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The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction Audiobook Short Story

29 augusti 2024 | 32 min

The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster - The Early Days of Sci Fi

28 augusti 2024 | 94 min

In a future where human contact is almost eliminated by The Machine, Vashti’s tranquil, isolated life is interrupted by a plea from her son, to experience the world outside the Machine’s influence. As Vashti struggles to understand his desire to see the stars from the Earth’s surface, a profound disconnect between their realities begins to emerge. The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Edward Morgan Forster, born in 1879, was a renowned English author celebrated for his novels A Room with a View, Howards End, and A Passage to India. His works have been adapted into well-known films, A Room with a View, which featured Maggie Smith and Helena Bonham Carter, and Howards End, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.

Science Fiction fans will perhaps remember him forever for the amazing story you are about to hear. It was the most requested story we had never narrated until today. First published in 1909 this dystopian short story explores a future society where humanity lives underground, entirely dependent on a vast, all-encompassing machine that provides for their every need, The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Ever done anything for no particular reason at all ? Ever feel as if you were arguing with yourself? Do you sometimes get the feeling that you’re really two people who are at odds over the basic rights and wrongs of life?. . . The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke

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An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi

27 augusti 2024 | 31 min

Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks - Immortality Science Fiction

25 augusti 2024 | 26 min

It's a long life, when you’re immortal. To retain sanity you've got to be unemotional. To be unemotional, you can't fall in love… Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thank you for listening to our podcast and for your incredible reviews. We’re getting more comments than ever on YouTube. Phantomwelds says, “Thanks for all the wonderful stories Scott, I’ve been keeping up for about 2 years now and I appreciate your skill level as well as the casual enjoyment you seem to get out of the project. Keep up the amazing work! Can’t wait to see what you do next! Btw my favorite so far is “The Prominent Author” by PKD.” Thanks Phantomwelds you will love what we have coming in the next few weeks.

Commenting on Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick eisenhertz had this to say, “Another great story, from my favorite storyteller, thanks a lot, please keep going on giving me and others a good time. Bless u.” Thank you eisenhertz we will keep ’em coming!

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Let’s jump in our time machine and go back to June 1955 and open the pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine to page 72, Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated. There are many ways to do this. And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them. Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg

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Oh, Rats! by Miriam Allen DeFord - Science Fiction Rats

24 augusti 2024 | 27 min

The Inquisitor by Robert Silverberg - Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg Short Story

23 augusti 2024 | 18 min

It wasn't that Kroll enjoyed watching the traitors broken in body and spirit. But why did they keep insisting they were innocent before—The Inquisitor. By Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg has been on the podcast many times with The Mystery of Deneb IV, Never Trust a Thief, Planet of the Angry Giants, Monsters that Once Were Men and several others. He returns today with a short story from December 1956 that appeared in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy. We often hear from listeners who say they don’t understand why authors use pen names. This issue is a great example. Robert Silverberg actually wrote three stories that appeared in this issue. No magazine editor wanted one author to appear multiple times in a single magazine, readers might not like it. So the solution was simple, use a different name, or in this case names.

The Alien Dies at Dawn, which you will hear on the podcast in the not too distant future, was credited to Alexander Blade but was written by Silverberg, as was Lair of the Dragonbird. On page 106 of the December 1956 of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy we will find today’s story, The Inquisitor By Robert Silverberg…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Orthedrin, maxiton and glutamic acid—they were the prescription that made him king of his world! Oh, Rats! By Miriam Allen De Ford

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The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster - The Third Story in the Bud Gregory Saga

22 augusti 2024 | 99 min

When Geiger counters all over America went into too-high gear, Dr. David Murfree knew there was only one man to see–Bud Gregory, the hillbilly genius of the atom! The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Bud Gregory is back. This is the third story in the Bud Gregory Saga written by Murray Leinster. All of them can be enjoyed individually, but if you want to go back and listen to all of the stories in the order that they appeared in 1947, The Gregory Circle was first, followed by The Nameless Something and today’s story, The Deadly Dust.

Let’s turn back the hands of time exactly 77 years ago to August 1947. The story we are seeking can be found on page 11 of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine, The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It wasn't that Kroll enjoyed watching the traitors broken in body and spirit. But why did they keep insisting they were innocent before—The Inquisitor. By Robert Silverberg

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Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury - 1940s Ray Bradbury Short Story

20 augusti 2024 | 34 min

The Luckiest Man Alive! by William Morrison - A Classic Science Fiction Short Story from the 1950s

20 augusti 2024 | 17 min

The Luckiest Man Alive–obviously, will be the man who’s chosen “Mister Earth”! The Luckiest Man Alive by William Morrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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William Morrison has appeared on the podcast several times, but it’s been more than a year since The Addicts, Monster, Task of Kayin, Unwelcomed Visitor and Spoken For.

Let’s journey back to May 1952. A well remembered episode of "I Love Lucy" premiered in May of 52, “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” also known as "Vitameatavegamin" received an unheard of 68% of US television viewers. The movie Singin' in the Rain was in movie theaters, it was only a modest hit but now it’s revered as one of the greatest films of all time. If you had a quarter you could pick up a copy of Science Fiction Quarterly, which offered a novel, two Novelets and two short stories. Turn to page 96 for, The Luckiest Man Alive! by William Morrison…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Morgue Ship had gleaned information from space that would end the three hundred year war, knowledge that would defeat the aggressor Martians—if Brandon could carry it to Earth. Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury.

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Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick - Early Philip Dick Short Story

19 augusti 2024 | 62 min

No Shield From the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson - The Golden Age of Science Fiction

18 augusti 2024 | 20 min

Someday by Isaac Asimov - The Early Days of Sci Fi

17 augusti 2024 | 25 min

Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury - The Early Days of Science Fiction

16 augusti 2024 | 36 min

Blank? by Randall Garrett - The Early Days of Science Fiction

15 augusti 2024 | 20 min

Amnesia? Well, maybe—but how and where had he earned that $50,000? Blank? By Randall Garrett, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks to Irma Stolfo on Apple Podcasts Australia who left us a 5 Star review! “Simply the best. Scott your work is outstanding. I love sci-fi now and am especially hooked on these vintage short stories. Quick and easy and so full of character and action. Your narration is pure perfection. Thank you.” Thank you Irma. If you haven’t already left us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts in your country, I hope you will, if you think we deserve it.

And a special thanks to Patrick McLendon who bought us 3 coffees. Patrick says, “I love hearing these great unheralded stories, and the readings are virtuosic. Thanks, and enjoy a cup o’ Joe.” Thanks Patrick!! What a huge compliment and thanks for the coffee Patrick. If you would like to show your support for our podcast there is a link in the description. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV

Today marks the debut of another vintage sci-fi author, Randall Garrett. Garrett was among the most prolific science fiction authors during the 1950s and 1960s with most of his more than 180 short stories during that time. He wrote under a long list of pen names which includes David Gordon, Blake MacKenzie, Seaton McKettrig, Clyde Mitchell, Mark Phillips, Robert Randall, Leonard G. Spencer, S. M. Tenneshaw and Gerald Vance. He was good friends with Robert Silverberg and the two of them wrote many short sci-fi stories together. In fact, this may not actually be Randall Garrett’s debut. He may have written Six Frightened Men with Robert Silverberg but we’re not 100% sure.

We are sure of one thing, we will be featuring more of his work in the future. The June 1957 issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine was an unusual issue. In its pages were three stories with the same name, kind of. Isaac Asimov wrote a story named Blank! with an exclamation mark which appeared on page 88. Harlan Ellison’s story titled Blank with no punctuation can be found on page 99. And sandwiched in the middle on page 93 is our story, Blank? With a question mark By Randall Garrett…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Halloway stared down at Earth, and his brain tore loose and screamed, Man, man, how'd you get in a mess like this, in a rocket a million miles past the moon, shooting for Mars and danger and terror and maybe death. Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury.

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The Akkra Case by Miriam Allen DeFord - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s

13 augusti 2024 | 32 min

In a future society where murder is almost unheard of, the mysterious death of a young girl in Central Park shocks the public and puzzles investigators. The Akkra Case by Miriam Allen de Ford, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Miriam Allen DeFord has never been on our podcast until today. Born in 1888, in Philadelphia, she is best known for her contributions to science fiction, mystery, and true crime.

DeFord’s career spanned many decades, during which she produced almost 100 short stories. Her work was featured on Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1958, an episode based on her short story Death Sentence a decade earlier. More than a decade later she was credited on Rod Serling’s Night Gallery for a story she had written, A Death in the Family and she also contributed stories to the TV shows Orson Welles Great Mysteries, The Wide World of Mystery and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

Though she wrote in several genres, DeFord is perhaps best remembered for her contributions to science fiction. She was a part of the science fiction community during its early years, contributing to magazines like Amazing Stories and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.

Today’s story was published in 1962 when she was 73 years old. Open the pages of Amazing Stories in January of that year to page 114, The Akkra Case by Miriam Allen DeFord…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Amnesia? Well, maybe—but how and where had he earned that $50,000? Blank? By Randall Garrett.

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Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s

12 augusti 2024 | 39 min

The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock - Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1950s

11 augusti 2024 | 23 min

Derelict by Alan E. Nourse - Sci Fi Short Stories From the 1950s

8 augusti 2024 | 54 min

Second Census by John Victor Peterson - Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s

8 augusti 2024 | 32 min

Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clarke - The First Published Story by Arthur C. Clarke

6 augusti 2024 | 16 min

Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clark, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today on the podcast you will hear the very first published story written by then 19 year old Arthur C. Clarke. It’s a story we probably never would have discovered if not for sci-fi aficionado Jesse Willis. In fact, there are many stories you have heard that he has shared with us. He has a database of more than 7,000 pdf files that you can download and enjoy and a lot more too, at https://www.sffaudio.com.

Your 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts never get old. The latest was written by WillEKY, who says, “My favorite podcast. I love this selection of vintage science fiction stories. They are always interesting and entertaining. Narrator and curator Scott Miller does a good job of balancing his own taste for obscure works with popular demand for stories from bigger name authors. High quality narration from a former television professional. My goal was to listen to every episode before leaving this well-earned 5 star review but I realized that the backlog is so deep and the pace at which Scott produces new stories is so steady that it will be a longtime before I’m caught up.” Thanks WillEKY for your outstanding review.

