Strange Horizons
705 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Speculative fiction and poetry from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com, and on Twitter @strangehorizons.
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The Mother of All Squid Builds a Library by Ada Hoffmann read by Anaea Lay
December 09, 2013 17:30 - 8 minutes - 4.33 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Ada Hoffmann's “The Mother of All Squid Builds a Library.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ada, here.
Why Don't You Ask the Doomsday Machine? by Elliott Essex read by Anaea Lay
December 02, 2013 17:30 - 34 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Elliott Essex's “Why Don't You Ask the Doomsday Machine?.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about Elliott, here.
November Poetry Read by Julia Rios, and Anaea Lay
November 25, 2013 17:30 - 11 minutes - 5.75 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the November issues of Strange Horizons.“Counterpart“ by Stefanie Maclin read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Stefanie here.“What the Higgs Boson Means to Me“ by C. W. Johnson read by Anaea Lay. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about C. W. here.“Sand Bags“ by Dominik Parisien read by Anaea Lay. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Domin...
A Secret Map of Shanghai by Fernando R. Ocampo read by Anaea Lay
November 18, 2013 17:30 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Fernando R. Ocampo's “A Secret Map of Shanghai.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about Fernando, here.
The Mythology of Salt by O.J. Cade read by Anaea Lay
November 11, 2013 17:30 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents O.J. Cade's “The Mythology of Salt.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about O.J., here.
Yuca and Dominoes by José Iriarte read by Anaea Lay
November 04, 2013 17:30 - 31 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents José Iriarte's “Yuca and Dominoes.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about José, here.
October Poetry Read by Shweta Narayan, Julia Rios, Ciro Faienza, April Grant, and Richard Prins
October 28, 2013 17:30 - 10 minutes - 5.57 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the October issues of Strange Horizons.“Tatakai“ by Shweta Narayan read by Shweta Narayan. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Shweta here.“How a Mermaid spends her winters“ by Marchell Dyon read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Marchell here.“Slouching Towards the Garden“ by Margarita Tenser read by Ciro Faienza. You can read the full text of the poem...
Event Horizon by Sunny Moraine read by Anaea Lay
October 21, 2013 14:00 - 42 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Sunny Moraine's “Event Horizon.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about Sunny, here.
Three on a Match by Steve Berman read by Anaea Lay
October 14, 2013 17:30 - 18 minutes - 7.91 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Steve Berman's “Three on a Match.“ You can read the full text of the story, and more about Steve here.
The Witches of Athens By Lara Elena Donnelly read by Anaea Lay
October 07, 2013 15:30 - 25 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Lara Elena Donnelly's "The Witches of Athens." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lara, here.
Red Matty (part 2) by Nisi Shawl, read by Anaea Lay
October 04, 2013 16:31 - 24 minutes - 9.52 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents part 2 of Nisi Shawl's "Red Matty" You can read the full text of the story, and more about Nisi, here.This podcast has been published as part of our 2013 fund drive bonus issue! Read more about Strange Horizons' funding model, or donate, here.
Podcast: Poetry from the Strange Horizons 2013 Fund Drive, by Dominik Parisien and Bryan Thao Worra, read by Ciro Faienza and Julia Rios
October 02, 2013 13:04 - 42 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the 2013 Fund Drive and hosts a round table discussion with fellow podcast readers Julia Rios and Ciro Faienza.I Am Learning to Forget by Dominik Parisien, read by Ciro Faienza. You can read the text of the poem, and more about Dominik, here.Full Metal Hanuman, by Bryan Thao Worra, read by Julia Rios. You can read the text of the poem, and more about Bryan, here.This podcast has been published as part of ou...
Runaway Cyclone By Jagadish Chandra Bose read by Anaea Lay
September 30, 2013 18:15 - 18 minutes - 7.94 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Jagadish Chandra Bose's "Runaway Cyclone." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Jagadish, here.
Sheesha Ghat by Naiyar Masud, read by Anaea Lay
September 30, 2013 18:15 - 48 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Naiyar Masud's "Sheesha Ghat." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Naiyar, here.
September Poetry read by Mat Joiner, Ciro Faienza, Tony Sebastian Upko and Julia Rios
September 25, 2013 01:02 - 8 minutes - 4.68 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the September issues of Strange Horizons."And Deeper Than Did Ever Plummet Sound" by Mat Joiner, read by Mat Joiner. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Mat, here."Tryptych" by Jane Crowley, read by Ciro Faienza. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Jane, here."When Ever Young" by Mukete Samuel Oreh, read by Tony Sebastian Ukpo. You can read the full text of the poem, an...
