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]]> en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:46:20 +0000 science, ,magazine, ,sf, ,analog, ,fiction, ,and, Copyright 2026 AnalogSF Listen to free science fiction and features from Analog Science Fiction & Fact magazine! AnalogSF ehockaday@dellmagazines.net episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bd/dc/ec/ehockaday/1400x1400_14516937.jpg Analog Science Fiction & Fact https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf AnalogSF Fiction and features from editors, authors, and new issues of Analog Science Fiction & Fact, the longest continuously running science fiction magazine. Episode 14: The Robot and the Winding Woods by Brenda Cooper The Robot and the Winding Woods by Brenda Cooper 14 4 full For many years, Grace and John have maintained the Winding Woods Campground, where visitors are few but life is comfortable, quiet, and happy. Out of the blue, a robot shows up on mysterious business, testing infrastructure and examining solar generators. It demands that Grace and John leave the camp they’ve called home for thirty-two years. Discover the hidden motives of this robot in “The Robot and the Winding Woods” by Brenda Cooper.


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-11-26T08_06_56-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-11-26T08_06_56-08_00 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:06:56 +0000 2025-11-26 2025-11-26 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-11-26T08_06_56-08_00 AnalogSF 2428 false For many years, Grace and John have maintained the Winding Woods Campground, where visitors are few but life is comfortable, quiet, and happy. Out of the blue, a robot shows up on mysterious business, testing infrastructure and examining solar generators. It demands that Grace and John leave the camp they’ve called home for thirty-two years. Discover the hidden motives of this robot in “The Robot and the Winding Woods” by Brenda Cooper. For many years, Grace and John have maintained the Winding Woods Campground, where visitors are f... Episode 13: Lady Ballistic: Fast and Accurate Cleaning by Alex Jablokov Lady Ballistic: Fast and Accurate Cleaning by Alex Jablokov 13 4 full Sirina is a house cleaner who’ll take care of your typical dust, cobwebs, and all other varieties of filth, but if you’re dealing with anything that’s spilling over transdimensionally, she’s the one you’ll want to call. When a local real estate agent asks Sirina to take on her latest project, Sirina happily obliges, but quickly finds herself in a sticky situation. Find out why Sirina is “Lady Ballistic: Fast and Accurate Cleaning,” read and written by Alex Jablokov.


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-10-22T10_30_24-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-10-22T10_30_24-07_00 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:30:24 +0000 2025-10-22 2025-10-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-10-22T10_30_24-07_00 AnalogSF 2457 false Sirina is a house cleaner who’ll take care of your typical dust, cobwebs, and all other varieties of filth, but if you’re dealing with anything that’s spilling over transdimensionally, she’s the one you’ll want to call. When a local real estate agent asks Sirina to take on her latest project, Sirina happily obliges, but quickly finds herself in a sticky situation. Find out why Sirina is “Lady Ballistic: Fast and Accurate Cleaning,” read and written by Alex Jablokov. Sirina is a house cleaner who’ll take care of your typical dust, cobwebs, and all other varieties... Episode 12: Last Dam Standing by Dawn Vogel Last Dam Standing by Dawn Vogel 12 4 full Dr. Cara Blake is a retired engineer who’s been out of work for about two decades. She lives in the mountains, alone, well above the overflowing rivers that have ravaged human society, with an electric vehicle she hasn’t started in five years. During her last major project, she retrofitted an old, local dam to prevent it from collapsing under the effects of climate change. Now, the dam is on the verge of failure, and Dr. Blake is the only one who possesses the knowledge and experience to keep it intact. Will Dr. Blake find a way to step in? Find out in “Last Dam Standing,” read and written by Dawn Vogel 


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-09-11T09_31_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-09-11T09_31_31-07_00 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:31:31 +0000 2025-09-11 2025-09-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-09-11T09_31_31-07_00 AnalogSF 1049 false Dr. Cara Blake is a retired engineer who’s been out of work for about two decades. She lives in the mountains, alone, well above the overflowing rivers that have ravaged human society, with an electric vehicle she hasn’t started in five years. During her last major project, she retrofitted an old, local dam to prevent it from collapsing under the effects of climate change. Now, the dam is on the verge of failure, and Dr. Blake is the only one who possesses the knowledge and experience to keep it intact. Will Dr. Blake find a way to step in? Find out in “Last Dam Standing,” read and written by Dawn Vogel  Dr. Cara Blake is a retired engineer who’s been out of work for about two decades. She lives in t... Episode 11: It Eats Metal by Mark Ferguson It Eats Metal by Mark Ferguson 11 4 full Missing dogs, bushes growing metallic berries, and university researchers vanishing without a trace. These are but some of a few incidents surrounding a swamp in northern British Columbia, where a local man believes he might be able to solve the mystery behind these strange phenomena. This is “It Eats Metal,” read and written by Mark Ferguson


