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Top 10 Short Stories Podcasts

Nov 19, 2024

The Best Short Stories Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

Tales Of The Beard

Top 10 Best Tales Of The Beard Episodes

10 Episodes

Avg Length 11m

Latest episode 6 days ago

Tales of the Beard is a weekly fictional podcast by Beard Laws Studio where captivating stories come to life. Each episode features unique, imaginative tales read by Beard Laws, offering a blend of adventure, mystery, and creativity. Perfect for fans of storytelling, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through fictional worlds, with new and exciting stories delivered every week.

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Finding Fantasy Reads

Top 10 Best Finding Fantasy Reads Episodes

72 Episodes

Avg Length 50m

Latest episode 3 hours ago

Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.

Stories from the Hearth

Top 10 Best Stories from the Hearth Episodes

30 Episodes

Avg Length 39m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Stories from the Hearth is an experimental storytelling podcast, a free artistic space in the style of a painter's studio or writer's diary. It is a place for you to lose yourself in truly original short stories and their immersive soundscapes, written, narrated, and produced by Scottish poet Cal Bannerman. Learn about the history of storytelling in occasional miniseries The Wandering Bard, or escape your daily stresses with one of Cal's queer-focused fantasy, historical, supernatural and science fiction stand-alone monthly stories. Episodes range from 15-90 minutes long, and are aimed at an adult audience. Original artwork by Anna Ferrara.

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Meet Cute Originals

Top 10 Best Meet Cute Originals Episodes

400 Episodes

Avg Length 14m

Latest episode 7 hours ago

Meet Cute Originals: your go-to, ever-growing library of romantic comedies, fantasies, and dramas. Discover a new serialized, addictive audio series every month, with episodes released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Want to binge the entire series at once? Get the full series in a convenient single-episode-feed on the last Friday of the series’ run: like an audiobook, but better. Only an earbud away, you can take Meet Cute Originals anywhere, anytime – for free. It’s no-payment entertainment because at Meet Cute, stories are on us, always. Looking for your favorite Meet Cute series? See meetcute.com for our full catalog, or search the series title for its single-episode feed.

The Hidden Gems Podcast (Classic Tales & Original Short Stories)

Top 10 Best The Hidden Gems Podcast (Classic Tales & Original Short Stories) Episodes

41 Episodes

Avg Length 23m

Latest episode 22 days ago

The Hidden Gems Podcast is dedicated to bringing you a variety of classic tales as well as original short stories from, as yet, undiscovered writers. Join your host, C. Mack Lewis, and our professional narrator, John Bell, as we tell you the best short stories that you've never heard!

Sound Practice Language Learning

Top 10 Best Sound Practice Language Learning Episodes

25 Episodes

Avg Length 13m

Latest episode 1 month ago

Listen to short stories in American English and improve your overall English level. All episodes are short and include audio transcripts so that you can follow along and learn new vocabulary. The host is an experienced language learner who provides useful tips along the way.
Visit the home of the podcast here: mathewarmstrong.com/soundpractice/
(As of 2022, there is no longer a website called just Sound Practice).

SOAR(Spread of Active Reading)

Top 10 Best SOAR(Spread of Active Reading) Episodes

187 Episodes

Avg Length 4m

Latest episode 1 year ago

SOAR is an initiative that aims to encourage reading especially among the youth. This could open up a whole new world full of imagination and adventure for everyone! The idea is to offer recordings which act as trailers to books, similar to trailers for movies.

Fairy Sleepy: Fall asleep fast

Top 10 Best Fairy Sleepy: Fall asleep fast Episodes

109 Episodes

Avg Length 32m

Latest episode 11 months ago

Trouble sleeping? Want to fall asleep and stay asleep? Then this podcast is for you. Well-produced music and a calming voice will help you drift off to sleep in no time. It isn't just fairy tales it's also stories from famous authors around the world plus delta wave music, proven to help relax the brain quickly. The two together are the most effective way to help you drift off. No loud noises, no ads, no disruptions, great for all ages. Give it a try and wake up tomorrow rested. You got this. Have a good dream with Fairy Sleepy.

Left Handed Radio | A Sketch Comedy Podcast

Top 10 Best Left Handed Radio | A Sketch Comedy Podcast Episodes

224 Episodes

Avg Length 16m

Latest episode 1 month ago

Left Handed Radio is an indie narrative comedy podcast hosted, written and produced by Anna Rubanova and Adam Bozarth. It features some of the funniest, talented comedians from across the country. The show is a hybrid of sketch comedy, audio plays, satirical short stories and parodies of podcasts and public radio programming. For our back catalogue, visit our new Patreon!

