Uncanny Magazine Podcast #71A

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas

Short Fiction: "Leavetaking" by Tia Tashiro, as read by Erika Ensign

Poetry:  "Instructions for Becoming Fire" by Chisomaga Umenyi, as read by Matt Peters

Interview: and Michael Damian Thomas interviewing Tia Tashiro

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This podcast was produced by Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky. Music created by Null Device and used with permission.

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