Long Story Short: The Official Podcast of The British Fantasy Society
Episodes
Long Story Short Ep-33: Fantasy Road Trip! with Katalina Watt
24 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join David in conversation with debut novelist Katalina Watt whose nautical fantasy Saltswept is out now. THE PIRATES ARE BACK!! Hear about Kat’s pu...
Long Story Short Ep-32: Engineering the Heist, with Wole Talabi
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Robin in conversation with engineer and award-winning writer and editor Wole Talabi to hear about his novels, short fiction, the foundation of th...
Long Story Short Ep-31: Majestic Horses, with Georgia Summers
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join David and Robin in conversation with the irrepressible Georgia Summers, author of THE BOOKSHOP BELOW and TROLLHEIM: TALE OF SÝSTIR, as we discus...
Long Story Short Ep-30: Old Lags and Conlangs, with Mahmud El Sayed
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mahmud El Sayed, author of The Republic of Memory talks about his journey as an author, and the evolution of his debut novel, winning the prestigious ...
Long Story Short Ep-29: A Whole New World, with Janet Forbes
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prodigious creator Janet Forbes joins us to talk all things World Anvil; 3 million members can’t be wrong! Robin & Dave learn to ‘put a tea co...
Long Story Short Ep-28: "No, Not the Face!", with Jo de-Lancey
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to author Jo de-Lancey about many things, of which several are video games and films, but we do squeeze in some book chat. Plus, Dave’s back...
Long Story Short Ep-27: Memory is All We Are, with T.R. Napper [E]
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
[This one’s a bit sweary here and there, he is an Aussie, after all.] If you only listen to 30 seconds of this cast, listen from time stamp 28:45. I...
Long Story Short Ep-26: Keeping Your Heart Open, with A.K. Caggiano
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Come join the fun as Robin speaks with A.K. Caggiano, author of the Villains & Virtues, Falling for Demons, and Vacancy series. We discuss the tru...
Long Story Short Ep-25: Uncategorizable, with Nnedi Okorafor
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robin is joined by multi-award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor for a full and frank discussion centred on Nnedi’s most recent novel, DEATH OF THE AUTH...
Long Story Short Ep-24: Defining A Chair, with Matt Greene
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robin and David are joined by novelist, essayist and teacher Matt Greene to discuss his latest novel, The Definition. - LINK TO THE ROYAL INSTITUTE...
Long Story Short Ep-23: Taming the Dragon, with Shen Tao
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shen Tao joins Robin and David to discuss her debut, The Poet Empress, which released a day or so after us recording. A captivating and challenging st...
Long Story Short Ep-22: Resistance and Resilience, with Cheryl Morgan
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David and Robin are joined by Cheryl Morgan, owner of Wizard's Tower Press. Come gather round to hear the insights of an experienced independent publi...
Long Story Short Ep-21: A Short History in Ten Books, with Priya Sharma
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to kick off our 2026 season with a novel (pun intended) format for us; we had so much fun discussing the important books Priya’s wr...
Long Story Short Ep-20: The One with Robinski and Greeno
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
’Twas the day before Christmas and all round the web, no podcaster was stirring, expect Rob and Dave… Welcome to our final episode of 2025! O...
Long Story Short Ep-19a: the World Fantasy Convention special!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was it only seven weeks ago that 1,100 fantasy fans gathered in Brighton on the south coast of England for the World Fantasy Convention? If you made i...
Long Story Short Ep-19: A Slice of History, with Samantha York
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin and David are joined by Samatha York, whose debut historical novel The Foreshore released in August. Discussion ranges far and wide into matters...
Long Story Short Ep-18: A Meeting in Information Space, with Stewart Hotston
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin and Dave dress up as writers to chat with Stewart Hotston about his latest novel, the magnificent space opera Project Hanuman. We ramble far and...