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Cryo Pod Tapes

Top 10 Best Cryo Pod Tapes Episodes

36 Episodes

Avg Length 50m

Latest episode 10 months ago

One of the few podcasts dedicated to creating Enveloping Sci-Fi Horror and Cosmic Horror Audio Productions. Cryo Pod Tapes is an Award Nominated Cosmic Horror Anthology podcast that takes original Sci-fi Horror and Cosmic Horror short stories, submitted by writers and authors from all over the world, and turn them into captivating, professionally produced Mini Audio Dramatizations. With the goal of bringing together the creative talents of the unheard, while creating an unforgettable and enjoyable immersive audio experience. Using a rich palate of compelling narration and story tailored sound design and music provided by audio producer and UK One Voice and Vox Award Voiceover nominee, Ted Huggins, as well as featuring many other professional VA's. We also release bonus interview episodes with the Authors and Voice Talent who feature and perform on the podcast, and listen to their unique and colourful creative journeys.

Short Stories Podcasts

Short Stories Podcasts are a popular and engaging form of audio storytelling that has gained widespread popularity in recent years. These podcasts offer a platform for authors, writers, and storytellers to share their short stories with listeners in an immersive and captivating way. Short stories podcasts are typically produced as serialized audio content, with each episode featuring a new short story, ranging from a few minutes to an hour in length. The stories may be fiction or non-fiction, and cover a wide range of genres, including horror, romance, science fiction, crime, and more.

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What's the best short stories podcast right now in 2024?

Goodpods aggregates the best short stories podcasts people are listening to right now. From short stories-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated short stories podcasts in 2024 according to the Goodpods list. Explore our popular categories like Fiction Podcasts, Serial Podcasts, and Romance Podcasts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Short Stories Podcasts

What are Short Stories Podcasts?

Short Stories Podcasts are audio programs that showcase, narrate, and discuss short fiction pieces across various genres. These podcasts provide a platform for authors, storytellers, and narrators to share engaging narratives that captivate listeners in a brief yet impactful format.

How can Short Stories Podcasts benefit listeners who enjoy fiction?

Short Stories Podcasts offer several benefits for listeners who enjoy fiction. They provide a convenient and entertaining way to experience a variety of genres, themes, and storytelling styles in bite-sized episodes. These podcasts often feature a mix of established and emerging authors, bringing fresh and diverse perspectives to the world of short fiction.

What genres and themes are commonly explored in Short Stories Podcasts?

Short Stories Podcasts cover a wide range of genres and themes to cater to diverse listener preferences. Common genres include science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, horror, and literary fiction. Themes explored in these podcasts can vary from slice-of-life narratives to speculative fiction, allowing for a rich and varied listening experience.

Can you recommend some popular Short Stories Podcasts?

Certainly! Here are a few popular Short Stories Podcasts: "The New Yorker: Fiction," "The Moth Podcast," "Selected Shorts," "LeVar Burton Reads," and "Escape Pod" (for science fiction short stories). These podcasts feature engaging storytelling, expert narration, and a mix of entertainment and literary exploration for fiction enthusiasts.

Are Short Stories Podcasts suitable for both casual listeners and avid readers?

Short Stories Podcasts are designed to be accessible to both casual listeners and avid readers. The concise format of short stories makes them ideal for those with limited time or those who prefer brief yet immersive narrative experiences. At the same time, the diversity of genres and themes ensures that avid readers can find stories that align with their literary tastes.

Check out these Short Stories Podcasts

Four Max Carrados Detective Stories by Ernest Bramah

Top 10 Best Four Max Carrados Detective Stories by Ernest Bramah Episodes

4 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 10 months ago

Ernest Bramah is mainly known for his ‘Kai Lung’ books – Dorothy L Sayers often used quotes from them for her chapter headings. In his lifetime however he was equally well known for his detective stories. Since Sherlock Holmes we have had French detectives, Belgian detectives, aristocratic detectives, royal detectives, ecclesiastical detectives, drunken detectives and even a (very) few quite normal happily married detectives. Max Carrados was however probably the first blind detective.

