The emphasis here, fortunately, is not on sight but on sound. Hour of the Wolf contains archives of the longest-running radio program dedicated to science fiction, and listeners can stream recent shows across the Internet. Archives are frequently turned over, so be sure to visit regularly. (The live broadcast is accessible in the New York City area at 5 a.m. Early birds, or really enthusiastic night owls, can tune in to 99.5 FM.)

From the home page, select the Wolf picture. Host Jim Freund's 10 most recent interviews appear, along with sundry links, including an upcoming schedule. Hour of the Wolf—two hours, actually—starts with a musical selection, which segues into news, general announcements and Freund's personal musings. He is a knowledgeable commentator on the genre, and one aside is often followed by three others.

Freund has conversed with writers, editors, actors and others related to the world of speculative fiction. His guest list reads like a Who's Who: Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas have appeared, among dozens of others.

During the show, the audience is treated to chatty conversations, and if we're lucky, selections read aloud by authors. Freund's guests are always people we'd like to know better, and by the end of the show, we do.

Hour of the Wolf is a true gem. So what if it has a face for radio?