Best 50 Speculative Fiction Podcasts in the US

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast restores and narrates forgotten and underrated vintage science fiction short stories spanning from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. Each episode features a professionally narrated classic drawn from pioneering speculative fiction and the magazine era that shaped modern science fiction. Released several times a week, the podcast explores timeless ideas—alien encounters, artificial intelligence, time travel, dystopian futures, and the human cost of progress—through stories by legendary authors including Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Harlan Ellison, and many others. Now in its fourth year with more than 600 episodes, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has reached #1 on Apple Podcasts in 43 countries, reflecting a worldwide appetite for classic science fiction storytelling. Narrated by Scott Miller, each episode brings the wonders, warnings, and possibilities of vintage science fiction to today's listeners while celebrating the stories and ideas that helped shape the genre. more

Dive into a universe of imagination and wonder with 'Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories,' where each episode transports you to alternate realities, distant galaxies, and futuristic worlds through expertly crafted narratives delivered daily. This podcast is a treasure trove for science fiction enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, offering a diverse array of short stories that spark curiosity and expand the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a fan of classic tales or eager to discover new voices in the genre, you'll find something to captivate your mind and challenge your perception of reality. Each story is a standalone adventure, making it easy to jump in at any time and lose yourself in the intricate storytelling that defines science fiction. From exploring the ethical dilemmas posed by advanced technology to unraveling mysteries on alien planets, 'Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories' provides a rich auditory experience that stimulates the imagination and provokes thought. The show not only entertains but also invites listeners to ponder the implications of scientific advancements and the endless possibilities of the universe. Perfect for a quick escape during your daily routine or a deep dive into speculative fiction, this podcast is your gateway to the vast and limitless world of science fiction. Check out more shows at solgoodmedia.com. This show includes AI-generated content. more

Escape bad books. Find the best Christian-made fantasy and sci-fi for God's glory.

An anthology of pulp fiction stories - horror, crime, sci-fi, thriller - unified by a pulp theme, these stand-alone stories are edgy, dark, twisted, and strange. Each episode features a fully-scripted audio drama story, with original music, stellar actors, and nerve-jangling sound design. New episodes releasing biweekly. From Voyage Media in association with 7 Lamb Productions. more

Features discussions with SFFaudio.com contributors, cool podcasters, bloggers and scholars, conversations with people writing books, audiobooks, audio drama and comics. The episodes designated 'READALONG' are in-depth conversations about one audiobook (or book). Episodes tagged 'TOPIC' feature a focused discussion of a narrow subject in SFF. We also occasionally present an unabridged AUDIOBOOK as an episode. more

Providing writing and illustrating tips and advice from Contest Judges, Winners and industry professionals for writers and artists, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard. more

The Original Science Fiction Podcast

I've been going to science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comic book conventions since I was 15, and I've found that while the con which takes place within the walls of a hotel or convention center is always fun, the con away from the con—which takes place when I wander off-site with friends for a meal—can often be more fun. In fact, my love of tracking down good food while traveling the world attending conventions has apparently become so well known that one blogger even dubbed me 'science fiction's Anthony Bourdain.' So I've decided to replicate in podcast form one of my favorite parts of any convention—good conversation with good friends over good food. During each episode, I'll share a meal with someone whose opinions I think you'll want to hear, and we'll talk about science fiction, fantasy, horror, writing, comics, movies, fandom … whatever happens to come to mind. (There'll also be food talk, of course.) Please note—this will not be a pristine studio-recorded podcast, but one which will always occur in a restaurant setting, meaning that mixed in with our conversation will be the sounds of eating and drinking and reviewing of menus and slurping and background chatter and the servers popping in … in other words, it'll be as messy as life. And I hope you'll find it as entertaining, too. more

Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists. more

Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel. more

** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Margaret Atwood, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Amanda Knox, Andrew Yang, Joyce Carol Oates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The Strand, Library Journal, and Popular Mechanics. CBC Radio writes, 'You may not think a podcast about science fiction and fantasy would be the place to go for political insight, but -- it is. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy manages to be more insightful about politics than many pundits.' View a complete list of guests and topics at geeksguideshow.com/episodes/. Listen to the show on YouTube at youtube.com/@geeksguidetothegalaxy to easily skip ahead to our discussion of a particular movie or story. more

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 narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urban sci-fi, and everything in between. Most episodes are stand-alone short stories, but I also mix in book excerpts and episodic novels, and novellas for a variety of content.But beyond that, I believe in bringing authors and readers together, which is why each episode includes detailed information about the featured author. In many cases, you'll have the opportunity to connect with them and discover even more of their amazing work.Tall Tale TV was born out of a personal experience. When I went temporarily blind for a year, I turned to audiobooks and audio drama as an escape. Once my sight was restored, I decided to pay it forward and become an audiobook narrator myself. This podcast is my gift back to the community.Don't miss out on this exciting journey of discovery and imagination. Tune in to Tall Tale TV at http://www.TallTaleTV.com and let me take you on a journey you'll never forget. more

Join Evan and Chad as they delve deep into the world of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Novels.