Amazing Sci-Fi

Top 10 Best Amazing Sci-Fi Episodes

43 Episodes

Avg Length 4m

Latest episode 2 months ago

Every AI system holds countless science fiction stories. Amazing Sci-Fi finds them, lightly edits them to make them amazing, and shares them for your enjoyment.

If you enjoy intriguing short science fiction or are curious about AI-generated storytelling, this podcast is for you

Note: All stories are generated using AI and they are narrated using AI voices from Eleven Labs.

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A Mid-Semester Night’s Dream: Starring Charithra Chandran

Top 10 Best A Mid-Semester Night’s Dream: Starring Charithra Chandran Episodes

2 Episodes

Avg Length 46m

Latest episode 5 months ago

Meet Cute Presents: A Mid-Semester Night’s Dream: an audio romantic comedy Starring Charithra Chandran. In a playful retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, four graduate students’ love lives–and scholarly ambitions–are thrown into chaos after a mischievous TA uses an enchanted book to make them all fall in love with each other. Binge the full story here.

2 B R 0 2 B by Kurt Vonnegut

Top 10 Best 2 B R 0 2 B by Kurt Vonnegut Episodes

1 Episodes

Avg Length 22m

Latest episode 10 months ago

In this chilling short-story by a master of the craft, Kurt Vonnegut creates a fictional world of the future where life and death are no longer matters of individual choice or destiny. The title refers to the famous quote from Hamlet, “To be or not to be....” with “0” being pronounced as “naught.” It also refers to the eternal dilemma of life and death that face every human being at some point in their lives. Written in 1962 it is set in some unspecified time in the future, when earth has become a Utopia. The population is under control, there is no poverty, suffering or even natural death. Man has conquered all. It's common for humans to live for two centuries or more. Death happens only when someone requests it. 2BR02B in the story is the telephone number that volunteers must call when they are ready for assisted suicide. It belongs to the Federal Bureau of Termination which decides that for every child born, one person must volunteer to die. However, all is not perfect in this paradise – human beings still retain a spark of humanity and yearn for freedom. When the story opens, Edward Wehling, a youngish father-to-be is waiting for his wife to give birth. What follows is both spine-chilling and eerie. It makes you introspect about the future of humankind, whether the earth can sustain itself at the pace at which population is growing and about the ethics of concepts like assisted suicide. The reader pauses to wonder whether greater common good can replace love and the individual. 2BR02B has memorable characters like the nameless two-hundred-year-old painter, the genial Dr Hitz who created the first population control gas-chamber and Leora Duncan a gas-chamber hostess. Apart from these, the story explores Vonnegut's favorite anti-establishment ideas, where the government is seen as the enemy of personal freedom. Art in the future, according to Vonnegut, will become dull, commercialized and prescribed by the state. Creativity and individual expression will die out along with other freedoms. Technology and scientific advancements will render simple human concepts of compassion and love redundant. Though the story is a trifle dated (it refers to the year 2000 as the year in which population control systems were first imposed, and the earth had run out of food and water) it is an interesting one that appeals to readers of all ages.

Immersive Worlds

Top 10 Best Immersive Worlds Episodes

4 Episodes

Avg Length 53m

Latest episode 10 months ago

I have been a professor of "New Media" since 1999 and while teaching technical courses, I have learned that it can be inspirational to students to interweave fiction into technical courses. The short stories that I select relate directly to the technical material, such as web development. For example, a story such as E.M. Forster's 1909 "The Machine Stops" is both inspirational and iluminating to students. Most students never considered how a 1909 fiction can reflect so much of contemporary life. Over the years, I have developed a list of such readings and I have decided to read, record and publish these readings. Although I am not a voice actor, I hope that you will enjoy these readings.

Beyond the Center

Top 10 Best Beyond the Center Episodes

27 Episodes

Avg Length 24m

Latest episode 1 month ago

JOIN ME FOR EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 2 ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2024!
Join me, as we will explore beyond our perceived reality, into the short stories of some of the best authors of classic science fiction and dark fantasy.
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Here's A Thought

Top 10 Best Here's A Thought Episodes

117 Episodes

Avg Length 11m

Latest episode 5 months ago

A blogcast for people who overthink. I'm Jan M. Flynn, a writer who thinks way too much about all kinds of things, so I know what that's like. Sometimes you need a little break from your brain — so here's a chance to get out of your own head for a bit, by getting into mine. Short, weekly episodes give you a glimpse into what's been on my mind: thoughts about life, the universe, and the weird or wonderful things people do. Occasionally I'll share some short fiction or poetry. Think of this as recess for your mind. Join me on my website at www.JanMFlynn.net, where you can leave a comment or suggestion on my blog page, and join my email list and receive a free download of my audio short story, "The Collector". Music courtesy of lesfm at pixabay.

