Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
Selected Shorts
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4.3(147 reviews)
162 episodes
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85
Podcast Authority
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Quality81
Social94
YouTube76
Engagement100
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Publishing Since
4/14/2022
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Engagement100
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Walking on Eggshells
Host Meg Wolitzer and reader BD Wong explore George Saunders' "Lars Farf, Excessively Fearful Father and Husband," while Lily King discusses her story "Five Tuesdays in Winter" with reader Justin Kirk in this interview episode.
July 6, 2026
Too Hot For Radio: Erin Somers "Washing Up"
Actress Miriam Shor reads Erin Somers' "Washing Up," exploring a mother's unconventional actions in this compelling interview.
July 2, 2026
Stories from the City of Immigrants with Waterwell
Guest host Arian Moayed interviews immigrants sharing thirteen stories and one song about their vital role in New York City's past, present, and future.
162 total episodes available with 84 transcripts
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This podcast updates daily.
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