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Great stories, talented narrators, hosts who know their genres inside out. Enthusiasm, intelligence, compassion and the sheer love of story, all condensed into a commute-sized audio file.
Our shows have served as inspiration for dozens of podcasts and digital or audio magazines. That characteristic format — one amazing story, paired with a fantastic narration and insightful commentary — remains our cornerstone.

Escape Artists Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free and accessible speculative fiction to a global audience. Established in 2005, the foundation specializes in producing award-winning audio fiction podcasts, including the original science fiction podcast, Escape Pod. Their portfolio has expanded to encompass four weekly genre short fiction podcasts: Escape Pod (science fiction), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror), and Cast of Wonders (young adult speculative fiction). Additionally, they offer a monthly bonus show, CatsCast, which features speculative cat stories. Each year, Escape Artists publishes over 200 stories, all available for free in digital and audio formats under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works license. (escapeartists.net)

In 2023, Escape Artists transitioned to a nonprofit model to enhance its sustainability and continue compensating all contributors fairly. This change allows the organization to seek grant funding while maintaining its commitment to paying authors, narrators, and staff. (escapeartists.net)

The foundation is guided by core values that include compensating creatives fairly, widening representation in genre fiction, and advocating for the audio short fiction art form. Their mission is encapsulated in the tagline "One Story, Told Well," reflecting their dedication to delivering high-quality, engaging narratives to their audience. (escapeartists.net)

For more information about Escape Artists Foundation and their offerings, visit their official website at

Escape Artists Foundation

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