Short fiction. Big worlds. Every Tuesday.
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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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 Logwood
JA 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.social (http://jalogwood.bsky.social)
I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpec (https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpec)
Have questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.com (mailto:biomespec@gmail.com)
Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
29 Sept 2026
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 Cullen
Erin 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 (http://erinrcullen.bsky.social) but more often coming up with excuses to be offline and outdoors.
Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
22 Sept 2026
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/BiomeSpec (https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpec)
Have questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.com (mailto:biomespec@gmail.com)
Make sure to also check out our most recent written interview with Toshiya Kamei:
https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/ (https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/)
Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
Who has been a guest on Biome
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Grigory Lukin
Christopher Thomas
MD Smith IV
Jordan Hirsch
Steve Zisson
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
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