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The Avram Davidson UniverseA Very Eszterhazy Holiday: Gifting Avram Davidson to the People We LoveSend us a textIn this special holiday episode of the Avram Davidson Universe, Virgil & Bob turn the season of giving into a season of reading by hand-picking the perfect Avram Davidson books for friends, creators, family, and fellow weird-fiction travelers. From occult detectives and haunted walls to eccentric wizards and classic science fiction, we match stories to readers with joyful enthusiasm and a little mischief. It’s all in service of one simple holiday wish: MORE PEOPLE SHOULD BE READING AVRAM DAVIDSON. #AvramDavidson #WeirdFiction #HolidayReads #BookGifts #SpeculativeFiction #FantasyAndSF #OccultFict...
2025-12-2015 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseMilord Sir Smiht and the Odyllic Snuff-Up: Virgil & Bob InvestigateSend us a textVirgil & Bob revisit the hilarious “Milord Sir Smiht, the English Wizard,” as collected in The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy (1975). In this episode of The Avram Davidson Universe Podcast, they return to Bella’s Court of the Golden Hart, where an English “wizard,” a roomful of snuff, and some very dubious odyllic forces somehow add up to one of Davidson’s strangest comic investigations.We previously featured this story with the great Tim Anderson — you can watch or listen to that reading here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1310005/episodes/15173599 https://youtu.b...
2025-12-0838 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseVirgil & Bob vs. The Church of Saint Satan: Advantage… DavidsonSend us a textIn this episode of The Avram Davidson Universe Podcast, Virgil & Bob try to figure out what the HELL is going on in “The Church of Saint Satan and Pandaemons,” originally published in Fantastic (December 1975) and later collected in The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy and The Adventures of Doctor Eszterhazy.This one left them baffled, amused, and occasionally questioning their own sanity. Please comment — they need help!
2025-12-0131 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Church of Saint Satan and Pandaemons - A Doctor Eszterhazy TaleSend us a textIn this episode of The Avram Davidson Universe Podcast, we present “The Church of Saint Satan and Pandaemons,” originally published in Fantastic (December 1975) and later collected in The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy and The Adventures of Doctor Eszterhazy.In the next episode, Virgil and Bob will try to unravel what this story is really about — and they may need a little help from the fans on this tricky one.
2025-11-241h 07The Avram Davidson UniverseIs It Legal to Live with a Bear? Bob & Virgil Ask Dr. EszterhazySend us a textJoin Bob and Virgil for an in-depth conversation about Avram Davidson’s unique storytelling. They discuss “The Old Woman Who Lived with a Bear” (from The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy, 1975). They explore: The strange blend of folklore, satire, and legal reasoning in the Triune Monarchy, Eszterhazy’s role as a rational observer in a world full of myth and superstition, The story’s humor, humanity, and mysterious ambiguity. Perfect for readers who enjoy literary discussions, speculative fiction, and uncovering hidden gems in classic fantasy.#avramdavidson #DoctorEszterhazy #weirdfiction #FantasyDiscu...
2025-11-1028 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Old Woman Who Lived with a Bear — An Avram Davidson Doctor Eszterhazy TaleSend us a textStep into the Triune Monarchy with Avram Davidson’s unforgettable story “The Old Woman Who Lived with a Bear” (from The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy, 1975). This professional narration brings to life the wit, mystery, and folkloric strangeness of Dr. Engelbert Eszterhazy’s world — where Gothic traditions, superstition, and rational inquiry intertwine. Whether you’re a longtime Davidson devotee or new to his genius, this is a chance to immerse yourself in one of his finest Eszterhazy adventures. 👉 Stay tuned for our follow-up discussion episode where Bob and Virgil dive into the...
2025-11-031h 17The Avram Davidson UniverseAvram Maps the Sea of Dreams: Sinbad Between Myth and MemorySend us a text Avram Davidson (himself) warms up for a lecture and pulls you aboard a lateen-rigged dhow to ask the irresistible question: where, exactly, did Sinbad sail—Borneo, Sumatra, Serendib, even Madagascar—or only through our imaginations? Show notes: • Paul Bunyan vs. Sinbad: why tall tales can still point to real shores • Baghdad’s golden age, Harun al-Rashid, and merchants’ cargo lists like poetry • Dhows, monsoons, “islands” that breathe (whale? turtle?), and apes near Sumatra• The rukh/roc, Aepyornis eggs, and dagobas that look like giant eggs from afar
2025-10-3058 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseWhere Did Sinbad Sail? We’ve Got Answers!Send us a text Bob and Virgil unpack Avram’s clues—dhows, monsoons, Borneo and Sumatra, Sri Lanka’s dagobas, Madagascar’s giant eggs—and debate how far a fable can take you toward the truth. • Reading the text like a chart: Kabil/Kasil → Borneo? • Sumatra’s “island of apes,” ears to the shoulders, and traveler’s overlap with the Odyssey • The roc vs. Aepyornis: why giant birds matter even when they can’t fly • Serendip/Anuradhapura: when a white dagoba becomes a “roc egg” on the horizon • Takeaways for modern readers: how to...
2025-10-2722 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseAdventures in Unhistory: Where Did Sinbad Sail?Send us a text A polished, front-to-back performance by David Pickering of Avram Davidson’s masterwork on Sinbad: a lyrical, scholarly, and funny voyage that charts the blurred edge where sailors’ yarns become maps. • From Baghdad to Basra and out across monsoon routes • Kabil/Kasil and the “drums” of hollow rocks; giants with barge-long ears • Diamond valleys, sea-horses, and why travelers fib (beautifully) • Roc feathers, Raphia palms, and the spoor of real geography inside fable • How “Serendip” gave us serendipity Hashtags: #audiobook #AvramDavidson #sinbad #Unhistory #folklore #worl...
