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The Drabblecast Audio Fiction Podcast

Norm Sherman
Speculative Fiction
Weird Fiction
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Alamo
Rusty Sue
Window Boy
Horror
Post-Apocalyptic World
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Adelehin Ijasan
The Drabblecast
Fantasy Literature
Texas
Psychological Thriller
Identity
Good Boy
H. Robert Barland
Newcastle
Australia
Ben Mueller

The Drabblecast is a weekly audio fiction magazine that offers strange stories for strange listeners.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes520Founded20 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Old tech wants to stay here on the Drabblecast this week! We bring you “Mindful Objects,” by Sandy Parsons (www.sandyparsons.com & bsky.app/profile/zazzeaux.bsky.social), read to you by Jonathan Lee Wilson! (taletellermedia.ca... more

This week on the show, the price for knowledge is steep! The Drabblecast presents an original story, “Storage Spaces,” by Hans Ege Wenger. Storage Spaces Hans Ege Wenger The man next door ate hard drives. That’s what Mrs. Magdalene said, and she knew... more

Norm gives us the low down on his disgusting clot procedure, and we present the story “All Roads Lead to Roam” by Christopher R. Muscato. Like the story? Why not follow Christopher’s social media for more updates? Chrisrmuscato.bsky.socialhttps://x.c... more

Come walk the road (or unsettling staircase leading down into the earth) less traveled this week on the Drabblecast, as we present author Rory Say’s story “The Bridge.” Enjoy! Episode Art by Bo Kaier The Bridge by Rory Say Before they were let loose ... more

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Jonathan Lee Wilson
Reader/Voice actor for the story
The Drabblecast
Episode: Drabblecast 511- Mindful Objects
Chris Campbell
Writer of speculative fiction and editor of a speculative fiction anthology.
Episode: Drabblecast 507 – Fatal Conditions
Onicia Mueller
Award-winning Caribbean comedian and writer.
Episode: Drabblecast 507 – Fatal Conditions
Thomas Ha
Nebula, Ignite, Hugo, Locus and Shirley Jackson Award-winning writer of speculative short fiction.
Episode: Drabblecast 506 – Window Boy
Kristen Holland
Narrator of the story this week
Nocturnal Transmissions Podcast
Episode: Drabblecast 504 – The Mub
Shaenon Garrity
Writer, artist, and cartoonist, best known for Narbonic and Girl Genius
Episode: Drabblecast 500 – The Repairers of Reality
Samir Sirk-Morato
A scientist, artist, and 2022 Brave New Weird Short Lister
Episode: Drabblecast 494 – Trifecta: The Sherman Evening Post
Kristi Noble
Author of the Shirley Jackson Award-nominated novel 'Bula'
Cemetery Gates
Episode: Drabblecast 494 – Trifecta: The Sherman Evening Post
Megan Keagle Anderson
A nerdy, queer, neurodivergent dark fiction writer
Episode: Drabblecast 494 – Trifecta: The Sherman Evening Post

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Norm Sherman
Host of The Drabblecast; long-running narrator and central figure in the show.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Scary, weird, funny, tearjerker

    As a rambling possible purple-people-eater, I can’t get enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinksabby
    United States3 months ago
  • Wooly wooly weird!

    In a great, imaginative, mesmerizing and immersive way. Well written, well wread, with just the right amount of production. Thanks!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnKRider
    United States4 months ago
  • Incredible!

    I have become a strange listener of strange stories all thanks to this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    horror_fanatical
    United States6 months ago
  • love this show ☺️

    Been a fun for over 10 years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TierneySteel
    United States10 months ago
  • Please I’m begging

    How can we let them know how much we need more, like so many more stories about Boojums and Mongoose and their partner. I’m in the hundreds for repeat listening for all three stories. I’m listening to Mongoose as Im writing this!Drabblecast is amazing to begin with. These top the list! I have them saved. I really would love to hear more from them in the same area/ universe code!💜❤️ Just realized that I posted before! I still feel the same appreciation just more words!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rivers 32467
    Canadaa year ago

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Fans highlight Norm Sherman's engaging narration and the unique, eerie vibe.

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A weekly audio fiction magazine known for strange, bizarre, and often eerie stories that blend horror, sci‑fi, and dark humor with vivid production. Recurring host pairings and rotating guest readers deliver atmospheric narratives, short-form experiments, and occasional novellas, guided by a calm, distinctive narration style. The collection often emphasizes memory, memory quirks, and the uncanny in everyday life, with a strong leaning toward speculative and strange fiction that rewards repeat listening. The show is particularly notable for its high production quality, imaginative storytelling, and a community around bizarre tales, making it a good fit for listeners who crave unusual fiction and immersive audio worlds. Potential sponsors or ... more

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1. Jonathan Lee Wilson
2. Chris Campbell
3. Onicia Mueller
4. Thomas Ha
5. Kristen Holland
6. Shaenon Garrity
7. Samir Sirk-Morato
8. Kristi Noble

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