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Send us a textStep into the Triune Monarchy with Avram Davidson's unforgettable story “The Old Woman Who Lived with a Bear” (from The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy, 1975). This professional narration brings to life the wit, mystery, and folkloric strangeness of Dr. Engelbert Eszterhazy's world — where Gothic traditions, superstition, and rational inquiry intertwine. Whether you're a longtime Davidson devotee or new to his genius, this is a chance to immerse yourself in one of his finest Eszterhazy adventures.

Send us a text Avram Davidson (himself) warms up for a lecture and pulls you aboard a lateen-rigged dhow to ask the irresistible question: where, exactly, did Sinbad sail—Borneo, Sumatra, Serendib, even Madagascar—or only through our imaginations? Show notes: • Paul Bunyan vs. Sinbad: why tall tales can still point to real shores • Baghdad's golden age, Harun al-Rashid, and merchants' cargo lists like poetry • Dhows, monsoons, “islands” that breathe (whale? turtle?), and apes near Sumatra• The rukh/roc, Aepyornis eggs, and dagobas that look like giant eggs from afar • Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and the joys of pure serendipity Hashtags: #AvramDavidson #AdventuresInUnhistory #sinbad #arabiannights #mythology #indianocean #baghdad #dhow #rock #borneo #sumatra #srilanka #madagascar #historynerd @FolkloreThursday @ARABliterature @britishlibrary @SmithsonianMagazine @SFWA @CaptainSinbad

Send us a text Bob and Virgil unpack Avram's clues—dhows, monsoons, Borneo and Sumatra, Sri Lanka's dagobas, Madagascar's giant eggs—and debate how far a fable can take you toward the truth. • Reading the text like a chart: Kabil/Kasil → Borneo? • Sumatra's “island of apes,” ears to the shoulders, and traveler's overlap with the Odyssey • The roc vs. Aepyornis: why giant birds matter even when they can't fly • Serendip/Anuradhapura: when a white dagoba becomes a “roc egg” on the horizon • Takeaways for modern readers: how to spot facts hiding in folklore Hashtags: #podcastdiscussion #AvramDavidson #sinbad #mythology #historypodcast #IndianOceanWorld #borneo #sumatra #srilanka #madagascar #marcopolo #ibnbattutamall @asiasociety @HISTORY @HistoryHit @OUPAcademic @ArabianFairyTales

Send us a text A polished, front-to-back performance by David Pickering of Avram Davidson's masterwork on Sinbad: a lyrical, scholarly, and funny voyage that charts the blurred edge where sailors' yarns become maps. • From Baghdad to Basra and out across monsoon routes • Kabil/Kasil and the “drums” of hollow rocks; giants with barge-long ears • Diamond valleys, sea-horses, and why travelers fib (beautifully) • Roc feathers, Raphia palms, and the spoor of real geography inside fable • How “Serendip” gave us serendipity Hashtags: #audiobook #AvramDavidson #sinbad #Unhistory #folklore #worldliterature #arabiannights #exploration #maritimehistory #mythology #storytelling @LocusMagazine @tordotcom @Bookshop_org_TV @davidpickering8483

Send us a textAdventures in Unhistory is a literary journey into the strange, the mythical, and the half-forgotten—led by the genius of Avram Davidson and explored by Bob & Virgil. Each episode dives into Davidson's witty and erudite examinations of myths and legends: mermaids, dragons, werewolves, unicorns, the phoenix, Sinbad, Prester John, Aleister Crowley, and more. Davidson's essays, at once scholarly and playful, reveal the hidden roots of stories that have captivated humanity for centuries. Expect dazzling digressions, deep dives into ancient texts, and the kind of humor and erudition that make Davidson's work timeless. As Peter S. Beagle once said, his prose “cries out to be read aloud.” Bob & Virgil bring that spirit to life—part literary salon, part campfire storytelling, part detective hunt through history's margins. Whether you're a scholar, a fantasy fan, or just a curious traveler through the world's oldest mysteries, Adventures in Unhistory will entertain, educate, and make you wonder: what if the myths were true? #fantasyhistory #podcastcommunity #booktok #dragons #mermaids @worldfantacy

