The Epic podcast is a collection of adventure stories. Its host is storyteller Faith McQuinn. In the golden age of podcasting, audio fiction is making a comeback. Lesser-known writers can showcase their work, and voice actors are in higher demand than ever. Audio production is a key component of good audio fiction. It provides the soundscape behind the dialogue, setting the right mood. In this podcast, all these components create captivating stories.

Each season of Epic introduces podcast listeners to a new tale. The writers and the cast change with every story. The only thing that stays the same is the exciting pacing. Many stories are set in imaginary universes or in space. The Vela is the story of a refugee who wants to return to her home world. Her quest takes her to the farthest reaches of the known universe. In Marigold Breach, a man and his AI companion land on an unknown planet. They do not remember how they got there. In Gods & Lies, demigods and nymphs walk the earth, and humans wield magic. A murder investigation points to a god as the perpetrator, but no one accuses the gods of murder.

Epic stories aren't all set in faraway places. Set in an alternative American Wild West, Bullet Catcher is the story of a young girl named Imma. She dreams of becoming a bullet catcher. Her dream turns into a deadly feud with the man who might have killed her brother. Ctrl-Alt-Destroy is the story of a young woman who designs a game to escape from her dreary life. She finds herself at the center of a geopolitical storm that could result in the doom of humankind. Remade tells the story of a teenage crush and its consequences.

The voice actors in the Epic tales are a draw unto themselves. Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto of The Good Place act in Marigold Breach. Summer Glau of Firefly, veteran voice actor Robin Miles, and magnificent newcomer Inés del Castillo also contribute.

Lovers of audio fiction might find a treasure trove in Epic. People new to the genre might find themselves a new podcast to love.