Tales From The Arcanist
A fiction podcast focusing on flash fiction by the editors of The Arcanist. Each episode contains four or more science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories from flash fiction writers across the globe. For more, visit TheArcanist.IO
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
4. "Nothing Less Than Perfect" and "Strands of Our Tomorrows"
This week, we're taking our self-care routine rather seriously, and guest narrator Mary Kay Riley is helping us to count our tomorrows one strand at a time.
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3. "Bubbles" and "The Cowboy Clerk at the Electrohub Station"
This week, we're talking about what we talk about when we talk about bubbles, and we have an issue only a cowboy can solve.
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2. "A Single Feather" and "#BLESSED"
This week, we need to see someone about a feather, and yeah, we think saw that post, but did you see ours?
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1. "Here Be Monsters" and "The Catfish"
This week, we learn new lessons about monsters, and we take a crash course in online dating.
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29. "The Ground Here" and "Tattered Flower"
This week, we have questions about our new job, and we're seeing someone about a flower.
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BONUS EPISODE: Prattle with The Arcanist: Happy Holidays!
As a special gift, The Arcanist team brings you a holiday-themed episode of Prattle with The Arcanist. Listen as the team discusses the recent Camp Arcanist contest, then chats about the most (and le…
28. "Granny's Spider" and "The Apprentice"
This week, we're discussing heirlooms with our elders, and we spend a moment or two with a new student.
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27. "Love Kills" and "The Future According According to GeneArts"
This week, we revisit a harsh truth, and body modification is on another level in the future.
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26. "Hunting Unicorns" and "Ephemera"
This week, we're setting our sights on a more unique quarry, and we ponder the lives of mayflies.
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25. "The Monster of Lake Gregg" and "Contrails"
This week, we're bringing you the first place story from our Camp Arcanist contest, and we're all too excited for what the equinox brings.
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24. "Take Me Back to the Giants" and "What Do You See When You're Both Asleep?"
This week, we're honoring the second place winner from our Camp Arcanist contest, and we finally learn what's on our best friend's mind.
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23. "Special Order" and "Ex Ed"
This week, we're featuring the Third place winner from our Camp Arcanist contest, and physical education has changed quite a bit since our day.
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22. "Ezekiel Hill" and "Closet, Cat, Monster"
This week, we're paying close attention to a local landmark, and we're finding monster hunting to be a family affair.
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"Principles of Advanced Cover Crop Design" and "The Fine Print"
This week, we're bringing agricultural science into the 30th century, and we're checking all of the margins for any print we missed.
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20. "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" and "Little Guys"
This week, we test the limits of our insomnia, and we're taking our grievances to a higher authority.
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19. "The Invisible Girl" and "Time's Up"
This week, we're certain we're not just seeing things this time, and, speaking of time, we find ours is running out.
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18. "KILL GIRLS GOTTA KILL" and "Apologies for Any Inconvenience"
This week, topping the leaderboards proves deadly, and we experience the joys of customer relations.
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17. "Can't Bear the Ego" and "Heal Thyself"
This week, we explore the pitfalls of stay-cations, and we learn about social distancing the hard way.
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16. "Goblins" and "Brick-Red Love"
This week, we have a quest to tackle, and we ponder a new shade of love.
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15. "The Runner" and "Vending Machine"
This week, we take in a quick run, and we briefly stop for a treat.
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