Send us a text Bob & Virgil go deep on Avram Davidson's Eszterhazy tale: lurlies vs. Lorelei, undines and baptismal souls, why “Mud” matters, how Davidson blends courtly satire with folklore, and where Eszterhazy fits in the occult-detective lineage (think Hodgson/Machen—but funnier, kinder, and sneakier). We hit publication context (Fantastic, 1975), the expanded Eszterhazy collection, and the story's quiet ecological thread (buckwheat, wudkey, and the costs of progress). Spoiler-light for newcomers, juicy for devotees. #OccultDetective #AvramDavidson #DoctorEszterhazy #weirdfiction #fantasyhistory #literarydiscussion #SFFPodcast #classicsfeature #mythandmystery #StoryDeepDive #booktube @ScienceFictionStation @literallybooks

Send us a textPerformed by David Pickering. @davidpickering8483 Set in Avram Davidson's sly, Mitteleuropean corner of the map, this stand-alone performance brings Doctor Eszterhazy to life as he follows a trail from a humble sewing box to lurlies on the Vlox-Minor and a mystery tangled up with folklore, industry, and an undine's old grief. David Pickering's rich narration highlights Davidson's humor, history-deep worldbuilding, and the story's gentle twist on the “occult detective” tradition—no gore, just genius. Settle in for steam runabouts, button-makers, buckwheat anxieties, and Paracelsian whispers. Hashtags: #AvramDavidson #DoctorEszterhazy #OccultDetective #weirdfiction #historicalfantasy #speculativefiction #audiofiction #classicsfeature #fantasymystery #shortstory @LocusMagazine

Send us a text In this episode, Bob & Virgil discuss the many genres of Avram Davidson.

Send us a text In this episode, Bob & Virgil discuss El Vilvoy de las Islas, originally published in Asimov's (August 1988) and later collected in The Other Nineteenth Century.

Send us a text In this episode, we listen to El Vilvoy de las Islas, originally published in Asimov's (August 1988) and later collected in The Other Nineteenth Century. A follow-up discussion will be led by Virgil and Bob in the next episode.

Send us a textIn this episode, Robert from The Wheel of Genre podcast sits down with Virgil from Literally Books for a deep dive into “The Caravan to Illiel,” originally published in Flashing Swords #3 : Warriors and Wizards, Ed. Lin Carter (Dell, 1976)They explore the story—plus a shoutout to Orbis, which came up in the discussion. https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofgenrepodcast/videos https://www.youtube.com/@UCW1FScyVs3JjysB9wiBb3Gw https://orbis.stanford.edu/

Send us a textVirgil & Bob Discuss Their Five Most Anticipated Avram Davidson Stories!

Send us a textWe are Super excited to have new hosts for the Avram Davidson Universe Podcast. We love where they're taking us.

Send us a textIn this episode, Robert from The Wheel of Genre podcast sits down with Virgil from Literally Books for a deep dive into “And Don't Forget the One Red Rose,” originally published in Playboy (September 1975).Also worth checking out: The Price (1989), a short independent film adaptation of And Don't Forget the One Red Rose, directed by Fareed Al-Mashat. Highly recommended for fans of the story.

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with S.T. Joshi. S.T. is an American literary critic whose work has largely focused on weird and fantastic fiction, especially the life and work of H. P. Lovecraft. We listen to “Death of a Damned Good Man,” originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine (January 1991), and an excerpt of Avram Davidson on H.P. Lovecraft from his book review column in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (January 1963).To be honest, the story had a much greater impact when read alongside the narration. I also suspect that, although it was published in 1991, it may have been written earlier.

