Raygun Readers is a weekly podcast devoted to reading and analyzing short science fiction stories found on the internet as well the public domain. Hosted by Abysmii, a scifi/horror ambient musician, and Papreeka, a lazer technician with a Masters in Physics; the duo recites and critiques SciFi from…
Far away on a desert planet, the Raygun Readers talk about an even further ocean planet, because boredom.Footage used in this review is for review purposes under the "Fair Use" distinction.Hosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raygun-readers/id1193346936(C) Abysmii 2017
We review the latest Star Wars movie and touch on the franchise as a whole.Hosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raygun-readers/id1193346936(C) Abysmii 2017
SOMETHING OTHER THAN DISMAL PAIN ACTUALLY HAPPENS!! jk we love this story.Story Links:"The Twin Paradox" by Aaron Shotwell. Available at: https://www.amazon.com/Pleasant-Nightmares-Aaron-Shotwell-ebook/dp/B0118T7MDE Narrated with permission from author.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth Morton: https://www.youtube.com/user/KnadowtheHechidnaEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raygun-readers/id1193346936(C) Abysmii 2017
Livestreaming from the depths of space each week. Whether people like it or not.Story Links:"Circle of Flight" by Richard E. Stockham (IF - Worlds of Science Fiction, Originally Published by Quinn Publishing Company, Inc., Volume 2, No.2, May 1953, page 92) Available at https://ia801307.us.archive.org/19/items/1953-05_IF/1953-05_IF.pdfCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raygun-readers/id1193346936(C) Abysmii 2017
Today's short stream is a review of "FTL Jump" by Letrune. Letrune was kind enough to submit a rough draft of her story for to us, and we decided to do a blind reading/critique!Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raygun-readers/id1193346936(C) Abysmii 2017
Oh my god, Abysmii, learn how to properly cue and route audio, you stupid, stupid, green idiot. - Future AbysmiiStory Links:"The Twin Paradox" by Aaron Shotwell. Available at: https://www.amazon.com/Pleasant-Nightmares-Aaron-Shotwell-ebook/dp/B0118T7MDENarrated with permission from author.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth Morton: https://www.youtube.com/user/KnadowtheHechidnaEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raygun-readers/id1193346936(C) Abysmii 2017
Special thanks to Daniel A. Saks of Das-Machina. Mr. Saks was our first every profesional that we've interviewed and we're proud to share his words with you all! You can find his creations at http://www.das-machina.com/Thanks to David King and Kaela Berry for organizing the spectacular meet up.Thanks to our con-mates Dead Pallet, C_F_Comer, Seid from the Witching Hour, the Mighty Prasakour, and Ignis Purgamentum himself, Allen Chaney.Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Nick KaurEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes
Abysmii and Papreeka will be at the Midsummer Scream convention in Long Beach, California. The con runs from July 29th to July 30th. We will be at the Undercooked Analysis panel scheduled for Sunday at 11:00 AM (time subject to change) as well. If you see us, come say hi! Editing by Abysmii
Papreeka's crucible.Story links:"Binary DNA" has no known author: http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Binary_DNA. (CC-BY-SA)"Exalaisthis" has no known author.http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Exalaisthisi (CC-BY-SA)"The Endor Holocaust" has no known author: http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/The_Endor_Holocaust (CC-BY-SA)"Jesus Christ, Deleted" credited to DarkCaveAllegories: http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Jesus_Christ,_Deleted (CC-BY-SA)Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Pleasantly surprised.Story Links:"The Twin Paradox" by Aaron Shotwell. Available at: https://www.amazon.com/Pleasant-Nightmares-Aaron-Shotwell-ebook/dp/B0118T7MDENarrated with permission from author.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Nick KaurEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Damnit, Chelsea.Story Links:"The Posture of Prophecy" by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Art Uncredited (Worlds of IF, Originally Published by Universal Publishing & Distributing Corporation, September 1969, page 46) Available publicly at https://archive.org/details/1969-09_IFCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Nick KaurEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Sponsored by Jet Fuel (TM) CoffeeStory links:"The Between" by CreepyQuantum: https://www.booksie.com/posting/creepyquantum/the-between-457898 (Used with Permission)"High Frequency" by Chris Phoenix (CC-BY-SA)"Invasive Species" by Slimebeast (CC-BY-NC)Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
No seriously, send help.Story links:"The Rebirth Saga: Chapter 16-19" by BinaryAlgorithm: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5os6jx/chapter_16_the_engineer/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
I hope you like bug man.Story Links:"Cloudscape" by Kerry Schaefer, Art by Vincent DiFate (Worlds of IF September-November 1986, Volume 23, Number 1, Issue Number 176, page 52, originally Published by the STF Corporation) Available publicly at https://archive.org/details/1986-Fall-IfCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Three stories for the price of one Glorbloxian Currency.Story links:"A Genuine Astronaut!" by Lord_Bronte: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5541zr/a_genuine_astronaut/"Lost Machinations of Typhor" by lowkeyisah: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5vnmv6/lost_machinations_of_typhor/"ThoughtBill" by strypey (CC-BY-NC): https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/4z48yp/thoughtbill/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
We're back and we're out of body, baby!Story links:"The Rebirth Saga: Chapter 13-15" by BinaryAlgorithm: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5mimsx/chapter_13_over_9000/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Due to extenuating circumstances, we will return next week with a new episode. Thank you for your patience.Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Featuring our first ever guests, David King and Kaela Berry of Midnight Marinara and Undercooked Analysis! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzdP2UGKn4kwl62rQNnfhwStory Links:"The Ethics of Trade" by Timothy M. Brown (Worlds of If, page 71, Universal Publishing & Distributing Corporation, March 1970)"Inheritance" by Edward W. Ludwig (Imagination: Stories of Science and Fantasy, page 150, Clark Publishing Company, October 1950)Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Make that lots of questions.Story links:"Take 'em Away", by Timbots (wok in progress)"The Song Remains the Same", by jedamitchell (work in progress)Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Zounds!"Castles in Space" by Alma Hill (Worlds of If, page 62, Galaxy Publishing Corporation 1966)Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.This podcast and corresponding videos are non-commercial in use. If you are the copyright holder, please contact us at abysmii214@gmail.comMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