Red Matty (Part 1 of 2) by Nisi Shawl, read by Anaea Lay
September 24, 2013 18:52 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents part 1 of Nisi Shawl's "Red Matty" You can read the full text of the story, and more about Nisi, here.Part two will be published when we reach $10,000. Help us get there!This podcast has been published as part of our 2013 fund drive bonus issue! Read more about Strange Horizons' funding model, or donate, here. Help us get to $7,000 to read our next piece of bonus content: "Full Metal Hanuman," a new poem by Bryan Thao ...
Teffeu: a Book from the Library at Taarona by Rose Lemberg, read by Anaea Lay
September 19, 2013 21:31 - 10 minutes - 4.91 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Rose Lemberg's "Teffeu: a Book from the Library at Taarona" You can read the full text of the story, and more about Rose, here.This podcast has been published as part of our 2013 fund drive bonus issue! Read more about Strange Horizons' funding model, or donate, here. Help us get to $4,000 to read our next piece of bonus content: Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay's essay on "Recentering Science Fiction and the Fantastic: What ...
ARIECC 1.0, by Lillian Wheeler read by Anaea Lay
September 16, 2013 17:30 - 23 minutes - 9.72 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Lillian Wheeler's "ARIECC 1.0." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lillian Wheeler, here.
Difference of Opinion by Meda Kahn, read by Anaea Lay
September 09, 2013 05:34 - 37 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Meda Kahn's "Difference of Opinion." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Meda, here.
You Have to Follow the Rules by Ada Hoffmann, read by Anaea Lay
September 02, 2013 18:02 - 25 minutes - 7.18 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Ada Hoffmann's "You Have to Follow the Rules." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ada Hoffmann, here.
August Poetry read by Julia Rios, Anaea Lay, Laura Medeline Wiseman and Ciro Faienza
August 26, 2013 14:34 - 8 minutes - 3.56 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the August issues of Strange Horizons."A Modern Prometheus" by Lynette Mejía, read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Lynette, here."my father as a sonnet on the human meaning of inhuman stars" by Andrew Brenza, read by Anaea Lay. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Andrew, here."All That Her Mother Left Her" by John W. Sexton read by Julia Rios. You can...
A Plant (Whose Name is Destroyed) By Seth Dickinson
August 19, 2013 17:30 - 28 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Seth Dickinson's "A Plant (Whose Name is Destroyed)." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Seth Dickinson, here.
Din Ba Din by Kate MacLeod
August 12, 2013 15:32 - 32 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Kate MacLeod's "Din Ba Din." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Kate MacLeod, here.
Complicated and Stupid By Charlie Jane Anders
August 05, 2013 14:54 - 21 minutes - 7.2 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Charlie Jane Anders's "Complicated and Stupid." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Charlie Jane Anders, here.
Count Poniatowski and the Beautiful Chicken By Elizabeth Ziemska
July 29, 2013 16:19 - 46 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Elizabeth Ziemska's "Count Poniatowski and the Beautiful Chicken." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Elizabeth Ziemska, here.
Podcast: July Poetry read by Sara Norja, Ciro Faienza, Julia Rios, and Anaea Lay
July 22, 2013 17:30 - 10 minutes - 3.87 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the July issues of Strange Horizons."Wolf Daughter" by Sara Norja, read by Sara Norja. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Stella, here."Castle Csejthe (Bathory)" by Jennifer Ruth Jackson, read by Anaea Lay. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Adriana, here."Marceline (Adventure Time)" by Theodore Kanbe read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and mor...
Ten Cigars By C. S. E. Cooney with illustrations by Rebecca Huston
July 15, 2013 17:30 - 12 minutes - 4.18 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents C. S. E. Cooney's "Ten Cigars." You can read the full text of the story, and more about C. S. E. Cooney and Rebecca Huston, here.
In Joy, Knowing the Abyss Behind (Part 2) By Sarah Pinsker
July 08, 2013 17:30 - 30 minutes - 9.58 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Sarah Pinsker's "In Joy, Knowing the Abyss Behind." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Sarah, here.
In Joy, Knowing the Abyss Behind (Part 1) By Sarah Pinsker
July 01, 2013 17:30 - 28 minutes - 9.33 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Sarah Pinsker's "In Joy, Knowing the Abyss Behind." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Sarah, here.
Podcast: June Poetry read by Ciro Faienza, Julia Rios, and Stella Nickerson
June 24, 2013 17:30 - 8 minutes - 3.59 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the June issues of Strange Horizons. "Again, Pygmalion" By Stella Nickerson, read by Stella Nickerson. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Stella, here. "Maidenhead" By Adriana Tosun, read by Ciro Faienza. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Adriana, here. "Once, I Was a Mermaid" By Alicia Cole read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and more abo...