Send us a textIn this episode, Damon LaTorella sits down with Taj Bin John. Taj is a podcaster, DJ, and ice cream lover.We listen to “Ogre in the Vly,” originally published in If, July 1959. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Scott Bradfield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bradfield We listen to “The Hills Behind Hollywood High” and discuss the story. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, April 1983. It was written by Grania Davis and Avram Davidson. Scott has a new "audio book" being read on Substack. It was written in 1994 and concerned a world where all the political parties agreed on treating animals as badly as human beings and vice versa. And a stupid celebrity thug who takes over the world (about the same time he's bought out by corporate villains.) Here's the link:https://masterbather.substack.com/p/animal-planet-as-read-by-the-authorpart?r=bk78wFor more information see www.avramdavidson.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Damon LaTorella sits down with Missy Erin. She is a director, producer and writer out of Huntsville Alabama. We listen to “The Deed of the Deft-Footed Dragon,” originally published in Night Cry, Fall 1986.

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Damon LaTorella.Damon is a writer and comedian from Orlando, Florida, and a former voice actor for Super Mario Logan.We listen to "The Cobblestones of Saratoga Street," originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, April 1964.

Send us a textIn this episode, J.E. Coleman sits down with Dr. Joshua Begley and we listen to "Revolver," originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, October 1962. Joshua Begley has over a decade of experience teaching English Composition and Creative Writing. He earned his Master's in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Eastern Kentucky University in 2006. Following graduation, he taught for two years at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, before pursuing a PhD in Literature and Criticism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. For the past 14 years, Joshua has served as the Course Director of Creative Writing at Full Sail University. He is also an accomplished author.

In this episode, J.E. Coleman sits down with his friend Nathanial House, Co-Founder of Select Start Films. We listen to "The Power of Every Root," originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1967.

Part 2 - In this episode, we continue listening to Avram Davidson himself as he prepares for a college lecture and reads Silk and Stuff or The Theft of the Mulberry Tree, originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine on October 26, 1981. It's 100% Avram, and I'm excited to share his voice with friends and fans. Please feel free to share this with others and invite fans to follow us. This is part of what became Adventures in Unhistory. Enjoy!

Part 1 - In this episode, we listen to Avram Davidson himself as he prepares for a college lecture and reads Silk and Stuff or The Theft of the Mulberry Tree, originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine on October 26, 1981. It's 100% Avram, and I'm excited to share his voice with friends and fans. Please feel free to share this with others and invite fans to follow us. This is part of what became Adventures in Unhistory. Enjoy!

In this episode, J.E. Coleman sits down with his friend Alice Rea, a freelance artist who has worked on private commission pieces for the past 15 years. Alice enjoys painting both fantasy and sci-fi subjects, as well as real-life subjects.We listen to "The Certificate," originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1959 All Star Issue.

In this episode we sit down with J.E. Coleman. J.E. Coleman is a Chicago based pulp novelist and tabletop designer currently republishing their works on Amazon and DMSGuild.We listen to "Vergil and the Caged Bird" originally published in Amazing Stories, January 1987.

In this episode we sit down with a fantastic returning guest Tim Anderson. Tim Newton Anderson is a former journalist and PR manager. He started writing fiction seriously three years ago and has now placed more than 50 pieces in a wide variety of genres and publications. He has been reading science fiction and fantasy from an early age.His blog is at https://atjentertainments.wordpress.com/ and his author Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/timnewtonandersonHe also has an Amazon author profile as Tim Newton Anderson.We listen to "Milord Sir Smiht, the English Wizard" originally published in The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy December of 1975.

Today we celebrate Avram Davidson's 101st birthday.In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite repeat guests, Richard Horton. Rich Horton is a distinguished editor and columnist, known for his contributions to Locus as a short fiction columnist. He also curated "The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy" anthology series for Prime Books. Rich shares his insights and passion for speculative literature on his blog, Strange at Ecbatan.https://rrhorton.blogspot.com/We listen to "Polly Charms, the Sleeping Woman," originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in February 1975 and nominated for a Locus and Nebula Award. It is the first published story in "The Adventures of Doctor Eszterhazy."

