Selected Shorts

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Symphony Space Visit website › Arts · EN · 38 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.

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Pushed from the Nest

2026-11-12 · 59 min

On this week’s SELECTED SHORTS, Meg Wolitzer presents three stories that offer unpredictable life lessons, from characters who are adolescent, and those who love them—a little eccentrically. In “The Facts of Life,” by…
Introducing Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers

2026-11-12 · 3 min

Host Meg Wolitzer presents the podcast Before The Moment, hosted by music icon Nile Rodger. Nile sits down with some of music’s biggest names to uncover the turning points that defined them, and, importantly, what was…
Introducing Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers

2026-11-12 · 3 min

Host Meg Wolitzer presents the podcast Before The Moment, hosted by music icon Nile Rodger. Nile sits down with some of music’s biggest names to uncover the turning points that defined them, and, importantly, what was…
If You’d Only Listen

2026-11-05 · 58 min

Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about characters who need someone to listen to them. In Jesse Eisenberg’s “If She Ran Into Me Now…” a high school failure wants to prove he did OK—and looks fabulous. It’s read by…
Introducing Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers

2026-11-05 · 3 min

Host Meg Wolitzer presents the podcast Before The Moment, hosted by music icon Nile Rodger. Nile sits down with some of music’s biggest names to uncover the turning points that defined them, and, importantly, what was…
Charming Devils

2026-10-29 · 59 min

Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about persuasive, but not always trustworthy, characters. In “Fortune-Telling,” by Alix Ohlin, an actor tries on new role, with unexpected consequences. The reader is Crystal Dickinson.…
Unexpected Guests

2026-10-22 · 58 min

Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about unexpected guests. In Carlos Greaves’ “A Visit from the Tune Squad,” a procrastinating writer gets a surprise intervention, in performances by Santino Fontana, Dylan Marron, and…
Mostly Good Intentions E

2026-10-15 · 58 min

Meg Wolitzer presents three stories that explore good intentions and how they can go wrong. In “Mantis,” by Gina Chung, a deadly insect tries to mend her ways. The reader is Monica Raymund. Dino Buzzati’s “The Jacket,”…
Fitting In

2026-10-08 · 1 hr 0 min

Meg Wolitzer presents three stories in that explore the idea of “fitting in,” and whether it’s worth the effort. In “Reality,” by Diana Spechler, a woman longs for the ephemeral glory of a reality show. It’s read by…
Too Hot For Radio: Austin Blaze "Hail Mary"

2026-10-05 · 40 min

Actor Will Brill reads author Austin Blaze's short story, "Hail Mary." The episode is hosted by Aparna Nancherla.

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Oldest episode in feed: 04/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 30 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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