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-05-13T12_09_21-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-05-13T12_09_21-07_00 Tue, 13 May 2025 19:09:21 +0000 2025-05-13 2025-05-13 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-05-13T12_09_21-07_00 AnalogSF 2295 false Missing dogs, bushes growing metallic berries, and university researchers vanishing without a trace. These are but some of a few incidents surrounding a swamp in northern British Columbia, where a local man believes he might be able to solve the mystery behind these strange phenomena. This is “It Eats Metal,” read and written by Mark Ferguson Missing dogs, bushes growing metallic berries, and university researchers vanishing without a tra... Episode 10: Second Chance by Sakinah Hofler Second Chance by Sakinah Hofler 10 4 full After Toya Smith is killed by police during a traffic stop, doctors at a unique facility manage to preserve her consciousness and transfer it to a new body that should resemble her old one. Only her new body isn’t the one she expected or wanted. How will Toya adjust to her new life in a body so different from the one she’d lived in her whole life? Find out in “Second Chance,” read and written by Sakinah Hofler, winner of Analog’s Emerging Black Voices Award.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-02-03T12_54_44-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-02-03T12_54_44-08_00 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:54:44 +0000 2025-02-03 2025-02-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2025-02-03T12_54_44-08_00 AnalogSF short science fiction,science fiction,short fiction,short stories,short story,speculative sf,speculative literature,sf,sff,scifi,sci-fi,genre fiction,upload fiction,upload sf,upload science fiction,sakinah hofler,emerging black voices,black voices,emergin 919 true After Toya Smith is killed by police during a traffic stop, doctors at a unique facility manage to preserve her consciousness and transfer it to a new body that should resemble her old one. Only her new body isn’t the one she expected or wanted. How will Toya adjust to her new life in a body so different from the one she’d lived in her whole life? Find out in “Second Chance,” read and written by Sakinah Hofler, winner of Analog’s Emerging Black Voices Award. After Toya Smith is killed by police during a traffic stop, doctors at a unique facility manage t... Episode 9: Bad Cop, No Donut - by Ryan Hunke read by Glen Melin Bad Cop, No Donut - by Ryan Hunke read by Glen Melin 9 4 full When two South Philly cops walk into a Nepalese bakery, one starts grilling the owner, Missus Singh, about rogue robots that might be helping her, while the other can’t stop thinking about how good a bear claw would be right about now. Will this good cop/bad cop duo discover the secret behind Missus Singh’s scrumptious sweets? Tune in to hear the conclusion of this police encounter that is anything but ordinary in Ryan Hunke’s “Bad Cop, No Donut,” narrated by Glen Melin.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-09-25T09_47_37-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-09-25T09_47_37-07_00 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:47:37 +0000 2024-09-25 2024-09-25 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-09-25T09_47_37-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,short fiction,robot fiction,robot sf,analog science fiction,analog science fiction and fact,analog sf 1807 false When two South Philly cops walk into a Nepalese bakery, one starts grilling the owner, Missus Singh, about rogue robots that might be helping her, while the other can’t stop thinking about how good a bear claw would be right about now. Will this good cop/bad cop duo discover the secret behind Missus Singh’s scrumptious sweets? Tune in to hear the conclusion of this police encounter that is anything but ordinary in Ryan Hunke’s “Bad Cop, No Donut,” narrated by Glen Melin. When two South Philly cops walk into a Nepalese bakery, one starts grilling the owner, Missus Sin... Episode 8: Expert Witness by Leonard Richardson Expert Witness by Leonard Richardson 8 4 full The elsp are a species of megafauna who have been driven to the brink of extinction by environmental threats and reluctance to reproduce. When a wave of petty crime takes over the elsp's sanctuary planet, law enforcement is quick to suspect sanctuary workers. But an intrepid scientist decides to investigate for herself, and finally figure out if the elsp are sentient after all. Here is “Expert Witness,” read and written by Leonard Richardson.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-05-20T10_03_22-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-05-20T10_03_22-07_00 Mon, 20 May 2024 17:03:22 +0000 2024-05-20 2024-05-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-05-20T10_03_22-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,scifi,short fiction,short sf,short story,short stories,short science fiction,speculative fiction,far future,far future fiction,solar punk,hope punk 1258 false The elsp are a species of megafauna who have been driven to the brink of extinction by environmental threats and reluctance to reproduce. When a wave of petty crime takes over the elsp's sanctuary planet, law enforcement is quick to suspect sanctuary workers. But an intrepid scientist decides to investigate for herself, and finally figure out if the elsp are sentient after all. Here is “Expert Witness,” read and written by Leonard Richardson. The elsp are a species of megafauna who have been driven to the brink of extinction by environmen... Episode 7: Mariposa de Hierro - Matt McHugh Mariposa de Hierro - Matt McHugh 7 4 full Rosalina has just begun working at a migrant camp with her parents when before long a swarm of small, bee-like machines starts following her wherever she goes, sparking a media sensation. Here is “Mariposa de Hierro” read and written by Matt McHugh. 