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.
Episodes
58 episodes
The Avram Davidson Universe -Season 5, Episode (1) 3: Nathanial House "The Power of Every Root"
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 Maga...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:24:32
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 5, Episode 1: Avram himself "The Theft of the Mulberry Tree" part 2
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 Fict...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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21:58
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 5, Episode 1: Avram himslef "The Theft of the Mulberry Tree" part 1
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:01
The Avram Davidson Universe -Season 4, Episode 12: Alice Rea "The Certificate"
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.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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34:43
The Avram Davidson Universe -Season 4, Episode 11: J.E. Coleman "Vergil and the Caged Bird"
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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32:48
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 10 Tim Anderson & "Milord Sir Smiht, the English Wizard"
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:44:55
The Avram Davidson Universe -Season 4, Episode 9: Rich Horton "Polly Charms, the Sleeping Woman"
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:38:22
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 8 Tim Anderson & "Bumberboom"
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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2:26:21
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 7 Josh Pachter (part 2) & "The Last Wizard"
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. Alm...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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44:42
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 6 Josh Pachter (part 1) & "The Trefoil Company"
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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47:05
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 5 Kory Christensen & "Pebble in Time"
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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31:21
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 4 Jack Seabrook & "Thou Still Unravished Bride"
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 Jac...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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53:29
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 3 Joseph D'Agnese & "Captain Pasharooney"
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:16:45
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 2 Erica Satifka & "Naples"
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 (nove...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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46:16
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 4, Episode 1 Kenneth Hite & "Who Fired the Phoenix?"
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 pu...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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2:36:28
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 12 Athena from OneReadingNurse.com & "Murder is Murder"
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 pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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36:50
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 11 Igor Teper & "The Man Who Saw the Elephant"
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 Tepe...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:03:40
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 10 Zac and Jon hosts of Genre Podcast & "Dagon"
In this episode we sit down with Zac and Jon hosts of Genre Podcast and listen to "Dagon" originally published in The Magazine of Fanta...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:13:45
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 9 Michael Santiago & "Mr. Folsom Feels Fine"
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, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:00:44
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3 episode 8.2 Lecture " An Abundance of Dragons" A Godson's favorite.
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:29:09
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3 episode 8.1 Lecture " Prester John" A Godson's favorite.
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 a...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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58:54
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 8 (Avram's 100th Birthday Special) Ben Railton & "What Time Is It"
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
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:10:57
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 7 Jack Seabrook & "The Ikon of Elijah"
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
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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56:34
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 6 & Henry Sussman "The Slovo Stove"
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 influ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:50:50
The Avram Davidson Universe - Season 3, Episode 5 & Ryan Sprinkle "Sacheverell"
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 fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:05:51