In this episode we sit down Tim Anderson. Tim Newton Anderson is a former journalist and PR manager. He started writing fiction seriously three years ago and has now placed more than 50 pieces in a wide variety of genres and publications. He has been reading science fiction and fantasy from an early age.His blog is at https://atjentertainments.wordpress.com/ and his author Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/timnewtonandersonHe also has an Amazon author profile as Tim Newton Anderson.We listen to "Bumberboom" originally published in F&SF December of 1966.At the end of the podcast we listen to a symphony adaptation of Bumberboom: Scherzo Diablique - Sidney Hodkinson.

In this episode we sit down once again with Josh Pachter. Josh is a writer, editor, and translator, and the 2020 recipient of the Short Mystery Fiction Society's Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Almost a hundred of his short crime stories have appeared in EQMM, AHMM, and many other places.We listen to "The Last Wizard" originally published in EQMM, December of 1972. You can find more information about Josh at https://joshpachter.com/.

In this episode we sit down with Josh Pachter. Josh is a writer, editor, and translator, and the 2020 recipient of the Short Mystery Fiction Society's Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Almost a hundred of his short crime stories have appeared in EQMM, AHMM, and many other places.We listen to "The Trefoil Company" originally published in EQMM, August 1971. You can find more information about Josh at https://joshpachter.com/.

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 Francisco Bay Area. His current project is a historical fiction novel, which takes place in renaissance Italy.We listen to "Pebble in Time" originally published in F&SF, August 1970 and written with Cynthia Goldstone.Cynthia Goldstone was a highly regarded San Francisco artist. Ray Bradbury once wrote her a letter of appreciation. Cynthia and her late husband, artist Lou Goldstone, exhibited their work at many science fiction conventions, and were a much-loved couple in the Bay Area science fiction community. Avram and the Goldstones were good friends in San Francisco during the lively 1960s and 1970s. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

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 Stealing Through Time: On the Writings of Jack Finney (2003). He has had articles published in crime fiction magazines such as The Armchair Detective and he is a lifelong reader of comic books! Among other things he intends to educate the world to the joys of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and DC War and Horror comics.We listen to "Thou Still Unravished Bride" originally published in EQMM, October 1958. I would also encourage you to watch the Alfred Hitchcock episode so you can compare and contrast the story and adaptation. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

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, author, ghostwriter and editor who has written books for kids and adults. He has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Discover, Wired, Saveur, This Old House, and other publications for both for adults and children. He has won Educational Press Awards, and been featured twice in the annual anthology, Best American Science Writing. His short stories have been finalists for the Derringer Award for short mystery fiction three times since 2014. (He won the award once, in 2015.)To learn more about Joseph D'Agnese, visit his website: Joseph D'Agnese (josephdagnese.com).

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 Satifka is the author of three books: STAY CRAZY (novel), BUSTED SYNAPSES (novella), and HOW TO GET TO APOCALYPSE AND OTHER DISASTERS (collection). In 2017, she won the British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. Her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld, Interzone, Shimmer, and many other places.To learn more about Erica Satifka, visit her website: http://www.ericasatifka.com/.We'll also explore her wonderful story, "Loving Grace," and I highly recommend checking out her recent collection. You can find "Loving Grace" here: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/satifka_09_15/.

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 Fired the Phoenix?" This intriguing story was originally published in Asimov's in May 1981 and is part of the Adventures in Unhistory collection. At the end of the interview with Ken, we will also have the privilege of hearing Avram himself narrating the story, although, unfortunately, the narration is not complete.Kenneth Hite is well-known for his significant contributions to role-playing games, including Trail of Cthulhu and Night's Black Agents, and for his lead role in designing the 5th edition of Vampire: the Masquerade.Notably, Ken's most Davidson-coded credit is the SUPPRESSED TRANSMISSION series: http://www.sjgames.com/suppressed/Don't miss out on his engaging podcast co-hosted with fellow game designer Robin Laws, where they explore numerous Davidson-ish trails as well: https://www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com/

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 the curator of the Sunday Brunch Author Interview Series. With a penchant for fantasy and science fiction Athena explores a diverse range of genres and shares her honest reviews alongside captivating bookish content.