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-03-18T18_44_52-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-03-18T18_44_52-07_00 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:44:52 +0000 2024-03-19 2024-03-19 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2024-03-18T18_44_52-07_00 AnalogSF sf,science fiction,sci fi,short fiction,short sf,speculative fiction,drones,drone fiction 2256 false Rosalina has just begun working at a migrant camp with her parents when before long a swarm of small, bee-like machines starts following her wherever she goes, sparking a media sensation. Here is “Mariposa de Hierro” read and written by Matt McHugh.  Rosalina has just begun working at a migrant camp with her parents when before long a swarm of sm... Episode 6: For Every Bee, a Hive - by Benjamin C. Kinney For Every Bee, a Hive - by Benjamin C. Kinney 6 4 full Tamar is on a mission to salvage usable technology from a space debris field. Her routine assignment turns dicey when her crew mates vanish, and a foreign AI appears on Tamar’s radar persistently trying to communicate. Here is  “For Every Bee, a Hive,” read and written by Benjamin C. Kinney.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-12-21T08_12_44-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-12-21T08_12_44-08_00 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:12:44 +0000 2023-12-21 2023-12-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-12-21T08_12_44-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,hard science fiction,sf,scifi,analog,benjamin c. kinney,short story,literary fiction,speculative fiction,hard sf,science,fiction,short fiction,ai fiction,artificial intelligence story 2295 false Tamar is on a mission to salvage usable technology from a space debris field. Her routine assignment turns dicey when her crew mates vanish, and a foreign AI appears on Tamar’s radar persistently trying to communicate. Here is  “For Every Bee, a Hive,” read and written by Benjamin C. Kinney. Tamar is on a mission to salvage usable technology from a space debris field. Her routine assignm... Episode 5: The Eiffel Tower of Trappist-1d by Jeff Reynolds The Eiffel Tower of Trappist-1d by Jeff Reynolds 5 4 full With Earth long destroyed by war and ecological disaster, Ernie, Kate, and Harv are humans who have started new lives on a far-flung exoplanet. With scarce options for good food or money, the trio decides to embark on a project that may net them a little cash, and remind them of what life back home used to be like. This is “The Eiffel Tower of Trappist-1b,” read and written by Jeff Reynolds.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-11-16T16_25_02-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-11-16T16_25_02-08_00 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:25:02 +0000 2023-11-17 2023-11-17 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-11-16T16_25_02-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,exoplanet,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,exoplanet fiction,alien fiction 2875 false With Earth long destroyed by war and ecological disaster, Ernie, Kate, and Harv are humans who have started new lives on a far-flung exoplanet. With scarce options for good food or money, the trio decides to embark on a project that may net them a little cash, and remind them of what life back home used to be like. This is “The Eiffel Tower of Trappist-1b,” read and written by Jeff Reynolds. With Earth long destroyed by war and ecological disaster, Ernie, Kate, and Harv are humans who ha... Episode 4: Fly Straight and Don't Get Eaten - by Vera Brook Fly Straight and Don't Get Eaten - by Vera Brook 4 4 full Before he goes away to college, all Noah wants to do is relax, play video games with his friends, and practice for an upcoming tournament. His mother, however, has a different plan for her son: She’s asked his aunt Meg—whom he hasn’t seen in ten years—to take him on a little camping trip. Reluctantly, Noah goes along, but soon finds that he may have more in common with his aunt than he thought. Here is “Fly Straight and Don’t Get Eaten,” read and written by Vera Brook.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-09-29T13_59_13-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-09-29T13_59_13-07_00 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:59:13 +0000 2023-10-17 2023-10-17 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-09-29T13_59_13-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,short fiction,short science fiction,speculative fiction,hope punk,solar punk,speculative sf,scifi,vera brook 2645 false Before he goes away to college, all Noah wants to do is relax, play video games with his friends, and practice for an upcoming tournament. His mother, however, has a different plan for her son: She’s asked his aunt Meg—whom he hasn’t seen in ten years—to take him on a little camping trip. Reluctantly, Noah goes along, but soon finds that he may have more in common with his aunt than he thought. Here is “Fly Straight and Don’t Get Eaten,” read and written by Vera Brook. Before he goes away to college, all Noah wants to do is relax, play video games with his friends,... Episode 3: The Carina Nebula by Kelsey Hutton The Carina Nebula by Kelsey Hutton 3 4 full Meadow is a curious teenager who has spent her entire life on a large space ship. She thirsts for adventure, or at least a break from her overbearing mother.


