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Biome

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.Follow now and never miss a story.https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/

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21:02

Ep 1 - Homecoming by Proxy

Biome ·

2026/09/29

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 CullenErin 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

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20:15

S1 Int13 - Interview with J. M. J. Brewer

Biome ·

2026/09/22

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/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comMake sure to also check out our most recent written interview with Toshiya Kamei:https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter

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8:13

S1 Int12 - September Editor's Desk

Biome ·

2026/09/15

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 prizes in Sci-Fi and literature more broadlyCheck out the Biome submissions portal here if you're curious: https://biomespec.wordpress.com/submissions/Learn more about the Hugo Awards in Science Fiction: https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2026-hugo-awards/Learn More about the Nebula Awards here:

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1:23

Season 2 - Trailer

Biome ·

2026/09/08

Season 2 launches September 29thFollow now to enjoy stories that will captivate and amaze youSupport us on Patreon for ad-free listening and early access:https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpec

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16:23

S1 Int10 - Interview with Grigory Lukin

Biome ·

2026/08/25

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 Grigory and learn a bit about what it takes to balance humor in science fiction.I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out last week's written interview with Nissa Harlow at:

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9:20

S1 Int9 - August Editor's Desk

Biome ·

2026/08/18

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 with some of our Season 1 authors:Steve Zisson: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/River S: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-s-161019051/Nissa Harlow: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161020047/Nicholas Packwood:

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19:10

S1 Int7 - Interview with Christopher Thomas

Biome ·

2026/08/04

Christopher Thomas joins Biome to discuss the haunting story The Winnowers (Season 1, Episode 3).During our interview, Christopher mentioned Milkman by Anna Burns. Check out this wonderful title as well!I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out last week's written interview with Nissa Harlow at:

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8:56

S1 Int5 - July Editor's Desk

Biome ·

2026/07/21

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 perfect time to start listening to more short stories.Support Biome on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comBe sure to check out last week's written interview with River S at:https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-s-161019051/Special

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17:38

S1 Int4 - Interview with DM Smith IV

Biome ·

2026/07/07

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 your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out last week's written interview with Steve Zisson at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon

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14:35

S1 Int2 - Interview with Jordan Hirsch

Biome ·

2026/06/23

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.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comSpecial thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!

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11:29

[INTERLUDE 1] - Season 1 Finale

Biome ·

2026/06/16

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 season together. Join your host, Alex Zoubine, as we send off Season 1 in style and kick off a summer of author interviews.I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpecHave questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.comSpecial thanks to our Biosphere Patreon

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19:11

Ep 10 - Old Growth

Biome ·

2026/06/09

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 favorite Season 1 story here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157737523 and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comOld Growth is by Steve Zisson Steve Zisson is a biotech journalist whose fiction has appeared in Nature’s Future, Daily Science Fiction, and Little Blue Marble, among other places. He edited a science fiction anthology, A Punk

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19:26

Ep 9 - Storm Chaser

Biome ·

2026/06/02

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' airship and flies straight into it.Vote (for free) for your favorite Season 1 story here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157737523 and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comStorm Chaser is by Toshiya KameiToshiya Kamei (she/they) is a queer Asian writer who takes inspiration from fairy tales, folklore, and mythology.This story originally

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20:06

Ep 8 - Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path

Biome ·

2026/05/26

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 sets her trap - and something older and more evil takes notice.Vote (for free) for your favorite Season 1 story here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157737523 and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comBright Eyes and the Lantern Path is by M. D. Smith IVM.D. Smith IV of Huntsville, Alabama, writer of over 350 flash stories, has

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18:46

Ep 7 - Anemone

Biome ·

2026/05/19

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.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comAnemone is by J. M. J. Brewer.J. M. J. Brewer is a staunch supporter of nature conservation. His cats are named after lyrics in John Prine, Guy Clark, and Little Feat songs. You can find more of his

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32:19

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

Biome ·

2026/05/12

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 Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comThe Girl Who Shouted ‘Yes!’ at the Heart of Her Ship is by River S.River is a YouTuber and writer far too obsessed with giant machines and the fragile people who pilot them. Their analysis on the mecha genre can be

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17:28

Ep 5 - The Pull of the Dough

Biome ·

2026/05/05

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 addition: she was wrong.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comThe Pull of the Dough is by Nicholas PackwoodNicholas Packwood has taught narrative design in Game Design at George Brown Polytechnic, Toronto since 2009 and been program

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16:32

Ep 4 - After You Catch Them All

Biome ·

2026/04/28

Planetary Administrator Worthington built the perfect system for eliminating every last invasive species from the planet. It worked exactly as designed.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comAfter You Catch Them All is by Grigory LukinGrigory Lukin (rhymes with "story" and "win") is an award-winning filmmaker and an internationally published author of fiction and nonfiction. He’s also a vagabond with

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17:14

Ep 3 - The Winnowers

Biome ·

2026/04/21

The Winnowers is by Christopher ThomasChristopher Thomas lives in eastern Kentucky and has published short fiction in the Los Angeles Review, The Eckleburg Review, Eclectica Magazine, WENSUM and elsewhere. He has one published novel, Never Sated, Never Sane (Chromium Press, 2005).Check out more of Christopher's work at: https://www.chillsubs.com/profile/cadamtSupport us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/Or give us a tip on

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17:25

Ep 2 - Find Me Again

Biome ·

2026/04/21

Find Me Again is by Nissa HarlowNissa Harlow lives in British Columbia, Canada where she dreams up strange stories and writes some of them down. Her short fiction has appeared in Rat Bag Lit, Scary Stories Whispered in the Rain, and Tales from the Crosstimbers.Find Nissa on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nissaharlow/Substack: https://nissaharlowauthor.substack.com/Website: https://nissaharlow.com/Support us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/Or

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