Cast of Wonders is the leading voice in young adult speculative short fiction. Every week we present short stories from some of today's best genre fiction writers, featuring everything from hard science fiction, to urban fantasy, horror, steampunk, superheroes and more. Our stories are defined by their deep emotional resonance and that critical spark of wonder. more

Mortals wield godly powers, eggs appear out of enchanted pockets, sentient substances are invented, and stars are incubated in the hearts of humans. I'm Nila, and I have stories to tell you. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Welcome to Storyfeather. more

Killer Prose is the podcast dedicated to the art and busness of indie horror and crime writing, hosted by author/voice actor Tanner Rutledge. Join Tanner weekly as he delves into the secrets of suspenseful storytelling, featuring interviews with authors, editors, and publishers who specialize in keeping readers on the edge of their seats. more

Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Ignyte Award finalist podcast of short stories from the Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine, the World Fantasy and Hugo Award finalist online magazine of literary adventure fantasy. For sixteen years of literary adventure fantasy and over 350 podcast episodes, visit our website at beneath-ceaseless-skies.com. more

A podcast in which three nerds read sci-fi and fantasy novels, talk about their worldbuilding, and then guide you through building magic systems, monsters, spaceships, and more for your own stories. Whether you're constructing your next novel, RPG setting, or just love speculative fiction, pull up a chair at the tavern! more

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 more

The Audiobook Club is a book club specifically dedicated to reviewing Audiobooks. Hosted by four top Irish fellas, the Audiobook club has a primary focus on speculative fiction, but is open to any genre and book suggestion. So come on and join the club and let's listen to some awesome books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Makeshift Stories is an indie sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast. Each month, journey with us through uncharted futures, strange realities, and rebellious technologies. Let your imagination soar and discover what tomorrow might bring. more

Fantasy and scifi book reviews, analysis, and sass.

The Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over. more

With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages! more

A science fiction literature history podcast, covering popular and obscure works. Contains spoilers for all works discussed.Texts and translations: https://chrononautspodcast.blogspot.com/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1093395-chrononautsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrononautspodcastTwitter: @ChrononautsSFemail: ****@gmail.comMusic and readings: https://chrononautspodcast.bandcamp.comOpening theme music by Ionas von ZezswitzSounds and effects by NateAI thumbnail art by DALL-E-2 and Stable Diffusion more

Fantastic Fiction at KGB is a monthly speculative fiction reading series held at the famous KGB bar in NYC, and hosted by Ellen Datlow and Matthew Kressel. Some of our past readers include N.K. Jemisin, Joe Hill, Jeffrey Ford, Scott Westerfeld, Kelly Link, China Miéville, Nancy Kress, Paul Tremblay, Joyce Carol Oates, Samuel R. Delany, Holly Black, Michael Swanwick, Kit Reed, Peter Straub, Catherynne M. Valente, Jeff VanderMeer, Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear and many other talented authors. more

Nikki and Tanya chat their favorite fantasy shows and speculative fiction books.

Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I'm writing my third novel, and I'm taking you along for the journey. Whether you're a writer or game master, or you're just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows. more

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

From the Mutual Audio Network, Wednesday Wonders is the award-winning weekly collection of modern audio drama and audio fiction in the genres of science-fiction and fantasy. In a million different worlds, universes apart, and yet right next to you. Wednesday Wonders is exciting Audio! more

(Speculative Sandbox is currently on break while Vickie writes a book on deadline!) Join author Vickie Lan to unpack the tropes that make fiction fun! Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Cover image photographed by J.D. Fitzgerald. Episode cover images and zoom backgrounds feature royalty-free images from Canva and Pexels. Audio provided by Anchor and Transistor.fm more

Welcome to Stories from Among the Stars, a podcast run by Macmillan Audio employees in which we serialize top science fiction and fantasy audiobooks with bold characters, daring adventures, and smart, compelling stories!We're in between seasons right now, so subscribe to hear updates on our next season soon! more

Space pirates, desperately trying to keep one step ahead of everyone else in the galaxy. Superheroes and villains, banding together against a conspiracy to destroy them all. Ancient magic, steeped in the soil of a sleepy Virginia town. CB writes stories, and ETP is where he reads them aloud. more

In 2013, Alex Shaw published a small novel called The Cartographer's Handbook, the first in a series called The New Century Multiverse. The premise is alt history, where post-Civil War America is suddenly overcome with a plague of dangerous monsters that overwhelm the Reconstruction, and bring the nation to its knees. The series is not about its fall, however, but about the heroes that help bring it back from the brink, and step into a wider world that is not the one they knew. New mysteries to unlock, magics to discover, and worlds to explore. Ten years later, the New Century Multiverse is now thirteen books strong, with more on the way. It has had 2 major story arcs, an Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books, and multiple worlds and genres to explore. This is its first fan podcast. Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of the novels and their corresponding audiodramas, along with interviews of the cast and creators. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series. more

Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens. more

Authored and led by Dr. J. A. Robinson, technologist and author, and narrated by Melissa Del Toro Schaffner, The UNTOLD TALES Audio Anthologies is a collection of original science fiction short stories of the highest caliber, perfect for your commute or unexpected downtimes. These bite-sized audio dramas come in different flavors and highlight the works of new authors. Victorian Sci-Fi, parallel realities, cautionary tales, horror, time travel - each episode of UNTOLD TALES is an independent short story drenched in the luscious promises of danger, technology, love, hope, discovery, & mystery. more

Curious Matter Anthology is a multi-award-winning fiction podcast that adapts stories from the world's best Sci-fi and Horror writers into fully immersive audio movies. Strap in and let your ears take you on an adventure to the most imaginative places in the literary universe.Season 3 takes a bold leap forward. We've transitioned to a seasonal anthology format, dedicating the entire season to a single epic story titled 'The Exile.' This audacious adventure will take listeners to the fledgling colony of Mars, where humanity's fate hangs in the balance and includes sounds recorded on the surface of the Red Planet by the NASA Perserverence Rover in its immersive sound design.The Exile stars Tiffany Smith and features an all-star ensemble cast including Phil LaMarr, Tracie Thoms, Kevin Smith, Tricia Helfer, Eugene Byrd, Colin Ferguson, Anjali Bhimani, Todd Stashwick, Malcolm Barrett, Milana Vayntrub, Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett and many more. more

Moonbase Theta, Out a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis.It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L'Anglois, and Wilder.Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the tragedy, as all count down to the operation's end ... and what comes after. more

Authors J.A. Ironside and M.E. Vaughan talk about books, films and all aspects of speculative fiction, from the nuts and bolts of writing it, to its (occasionally) obscure origins. more

A podcast to promote Black speculative fiction. https://linktr.ee/AfronautsPod

The Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust is a nonprofit with the mission of helping writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror improve their work. To fulfill our mission, we offer Your Personal Odyssey Writing Workshop, an intensive, one-on-one online program, customized for each student. Top authors, editors, and agents serve as guest lecturers and guest critiquers. We also offer five-week online writing classes each winter; webinars, critiques, consultations, and coaching year-round, and many free resources. These podcasts are excerpts from guest lectures at our workshop and from our online classes. For more information on Odyssey, visit odysseyworkshop.org. more

Join the fight against alien invasions. Resist near-future conspiracies. Explore alternate history. Get lost light-years from home in far-future space opera... and so much more. John Mierau's 'Serving Worlds' always brings you exciting adventures peopled with strong characters navigating absorbing stories, narrated by the author and other voices. Subscribe to enjoy hundreds of episodes: full novels, mini-series and short stories told across science fiction, slipstream fiction, shared worlds, with dashes of fantasy and horror. The podcast is completely free, the stories complete and unabridged...but beware of cliffhangers!Get more details and more fiction at https://servingworlds.com more

Embark on thrilling adventures with The Terrifying Lies Podcast, where stories of mystery, intrigue, and unexpected twists await. Dive into an immersive experience with professional sound design and original music and a song. Listen to a new song at the end of each episode to tie it all together. Journey into a world of captivating tales that span genres.Subscribe for new episodes dropped bi-weekly, each designed to entertain, surprise, and inspire.Support this podcast at http://www.patreon.com/terrifyinglies more

Coffee Contrails pairs emerging talent: authors, musicians, voice actors, and sound designers in storytelling. Working around the 9 - 5, we're posting a new episode when time permits. Subscribe on iTunes. more

The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is a podcast dedicated to the enjoyment of the works of Brandon Sanderson. Join Bill, Amy, and Jordan as they travel through the worlds of Mistborn, the Stormlight Archive, Elantris, Warbreaker and the rest of the Cosmere!You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/innkeeperstable @ 8:30pm MTN time every other Monday.For more updates or to interact with the show hosts, follow our Twitter account @CosmereStudies.If you would like to contribute to S.I.C.S. visit https://www.patreon.com/CosmereStudies and help grow our community.And remember: there's always another secret. more

Re-live your favorite Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic book

Brings you up-and-coming and established authors of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction in fun episodes. For both fans of the genre as well as writers. more

In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive. more

A famed lost spaceship, the USS HOPE, returns to Earth after vanishing thirty-five years prior. The lone survivor (Richard Madden) disembarks mysteriously​ looking the exact same age as when he left​. Following the ensuing media chaos, he finally reunites with his formerly identical twin brother (now an old man) for a one-on-one meeting. But what starts as a joyful reconciliation soon leads to dark revelations that threaten their relationship -- and the future of humanity. FROM NOW stars and is Executive Produced by Richard Madden and Brian Cox. Created & Written by Rhys Wakefield and William Day Frank. more