One day, she meets an artist who is desperately trying to clean-up a spill of small, colorful beads—not an easy task in zero-g, and a serious violation of safety code that Meadow’s mom is eager to report.


Will Meadow be able to protect her new acquaintance and learn about herself in the process? Find out in “The Carina Nebula,” read and written by Kelsey Hutton

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-07-31T10_10_27-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-07-31T10_10_27-07_00 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:10:27 +0000 2023-07-31 2023-07-31 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-07-31T10_10_27-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,space ship,generation ship,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,kelsey hutton,the carina nebula,métis fiction,treaty 1 fiction,canadian sf,speculative fiction 2019 false Meadow is a curious teenager who has spent her entire life on a large space ship. She thirsts for adventure, or at least a break from her overbearing mother.One day, she meets an artist who is desperately trying to clean-up a spill of small, colorful beads—not an easy task in zero-g, and a serious violation of safety code that Meadow’s mom is eager to report.Will Meadow be able to protect her new acquaintance and learn about herself in the process? Find out in “The Carina Nebula,” read and written by Kelsey Hutton Meadow is a curious teenager who has spent her entire life on a large space ship. She thirsts for... Episode 9: Double Feature: A Place for Pax & Collateral Damage Double Feature: A Place for Pax & Collateral Damage 9 3 full For our May/June issue, we have a special treat for our listeners—a double feature! First up is “A Place for Pax” read and written by Colin Mattson, followed by “Collateral Damage” by Jen Downes. Both stories feature spunky protagonists who are making due in futures that feature farming, ingenuity, and creative solutions.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-05-17T08_52_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-05-17T08_52_30-07_00 Wed, 17 May 2023 15:52:30 +0000 2023-05-17 2023-05-17 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-05-17T08_52_30-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,enceladus,belt fiction,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,bill frank,moon unitn 2252 false For our May/June issue, we have a special treat for our listeners—a double feature! First up is “A Place for Pax” read and written by Colin Mattson, followed by “Collateral Damage” by Jen Downes. Both stories feature spunky protagonists who are making due in futures that feature farming, ingenuity, and creative solutions. For our May/June issue, we have a special treat for our listeners—a double feature! First up is “... Episode 8: What Women Want - Katherine Tunning What Women Want - Katherine Tunning 8 3 full Laxi is an alien visitor from the noble house of vlarg who doesn’t like to conquer planets by force—at least not at first. Invasion and domination are boring, conventional, and these days even the elders on their home planet agree. Instead, Laxi prefers to spend time on the world they intend to capture, sowing instability from within before making their big move. Earth, however, is proving to be a bigger challenge than expected, but Laxi may have just come up with the right marketing scheme. This is “What Women Want,” read and written by Katherine Tunning.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-03-03T09_58_18-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-03-03T09_58_18-08_00 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:58:18 +0000 2023-03-08 2023-03-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-03-03T09_58_18-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,enceladus,belt fiction,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,bill frank,moon unit 1044 false Laxi is an alien visitor from the noble house of vlarg who doesn’t like to conquer planets by force—at least not at first. Invasion and domination are boring, conventional, and these days even the elders on their home planet agree. Instead, Laxi prefers to spend time on the world they intend to capture, sowing instability from within before making their big move. Earth, however, is proving to be a bigger challenge than expected, but Laxi may have just come up with the right marketing scheme. This is “What Women Want,” read and written by Katherine Tunning. Laxi is an alien visitor from the noble house of vlarg who doesn’t like to conquer planets by for... Episode 7: The Area Under the Curve by Matt McHugh The Area Under the Curve by Matt McHugh 7 3 full In Matt McHugh’s newest tale, Emi and Zieka are elite candidates that fought as hard as they could for a spot on the generation ship. Could leaving a son behind be worth the privilege to travel with humanity’s future? Find out in our newest podcast “The Area Under the Curve.”  

