Discover the best fiction podcasts to listen to
Audio fiction at its best. These podcasts use voice acting, sound design, and incredible writing to tell stories you will not find anywhere else.
Audio fiction at its best. These podcasts use voice acting, sound design, and incredible writing to tell stories you will not find anywhere else.
Every show below has been listened to properly, not lifted off someone else's roundup.
Sort by what we actually recommend, filter to Navid's picks if you want the shortlist, and start with one show rather than subscribing to ten you will never open.
All fiction podcasts
Achieve 81
Achieve 81 · Weekly
A fiction podcast exploring ambition and the lengths people go to achieve their goals.
Dark Woods
Dark Woods · Weekly
A gripping audio drama set in a remote forest where something terrifying lurks.
Full Body Chills
Ashley Flowers · Weekly
Ashley Flowers delivers spine-tingling horror fiction stories.
Ghostwriter
Kate Mara & Adam Scott · Weekly
Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in this scripted thriller about a ghostwriter.
LeVar Burton Reads
LeVar Burton · Weekly
LeVar Burton narrates handpicked short fiction with his iconic voice.
Nighty Night
Rabia Chaudry · Weekly
Rabia Chaudry tells bedtime stories to help you relax and drift off.
Old Gods of Appalachia
DeepNerd Media · Weekly
Horror anthology blending Appalachian folklore, cosmic horror, and Southern gothic.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroy Brothers · Weekly
The McElroy brothers play tabletop RPGs with their dad — hilarious and heartfelt.
The Magnus Archives
Rusty Quill · Weekly
A horror fiction podcast following paranormal cases at a research institute.
The NoSleep Podcast
David Cummings · Weekly
Original horror fiction curated from Reddit's famous NoSleep community.
The Sleepy Bookshelf
The Sleepy Bookshelf · Weekly
Calming readings of classic literature designed to help you fall asleep.
Welcome to Night Vale
Night Vale Presents · Weekly
A fictional community radio show where every conspiracy theory is real.
About the best fiction podcasts
Audio fiction at its best. These podcasts use voice acting, sound design, and incredible writing to tell stories you will not find anywhere else.
We update this list regularly as we discover new shows and remove ones that stop publishing or drop in quality. Every podcast on this page has been personally reviewed by our team.
Looking for more? Check out our full list of best podcasts across all categories.
FAQs about the best fiction podcasts
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We have reviewed and ranked 12 of the best fiction podcasts on this page. Every show has been personally listened to and evaluated by our team. You can sort by rating, browse Navid's picks, or search for a specific show.
A fiction podcast is a show that focuses on fiction topics and is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. The best fiction podcasts feature expert hosts who share insights, interviews, and actionable advice.
Our team at <a href="/" target="_blank" class="body-link">Creator School AI</a> reviews each podcast based on content quality, host expertise, production value, and listener reviews. We only include shows that we genuinely recommend.
Yes. Every podcast on this list is free to listen to on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Some shows may offer premium content or bonus episodes through paid subscriptions, but the core episodes are always free.
We update this list regularly as we discover new shows and remove ones that are no longer active. Check out our full <a href="/best-podcasts" target="_blank" class="body-link">best podcasts</a> page for even more recommendations across all categories.
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