Midwest Weird

Broads and Books Productions
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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.

  1. "Bob," Mario Senzale

    12/31/2025

    "Bob," Mario Senzale

    Today on Midwest Weird: “Bob," by Mario Senzale. Buy Mario a coffee in support of his work! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : ) Mario Senzale is a South American writer and mathematician currently living in Indianapolis, Indiana. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    10 min
  2. "Small Town Inc is Going Public," Joe Prosit

    12/24/2025

    "Small Town Inc is Going Public," Joe Prosit

    Today on Midwest Weird: “Small Town Inc Goes Public," by Joe Prosit. Buy Joe a coffee in support of her work! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : ) Joe Prosit writes sci-fi, horror, and psycho fiction. He has independently published six novels and two short story collections. He lives with his wife, kids, and dog in Brainerd, Minnesota. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    29 min
  3. "I Wanna Be Sedated," Melissa Ford Lucken

    12/17/2025

    "I Wanna Be Sedated," Melissa Ford Lucken

    Today on Midwest Weird: “I Wanna Be Sedated," by Melissa Ford Lucken. Buy Melissa a coffee in support of her work! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : ) Melissa Ford Lucken holds an MA in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Lasell University. She is a professor of creative writing and composition at Lansing Community College, where she serves as the fiction and creative non-fiction editor of The Washington Square Review, the college’s literary journal. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    15 min
  4. "Before the Rain," Betty Stanton

    12/10/2025

    "Before the Rain," Betty Stanton

    Today on Midwest Weird: “Before the Rain" by Betty Stanton. Buy Betty a coffee in support of her work! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : ) Betty Stanton (she/her) is a Puschart nominated writer who lives and works in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in various journals and collections and has been included in various anthologies. She received her MFA from The University of Texas - El Paso and holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership. She is currently on the editorial board of Ivo Review. Reach Betty at @fadingbetty.bsky. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    20 min
  5. "Dark Earth," Sarah L. Parris

    12/03/2025

    "Dark Earth," Sarah L. Parris

    Today on Midwest Weird: "Dark Earth," by Sarah L. Parris. Buy Sarah a coffee in support of her work! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : ) Sarah Parris writes short speculative and fantasy fiction. She is also an instructor of English and Creative Writing, which she believes is the best job ever. Sarah lives in Missouri with her wife and cats. In her free time, Sarah can often be found playing Dungeons & Dragons. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    12 min
  6. "the oven of america," Gabriella Fryer

    11/26/2025

    "the oven of america," Gabriella Fryer

    Today on Midwest Weird: “the oven of america," by Gabriella Fryer. Buy Gabriella a coffee in support of her work! Be sure to leave a message and note who it's for : ) Gabriella Fryer is a mother, wife, and writer located in New England, but she was born and raised all over the Midwest. She started her family in Illinois, and finds her writing often starts or ends in its familiar landscapes. Gabriella enjoys writing poetry, short fiction, essays, and creative nonfiction about magic, food, ecology, queerness, and the nonhuman. Her chapbook, Muted Red, was published by Bottlecap Press and her creative writing can also be found at Gramarye, Crow & Cross Keys, 12 Willows Press, and Shemom Poetry Zine, among others. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    10 min
  7. "The Move Out from Marbury Drive," Shiv Majmudar

    11/19/2025

    "The Move Out from Marbury Drive," Shiv Majmudar

    Today on Midwest Weird: “The Move Out from Marbury Drive” by Shiv Majmudar. Buy Shiv a coffee in support of his work! Be sure to leave a message and note who it's for. Shiv Majmudar has published fiction in the Alabama Literary Review. His stories have been recognized by the Writers of the Future Contest. A senior at Olentangy Orange High School, he lives in Westerville, Ohio. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    25 min
  8. "How to Survive Being Brought to Church by Your Grandparents," Ryan Van Ells

    11/12/2025

    "How to Survive Being Brought to Church by Your Grandparents," Ryan Van Ells

    Today on Midwest Weird: "How to Survive Being Brought to Church by Your Grandparents," by Ryan Van Ells. Buy Ryan a coffee in support of his work! Be sure to leave a message and note who it's for. Ryan Van Ells (he/him) is a queer lawyer and author of dark fiction from Milwaukee, WI. His work has appeared in State of Matter, Tiny Terrors and Drabbledark III. He is an affiliate member of the HWA. You can find him at ryanvanellsauthor.wordpress.com. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ 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.

    9 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Broads and Books Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Broads and Books Productions
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