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What if the father of horror was also the godfather of science fiction? Edgar Allan Poe Was Actually a Sci-Fi Author makes the case that Poe didn't just write ghost stories and murders—he pioneered an entire genre. From "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall," a meticulous balloon voyage to the Moon, to "The Balloon-Hoax," which duped thousands of readers into believing a transatlantic flight had happened, Poe built the toolkit that science fiction would use for the next century. We break down the speculative tales, the scientific speculation, and the scholars who call him the first true sci-fi writer in America. Press play and rethink everything you knew about Poe. New episode every week—subscribe and leave your review. 🎧