2025-10-201h 05The Avram Davidson UniverseAdventures in Unhistory: Myths, Mysteries, and Davidson’s GeniusSend us a textAdventures in Unhistory is a literary journey into the strange, the mythical, and the half-forgotten—led by the genius of Avram Davidson and explored by Bob & Virgil. Each episode dives into Davidson’s witty and erudite examinations of myths and legends: mermaids, dragons, werewolves, unicorns, the phoenix, Sinbad, Prester John, Aleister Crowley, and more. Davidson’s essays, at once scholarly and playful, reveal the hidden roots of stories that have captivated humanity for centuries. Expect dazzling digressions, deep dives into ancient texts, and the kind of humor and erudition that make Davidso...
2025-10-1713 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseOccult Detective Month: Dr. Eszterhazy and “The Case of the Mother-in-Law of Pearl”Send us a text Bob & Virgil go deep on Avram Davidson’s Eszterhazy tale: lurlies vs. Lorelei, undines and baptismal souls, why “Mud” matters, how Davidson blends courtly satire with folklore, and where Eszterhazy fits in the occult-detective lineage (think Hodgson/Machen—but funnier, kinder, and sneakier). We hit publication context (Fantastic, 1975), the expanded Eszterhazy collection, and the story’s quiet ecological thread (buckwheat, wudkey, and the costs of progress). Spoiler-light for newcomers, juicy for devotees. #OccultDetective #AvramDavidson #DoctorEszterhazy #weirdfiction #fantasyhistory #literarydiscussion #SFFPodcast #classicsfeature #mythandmystery #StoryDeepDive #booktube @ScienceFictionStation @literallybooks
2025-10-1329 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy — “The Case of the Mother-in-Law of Pearl”Send us a textPerformed by David Pickering. @davidpickering8483 Set in Avram Davidson’s sly, Mitteleuropean corner of the map, this stand-alone performance brings Doctor Eszterhazy to life as he follows a trail from a humble sewing box to lurlies on the Vlox-Minor and a mystery tangled up with folklore, industry, and an undine’s old grief. David Pickering’s rich narration highlights Davidson’s humor, history-deep worldbuilding, and the story’s gentle twist on the “occult detective” tradition—no gore, just genius. Settle in for steam runabouts, button-makers, buckwheat anxieties, and Paracelsian whispers. Hashtags: #Avram...
2025-10-121h 06The Avram Davidson UniverseThe many genres of Avram Davidson!Send us a text In this episode, Bob & Virgil discuss the many genres of Avram Davidson.
2025-09-2316 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 12 “El Vilvoy de las Islas"Send us a text In this episode, we listen to El Vilvoy de las Islas, originally published in Asimov’s (August 1988) and later collected in The Other Nineteenth Century. A follow-up discussion will be led by Virgil and Bob in the next episode.
2025-09-231h 21The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 13 “El Vilvoy de las Islas" discussion.Send us a text In this episode, Bob & Virgil discuss El Vilvoy de las Islas, originally published in Asimov’s (August 1988) and later collected in The Other Nineteenth Century.
2025-09-2334 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 11 Virgil & “The Caravan to Illiel"Send us a textIn this episode, Robert from The Wheel of Genre podcast sits down with Virgil from Literally Books for a deep dive into “The Caravan to Illiel,” originally published in Flashing Swords #3 : Warriors and Wizards, Ed. Lin Carter (Dell, 1976)They explore the story—plus a shoutout to Orbis, which came up in the discussion. https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofgenrepodcast/videos https://www.youtube.com/@UCW1FScyVs3JjysB9wiBb3Gw https://orbis.stanford.edu/
2025-09-012h 11The Avram Davidson UniverseVirgil & Bob’s 5 Most Anticipated Avram Davidson Stories!Send us a textVirgil & Bob Discuss Their Five Most Anticipated Avram Davidson Stories!
2025-09-0120 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe Podcast— Meet Virgil and Bob!Send us a textWe are Super excited to have new hosts for the Avram Davidson Universe Podcast. We love where they’re taking us.
2025-09-0128 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 10 Virgil from Literally Books & “And Don't Forget the One Red Rose"Send us a textIn this episode, Robert from The Wheel of Genre podcast sits down with Virgil from Literally Books for a deep dive into “And Don't Forget the One Red Rose,” originally published in Playboy (September 1975).Also worth checking out: The Price (1989), a short independent film adaptation of And Don’t Forget the One Red Rose, directed by Fareed Al-Mashat. Highly recommended for fans of the story.
2025-08-011h 11The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 9 S. T. Joshi & “Death of a Damned Good Man”Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with S.T. Joshi. S.T. is an American literary critic whose work has largely focused on weird and fantastic fiction, especially the life and work of H. P. Lovecraft. We listen to “Death of a Damned Good Man,” originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine (January 1991), and an excerpt of Avram Davidson on H.P. Lovecraft from his book review column in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (January 1963).To be honest, the story had a much greater impact when...
