Biome

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

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. Supp

S1 Int12 - September Editor's Desk

How does Biome pick the stories we publish? What's the value of prizes and recognition? Your host and Biome editor Alex Zoubine discusses the value of curation and prize

Season 2 - Trailer

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S1 Int10 - Interview with Grigory Lukin

If you loved "After You Catch Them All" (Season 1, Episode 4), you won't want to miss our interview with the author of the story, Grigory Lukin! Hear what inspires Grigor

S1 Int9 - August Editor's Desk

The world is ending! Your host and Biome editor Alex Zoubine reviews the storied history of Apocalypse in fantasy and scifi. Check out our recent written interviews wit

S1 Int7 - Interview with Christopher Thomas

Christopher Thomas joins Biome to discuss the haunting story The Winnowers (Season 1, Episode 3). During our interview, Christopher mentioned Milkman by Anna Burns. Chec

S1 Int5 - July Editor's Desk

Why the biological theme? Why now? Your host and editor Alex Zoubine shares some thoughts on the state of literature and short stories -- and why I think now is the perf

S1 Int4 - Interview with DM Smith IV

M.D. Smith IV joins Biome to share the story behind Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path (Season 1, Episode 8) - winner of listener's top Season 1 Story! I deeply appreciate

S1 Int2 - Interview with Jordan Hirsch

Jordan Hirsch sits down with Biome to tell us the story behind Writing on the Wall (Season 1, Episode 1). I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreo

S1 Int1 - Season 1 Finale

10 amazing stories. 10 talented authors. Season 1 wraps up with a reveal of the #1 fan favorite story of Season 1 followed by an overview of themes and ideas that tie the

Ep 10 - Old Growth

What do ancient trees say when you can finally listen in on their conversations? Just as he is about to retire, an old forester finds out. Vote (for free) for your favor

Ep 9 - Storm Chaser

Rosita boils with fury and has nowhere to put it. So when a hurricane comes bearing down on her beloved city, she does the only logical thing: she steals her dads' airshi

Ep 8 - Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path

New Orleans has always had its share of darkness. Tarantulena and her cat, Bright Eyes, have seen it all. When poison starts felling the city's finest families, the witch

Ep 7 - Anemone

Strange growths appear where violence has happened. Everyone can see them. Not everyone wants to. This is a story about what we do with the things we can't pretend away.

Ep 6 - The Girl Who Shouted ‘Yes!’ at the Heart of Her Ship

Ship-heart-girl. Hero. Legend. They're making a movie about her and she's earned every frame of it. So why does Alice - new and naive - feel like a threat? Join us on Pa

Ep 5 - The Pull of the Dough

Contaminated pods get destroyed. No exceptions. That's what she wrote. That's what she's transmitting to Harlan, hundreds of years from Earth, along with one quiet additi

Ep 4 - After You Catch Them All

Planetary Administrator Worthington built the perfect system for eliminating every last invasive species from the planet. It worked exactly as designed. Join us on Patre

Ep 3 - The Winnowers

Every marriage has moments where you wish your partner were a little different. Marge never expected to be handed the list. Join us on Patreon and get early access to al

Ep 2 - Find Me Again

She crossed the stars to start over. She didn't expect the planet to give her daughter back to her — even if only for a moment on the petals of a flower. Join us on Patr