Hello Open World listeners! We're back in your feeds and excited to share with you the latest project from T.H. Ponders, who sound designed and adapted the two original pieces you heard in Open World. Introducing: The Wanderer.The Wanderer is a

I’ll Have You Know

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 3m

Today we take a trip to dreamland, and think about what the future can be if you finally take the leap.This episode features an original adaptation of the short story "I'll Have You Know," by Charlie Jane Anders, originally published by MIT Tec

Voyager Found

Oct 26th, 2020 32m 26s

Today’s episode is about finding life that's like us, but not like us at all.This episode features Voyager Found, originally published by The Truth on May 14th, 2014, followed by a conversation with Jonathan Mitchell.Credits:Performed by Chet S

ED7A93 - Pink Carnation

Oct 22nd, 2020 56m 17s

Today’s episode is about how to connect when everything is disconnected.This episode features "ED7A93 - Pink Carnation," originally published by HEXADEC on June 29, 2020, followed by a conversation with Wil Williams and Anne Baird. "ED7A93 - Pi

This Planet Needs A Name

Oct 19th, 2020 54m 36s

Today’s episode is about giving everything up and leaving it all behind. This episode features four installments from This Planet Needs a Name, originally published in December 2019 and January 2020, followed by an interview with the creator Ev

Deeplight

Oct 15th, 2020 48m 30s

Today’s episode is about light, darkness, change, conservation and choices. Featuring the WORLD DEBUT of Deeplight, by Stephanie Spence. Deeplight Credits:Writer and creator: Stephanie SpenceSound Design: Sadah Espii ProctorVoice actor for

Robot and Crow

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 1m

Today’s episode is all about public health and inter-species friendship. Featuring an original audio drama adaptation of “When Robot and Crow Saved East St. Louis” by Annalee Newitz, adapted by T.H. Ponders, followed by an interview with the au

60 Minutes through Space

Oct 8th, 2020 46m 7s

Today’s episode is all about space, family, and Afofuturism. Featuring 60 Minutes Through Space, and a conversation with Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam.🚀 This episode features 60 Minutes Through Space, originally published by Obsidian

The City We Became

Oct 5th, 2020 45m 28s

Welcome to the first episode of Open World, featuring a reading by the incredible NK Jemisin, and a conversation with her and Glitch CEO Anil Dash. We talk cities, hope, and why tech people should read better sci-fi.This episode features a read

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COMING SOON: Open World

Sep 13th, 2020 2m 7s

Open World is a fiction anthology podcast about how science and technology serve as a backdrop for imagining a better future, helping us envision the positive influence that science and tech can play in a real future. By speaking to the pressin

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