2025-07-0147 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 8 Taj Bin John & “Ogre in the Vly”Send us a textIn this episode, Damon LaTorella sits down with Taj Bin John. Taj is a podcaster, DJ, and ice cream lover.We listen to “Ogre in the Vly,” originally published in If, July 1959. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2025-05-011h 02The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 7 Scott Bradfield & “The Hills Behind Hollywood High”Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Scott Bradfield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bradfield We listen to “The Hills Behind Hollywood High” and discuss the story. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, April 1983. It was written by Grania Davis and Avram Davidson. Scott has a new "audio book" being read on Substack. It was written in 1994 and concerned a world where all the political parties agreed on treating animals as badly as human beings and vice versa. And a stupid celebrity thug who takes...
2025-04-011h 29The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe – Season 5, Episode 6 Missy Erin & “The Deed of the Deft-Footed Dragon”Send us a textIn this episode, Damon LaTorella sits down with Missy Erin. She is a director, producer and writer out of Huntsville Alabama. We listen to “The Deed of the Deft-Footed Dragon,” originally published in Night Cry, Fall 1986.
2025-03-0240 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 5, Episode 5: Damon LaTorella “The Cobblestones of Saratoga Street”Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Damon LaTorella.Damon is a writer and comedian from Orlando, Florida, and a former voice actor for Super Mario Logan.We listen to "The Cobblestones of Saratoga Street," originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, April 1964.
2025-02-0151 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 5, Episode 4: Dr. Joshua Begley "Revolver"Send us a textIn this episode, J.E. Coleman sits down with Dr. Joshua Begley and we listen to "Revolver," originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, October 1962. Joshua Begley has over a decade of experience teaching English Composition and Creative Writing. He earned his Master’s in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Eastern Kentucky University in 2006. Following graduation, he taught for two years at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, before pursuing a PhD in Literature and Criticism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. For the past 14 years, Jos...
2024-12-2857 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 5, Episode (1) 3: Nathanial House "The Power of Every Root"Send us a textIn this episode, J.E. Coleman sits down with his friend Nathanial House, Co-Founder of Select Start Films. We listen to "The Power of Every Root," originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1967.
2024-10-041h 24The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 5, Episode 1: Avram himslef "The Theft of the Mulberry Tree" part 1Send us a textPart 1 - In this episode, we listen to Avram Davidson himself as he prepares for a college lecture and reads Silk and Stuff or The Theft of the Mulberry Tree, originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine on October 26, 1981. It’s 100% Avram, and I'm excited to share his voice with friends and fans. Please feel free to share this with others and invite fans to follow us. This is part of what became Adventures in Unhistory. Enjoy!
2024-09-0130 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 5, Episode 1: Avram himself "The Theft of the Mulberry Tree" part 2Send us a textPart 2 - In this episode, we continue listening to Avram Davidson himself as he prepares for a college lecture and reads Silk and Stuff or The Theft of the Mulberry Tree, originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine on October 26, 1981. It’s 100% Avram, and I'm excited to share his voice with friends and fans. Please feel free to share this with others and invite fans to follow us. This is part of what became Adventures in Unhistory. Enjoy!
2024-09-0121 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 4, Episode 12: Alice Rea "The Certificate"Send us a textIn this episode, J.E. Coleman sits down with his friend Alice Rea, a freelance artist who has worked on private commission pieces for the past 15 years. Alice enjoys painting both fantasy and sci-fi subjects, as well as real-life subjects.We listen to "The Certificate," originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1959 All Star Issue.
2024-08-0134 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 4, Episode 11: J.E. Coleman "Vergil and the Caged Bird"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with J.E. Coleman. J.E. Coleman is a Chicago based pulp novelist and tabletop designer currently republishing their works on Amazon and DMSGuild.We listen to "Vergil and the Caged Bird" originally published in Amazing Stories, January 1987.
2024-07-0132 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 10 Tim Anderson & "Milord Sir Smiht, the English Wizard"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with a fantastic returning guest Tim Anderson. Tim Newton Anderson is a former journalist and PR manager. He started writing fiction seriously three years ago and has now placed more than 50 pieces in a wide variety of genres and publications. He has been reading science fiction and fantasy from an early age.His blog is at https://atjentertainments.wordpress.com/ and his author Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/timnewtonandersonHe also has an Amazon author...
2024-06-011h 44The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 4, Episode 9: Rich Horton "Polly Charms, the Sleeping Woman"Send us a textToday we celebrate Avram Davidson's 101st birthday.In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite repeat guests, Richard Horton. Rich Horton is a distinguished editor and columnist, known for his contributions to Locus as a short fiction columnist. He also curated "The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy" anthology series for Prime Books. Rich shares his insights and passion for speculative literature on his blog, Strange at Ecbatan.https://rrhorton.blogspot.com/We listen to "Polly Charms, the Sleeping Woman," originally published in The...
2024-04-231h 38The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 8 Tim Anderson & "Bumberboom"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down Tim Anderson. Tim Newton Anderson is a former journalist and PR manager. He started writing fiction seriously three years ago and has now placed more than 50 pieces in a wide variety of genres and publications. He has been reading science fiction and fantasy from an early age.His blog is at https://atjentertainments.wordpress.com/ and his author Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/timnewtonandersonHe also has an Amazon author profile as Tim Newton Anderson.We listen to "Bumberboom" o...
2024-04-012h 26The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 7 Josh Pachter (part 2) & "The Last Wizard"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down once again with Josh Pachter. Josh is a writer, editor, and translator, and the 2020 recipient of the Short Mystery Fiction Society's Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Almost a hundred of his short crime stories have appeared in EQMM, AHMM, and many other places.We listen to "The Last Wizard" originally published in EQMM, December of 1972. You can find more information about Josh at https://joshpachter.com/.