Long Story Short Ep-17a: The Speakies Special
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BFS are very pleased to support the Best Audiobook: Science Fiction & Fantasy category at the inaugural British Audio Awards, the ceremony for...
Long Story Short Ep-17: Emptying the Full Magazine, with Joe Hill
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin & David were joined in the run up to World Fantasy in Brighton (UK) by Joe Hill, whose new novel, King Sorrow, is his first in nine years. T...
Long Story Short Ep-16: Storytelling Traditions, with Marve Michael Anson
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin & Pam are joined by Marve Michael Anson, whose eagerly anticipated debut fantasy novel Firstborn of the Sun released this month. Come learn...
Long Story Short Ep-15: So You Think You're A Disaster Mage, with Annabel Campbell
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annabel Campbell, whose debut novel The Outcast Mage released in January, joins Robin & David to talk mages of many varieties. How would you shap...
Long Story Short Ep-14: Walking on the Moor, with Sam K. Horton
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David & Robin chat with author Sam K. Horton, whose second novel Ragwort releases in November. We talk maps, book tour costumes, and the love of ...
Long Story Short Ep-13: The Pleasures & Perils of Indie Publishing, with William C. Tracy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David & Robin meet publisher, editor, & author William C. Tracy of Space Wizard Science Fantasy to chat about WorldCon Seattle, indie small pr...
Long Story Short Ep-12: Why Science Fantasy is the Best (Sub) Genre, with Lorraine Wilson
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin & David converse with Lorraine Wilson, author of We Are All Ghosts in the Forest, about folklore, the future of identity, and the sea. In se...
Long Story Short Ep-11: The Power of Community, with Jay McGuiness
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join David & Robin in conversation with Jay McGuiness, star of stage, screen & chart, as we talk about all manner of things including paintin...
Long Story Short Ep-10: Does the Balrog Have Wings? with Calah Singleton
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In which David speaks to Calah Singleton about many things Middle Earth; the Hobbit, the trilogy, the movies, Rings of Power, where their own love of...
Long Story Short Ep-9: Fun, Games & Medieval Combat with Adrian Tchaikovsky
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin and David talk with the one and only Adrian Tchaikovsky about writing comedy, fighting in armour, TTRPGs, conventions and of course, books, in ...
Long Story Short Ep-8: Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage with Scarlett St. Clair
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Robin & Pam (PS Livingstone) for Episode 8, Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage, with Scarlett St. Clair. Discard preconceptions of Romantic...
Long Story Short Ep-7: Tripping the Queer Urban Fantastic with A.K. Faulkner
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author A.K. Faulkner joins David and Robin to talk about many and varied subjects, including writing books, selling books, and people reading books o...
Long Story Short Ep-6: the Cymera Festival special (recorded live)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robin attends the 2025 Cymera Festival in Edinburgh and talks to all sorts of people about all sorts of things, mainly festival and writing related, b...
Long Story Short Ep-5: Fantasy & History with James Bennett
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Bennett joins David and Robin to consider many a varied topics around the intersection of Fantasy and History. Prepare for discussion of dark t...
Long Story Short Ep-4: Slavic Folklore with Lauren Wiesebron
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and Robin are joined by marine biologist and bestselling fantasy author Lauren Wiesebron to discuss various subjects, in particular Lauren's deb...
Long Story Short Ep-3: Politics & Religion in SFF with Justin Lee Anderson
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and Robin are joined by the very insightful and entertaining Justin Lee Anderson - author of the Eidyn Saga - to discuss his wealth of experienc...
Long Story Short Ep-2: Cities with T.L. Huchu!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join David Green and Robin CM Duncan as they talk with the most-excellent T.L. Huchu, author of the 'Edinburgh Nights' series, about all cities in fan...
Long Story Short Ep-1: Folklore in Fantasy and Horror with Anna Smith Spark!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join David Green and Robin CM Duncan as they talk with the brilliant Anna Smith Spark about all things folklore in fantasy and horror AND MORE. Yes, m...