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Douglas W. F. Mayer was a science fiction fan in Leeds, England in the 1930s. He was a founder, along with two others, of Chapter 17 of the Science Fiction League, which was the first in the UK. He was the editor of three issues of the UK publication titled “Amateur Science Stories”. And that’s where we will find today’s debut of a then unknown Arthur C. Clarke. On page 9 of Volume 1 No 2 of “Amateur Science Stories”, Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clark…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Quintuplets alone would be bad enough, without a census taker who could count them in advance! Second Census by John Victor Peterson.

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Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury - Early Ray Bradbury Short Stories

5 augusti 2024 | 42 min

Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

3 augusti 2024 | 17 min

On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s

2 augusti 2024 | 50 min

To Kworn the object was a roadblock, threatening his life. But it was also a high road to a magnificent future! On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Author J. F. Bone returns to the podcast today with a story from Galaxy Magazine in April 1963. Turn to page 138, On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Master Astrologer was willing to give his life—if only the torch of what little learning existed in the land could be passed on. Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim.

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The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester - Time Travel Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

25 juli 2024 | 25 min

Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey - A Time Travel Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s

23 juli 2024 | 12 min

The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith - A Martian and Time Travel

22 juli 2024 | 32 min

The Beast of Boredom wasn't a weapon or a bribe, as he thought. But it was the most ingenious trap of all time! The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks to Tif Love who bought us a coffee and says, “I listen to your podcast, and absolutely love it. So I just listened to “All the Girls were Nude” and I’m pretty sure this was well-known in some circles by the 80s, because when I was a child I would browse the back of dirty magazines in the grocery store (while moms shopped lol) and they were always advertising X-ray glasses. I found a lot the stories and ads more interesting than the nudity, I was different. Hilariously this story was probably where those ads got their start!” Thanks Tif for buying us a coffee and your interesting comment!

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Richard R. Smith has been on the podcast before with Alien Equivalent. Todays’s story appears in the April 1958 issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine on page 46, The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, If time-travel is possible, then why haven't we been visited by people from the future? But Pete LeFranc found the answer to that.. Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey.

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The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1930s

22 juli 2024 | 34 min

The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s

20 juli 2024 | 20 min

Miracle by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

20 juli 2024 | 33 min

The Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany - Lord Dunsany Short Stories

16 juli 2024 | 38 min

When he discovered something mysterious in his ancient castle he asked a scientist for help. It worked! In fact, it worked too well. Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, we know him as Lord Dunsany the incredibly prolific author who published more than 90 books, and hundreds of short stories, plays and essays.

He was born in London in 1878, was raised partly in Kent. Dunsany lived much of his life in what may be Ireland's longest-inhabited house, Dunsany Castle. He was the chess and pistol-shooting champion of Ireland and during the 1910s was considered one of the greatest living writers of the English-speaking word.

Writers who were influenced by Dunsany include, Arthur C. Clarke, H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Jorge Luis Borges, C. M. Kornbluth, Margaret St. Clair and many more.

Published in 1955 today’s story is one of his last, appearing in the April 1955 issue of Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine when he was 77. Turn to page 48, Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A summons from yesterday, a promise from tomorrow–they had commanded Alan Dane to tear apart the pages of history–to save his unborn son! Miracle by Ray Cummings.

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Farewell Message by David Mason - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s

16 juli 2024 | 12 min

Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s

15 juli 2024 | 29 min

Starlight! by Isaac Asimov - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s

15 juli 2024 | 11 min

The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick - Early Philip K. Dick Short Stories

13 juli 2024 | 82 min

Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

13 juli 2024 | 37 min

No one knows the heart of a rebel until his own search for the reason of right or wrong is made. Lieutenant Laskell found the answer to his own personal rebellion deep beneath a turbulent Atlantic, and somehow, when the time came, his decision wasn't too difficult… Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’ve heard from a lot of authors that are new to the podcast lately, and that trend continues today with a story from Walter Michael Miller Jr.. He was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida in 1923. Served in World War II as a radioman and tail gunner, flying more than fifty bombing missions over Italy.

If his name is familiar it’s probably because he won the Hugo Award for A Canticle for Leibowitz in 1961 for Best Novel. It’s considered to be a masterpiece. He wrote about 40 science fiction short stories from 1951 to 1957. Our story can be found on page 39 in the April 1954 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine, Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The powers of earth had finally exterminated the last of the horrible tribes of mutant freaks spawned by atomic war. Menace to homo sapien supremacy was about ended—but not quite. For out of the countryside came a great golden, godlike youth whose extraordinary mutant powers, combining the world's oldest and newest methods of survival, promised a new and superior type of mankind… The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick.

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The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft - HP Lovecraft Short Stories

11 juli 2024 | 41 min

It lay silent and dead under the cold desert moon, but what strange race inhabited the abyss beneath those cyclopean ruin? The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born in 1890 in Providence Rhode Island. If you like weird, wacky, horror fantasy science fiction, Lovecraft could be just what you’ve been looking for. Lovecraft’s stories have been done so much we chose not to narrate them until today. So, why are we featuring H. P. Lovecraft today? Requests. Lots of them. And now that we’ve narrated one, there will be more.

He started writing at the age of seven, Howard Lovecraft, not H. P., is credited with writing The Young Folks' Ulysses. He was fourteen when he began writing The Beast in the Cave, first published in the June 1918 issue of the amateur journalism publication The Vagrant.

One of the 20th century’s most influential writers the master of weird and a frequent contributor to, appropriately, Weird Tales magazine. In fact more than a hundred of his stories appeared in Weird Tales.

And that’s where we found today’s story. But it was published first in Fanciful Tales of Time and Space, in their Fall 1936 issue, on page 5, The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft…

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The City of Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith - Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Weird Tales Magazine

9 juli 2024 | 54 min

In the city of strange wonders, the lure of the flame drew them on and on… destruction loomed ahead… The City of Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today marks the debut of Clark Ashton Smith on our podcast. Smith was born in California in 1893. He was an insatiable reader with a photographic memory. He read an unabridged dictionary word for word, studying the definitions of the words and their origins. He read the complete 11th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica at least twice.

He started writing at 11. By 14 he had written a short adventure novel titled The Black Diamonds which was lost for decades until was published in 2002 more than 41 years after his death.

Smith was poor most of his life and often did manual labor jobs like fruit picking and woodcutting to provide for himself and his parents. To say he was a prolific writer of horror and science fiction would be a huge understatement. Between 1929 and 1934 he wrote more than a hundred short stories. He began corresponding with Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft and the three of them became friends although they never met.

Clark Ashton Smith was praised by his peers, H. P. Lovecraft said, “in sheer daemonic strangeness and fertility of conception, Clark Ashton Smith is perhaps unexcelled” and Ray Bradbury said that Smith, “filled my mind with incredible worlds, impossibly beautiful cities, and still more fantastic creatures”. You are about to discover what Lovecraft and Bradbury were talking about.

Turn back the clock 93 years and go to page 202 in Wonder Stories magazine, July 1931, The City of Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It lay silent and dead under the cold desert moon, but what strange race inhabited the abyss beneath those cyclopean ruin? The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft.

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The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

6 juli 2024 | 30 min

Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

4 juli 2024 | 47 min

You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

3 juli 2024 | 34 min

Changeling by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Story from the 1940s

2 juli 2024 | 24 min

Leonard–or the thing that had been Leonard–must be destroyed! Changeling by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

There are many ways to support our podcast and we are thankful no matter how you choose to show your support. Apple Podcasts listener An Unremarkable Sinner gave us 5 stars on and says, “Amazing Stories. The story choice and narration are fantastic. After listening to a lot of more modern science fiction podcasts, these stories remind me why the 30’s-50’s were called the golden age of science fiction.” Thanks Unremarkable sinner!

Ray Bradbury has been a regular on the podcast. Stories like Outcast of the Stars, Referent, Death Wish, The Veldt and Final Victim were featured in some of the more recent episodes. Today’s Bradbury contribution comes from Super Science Stories in July 1949. Discover this tragic tale on page 98, Changeling by Ray Bradbury…

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Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

1 juli 2024 | 34 min

Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - Robot Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s

30 juni 2024 | 21 min

The Deep Hole To China by Robert Sheckley

29 juni 2024 | 12 min

Triggerman by J.F. Bone - Hugo Award Nominee For Best Short Story in 1959

24 juni 2024 | 31 min

The essential requirements of a first-class triggerman are two: that he know how to pull the trigger–and when not to! Triggerman By J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Jesse Franklin Bone was born in Tacoma Washington in 1916. Before he was an author Bone was a veterinarian, and a professor of veterinary medicine, served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel and retiring in 1976. His first short story, Survival Type, didn't appear in Galaxy Science Fiction until he was 41, in 1957.

About 30 short stories and 5 novels later his 21 year career as an author came to an end. Today’s story first appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in December 1958 in the United States. It was in Astounding in the UK in March of 1959. Three months later it could be found in the Dell Paperback The Year’s Greatest Science Fiction and Fantasy: 4th Annual Volume and almost 30 other publications around the world.

Which would lead you to believe that this is a really good story. It is, so much so that it was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1959. Bone’s adventure can be found on page 47, Triggerman By J. F. Bone…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It’s remarkable what a bright, eager youngster can accomplish with just a pail and a shovel. The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley.

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Runaway by Alfred Coppel - Posessed Space Ships

22 juni 2024 | 46 min

Ripped by an asteroid stray, the space-ship drifted helplessly … until suddenly, across the shuddering deeps, a strange voice called to her. Runaway by Alfred Coppel, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Alfred Coppel has been on the podcast before, with The First Man on the Moon, Wreck Off Titan and The Flight of the Eagle. Every one of them a story set in space and today’s offering is more of the same, with a twist.