2024-03-0144 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 6 Josh Pachter (part 1) & "The Trefoil Company"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Josh Pachter. Josh is a writer, editor, and translator, and the 2020 recipient of the Short Mystery Fiction Society's Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Almost a hundred of his short crime stories have appeared in EQMM, AHMM, and many other places.We listen to "The Trefoil Company" originally published in EQMM, August 1971. You can find more information about Josh at https://joshpachter.com/.
2024-02-0147 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 5 Kory Christensen & "Pebble in Time"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Kory Christensen - Kory is a patent attorney and an aspiring writer, who recently completed three novels of speculative fiction set in the San Francisco Bay Area. His current project is a historical fiction novel, which takes place in renaissance Italy.We listen to "Pebble in Time" originally published in F&SF, August 1970 and written with Cynthia Goldstone.Cynthia Goldstone was a highly regarded San Francisco artist. Ray Bradbury once wrote her a letter of appreciation. Cynthia and her late husband, artist Lou...
2024-01-0131 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 4 Jack Seabrook & "Thou Still Unravished Bride"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down once again with Jack Seabrook - The author of two books on popular fiction: Martians and Misplaced Clues: The Life and Work of Fredric Brown (1993) and Stealing Through Time: On the Writings of Jack Finney (2003). He has had articles published in crime fiction magazines such as The Armchair Detective and he is a lifelong reader of comic books! Among other things he intends to educate the world to the joys of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and DC War and Horror comics.We listen to "Thou Still Un...
2023-12-0153 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 3 Joseph D'Agnese & "Captain Pasharooney"Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Joseph D'Agnese to discuss "Captain Pasharooney" originally published in The Saint Detective Magazine in May, 1967.Joseph D'Agnese is a journalist, author, ghostwriter and editor who has written books for kids and adults. He has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Discover, Wired, Saveur, This Old House, and other publications for both for adults and children. He has won Educational Press Awards, and been featured twice in the annual anthology, Best American Science Writing. His short stories have be...
2023-11-011h 16The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 2 Erica Satifka & "Naples"Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Erica Satifka to discuss "Naples," a World Fantasy Award-winning story originally published in Shadows, Ed. Charles L. Grant (Doubleday, 1978).Erica Satifka is the author of three books: STAY CRAZY (novel), BUSTED SYNAPSES (novella), and HOW TO GET TO APOCALYPSE AND OTHER DISASTERS (collection). In 2017, she won the British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. Her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld, Interzone, Shimmer, and many other places.To learn more about Erica Satifka, visit her website: http://www.ericasatifka.com/.We'll...
2023-10-0146 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 1 Kenneth Hite & "Who Fired the Phoenix?"Send us a textJoin us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Kenneth Hite, a renowned writer and role-playing game designer. We will be treated to David Pickering's complete narration of "Who Fired the Phoenix?" This intriguing story was originally published in Asimov's in May 1981 and is part of the Adventures in Unhistory collection. At the end of the interview with Ken, we will also have the privilege of hearing Avram himself narrating the story, although, unfortunately, the narration is not complete.Kenneth Hite is well-known for his significant contributions to role-playing...
2023-09-012h 36The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 12 Athena from OneReadingNurse.com & "Murder is Murder"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Athena from One Reading Nurse and listen to Murder is Murder Originally published in EQMM in June 1973. Athena is a passionate book enthusiast and the curator of the Sunday Brunch Author Interview Series. With a penchant for fantasy and science fiction Athena explores a diverse range of genres and shares her honest reviews alongside captivating bookish content.
2023-08-0136 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 11 Igor Teper & "The Man Who Saw the Elephant"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Igor Teper and listen to The Man Who Saw the Elephant Originally published in the magazine Yankee, Oct 1971 as What More Is There to See.Igor Teper is an author of fiction, poetry, and scientific essays, and a physicist who uses lasers to teach old atoms new tricks. He lives with his wife and sons in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about his writing, check out www.igorteper.com.
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Unapologetically AvramHow To Cultivate Joy
In the midst of what is going in your personal life, national politics, and global setting, how can we have and maintain the joy that we have? I want to spend this episode and offer some tips on ways that we can cultivate joy. This episode is more practical in nature and is for clergy or individuals who are active in antiracism work, clergy in the midst of their ministry vocation, workers in their respective vocation, students, moms, and everyone. This is encouragement for anyone who needs a lift. Consider becoming a patron and supporting. You can do that...
2023-06-1429 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 10 Zac and Jon hosts of Genre Podcast & "Dagon"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Zac and Jon hosts of Genre Podcast and listen to "Dagon" originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, October 1959. Each month Genre Podcast pick a genre to deep-dive into. Novels, short stories, and film--each conversation builds off the last as they try to understand what makes each one tick. Find Genre Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, or any podcast platform of your choice.
2023-06-011h 13The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 9 Michael Santiago & "Mr. Folsom Feels Fine"Send us a textIn This episode we sit down with Michael Santiago and listen to Mr. Folsom Feels Fine Originally published in Ellery Queen's Prime Crimes 4, Fall 1986 Michael is a serial ex-pat, avid traveler, and writer of all kinds. Originally from New York City, and later relocated to Rome in 2016 and Nanjing in 2018. He enjoys the finer things in life like walks on the beach, existential conversations, and swapping murder mystery ideas. Keen on exploring themes of humanity within a fictitious context and aspiring author. He is also the managing editor of the literary jour...
