Best 100 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Podcasts

Season 3, A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, will be available for listening until February 15! Stories from Among the Stars is an anthology series that shares thrilling science fiction audio stories but only for a limited time. This season, we're sharing A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. Hear the story of the ambassador from Lsel Station to the Teixcalaanli Empire as she investigates her predecessor's mysterious end, guided by his memories. more

Science fiction and fantasy stories from Clarkesworld, a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning digital magazine. more

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast that airs each week on Wired.com. The show is hosted by science fiction author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. more

Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond! more

Run through tales of mythical creatures, epic quests, and realms where the boundaries of imagination know no limits. Lightspeed is a digital science fiction and fantasy magazine. In its pages, you will find science fiction: from near-future, sociological soft SF, to far-future, star-spanning hard SF—and fantasy. more

A deep dive into the hidden meaning, identity, and motivation in the story of The Wheel of Time. Designed for readers who have finished the series and are looking for more understanding without memorizing all the different Aes Sedai. 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! more

Welcome to The Wheel Weaves Podcast!!The Wheel Weaves is a Wheel of Time podcast suitable for first time readers. Join Dani and Brett as they journey into the series for chapter analysis, character break-downs, and (probably wrong) predictions - all from the perspective of a WoT First Time Reader. Guided by Brett, the long-time super fan, Dani reads through the series knowing absolutely nothing! No spoilers here! more

Join us every week for a trip back in time to the early days of science fiction. Travel the solar system with aliens, robots, and space pirates aboard spaceships capable of traveling beyond light-years to discover planets and people, conflicts, and conundrums. Short science fiction stories from some of the greatest vintage sci-fi authors of all time, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, Alan E. Nourse, Isaac Asimov, H. G. Wells, Frederik Pohl, Kurt Vonnegut, and many more. more

The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter even those without any party business! more

Eliana and Chloe embark on a journey through the pages of their favorite stories, explaining them through analogies to movies, literature, music, and of course, their own personal antecdotes - which range from the occasional raucous romp to the sharp wit... and of course, the dreaded pun. They're currently covering George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire POV by POV, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials and Book of Dust trilogies. more

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

Just a few cauldron blessed and night court obsessed, fire breathing bitch queen besties talking all things fantastical. Join your hosts, Anna, Kim and Kristina as they Book Club about their favorite novels, new additions to the genre or the genre in general... copious amounts of wine and laughter included. If you love reading about fated mates, badass heroines, fantastical worlds and beautiful friendships then this is the book club for you… Welcome to the club! more

Luke Burrage reads a science fiction novel and reviews it when he's done. Then he reads another.

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

Alan guides Ian and Chris through their first Wheel of Time read-through.

The Coode Street Podcast is a bi-weekly hour-long podcast hosted by Jonathan Strahan and Gary K. Wolfe having discussion and digression on science fiction and fantasy. more

A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives. more

Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with. more

Binge hundreds of your favorite Science Fiction Stories!View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.orgAll Librivox recordings are in the public domainThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5182827/advertisement more

Luke and Dan discuss books and other media in the sci-fi/fantasy genre with unexpected theories and controversial opinions. Looking for a podcast that makes you smarter? Maybe keep looking. more

A Storytelling/Book Club/YouTube Reaction Video podcast where Matt (he/him) and Enn (They/Them) discuss Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series and the upcoming Wheel of Time TV Series on Amazon. Matt's a first-timer and Enn has read the series many many times, so we're spoiler-free! Join us as we discuss Enn's favorite fantasy series, and enjoy all the tangents and jokes. New episodes weekly on Thursdays! more

Two lifelong friends bantering about the best in fantasy books, movies, shows, and more!

A podcast about love and war in the 31st century. Join three friends each week as they attempt to share their love of the Battletech stories & fiction a few of chapters at a time. more

Two Dungeon Masters; one a First time Reader and the other a Series pro dive deep into the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Mr. Sanderson. 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

Join Nerdy and Claroos on a literary adventure through the fantasy novels they've always promised to read! First up is Robert Jordan's Wheel Of Time series. 14 books, a prequel, and a ton of questions that need to be answered! New episodes recorded live on Youtube and dropped everywhere on Fridays! more

I'm Nila, and I've been writing and posting an original short story every week since November 2013 on storyfeather.com. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Now I'm narrating those stories in the Storyfeather podcast. more

Fantasy and scifi book reviews, analysis, and sass.

Discussing Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere, chapter by chapter

Two sisters reread their favorite YA fantasy classics and discuss why they may be even better for adults.

