Despite having a fictional setting, fantasy stories can contain or reference locations, events, or people from the real world.
[11][12] Aja Romano, for Vox, compiled a list of seven fantasy audio drama podcast that included Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services, The Magical History of Knox County, Victoriocity, The Alexandria Archives, Love and Luck, Alba Salix, and Supernatural Sexuality with Dr Seabrooke.
According to Andrew Liptak, for The Verge, this increasing listenership has contributed to the success of podcasts released by science fiction and fantasy magazines.
For instance, the Clarkesworld Magazine releases a science fiction and fantasy podcast containing short stories read by Kate Baker.
[14] Other example of fantasy magazines that release short stories as podcast episodes include The BCS Audio Vault and PodCastle.
[16][17] The improv science fiction podcasts Mission to Zyxx and Voyage to the Stars both have fantasy themes.
[21][22][23] Other Dungeons & Dragons role-playing or actual play podcasts include The Broadswords, Rivals of Waterdeep, Tavern Tales Junior, and Roll For Wenches.
and Sword & Laser cover news of fantasy related media and discuss or review the latest releases.
[26][3] Some web series have been adapted into podcast form, including shows such as Critical Role, High Rollers, and Girls, Guts, Glory.