Podcasts from 3F

The Magic of AI, Science Fiction

The Magic of AI

In a research lab, an AI-enabled android spends her free time analyzing university archives. When she encounters texts on "practical magic," she struggles to reconcile the bizarre claims with established physics.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Juli Rew and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

Changing of the Guard. Fantasy, Science Fiction

Changing of the Guard by Taylor Dye

As an answer to a prayer, two “children” arrive in an urban

neighborhood looking to help.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Inken Purvis and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

Changing of the Guard. Fantasy, Science Fiction

Changing of the Guard by Taylor Dye

As an answer to a prayer, two “children” arrive in an urban

neighborhood looking to help.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Inken Purvis and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

A Touch of the Grape. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor

A Touch of the Grape by Sharon Diane King

A woman who has come to dispose of her beloved deceased aunt's possessions finds the key to happiness within the retro space she unwittingly re-creates within her aunt's mobile home community.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Christine Guzy and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

All Our Signs Align. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor

All Our Signs Align by Eve Morton

If humans ever make first contact, it'll be important to find what we have in common. "All Our Signs Align" introduces a translator who teaches aliens ASL and opens real communication.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Juli Rew and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

Sophie's Parisian Stationery & Parfumerie Magnifique. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor

Sophie's Parisian Stationery & Parfumerie Magnifique by Wulf Moon

This hopeful post-singularity tale concerns an intelligent gift shop building who goes above and beyond to serve her customers, even those intent on destroying all AIs.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Wulf Moon and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

Dream Eater. Horror, Fantasy, Humor

Dream Eater by Nemma Wollenfang

Dream Eater revolves around an ancient, filthy crow-like creature that consumes dreams. He's jaded and bitter, shunned by all, but when a human woman shows him the smallest slice of kindness, his attitude begins to alter.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Keely Rew and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

Joey and Rue. Horror, Fantasy, Humor

Joey and Rue by Dominick Cancilla

Joey and Rue are a pair of young, extremely non-identical twins. Joey tends toward misanthropy. Rue is more of a Lovecraftian force of discord indetectable by most living beings. Together they bend reality into an astonishing Rube Goldberg machine.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Juliana Rew and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

The Hunt. Fantasy, Horror, Weird Western

The Hunt by Salinda Tyson

With the advent of superior weaponry, human settlers visited new horrors on

the animal kingdom, such as the slaughter of bison from trains in the

1800s American Old West. Perhaps it's time for a new balance to be established.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Juliana Rew and produced by Andrew

Cairns.

The US Portal Service. Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction

The US Portal Service by Brenda Kezar

Technology comes up with solutions for the growing problems associated

with more online buying, like increased transportation costs, increased

manpower needs, and porch pirates. Of course, people are often

suspicious of any new technology--and sometimes they are not wrong.

Third Flatiron podcasts are available on the website at

thirdflatiron.com. Story read by Samuel Osgood and produced by Andrew

Cairns.