The Avram Davidson Universe
This is a podcast dedicated to the life work and impact of award-winning author, Avram Davidson. In each episode, we perform a reading and discussion of his works with a special guest. Join the fan club at www.avramdavidson.com. Avram Davidson (1923–1993) was a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and crime fiction. Davidson was born in Yonkers, NY and and served in the Navy during World War II. His life work includes 19 novels and over 200 short stories, all of which have been widely recognized for their wit and originality. Davidson’s works have won awards in three genres: an Edgar Award for mystery, a Hugo Award for science fiction, and three World Fantasy Awards.
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 5 Kory Christensen & "Pebble in Time"
In 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 Francisc…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 4 Jack Seabrook & "Thou Still Unravished Bride"
In 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 Stea…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 3 Joseph D'Agnese & "Captain Pasharooney"
In 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, aut…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 2 Erica Satifka & "Naples"
In 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 Sa…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 1 Kenneth Hite & "Who Fired the Phoenix?"
Join 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 …
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 12 Athena from OneReadingNurse.com & "Murder is Murder"
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 th…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 11 Igor Teper & "The Man Who Saw the Elephant"
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…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 10 Zac and Jon hosts of Genre Podcast & "Dagon"
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 …
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 9 Michael Santiago & "Mr. Folsom Feels Fine"
In 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, avi…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3 episode 8.2 Lecture " An Abundance of Dragons" A Godson's favorite.
As 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 …
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3 episode 8.1 Lecture " Prester John" A Godson's favorite.
As 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…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 8 (Avram's 100th Birthday Special) Ben Railton & "What Time Is It"
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 Pr…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 7 Jack Seabrook & "The Ikon of Elijah"
In 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 Throug…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 6 & Henry Sussman "The Slovo Stove"
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 ju…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 5 & Ryan Sprinkle "Sacheverell"
In 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 …
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 4 & Laura Scott "A Quiet Room with a View"
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…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 3 & ZB Wagman "The Goobers"
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 b…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 2 Seth Davis & "The Third Sacred Well of the Temple"
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 publis…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 1 & Gregory Feeley “Vergil and the Dukos: Hic Inclusus Vitam Perdit, or The Imitations of the King”
In 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.
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The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 12 Bridget Kimsey & "Traveler From An Antique Land"
In 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 e…