Scott Bush

Q: Do you listen to podcasts?

Q: Do you like strange/scary/weird fiction?

If you answered “Why, yes, I do!” to both of these questions, you should be listening to Pseudopod, a weekly podcast of short horror fiction. The term “horror” doesn’t really cover its content, though, as many of the stories fall into the categories of strange or weird. All of it aims to disturb you, however, so it’s not for the squeamish.

I introduced my long-time friend Tara Kolden, a talented writer, editor, and one-time Jeopardy contestant, to Pseudopod a month or two ago. We listened to “We Are All Very Lively” while running an errand in my car. A few days ago she announces to me that she not only submitted one of her stories, it was accepted! I’m not sure when it’s going to run, but I’ll update this post when I do.

Congratulations, Tara!

UPDATE: Tara’s podcast was aired on 19 Oct. on Pseudopod.  The story was episode 60, titled “The Heart of Tu’a Halaita“