The 2015 Parsec Awards ceremony (Sun 5:30PM, Hyatt Regency V) honored the best in speculative fiction podcasting. Podcast shows are nominated by fans, finalists chosen by a yearly steering committee, and finalists voted on by an independent panel of judges from outside of podcasting.
Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form)
“The Sinister Secret of StarNasty” OR “A Mike in the Mechanics” by Michael McQuilkin and Richard Wentworth, Hadron Gospel Hour
Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Short Form)
Aaron’s World by Mike Meraz (parent) and Aaron Meraz (child)
Best Podcast about Speculative Fiction Content Creation
The Journeyman Writer
Best Speculative Fiction Comedy/Parody Podcast
[1] New Message by Jamie Gower
Best Fact Behind the Fiction Podcast
Universe Today’s Guide to Space
Best Speculative Fiction Fan or News Podcast (General)
The Incomparable
Best Speculative Fiction Fan or News Podcast (Specific)
The Scot and the Sassenach by Lani Diane Rich and Alastair Stephens
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Large Cast (Short Form)
“Last Contact” by Rish Outfield and Bigg Anklevich, The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine
Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast
Seminar
Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team
PleasureTown
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Long Form)
The Black by Paul E. Cooley
Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Short Form)
“O’Malley’s Media Storm” by V.C. Morrison, Seminar
Best Speculative Fiction Video Story
Mario Warfare