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TALL TALE TV - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories

by Chris Herron

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Toxic Positivity ep. 840 Joelle Killian is a queer Canadian living in San Francisco whose fiction has appeared in Fusion Fragment, Flash Fiction Online, Cosmic Horror Monthly, and elsewhere. One of her doppelgängers is a psychologist…
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August 17, 2026 · 38 min

Of Monsters and Mushrooms, Ch. 17 (book 1 NEW) ep. 837 Like the Voice of God NOTE: This is a rewrite of book 1. Originally, 'Of Monsters and Mushrooms' was supposed to be a multi-part short story that transformed halfway through into a…
"Splashing in the Puddles" - A fantasy short story about the dangers of angering the Naiads - by Matias Travieso-Diaz

August 3, 2026 · 16 min

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July 27, 2026 · 12 min

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About the show

Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure. My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urban sci-fi, and everything in between. Most episodes are stand-alone short stories, but I also mix in book excerpts and episodic novels, and novellas for a variety of content. But beyond that, I believe in bringing authors and readers together, which is why each episode includes detailed information about the featured author. In many cases, you'll have the opportunity to connect with them and discover even more of their amazing work. Tall Tale TV was born out of a personal experience. When I went temporarily blind for a year, I turned to audiobooks and audio drama as an escape. Once my sight was restored, I decided to pay it forward and become an audiobook narrator myself. This podcast is my gift back to the community. Don't miss out on this exciting journey of discovery and imagination. Tune in to Tall Tale TV at http://www.TallTaleTV.com and let me take you on a journey you'll never forget.