2023-05-011h 00The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3 episode 8.2 Lecture " An Abundance of Dragons" A Godson's favorite.Send us a textAs we countdown to 100 — next up on The Avram Davidson Universe Podcast — part of Avram’s lecture on Dragons. As a child Avram would send me his lecture prep cassettes. I want to share his voice with friends & fans. 100% Avram. Please feel free to share and invite fans to follow us. This is the foundation of Adventures in Unhistory from An Abundance of Dragons originally published in Asimov's, July 1981.
2023-04-171h 29The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3 episode 8.1 Lecture " Prester John" A Godson's favorite.Send us a textAs a child Avram would send me his lecture prep cassettes. As we countdown to 100, I wanted to share his voice with friends & fans. 100% Avram. Please feel free to share and invite fans to follow us. While not complete - grab a cup of tea and enjoy Prester John. This was the foundation for Adventures in Unhistory. Originally published in Amra V2n71, July 1982. Sorry it's not complete.
2023-04-1658 minUnapologetically AvramMy Personal Black History Part 2
So, I know that Black History month ended in February. However, I am still continuing with my personal history. In this episode I pick up where I left off where I first realized that there was a "problem" with me being black. I discuss my parents divorce, blended family with my step family, and navigating my identity formation in white spaces. The goal with these episodes is to give you an inside look into how I got to where I am, why antiracism is important to me, and why it is important that we strive to form authentic community...
2023-04-0424 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 8 (Avram's 100th Birthday Special) Ben Railton & "What Time Is It"Send us a text In this episode we celebrate Avram's 100th birthday by listening to What Time Is It a never before published Avram Davidson story! One of his best! We sit down with Ben Railton a Professor of English Studies and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. He is the author of five previous books, most recently We the People: The 500-Year Battle over Who is American (also in the American Ways series). His public scholarly efforts also include the daily AmericanStudies blog, the monthly Considering History column for the Saturday Evening Pos...
2023-04-011h 10The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 7 Jack Seabrook & "The Ikon of Elijah"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Jack Seabrook - The author of two books on popular fiction: Martians and Misplaced Clues: The Life and Work of Fredric Brown (1993) and Stealing Through Time: On the Writings of Jack Finney (2003). He has had articles published in crime fiction magazines such as The Armchair Detective and he is a lifelong reader of comic books! Among other things he intends to educate the world to the joys of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and DC War and Horror comics.We listen to "The Ikon of Elijah" ori...
2023-03-0156 minUnapologetically AvramMy Personal Black History Part 1I hope that you enjoy this episode as I discuss my journey into what led me to be where I am today. I go into more detail than what I did for the episode I released on March 29, 2022. Listen to this episode and share with your friends and family.
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2023-02-0717 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 6 & Henry Sussman "The Slovo Stove"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Henry Sussman. Henry Sussman was born in Philadelphia in 1947. His childhood of classical science geekdom turned to a lifelong literary obsession in junior high. Among his early literary influences: U.S. drama of the 1930’s-1950’s, Poe, Mad Magazine, and post-War sci-fi. He received his PhD in Comparative Literature in 1975 from Johns Hopkins and spent time studying and teaching in France, Germany, SUNY-Buffalo and eventually Yale, where he developed the course German Fairy Tales out of his interests in critical theory, philosophy, psychoanalysis, and cybern...
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In this episode I share my reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He has had such a profound impact on how I view the integration of political activism, pastoral care, and theological integration. I hope that you enjoy these reflections. Consider becoming a patron.
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2023-01-1722 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 5 & Ryan Sprinkle "Sacheverell"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Ryan Sprinkle. Ryan is the product of over 5 million years of evolution, culminating in a sort of strange hairless ape that walks on two legs. When not coping with the curse of human sentience you can find Ryan as a perennial panelist on the Late Night Pomes Radio podcast or moonlighting as the Tavern Wizard, author of Tipples N Taverns, the cheap, portable, and completely hand-made RPG zine that you can buy at tipplesntaverns.com. We listen to Sacheverell originally published in The...
2023-01-011h 05The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 4 & Laura Scott "A Quiet Room with a View"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Laura Scott. Laura lives south of Portland, Oregon with her Irish husband, all-seeing, all-knowing teenage daughter, and her sock-stealing dog, Pluto. She makes her living as a college composition instructor, helping others to write.https://deepoverstock.com/2020/06/30/felita-and-the-green-bean-laura-scott/We listen to "A Quiet Room with a View" originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, August 1964
2022-12-011h 00The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 3 & ZB Wagman "The Goobers"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with ZB Wagman, an editor for the Deep Overstock Literary Journal and a co-host of the Deep Overstock Fiction podcast. When not writing or editing he can be found behind the desk at the Beaverton City Library, where he finds much inspiration.https://deepoverstock.com/deep-overstock-fiction-podcast/ https://deepoverstock.com/We listen to “The Goobers” originally published in Swank, November 1965. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2022-11-011h 05The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 2 Seth Davis & "The Third Sacred Well of the Temple"Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Seth Davis. Seth is Avram's Godson and founder of The Avram Davidson Universe. We listen to "The Third Sacred Well of the Temple" originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, May 1965.
2022-10-011h 16The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 1 & Gregory Feeley “Vergil and the Dukos: Hic Inclusus Vitam Perdit, or The Imitations of the King”Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Gregory Feeley - an American teacher, critic, essayist and author of speculative fiction as well as one of the leading experts on Avram Davidson. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_FeeleyWe listen to “Vergil and the Dukos: Hic Inclusus Vitam Perdit, or The Imitations of the King” originally (and at this time only) published in Asimov's Science Fiction, September 1997. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2022-09-011h 43The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 12 Bridget Kimsey & "Traveler From An Antique Land"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Bridget Kimsey - She has been in the healing arts and sciences for 28 years. She has her roots and beginnings in learning and working with her native elders, as a registered member of the Lenape Tribe of Indians. From their guidance, she went on to study and holds various credentials in integrative health. She works closely with the medical and scientific communities on differing cases and projects. She is interdimensioned and works in the third and fourth dimension in all of her work. She is a p...
