List of fantasy podcasts explained

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.

List

PodcastYearStyleStarring, Narrator(s), or Host(s)Produced byRef
Alba Salix, Royal Physician2014–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedBarbara Clifford, Julian Sark, and Olivia JonFable and Folly Productions
Clarkesworld Magazine2008–presentNarrated Short Stories or ProseKate Baker and Mary Robinette KowalClarkesworld[1]
Counterbalance2018–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedKessir Riliniki, Carollyn Monterola-Koezle, Eyþór ViðarssonBlighthouse Studio, Trilunis Studio
Critical Role2017–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayMatthew MercerCritical Role Productions[2]
Dark Dice2018–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayTravis Vengroff, Kaitlin Statz, Jeff GoldblumFool and Scholar Productions[3] [4]
Flyest Fables2018–presentNarration and audio dramaMorgan GivensIndependent[5]
Friends at the Table2014–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedAustin WalkerIndependent[6]
Hello from the Magic Tavern2015–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayArnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiEarwolf[7]
Imaginary Worlds2014–presentNonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or reviewEric MolinskyIndependent[8]
Inn Between2018–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedMarquis Dijon Archuleta, Kaleigh Christopher, Riley Jones, Kira Mills, and Austin MowatIndependent[9]
Jarnsaxa Rising2018Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedEthan Bjelland, Anissa Siobhan Brazill, Katherine Kupiecki, Marylynn Mennicke6630 Productions
Join the Party2017–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayEric Silver, Brandon Grugle, Amanda McLoughlin, and Julia SchifiniMultitude
Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services2017–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedLisette AlvarezStormfire Productions[10]
Love and Luck2017–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedErin Kyan and Lee Davis-ThalbournePasser Vulpes Productions
Marvel's Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show2022Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedRyan North (writer), Giovanna Sardelli (director), and Milana VayntrubRadio Point, Marvel Entertainment, Sirius XM[11]
MOREVI: the chronicles of Rafe & Askana2008Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedTee MorrisPodiobooks.com[12]
PodCastle2007–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedSetsu UzumeEscape Artists
Queer Dungeoneers2018–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayIndependent
Rivals of Waterdeep2018–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayWizards of the Coast
Roll For Wenches2017–2020Improvised, Role-play, or Actual PlayIndependent
SFF Yeah!2017–presentNonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or reviewJenn Northington and SharifahBook Riot
Speculate2010–presentNonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or reviewGregory A. Wilson, Bradley Beaulieu, Michael R. Underwood, Brandon O'BrienIndependent[13]
Supernatural Sexuality with Dr Seabrooke2019–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedMama BohoPasser Vulpes Productions
Sword and Laser2007–presentNonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or reviewTom Merritt and Veronica BelmontIndependent[14]
Tavern Tales Junior2017–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayIndependent
The Adventure Zone2014–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayJustin, Travis, Griffin, and Clint McElroyMaximum Fun[15]
The Alexandria Archives2016–2019Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedNicole Jorge, Uri Sacharow, and Aaron RehdacteddIndependent
The Axe & Crown2017–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedSean HowardFable and Folly Productions
The BCS Audio Vault2014–2017Narrated Short Stories or ProseFolly Blaine, Tina Connolly, Michael J. DeLuca, and M.K. HobsonBeneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine
The Chronicles of Wild Hollow2020-presentAudio drama, Fantasy, Musical, Adventure, ScriptedChristian Powlesland, Heather Gourdie, Angus Maxwell, Harvey Badger, Alice E MayerShouting Is Funny
The End of Time and Other Bothers2018–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayMarisa King, Carter Siddall, Michael Howie, and Sean HowardFable and Folly Productions
The Lucky Die2018–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayHem Cleveland, Neil MartinBlighthouse Studio
The Magical History of Knox County2017Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedMordecai Dogwood, Ned Jones, and Abigail RedwineIndependent
The Once and Future Nerd2014–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedGarrett Armyn, Dan Dobransky, Anya Gibian, Ian HarkinsIndependent[16]
The Penumbra Podcast2017–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedSophie Takagi Kaner, Kevin Vibert, Kat Buckingham, Alice Chuang, and Noah SimesIndependent
The Prickwillow Papers2018–2019Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedMaddy Searle, Lewis Robertson and David DevereuxSnazzy Tapir Productions
The SFF Audio Podcast2008–presentNonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or reviewJesse WillisSffAudio.com
The Steamrollers Adventure podcast2016–presentImprovised, Role-play, or Actual PlayMichael RiggIndependent
The Two Princes2019–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedNoah Galvin and Ari'el StachelGimlet Media[17]
Victoriocity2017–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedTom Crowley, Layla Katib, and Peter RaeChris and Jen SugdenIndependent
Welcome to Warda2017–2019Improvised, Role-play, or Actual PlayAly Grauer & Drew MierzejewskiIndependent
Words to That Effect2017–presentNonfiction, discussion, critique, news, or reviewConor ReidWords To That Effect
The Mysterious Secrets Of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium2016Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedJemaine ClementSouth Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher[18]
Third Eye2023Audio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedFelicia DayAudible
Sidequesting2019–presentAudio drama, audio play, audio fiction, or scriptedTal MinearRealm[19]

