List of fantasy podcasts

The following is a list of fantasy podcasts. The list contains podcasts that have been explicitly categorized as fantasy by reliable secondary sources that demonstrate each podcast's notability. The type of release can be either episodic or serial. The delivery of each podcast can vary significantly from a fully scripted audio drama to an entirely improvised skit. Other styles include conversational, interview, or narrated short stories. The contents of each podcast can vary from stories of fiction to nonfiction discussions revolving around fiction in media.

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Podcast Year Style Starring, Narrator(s), or Host(s) Produced by Ref
Alba Salix, Royal Physician 2014–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Barbara Clifford, Julian Sark, and Olivia Jon Fable and Folly Productions [1]
Clarkesworld Magazine[a] 2008–present Narrated Short Stories or Prose Kate Baker and Mary Robinette Kowal Clarkesworld [2]
Critical Role[b] 2017–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Matthew Mercer Critical Role Productions [3]
Dark Dice 2018–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Travis Vengroff, Kaitlin Statz, Jeff Goldblum Fool and Scholar Productions [4][5]
Flyest Fables 2018–present Narration and audio drama Morgan Givens Independent [6]
Friends at the Table 2014–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Austin Walker Independent [7]
Hello from the Magic Tavern 2015–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Earwolf [8]
Imaginary Worlds 2014–present Nonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or review Eric Molinsky Independent [9]
Inn Between 2018–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Marquis Dijon Archuleta, Kaleigh Christopher, Riley Jones, Kira Mills, and Austin Mowat Independent [10]
Jarnsaxa Rising 2018 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Ethan Bjelland, Anissa Siobhan Brazill, Katherine Kupiecki, Marylynn Mennicke 6630 Productions [11]
Join the Party 2017–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Eric Silver, Brandon Grugle, Amanda McLoughlin, and Julia Schifini Multitude [11]
Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services 2017–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Lisette Alvarez Stormfire Productions [1]
Love and Luck 2017–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Erin Kyan and Lee Davis-Thalbourne Passer Vulpes Productions [1]
Marvel's Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show 2022 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Ryan North (writer), Giovanna Sardelli (director), and Milana Vayntrub Radio Point, Marvel Entertainment, Sirius XM [12]
MOREVI: the chronicles of Rafe & Askana 2008 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Tee Morris Podiobooks.com [13]
PodCastle 2007–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Setsu Uzume Escape Artists [10]
Queer Dungeoneers 2018–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Independent [10]
Rivals of Waterdeep[c] 2018–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Wizards of the Coast [10]
Roll For Wenches 2017–2020 Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Independent [10]
SFF Yeah! 2017–present Nonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or review Jenn Northington and Sharifah Book Riot [14]
Speculate 2010–present Nonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or review Gregory A. Wilson, Bradley Beaulieu, Michael R. Underwood, Brandon O'Brien Independent [15]
Supernatural Sexuality with Dr Seabrooke 2019–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Mama Boho Passer Vulpes Productions [1]
Sword and Laser 2007–present Nonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or review Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont Independent [14]
Tavern Tales Junior 2017–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Independent [10]
The Adventure Zone 2014–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Justin, Travis, Griffin, and Clint McElroy Maximum Fun [16]
The Alexandria Archives 2016–2019 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Nicole Jorge, Uri Sacharow, and Aaron Rehdactedd Independent [1]
The Axe & Crown 2017–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Sean Howard Fable and Folly Productions [1]
The BCS Audio Vault 2014–2017 Narrated Short Stories or Prose Folly Blaine, Tina Connolly, Michael J. DeLuca, and M.K. Hobson Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine [13]
The Chronicles of Wild Hollow 2020-present Audio drama, Fantasy, Musical, Adventure, Scripted Christian Powlesland, Heather Gourdie, Angus Maxwell, Harvey Badger, Alice E Mayer Shouting Is Funny [1]
The End of Time and Other Bothers 2018–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Marisa King, Carter Siddall, Michael Howie, and Sean Howard Fable and Folly Productions [11]
The Magical History of Knox County 2017 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Mordecai Dogwood, Ned Jones, and Abigail Redwine Independent [1]
The Once and Future Nerd 2014–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Garrett Armyn, Dan Dobransky, Anya Gibian, Ian Harkins Independent [11]
The Penumbra Podcast 2017–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Sophie Takagi Kaner, Kevin Vibert, Kat Buckingham, Alice Chuang, and Noah Simes Independent [10]
The Prickwillow Papers 2018–2019 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Maddy Searle, Lewis Robertson and David Devereux Snazzy Tapir Productions [10]
The SFF Audio Podcast 2008–present Nonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or review Jesse Willis SffAudio.com [14]
The Steamrollers Adventure podcast 2016–present Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Michael Rigg Independent [13]
The Two Princes 2019–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Noah Galvin and Ari'el Stachel Gimlet Media [17]
Victoriocity 2017–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Tom Crowley, Layla Katib, and Peter Rae

