Science Books Podcasts

That's What I'm Tolkien About

257 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 191 ratings
Join Mary Clay Watt on her first journey through Lord of the Rings. Each episode is a chapter discussion of the books with fans, featuring mispronounced names, outlandish theories, and praise (or c...

SFF Yeah!

452 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 168 ratings
SFF Yeah! is a biweekly show dedicated to the latest happenings and our favorite recommendations from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy.

Phil Rossi Media Podcasts

108 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
Free audio fiction, podcasts, and other goodness.

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton

463 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
The Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself....

Ink to Film

340 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table f...

The Dead Robots' Society

751 episodes - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 86 ratings
Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon and Paul E Cooley interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated top...

Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews

367 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 80 ratings
Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, g...

Mythgard Academy

468 episodes - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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, ...

Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com

186 episodes - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings
Cory Doctorow's Literary Works

Asimov's Science Fiction

48 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 73 ratings
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!

The Story Craft Cafe Podcast

933 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
Story Crafters talking about the magic of storytelling and giving you the tools to craft your story. We’re launching a new kind of online writing community. One where we can all find support, encou...

Page Break with Brian McClellan

81 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Page Break is a collection of casual conversations between epic fantasy author Brian McClellan and fellow creative professionals—like two friends sitting down over lunch to discuss career, craft, f...

Book Wars Pod – Tosche Station

231 episodes - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
Star Wars, Geek Culture, and Power Converters

Eating the Fantastic

223 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
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 ...

Uncanny Magazine Podcast

118 episodes - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
A monthly podcast featuring selected material from Uncanny Magazine, including fiction, poetry, and interviews.

Tipsy Nerds Book Club

66 episodes - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
The best in Science Fiction and Fantasy—with a twist. Whether you prefer dragons or aliens, your drinks shaken or stirred, Tipsy Nerds Book Club delivers lively and fun nerdy conversation every mon...

Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi

79 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Kevin and George are busy dads. They do Sci-Fi. New podcast episode every 2 weeks.

Fictitious

97 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
The Fictitious podcast, hosted by Adron Buske, delves into the craft of Science Fiction and Fantasy storytelling through interviews with authors and other professional writers. These conversations ...

We Love Dick: A Philip K. Dick Podcast

48 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Join Wa and Foot on their quest to read through all 124 Philip K. Dick short stories. Tangents, foul language, and overly personal anecdotes are expected.

Mike Luoma's Glow-in-the-Dark Radio

305 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Listen in as author and radio host Mike Luoma reads from his books. Enjoy the free audio adventures! http://glowinthedarkradio.com 

Gallery of Curiosities

120 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
An anthology fiction podcast of Dark Fantasy and the Odd, presented in the grand tradition of late night television horror hosting.

Swords & Starships

118 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Join Brittney and Joshua, broadcasting from the Coos Bay Public Library, as they chat about their favorite Fantasy and Science Fiction reads, play games, debate movies, gush over fandoms and recom...

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column

2,051 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column Interviews, Book Reviews, News and Commentary.

Rish Outcast

297 episodes - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Apocalypse Theater Podcast

38 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Apocalypse Theater Podcast is a monthly show featuring fiction and dark fiction stories written by Benjamin Allen. Each episode features either a stand-alone short story, or a serialized episod...

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans

70 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Mary Anne Mohanraj and Benjamin Rosenbaum planned an epic Summer 2020 US Road Trip to publicize their new books. Now it’s coronapocalypse time, and that road trip is going to have to be a podcast. ...

Storylink Radio

217 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings
The professional storytellers at StoryLink Radio, known as Seanchaí, are committed to bringing stories to Life through the spoken word as in traditional oral storytelling. We present stories of man...

Flash Pulp - The Skinner Co. Network

1,249 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This feed only serves up Skinner Co.'s serial fiction podcast, Flash Pulp

Stories For Nerds Podcast

203 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
A podcast for avid sci-fi & fantasy readers who want to connect with authors who enjoy comics, video games, movies, anime, & more!

Story Time With Michael Kingswood

211 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Michael Kingswood is a retired submarine officer and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He writes novels and shorter stories across the entire spectrum of speculative fiction. Here, h...