Escape pod

An escape pod or lifepod is a capsule or craft used to escape a vessel in an emergency, usually only big enough for one person. An escape ship is a larger, more complete craft also used for the same purpose. Escape pods are ubiquitous in science fiction, and infrequently used in real vehicles such as supersonic aircraft.

Real life

Escape pod (disambiguation)

Escape Pod may refer to:

Escape Pod (podcast)

Escape Pod is a magazine-style podcast founded by Steve Eley and launched on 12 May 2005 which presents science fiction stories. It has been called "the world's leading science fiction podcast". In 2006, Eley created Escape Artists, Inc. to produce Escape Pod and sister podcasts, Pseudopod and PodCastle. While episodes are free, writers are paid according to market guidelines established by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the company runs solely on listener donations or subscriptions.

Podcast history

Escape Pod launched with founder Steve Eley filling all roles. Later, writer Jeremiah Tolbert joined as editor. Steve Eley announced his retirement on 26 April 2010. His last appearance was Episode 240 on 12 May 2010.

Mur Lafferty assumed both producer and hosting roles at Escape Pod with Episode 241. Effective 1 January 2013, Mur Lafferty stepped down as editor, keeping her association with Escape Artists, Inc. On 18 December 2012, at Escape Pod's site, Mur published "Announcing the new editor of Escape Pod!", naming co-host Norm Sherman the new editor and Alasdair Stuart interim editor until Sherman assumed his new role. On 3 January 2013 Escape Pod confirmed Mur's departure during Episode 377's introduction.