In 1949 United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson signed the North Atlantic Treaty otherwise known as NATO and the Cold War entered a dangerous new chapter when the Soviet Union became the second country to develop the atomic bomb. Gasoline cost 26 cents a gallon, Bread 14 cents a loaf and a gallon of Milk would set you back 84 cents. And the Spring 1949 issue of Planet Stories magazine contained stories by Henry Hasse, Ray Bradbury, Damon Knight and on page 31, Runaway by Alfred Coppel…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The essential requirements of a first-class triggerman are two: that he know how to pull the trigger–and when not to! By J. F. Bone

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The Burnt Planet by William Brittain - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

21 juni 2024 | 18 min

The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s

20 juni 2024 | 26 min

A Fantasy of perfection and imperfection. A tale of a quaint city in the jungle and the curious fate that overtook a very clever thief who came there. The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, just so you know, your 5 star reviews never get old! This from Slacker Jake, “Hooked. Hooked on the first episode the narration is great I can’t wait to listen to them all.” Thanks Slacker Jake. Just so you know, we are working hard to make sure you never get caught up!!

And a shout out to YouTube listener scotleoqueen704 who had this to say, “Wonderful. My #1 fave sci-fi, DUNE and I'd give my right arm to have that 1st printing in the magazine. You're my #1 fave narrator of sci-fi.” Thanks scotleoqueen704! I don’t think you are alone in wishing you had the first appearance of Dune in the December 1963 issue of Analog science fiction magazine. Although it’s been said that Frank Herbert rewrote most of what originally appeared in Analog before releasing Dune in 1965. And thanks for your compliment saying that we were your #1 favorite narrator of sci-fi. That is quite a compliment. Thank you.

Donald A. Wollheim makes his 4th appearance on the podcast with an interesting short sci-fi story about a most unusual little city. Stirring Science Stories first appeared in February 1941, four issues later the 15 cent magazine was gone for good. Until now, we had never featured a story from the magazine.

Wollheim had an advantage over every other author who appeared in this, here today, gone tomorrow magazine, he was also the editor! Today’s story can be found in the last issue, and it is the last story ever to appear in the magazine. From March 1942, on page 60, The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Mad with despair, they fought back from the ruins. Whoever these invaders were, they should not have a world which its defenders themselves had destroyed! The Burnt Planet William Brittain

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The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Story

19 juni 2024 | 40 min

Fluorocarbons Are Here To Stay! by Donald E. Westlake - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

17 juni 2024 | 24 min

The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard - From the Author Who Created Conan the Barbarian

17 juni 2024 | 19 min

As long as midnight cloaks the earth with shadows grim and dark, God save us from the Judas kiss of a dead man in the dark. The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts are appreciated, nospammers2010 gave us 5 Stars and says, “Expert curation of the golden age. I’ve been a fan of sci-fi for decades, and very much appreciate the quality of the golden age writers. What sets this podcast apart is that the curator and narrator has a perfect discerning eye for the really good stuff--by which I mean his tastes match mine... This is a podcast to cherish.” Thanks for your excellent review nospammers2010!

Today marks the debut on the podcast of a man who made his mark on the world in a short 30 years. Robert E. Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. Over the next 11 years young Robert would live in 10 Texas towns. He started writing stories at the age of 9. Sold his first story for $16 to Weird Tales magazine when he was 19.

Howard would most likely be forgotten except for diehard sci-fi fans if not for three characters he created that live on to this day. Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film was the sword and sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982. The movie was based on the character Robert E. Howard created in a series of short stories half a century earlier.

Before Conan, Howard created Kull the Conqueror, which also appeared on the big screen starring Kevin Sorbo in 1997. And his creative universe also included Solomon Kane, you guessed it, it too got the Hollywood treatment in 2009 starring James Purefoy.

He wrote more than 70 short stories with most of them published in Weird Tales magazine. Today’s horrifying tale can be found in the February 1930 issue of Weird Tales on page 269, The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, What happened to the Smith Wrecking and Salvage Company when it tried to tear down the all fluoryl plastic City Hall is enough to make a man with a heart of stone laugh. Fluorocarbons are Here to Stay! By Donald E. Westlake.

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Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim - A Spooky Sci-Fi Short Story From the 1940s

15 juni 2024 | 21 min

He walked alone in the dawn and the dusk, and no one knew his name. But the day he perished, and the way he perished–a world will never forget! Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Donald A. Wollheim made his debut on the podcast with Pogo Planet almost 3 months ago. He’s back today with a terrifying tale of discovery. Let’s turn back the clock almost 82 years to the December 1942 issue of Astounding Stories. Turn to the last story in the issue on page 58, Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, As long as midnight cloaks the earth with shadows grim and dark, God save us from the Judas kiss of a dead man in the dark. The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard.

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Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert - A Short Story From the Author of Dune

14 juni 2024 | 25 min

All the Grahams desired was a home they could call their own ... but what did the home want? Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s author wrote one of the best selling science fiction books of all time, Dune. Frank Herbert was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1920. His lied about his age to get the first of many newspaper jobs in 1939. Herbert loved photography, buying his first camera at the age of ten. In 1942, during World War II, he was a photographer in the U.S. Navy’s Seabees. He served for six months but suffered a head injury and was given a medical discharge.

Frank Herbert said he had been reading science fiction for about ten years, before he began writing sci-fi, and said some of his favorite authors were H. G. Wells, Robert A. Heinlein, Poul Anderson and Jack Vance.

His first science fiction story Looking for Something, was published in the April 1952 issue of Startling Stories.

He began researching Dune in 1959 and the novel was published six years later. But, did you know the world was first exposed to the Dune World in a December 1963 issue of Analog science fiction magazine. It was featured on the cover. That 1963 issue contained Part One of Thee Parts of Dune World.

Dune was then rejected by almost twenty book publishers, and in his rejection letter one editor wrote, "I might be making the mistake of the decade, but…”

Sterling Lanier of the Chilton Book Company, the company most often associated with automobile repair manuals, was exposed to Dune World in Analog and offered Herbert a $7,500 advance plus future royalties for the rights to publish Dune.

Obviously Dune was a success, winning the Nebula Award for best novel in 1965 and sharing the Hugo Award in 1966 with Call Me Conrad by Roger Zelazny. However, Dune, was not an immediate bestseller, and following its publication he went back to writing for newspapers. He didn’t become a full-time author until 1972.

In addition to his numerous novels Herbert wrote about 30 short stories, six of them are in the public domain. Let’s turn to page 89 in the April 1958 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine, for, Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, He walked alone in the dawn and the dusk, and no one knew his name. But the day he perished, and the way he perished–a world will never forget! Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim.

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Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester - Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s

10 juni 2024 | 60 min

What happens when a robot programmed to obey commits murder in the heat of summer? Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Alfred Bester makes his debut on the podcast today thanks to a request from our listener Xephael. Born in 1913 Bester was a science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and he was a scriptwriter for comic books!

Sci-Fi author Harry Harrison said, “"Alfred Bester was one of the handful of writers who invented modern science fiction.”

Not long before he died in 1987, the Science Fiction Writers of America named Bester its ninth Grand Master, presented posthumously in 1988. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 2001.

Bester married in 1936. His wife Rolly was a Broadway, radio and television actress and was the first to ever play Lois Lane. She starred as Lois on the radio program The Adventures of Superman beginning in 1940.

Regarded as one of the best science fiction novelettes of all time, Fondly Fahrenheit has been included in a large number of prestigious science fiction anthologies.

Bester adapted it for tv as Murder and the Android which aired on October 18th 1959, and starred Kevin McCarthy, Rip Torn, Suzanne Pleshette and Telly Savalas. Murder and the Android was nominated for a Hugo Award in 1960 for Best Dramatic Presentation.

From The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in August 1954, we’ll find our story on page 3, Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, All the Grahams desired was a home they could call their own ... but what did the home want? Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert.

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Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s

5 juni 2024 | 26 min

The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

3 juni 2024 | 36 min

“You ask us of Mars for a weapon to save your world. We have it–but it is not for you Earthman. Men may die and planets perish, but we break not the law of the universe–Every civilization must work out its own destiny!” The Weapon by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We get more requests for today’s author than anybody else. He was 18 years old when he wrote this story in 1938, it wasn’t published until 1942, under a pseudonym. Perhaps because he used a pseudonym he forgot that this story was ever published and so, assuming it had been rejected and believing he no longer had a copy of it he didn't include it in a collection of his earliest stories in 1972. In that book he listed today’s story among the eleven of his short stories that has been lost forever.

Seven years later in 1979 while writing the first volume of his autobiography he came across an entry in his diary that reminded him that the story had indeed been published.

This story truly is “lost sci-fi”. From the pages of Super Science Stories in May 1942, let’s turn to page 115. H. B. Ogden was credited in the publication with having written this story, but we know that it was really written by a legendary sci-fi author, The Weapon by Isaac Asimov…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, To the mighty lords of infinity he sent a burning message–“You can deny a man everything–everything but his heritage… the stars!” Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury.

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The Monsters by Robert Sheckley - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

30 maj 2024 | 28 min

Cordovir and Hum encounter a mysterious metallic object balancing on fire! As they debate its origins, a chilling realization sets in: what lurks inside could challenge everything they know about morality and truth. The Monsters by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks to our thousands of listeners who listen on Spotify where we have 191 ratings with an average rating of 4.9.

After listening to “The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov”, Arthur Carroll says, “Loved it! Thank you!” Thank you Arthur!

Commenting on “The Elephant Circuit” MAS2 says, “When Heinlein was on a roll his measured words flow as prose poems. This is art.” We agree, thanks for your comment and thanks for listening.

Commenting on “Message From Mars” by Clifford D. Simak Spotify user “My collection” had this to say, “Excellent story and excellent reading. Thank you.” We appreciate your comment!

After listening to “The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown” AnitaB had this to say, “A very nicely told story, a pleasant voice to listen to. I like that the professor has an accent.” Thank you AnitaB. We appreciate your comments and ratings on Spotify.

Robert Sheckley is one of our favorite authors and there are more of his stories on the way. Today we go back in time 71 years to the March 1953 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction where we will discover that things are not always as they appear. Turn to page 15, The Monsters by Robert Sheckley…

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The Missing Room by Lynn Venable - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

27 maj 2024 | 19 min

It was a dream house; yet the dream could have been a nightmare… The Missing Room by Lynn Venable, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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You may remember Lynn Venable for the Post-Apocalyptic Story Time Enough At Last that we shared with you about six months ago. A story so good it was adapted for The Twilight Zone in an episode starring Burgess Meredith. Today’s short sci-fi story can be found on page 58 in Weird Tales Magazine in July 1953 , The Missing Room by Lynn Venable…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Cordovir and Hum encounter a mysterious metallic object balancing on fire! As they debate its origins, a chilling realization sets in: what lurks inside could challenge everything they know about morality and truth. The Monsters by Robert Sheckley.

