I’m sorry to announce that Adventures in SciFi Publishing did not bring home a Parsec Award, but am thrilled to put together this list full of outstanding content I’ve yet to hear. Huge congratulations to all the winners! (data collected from Parsec Awards website and their Twitter feed)
Best Speculative Fiction Comedy/Parody Podcast
Whether they make fun of bad movies or or poke fun at our own geekdom, these podcasts keep us laughing.
Finalists:
Blastropodcast by Mark Soloff – WINNER
The Chapter Titles Were So Good by The Peter, Regular Tom, and Mr. Tom
Comedy4Cast by Clinton Alvord
Dragon*ConTV by Brian Richardson
My Script is MUD by Birke Duncan
Best Podcast about Speculative Fiction Content Creation
Podcasts about the creative process and/or the technical aspects of speculative fiction podcast creation.
Finalists:
Adventures in SciFi Publishing by Shaun Farrell
Get Published by Michell Plested
StoryForward by J.C. Hutchins & Steve Peters – WINNER
StoryWonk Sunday by Lani Diane Rich and Alistair Stephens
Writing Excuses by Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
Best Speculative Fiction Fan or News Podcast (Specific)
News and commentary podcasts created by and for the fans of a given type of literary or entertainment work or series of works that have elements of speculative fiction (e.g. podcasts focused on H. P. Lovecraft, Buffy The Vampire Slayer or the World of Time).
Finalists:
Commentary: Trek Stars by Mike Schindler, Max Hegel
Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro by Warren Frey, Steven Schapansky, Chris Burgess
Doctor Who: Verity! by Deborah Stanish, Erika Ensign, Katrina Griffiths, L.M. Myles, Lynne M. Thomas, and Tansy Rayner Roberts
RebelForce Radio by Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank – WINNER
Two-Minute Time Lord by Chip Sudderth
Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast
Podcasts that regularly present short stories from different authors containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror.
Finalists:
Every Photo Tells… by Katharina and Mick Bordet
The Drabblecast by Norm Sherman
The NoSleep Podcast by David Cummings
Tales from the Archives, Volume 2 by Tee Morris and Pip Ballentine – WINNER
Toasted Cake by Tina Connolly
Best Speculative Fiction Fan or News Podcast (General)
News and commentary podcasts created by and for the fans of speculative fiction. (e.g. Anime, Gaming, General Spec Fic)
Finalists:
Geek Radio Daily by Billy Flynn, The Flynstress, and The Bruce
The Incomparable by Jason Snell
Nights at the Round Table by Ash Farbrother – WINNER
PodCulture: Equal Opportunity Geekness by Brad, Glenn, Christina, and Ad
The Ratchet RetroCast by John Strangeway, CD Ske, Patrick Freeman, and Q
Best Speculative Fiction Music Podcast
Podcasts discussing and sampling music about, set in, inspired by or spoofing speculative fiction. (e.g. Filk, Rock, RenFair, Rap, Techno)
Finalists:
The Funny Music Project by Devo Spice – WINNER
Pros and Cons by Jonah Knight and Mikey Mason
Radio Free Hipster by Z
Best Fact Behind the Fiction Podcast
Podcasts that explore the facts that influence the fictions – the science, history, culture, and mythology that inspire these stories.
Finalists:
Bacteriofiles by Jesse Noar
Blurry Photos by David Flora
Hubblecast by Oli Usher & Joe Liske – WINNER
The Titanium Physicists Podcast by Ben Tippett
Token Skeptic by K. Sturgess
Best Speculative Fiction Video Story
Video podcasts that tell a speculative fiction story.
Finalists:
Dr. Talon’s “Letter to the Editor” by David D. Levine
The Silent City by Rubidium Wu
I Have Your Heart by Molly Crabapple, Kim Boekbinder & Jim Batt – WINNER
Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team
This person or team is new to podcasting in the past Parsec eligibility year, becoming a significant voice that has contributed to the community as a whole.
Finalists:
Blurry Photos by David Flora
Doctor Who: Verity! by Deborah Stanish, Erika Ensign, Katrina Griffiths, L.M. Myles, Lynne M. Thomas, and Tansy Rayner Roberts
Nights at the Round Table by Ash Farbrother
Reader/Writer Podcast by Ben Delano/Mary Ellen Warren
The NoSleep Podcast by David Cummings – WINNER
Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form)
Long audio presentations containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror in which storytelling is effected through the dialogue of its characters and sound effects/scenery presenting action and scene as it’s primary mechanism.
Finalists:
The Guild of The Cowry Catchers: Book 4 Out of the Ashes by Abigail Hilton
Hothouse Bruiser by Joel Metzger
The Leviathan Chronicles by Christof Laputka
Star Trek: Outpost by Tony Raymond and Daniel McIntosh – WINNER
We’re Alive by KC Wayland
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Long Form)
Novel-length containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror where the storytelling uses narration as its primary means to convey scene and action and uses fewer than three people for the story presentation.
Finalists:
The Diary of Jill Woodbine by Jay Smith and Veronica Giguere (from HG World)
Interference by Eric Luke
Secret World Chronicles, Season 6: Revolutions by Mercedes Lackey, Dennis Lee, Cody Martin, and Veronica Giguere
Strigoaie The Romanian Witch by Mark Vale
Underwood and Flinch by Mike Bennett – WINNER
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Novella Form)
Novel-length containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror where the storytelling uses narration as its primary means to convey scene and action and uses fewer than three people for the story presentation.
Finalists:
The Beauty of Our Weapons by M. Darusha Wehm
Garaaga’s Children: Scrolls by Paul Elard Cooley
Stolen Hearts: The Invitation (A Gallifreyan Love Story) by Edward WinterRose
The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft, produced by Mike Bennett – WINNER
Tainted Roses by Mark Kilfoil (from Every Photo Tells…)
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Large Cast
Stories of any length containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror in which storytelling uses narration as its primary means to convey scene and action and uses more than two people for the story presentation. (Note: Both short and long form were combined due to the small number of competing podcasts this year.)
Finalists:
“A Janitor’s Territory” by Birke Duncan
“Alek and Elizabeth and the End of the World” by Michael Grey (Journey Into…)
“Boat in Shadows, Crossing” by Tori Truslow (Beneath Ceaseless Skies)
“Harlan’s Wake” written by John Mierau, produced by Bryan Lincoln (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine)
“The Road To Utopia Plain” by Rick Kennett (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) – WINNER
Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Short Form)
Short audio presentations containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror in which storytelling is effected through the dialogue of its characters and sound effects/scenery presenting action and scene as it’s primary mechanism.
Finalists:
Aaron’s World by Mike Meraz and Aaron
Ancient Evil by Aural Stage Studios (Dialed In)
Keeg’s Quest: A Skyrim Adventure by Rich Matheson
The Minister of Chance by Radio Static – WINNER
The Pendant Shakespeare by Pendant Productions
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Short Form)
Short stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror where the storytelling uses narration as its primary means to convey scene and action and uses fewer than three people for the story presentation.
Finalists:
Fiends: Mimes by Paul Elard Cooley (from Shadow Publications)
Final Girl Theory by A.C. Wise (from Pseudopod)
Fires in the Snow by Starla Huchton (from The Gearhart)
Now Cydonia by Rick Kennett (from Cast of Wonders) – WINNER
Royal Offworld Navy by Alexa Chipman (from Imagination Lane)
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Timothy C. Ward
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