Makeshift Stories is an indie sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast. Each month, journey with us through uncharted futures, strange realities, and rebellious technologies. Let your imagination soar and discover what tomorrow might bring.
Original Science Fiction – Makeshift Stories
Claim This Podcastby Vern Hume
4.5(151 reviews)
321 episodes
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Makeshift Stories is an indie sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast. Each month, journey with us through uncharted futures, strange realities, and rebellious technologies. Let your imagination soar and discover what tomorrow might bring.
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Publishing Since
9/21/2008
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
There Are No Aliens
Neuroscientist Dr. Tracey Bukowski challenges writer Aurora's skepticism about aliens, leading to a midnight encounter that blurs the lines of reality in this interview.
May 4, 2026
The Meatspace Hire (Part 2)
Matteo discovers a massive fraud at an automated distribution center, forcing him to choose between escape and exposing the truth in this interview.
April 21, 2026
Threat Machine
<p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-science-fiction-makeshift-stories/id291832580"> <img decoding="async" src="http://makeshiftstories.com/media/2018/03/Listen_on_Apple_Podcasts_sRGB_US.svg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>With an early snow threatening to destroy her first good crop in years, Harper’s combine breaks down. When the dealer can’t fix it in a timely manner, she is forced to take matters into her own hands and get her neighbour to repair a broken belt. But when a software update detects the unauthorized repair, the machine turns on her, locks the cab, and drives toward a cliff. Harper barely escapes the crash, only to learn the manufacturer is out to make an example of her. </p> <p>CONNECT WITH US</p> <p><a href="mailto:makeshiftstories@gmail.com" rel="noopener">makeshiftstories@gmail.com</a></p> <p>SHARE THE PODCAST</p> <p>If you liked this episode, tell your friends to listen wherever they get their audio.</p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Written by Vern Hume (AKA Alan V Hare).</p> <p>Read by Kathleen Connelly.</p> <p>Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.</p> <p>Produced by Vecada Studios.</p> <p>Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.</p>
321 total episodes available with 16 transcripts
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