What did Glorblox do for us, anyway?Story links:"The Rebirth Saga: Chapter 10-12" by BinaryAlgorithm: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5jtvsj/chapter_7_history/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Shame on you.Story links:"File Missing or Corrupted", by Slimbeast is licensed CC-BY-NC, found at: http://slimebeast.com/forum/slimy-stories/file-missing-or-corrupted/"MK Ultra" has no known author, found at: http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/MK_UltraMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
....comes with complimentary champagne.Story links:"Corpus", by lavecki, found at: http://toospooky.com/critique/corpus/"What Wouldn't Change" by Timbots, story unpublished: https://www.reddit.com/user/TimbotsMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Who will save the digital whales?Story links:"The Rebirth Saga: Chapter 7-9" by BinaryAlgorithm: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5jtvsj/chapter_7_history/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
This week we read a variety of micro fiction and then something horrible.Story links:"Divine Tech Support" by inexacthercules:https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5kx1b6/divine_tech_support/?st=IXIZKGY9&sh=0acce867"Hard Reset" by Gallifreyggle:https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5pvd1r/hard_reset/"Little bit burnt piece of a snack" by Sebastian2203:https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/4b8kmt/little_bit_burnt_piece_of_a_snack/"Nazi Twin Experiment" has no known author:http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Nazi_Twin_ExperimentMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
While continuing a fantastic serial, we bicker and fight for your amusement.Story links:"The Rebirth Saga: Chapter 4-6" by BinaryAlgorithm: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5jmtwm/chapter_4_purpose/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiNow on iTunes(C) Abysmii 2017
Our first installment of fan appreciation!Story links:"A Tournament of True Tussle-bots: Chapter One" byHyperThermal, Author profile at http://toospooky.com/profile/?u=123"Bee" by crimson_king, Author profile at https://vid.me/crimson_kingMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2017
We start off the new solar year with an impressive serial.Story links:"Chapter 1: Rebirth" byBinaryAlgoirthm: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscifistories/comments/5jbvu4/chapter_1_rebirth/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2017
Happy interstellar celebrations!Story links:"We Can't Go Back into Space Until Logan Masterson Dies " by Lord_Bronte: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscarystories/comments/56rsx2/we_cant_go_back_into_space_until_logan_masterson/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
Colonization has never been more patriotic.Story links:"True Colonization" by -dmnk-: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortstories/comments/56dtzi/sf_true_colonization/Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
Which came first?Story links:"Six Sides of Something" by AugustusRockefeller"The Niamuck incident" has no credited authorMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to www.reddit.com/r/ShortScifiStoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
In this week's episode: We can barely talk. In this week's episode: We can barely talk.Story links:"Regularly Scheduled Programming" by BablyonFiction"Watermarks" by Decomprosed"In Between the Static" by I'mGonnaBeThatGuyMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to the Short SciFi Stories redditHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
In this week's episode: We orbit the brownest of dwarfs. Download this episode here.Story by Caesars_Salad, found at:Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to the Short SciFi Stories RedditHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
In this week's episode: We laugh a little too much. Download this episode here.Story links:For the Earth, NothingLemon Drops and EviscerationAuthor, Benjaim Shatz: You Can't Make a Good Snowball on Tau Ceti-2CyberentityMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to the Short SciFi Stories RedditHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiArtwork by Beth MortonEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
Today's special episode features a sneak peak at the upcoming story from Axeman. Download this episode here.Axeman's other stories.Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to the Short SciFi Stories Reddit.Hosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
In this week's episode: The funny dystopian future, aliens, and more! Download this episode here.Story links:Blood BankI Turned My Friend Into the PoliceSouthern Television Vrillon IncidentThe NIght I Chose to RememberMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to the Short SciFi StoriesHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by AbysmiiBlood Bank is licensed CC-BY-NC(C) Abysmii 2016
In this week's episode, we head to the lab and conduct...SCIENCE FICTION. Download this episode here.Story links:Sample ReturnHow a single little flathead screw destroyed a research labHappy Puppet SyndromeMessage Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories the Short SciFi RedditHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016
Subscribe for the latest episodes as we read and analyze the latest in internet and classic SciFi short fiction. Download this episode here.Subscribe for the latest episodes as we read and analyze the latest in internet and classic SciFi short fiction.Story links:Mission LogsA Recollection of the Events of January 08, 2015Message Abysmii on Twitter @Abysmii or send your stories to the Short SciFi RedditHosts: Papreeka, AbysmiiEdited by AbysmiiMusic by Abysmii(C) Abysmii 2016