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 2, Episode 11 & C Christopher Hart “The Grantha Sighting”
In this episode we sit down with C Christopher Hart - creator of EXOPLANETARY a science-fiction audio drama featuring serialized space opera, adventure, and a healthy sense of humor a…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 10: Leonard Nimoy, Robert Silverberg & “The Golem”
In this episode we sit down with Robert Silverberg - American author and editor, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple winner of both Hugo and Nebula Awards, and a me…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 9: Emma Speer “The House the Blakeneys Built”
In this episode we sit down with Emma Speer - Narrator / Performer / Writer / Painter / Educator - https://www.emmaspeer.me/
We listen to “The House the Blakeneys Built” Originally pu…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 8: Robert Eversmann “The Great Rough Beast”
In this episode we sit down with Robert Eversmann - Robert is an editor for Deep Overstock, the international booksellers journal, a co-host for Genre Podcast and Late Night Pomes Radi…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 7: Nancy Klein “Beer! Beer! Beer!” Chapter 1
In this episode we sit down with Nancy Klein and listen to chapter 1 of "Beer! Beer! Beer!" which was written in the 1970's but published in 2021.
Nancy & Sidney Klein were close friend…
The Avram Davidson Universe -Season 2, Episode 6: Rich Horton “The Sources of The Nile"
In this episode we sit down with Rich Horton - Locus short fiction columnist, editor of "The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy " for Prime Books, and blogger at Strange at Ecbatan…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 5: Patrick Bringley & Edward Conlon “The Importance of Trifles”
In this episode we sit down with Patrick Bringley (an author and expert on Jacob Hays) & Edward Conlon -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Conlon and listen to a reading of “The Impo…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 4: Ted White “Or The Grasses Grow”
In this episode we sit down with Ted White a Hugo Award-winning American science fiction writer, editor and fan, as well as a music critic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_White_(aut…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 3: Robert Lopresti “The Necessity of His Condition”
In this episode we sit down with Robert Lopresti and listen to a reading of "The Necessity of His Condition".
http://www.roblopresti.com/
Originally published in Ellery Queen Mystery …
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 2: John Kessel “Faed-Out”
In this episode we sit down with John Kessel and listen to a reading of "Faed-Out".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kessel
Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Scien…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 2, Episode 1: Dan Murphy & “Beer Like Water”
In this episode we sit down with Dan Murphy. Dan is the editor of the Yonkers Times. He is also is one of the leading experts on Dutch Schultz.
http://yonkerstimes.com/have-a-beer-this…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1.1 episode 3. A Godson's favorite. “The Bounty Hunter" with Avram's students from William & Mary. ”
In this episode we sit down with three of Avram's former students from William & Mary and listen to "The Bounty Hunter" originally published in Fantastic Universe, March 1958.
For more…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1.1 episode 3. A Godson's favorite. "The Lord of Central Park"
I have taken much of my description below from a review by Robert Lopresti.
I remember reading this novella when it originally appeared in the October 1970 issue of Ellery Queen's Myste…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 12: Alexander James & “Full Chicken Richness"
In this episode we sit down with Alexander James.
https://drunkscribe.com/
We listen to “Full Chicken Richness" and discuss the story. Originally published in Last Wave, October 1983
F…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1.1 episode 1. A Godson's favorite. “Skinny”
In this episode we listen to "Skinny." A very early never published Avram Davidson story. Written in the early 1950's. It's semi-autobiographical. Avram was a corpsman and spent tim…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 11: Susan Emshwiller & “The Woman Who Thought She Could Read"
In this episode we sit down with Susan Emshwiller.
http://www.susanemshwiller.com/
We discuss The Milford Writing Conference. We listen to “The Woman Who Thought She Could Read" and d…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 10: Melissa Rogers & “What Strange Stars and Skies”
In this episode we sit down with Melissa Rogers.
https://melissaroserogers.com/
We discuss how Melissa became an Avram fan. We listen to “What Strange Stars and Skies” and discuss the s…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 9: Michael Kurland & “The Montavarde Camera"
In this episode we sit down with Michael Kurland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Kurland
We discuss editing Avram's books, being his roommate, Ray Bradbury and more. We listen to …
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 8: Scott Bradfield & “Dragon Skin Drum"
In this episode we sit down with Scott Bradfield.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bradfield
We discuss Avram's writing workshop in Marin. We listen to "Dragon Skin Drum" and di…
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 1, Episode 7: Gregory Benford & "Now Let Us Sleep"
In this episode we sit down with Gregory Benford.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Benford
We discuss Avram as a visiting professor and much more. We were having so much fun that we…