National Poetry Month Podcast 2020

National Poetry Month Podcast 2020

Author: Asimov's Science Fiction April 14, 2020 Duration: 15:25
Happy National Poetry Month! We have a dozen poems here pulled from past and current issues to celebrate our poets this year. Each of these poems is striking in its own way, and I hope you enjoy the many voices and styles to come. First up is “All Saints Day” by Lisa Bellamy, read by Diana Marie Delgado, followed by “All the Weight” by Holly Day, read by Emily Hockaday, “The Celestial Body” read and written by Leslie J. Anderson, “The Destroyer is in Doubt about Net Neutrality” read and written by Martin Ott, “Unlooping” read and written by Marie Vibbert, “Attack of the 50 foot Woman” read and written by Ron Koertge, “The Language of Water,” by Jane Yolen, read by Monica Wendel, “Archaeologists Uncover Bones, Bifocals, a Tricycle” read and written by Steven Withrow, “Objects in Space” by Josh Pearce, read by R.J. Carey, “Small Certainties” by Sara Polsky, read by Emily Hockaday, “Palate of the Babel Fish” read and written by Todd Dillard, and finally “After a Year of Solitude” by Lora Gray, read by Jackie Sherbow.

Each month, the pages of the celebrated Asimov's Science Fiction magazine come to life in a new way. This audio companion selects a single, standout story from the latest issue and transforms it into a fully realized audio performance. You’ll hear vivid narrations that pull you directly into imagined worlds, from the quiet intimacy of near-future dilemmas to the vast, strange landscapes of distant galaxies. It’s a chance to experience the magazine’s curated vision of speculative fiction-where human questions meet boundless possibility-in a format you can take anywhere. The selections are as diverse as the genre itself, showcasing both emerging voices and established masters. This podcast is essentially a curated listening library, a direct audio extension of the magazine’s decades-long legacy. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber discovering a favorite story anew or a newcomer seeking a gateway into thoughtful science fiction, each episode is designed to be a complete and immersive escape. Tune in for a regular dose of wonder, one meticulously crafted story at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 58

Asimov's Science Fiction
Podcast Episodes
Episode 28: Mayor for Today by Fran Wilde [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:43
Victor is used to having gigs like “driver,” “teacher,” or “administrative assistant,” so when his GigTime App shows “Mayor” for a duration of only “twenty-four hours,” he is a little skeptical. What should have been a q…
Episode 27: Grief, as Faithful as My Hound by Marissa Lingen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:01
It’s an Earth-shattering revelation: Aliens are real, and making contact all around us. Rina Cutter, however, is busy dealing with her own, private world shattering. Even if the alien news does hit very close to home, it…
Mangy White Dog by Y.M. Pang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:24
When a “Mangy White Dog” starts showing up to watch Sunflower and Taihe perform, Sunflower is suspicious. What does the dog want? Doesn't it know she and Taihe are a team of two? Read "Mangy White Dog" by Y.M. Pang to di…
Imaginary Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:31
In this episode, the author envisions the future of dating apps and media companies, while our narrator Petra balances a demanding job with apparitions of potential children. Please enjoy “Imaginary Children,” read and w…
Pax Mongolica by Evan Marcroft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:32
In this May/June installment of our podcast, we have a fascinating alternate history where gods are very much real and being held captive in zoos. Please enjoy Evan Marcroft’s “Pax Mongolica,” read by the author himself.
"Go. Now. Fix." & "The Refraction of White Lies" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:34
To start off the new decade, we have a special double feature. Our first story—"Go. Now. Fix." by Timons Esaias—features an unlikely narrator who exhibits great pluck in the face of disaster. Our second story by Meredith…
Selfless by James Patrick Kelly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:54
Joseph Jirasek doesn't exist. Not since he was a boy and was taken from himself. Now he struggles to hold the personalities within him that are vying for dominance in check while keeping his family safe. At all costs, th…
All in Green Went My Love Riding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Enjoy Dani Daly's beautiful read of Megan Arkenberg's enchanting thriller, "All in Green Went My Love Riding," where we discover some very unique young girls, a tragic mystery, and the danger of being different.
The Ocean Between the Leaves by Ray Nayler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:30
Our newest podcast showcases author Ray Nayler’s lyrical tale of social, economic, and medical injustice in a distant future and the impact of yet-to-come technology in navigating these. Nayler weaves an intricate myster…