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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 95 episodes
The Avram Davidson Universe
Latest Episodes
The Bloody Man, Part Two: Belief, Responsibility, and Reckoning
The second half of our discussion looks at the deeper questions raised by “The Bloody Man”—faith, authority, cultural memory, and moral obligation. We examine how Davidson resists simple answers, allowing ambiguity and consequence to car...
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The Bloody Man, Part One: Place, Voice, and Unease
In the first half of our discussion of “The Bloody Man,” we focus on atmosphere, language, and the unsettling calm that defines Limekiller’s world. From social tensions to the weight of rumor and belief, this episode explores how Davidso...
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Meeting Limekiller: Virgil, Bob, and Lucius Shepard’s Introduction
Virgil and Bob introduce Jack Limekiller through the lens of Lucius Shepard’s remarkable introduction—part literary appreciation, part personal reflection. This conversation explores Limekiller as character, avatar, and aspiration, and reflects...
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The Bloody Man: Jack Limekiller Arrives
Originally published in Asimov’s Science Fiction (June 1986), “The Bloody Man” introduces Jack Limekiller—a restless, observant outsider navigating a place where history, folklore, and uneasy truths overlap. In this episode, we set the s...
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Beer! Beer! Beer! Chapters 17-20 “When the Pressure Finally Pops”
Chapters 17–20 bring everything to a rolling boil, as power changes hands, jobs vanish, pressure mounts, and the town’s many moving parts drift toward the same crowded moment. Avram Davidson balances tragedy, farce, and dark humor with astonish...
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