Cryo Pod Tapes

Top 10 Best Cryo Pod Tapes Episodes

36 Episodes

Avg Length 50m

Latest episode 10 months ago

Camp Firefly

Top 10 Best Camp Firefly Episodes

1 Episodes

Avg Length 90m

Latest episode 5 months ago

Meet Cute Presents: Camp Firefly, an audio romantic comedy. Young love flourishes when Emma and Levi meet as nerdy camp counselors at the rustic Camp Firefly. What starts as a summer romance–full of campground hijinks–grows into much more as they try to keep the fires burning through breakups, reunions, college, and a proposal gone awry. Binge the full story here.

His Last Bow by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Top 10 Best His Last Bow by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Episodes

16 Episodes

Avg Length 25m

Latest episode 10 months ago

The disappearance of a German spy and the gathering storm that foretells the prelude to World War I is what greets you in this riveting book. The further you read the more mysteries unfold like secret submarine plans with some pages missing found in the hands of a corpse. There's also family insanity in Cornwall, a dead Spaniard and mafia hiding in an empty London flat. His Last Bow was published in the Strand Magazine circa 1908 and included several other short stories as well. Even during Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's own lifetime, Holmes had acquired cult status. His deductive methods, brilliant powers of observation, eccentric habits, occasional dabbling in drugs, strange and exotic clients and his connections among the high and mighty across many countries and continents went on to attain legendary fame. In His Last Bow, Holmes tackles themes like adultery (in The Adventure of the Cardboard Box) which resulted in this particular story being left out of American editions. Holmes' enigmatic and secretive brother Mycroft makes a rare appearance in The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans and Holmes famously remarks, “... that Mycroft should break out in this erratic fashion... A planet may well leave its orbit!” This is also the story where one of Holmes' most famous axioms appears, “...when all other contingencies fail, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” The title story is somewhat different from the others. This spy story turned murder mystery is not narrated by Dr. Watson. Conan Doyle experts have dubbed it a propaganda tool written to boost the morale of British soldiers in WWI. There are the famous concluding lines which are often mistakenly attributed to Churchill, “There is an east wind coming, Watson... But it is God's own wind, nonetheless...” For Sherlock Holmes fans, His Last Bow by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is indeed a thrilling and compelling read from the master of detective fiction.

Vivencias, Stories and Life

Top 10 Best Vivencias, Stories and Life Episodes

18 Episodes

Avg Length 30m

Latest episode 1 month ago

A bilingual podcast with inspirational stories. Conversations with wonderful persons, their passions, struggles, achievements and the essence of life.
Historias y conversaciones con personas maravillosas, su pasión, desafíos, logros y la esencia en su vida.

The spooky island radio podcast

Top 10 Best The spooky island radio podcast Episodes

63 Episodes

Avg Length 32m

Latest episode 17 days ago

Sit back and relax as I take you through stories from around the world from the comfort of my log cabin on my own private "Spooky island". Tune in every other week for new episodes.

Pint of a Story

Top 10 Best Pint of a Story Episodes

30 Episodes

Avg Length 16m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Pint of a Story is a podcast that delivers pint sized stories you’ve never heard before. Stories that are short enough for you to listen to while you walk down to your corner shop, or wait for your friend to arrive at the cafe, or even as you finish your pint - maybe while you assemble a salad. We will narrate very short to short stories and bring out a new one every Friday. So subscribe and stay tuned!

Another View's Selected Short Stories

Top 10 Best Another View's Selected Short Stories Episodes

86 Episodes

Avg Length 2m

Latest episode 1 month ago

Another View’s Selected Short Stories are an up-close look at the people, performances and programs featured each week on the Another View radio broadcast. Over the years, Another View’s Producer/Reporter, Lisa Godley has brought us interviews with educators and entertainers, mentors and musicians, doctors and dancers, just to name a few of the hundreds of interesting stories featured on Another View and on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Several of Lisa’s stories have netted both national and regional awards for “Outstanding Feature Reporting.” If you have an idea for a feature story, Lisa can be reached at [email protected] or on twitter @godley_lisa.