Longfin's Daughters By O. J. Cade
June 17, 2013 17:30 - 26 minutes - 9.83 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents O. J. Cade's "Longfin's Daughters." You can read the full text of the story, and more about O. J., here.
Collateral Memory By Sabrina Vourvoulias
June 10, 2013 17:30 - 37 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Sabrina Vourvoulias's "Collateral Memory." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Sabrina, here.
Jinki and the Paradox by Sathya Stone
June 03, 2013 17:30 - 27 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Sathya Stone's "Jinki and the Paradox." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Sathya, here.
Podcast: May Poetry read by Ciro Faienza, Julia Rios, Anaea Lay and Cassandra de Alba
May 27, 2013 17:30 - 21 minutes - 9.59 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the May issues of Strange Horizons. "Book of Vole (Excerpts)" by Jane Tolmie with artwork by Perry Rath, read by Julia Rios and Perry Rath. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Jane and Perry, here. "the houses of girl-ghosts" by Cassandra de Alba read by Cassandra de Alba. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Cassandra, here. "Ophelia", by Qyn read by Ciro Faienza. Y...
Hiding on the Red Sands of Mars (Part 2) by Anaea Lay read by Anaea Lay
May 20, 2013 17:30 - 30 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Julia Rios presents part two of Anaea Lay's "Hiding on the Red Sands of Mars." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Anaea, here.
Hiding on the Red Sands of Mars (Part 1) by Anaea Lay read by Anaea Lay
May 13, 2013 17:30 - 23 minutes - 8.72 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Julia Rios presents Anaea Lay's "Hiding on the Red Sands of Mars." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Anaea, here.
Hear the Enemy, My Daughter by Kenneth Schneyer read by Anaea Lay
May 06, 2013 17:30 - 44 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Kenneth Schneyer's "Hear the Enemy, My Daughter." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ken, here.
My Lady Tongue by Lucy Sussex, read by Anaea Lay
April 29, 2013 21:12 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Lucy Sussex's "My Lady Tongue." You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lucy, here.
Podcast: April Poetry read by Jenn Grunigen, Ciro Faienza, Julia Rios, and Alexandra Seidel
April 22, 2013 16:30 - 13 minutes - 8.85 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the April issues of Strange Horizons. "Tattertongue" by Jenn Grunigen. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Jenn, here. "The Monster Learns how to Read" by Bryan D. Dietrich. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Bryan, here. "The Mutant Forests of Mars", by Robert Frazier. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Robert, here. "Three Visions Seen from U...
The Siren by Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, read by Anaea Lay
April 15, 2013 17:02 - 31 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam's "The Siren."
Road Test by Lane Robins, read by Anaea Lay
April 08, 2013 17:30 - 45 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Lane Robins's "Road Test."
The Lucia Bird by Ryan Simko, read by Anaea Lay
April 01, 2013 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Ryan Simko's "The Lucia Bird."
Podcast: March Poetry, read by Anaea Lay
March 25, 2013 18:10 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the March issues of Strange Horizons. A Glance Across the Ballroom, by Ada Hoffmann. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Ada, here. Bang, by Stefon Mears. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Stefon, here. Schrödinger's Tree, by Madeline Sebastian Burtenshaw. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Madeline, here. Origin, by Heather Sommer. You can re...
"A to Z Theory" by Toh EnJoe read by Anaea Lay
March 18, 2013 17:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Toh EnJoe's "A to Z Theory."
"Town's End" by Yukimi Ogawa read by Anaea Lay
March 11, 2013 17:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Yukimi Ogawa's "Town's End."
" I Have Placed My Sickness Upon You" by Karin Tidbeck read by Anaea Lay
March 04, 2013 17:30 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Karin Tidbeck's "I Have Placed My Sickness Upon You."
February Poetry, read by Anaea Lay, Julia Rios and Amal El-Mohtar
February 25, 2013 17:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week's podcast features the poetry from the February issues of Strange Horizons. The first poem is "Tadi," by Alex Dally MacFarlane. Second, "Lost", by Amal El-Mohtar. Third, "Jael", by Nancy Hightower. Finally, "The Haunting of Delphi," by Darja Malcolm-Clarke.
"The Clover Still Grows Wild in Wawanosh" by Kelly Rose Pflug-Back read by Anaea Lay
February 18, 2013 17:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Kelly Rose Pflug-Back's "The Clover Still Grows Wild in Wawanosh."
"The Long Road to the Deep North" by Lavie Tidhar read by Anaea Lay
February 11, 2013 17:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Lavie Tidhar's "The Long Road to the Deep North."
Live Arcade by Erik Amundsen, read by Anaea Lay
February 04, 2013 17:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Erik Amundsen's "Live Arcade."