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-01-17T12_24_25-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-01-17T12_24_25-08_00 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:24:25 +0000 2023-01-17 2023-01-17 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2023-01-17T12_24_25-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,short fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,stem fiction,parenting fiction,interstellar fiction,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,matt mchugh,astounding science fiction,analog,space fiction,space travel,short story,science fiction sto 2460 false In Matt McHugh’s newest tale, Emi and Zieka are elite candidates that fought as hard as they could for a spot on the generation ship. Could leaving a son behind be worth the privilege to travel with humanity’s future? Find out in our newest podcast “The Area Under the Curve.”   In Matt McHugh’s newest tale, Emi and Zieka are elite candidates that fought as hard as they coul... Episode 6: Maximum Efficiency by Holly Schofield Maximum Efficiency by Holly Schofield 6 3 full K3RA is an android programmed to pursue efficiency in everything it does, from working factory floors to killing its designers’ enemies. When it encounters a sluggish soybean farmer just after suffering a wartime wound, K3RA comes to a realization that may bring peace to the world. Here is “Maximum Efficiency,” read and written by Holly Schofield. 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-11-23T05_41_22-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-11-23T05_41_22-08_00 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:41:22 +0000 2022-11-23 2022-11-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-11-23T05_41_22-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,ai,android fiction,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,military sf,eco science fiction,hope punk 1414 false K3RA is an android programmed to pursue efficiency in everything it does, from working factory floors to killing its designers’ enemies. When it encounters a sluggish soybean farmer just after suffering a wartime wound, K3RA comes to a realization that may bring peace to the world. Here is “Maximum Efficiency,” read and written by Holly Schofield.  K3RA is an android programmed to pursue efficiency in everything it does, from working facto... Episode 5: Taking the Waters by Tim McDaniel Taking the Waters by Tim McDaniel 5 3 full In Tim McDaniel’s “Taking the Waters,” a scientist must negotiate for our planet’s future. See how she does in our newest podcast from the September/October issue.

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2022-10-03T08_56_27-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-10-03T08_56_27-07_00 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:56:27 +0000 2022-10-03 2022-10-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-10-03T08_56_27-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,ecological fiction,ocean fiction,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,tim mcdaniel 1037 false In Tim McDaniel’s “Taking the Waters,” a scientist must negotiate for our planet’s future. See how she does in our newest podcast from the September/October issue. In Tim McDaniel’s “Taking the Waters,” a scientist must negotiate for our planet’s future. See ho... Episode 4: My Nascent Garden & Risky Harvest DOUBLE FEATURE My Nascent Garden & Risky Harvest DOUBLE FEATURE 4 3 full Our July/August podcast is a special double feature: First, Melanie Harding-Shaw reads "My Nascent Garden," in which an AI navigates a complicated relationship; then Geoffrey Hart narrates his tale "Risky Harvest," telling the story of a harvest event that is intertwined with mating and survival. 

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2022-07-12T06_57_07-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-07-12T06_57_07-07_00 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:57:07 +0000 2022-07-12 2022-07-12 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-07-12T06_57_07-07_00 AnalogSF ai,science fiction,sf,short stories,alien stories,ai stories,hard sf,hard science fiction,space,future,speculative,speculative fiction,literary fiction,literature 1303 false Our July/August podcast is a special double feature: First, Melanie Harding-Shaw reads "My Nascent Garden," in which an AI navigates a complicated relationship; then Geoffrey Hart narrates his tale "Risky Harvest," telling the story of a harvest event that is intertwined with mating and survival.  Our July/August podcast is a special double feature: First, Melanie Harding-Shaw reads "My Nascen... Episode 3: Bounty 1486 by Wendy Nikel Bounty 1486 by Wendy Nikel 3 3 full Delia Serrano is a crack disposal engineer for the CosmoSweep Coropration. On a typical workday, she’s catching bits of space junk and sending them to a fiery demise in earth’s atmosphere. But when NASA needs her unique skills for a daring rescue mission, Serrano jumps into action in the thrilling tale  “Bounty 1486,” read and written by the author, Wendy Nikel.  