Something True

Top 10 Best Something True Episodes

18 Episodes

Avg Length 15m

Latest episode 5 years ago

Something True brings you incredible and bizarre true stories from the footnotes of history. A dog in the United States Cabinet? A leading rocket scientist who quit his job to make a moonchild? Virginia Woolf donning blackface to prank a navy? They're all true. They're all Something True.

AudreyStories

Top 10 Best AudreyStories Episodes

81 Episodes

Avg Length 14m

Latest episode 5 days ago

Audrey tells "Bedtime Stories for Adults" in English: set in intriguing countries/places. Parts of the stories are true, the rest is imagination - as all good stories should be. All the stories contain fascinating historical facts about lesser known areas of Guatemala, Cuba, Serbia, South Africa, Bosnia, Mexico, Peru, China, India, Burma and more. These stories make good "Bedtime stories for Adults" who struggle to fall sleep, and are humorous - for easy listening while driving to work. Audrey is a South African Canadian storyteller and writer who has traveled to 41 countries. Some of the stories are in Afrikaans, Audrey's first language.

Auditory Anthology

Top 10 Best Auditory Anthology Episodes

54 Episodes

Avg Length 27m

Latest episode 5 days ago

Embark on a journey through time and imagination with 'Auditory Anthology,' a weekly podcast bringing to life the most captivating science fiction stories. Each episode, award-winning voice-artist and host of Weird Darkness Darren Marlar breathes life into a unique blend of classic and modern tales, ranging from time-honored masterpieces to groundbreaking works by emerging authors. Curated and produced by Keith Conrad.

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Walking Thru' Fire

Top 10 Best Walking Thru' Fire Episodes

38 Episodes

Avg Length 15m

Latest episode 11 months ago

Welcome to ‘Walking Thru’ Fire’. I’m Ian Gouge, writer and publisher, and this podcast is a showcase for my work.

Writer Unleashed

Top 10 Best Writer Unleashed Episodes

218 Episodes

Avg Length 20m

Latest episode 7 days ago

Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.

Frenzied Fiction by Stephen Leacock

Top 10 Best Frenzied Fiction by Stephen Leacock Episodes

18 Episodes

Avg Length 17m

Latest episode 10 months ago

From the cave man to Santa Claus; spies, know-it-alls, and journalists: all are fair game for Leacock’s special brand of humor. He touches on the changes time has brought about in the city, education, and work habits. Among the other topics in this work are nature, fishing, gardening, success, and spirits–both of the departed and of the variety Prohibition prohibited. Each chapter of this book is a standalone story and if you love a good laugh, these stories are for you. In me, Leacock’s wit produced the full range of laughter: smiles, chuckles, guffaws, and some uncontrollable giggles. Also, occasionally, I found myself shedding a tear or two. (Review by Debra Lynn)

The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit

Top 10 Best The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit Episodes

8 Episodes

Avg Length 31m

Latest episode 10 months ago

Eight enchanting tales about a variety of whimsical dragons, by a master of the craft, E Nesbit, are contained in this absolutely delightful volume, The Book of Dragons. While it's essentially meant for children, there are plenty of adults who will find it irresistible enough to peek into and a most charming way to spend a magical hour. Beautifully illustrated by the enormously talented Harold Robert Millar, the Scottish designer and illustrator famed for his unique and imaginative illustrations, The Book of Dragons is sure to delight both first time readers of the unique writer Edith Nesbit and those who have found pleasure in her other works. Published at the turn of the twentieth century, the book received great acclaim from both parents and children. Some of the tales are set in contemporary urban England, while others belong in more traditional Dragon Country, swathed in mists and moody climes. For present-day children, steeped as they are in popular novels by JK Rowling and the Artemis Fowl series, The Book of Dragons would be familiar territory. Not all the dragons are fire breathing monsters. Some of them have delightfully human traits. They have wonderfully different personalities, appearances and behavior. There are eight separate stories in all. Uncle James or The Purple Stranger portrays a kingdom where traditionally small creatures like rabbits grow to enormous size while elephants stay miniature! The Book of Beasts is about a magical book that transports its illustrated creatures into the real world when the book is opened. The Dragon Tamers is a fantasy about a poor blacksmith, his son and a mysterious dungeon. Kind Little Edmund is a cautionary tale for curious and inquisitive people whose habits lead them into misadventures. Disobedient children are similarly warned by The Ice Dragon or Do As You Are Told a stringent tale of two naughty children who find themselves in the North Pole in the company of an awesome and gorgeous ice dragon. The book is sure to appeal to young readers who will enjoy as an audiobook, children who love to explore the contents of the book for themselves and parents too. The writer's focus on humanity, compassion, humor and the magical and imaginative world of children makes The Book of Dragons a wonderful gift that will be cherished by children for years to come. Her vivid descriptions, engaging and easy style, the warmth and humor all make it a definite must read for all ages.

