Asimov's Science Fiction cover art

Asimov's Science Fiction

Asimov's Science Fiction

By: Asimov's Science Fiction
Listen for free

About this listen

 With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages!Copyright 2025 Asimov's Science Fiction Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Episode 54: In the Forest of Mechanical Trees by Steve Rasnic Tem

    Episode 54: In the Forest of Mechanical Trees by Steve Rasnic Tem
    Sep 12 2025

    On the grounds of a derelict oil refinery southeast of Phoenix, Abe and Vera operate a nature park that reflects a world ravaged by climate change, where tourists don heat-resistant suits to walk among junk-metal statues of dinosaurs, superheroes, and recently-extinct animals such as polar bears and rhinos. While the couple take great care in educating visitors, their real work lies in removing co2 from the atmosphere using some of their park’s unique structures. This is “In the Forest of Mechanical Trees,” read and written by Steve Rasnic Tem.
    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • Episode 53: Cryptid or Your Money Back by Misha Lenau

    Episode 53: Cryptid or Your Money Back by Misha Lenau
    May 9 2025

    In Asimov's latest story from Misha Lenau, a middle aged person finds themself longing to be someone—something—else, and, thanks to a bold new business franchise, endeavors to turn themself into a hairy, bloodsucking beast: El Chupacabra. But after a series of disappointing events, our protagonist wonders if they'll ever be happy. Will El Chupacabra finally become comfortable in their own skin? Find out in “Cryptid or Your Money Back,” read and written by the author.


    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Episode 52: Going Deep by James Patrick Kelly

    Episode 52: Going Deep by James Patrick Kelly
    Feb 27 2025

    Get a peek into Mariska Volochkova's past in "Going Deep," James Patrick Kelly's story printed in 2009 that gives a little background on our current tale by Jim, "Moon and Mars."
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins
All stars
Most relevant
some stellar stories, some terrible, some fantastic narration and some I skip 10s in because audio quality is so poor. there are some gems here

hot and miss

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.