2022-08-0151 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 11 & C Christopher Hart “The Grantha Sighting”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with C Christopher Hart - creator of EXOPLANETARY a science-fiction audio drama featuring serialized space opera, adventure, and a healthy sense of humor and listen to an old radio dramatization of “The Grantha Sighting” originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, April 1958. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2022-07-0144 min
The Decolonized Christian PodcastReading the Bible w/ Avram DavisAvram Davis is a pentecostal minister and finishing up my Masters in Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He grew up in multi-ethnic congregations during much of the racial reconciliation age. During college, he connected the black experience with the gospel and no longer saw them as antithetical. He was introduced to James Cone during this time and began to formulate what it means to incorporate authentic salvation with Black Liberation Theology. In an effort to speak the reconciliation of various ethnicities and cultures in wake of Black Lives Matter, evangelical belief, and the like, he launched Unapologetically Avram. H...
2022-06-071h 19The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 10: Leonard Nimoy, Robert Silverberg & “The Golem”Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Robert Silverberg - American author and editor, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple winner of both Hugo and Nebula Awards, and a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Silverberg http://www.robert-silverberg.com/. We also have a special treat with Leonard Nimoy reading the first 5 minutes of “The Golem” originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1955. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Nimoy
2022-06-0135 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 9: Emma Speer “The House the Blakeneys Built”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Emma Speer - Narrator / Performer / Writer / Painter / Educator - https://www.emmaspeer.me/We listen to “The House the Blakeneys Built” Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, January 1965. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2022-05-011h 10The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 8: Robert Eversmann “The Great Rough Beast”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Robert Eversmann - Robert is an editor for Deep Overstock, the international booksellers journal, a co-host for Genre Podcast and Late Night Pomes Radio, and plays Brother Dustin for the Portland-based radio drama, EXOPLANETARY. We listen to “The Great Rough Beast” Originally published in Weird Tales, Winter 1988/1989 and later it was published as part of "The Adventures in Unhistory." At the end of the episode we get to listen to a partial lecture from Avram. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
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Unapologetically AvramWho am I? Why I do I do Unapologetically Avram.Music Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: 7T8VM3OOCJOLZXRVPatreon: www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavramWebsite: www.unapologeticallyavram.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKiSQgZWW1Nj8-8KrOYnKpg/featuredIn this episode I want to welcome you into who I am. I am more vulnerable in this episode and I discuss my journey into reconciling my ethnicity with being a Christian. This is a process believers of color have been doing for quite some time in the American...
2022-03-2924 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 7: Nancy Klein “Beer! Beer! Beer!” Chapter 1Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Nancy Klein and listen to chapter 1 of "Beer! Beer! Beer!" which was written in the 1970's but published in 2021. Nancy & Sidney Klein were close friends of Avram. Nancy Isaacs Klein is a native of Yonkers, NY. She is a graduate of Barnard College and has 4 children, 19 grandchildren and a lot of great-grandchildren. She is an active community volunteer. Her book, A Life of Joy, tells the story of her husband, Sidney B. Klein and includes some of his own writings about his ad...
2022-03-0157 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe -Season 2, Episode 6: Rich Horton “The Sources of The Nile"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Rich Horton - Locus short fiction columnist, editor of "The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy " for Prime Books, and blogger at Strange at Ecbatan.We listen to “The Sources of the Nile” Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, January 1961. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
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Unapologetically AvramSay what about justice!?!?Music Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: 7T8VM3OOCJOLZXRVPatreon: www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavramWebsite: www.unapologeticallyavram.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKiSQgZWW1Nj8-8KrOYnKpg/featuredThis episode discusses how the Bible understands justice. Once we understand how the Bible understands justice, we can begin to as believers apply this to our current discussion about justice in our own context. This should challenge us to lay aside our modern, politically motivated understanding of justice, and begin to move...
2022-01-1918 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 5: Patrick Bringley & Edward Conlon “The Importance of Trifles”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Patrick Bringley (an author and expert on Jacob Hays) & Edward Conlon -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Conlon and listen to a reading of “The Importance of Trifles”. Originally published in EQMM, January 1969, as "The Man Who Killed Sailors" Reprinted in Best Detective Stories of the Year : 24th Annual Collection, Ed. Allen J. Hubin (Dutton, 1970) and The Investigations of Avram Davidson in 1999. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2022-01-012h 15Unapologetically AvramHere We Go!!! 2021 Year In ReviewMusic Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: 7T8VM3OOCJOLZXRVThis episode is a lookback at all that we accomplished in Unapologetically Avram. I summarize the events, the podcast, blogs, and videos. This has truly been an incredible year. Make sure you take some time and recover. Enjoy your loved ones, seek counseling, proactive self-care. Let's Get ready for a New Year. Make sure you visit and subscribe to the new YouTube channel. Please subscribe to this channel. The old one will be deleted. Also please join my...
2021-12-3021 minUnapologetically AvramIntroducing Race, Justice, and the Bible...again?Music Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: 7T8VM3OOCJOLZXRVHow does race, justice, and the bible relate to each other? Let's discuss the ethical, spiritual, moral, and social implications of these categories. This is an old discussion for some and a new introduction for others. I layout a few ideas of how I will address this topic in the next seven episodes. Feel free to reach out to me on the socials:Twitter: noapp_avramInstagram: noapp_avram...