Tales From the Bridge is a bi-weekly Science Fiction podcast. Join Tristan, Kevin, and Sam as they chat with your favourite science fiction authors and filmmakers. We also discuss the best in sci-fi, from books and graphic novels - to television and film. We cover cutting-edge concepts in our news segment, Science Fiction-Science Fact and throw in a bit of trivia for fun. more

Weirdo book worms unite! We want to share our love of Genre Fiction with you. Fans of Horror, Sci Fi, Fantasy & more can stop on by as we chat about what we've been reading! New reviews every other week. more

We love fantasy books, possibly too much. We hope you enjoy our top-notch reviews of your favorite fantasy books and series - Sanderson, Jordan, Abercrombie, Butcher and more! more

Explore the best of sci-fi with Brent and Cody every two weeks! Each episode we dive into a single book or series in the sci-fi canon, talk about what makes it great, what holds it back, what inspired the author to write it, and recommend three similar books as well. more

Audiomorphs is the Animorphs podcast where I read every single book of the Animorphs. Out loud. A chapter at a time. Releases every Friday. more

Bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors talk about their new books and much more in candid conversations with host Rob Wolf. more

Review podcast specializing in the hidden gems, the old, the forgotten, or over-looked movies, television shows, and books in the Sci-fi, Horror, and Fantasy genres. We bring you our take on books you should read but haven't heard of, movies that are fabulous but never hit it as big as they should have, television shows that changed the small screen but have now faded into obscurity. Our passion is the forgotten and the fabulous, the strange and the beautiful, and sharing each of these with all of you. more

Podcast and vidcast set in a monthly book club format from two huge Warhammer 40,000 lore fans. If you like reading WH40k novels, short stories, audio dramas, etc., then this is the podcast for you. Every two weeks we select a book from the vast Black Library to read and discuss. Sometimes we read old books and sometimes we read newer releases. We always have a method to our madness as to why! more

You're listening to Downworlder Dish a Shadowhunters Chronicles Podcast. Come geek out with us as we over analyze The Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Dark Artifices, and more! We will be focusing on character development, plot review, and relating to real life. Breaking down Cassandra Claire's written works chapter by chapter. We are spoiler free, so come and read along with us fellow mundanes! more

Legends Lookback is the Star Wars Legends podcast brought to you by Youtini.com, the premier site for all things Star Wars books and comics. Every week, Jared, Freddy, and Meg take a dive deep into the extensive backlog of books published to expand the Star Wars universe back when a galaxy far, far away was just beginning. From roundtables on the books you remember from your childhood to obscure stories and characters you may have never heard of, this show will always leave you with another book to (re)read. more

What do you get when a Tolkien fanatic joins forces with a Grand Master in the Star Wars arts? You get a Bridge of Two. Join Josh & Jeremiah as they bridge the sci-fi and fantasy realms they love into a nerdcast of epic proportions. more

In the Fantastical Truth podcast from Lorehaven.com, hosts E. Stephen Burnett and Zackary Russell explore fantastical stories for God's glory. more

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 recommend books to readers! more

College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.

A slow, thoughtful read and reread of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere series. Join us every week as we work our way through. more

Wings of Fire is a fantasy/dystopian series we all know and love. In this Wings of Fire Podcast, we will discuss everything about the series.Episodes come out weekly. If labeled as Darkflight Speaks they can be about anything. more

Join writer Elizabeth Flux and comedian Ben McKenzie on their six-year mission to read every Terry Pratchett novel**, one a month, and discuss them with special guests, puns, listener questions, and footnotes! Plus we also cover short stories, nonfiction, games, and adaptations. Episodes are released on the 7Ath of each month; the next book is listed at pratchatpodcast.com and announced at the end of each episode. more

Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King's Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, analyzed and discussed in order from the first line to the last. Come let's Palaver Gunslinger! more

We are a Song of Ice and Fire Podcast. We will be doing a chapter by chapter read through of the entire series (wish us luck). We started recording this podcast early April 2019 (two weeks before the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones. Because of that we also cover that season episode by episode as well. We are all die hard Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) fans and love discussing questions and theories. We are always looking for more theories to talk about so anything you've got send to us via any social media or comment wherever you may listen. Special Thanks to Dalton for providing the intro and outro music. more

Longtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show's launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Sam and Will discuss the Wheel of Time book series and the upcoming television series. We like to keep it light because if you like fantasy you're probably looking for an escape. We will never talk politics and we try to make content that you can listen to with your niece and nephew. We will often bring up other nerd culture things if we think they're related - like Marvel, GoT, Star Wars, LoTR, Harry Potter, Star Trek etcetera. We will compare WoT to other fantasy book series. more

Dune Talk is the official Dune podcast of DuneNewsNet.com, your one-stop source for breaking news and reviews about the bestselling, epic science fiction saga! Join Marcus, Garin, Johnny, Simon, and a rotation of special guests, for in-depth discussion of the 2021 Dune movie—directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa—and its prospective sequel(s). In our Duniverse segment we cover all of Herbert's books, the comics, games, collectibles, and (future) TV shows. We always welcome feedback and questions submitted by our listeners. more

The Wayfarer's Guide to Worldbuilding is a tool to help writers, DMs, and creatives build unique, scientific, and magical worlds. Each episode explores one facet of worldbuilding and gives practical advice on writing these elements. Hosted by the Mythos and Ink staff Kyle Rudge (Marketing Director), Allison Alexander (Editorial Director), and Emma Skrumeda (Publicist) the podcast explores strong examples of worldbuilding from science fiction and fantasy books, TV shows, and movies and offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of publishing. more

Providing writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and artists wanting to take their next step, 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

Join us as we discuss a different Doctor Who novel each month, book club-style. Read along with us as we explore the written worlds from a variety of Doctor Who book ranges. more

A queer sf review podcast about the emerging wizards vs. lesbians microgenre.

[currently on break!] Speculative Sandbox is your audio playground for speculative fiction lovers. In each episode, Vickie Lan workshops a trope with a writer/author with an eye for character development, world building, and plot structures. From dystopian governments to parallel universes, mind control to interplanetary travel, let's speculate. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. more

Ted, Jenny, and Gray read and discuss the Animorphs series.

'Teaching My Cat to Read' is a hilarious book podcast that adds a unique comedic twist to literary discussions - join us as we explore a wide range of books through humorous conversations. more

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

Welcome to Backlog Books, a short, bi-weekly podcast for book reviews. Mostly older sci-fi and fantasy with a dash of newer books thrown in for variety. more

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

Lo mejor del género fantástico, la ciencia ficción y el terror. Exploramos los géneros especulativos y su expresión en los diferentes medios (literatura, cine, cómic, videojuegos, etc.) con monográficos, tertulias, entrevistas y contenidos extra. more

Two and a half dragons get together to review, suggest, and discuss books, movies, games, and shows that prominently feature dragons or other monstrous protagonists! To help create a resource for fans everywhere to find their next favorite piece of media or literature! more

Promoting and sharing Fantasy and Science Fiction books that are either lost, forgotten, or need a bigger audience more

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

Jack O' the Shadows is a family friendly book club following Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time epic fantasy series. The VC Boys seek to provide insight, and entertainment as they read through all 15 Wheel of Time books. more

A chronological discussion of the EU, starting with The Truce at Bakura.

A personal exploration of Isaac Asimov's Foundation epic, including commentary and analysis.

Jon Cronshaw shares the ups and downs of his life as a visually impaired science fiction and fantasy author. The British journalist turned independent author released his debut novel Wizard of the Wasteland in June 2017. 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

Shit, We've Read is a new sci-fi/fantasy book podcast hosted by two geeky friends, Jason and Laura. Join us each month as we (with the occasional special guest) discuss the latest book or graphic novel we've just read. Think of us as your friendly, neighborhood monthly book club, but online. more

We're a drinking person's SFF club online. Each month, we'll discuss the best pop culture scifi along with enjoying a signature cocktail. Join us as we talk cocktails and give recommendations for those who love sci fi, fantasy and speculative fiction! more

Discussions of the works of the greatest storyteller of the 20th Century. Hosted by Jess Terrell, Scott Stewart and Tim DeForestTrademarks including Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, Barsoom®, Pellucidar®, Carson of Venus®, and The Land That Time Forgot® owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and used by permission (for a more complete list of trademarks, visit www.erburroughs.com). This permission does not constitute or imply any further ownership or any endorsement by Edgar Rice Burroughs, In more

Dungeon Crawlers Radio is an exciting geek podcast that focuses on gaming, comics, fantasy & Sci-fi Books, and many other aspects of the world of geek. more

Podcast de narrativa fantástica, ciencia ficción y terror.