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The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s

24 maj 2024 | 47 min

Anybody who wanted to escape death could, by paying a very simple price—denial of life! The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Once again we’ve received another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, this from Amgreenbean “Great stories. So happy I found this podcast! The background information on the authors and stories are phenomenal! Thanks.” Thank you Amgreenbean! Your 5 star reviews make a difference and we'd appreciate it if you would leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, if you think we deserve it.

We’re the #1 science fiction podcast in another country!! We are #1 in Bhutan and we’ve hit # 1 in 15 countries on Apple podcasts and #2 in 15 more. Thank you for your incredible support!

This is the 5th time author Fritz Leiber has been on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Previously you’ve heard The Black Ewe, Nice Girl With 5 Husbands, The Foxholes of Mars and A Pail of Air. Today’s Apocalyptic Sci-FI Story first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction in April 1952. Open your 35 cent copy of the magazine to page 89, The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was a dream house; yet the dream could have been a nightmare… The Missing Room by Lynn Venable.

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The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

20 maj 2024 | 25 min

The Big Wheels of tomorrow will be men who can see the big picture. But blowouts have small beginnings… The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Your support of our podcast is amazing. We’ve received a lot of emails recently, this is one of them, “I've recently discovered your podcast and it has been a God send. I have an hour commute to work every day and these stories are the perfect entertainment to keep me alert on the drive. I sometimes listened to full-length audio books but those can get quite expensive. When you related your story of using this platform to help care for your wife after you are gone, it touched me deeply. I recently lost my precious wife and I can understand the love and caring you have for yours. I'd love to buy you a coffee or 3, but for the life of me I can't find the link.”

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And there’s another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, villian75 says, “Love the podcast. Great podcast finding so many authors that I had forgotten about or never knew.” Thanks villian75!!

We’re the #1 science fiction podcast in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to you!! We’ve hit # 1 in 14 countries where Apple podcasts tracks listeners. Thank you for making that happen!

Today’s story was written by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth. Pohl has been on the podcast before but this marks Kornbluth’s debut. Born and raised in New York he learned to read by the age of three, wrote his own stories by the time he was seven, graduated from high school at thirteen, received a CCNY scholarship at fourteen, and was "thrown out for leading a student strike" without graduating. As a teenager, he became a member of the Futurians, an influential group of science fiction fans and writers. That’s where he met and became friends with Frederik Pohl, Donald A. Wollheim, Robert Lowndes, and his future wife Mary Byers.

He wrote a handful of stories before the war and then penned 8 novels and more than 80 short stories.

Kornbluth was scheduled to interview for the position of editor of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. He was running late because he had to shovel snow from his driveway and ran to meet his train, he suffered a fatal heart attack on the platform. He was only 34 years old.

Today’s story can be found on page 112 of Infinity Science Fiction in February 1956, The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Anybody who wanted to escape death could, by paying a very simple price—denial of life! The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber.

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The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith - Sci Fi Short Stories From the 1950s

16 maj 2024 | 11 min

Ellen’s husband was so quiet and self-effacing she could almost picture him apologizing for the inscription on his own tombstone. The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We love hearing from you, whether it’s on Spotify, YouTube or when you send us an email. Hearing from our listeners all over the world is so gratifying. Peter Schreyer from Antwerp, Belgium says, “As a visually impaired person with frequent painful cornea erosions, listening to the lost Sci-Fi podcast keeps me sane in my difficult moments. I give you a 5 out of 5!!” Thanks Peter, sorry to hear about your vision issues and we are happy to help you during the most challenging times.

It’s emails like Peter’s that keep us excited to be narrating new stories and we would love it if you’d let us know what you think about the podcast, send us an email, [email protected].

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has evolved over the last two years based on feedback from you! Our intros are, for the most part, shorter than they were when we started and the endings of each episode are now shorter too, thanks to you.

We’ve done longer stories because you’ve asked for them and today we’re going to fulfill a request we get a lot. A super short story, all by itself, and the shortest episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast ever. If you have comments or suggestions we would love to hear your ideas, [email protected].

This is another one of those stories that I fell in love with as soon as I started reading it and knew I had to share it with you. Let us open the shabby old pages of Fantastic Universe Magazine 69 years ago, August 1955 to be specific, and discover our short story about wedded bliss, The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Big Wheels of tomorrow will be men who can see the big picture. But blowouts have small beginnings… The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth

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Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

15 maj 2024 | 42 min

Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s

6 maj 2024 | 19 min

Experimenting with the eyes can be a very dangerous thing. You can go blind—or maybe you’ll see something no man alive was meant to look upon! Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! This one from ez-read-twoforty, “My favorite. Amazing podcast! I love the older sci-fi and the narrator’s voice is perfect for it!” Thank you ez-read-twoforty, we appreciate the kind words and the 5 stars. You can leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you feel we deserve it, even if you listen to the podcast elsewhere.

And thanks to all 182 of you who have rated us on Spotify, where we have an average rating of 4.9. Would we like more Spotify ratings? Yes, please!

Frank M. Robinson is back with us today with a little yarn that may have you looking at things a little differently. Our tale can be found in the June 1951 issue Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy. This is the second story from that issue on the podcast. The first was The Martians and the Coys by Mack Reynolds. Turn to page 58 for, Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The lure of precious zolonite drew Morgan to barren Titan—to find a weird beast-empire ruled by a cold-eyed Earth-girl queen. Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings.

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You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

4 maj 2024 | 45 min

In a future where fate is determined by Predictable Life-Lines, Dr. Jules Craig wrestles with the ethical dilemma of revealing a patient's grim destiny while concealing his own. As he grapples with the weight of his own experiment to alter his predicted future, a chilling revelation threatens to unravel his sanity and reshape his understanding of destiny. You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We love narrating science fiction stories by authors that most people are familiar with. However, the reason we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, and the reason it’s called Lost Sci-Fi is because of stories like the one you are about to hear from an author you’ve probably never heard of.

Jerry Shelton had 5 short science fiction stories published from 1944 to 1947. This is the last of those stories which appeared on page 89 in Thrilling Wonder Stories in June 1947. You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Experimenting with the eyes can be a very dangerous thing. You can go blind—or maybe you’ll see something no man alive was meant to look upon!. Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson.

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The Star by H. G. Wells - Sci-Fi Short Story From the 1800s

3 maj 2024 | 36 min

As a mysterious star hurtles toward Earth, bringing with it unprecedented chaos and destruction, humanity grapples with the impending apocalypse and the uncertain fate of their world. Amidst the turmoil, a diverse array of individuals—from scientists to lovers, from scholars to refugees—navigate the cataclysmic events and search for meaning in the face of annihilation. The Star by H. G. Wells, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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H. G. Wells isn’t new to the podcast and there are more of his stories on the way. This short story was written during a rather remarkably productive time for Wells, a year after The Island of Doctor Moreau, the same year as The Invisible Man and a year before The War of the Worlds. From 1897 an apocalyptic tale you won't soon forget, The Star by H. G. Wells…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, In a future where fate is determined by Predictable Life-Lines, Dr. Jules Craig wrestles with the ethical dilemma of revealing a patient's grim destiny while concealing his own. As he grapples with the weight of his own experiment to alter his predicted future, a chilling revelation threatens to unravel his sanity and reshape his understanding of destiny. You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton.

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Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

26 april 2024 | 25 min

Working on the theory that you can skin a sucker in space as well as on Earth, the con team of Harding and Sheckly operated furtively but profitably among natives of the outer planets. That is—until there was a question of turnabout being fair play in a world where natives took their skinning literally! Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s been more than two year since Charles E. Fritch has been on the podcast with Danger In The Void. Let’s go back in time almost 70 years ago and open the pages of the May 1954 publication of If World’s of Science Fiction. You will find two stories we’ve featured previously. Prominent Author by Philip K. Dick and Forsyte’s Retreat by Winston Marks. Our third story from that magazine is found on page 55, Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch…

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The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - An Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Adventure

26 april 2024 | 28 min

The blue men had ravaged Terra and reduced Winston Eberly to a contemptible insect. Now here he was, complaining of indigestion! The Enormous Word by William Oberfield, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We heard from author William Oberfield almost two months ago with Escape From Pluto. He’s back with an apocalyptic adventure from the Summer 1950 issue of Planet Stories Magazine. Turn with me to page 43, The Enormous Word by William Oberfield…

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The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi

25 april 2024 | 50 min

He was dangerously insane. He threatened to destroy everything that was noble and decent—including my date with my girl! The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We’ve got another author making his debut on the podcast today, and although you may not recognize his name, you’ve probably seen several of his movies.

Point Blank with Lee Marvin, The Split starring Jim Brown; The Hot Rock with Robert Redford; The Outfit with Robert Duvall; Bank Shot with George C. Scott; Payback in with Mel Gibson; What's the Worst That Could Happen? with Martin Lawrence and Parker with Jason Statham. There are more but you get the idea. Donald E. Westlake, born in Brooklyn in 1933, was a prolific, award-winning mystery novelist who pounded out more than 100 books and 5 screenplays on manual typewriters during a career of nearly 50 years, and he wrote more than a few science fiction short stories too. About 40 of them, and you will hear from this talented author again and again on our podcast.

The title got my attention and his writing kept it all the way to the end of this terrific apocalyptic tale. It would set you back a couple of quarters to buy Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in October 1961. The last story in Volume 20, number 1 of this sci-fi staple is on page 178, The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake…

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Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Short Story from the 1950s

18 april 2024 | 38 min

This could be a Christmas story. If it is, it shows one way Peace on Earth can be attained! Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Dean Evans makes his debut on the podcast. Evans wasn’t his real name, that would be George Kull. Couldn’t find his date of birth or where he was born but we know he lived in California. The only thing I could find about him was these words from author Frederik Pohl who said, ““There was a fellow named George Kull in California…who wrote pretty good light mysteries, but he wrote them in enormous volume, and I couldn’t sell them as fast as he wrote them. He was starving to death, and he was into me for like three thousand dollars when I wrote him off.”

