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by Alex Zoubine
Short fiction. Big worlds. From ancient forests to far off alien worlds, Biome brings you thrilling new Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the weird and wonderful stories that defy categories. Each 15 to 30 minute episode is a complete story, followed by a take on what it means, where it fits, and why it matters.
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- 5 days ago8 min
S1 Int12 - September Editor's Desk
How does Biome pick the stories we publish? What's the value of prizes and recognition?Your host and Biome editor Alex Zoubine discusses the value of curation and prizes in Sci-Fi and literature more broadlyCheck out the Biome submissions portal here if you're curious: https://biomespec.wordpress.com/submissions/Learn more about the Hugo Awards in Science Fiction: https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2026-hugo-awards/Learn More about the Nebula Awards here: https://nebulas.sfwa.org/award-year/2025/And of course, check out the official Nobel Prize website here: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/Check out our recent interviews with some of our Season 1 authors:Jordan Hirsch: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161200342/M.D. Smith IV: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-m-d-162930361/Grigory Lukin: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-165750671/Toshiya Kamei: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/Have questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comSpecial thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- 1 weeks ago1 min
Season 2 - Trailer
Season 2 launches September 29thFollow now to enjoy stories that will captivate and amaze youSupport us on Patreon for ad-free listening and early access:https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpec
- 3 weeks ago16 min
S1 Int10 - Interview with Grigory Lukin
If you loved "After You Catch Them All" (Season 1, Episode 4), you won't want to miss our interview with the author of the story, Grigory Lukin! Hear what inspires Grigory and learn a bit about what it takes to balance humor in science fiction.I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out last week's written interview with Nissa Harlow at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161020047/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- Aug 18, 20269 min
S1 Int9 - August Editor's Desk
The world is ending!Your host and Biome editor Alex Zoubine reviews the storied history of Apocalypse in fantasy and scifi.Check out our recent written interviews with some of our Season 1 authors:Steve Zisson: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/River S: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-s-161019051/Nissa Harlow: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161020047/Nicholas Packwood: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161021396/Have questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comSpecial thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- Aug 4, 202619 min
S1 Int6 - Interview with Christopher Thomas
Christopher Thomas joins Biome to discuss the haunting story The Winnowers (Season 1, Episode 3).During our interview, Christopher mentioned Milkman by Anna Burns. Check out this wonderful title as well!I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out last week's written interview with Nissa Harlow at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161020047/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- Jul 21, 20268 min
S1 Int5 - July Editor's Desk
Why the biological theme? Why now?Your host and editor Alex Zoubine shares some thoughts on the state of literature and short stories -- and why I think now is the perfect time to start listening to more short stories.Support Biome on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comBe sure to check out last week's written interview with River S at:https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-s-161019051/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- Jul 7, 202617 min
S1 Int4 - Interview with DM Smith IV
M.D. Smith IV joins Biome to share the story behind Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path (Season 1, Episode 8) - winner of listener's top Season 1 Story!I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out last week's written interview with Steve Zisson at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- Jun 23, 202614 min
[INTERLUDE 1] - Interview with Jordan Hirsch
Jordan Hirsch sits down with Biome to tell us the story behind Writing on the Wall (Season 1, Episode 1).I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comSpecial thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
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Short fiction. Big worlds. From ancient forests to far off alien worlds, Biome brings you thrilling new Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the weird and wonderful stories that defy categories. Each 15 to 30 minute episode is a complete story, followed by a take on what it means, where it fits, and why it matters.
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