Solarpunk Futures

Top 10 Best Solarpunk Futures Episodes

20 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 6 months ago

THE PRESENT

Our newly renamed podcast, Solarpunk Futures: Demand Utopia! launched its first episode on April 19, 2024.

Join host Justine Norton-Kertson (founder and co-editor-in-chief of Solarpunk Magazine) and occasional guests for discussions of topics related to utopianism in general, and solarpunk in particular as both a genre of literature-art that imagines a utopian future and a social movement taking practical action and steps to build a better world right here in the present.

THE PAST

Solarpunk Futures is an optimistic, utopian science fiction podcast that imagines a new world where humanity, technology, and nature coexist in harmony rather in the conflict. The podcast is produced by Android Press and Solarpunk Magazine. Hosts read stories and poems that were published in the most recent issue of Solarpunk Magazine, and discuss nonfiction articles that are relevant to the solarpunk movement aimed at solving the climate crisis and creating a sustainable future. One episode of the Solarpunk Futures podcast is released every other Tuesday.

Beginning in fall 2022, Solarpunk Presents was launched as a companion podcast to Solarpunk Futures. Hosted by non-fiction coeditors Ariel Kroon and Christina De La Rocha, Solarpunk Presents will feature interviews with activists, artists, organizers, and changemakers who are working towards realizing a solarpunk future, today. In January of 2023, Solarpunk Presents went off on its own as a separate podcast.

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What Men Live By and Other Tales by Leo Tolstoy

Top 10 Best What Men Live By and Other Tales by Leo Tolstoy Episodes

4 Episodes

Avg Length 20m

Latest episode 10 months ago

Although Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a wealthy landowner, in his later life he had what was considered a “religious awakening.” This experience went on to inform his writing and his lifestyle in profound ways. His views transcended the specifics of religion, as known in his day – so much so he came to be a helpful guide both to Mohandas Gandhi and to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The four stories in this collection ask profound questions and gently supply helpful, non-dogmatic hints to their answerings: What is the most important thing to do? Who is the most important person? When is the most important time? What is worth owning? What is the most profound religion? What rules should men live by? How much land does a man need? Who is God? What should we bother to discuss? How should we act towards one another? How should we respond to cruelty and violence? And many more. Wonderful stories written in a relaxed style. Summary by Alan Drake

A Journey Through Nature and Science

Top 10 Best A Journey Through Nature and Science Episodes

52 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 12 days ago

Our podcast explores nature and science by following the personal journeys of individuals who have dedicated their lives to nature and science. We talk with theoretical physicists, park rangers, conservation biologists and anyone who loves nature and science.

Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Top 10 Best Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen Episodes

18 Episodes

Avg Length 13m

Latest episode 10 months ago

The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Real Princess and a host of other wonderful tales which form so much a part of childhood are part of Andersen's Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen. This volume contains eighteen selected stories. Some of them are old familiar friends, while others maybe new to some readers, but all of them equally enchanting and enthralling. Today, these stories are known almost everywhere in the world and have been translated into hundreds of languages. Their appeal is not just for children or young readers. As folktales and typical Scandinavian legends, they are a fascinating glimpse into the myths and legends, culture and ethos of the Northern Lands. Since their publication in 1835, they have continued to inspire and delight generations of children and adults. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author whose work included plays, poetry, travelogues, novels and stories. Born in a noble Danish family, he was inspired to transcribe the tales he had heard as a child from people around him. The stories he selected were interesting, imaginative and unique. Some of them like The Little Mermaid were poignant and were not strictly just for a young audience. In fact, the story went on to capture public imagination to such an extent that today one of the most iconic monuments of Copenhagen is the statue of the Little Mermaid on the Langeline Promenade, which draws thousands of visitors every year. Andersen's first foray into writing fairytales did not meet with much success because translating them from the original Danish was quite difficult and it had only restricted readership. However, in 1845, he reached out to the rest of the world through a brilliant translation of The Little Mermaid in Bentley's Miscellany magazine. Great success followed as his stories began appearing in various English magazines and journals and a whole generation of young English speaking children discovered the treasures of Scandinavia. The stories have continued to enthrall people in many fields. Music, opera, art, literature, drama, film and television have become richer by the addition of various versions of Andersen's tales and his name has become a byword for the genre. He also inspired hundreds of other writers to come out with folktales and stories designed to captivate the imagination of young and old. Stories like The Tinder-Box convey a feeling of mystery and awe, while The Nightingale provides pathos and beauty. As an invaluable addition to any library shelf, Andersen's Fairy Tales can provide hours of reading pleasure to both young and old.