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2022-05-11T10_22_52-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-05-11T10_22_52-07_00 Wed, 11 May 2022 17:22:52 +0000 2022-05-11 2022-05-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-05-11T10_22_52-07_00 AnalogSF nasa,science fiction,scifi,sci-fi,sf,hard science fiction,science,short story,short fiction,space fiction,near future 1566 false Delia Serrano is a crack disposal engineer for the CosmoSweep Coropration. On a typical workday, she’s catching bits of space junk and sending them to a fiery demise in earth’s atmosphere. But when NASA needs her unique skills for a daring rescue mission, Serrano jumps into action in the thrilling tale  “Bounty 1486,” read and written by the author, Wendy Nikel.   Delia Serrano is a crack disposal engineer for the CosmoSweep Coropration. On a typical workday, ... Episode 2: Nirvana or Bust by Michael Swanwick Nirvana or Bust by Michael Swanwick 2 3 full Why are Huiling and her metal exoskeleton—and research partner—being hunted by the Feds? And the state? And where does a long-ago lover fit into the picture? Please enjoy “Nirvana or Bust” from our March/April 2022 issue read & written by Michael Swanwick.

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-08T12_40_37-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-03-08T12_40_37-08_00 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:40:37 +0000 2022-03-08 2022-03-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-03-08T12_40_37-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,sf,sci-fi,hard science fiction,scifi,analog science fiction and fact,michael swanwick,ai,artificial intelligence 1284 false Why are Huiling and her metal exoskeleton—and research partner—being hunted by the Feds? And the state? And where does a long-ago lover fit into the picture? Please enjoy “Nirvana or Bust” from our March/April 2022 issue read & written by Michael Swanwick. Why are Huiling and her metal exoskeleton—and research partner—being hunted by the Feds? And the ... Episode 13: Splitting a Dollar by Meghan Hyland Splitting a Dollar by Meghan Hyland 13 full "Amy" and "Brad" are two thieves who don’t see eye to eye. Amy wants to change the world, and Brad wants to start over, wealthy and isolated. What exactly are they looking for on the lunar surface, and can their spoils help achieve these goals?  Find out in “Splitting a Dollar,” read and written by Meghan Hyland.

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2022-01-18T06_41_06-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-01-18T06_41_06-08_00 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:41:06 +0000 2022-01-18 2022-01-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2022-01-18T06_41_06-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,scifi,sf,science,fiction,short fiction,analog science fiction,analog science fiction and fact,meghan highland,splitting a dollar,speculative,speculative fiction,genre fiction,short story 2096 false "Amy" and "Brad" are two thieves who don’t see eye to eye. Amy wants to change the world, and Brad wants to start over, wealthy and isolated. What exactly are they looking for on the lunar surface, and can their spoils help achieve these goals?  Find out in “Splitting a Dollar,” read and written by Meghan Hyland. "Amy" and "Brad" are two thieves who don’t see eye to eye. Amy wants to change the world, and Bra... Episode 12: Moon Unit by Bill Frank Moon Unit by Bill Frank 12 full While life on Earth may not always be safe or easy, traveling the space ways comes with its own host of hazards. There’s space junk. Sub-zero temperatures. And not to mention a complete lack of oxygen. In this piece from our November/December issue, a mech finds himself dragged into a daring rescue mission on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus. Author Bill Frank gives an inspired reading of his story, "Moon Unit."

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2021-11-24T05_58_52-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-11-24T05_58_52-08_00 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:58:52 +0000 2021-11-24 2021-11-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-11-24T05_58_52-08_00 AnalogSF science fiction,scifi,sf,hard science fiction,moon unit,bill frank,analog science fiction and fact,enceladus,speculative fiction 1728 false While life on Earth may not always be safe or easy, traveling the space ways comes with its own host of hazards. There’s space junk. Sub-zero temperatures. And not to mention a complete lack of oxygen. In this piece from our November/December issue, a mech finds himself dragged into a daring rescue mission on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus. Author Bill Frank gives an inspired reading of his story, "Moon Unit." While life on Earth may not always be safe or easy, traveling the space ways comes with its own h... Episode 11: Room to Live - Marie Vibbert Room to Live - Marie Vibbert 11 full Everyone wants to talk to a human, not a chatbot. But when you are the human on the other end of the customer service phone number, with frustrating coworkers and an unbearable roommate situation, you realize that talking to humans is pretty complex. This story from Analog’s September/October issue shows us that chatting with a bot has its advantages, and dead-end jobs aren’t always what they seem. Please enjoy “Room to Live,” read and written by Marie Vibbert. 

