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Uncanny Magazine Podcast

Uncanny Magazine
Uncanny Magazine
Nebula Awards
Kickstarter
World Fantasy Award
Science Fiction
Hugo Awards
Hansel and Gretel
Gothic Horror
Woodmask
Loneliness Universe
Fairy Tales
Caitlin
Locus Awards
Isolation
Signs Of Life
Hugo Award
Chicago Tardis
Fantasy
Covid-19
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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 Woman Who Stole Flowers" by Theodora Goss, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "The Truth About Wolves" by Marissa Lingen, as read by Matt Peters

Interview: Michael Damian Thomas Interviews Theo... more

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "What We Mean When We Talk About The Hole In The Bathroom" by Angela Liu, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "The Mighty Impervious Woman Considers Retirement" by Izzy Wasserstein, as read by Erika Ens... more

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "This Story Does Not Exist" by Kylie Lee Baker, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "The Parsley Girl " by Theodora Goss, as read by Erika Ensign

Interview: Michael Damian Thomas Interviews Kylie Lee... more

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Doorkeepers" by A. T. Greenblatt, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "No Kings / No Soldiers" by A.M. Tuomala, as read by Matt Peters

Interview: Michael Damian Thomas Interviews A. T. Greenblatt... more

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Recent Guests

Kylie Lee Baker
Sunday Times bestselling author of dark fantasy and horror novels
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68B
Theodora Goss
World Fantasy, Locus, and Mythopoeic Award-winning author
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68B
A. T. Greenblatt
Nebula Award-winning writer and mechanical engineer
Uncanny Magazine
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68A
A. M. Tuomala
Author and poet known for works published in various anthologies
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68A
Rati Mehrotra
Author known for 'The Teleporting Disaster Fairy' story featured in the podcast
Uncanny Magazine
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #67B
Angel Leal
Author of the poem featured in the episode, 'My Duende in the Wall and in the Mirror'
Uncanny Magazine
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #67B
Somto Ihezue
Nigerian writer, filmmaker, and editor
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #67A
Alaya Dawn Johnson
Award-winning short story writer and author of eight novels for adults and young adults, currently a visiting professor in the MFA program of Queens College.
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Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #66B
Susan L. Lin
Taiwanese American storyteller and writer, known for her literary visual art and various publications.
Episode: Uncanny Magazine Podcast #66B

Host

Michael Damian Thomas
Publisher and editor-in-chief of Uncanny Magazine (and associated podcast host).

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Good stories, but…

    The host just doesn’t work for me. I tend to skip his intro where he says space unicorns a million times and I also skip the interviews cuz they’re just not very interesting.

    The stories themselves are pretty good although some really aren’t suited for audio format.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jnate221
    United States6 months ago
  • Tangled Earbuds 58

    Wonderful story telling

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Burrell
    United Statesa year 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 States2 years 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.

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

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    5
    Matt Boothman
    5 years ago

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Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68B
Q: What was the easiest part of writing this story and what was the most challenging thing?
The easiest part was writing some of the earlier AI POV scenes where Ayako doesn't understand the world yet. The hardest part was figuring out what I was trying to say.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68B
Q: What was your starting point or inspiration for this story?
The question of is AI going to take my job one day is one that I have to take seriously.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68A
Q: What do you think the future holds?
Probability is not certainty; the present is not the future yet, and there are still things to add to my inspiration board and calls to make.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68A
Q: What was the easiest part of writing the story and what was the most challenging thing?
The voice was the easiest part as it came naturally, but the story was challenging to write, taking months with some days only producing a couple of sentences.
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #68A
Q: What was the starting point or inspiration for this story?
The inspiration came from a combination of having a strong voice and exploring the idea that all time travel stories are personal journeys, alongside the backdrop of US politics and world news.

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What is Uncanny Magazine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on speculative fiction, blending readings of short stories and poems with author interviews and discussions about awards, publishing, and the craft behind the work. Episodes often spotlight new and notable pieces from a prominent SFF magazine, explore themes such as AI, memory, identity, and ethical considerations in storytelling, and highlight community happenings, crowdfunding efforts, and industry events. A standout feature is the thoughtful combination of literary pieces with intimate author conversations, offering listeners both immersive narration and practical insights into the writing process. The format and recurring focus on award season, community contributions, and literary innovation make it a rich resource for... more

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3. A. T. Greenblatt
4. A. M. Tuomala
5. Rati Mehrotra
6. Angel Leal
7. Somto Ihezue
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