Embark on a journey through time and imagination with 'Auditory Anthology,' a weekly podcast bringing to life the most captivating science fiction stories. Each episode, award-winning voice-artist and host of Weird Darkness Darren Marlar breathes life into a unique blend of classic and modern tales, ranging from time-honored masterpieces to groundbreaking works by emerging authors. Curated and produced by Keith Conrad.
This week’s story is “The Beast of Boredom” by Richard R Smith. We all find ourselves wishing we had more time, but in this story we learn that it can be more of a curse than a blessing.
Spooky Season: The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Duration 11:11
It’s October, which means a couple of things: The weather is a little colder, everything is suddenly Pumpkin Spice-flavored and most importantly, it’s “Spooky Season. So in addition to our normal science fiction stories, this month we’re sharing some classic horror tales by Edgar Allen Poe to keep you up all night.
This week’s story for Spooky season is "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe.
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The Irritated People by Ray Bradbury
Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 34:05
This week we have "The Irritated People" by Ray Bradbury. Charles Crossley, the President of American Jet-Propelled Ships, finds himself in a world teetering on the edge of chaos. The World Organization keeps has banned all wars, so countries have to get creative to settle their differences.
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The Eternal Wall by Raymond Gallun
Thursday, August 1, 2024 • Duration 28:48
This week’s story is "The Eternal Wall" by Raymond Gallun. The Eternal Wall is a story that weaves together themes of love, tragedy, and the passage of time. It reminds me of the 1973 Gene Roddenberry movie Genesis II, or Futurama. Both stories deal with people who suddenly find themselves in the far flung future. This story will tug on your heart strings a little more than either of those, though.
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Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K Dick
Thursday, July 25, 2024 • Duration 19:47
This week we have a story called “Beyond Lies the Wub” by Philip K Dick. This story explores themes of empathy, the ethics of survival, and the often troubling intersection between human ambition and the natural world. Through the interactions between the crew and the wub, Philip K. Dick masterfully weaves a narrative that questions the boundaries of humanity and the nature of intelligence. It’s a story that proves the old saying “You are what you eat.”
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The Other Now by Murray Leinster
Thursday, July 18, 2024 • Duration 31:50
This week’s story is “The Other Now” by Murray Leinster. It’s a story all about dealing with loss, and then finding out maybe you don’t actually have to deal with it after all.
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The Snare by Richard Rein Smith
Thursday, July 11, 2024 • Duration 31:45
This week’s story is “The Snare” by Richard Rein Smith. It could serve as a cautionary tale for NASA’s Artemis astronauts as they return to the Moon. If you find a doorway on the Moon, maybe it’s not such a good idea to go inside.
If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/
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Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad
The Super Opener by Michael Zuroy
Thursday, July 4, 2024 • Duration 31:04
This week’s story is “The Super Opener” by Michael Zuroy, which just might be the very first literary example of malicious compliance in the workplace. It’s a story that has everything really, a put upon employee, an overbearing boss and the world being overrun with tin cans.
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Green Grew the Lasses by Ruth Laura Wainwright
Thursday, June 27, 2024 • Duration 23:32
This week’s story is “Green Grew the Lasses” by Ruth Laura Wainwright. A woman already on edge from the relentless summer heat and the unwelcome arrival of her cousin, is about to face an unimaginable upheaval in her seemingly mundane life.
If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/
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Prime Difference by Alan Nourse
Thursday, June 20, 2024 • Duration 32:23
This week’s story is “Prime Difference” by Alan Nourse. It’s a story that dives into the complexities of identity, the nuances of love, and the unintended consequences of tampering with the human experience. In this tale of desperation and deception, one man learns that the perfect solution may come with an unexpected price.
If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/
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