Kull, as Dean Evans, published 12 short stories from 1951 to 1953. His first story can be found on page 113 in Galaxy Science Fiction in December 1951, Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, He was dangerously insane. He threatened to destroy everything that was noble and decent—including my date with my girl! The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake.

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Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Short Story from the 1950s

16 april 2024 | 23 min

One man's fact is fantasy for another—except the man whose fantasies become solid facts! Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Robert Sheckley is one of my favorite vintage sci-fi authors and he doesn’t disappoint in today’s tale, taken from Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in August 1952. Discover this intriguing story on page 41, Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley…

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A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

14 april 2024 | 23 min

The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

27 mars 2024 | 19 min

They didn't have a choice. They would either land or crash on The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Donald A. Wollheim is back on the podcast with another short sci-fi story. Comet Magazine served up 132 pages in its March 1941 issue 83 years ago. Millard V. Gordon is given credit for the story on page 119 but, we know the real author. The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, for our 200th episode we are saying hello again to an old friend, Bud Gregory. When Geiger counters all over America went into too-high gear, Dr. David Murfree knew that there was only one man to see—Bud Gregory, the hillbilly genius of the atom! The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster.

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Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

26 mars 2024 | 27 min

Introducing that modest little superman, that shrinking violet of destiny, Ajax Calkins, and a world where you had to hop, in some way, to get where you wanted to go! Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Donald A. Wollheim was a sci-fi fan, author, editor and publisher. He was a founding member of The Futurians, a New York based group of science fiction fans who were a major force in science fiction writing and fandom from 1937 to 1945.

The 1979 first edition of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction calls Wollheim "one of the first and most vociferous SF fans. He would go on to write eight novels and about a hundred short stories.

The character “Ajax Calkins” the hero in today’s story, would appear in six stories written by Wollheim, but unfortunately it looks like none of them are in the public domain. We’ll meet Ajax Calkins on page 82 of the October 1941 issue of Future Combined with Science Fiction Magazine. Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim…

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Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo - 1950s Science Fiction Short Stories

19 mars 2024 | 25 min

What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

When I discovered this story I knew I had to narrate it, and that was before I discovered that it was written by a 15 year old descendant of Simon Bolivar, the Liberator of America. Bolivar led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire.

Homecoming appeared in If Worlds of Science Fiction magazine and they had this to say, “It’s a story that might have come from one of America’s more mature and experienced writers. Our assumption at first was that it did. But we were wrong. It’s a “first published” story (in America) by a young man named Miguel Hidalgo who is all of 15 years old. At first we didn't believe it, but it was confirmed and we found ourselves with not only a “first” but one that was written by the youngest writer (to our knowledge) ever to break into science fiction.”

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Miguel came to the United States, in a basket, at the age of two months. Began writing poetry at the age of five and before he was ten he had published numerous short stories as well as poetry. He traveled the world with his mother, who was one of the first women diplomats from Venezuela to the United States. How’s that for a bio.

This story, and others like it, is the reason we created The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, to share with the world a story that has been forgotten. An undiscovered gem.

From If Worlds of Science Fiction in April 1958, discover this forgotten treasure on page 59, Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Introducing that modest little superman, that shrinking violet of destiny, Ajax Calkins, and a world where you had to hop, in some way, to get where you wanted to go! Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim

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Short Snorter by Charles Einstein - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

17 mars 2024 | 19 min

His saucer was parked in the woods, and Mr. Steariot (from Venus) was parked in the lobby.... Short Snorter by Charles Einstein, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

What does Willie Mays, Curb Your Enthusiasm, stuntman Super Dave Osborne and the 1991 movie Defending Your Life starring Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep and Rip Torn have to do with today’s story? The answer coming up.

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Charles Einstein, the author of today’s story was an author and sportswriter. He was born in Boston is 1926. He was a newspaperman, specifically a baseball writer and his 1979 book, “Willie’s Time: Baseball’s Golden Age,” telling of Mays’s career and the events in American society when he starred for the Giants, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Einstein had two younger half-brothers, Bob and Albert. Bob Einstein was an actor, comedy writer and producer. He created and performed the character Super Dave Osborne and appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development. His brother and our authors half-brother was born Albert Lawrence Einstein, also known as Albert Brooks. The 1991 romantic comedy-fantasy film Defending Your Life, one of my favorite movies, was written, directed and starred Albert Brooks.

There was a lot of talent in that family. Charles Einstein wrote several novels including, The Bloody Spur, on which the 1956 film While The City Sleeps, directed by Fritz Lang of Metropolis fame, was based. Charles wrote 5 short fiction stories in the late 1950s and early 60s. Look for his first short fiction story Tunnel 1971, written in 1957 in a future episode. Discover the third of Einstein’s 5 stories on page 77 of If Worlds of Science Fiction in August 1958, Short Snorter by Charles Einstein…

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Micromegas by Voltaire - Science Fiction from the 1700s

15 mars 2024 | 50 min

A story from 1752, The captivating tale of Micromegas, a towering inhabitant of Sirius, and his adventures across the cosmos, from the vast reaches of his own celestial home to the humble shores of planet Earth. Micromegas by Voltaire, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Every Thursday when we go live one of our listeners gets to choose a story they would like us to narrate. It sometimes leads us to a story we never would have chosen, such is the case with today’s sci-fi offering. Frederick William chose a story by Voltaire, yes Voltaire! Thanks Frederick for your selection! From 1752 Micromegas by Voltaire…

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The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s

7 mars 2024 | 18 min

The Abandoned have neither rights nor hopes. They only have revenge! The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We've stumbled upon another intriguing mystery. Ever heard of Donald F. Daley? Neither have we! He penned just one vintage sci-fi tale, and then poof! Like a phantom, he vanished into obscurity. Who was this science fiction author, and where did he come from? It's a puzzle waiting to be solved.

Our one hit wonder’s lone story appeared in If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine exactly 61 years ago in March 1963. Discover this titillating tale on page 38, The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley…

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Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

6 mars 2024 | 25 min

Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

5 mars 2024 | 23 min

Exiled to Pluto's harsh wastes, Marcius Kemble listened eagerly to the evil voices planning his triumphant return. But even the Plutonians underestimated the flaming glory to which they sent him. Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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William Oberfield penned four short science fiction stories during his brief stint as a sci-fi author in the 1940s and early 1950s, and beyond that, his life remains a mystery to us. From the time worn pages of Planet Stories Magazines in the Fall of 1947 turn to page 84 for, Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, He had been in the cave for only a short time it seemed. But when he finally emerged the world he knew was gone. And it had left him with a strange—Inheritance. Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig.

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Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville - Vintage Science Fiction Robots

3 mars 2024 | 20 min

If Joe Mulloy was perfect—and he was—then beyond his perfection here only could be… Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Every now and then we search out stories by authors most of our listeners have never heard of. Don’t worry there are stories by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury and a story from the 1700s written by Voltaire, on the way soon. We have yet to uncover any information about Scott F. Grenville, the author of today's story, adding to our growing list of enigmatic authors. Taken from the November 1960 edition of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine, Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville…

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Referent by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories

23 februari 2024 | 26 min

The Life of a child genius was no fun, but Roby couldn’t escape it–until a falling star taught him how to rebel! Referent by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Ray Bradbury is back on the podcast with a story that first appeared in the October 1948 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine. Bradbury used the pen name Brett Sterling. Why did he use a pen name? Another one of his stories was in the same issue and magazines didn't like to have more than one story per author in an issue. Our story can be found on page 148, Referent by Ray Bradbury…

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Metamorphosis by Mike Curry - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s

20 februari 2024 | 23 min

Only when the last man died would the dim wastes of Asmarad be less lonely. Metamorphosis by Mike Curry, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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I chose to narrate today’s story because it’s unique and interesting and because I had never heard of the author Mike Curry. He wrote only two short stories in the 1950s and then disappeared for almost 4 decades. A Mike Curry is credited with two stories in the 1990s but we don’t know if it’s the same guy. We know nothing else about him.

His first story appeared on page page 94 of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in August 1953. Metamorphosis by Mike Curry…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Life of a child genius was no fun, but Roby couldn’t escape it–until a falling star taught him how to rebel! Referent by Ray Bradbury.

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Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s

19 februari 2024 | 27 min

The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s

18 februari 2024 | 19 min

Groff ruled the world through Fear. Fear of his awful power ... his twisted, mad brain. For one day that brain would crack. When it did, the World would dissolve in cataclysmic Chaos. The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This is the first time author Ray Cummings has appeared on our podcast. Cummings was born in New York City in 1887. Before his career as a science fiction author took off he worked for inventor Thomas Edison as a personal assistant and technical writer for 5 years. He wrote more than 200 short stories in his career.

Back in 1940 you could’ve purchased the Spring issue of Planet Stories Magazine for 20 cents. You would have discovered two short stories by Ray Cummings in that issue, The Girl From Infinite Smallness on page 30 and today’s story which appears on page 94 and is credited to Ray King, one of many pen names he used. The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Barstac found it hard to believe that this girl had helped him escape—until he learned her reason. Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton.

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He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton - 1930s Science Fiction

17 februari 2024 | 69 min

The story of a modern Icarus — David Rand was a freak of nature, a glorious, winged freak, who had experienced the freedom of the sky and could no longer be tied to the ground. He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We will be live Thursday February 22nd at 8 PM in New York. There’s a link in the description to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter so you can join us and the different times for major cities in the US and Canada.

Our winner a couple of weeks ago, “customgod” chose the story you’re about to hear. Edmond Hamilton was born in Youngstown Ohio in 1904 and this is his first appearance on the podcast. His career as a science fiction writer began with the publication of "The Monster God of Mamurth" in the August 1926 issue of Weird Tales Magazine.

Weird Tales would publish 79 works of fiction by Hamilton from 1926 to 1948, making him one of the magazine's most prolific contributors.

In 1942 Hamilton began writing for DC Comics, specializing in stories for Superman and Batman. He wrote more than a dozen novels and almost 200 short stories.

On New Years Eve 1946 Hamilton married science fiction author Leigh Brackett, Ray Bradbury was his best man. Hamilton died in February 1977, his wife died a year later.

