Selected Shorts
by Symphony Space
Is this your podcast?Symphony Space is an esteemed cultural institution in New York City, celebrated for its dedication to the arts and literature through performances, readings, and film screenings. Known for fostering creativity and diverse artistic expressio…
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Audience Interest
- short stories
- fictional narratives
Podcast Focus
- storytelling by actors
- diverse literary voices
Publishing Consistency
- 33 episodes published
- active for 4 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potential for broad audience
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 19 chart positions in 19 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Books#12300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Books#31100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Books#5930K to 100K
- 🇰🇷KR · Books#3830K to 100K
- 🇮🇳IN · Books#5710K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
156K to 509K🎙 Daily cadence·33 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
519K to 1.7M🇺🇸59%🇨🇦18%🇦🇺6%+16 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
156K to 509K25K real followers tracked across platforms
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Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/26 | family dynamicsfear+3 | Lily King | Lars Farf, Excessively Fearful Father and HusbandFive Tuesdays in Winter | — | George SaundersLily King+5 | — | 58m 30s | ||
| 7/9/26 | lossself-discovery+4 | — | — | — | lossself-discovery+5 | — | 59m 35s | ||
| 7/6/26 | fictionparenting+3 | Miriam Shor | — | — | Erin SomersMiriam Shor+3 | — | 29m 47s | ||
| 7/2/26 | immigrationNew York City+4 | — | WaterwellNew York Immigration Coalition | — | immigrantsNew York+4 | — | 1h 22m 59s | ||
| 6/25/26 | dreamsliterature+3 | Roz Chast | I Must be DreamingThe Wife on Ambien+2 | — | Roz Chastdreams+3 | — | 1h 01m 09s | ||
| 6/18/26 | O. Henry Prizeshort stories+4 | Edward P. Jones | — | — | O. Henry Prizeshort stories+6 | — | 58m 13s | ||
| 6/11/26 | love storiesfiction+3 | Min Jin Lee | — | — | lovefiction+5 | — | 58m 13s | ||
| 6/4/26 | happinessgrief+4 | Peter Francis JamesMichael Stuhlbarg | The Model MillionaireSpace | — | happinessgrief+5 | — | 58m 15s | ||
| 5/28/26 | identityconnection+3 | Richard KindAmy Ryan | — | — | identityconnection+3 | — | 58m 15s | ||
| 5/21/26 | expectationsdreams+3 | Constance ZimmerRandall Park+3 | Belletrist | — | Modest Expectationsstories+6 | — | 59m 36s | ||
| 5/14/26 | social occasionsintroverts+4 | Samantha IrbyRicha Moorjani+4 | — | Getty CenterLos Angeles | social occasionsintroverts+5 | — | 59m 09s | ||
| 5/7/26 | choicerelationships+4 | — | Direction of the RoadThe Shabbos Goy | — | choicefiction+6 | — | 58m 43s | ||
| 5/4/26 | meeting heroesfiction+3 | Jonathan Lethem | Ted LassoMotherless Brooklyn+2 | — | Jonathan LethemBrendan Hunt+4 | — | 44m 00s | ||
| 4/30/26 | natureoutdoors+4 | — | CacheArtsUtah Public Radio+5 | — | natureliterature+5 | — | 57m 12s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Jane Austenliterature+4 | Ann HaradaSophie Carmen-Jones+2 | Edgar and EmmaI Dated Jane Austen+1 | — | Jane AustenEdgar and Emma+3 | — | 1h 00m 10s | ||
| 4/20/26 | investigative reportingstorytelling+3 | Jodi Kantor | The New York Times | — | Jodi KantorMeg Wolitzer+3 | — | 30m 59s | ||
| 4/16/26 | family dynamicsmother-daughter bond+3 | Kaneza SchaalJames Naughton | Grand UnionWhat Feels Like the World | — | familydynamics+6 | — | 56m 59s | ||
| 4/9/26 | fictioncommunication+3 | Santino FontanaNathan Hinton+1 | — | — | fictioncommunication+3 | — | 57m 00s | ||
| 4/2/26 | fictionfilm+3 | Marin IrelandMichael Stuhlbarg+1 | Tribeca Film FestivalButton, Button+3 | — | Selected ShortsTribeca Film Festival+3 | — | 58m 37s | ||
| 3/26/26 | short storiesliterature+3 | Celeste Ng | Best American Short Stories 2025An Early Departure+1 | — | Best American Short StoriesMeg Wolitzer+5 | — | 58m 29s | ||
| 3/19/26 | marriagehumor+3 | Kristine NielsenKeir Dullea | The Breaking Up of the WinshipsThe Big Cat | — | marriagehumor+3 | — | 58m 48s | ||
| 3/19/26 | interviewliterature+3 | Louise Erdrich | The Big Cat | — | Meg WolitzerLouise Erdrich+3 | — | 14m 52s | ||
| 3/12/26 | fictionunlikely scenarios+3 | Naomi KritzerLing Ma | — | — | Selected Shortsfiction+4 | — | 59m 24s | ||
| 3/5/26 | realitydreams+3 | Denis O’Hare | The LeapDeath and the Lady+1 | — | realitydreams+3 | — | 59m 05s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Symphony Space is an esteemed cultural institution in New York City, celebrated for its dedication to the arts and literature through performances, readings, and film screenings. Known for fostering creativity and diverse artistic expression, it serves as a platform for engaging with various forms of storytelling. "Selected Shorts" is a unique podcast that brings short fiction to life, featuring performances by renowned actors. Each episode connects listeners to a rich tapestry of narratives, blending humor and poignancy while showcasing a variety of literary voices. With new episodes released weekly, the show creates an immersive experience that celebrates the art of storytelling. The podcast appeals to a broad audience, including literature enthusiasts, theater lovers, and anyone seeking emotional connection through storytelling. Listeners value the accessibility of high-quality performances, as well as the opportunity to discover new authors and stories that resonate with diverse aspects of society and culture.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 25K
- Total plays: 847K
- Total reviews: 2.8K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1
Castbox
- Followers: 17K
- Plays: 409K
- Reviews: 15
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.3K
- Views: 438K
- Videos: 348
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.9K
- Reviews: 2.7K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.1K
- Reviews: 5
Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- storytelling by actors
- diverse literary voices
- exploration of fiction
- cultural commentary
Audience interests
- short stories
- fictional narratives
- theater performances
- literary discussions
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potential for broad audience
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- 33 episodes published
- active for 4 years
- new episodes every Thursday
- weekly or more often
Chart history for Selected Shorts
Peaked at #12 in United States, currently #12 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| IS | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Canada | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| South Korea | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| United States | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| GR | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| PH | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| India | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| Australia | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| South Korea | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| KE | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| IS | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| IL | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| Canada | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| Ireland | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| HU | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| India | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| PH | — | #102 | #102 | — |
| MY | — | #105 | #105 | — |
Chart Positions
29 placements across 19 markets.
Chart Positions
29 placements across 19 markets.