Long Story Short: The Official Podcast of The British Fantasy Society

Join David & Robin in conversation with Jay McGuiness, star of stage, screen & chart, as we talk about all manner of things including painting with watercolours rather than oils, love of Lemony Snicket, with a dramatic ‘Hollywood deal-making’ twist at the end. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member...

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 Tolkien’s work originated, their hot takes, and much, much more. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Learn more about Calah here: https://calahsingleton....

Robin and David talk with the one and only Adrian Tchaikovsky about writing comedy, fighting in armour, TTRPGs, conventions and of course, books, in a wide-ranging chat covering the breadth and height of Adrian’s authorial career to date. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Find info about Adrian Tchai...

Join Robin & Pam (PS Livingstone) for Episode 8, Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage, with Scarlett St. Clair. Discard preconceptions of Romantic Fiction, learn the power of librarians, social media, and emotion over mechanics. [CW: indirect sex references.] Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Find...

Author A.K. Faulkner joins David and Robin to talk about many and varied subjects, including writing books, selling books, and people reading books out loud. Also, learn about “the breadmaker”, trusting your brain, and fizzy drinks. [CW: handful of instances of stronger language.] Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:     https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs...

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, but also featuring soccer, puppers, blueberries, games, a non-hostile takeover, and much, much more. David is present in spirit and in voice. Recorded live, so expect some beeps and boops. You can find our guests this episode here (in order of appeara...

James Bennett joins David and Robin to consider many a varied topics around the intersection of Fantasy and History. Prepare for discussion of dark times, but also hope for the future, and as a bonus, James reads to us from a work by George Orwell (not that one). Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Fin...

David and Robin are joined by marine biologist and bestselling fantasy author Lauren Wiesebron to discuss various subjects, in particular Lauren's debut novel The House of Frost and Feathers, but also including mermaids... and leprechauns. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Keep up to date with all th...

David and Robin are joined by the very insightful and entertaining Justin Lee Anderson - author of the Eidyn Saga - to discuss his wealth of experience of the publishing industry, providing great insight on various topics, in particular treatments of Politics and Religion in SFF. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here:  https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/bec...

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 fantasy and... Star Wars? Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/   Keep up to date with all things T.L. Huchu: https://www.instagram.com/tendaihuchu/   Visit Da...

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, more! Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/   Keep up to date with all things Anna Smith Spark: https://www.instagram.com/annasmithspark/   Visit David's web...