From the July 1948 issue of Weird Tales Magazine our story is found on page 70, He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton…

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Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories

13 februari 2024 | 33 min

Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton - Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1940s

11 februari 2024 | 28 min

Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson - Richard Matheson Short Stories

10 februari 2024 | 42 min

She was sad and lonely, this 19 year old college freshmen. So when he paid attention to her she reluctantly did the very things her mother warned her about. Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We go live every Thursday on YouTube, our Facebook page and Twitter. A few weeks ago we started doing something that has proven to be really popular. We randomly select a listener every Thursday and they get to choose a story they want us to narrate. J. M. Jennings won and chose today’s story. Richard Matheson wrote it.

You might recognize the name because of his novel I am Legend, which has been adapted for the big screen three times, or his short story Duel which Steven Spielberg turned into a TV movie. Then there’s The Shrinking Man which became the movie The Incredible Shrinking Man, Hell House, The Legend of Hell House on film, Steel filmed as Real Steel, What Dreams May Come and there are more.

From the publication Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3 in January 1955, Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Tons of sinuous muscle, buried in fetid Venusian slime, he knew how to survive. Equipped with an ageless brain and lightning instincts, he also knew how to die! Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton.

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Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson - Frank M. Robinson Science Fiction Short Stories

7 februari 2024 | 18 min

The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson - Sci-Fi Short Story

6 februari 2024 | 32 min

Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley - She Was Made for Love, a Rowdy Story by Robert Sheckley

6 februari 2024 | 30 min

The Masked World by Jack Williamson - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s

4 februari 2024 | 12 min

The planet hid itself from the Earthmen—and what lay behind the mask was fierce and deadly! The Masked World by Jack Williamson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Five star reviews are coming in from everywhere. TTBDBoy from Apple Podcasts Canada gave us 5 stars recently and said, “Great podcast. Excellent narration, fantastic stories.” Thanks for your review. A review can be short and still be effective. Write a short review or a long one, whatever you choose.

Kittyandleeloo via Apple Podcasts Great Britain says, “Your voice is…… incredible. The books ain’t so bad either 😉 In all honestly though, the story choices and themes are so wonderful and so exactly what the doctor ordered that I feel blessed to find this podcast. You have a genuine gift to bring these lost gems to life. Please keep it up for a long time! Ekaterina.” Thank you for your review, I think I’m blushing.

And this comes to us from Apple Podcasts Romania. meeeeh98898 says, “Excellent production quality and content. Great quality and a pleasure to listen.” Thanks!!

Remember you do not have to listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts to review us on Apple Podcasts and since more people listen there your review can make an impact. Thanks for doing everything you do to make us one of the top science fiction podcasts in the world.

We get requests for us to make merchandise with a design you choose. Recently we received a request for an Alien Stoner. It made us laugh too. Consider your request fulfilled, your Alien stoner design is ready for sale and it’s already popular, there’s a link in the description.

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At one time we were reluctant to create podcast episodes that were really short but you said you wanted to hear some short stories. You asked for it and we love to give you what you want.

Let’s go back in time more than 60 years. From Worlds of Tomorrow Magazine in October 1963 you will find our story on page 160, The Masked World by Jack Williamson…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Sexual Morality Act was fierce to buck, but the Algolian sex surrogate was ... er ... even fiercer!… Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley.

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Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Audiobook Full

3 februari 2024 | 45 min

Ring Around the Sun by Isaac Asimov - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1940s

31 januari 2024 | 40 min

The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories

30 januari 2024 | 34 min

The Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. Simak

26 januari 2024 | 46 min

Never Trust A Thief! by Robert Silverberg - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s

24 januari 2024 | 17 min

The Nameless Something by Murray Leinster - Murray Leinster Short Stories

23 januari 2024 | 85 min

Final Victim by Ray Bradbury and Henry Hasse - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s

19 januari 2024 | 67 min

Who was it that lost out in the end? Pursued, or pursuer, on this hideous little rock in space. Final Victim by Ray Bradbury and Henry Hasse, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Thank you Irma! I had to look it up because I still cannot get kilometers in my brain. That’s over 3,000 miles. Thank you for sharing, thanks for the coffee and thanks for listening. If you would like to buy us a coffee there’s a link in the description.

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Ray Bradbury has been on the podcast several times, in fact, his story The Creatures That Time Forgot is one of the most popular stories we’ve ever done. His co-author, however, Henry Hasse, is making his debut. Hasse, born in 1913, is probably known best for being the co-author of Ray Bradbury's first professionally published story, "Pendulum", which appeared in November 1941 in Super Science Stories. Hasse co-authored two more stories with Bradbury: "Gabriel's Horn” in 1943 and today’s story "Final Victim" in 1946. He wrote more than 40 short stories and 1 novel.

From Amazing Stories Magazine in February 1946, our collaboration between Mr. Bradbury and Mr. Hasse can be found on page 114, Final Victim by Ray Bradbury and Henry Hasse…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When atomic destruction threatens, the call goes out for Bud Gregory, the wizard of the Great Smokies, who alone can save the situation!

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Boarding Party by Robert F. Young - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s

15 januari 2024 | 24 min

Doorstep by Keith Laumer - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s

15 januari 2024 | 16 min

I Bring Fresh Flowers by Robert F. Young - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s

14 januari 2024 | 14 min

The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton - Andre Norton Short Stories

13 januari 2024 | 44 min

Jokester by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asmiov Sci-Fi Short Story

9 januari 2024 | 38 min

Castaway by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories

7 januari 2024 | 19 min

All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton - Andre Norton Short Stories

6 januari 2024 | 23 min

An odd story, made up of oddly assorted elements that include a man, a woman, a gray cat, a treasure—and an invisible being that had to be seen to be believed. All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thank you for making us one of the most popular science fiction podcasts in the world. According to Apple Podcasts we are #2 in Romania, and #3 in Portugal.

More 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, this from NJ Short Story Fan, “Excellent Podcast. Thank you for narrating “The First Man on the Moon” - it reminds me of that Twilight Zone episode “I Shot an Arrow into the Air.” However, I think you left out the end of Alfred Coppel’s story. There is an epilogue that explains the presence of the figure as Sargon of the spacefaring Lemurians. Thank for bringing these wonderful stories from the Golden Age of Sci Fi to life. I don’t mind the ads, please keep doing what you are doing.” Thanks for your review!

Oops! Thank you for letting us know about our omission at the end of “The First Man on the Moon” NJ Short Story Fan, we also received an email from Matthew McWhorter informing us of our mistake. We will record the ending and add it to the podcast and let you know here when the correct version is available. For those of you who listen on YouTube we’re not sure what we’re going to do. If you have a suggestion please email us an [email protected], or comment on The First Man on the Moon.

Andre Norton makes her debut on the podcast today. Born Alice Mary Norton in Cleveland Ohio in 1912. Most of her stories appear under the pen name Andre Norton, but she also used Andrew North and Allen Weston. To say she was a pioneer for women writing science fiction would be a huge understatement. She was the first woman to be Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy, to be SFWA Grand Master, and to be inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

She chose to write most often under Andre Norton because she thought there was prejudice against female writers and most people thought she was a man.

She would write more than 30 novels and more than 50 short stories. What you are about to hear was the second short story that published more than 70 years ago. Taken at face value the author of today’s story is Andrew North, but we know better. From the pages of Fantastic Universe Science Fiction, August–September 1953 let’s turn to page 129, All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Caught in a storm he is thrown far from home and his very existence is in doubt. Castaway by Arthur C. Clarke.

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Happy Ending by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds - Science Fiction Short Stories

3 januari 2024 | 42 min

The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith - The Last Man on Earth

27 december 2023 | 30 min

The First Man on the Moon by Alfred Coppel - Murder in Space

26 december 2023 | 17 min

John Thurmon swore he'd be the first man on the moon. But he wasn't. He was only the first murderer. The First Man On The Moon by Alfred Coppel, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

In recent weeks with the addition of commercials in our podcast some listeners have told us they have chosen to lower their rating, solely based on commercials and not because they dislike the podcast.

Because of that I’m going to take a few seconds and explain why those commercials are there. Upon my death my wife will not receive my social security and will be left with no income. That bothers me, so two years ago I started narrating these stories with the hope that audiobook sales would provide her with some money. Then I added the podcast with the desire that it too might eventually generate some money so that my wife could live out the rest of her days with dignity.

That’s one of the reasons why we value you and every listener we have, and everything you do to help us promote the podcast, we appreciate every one of you who buys us a coffee, or purchases merchandise from our store. You are helping me fulfill the promise I made to my wife to take care of her.

I love my wife and my promise to provide for her when I’m gone is something I take very seriously. Thank you for your understanding and your support.

Regarding those who choose to rate and review our podcast, I respect your right to say and do whatever you choose. Thank you.

To say I love our story today would be a huge understatement. From Planet Stories magazine in the spring of 1950, our story can be found on page 36, The First Man on the Moon by Alfred Coppel…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Johnson knew he was annoying the younger man, who so obviously lived by the regulations in the Colonial Officer's Manual and lacked the imagination to understand why he was doing this… The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith.

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Encounter in the Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories

23 december 2023 | 32 min

The Star by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories

22 december 2023 | 21 min

A magnificent race had died in that nova. The enigma was: why? The Star by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

More 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts. This appears on Apple Podcasts Great Britain and was written by PrometheusUK, “Great stories and superb narration. This podcast is now the one I check first when I want something to relax to each night. The top quality narration really brings the stories to life.. please keep them coming!” Thank you PrometheusUK we will narrate these vintage sci-fi stories as long as we are able and we are hopeful that will be a very long time!

Scallywag Dave in Apple Podcasts Great Britain says, “A Breath of Fresh Air. I love these old Sci-Fi stories, which for me are just the right length to listen to at the end of an evening, and also wonderfully narrated. Thank you for giving these stories a new platform and bringing them to our airwaves.” Scallywag Dave thank you for your review.

Your 5 star review exposes The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast to new listeners around the world. So, thank you. We have this crazy idea and we’re curious if anyone would like to give this a shot. Record a video review of the podcast so we can use it on social media. If you have some of our merch that would be cool to showcase while you’re giving your review. It doesn’t have to be fancy, or perfect, keep it around a minute and have fun doing it. Then send your video to [email protected].