Tales to Terrify

Top 10 Best Tales to Terrify Episodes

687 Episodes

Avg Length 59m

Latest episode 4 days ago

The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway.

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A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist.

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Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread.

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Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your darkest fears. We're unique in our simplicity, bringing pure tales of terror to your ears audiobook-style – unadulterated and unadorned.

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Earth Service Corps

Top 10 Best Earth Service Corps Episodes

11 Episodes

Avg Length 15m

Latest episode 10 months ago

I am an applied anthropological researcher, among other things. Anywhere I am, the E.S.C. Hatch is available. A safe space to self-therapy. Be stranger, don’t be a stranger, rights come from understanding within, ya dig?

Red Lips Red Wine Real Talk Podcast

Top 10 Best Red Lips Red Wine Real Talk Podcast Episodes

67 Episodes

Avg Length 8m

Latest episode 1 year ago

Red Lips Red Wine Real Talk podcast is a show that sheds light on the female culture, as well as self awareness. It's a conscious awareness show that helps human beings learn more about the mind, body, and soul.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Top 10 Best The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald Episodes

2 Episodes

Avg Length 30m

Latest episode 10 months ago

A life lived backwards, with events happening in reverse order forms the strange and unexpected framework of one of F Scott Fitzgerald's rare short stories. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was published in Collier's in 1927 and the idea came to Fitzgerald apparently from a quote of Mark Twain's in which he regretted that the best part of life came at the beginning and the worst at the end. Fitzgerald's concept of using this notion and turning the normal sequence of life on its head resulted in this delightful, thought provoking fantasy tale. The story was later incorporated in a Fitzgerald anthology, Tales of the Jazz Age. The story opens with a young, high society couple who are shocked beyond belief when they discover that their much awaited first born child resembles an elderly gent of seventy, complete with a white beard and whiskers, sitting up and querulously demanding to know, “Are you my father?” Their young son is born to live out a peculiar destiny. And so begins a grotesque journey through life, with the child, Benjamin “growing down” instead of up. Set in the Baltimore of the 1860s the story is also a satire of contemporary American society of the time. Though Fitzgerald maintains a cool and light tone throughout the story, it is in fact, deeply reflective and a very interesting take on the human condition. For contemporary readers who are familiar with the problems of aging and “second childhood” Benjamin Button's difficulties with dealing with the demands of his chronological age vs his mental age are extremely interesting. As we find more and more older people succumbing to Alzheimer's disease and dementia, requiring the kind of care that an infant does, the story is strangely prophetic of the condition of geriatric care in our century. The plot is not exactly new to literature, with several stories and novels being written on a similar theme by many other writers. However, Fitzgerald's take on growing old and how we humans deal with it is what sets The Curious Case of Benjamin Button apart. The style is extremely readable, the premise is intriguing and refreshingly different and appeals to readers of all ages. The story was adapted into a film in 2008 and continues to fascinate Fitzgerald fans the world over.

The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

Top 10 Best The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Episodes

9 Episodes

Avg Length 31m

Latest episode 10 months ago

Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) studied art in Paris in the late 80’s and early 90’s, where his work was displayed at the Salon. However, shortly after returning to America, he decided to spend his time in writing. He became popular as the writer of a number of romantic novels, but is now best known as the author of “The King In Yellow”. This is a collection of the first half of this work of short stories which have an eerie, other-worldly feel to it; but the stories in the second half are essentially love stories, strongly coloured by the author’s life as an artist in France. Only the first half of the collection of stories is presented here: the earlier stories are all coloured by the background presence of a play, “The King In Yellow” itself, which corrupts those who read it, and opens them to horrible experiences and to visions of a ghastly other world, lit by dark stars and distorted skies. This half of the collection is completed by a few very short pieces and two rather strange and beautiful stories of love and time, loneliness and death.

