because a story is only 10 or so minutes, is really annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    stressed out 321
    United States2 years ago
  • I’ve listened to this over and over! I love the variety of short stories and Chris Herron is a great narrator.

    Audible
    5
    Stacie Kindle
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of storytelling styles and genres, noting that the narration brings stories to life in compelling ways.
The host's engaging delivery and diverse selection of authors have resulted in positive feedback about the overall quality of content.
Some listeners express a desire for longer episodes or deeper explorations of specific themes, indicating a preference for extended content in addition to the short stories.
The personal journey of the host resonates with many, as listeners connect with the emotional background driving the creation of the podcast.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#206
New Zealand/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#246
Hong Kong/Arts/Books

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"Wild Pistols" - SciFi Short Story - by Carla Ra
Q: So which way do you think it was?
Whether David was actually a robot or human and delusional.
Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 23 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
Q: What brings you here?
We are here to monitor your performance.

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What is TALL TALE TV about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rich tapestry of narrated science fiction and fantasy short stories unfolds throughout this series, featuring an array of genres from epic fantasies and space operas to urban sci-fi and steampunk. Each episode is hosted by a talented voice actor who skillfully brings to life not only standalone tales but also excerpts from intriguing novellas and serialized novels. The podcast not only showcases stories from diversely rooted authors across the globe but also offers deeper insights into their backgrounds, often enabling listeners to connect with the writers directly. The overarching theme emphasizes the journey of imagination, served with a touch of personal dedication from the host, who transformed a challenging life experience into a pla... more

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1. R. F. Daniels
2. Roger Ley
3. Vladimir Hlocky
4. Makayla Nielson
5. Andrew Newall
6. Xan van Rooyen
7. Isaiah Williams
8. S.J. Walker

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