{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"It Happened in Loontown","description":""It Happened in Loontown" \u2014 published in Apex Magazine, issue 129, January 2022. Read it here: https:\/\/apex-magazine.com\/it-happened-in-loontown\/  Lavie Tidhar is the author of Osama, The Violent Century, A Man Lies Dreaming, Central Station, Unholy Land, and By Force Alone. His latest novels are The Hood and The Escapement. His awards include the World Fantasy Award, the British Fantasy Award, the John W. Campbell Award, the Neukom Prize and the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize. You can find out more at lavietidhar.wordpress.com. This story was narrated by Drew Mierzejewski. Drew Mierzejewski is a writer, actor and overall creative based in Chicago. When he is not working on homebrew D&D campaigns and his podcast Skyjacks: Courier's Call, he is often found collaborating on projects with and cooking food for his wife, Aly. Drew loves creating stories, playing games, and spreading hope in a brighter future. He\u2019s on Twitter @worldstoforge. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes \u201cOnward Home\u201d by Ryan Saranich, \u201cSilver Screen\u201d by The Night Train, \u201cCotton Club Electric\u201d by Dresden The Flamingo. Music and sounds were licensed through Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http:\/\/www.apex-magazine.com. ","author_name":"Apex Magazine Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/apexmagazinepodcast.libsyn.com","html":"