2021-12-0913 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 4: Ted White “Or The Grasses Grow”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Ted White a Hugo Award-winning American science fiction writer, editor and fan, as well as a music critic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_White_(author)We listen to “Or The Grasses Grow” Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, November 1958. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-12-0157 minUnapologetically AvramAntiracism ResourcesIn this episode what I hope to accomplish is to expose you to a few resources that can help in the fight against racism. Let me know what resources you have found that have been impactful to you.Twitter: noapp_avramIG: noapp_avramwww.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavramwww.unapologeticallyavram.comMusic Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-isLicense code: 7T8VM3OOCJOLZXRV--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...
2021-11-2515 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 3: Robert Lopresti “The Necessity of His Condition”Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Robert Lopresti and listen to a reading of "The Necessity of His Condition". http://www.roblopresti.com/Originally published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, April 1957For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-11-0147 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 2: John Kessel “Faed-Out”Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with John Kessel and listen to a reading of "Faed-Out". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_KesselOriginally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1963 .For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-10-011h 17The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 1: Dan Murphy & “Beer Like Water”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Dan Murphy. Dan is the editor of the Yonkers Times. He is also is one of the leading experts on Dutch Schultz. http://yonkerstimes.com/have-a-beer-this-summer-on-dutch/ - It was this article that led me to Dan. We discuss what Dan learned from Avram's story "Beer Like Water." This episode is also special in that the story is read by Avram. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-09-011h 18The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1.1 episode 3. A Godson's favorite. “The Bounty Hunter" with Avram's students from William & Mary. ”Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with three of Avram's former students from William & Mary and listen to "The Bounty Hunter" originally published in Fantastic Universe, March 1958. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-08-2020 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1.1 episode 3. A Godson's favorite. "The Lord of Central Park"Send us a textI have taken much of my description below from a review by Robert Lopresti. I remember reading this novella when it originally appeared in the October 1970 issue of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, under the dreadful name of "Manhattan Night's Entertainment." Frederic Dannay was a great editor but a horrific tinkerer with titles. Avram Davidson had one of those staggering imaginations, like John Collier, James Powell, or Terry Pratchett. You just never knew what would pour out of his typewriter. In this case it is the simple story of a young...
2021-08-141h 42The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 12: Alexander James & “Full Chicken Richness"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Alexander James. https://drunkscribe.com/We listen to “Full Chicken Richness" and discuss the story. Originally published in Last Wave, October 1983 For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-08-0153 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1.1 episode 1. A Godson's favorite. “Skinny”Send us a textIn this episode we listen to "Skinny." A very early never published Avram Davidson story. Written in the early 1950's. It's semi-autobiographical. Avram was a corpsman and spent time in China following World War II.For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-07-2456 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 11: Susan Emshwiller & “The Woman Who Thought She Could Read"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Susan Emshwiller. http://www.susanemshwiller.com/We discuss The Milford Writing Conference. We listen to “The Woman Who Thought She Could Read" and discuss the story. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, January 1959. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-07-0141 minUnapologetically AvramWhat is stopping Antiracism?!?!Music: CaliMusician: WataboiDuring this episode I address some of the common hurdles to the progress of antiracism. This episode is by no means exhaustive but seeks to provide some of the most common examples. I hope that you enjoy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavram.comWebsite: www.unapologeticallyavram.comCited articles:Hanna, John F. “Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracism Can’t Heal Us: Review: ‘How to Be an Antiracist’by Ibram X. Kendi.” The Gospel Coalition.https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/ibram-kendi...
2021-06-2424 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 10: Melissa Rogers & “What Strange Stars and Skies”Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Melissa Rogers.https://melissaroserogers.com/We discuss how Melissa became an Avram fan. We listen to “What Strange Stars and Skies” and discuss the story. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 1963.For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-06-011h 24The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 9: Michael Kurland & “The Montavarde Camera"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Michael Kurlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_KurlandWe discuss editing Avram's books, being his roommate, Ray Bradbury and more. We listen to “The Montavarde Camera" and discuss the story. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1959For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-05-011h 02Unapologetically AvramThe Bible and Antiracism: Antiracism Part 3Beginning and ending music: Music by aldermansweden from PixabayInterlude:Music by Wataboi from PixabayPew Research article: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/05/06/share-of-black-white-hispanic-americans-in-prison-2018-vs-2006/In this episode I state some key concepts in the Bible concerning Antiracism. Join in on the discussion. The Livestream is actually May 13, 2021. Sign up now.https://www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavramwebsite: https://www.unapologeticallyavram.comSocial Media handles:Twitter: noapp_avramInstagram: noapp_avram--- This e...
2021-04-2123 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 8: Scott Bradfield & “Dragon Skin Drum"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Scott Bradfield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bradfield We discuss Avram's writing workshop in Marin. We listen to "Dragon Skin Drum" and discuss the story. Originally published in Kenyon Review, Winter 1961 For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-04-011h 07Unapologetically AvramHistory of Racism: Antiracism Part 2I hope that you enjoy this podcast. This podcast addresses briefly, the history of American racism. Given how broad that subject is, even with this being a longer podcast, I was not able to cover as much as I would like. I like to call this a narrative history as it tells the story of racism in America and how it has benefited whiteness. This is Part2 of the 5 part series on Antiracism.Music by Wataboi from PixabayRandall Balmer article: The Real Origins of the Religious Right - POLITICO MagazineNAACP History...