Chris and Jen Sugden

Independent [1]
Welcome to Warda 2017–2019 Improvised, Role-play, or Actual Play Aly Grauer & Drew Mierzejewski Independent [10]
Words to That Effect 2017–present Nonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or review Conor Reid Words To That Effect [11]
The Mysterious Secrets Of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium 2016 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Jemaine Clement South Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher [18]
Third Eye 2023 Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Felicia Day Audible [19]
Sidequesting 2019–present Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scripted Tal Minear Realm [20]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Fiction from the magazine is available in audio format.
  2. ^ Web series with a podcast adaptation.
  3. ^ Web series with a podcast adaptation.

References

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  2. ^ Liptak, Andrew (May 20, 2018). "Listen to One of the Best Short Science Fiction Podcasts Right Now: Clarkesworld Magazine is One of the Most Acclaimed Outlets for Short Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  3. ^ McMillan, Graeme (June 15, 2020). "Dark Horse to Release 'Critical Role' Hardcover Omnibus". The Hollywood Reporter. MRC. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  4. ^ White, Peter (April 28, 2021). "Jeff Goldblum to Star in Dungeons & Dragons Podcast 'Dark Dice'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Holub, Christian (April 28, 2021). "Jeff Goldblum is bringing his dulcet tones to a Dungeons & Dragons podcast". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  6. ^ Sundriyal, Diksha (2019-07-03). "15 Best Podcasts For Children". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  7. ^ Stevens, Ryan (March 31, 2021). "How Friends at the Table Spreads Around Authorship". Discover Pods. Elite CafeMedia. Archived from the original on September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  8. ^ Potter, Janet (March 17, 2016). "Behold! the Off-the-Wall, Always-Growing World of Hello From the Magic Tavern: Gather Around and Read the Tale of How Three Improv Comedians Created the Most Insane Fake-Fantasy Podcast to Hit the Airwaves". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  9. ^ Liptak, Andrew (February 18, 2018). "Imaginary Worlds is the Slick, Deep-Dive Podcast Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fans Need to Hear". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i Manente, Kristina (April 21, 2019). "12 High Fantasy Podcasts That'll Take You on an Adventure During Your Commute". Syfy Wire. NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Archived from the original on January 6, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c d e Williams, Wil (August 3, 2018). "7 Fantasy Podcasts Beyond "The Adventure Zone"". Discover Pods. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  12. ^ Maas, Jennifer (2022-04-18). "Marvel Launches 'Squirrel Girl' Scripted Podcast From Writer Ryan North (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  13. ^ a b c Morris, Tee; Tomasi, Chuck (October 13, 2020). Podcasting For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-71182-7.
  14. ^ a b c Martin, Emily (May 11, 2020). "Science Fiction Podcasts: 15 You Can Listen to Right Now". Book Riot. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  15. ^ Wallace, Sean (2014-09-18). The Mammoth Book Of Warriors and Wizardry. Little, Brown Book Group. ISBN 978-1-4721-1076-3.
  16. ^ Ahlin, Charlotte (May 2, 2018). "The One Podcast You're Guaranteed To Love, Based On Your Favorite Kind Of Book: If You Like Fantasy, Try 'The Adventure Zone'". Bustle. Bustle Digital Group. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  17. ^ Lambe, Stacy (October 15, 2020). "Listen to Noah Galvin and Ari'el Stachel's Duet for 'The Two Princes'". Entertainment Tonight. CBS Media Ventures. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  18. ^ Manhire, Toby (April 16, 2016). "Duncan Sarkies and Jemaine Clement: Uncle Bertie's Botanarium: A New Fantasy Podcast Series Has Been Hatched in Wellington – Featuring Kiwi Creators, a Host of Local Talent and One Half of Flight of the Conchords". RNZ National. Radio New Zealand. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  19. ^ Spangler, Todd (28 June 2023). "Felicia Day's Fantasy Comedy 'Third Eye,' Featuring Neil Gaiman, Coming to Audible This Fall". Variety. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "Podcast Palooza 2021 Silver Selections". National Audio Theatre Festival. 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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