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Uncanny Magazine Podcast

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A monthly podcast featuring selected material from Uncanny Magazine, including fiction, poetry, and interviews.

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Latest Episodes

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Caravan" by AnaMaria Curtis, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Dreamscape with the Devil" by Dr. Taylor Byas, as read by Matt Peters

Interview: Michael Damian Thomas Interviews AnaMaria Curt... more

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Garden” by Emma Törzs, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “Wishbone” by Prosper C. Ìféányí, as read by Matt Peters

Interview: Michael Damian Thomas interviews Emma Törzs

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Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Diner at the Intersection of Duty and Despair” by John Chu, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: “Soft, Your Grief, and Leporine” by Lora Gray, as read by Erika Ensign

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Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Breaker of Mountains and Rivers" by Aliette de Bodard, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: “moth boy” by Praise Osawaru, as read by Matt Peters

Interview: Michael Damian Thomas interviews Aliett... more

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Recent Guests

Ana Maria Curtis
Author of the short story "The Caravan" featured in the episode
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #66A
Dr. Taylor Byas
Poet and author reading "Dreamscape with the Devil"
The Rumpus
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #66A
Emma Törzs
Author and teacher, known for her debut novel 'Ink Blood Sister Scribe'.
Macalester College
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #65B
Aliette de Bodard
Author of the podcast story "The Breaker of Mountains and Rivers"
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #64B
Caroline M. Yoachim
Award-nominated author known for her intricate narratives and themes focused on architecture and the human experience
Author, Uncanny Magazine Interviewer
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #64A
Stephanie Malia Morris
Author of the story featured in this episode, "The Island with Animals"
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #63B
Samantha Mills
Nebula, Locus, and Theodore Sturge Memorial Award-winning author
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #63A
Tade Thompson
Multi-award-winning writer of novels, short stories, and screenplays, with a background in medicine and psychiatry.
Author of 'The Flaming Embusen'
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #62B
JR. Dawson
Golden Crown Award-winning author of The First Bright Thing and teacher at Drexel University's MFA program for creative writing
Drexel University
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #62A

Hosts

Michael Damian Thomas
Co-editor-in-chief and co-publisher of Uncanny Magazine, known for his contributions to speculative fiction and the literary community.
Lynne M. Thomas
Co-editor-in-chief and co-publisher of Uncanny Magazine, recognized for her expertise in rare books and engagement with speculative narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Tangled Earbuds 58

    Wonderful story telling

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Burrell
    United States4 months ago
  • The best speculative fiction is in Uncanny

    Unforgettable stories found here from thoughtful, incisive curators of the best in speculative fiction.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deborah MZ
    United Statesa year ago
  • I tried the first 10 episodes, and none of the stories really impressed me. Most of the stories are about relationships, not ideas, and several episodes seemed to be about processing relationship trauma. This an interesting subgenre of speculative fiction but is not fun for me. I ended up unsubscribing.

    Podchaser
    Sarah B
    2 years ago
  • Hopeful, beautiful, and curated with love - fine fiction and poetry piped straight into your space unicorn space helmet.

    Podchaser
    5
    Matt Boothman
    5 years ago
  • I love this magazine and the podcast brings it to life!

    Podchaser
    5
    dagda
    6 years ago

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Some listeners express a desire for a more streamlined format, indicating a mixed response to the casual conversational elements before the main content.
Listeners appreciate the insightful storytelling and the commitment to showcasing diverse voices in speculative fiction.
High production quality and excellent narration are frequently mentioned as standout features.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Uncanny Magazine Podcast #66A
Q: What was the easiest part of writing this story? And what was the most challenging thing?
The easiest part was identifying elements like the caravan and characters, while the most challenging was revising to bring those elements together into a coherent, engaging short story.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #66A
Q: What was your starting point or inspiration for the story?
Ana Maria Curtis was inspired by the image of a highway overpass and similar small towns seen on her drive back from her parents' home, leading her to explore community life under the overpass.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #65B
Q: What was the easiest part of writing the story? What was the most challenging bit?
My secret happy place in writing is descriptions of nature; the challenge was giving up my control on the plot.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #65B
Q: What was your starting point or the inspiration for this story?
I had an image come to me of sitting on a hot roof, looking down into someone else's garden and watching their flowers bloom.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #64B
Q: Tell us about something you've read, watched, or consumed lately that you'd like to share with our listeners.
Aliette shared her enjoyment of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time for its beautiful visuals and how it successfully shows the characters' lives.

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7. Samantha Mills
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