Eating the Fantastic

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Episode 294: John Wiswell Has No Complaints

September 28, 2026

Chow down on a chicken sandwich with John Wiswell as we discuss why his book tour's stop at the Strand was so meaningful, how publishing three novels has changed him, why he's "a character guy first" before world-building, theme, or plot, the importance of getting out of your own way, how monstrosity is nothing more than a social construct, why his writing process includes only the most skeletal of outlines, the most fun thing about writing secondary world fantasies, how our lives being finit...

Episode 293: Barbara Krasnoff

September 17, 2026

Treat yourself to Pad Thai with Barbara Krasnoff as we discuss how our Brooklyn childhoods molded us, which fantasy novel taught her about sex, why when she hit college her allegiance switched from poetry to science fiction, the writing workshop taught by Joanna Russ to which she was accepted (and why it never happened), how a quarter century's worth of short stories became a mosaic novel, the reason prepping her book for publication meant adding pigeons, how real-world family stories are tra...

Episode 292: Worldcon Donut Divertissment

September 06, 2026

Welcome to the wonderful world of Worldcon donuts, where you'll hear Caitlin Rozakis share how hanging out in the halls is often the most fun of all, Cody Goodfellow on pretending to be H. P. Lovecraft at his first Worldcon in 20 years, Nick Mamatas on his jokes being misunderstood at the 2001 Millennium PhilCon, Rosemary Claire Smith about the infamous 1983 Hugo Awards banquet crab mallet incident, Jennifer Middleton on a life-changing meeting at the 2008 Denver Worldcon, Craig Engler on how...

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Eating the Fantastic is hosted by Scott Edelman. Its publicly listed email is scott@scottedelman.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Eating the Fantastic?

The publicly listed email for Eating the Fantastic: scott@scottedelman.com.

How many listeners does Eating the Fantastic have?

Podseeker estimates Eating the Fantastic reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Eating the Fantastic?

Eating the Fantastic typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published or award-recognized authors, poets, editors, publishers, literary agents, and other established professionals in science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, or adjacent speculative-fiction fields. Common among recent guests: Published novels, short fiction, poetry, or anthologies; Genre awards or award nominations; Editorial, publishing, or literary-agency experience. Recent guests include Todd Sanders, Jamal Hodge, and Kate Maruyama.

How hard is it to get booked on Eating the Fantastic?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Eating the Fantastic cover?

Recent episodes cover Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Comics, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.