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Notes and References

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  2. News: McMillan. Graeme. June 15, 2020. Dark Horse to Release 'Critical Role' Hardcover Omnibus. The Hollywood Reporter. MRC. live. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202100747/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dark-horse-release-critical-role-hardcover-omnibus-1296484. February 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: White. Peter. April 28, 2021. Jeff Goldblum to Star in Dungeons & Dragons Podcast 'Dark Dice'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830020710/https://deadline.com/2021/04/jeff-goldblum-dungeons-dragons-podcast-dark-dice-1234745761/. August 30, 2021. June 23, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. en-US.
  4. Holub. Christian. April 28, 2021. Jeff Goldblum is bringing his dulcet tones to a Dungeons & Dragons podcast. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204332/https://ew.com/podcasts/jeff-goldblum-will-star-in-upcoming-dungeons-dragons-podcast/. June 24, 2021. June 23, 2021. Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. en-US.
  5. Web site: Sundriyal . Diksha . 2019-07-03 . 15 Best Podcasts For Children . 2022-03-29 . The Cinemaholic . en-US.
  6. Web site: Stevens . Ryan . March 31, 2021 . How Friends at the Table Spreads Around Authorship . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220909181215/https://discoverpods.com/how-friends-at-the-table-spreads-around-authorship/ . September 9, 2022 . September 9, 2022 . Discover Pods . Elite CafeMedia . en-US.
  7. Web site: 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.. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210804181423/https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/hello-from-the-magic-tavern-comedy-podcast/Content?oid=21461319. August 4, 2021. January 29, 2021. Chicago Reader. en-US.
  8. News: Liptak. Andrew. February 18, 2018. Imaginary Worlds is the Slick, Deep-Dive Podcast Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fans Need to Hear. en-US. The Verge. Vox Media. live. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109010516/https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/18/16392224/eric-molinsky-imaginary-worlds-science-fiction-fantasy-podcast. November 9, 2020.
  9. Web site: Manente. Kristina. April 21, 2019. 12 High Fantasy Podcasts That'll Take You on an Adventure During Your Commute. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210106041622/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/12-high-fantasy-podcasts-thatll-take-you-on-an-adventure-during-your-commute. January 6, 2021. February 16, 2021. Syfy Wire. NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. en-US.
  10. News: Romano. Aja. October 31, 2019. Witches and Monsters and Ghosts, Oh, My! Seven Audio Dramas With a Touch of Magic: These Fantasy Podcast Recs Let You Indulge Your Witchy Side.. en-US. Vox. Vox Media. live. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20191101152018/https://www.vox.com/2019/10/31/20940434/best-fantasy-audio-dramas-podcasts-recs-for-halloween. November 1, 2019.
  11. Web site: Maas . Jennifer . 2022-04-18 . Marvel Launches 'Squirrel Girl' Scripted Podcast From Writer Ryan North (EXCLUSIVE) . 2022-04-18 . Variety . en-US.
  12. Book: Morris. Tee. Podcasting For Dummies. Tomasi. Chuck. October 13, 2020. John Wiley & Sons. 978-1-119-71182-7. en-US.
  13. Book: Wallace, Sean. The Mammoth Book Of Warriors and Wizardry. 2014-09-18. Little, Brown Book Group. 978-1-4721-1076-3. en-US.
  14. Web site: Martin. Emily. May 11, 2020. Science Fiction Podcasts: 15 You Can Listen to Right Now. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209010543/https://bookriot.com/science-fiction-podcasts/. February 9, 2021. January 28, 2021. Book Riot. en-US.
  15. News: 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. live. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202223524/https://www.bustle.com/p/the-one-podcast-you-need-to-be-listening-to-based-on-your-favorite-book-genre-8894720. February 2, 2021.
  16. Web site: Williams. Wil. August 3, 2018. 7 Fantasy Podcasts Beyond "The Adventure Zone". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627235229/https://discoverpods.com/fantasy-podcasts-adventure-zone/. June 27, 2021. February 16, 2021. Discover Pods. en-US.
  17. Web site: Lambe. Stacy. October 15, 2020. Listen to Noah Galvin and Ari'el Stachel's Duet for 'The Two Princes'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210203032417/https://www.etonline.com/noah-galvin-and-ariel-stachel-are-two-princes-eager-to-get-married-listen-now-154794. February 3, 2021. February 11, 2021. Entertainment Tonight. CBS Media Ventures. en-US.
  18. Web site: Manhire . Toby . Toby Manhire . 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. . December 9, 2022 . . . en-NZ.
  19. Web site: 2021 . Podcast Palooza 2021 Silver Selections . April 20, 2022 . . en-US.