Dark Concepts

Top 10 Best Dark Concepts Episodes

34 Episodes

Avg Length 23m

Latest episode 1 year ago

Dark Concepts is a podcast dedicated to the telling of original horror stories written and read by Brian J Cummings, with some true paranormal stories every now and then.

Neon Inkwell

Top 10 Best Neon Inkwell Episodes

25 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 5 months ago

This innovative compilation series features short form podcasts from a variety of creators. This project looks to highlight new and underrepresented creators, as well as showcasing a few from recognized Rusty Quill favourites.

Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic space thriller or a quirky monster road trip, Neon Inkwell listeners will always have something new to discover.

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The Faith of Men by Jack London

Top 10 Best The Faith of Men by Jack London Episodes

10 Episodes

Avg Length 31m

Latest episode 10 months ago

A collection of short stories by author Jack London

Rachel Lawson's Shadows in the moonlight podcast

Top 10 Best Rachel Lawson's Shadows in the moonlight podcast Episodes

71 Episodes

Avg Length 7m

Latest episode 1 year ago

Podcast of poems and short stories by author & poet Rachel Lawson some dark, some light, some romantic

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Calendrier sonore de l'avent

Top 10 Best Calendrier sonore de l'avent Episodes

25 Episodes

Avg Length 2m

Latest episode 4 years ago

Dans le cadre de la soirée Voisins, arrivez gaiement! L'équipe de Transistor a conçu un calendrier sonore de l’avent que nous vous invitons à découvrir du 1er décembre au 24 décembre 2019 sur notre site Internet. Ce calendrier est composé du 24 micro-oeuvres sonores réalisées dans le Vieux-Aylmer, avec les récits, personnages et lieux qui font vivre ce quartier. Les capsules 1 à 13 seront d’ailleurs diffusées lors de la soirée. Crédits : Marie-Hélène Frenette-Assad Alexandre Mercier Julien Morissette François Larivière Éric Lord Karina Pawlikowski Boris Proulx Projet réalisé en collaboration avec le Centre d'exposition L'Imagier

The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

Top 10 Best The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe Episodes

3 Episodes

Avg Length 31m

Latest episode 10 months ago

This story opens with a mother and daughter found brutally murdered inside a locked room in an upstairs apartment on a street in Paris. The police are baffled by both the ferocity of the crime and the lack of clues. Neighbors give conflicting evidence. Two friends are intrigued by the entire situation as reported in the newspapers. They decide to do a little investigating on their own. What they come up with is one of the most shocking and strangest of conclusions. The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe is perhaps the first modern detective tale, though similar stories by Voltaire and ETA Hoffman did appear a few decades earlier. It was published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. One of the interesting aspects of Poe's story is that it sets the tone for future detective stories. Many of the elements found in Rue Morgue... went on to become the established canon of detective fiction. For instance, the idea of a “locked room” was taken up by other writers to include long-distance, non-stop trains, remote islands, a house cut off from neighbors by snow, floods, rain and other such ideas. Another idea that this story generated was that of suspicion being thrown equally on a number of people. The amateur sleuth is usually drawn into the case by a friend. Finally, the detective comes up with a solution that could have been apparent to everyone, but only he or she is able to put the facts together in the most logical way. These ideas are all contained in The Murders in the Rue Morgue, making it the forerunner of great detective stories featuring fictitious crime solvers like Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Father Brown, Nero Wolfe and a host of others. One of Poe's biographers declares that this story changed the history of world literature. It was received with great enthusiasm and commercial success. It has also been adapted several times for radio, film, stage, television and comic books. The sleuth C. Auguste Dupin featured in two more stories: The Mystery of Marie Roget, and The Purloined Letter. He became the prototype of the brilliant, eccentric detective who solves mysteries that the police are unable to. The story was also one of the first of Poe's works to be translated into French and was published in a Parisian newspaper, though Poe was not noted as the author and many of the locations and characters were changed. When another French paper featured the story, a sensational trial followed, which finally brought Poe's name into the limelight! Indeed a great addition to your whodunit collection!

Cartime Stories

Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Top 10 Best Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 by Lucy Maud Montgomery Episodes

20 Episodes

Avg Length 19m

Latest episode 10 months ago

Stories from 1896 to 1901. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born at Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, on November 30, 1874. She achieved international fame in her lifetime, putting Prince Edward Island and Canada on the world literary map. Best known for her "Anne of Green Gables" books, she was also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry. She published some 500 short stories and poems and twenty novels before her death in 1942.