2021-04-0131 minUnapologetically AvramStop Asian HateThis particular episode is a break from my regular schedule. I felt something needed to be said concerning the recent shootings in Atlanta. This episode was made on a need to say something and does not include the in depth research I normally place in my episodes. I stand in solidarity with my fellow Asian siblings and I hope this is encouraging to those of Asian descent and an encouragement to the rest of us to say something about Asian hate. www.unapologeticallyavram.com and https://www.patreon.com/UnapologeticallyAvram TimMoor from Pixabay--- This episode is...
2021-03-2116 minUnapologetically AvramUnapologetically Avram (Trailer)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyavram/support
2021-03-1700 minUnapologetically AvramAntiracism Part 1: An Introduction to AntiracismThis is the first ever episode of Unapologetically Avram. In this episode we set up the 5 part series discussion on antiracism. We take a look at what racism is, some examples of systemic racism, and compare racist/non-racist/and anti-racist. I hope that you enjoy. Below is the link to my website. Here, you can access my blog post titled, "Racism Will Die." https://unapologeticallyavram.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyavram/support
2021-03-1715 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 7: Gregory Benford & "Now Let Us Sleep"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Gregory Benford. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_BenfordWe discuss Avram as a visiting professor and much more. We were having so much fun that we never actually discussed the narration of "Now Let Us Sleep" however Greg wrote the introduction for the story in The Treasury. Originally published in Venture Science Fiction Magazine, September 1957 . For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-03-0158 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 6: Alan Dean Foster & “Help! I Am Dr. Morris Goldpepper"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Alan Dean Foster (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Dean_Foster) and listen to a reading of “Help! I Am Dr. Morris Goldpepper". It's a very funny science fiction story about dentists. Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1957. We discuss Goldpepper. We also discuss Or The Grasses Grow a fantasy story about the mistreatment of Native Americans well before its time.For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-02-011h 11The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe Season 1, Episode 5 Jack Dann & “Goslin Day"Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Jack Dann and listen to a reading of "Goslin Day". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_DannOriginally published in Damon Knight's Orbit 6, March 1970. We discuss the story, his brag shelf and editing Everybody Has Somebody In Heaven Essential Jewish Tales Of The Spirit.For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2021-01-1151 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1 (Holiday Special), Episode 4.5 Ethan Davidson & "Addrict"Send us a textIn this holiday special, we sit down with Avram's son Ethan Davidson and listen to a reading of "Addrict" by Avram Davidson and Grania Davis. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, January 1987. We discuss the story, holidays, family and touch on Philip K. Dick.For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2020-12-2039 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseHappy Birthday Philip K. DickSend us a textWelcome to The Avram Davidson Universe - The Philip K. Dick special birthday addition. Today is indeed Philip K. Dick's birthday December 16th 2020 and we thought that a great way to celebrate his birthday would be a narrative of Avram Davidson’s original review of The Man in The High Castle from The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, June 1963 and a letter to Locus in 1982 written by Avram Davidson. Happy Birthday Phil!
2020-12-1613 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 4: Michael Swanwick & “My Boy Friend's Name Is Jello”Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with author Michael Swanwick and listen to a reading of "My Boy Friend's Name Is Jello” from the Avram Davidson Treasury. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1954 . We discuss the meaning of the story and why Michael is such a huge Davidson fan! For more information see www.avramdavidson.com
2020-12-0436 min
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyThe Avram Davidson Treasury: A Tribute Collection by Avram Davidson, Grania Davis, Robert SilverbergPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/503262to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Avram Davidson Treasury: A Tribute Collection
Author: Avram Davidson, Grania Davis, Robert Silverberg
Narrator: Kate Orsini, Mirron Willis, Justine Eyre, Gabrielle De Cuir, Paul Boehmer, A Full Cast, Stefan Rudnicki, Orson Scott Card, John Rubinstein
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 23 hours 34 minutes
Release date: November 17, 2020
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Avram Davidson was one of the great original American writers of this century. He was erudite, cranky, Jewish, wildly creative, and sold most of his wonderful stories to pulp magazines. Now, his estate and his friends have brought together a...
2020-11-1711h 34The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson - Universe Season 1, Episode 3 Henry Wessells "O Brave Old World!"Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with literary expert Henry Wessells and listen to a reading of“ O Brave Old World!” from Davidson’s “The Other 19th Century” short story collection. We discuss the meaning of the story and the purpose of “alternate history” as well as look back at how Wessell’s became inspired to start www.avramdavidson.org.
2020-11-011h 03The Avram Davidson UniverseThe Avram Davidson Universe | Season 1, Episode 2: Eileen Gunn & “The Affair At Lahore Cantonment”Send us a textIn the second episode of “The Avram Davidson Universe” we sit down with science-fiction author and editor Eileen Gunn. Her story ”Coming to Terms was inspired, in part, by a friendship with Avram Davidson. This episode also includes a reading and discussion of “The Affair At Lahore Cantonment.”Support The Avram Davidson Universe, the official Avram Davidson podcast, by joining our fan club or sharing our stories. Visit www.avramdavidson.com for more info.
2020-10-0758 minThe Avram Davidson UniverseEthan Davidson | "Or All The Seas With Oysters"Send us a textIn the premiere episode of “The Avram Davidson Universe” Seth Davis sits down with Ethan Davidson, to discuss growing up with Avram Davidson as his father and to listen to a reading of “Or All The Seas With Oysters.” For more info on Avram Davidson and the Avram Davidson Universe, please visit https://avramdavidson.com
2020-09-1045 min