]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2021-10-05T10_38_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-10-05T10_38_40-07_00 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:38:40 +0000 2021-10-05 2021-10-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-10-05T10_38_40-07_00 AnalogSF science fiction,hard science fiction,sf,scifi,analog,marie vibbert,short story,literary fiction,speculative fiction,hard sf,science,fiction,short fiction 1440 false Everyone wants to talk to a human, not a chatbot. But when you are the human on the other end of the customer service phone number, with frustrating coworkers and an unbearable roommate situation, you realize that talking to humans is pretty complex. This story from Analog’s September/October issue shows us that chatting with a bot has its advantages, and dead-end jobs aren’t always what they seem. Please enjoy “Room to Live,” read and written by Marie Vibbert.  Everyone wants to talk to a human, not a chatbot. But when you are the human on the other end of ... Episode 10: Mandatory Arbitration by Leonard Richardson Mandatory Arbitration by Leonard Richardson 10 full https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2021-06-23T11_38_52-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-06-23T11_38_52-07_00 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:38:52 +0000 2021-06-23 2021-06-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-06-23T11_38_52-07_00 AnalogSF 1017 Jer is the governor’s nestling and his Consortium colony’s legal administrator. When the judicant shows up and starts questioning how things are run around here, it becomes clear that Jer is something else too: a very dangerous lawyer. Find out why in “Mandatory Arbitration,” from Analog’s July/August issue, written and read by Leonard Richardson. Jer is the governor’s nestling and his Consortium colony’s legal administrator. When the judicant... Episode 9: Pilgrimage by Michael Adam Robson Pilgrimage by Michael Adam Robson 9 full https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2021-04-30T12_35_01-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-04-30T12_35_01-07_00 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:35:01 +0000 2021-05-07 2021-05-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-04-30T12_35_01-07_00 AnalogSF analog,sf,science,fiction,astounding 1629 false Mal and the others must continue walking and following god, no matter how tired their claws and tentacles get. But how long must the pilgrims walk? And what will happen when they reach their destination? Journey with Mal in "Pilgrimage" by Michael Adam Robson, ready by Tara Robson. Mal and the others must continue walking and following god, no matter how tired their claws and t... Episode 8: The Shadow of His Wings by Ray Nayler The Shadow of His Wings by Ray Nayler 8 full https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-10T10_40_33-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-03-10T10_40_33-08_00 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:40:33 +0000 2021-03-10 2021-03-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-03-10T10_40_33-08_00 AnalogSF 2105 Separated from their group’s camp on his brother’s orders, a lonely Bashim lulls himself to sleep by practicing English with Top Hat Avatar, his holographic tutor. When he awakes in the middle of the night, there’s gunfire down at the camp, and Top Hat Avatar is telling him to run. Escape with Bashim and Top Hat Avatar in “The Shadow of His Wings,” from Analog’s March/April 2021 issue, written and read by Ray Nayler. Separated from their group’s camp on his brother’s orders, a lonely Bashim lulls himself to sleep... Episode 7: The Last Compact - Brian Rappatta The Last Compact - Brian Rappatta 7 full ]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2021-01-26T10_29_46-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-01-26T10_29_46-08_00 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:29:46 +0000 2021-01-26 2021-01-26 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2021-01-26T10_29_46-08_00 AnalogSF 1393 The parent company is pulling its funding from the database of gods. All of the museum exhibits and their artificial intelligences will be shut down; all employees assigned to the project are relocating to Mars. For the child of two employees, this means losing a best friend—unless it’s possible to sneak Sancus' code out of the database before they leave. See how this God-heist unfolds in “The Last Compact,” from Analog’s January/February 2021 issue, read and written by Brian Rappatta. The parent company is pulling its funding from the database of gods. All of the museum exhibits a... Episode 6: Ghost Strike by Brenda Kalt Ghost Strike by Brenda Kalt 6 full https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2020-11-24T07_58_13-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-11-24T07_58_13-08_00 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:58:13 +0000 2020-11-24 2020-11-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-11-24T07_58_13-08_00 AnalogSF 2107 The assignment is straightforward: All Zu has to do is