Midwest Weird

By: Broads and Books Productions
  • Summary

  • Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine featuring weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers. From strange styles to unique identities, from written tales to oral tradition, from Iowa to Indiana and everywhere in between, we’re the podcast home for stories that stick with you. Listen every other week for the edge of creation, come to life. Get bonuses and exclusive content at patreon.com/broadsandbooksproductions.
    Copyright 2025 Broads and Books Productions
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Episodes
  • "Transcendental Boy," Nick Thornton
    Feb 12 2025

    Today on Midwest Weird: “Transcendental Boy” by Nick Thornton.

    Nick Thornton is a speculative fiction writer whose work explores the intersection of cosmic weirdness and human connection. He lives in Michigan.

    For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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    Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

    Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Join us on Patreon!

    Become a member and get author interviews and exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

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    24 mins
  • Behind the Scenes: Midwest Weird Editors On Season 1, Making the Show, Tips for Submissions, and more
    Nov 20 2024

    Today on Midwest Weird: A special behind-the-scenes discussion with our editors, Amy Lee Lillard and Erin Johnston.

    Mentioned in the show:

    • Fuzzy Memories Podcast
    • Broads and Books Podcast
    • Wyrd Woman Audio Drama
    • Donzerly Light, a column by Heath Smith
    • Books: Exile in Guyville, A Grotesque Animal, Dig Me Out

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    Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

    Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Join us on Patreon!

    Become a member and get author interviews and exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

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    30 mins
  • "Space Aliens," Heath Smith
    Oct 30 2024

    Today on Midwest Weird: A special reading of Donzerly Light, our weird pop culture column from Heath Smith.

    Heath Smith is a special pop culture contributor to Midwest Weird. Read his column, Donzerly Light, at midwestweird.com, and get it direct to your inbox when you sign up. Heath is co-host of Fuzzy Memories, the 80s and 90s pop culture podcast. Keep listening to the end of this episode for a short clip from the show, and listen to the new season in your favorite podcast player.

    For a full transcript of this episode, and all of Heath's columns, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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    Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

    Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Join us on Patreon!

    Become a member and get author interviews and exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

    Show more Show less
    20 mins

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