Arthur C. Clarke won the Hugo Award for todays story in 1956. The story was used as part of a Christmas episode of The Twilight Zone in 1985, as TV adaptations go there were changes to the original story. In this case the most noticeable change was the ending was different.

The Star appeared in the very first issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in November 1955 and the story is mentioned on the cover. When you turn to page 120 you’ll find a full page image and the text begins on page 121, The Star by Arthur C. Clarke…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A lot of glib fiction has been written about life on other planets, with space ships dropping down among alien races, zap guns decimating the enemy, while Our Hero goes after a Beautiful Princess. But Mr. Clarke takes the realistic approach. Encounter in the Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke.

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The Last Drive by Carl Jacobi - Ghost Stories

21 december 2023 | 17 min

The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young - A Story Inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs

20 december 2023 | 27 min

The Tarks were attacking, the bosomy princess was clinging to him in terror, and Harold Smith realized he was at the end of his plot-line. What a dilemma! And what an opportunity!! The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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This is the first story we’ve ever narrated by Robert F. Young. Young was born in June 1915 in tiny Silver Creek New York on the shore of Lake Erie. The population of this tiny little town when he was born was about the same as it is today, 2,600. The little-known author wrote for more than 30 years and he wrote until he died in 1986. He penned almost 200 short stories and is perhaps best known for the story, “The Dandelion Girl”. We narrated this story because it’s different, as you are about to find out, and because we are always looking for authors that we haven’t featured previously.

Our story can be found in the July 1962 issue of Amazing Stories magazine, open your copy to page 62 for, The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A short story of a grisly ride through a blizzard with a corpse! The Last Drive by Carl Jacobi.

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The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak - Clifford D. Simak Short Stories

16 december 2023 | 29 min

Everest by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Stories

15 december 2023 | 11 min

The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov - Early Isaac Asimov Stories

14 december 2023 | 46 min

The Visitor by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Science Fiction Stories

10 december 2023 | 40 min

Exiles on Mars face a barren future until Leonard Mark brings a glimpse of freedom. The Visitor by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Another new 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. This one was written by Jedi1Josh who says, “Great Podcast. I’d like to hear more super short stories. Also is there any chance of doing an episode where you read All You Zombies by Heinlein?”

Thanks for your review and requests Josh. We are working on another episode featuring super short stories. As for All You Zombies, to the best of my knowledge that story is not in the public domain so we can’t record it. Sorry to disappoint.

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We’ve narrated a few Ray Bradbury stories and shared them on the podcast and I liked all of them, but I LOVE this one. From the yellowed and tattered pages of the November 1948 issue of Startling Stories our story can be found on page 131, The Visitor by Ray Bradbury…

I narrated The Visitor not only because it was written by Ray Bradbury, it’s more than that, the idea that greed and envy can mess up a good thing is such a simple but meaningful concept, and a great lesson. I searched for a long time and I couldn’t find this story available anywhere which is another reason I narrated The Visitor.

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Walter Sills labored for years as an unknown laboratory worker—but at fifty he makes his great discovery! Fame, riches are to be his fate—until interference looms up in the form of a few unlikable characters — and Nature herself! The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

7 december 2023 | 24 min

The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett - Leigh Brackett Audiobook

6 december 2023 | 128 min

A fallen satellite of the Planet Venus is the lure which leads three hunted beings to the mysterious island of smiling death! The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

The Moon That Vanished marks the debut of the woman known as "The Queen of Space Opera.” Born in Los Angeles in December 1915 Leigh Douglass Brackett wasn’t just an author.

Hollywood director Howard Hawks was so impressed by her novel No Good From a Corpse that he had his secretary call in "this guy Brackett" to help William Faulkner write the script for the 1946 movie The Big Sleep starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

She was one of the screenwriters for the 1959 John Wayne movie Rio Bravo which also starred Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson.

And she wrote the first version for a little movie, “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back”. She died soon thereafter and because it was an unfinished script her draft was revised and none of her ideas made it in the final script.

Her Science Fiction career began in 1940 when she wrote the short story Martian Quest. She would write short stories, novels and screenplays, with time off every now and then, until her death from cancer at the age of 62.

We’ll find our story in the October 1948 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine, turn to page 13 for, The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett…

Why did I choose this story? Leigh Brackett has been on my radar for some time now and I wanted our first Brackett story to be a good one. She did write many short sci-fi stories but this one, as you know by now, is a little longer. For me The Moon That Vanished was a roller coaster ride with exotic locations and descriptive phrases far beyond most of the shorter stories we’ve narrated so far. I loved it and there will be more stories by Leigh Brackett on the podcast.

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, yet another story written by a woman, Like all her other plants from far-off worlds, Aunt Amy hoped the Venusian Rambler would win a prize. It hoped so too. Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Hall of Mirrors by Fredric Brown - Fredric Brown Short Stories

2 december 2023 | 19 min

Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith - 1950s Science Fiction Short Stories

30 november 2023 | 24 min

Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Short Stories

28 november 2023 | 23 min

The slovenly wub might well have said: Many men talk like philosophers and live like fools. Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, this one from Archoneponymous who says, “Great Narration. This podcast has excellent stories told well.” Thank you Archoneponymous!

This 5 star review is from the Podcast Addict app, posted by Jesse Willis, “I UNRESERVEDLY RECOMMEND THE LOST SCI-FI PODCAST. Host and narrator Scott Miller is an excellent audiobook narrator. His choice of stories is top tier. There are new episodes twice a week, all episodes are complete and unabridged audiobooks! His is the best new podcast of the 2020s.”

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There was no fanfare when this story was released since nobody knew who Philip K. Dick was at the time. It wasn’t the first story he had written but it was the first story that was ever published in a science fiction magazine. Let’s open the pages of the July 1952 issue of Planet Stories Magazine to page 69 for Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick…

You can’t ever go wrong narrating a story by Philip K. Dick, who remains the most popular author on our podcast with Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov gaining ground. Clever and fun are the words I would use to describe Beyond Lies the Wub. I narrated the story simply because I enjoyed it and it was written by PKD.

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Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Martians were weak, sensitive, a dying race, frail and impotent before the superiority of master Earthmen. Only in the sly and mentally skillful game of Duchal might sons of the red planet emerge gloriously from their shells. Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Living Space by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Science Fiction Short Stories

25 november 2023 | 41 min

Having mastered probability lanes, man found an indefinite number of Earths—and everyone could have a planet all to himself, if he wanted. But there was one joker in the deal… Living Space by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks to YouTube listener Sackanutz who recently bought us $10 worth of coffee, “Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!” We did and thank you. There’s a link in the description if you’d like to buy us a coffee. It is greatly appreciated.

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Here’s the answer to our trivia question, Who authored the 1869 short story that introduced the first known fictional description of a space station? The answer, Edward Everett Hale who wrote “The Brick Moon.”

Our story can be found in the May 1956 Science Fiction Magazine. You’ll find the sci-fi goodness on page 3. Living Space by Isaac Asimov…

Why did I narrate this story? Two words, Isaac Asimov. We receive a lot of requests for Asimov’s stories and we do everything we can to keep our listeners happy. Although the idea of one family living on an entire planet seems farfetched it does seem like a request some people would make on an overcrowded earth if technology made it possible. This story has the feel of Philip K Dick’s The Man in the High Castle in some ways and the government lying to its citizens, while it may be infuriating, isn’t anything that comes as a shock. I enjoyed narrating Living Space and I hope you enjoyed listening to it.

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Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, another Philip K. Dick story by request, The slovenly wub might well have said: Many men talk like philosophers and live like fools. Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick, that’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Short Stories

23 november 2023 | 22 min

The atomic bomb meant, to most people, the end. To Henry Bemis it meant something far different—a thing to appreciate and enjoy. Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Here’s our trivia question for today, Who authored the 1869 short story that introduced the first known fictional description of a space station? The answer in two days.

Today’s story was also an episode of The Twilight Zone. In season 1 episode 8, Burgess Meredith played Henry Bemis in the story written by Lynn Venable. Venable is only the second female author we have featured on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, and there will be many more. I had to watch the Twilight Zone episode after narrating the story and yes there are some changes from the original story but the core of the story remains intact.

Venable was born in New Jersey in 1927. She married at 18 and moved to Dallas, Texas where she lived for more than 40 years. She only wrote 7 short stories and all were published from 1952 to 1957.

Open your copy of the January 1953 edition of IF Worlds of Science Fiction magazine to page 95 for Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable…

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Here you go Conrad, and everybody else of course, I chose to narrate this story for a number of reasons, one of which is that we are responding to many of our listeners requesting stories written by women. It happens to be a great story and even before I watched The Twilight Zone episode I could clearly see the world that she painted so perfectly. Also I happen to be a fan of and fascinated with apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic science fiction.

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Having mastered probability lanes, man found an indefinite number of Earths—and everyone could have a planet all to himself, if he wanted. But there was one joker in the deal… Living Space by Isaac Asimov, that’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Beyond The Door by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Audiobook Short Story

21 november 2023 | 19 min

The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon - Theodore Sturgeon Short Stories

18 november 2023 | 33 min

They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible? The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We get a lot of comments on our YouTube Channel. This comes to us from HEAVYMETALmovie1981 “MORE scary werewolf stories please!!”

We hear you and we have added Black Hound Of Death by Robert E. Howard to our list of stories to narrate. By the way if you know a scary werewolf vintage science fiction story, please send an email to [email protected]. Thanks, HEAVYMETALmovie1981!!

And this from rodneydangerman9616, “I've been a consistent listener for a while now...my thought (because it was requested in the video description) is that it should be one (confounding and quasi-obscure) question per week. I assume it would be easier on y'all (production team, that is) and, perhaps, it would give an ample amount of time for the audience to respond. Just my two cents. Love your work, Scott! You and Ian (from HorrorBabble) are, in my humble opinion, truly two of the best narrators on YT!!!”

Thanks, rodneydangerman9616!! Ian from HorrorBabble is an amazing narrator so to be mentioned with him is a huge compliment.

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Theodore Sturgeon was born Edward Hamilton Waldo in Staten Island, New York, in 1918. His name was legally changed to Theodore Sturgeon at age eleven after his mother's divorce and subsequent marriage.

