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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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- Today21 min
Ep 2 - Instructions for a Swamp Witch Funeral
The old Swamp Witch is dead. What hope does her apprentice, Reed, have of filling such big shoes?Instructions for a Swamp Witch Funeral is by JA LogwoodJA Logwood can be found lurking in the woods of New England where she's raising feral children and friendly goats with her wife. She adores speculative fiction, cozies of any genre and all things queer. Her work has appeared in A Coup of Owls, Rat Bag and Pulp Literature.Find her at @jalogwood.bsky.socialI 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!
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Ep 1 - Homecoming by Proxy
War-forged but vulnerable, wise with the memories of another life, another body, a tiny alien returns to its own kind. But can it keep the pieces of itself long enough to share the tale of its lost progenitor? Should it even try?Homecoming by Proxy is by Erin CullenErin Cullen is a neuroscience researcher and speculative fiction writer based in New York City. Erin’s writing has appeared in various magazines and anthologies plus scientific journals even experts only look at for the pictures. Erin is nominally on BlueSky @erinrcullen.bsky.social but more often coming up with excuses to be offline and outdoors.Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- 2 weeks ago20 min
S1 Int13 - Interview with J. M. J. Brewer
J. M. J. Brewer, author of the unsettling "Anemone" (Season 1, Episode 7) joins us for a fascinating conversation about trauma, pain, and its expression in fiction.Support Biome on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comMake sure to also check out our most recent written interview with Toshiya Kamei:https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- 3 weeks 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!
- 4 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
- Aug 25, 202616 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!
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