salvage some previously mined ore now lost in space, and the mountain of debt he owes to his employer will be canceled. But in “Ghost Strike,” Zu encounters greater risks—and greater rewards—than he planned for. Please enjoy Brenda Kalt’s reading of her suspenseful story from our November/December issue. The assignment is straightforward: All Zu has to do is salvage some previously mined ore now lost... Where There's Life by John J. Vester https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-31T12_15_13-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-08-31T12_15_13-07_00 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:15:13 +0000 2020-08-31 2020-08-31 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-08-31T12_15_13-07_00 AnalogSF 3462 For fourteen fourteens of cycles in the mostly dry tunnels of Mars, Eldest Split and Companion have spent all of their energy on just staying alive. Meanwhile, above them, Peter Churlith lives a life of boredom and fatigue, operating machinery that excavates the Martian soil. Little does anyone realize that Peter is about to make Eldest Split and Companion’s dreams come true. Enjoy as John J. Vester reads his story, “Where There’s Life,” from the September/October issue, for our newest podcast installment. For fourteen fourteens of cycles in the mostly dry tunnels of Mars, Eldest Split and Companion ha... "On the Changing Roles of Dockworkers” by Marie Vibbert & “The Mad Cabbage” by Céline Malgen.
Our second story is “The Mad Cabbage” read and written by Céline Malgen. Microbiologist Nicole Gertner is presented with a mysterious fermented cabbage reaction and must get to the bottom of the anomalous results. Enjoy these two tales from the pages of Analog Science Fiction & Fact Magazine!
]]> https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2020-06-24T12_37_54-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-06-24T12_37_54-07_00 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:37:54 +0000 2020-06-24 2020-06-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-06-24T12_37_54-07_00 AnalogSF 2374 For our July/August issue, we have a special double feature for you. First you’ll be hearing “On the Changing Roles of Dockworkers” read and written by Marie Vibbert. Before she can even sit down, Mary is sent to check on Unit 4—something is wrong with the robot’s communications logs—could it be sabotage? Our second story is “The Mad Cabbage” read and written by Céline Malgen. Microbiologist Nicole Gertner is presented with a mysterious fermented cabbage reaction and must get to the bottom of the anomalous results. Enjoy these two tales from the pages of Analog Science Fiction & Fact Magazine! For our July/August issue, we have a special double feature for you. First you’ll be hearing “On ... Candida Eve by Dominica Phetteplace https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2020-04-27T09_45_54-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-04-27T09_45_54-07_00 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:45:54 +0000 2020-04-27 2020-04-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-04-27T09_45_54-07_00 AnalogSF 1423 Susana never expected the first manned mission to Mars to begin the way it did: her crew gone, Earth in crisis, and she the sole engineer to see everyone’s hopes for a habitable Mars through. Will she, her rovers and robots, and NASA ground support be enough? The talented Dominica Phetteplace reads her story “Candida Eve” from the May/June 2020 issue for our newest podcast installment. Susana never expected the first manned mission to Mars to begin the way it did: her crew gone, Ea... One Basket by C.C. Finlay read by Farah Naz Rishi https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2020-02-20T05_49_36-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-02-20T05_49_36-08_00 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:49:36 +0000 2020-02-20 2020-02-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2020-02-20T05_49_36-08_00 AnalogSF 2612 Fourteen-year-old asteroid-dweller Alaya longs for excitement and a glimpse of the sky. In “One Basket,” her grandmother offers her a chance at both. Enjoy Farah Naz Rishi’s reading of C.C. Finlay’s gripping story about courage, family, and eggs. Fourteen-year-old asteroid-dweller Alaya longs for excitement and a glimpse of the sky. In “One B... "The Greatest Day" by Eric Choi https://analogsf.podomatic.com/entry/2019-12-23T10_34_02-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2019-12-23T10_34_02-08_00 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:34:02 +0000 2019-12-23 2019-12-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/analogsf/episodes/2019-12-23T10_34_02-08_00 AnalogSF 2887 Fresh from the pages of our 90th anniversary issue is this exciting piece of alternate history, written and read by Eric Choi, that envisions a different outcome for the Columbia spacecraft. If you enjoy this story, be sure to find our current issue with a fact article by Eric Choi behind the science in this tale! www.analogsf.com Fresh from the pages of our 90th anniversary issue is this exciting piece of alternate history, w...