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 is an author of fiction, poetry, and scientific essays, and a physicist who uses lasers to teach old atoms new tricks. He lives with his wife and sons in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about his writing, check out www.igorteper.com.

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 Genre Podcast pick a genre to deep-dive into. Novels, short stories, and film--each conversation builds off the last as they try to understand what makes each one tick. Find Genre Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, or any podcast platform of your choice.

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, avid traveler, and writer of all kinds. Originally from New York City, and later relocated to Rome in 2016 and Nanjing in 2018. He enjoys the finer things in life like walks on the beach, existential conversations, and swapping murder mystery ideas. Keen on exploring themes of humanity within a fictitious context and aspiring author. He is also the managing editor of the literary journal and publishing house, Deep Overstock.

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 his voice with friends & fans. 100% Avram. Please feel free to share and invite fans to follow us. This is the foundation of Adventures in Unhistory from An Abundance of Dragons originally published in Asimov's, July 1981.

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 to follow us. While not complete - grab a cup of tea and enjoy Prester John. This was the foundation for Adventures in Unhistory. Originally published in Amra V2n71, July 1982. Sorry it's not complete.

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 Professor of English Studies and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. He is the author of five previous books, most recently We the People: The 500-Year Battle over Who is American (also in the American Ways series). His public scholarly efforts also include the daily AmericanStudies blog, the monthly Considering History column for the Saturday Evening Post, and contributions to many other online conversations including HuffPost and We're History.

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 Through Time: On the Writings of Jack Finney (2003). He has had articles published in crime fiction magazines such as The Armchair Detective and he is a lifelong reader of comic books! Among other things he intends to educate the world to the joys of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and DC War and Horror comics.We listen to "The Ikon of Elijah" originally published in EQMM, December 1956 For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

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 junior high. Among his early literary influences: U.S. drama of the 1930's-1950's, Poe, Mad Magazine, and post-War sci-fi. He received his PhD in Comparative Literature in 1975 from Johns Hopkins and spent time studying and teaching in France, Germany, SUNY-Buffalo and eventually Yale, where he developed the course German Fairy Tales out of his interests in critical theory, philosophy, psychoanalysis, and cybernetics which our host Emma Speer took while attending Yale. Like Avram, he is one-of-a-kind, and the perfect person to have on to discuss this episode's story, "The Slovo Stove" which was originally published in August 1985 in Universe 15 which was edited by Terry Carr Below is a link to one of Henry's books:https://books.google.com/books/about/Around_the_Book.html?id=Sb63nQAACAAJ&source=kp_author_description

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 coping with the curse of human sentience you can find Ryan as a perennial panelist on the Late Night Pomes Radio podcast or moonlighting as the Tavern Wizard, author of Tipples N Taverns, the cheap, portable, and completely hand-made RPG zine that you can buy at tipplesntaverns.com. We listen to Sacheverell originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1964.

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. She makes her living as a college composition instructor, helping others to write.https://deepoverstock.com/2020/06/30/felita-and-the-green-bean-laura-scott/We listen to "A Quiet Room with a View" originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, August 1964

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 be found behind the desk at the Beaverton City Library, where he finds much inspiration.https://deepoverstock.com/deep-overstock-fiction-podcast/ https://deepoverstock.com/We listen to “The Goobers” originally published in Swank, November 1965. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

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 published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, May 1965.

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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_FeeleyWe listen to “Vergil and the Dukos: Hic Inclusus Vitam Perdit, or The Imitations of the King” originally (and at this time only) published in Asimov's Science Fiction, September 1997. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

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 elders, as a registered member of the Lenape Tribe of Indians. From their guidance, she went on to study and holds various credentials in integrative health. She works closely with the medical and scientific communities on differing cases and projects. She is interdimensioned and works in the third and fourth dimension in all of her work. She is a published author of three books- https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07JGPV2ST She has her Bachelor's degree from New York University and an Associate's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We listen to "Traveler From An Antique Land" originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, September 1961. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com

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 and listen to an old radio dramatization of “The Grantha Sighting” originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, April 1958. For more information see www.avramdavidson.com