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

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 21min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #55A
Authors Naomi Kritzer and Carlie St. George contribute short fiction and poetry to the magazine. The hosts discuss their recent awards, including attending a virtual convention. The fiction features a post-apocalyptic world with a focus on community, while the poetry explores self-reflection. The hosts interview Naomi Kritzer about her writing process and inspiration. The podcast concludes with a discussion on challenging assumptions in apocalyptic narratives and the National Drug Overdose Prevention Hotline.

Oct 3, 2023 • 52min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #54B
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Coffin Maker" by AnaMaria Curtis, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "A Siren’s Call, A Banshee’s Wail, A Grandmother’s Dream" by Ai Jiang, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews AnaMaria Curtis Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 5min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #54A
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Can You Hear Me Now?” by Catherynne M. Valente, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “Knight of Wands, Six of Swords” by Ali Trotta, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviewing Catherynne M. Valente Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #53B
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Love at the Event Horizon" by Natalia Theodoridou, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Eroticide" by Valerie Valdes, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Natalia Theodoridou Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 16min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #53A
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: SuperMAX” by Daniel H. Wilson, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: “As Does the Crow” by Beth Cato, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Daniel H. Wilson Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 14min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #52B
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Rain Remembers What the Sky Forgets" by Fran Wilde, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Stone Kingdom" by Angela Liu, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Fran Wilde Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

May 2, 2023 • 57min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #52A
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Mausoleum’s Children” by Aliette de Bodard, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “In the Wild” by Nnadi Samuel, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Aliette de Bodard Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 4min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #51B
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "In Time, a Weed May Break Stone" by Valerie Valdes, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "What They Love Now" by Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Valerie Valdes Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Mar 7, 2023 • 56min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #51A
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “A Soul in the World” by Charlie Jane Anders, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “Dawning” by Tiffany Morris, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Charlie Jane Anders Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine

Feb 21, 2023 • 44min
Uncanny Magazine Podcast #50D
Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Bad Doors" by John Wiswell, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Driving Downtown" by Abu Bakr Sadiq, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews John Wiswell Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetry, and nonfiction every month in Uncanny Magazine. Go to uncannymagazine.com or subscribe to the eBook version at weightlessbooks.com or amazon.com. This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission. Copyright © 2023 by Uncanny Magazine