The epically geeky book club. Join the Marginally Geeky crew as they read, share and discuss a new book each month. While we may focus on traditionally geeky genres (sci-fi, fantasy, etc.) we're willing to explore any and all things geeky! more

In depth reviews and discussions of fantasy, sci fi and other nerdy books. We aim to feature books with BIPOC and Queer authors and protagonists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. more

Coffee Contrails features mainly, original sci-fi and noir radio plays and audiobooks. Working around the 9 - 5, we're posting a new episode when time permits. Subscribe on iTunes. 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.7 years later, the New Century Multiverse is now nine books strong, with more on the way. It has had its first major arc, its first Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books...... and now, its first fan podcast.Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of those first 9 novels and beyond. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series. more

Welcome to Treat Your Shelf! Treat Your Shelf is a monthly book club podcast. Each month you will get to hear the hosts, Hannah and Christina, discuss a book that they have recently read. more

A series of science fantasy novels by indie author Rory Surtain are brought to life by a multi-voice cast in a Bad Flannel Divergent production.File under grimdark, dystopian, mystery and adventure.Season 1: the series debut novel, PSYKER. more

Welcome to the Horus Hour, a podcast dedicated to discussing the world of the Horus Heresy. Join us as we read each book for the first time and discuss the main plot points and themes, all while not taking ourselves too seriously. more

Brockton Bay Book Club is a podcast reviewing the Worm web serial by J.C. McCrae. Each week, our rambunctious cast of characters read and discuss the next chapters, make predictions, and rant about their favorite superpowers, followed by a second part of the podcast, where they attempt to rewrite Worm for a television adaptation and breakdown all the difficulties that come with moving the work into a screenplay. more

O DunaCast é o podcast oficial do fandom de Duna no Brasil. Em cada episódio, discutimos sobre os personagens, as suas origens, as inspirações do autor Frank Herbert e as teorias e filosofias da saga. Pascoal Naib e convidados especiais analisam detalhadamente cada capítulo dos livros da saga Duna sem spoilers dos capítulos posteriores. more

Relive your favorite Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic book

Linn, Marit og Magnus leser seg gjennom Brandon Sanderson sitt Cosmere! Cosmere inkluderer Mistborn, Elantris, Warbreaker, Stormlight Archive og mer! Vi tar for oss del for del i de forskjellige bøkene, og diskuterer på høyt og lavt nivå.Episodene kommer med litt ujevnt mellomrom, men vi forsøker å holde det gående ganske jevnt!Podcastplan vil alltid være oppdatert på Discord!Epost: merkosmedcosmere@gmail.comInstagram: merkosmedcosmereDiscord: https://discord.gg/zGf558xKbe more

A podcast about Books, Books, and books.

Welcome to Starlight Beacon Transmissions! Here we talk about Star Wars: The High Republic and other Star Wars topics! Join us every Wednesday for new episodes of the show and don't forget to check out our Twitter @SBTransmissions more

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

The Hidden Bookcase is a book club podcast hosted by Morgan Greensmith and Sorren Briarwood, focusing mainly on queer genre fiction. Each month, we recommend one another a book, read each recommendation and return to discuss our thoughts.Episodes are released on alternating Mondays. more

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What makes you love a book? I find my favorite stories are those where I'm crying with the MC, celebrating their victories, and screaming at their missteps. Welcome to Finding the Magic, a podcast all about books, plots, characters, and the authors that create them.I write young adult fantasy and sci-fi dystopian, as well as fun and inspiring romances. Listen in as I highlight books and authors from these genres as well as mysteries, thrillers, and horror. Find me and intro to my books at triciacopeland.com or all my links at https://linktr.ee/triciacopeland more

The Audiobook Club is a book club specifically dedicated to reviewing Audiobooks. Hosted by three 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 ! more

A fantasy audio serial. Can Ryn and his companions find the twelve elemental Jewels in time to stop the Emperor from conquering the world? Avatar: The Last Airbender meets The Chronicles of Prydain meets DnD meets the Final Fantasy games. Has an ensemble cast, an elemental magic system, steampunk airships, chocobos, dungeons, and a Cid, among many other things. Updates on or near the 1st of each month. Also has a 'Previously on...' section at the start of each episode so you can jump on anywhere. sagaofthejewels.substack.com more

Podcast de ciencia ficción, fantasía y terror en casi cualquier formato. Noticias, recomendaciones y entrevistas con los nombres más interesantes de la ciencia ficción y fantasía actual. more

The CKP Future Books is a podcast highlighting the Chris Kennedy Publishing (CKP) pantheon of books. Each month we will reveal the upcoming releases from CKP and have an interview with one of their authors. more