Sturgeon's 1953 science fiction novel More Than Human won the 1954 International Fantasy Award as the year's best novel, and the Science Fiction Writers of America ranked "Baby Is Three" number five among the "Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time" up to 1964. Ranked by votes for all of their pre-1965 novellas, Sturgeon was second among authors, behind only Robert Heinlein.

He was good and he was prolific! He wrote almost 200 short stories and the screenplays for two Star Trek episodes, and two of his stories were adapted for The New Twilight Zone.

Today’s story by Sturgeon was in Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in June 1947 and can be found on page 55, The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon…

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Next Week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Larry Thomas bought a cuckoo clock for his wife—without knowing the price he would have to pay. Beyond The Door by Philip K. Dick. That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Invader From Infinity by George Whittington - George Whittington Short Stories

16 november 2023 | 29 min

The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith - George O. Smith Short Stories

14 november 2023 | 45 min

It’s very difficult to find a good, sound, legal way of stopping an aggressor–when the victims always anxiously invite him to come in and take over! The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We’ve received the question. “Are you on Twitter?” more times that we can count since we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and now, we are. You’ll find us at Twitter.com forward slash

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Another new 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Australia. Frankencute says, “My Favourite Podcast of All Time. Great audio to great books ♡.” Thanks, Frankencute!!

If you think we deserve it, we would love it if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and/or a 5 star rating on Spotify.

Here’s the answer to our Sci-Fi Trivia question! What classic 1936 short story by C.L. Moore features the character "Jirel of Joiry" in a quest to obtain a powerful artifact? The answer, "The Dark Land".

Should we ask a trivia question in every episode or once a week? Send an email and let us know what you think, [email protected] or if you’re listening on YouTube comment on this video. We will let you decide.

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Our story can be found in Astounding Science Fiction Magazine in March 1948. Let’s go to page 62 for The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, "Destroy the Invader," the orders read—and Captain McPartland's expendable spacer flashed into suicidal battle. Invader From Infinity by George A. Whittington. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak - Clifford D. Simak Short Stories

11 november 2023 | 103 min

Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Short Stories Audiobook

9 november 2023 | 38 min

A ten-year-old boy grows up fast when history catches up with the human race! Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

It’s been a while since we checked our ranking in countries around the world. We were pleasantly surprised and shocked, really, to discover that in the last 30 days The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has been the #1 Science Fiction Podcast in Ireland, Kenya, Lebanon and Costa Rica!

We’re #2 in Estonia and Vietnam, #3 in South Korea, #4 in New Zealand, #6 in India, Turkey and Russia and #7 in Brazil and Japan.

Thank you for making us one of the most popular science fiction podcasts in the world. We will continue to work hard to improve The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and deliver to you stories from your favorite authors and some authors that you’ve never heard from before.

Your support is amazing, thank you for all you do. Please continue to rate, review, and share the podcast wherever you choose, and we cannot thank you enough for your support.

Our latest 5-star rating and review comes to us from OxDoc who says, “Such fun! Thanks so much for your respect of the material and quality of your work. I live in a Daoist monastery and enjoy listening while doing work on the land. 🙏☯️💙”

Spotify Premium listeners in the United States can now listen to 15 hours worth of audiobooks for free every month, joining listeners in the UK and Australia. May we suggest some vintage lost sci-fi for your listening pleasure?

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Philip K. Dick is back on the podcast today with a tale about war and a young boy living on a faraway alien planet whose life is turned upside down when Earthmen face the unthinkable. From Orbit Science Fiction Magazine No. 2 in 1953, our story begins on page 60, Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Like every farmer on every planet, Duncan had to hunt down anything that damaged his crops—even though he was aware this was—The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Guest Rites by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Audiobook

7 november 2023 | 27 min

Carthule was not the Earthman's god, but Carthule protected him while he was a guest in the temple—even if he tore the temple down! The Guest Rites by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Our latest 5-star rating and review was posted on Apple Podcasts Canada. Sgt. Spiff says, “A treasure trove of classic Sci-Fi! You could spend a lot of time hunting around various podcasts for a smattering of classic takes, or you could just subscribe to this one and get it all in one place! This podcast provides a rich and well-curated collection of stories from well-known and lesser-known authors. All of them expertly introduced, narrated, and produced. This collection holds its own against the efforts of sci-fi editing luminaries like Neil Clarke. Thank you for such an incredible array of stories. Keep them coming!”

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We received many comments and emails regarding last week’s episode by Murray Leinster featuring the memorable character, Bud Gregory. Gregory appeared a total of 4 times in Thrilling Wonder Stories and, thanks to your response, Bud Gregory will be back on the podcast.

It’s no secret we are fans of author Robert Silverberg, he’s back today with a story from Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in February 1957. Our story can be found on page 112, The Guest Rites by Robert Silverberg…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A ten-year-old boy grows up fast when history catches up with the human race. Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster - Murray Leinster Short Stories

4 november 2023 | 83 min

Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick Short Stories

2 november 2023 | 53 min

The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley - Mary Shelley Short Stories

1 november 2023 | 46 min

Would you choose to live forever if you could? What would it be like to outlive all your friends and family, including your spouse? The Mortal Immortal written by Mary Shelley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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We have come to the end of a story a day and the month of October. Starting Thursday, we will publish three stories a week with releases every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Philip K. Dick returns to the podcast in two days.

Now for the oldest story we have ever narrated and the author who many believe wrote the first true work of science fiction.

Mary Shelley was born in London in 1797. She did not have an easy life. Her mother died 11 days after giving birth to her. Her father remarried but she and Mary didn’t get along. IN 1814 Mary began a romance with one of her father’s political followers, Percy Shelley, even though he was already married. She and Perry faced ostracism, constant debt and the death of their prematurely born daughter.

Mary Shelley is best known for her novel Frankenstein which was originally released anonymously on the first of January 1818. Why was it published anonymously? Because she was afraid that the nature of the subject matter would cause such an outrage if written by a woman that she would lose her children. At the time it would have been very shocking for a woman to write a novel about murder and horror.

In addition to several novels, Shelley wrote more than 20 short stories. This is the first, but will not be the last time you will hear one of her stories on our podcast.

First published in 1833 in The Keepsake, The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Almost everyone had a bomb shelter. You had to have one, in fact, you needed the latest model because the Russians were always developing new weapons that could penetrate the old bomb shelters. Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Night Shift by Frank M. Robinson - Werewolf Stories

31 oktober 2023 | 23 min

Curse of the Blue Man by Lawrence M. Jannifer - Horror Stories

29 oktober 2023 | 24 min

He roamed the streets of the city at night, striking terror into the hearts of young girls... from his body a strange blue light glowed... in his hand was an iron bar, stained and crusted with blood… Curse of the Blue Man by Lawrence M. Jannifer, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Commenting on the replay from our most recent live broadcast on YouTube helius2011 says, “Greetings from the UK! I hope I can join a live show at some point. Scott, thank you for creating the best sci-fi channel and bringing back so many wonderful vintage sci fi stories.”

Thanks, Helius2011! That’s one of the reasons we created our newsletter, so we can let you know when we’re going live.

Commenting on Robert Silverberg’s Hero From Yesterday zaccooke had this to say, “Have heard before but Scott's reading is best.”

Thank you, Zac! What a nice thing to say.

You are important to us, and you are appreciated. We are thankful for every comment and every review.

Laurence M. Janifer makes his debut on the podcast with a story from Monster Parade Magazine in March 1959. Turn to page 36 for Curse of the Blue Man by Laurence M. Janifer…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Werewolves are supposed to haunt lonely, back-country roads. That seems a little silly, when you consider that most beasts of prey go where the game is thickest. Now at night, in the larger cities… The Night Shift by Frank M. Robinson. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Red Room by H. G. Wells - Gothic Horror Short Story

28 oktober 2023 | 32 min

The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce - Gothic Horror Story

27 oktober 2023 | 31 min

The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson - Scary Stories

26 oktober 2023 | 40 min

They were in a boat all alone on a foggy night in the middle of the Pacific ocean. But they weren’t alone. A strange voice cries out in the darkness, in search of food, but he is unwilling to be seen. The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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English author William Hope Hodgson was born in 1877 in the hamlet of Blackmore End in Essex, the son of the Reverend Samuel Hodgson, a priest, and Lissie Sarah Brown. Hodgson was a runaway at the age of 13 in an attempt to be a sailor. He was returned to his family but managed to convince his father to allow him to be apprenticed as a cabin boy.

In 1902, Hodgson appeared on stage with handcuffs and other restraining devices supplied by the Blackburn police department and applied the restraints to Harry Houdini, who had previously escaped from the Blackburn jail.

Hodgson was interested in physical fitness and wrote several articles on the subject but found it difficult to make a living. Inspired by authors Edgar Allan Poe, H. G. Wells, and Jules Verne, Hodgson turned his attention to fiction. Hodgson's first short story was "The Goddess of Death" in 1904. Today’s story was published three years later.

From the November 1907 issue of The Blue Book Magazine turn to page 136 for The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we go back to 1907, A sordid tale of jealousy and murder. He suspected his wife was having an affair and unleashed a plan to discover the truth. Would the truth destroy his family and lead him down the path to insanity? The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Thing Behind Hell's Door by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Audiobook

25 oktober 2023 | 35 min

A week of scary stories for Halloween begins today, It seemed to be human... but it was inside out, all its organs exposed... the heart beating, the lungs breathing, the stomach digesting... and now, the Thing began to come toward him... its mouth working hideously! The Thing Behind Hell's Door by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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We were live on YouTube about a month ago when one of our listeners asked us what we were doing for Halloween, and it had never crossed my mind. Well, thanks to that YouTube live we have a week’s worth of Halloween stories for you. We would love to communicate with you, so you never miss it when we go live, and that’s why we started a newsletter. You can sign up using the link in the description and it’s important to know that it’s a double opt in. Which means that when you fill out the form, please check your email and click on the link, if you don’t, you’re not subscribed.

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We’re going to kick off a week’s worth of scary stories with author Robert Silverberg. At one time in their career or another most authors used pen names and Silverberg was no exception.

In fact, he used more than 40 pen names that we know of. Today’s story was written by Silverberg as Alex Merriman. From Monster Parade Magazine in March of 1959, the first story in the issue can be found on page 8. It looked human–except it was inside out! The Thing Behind Hell's Door by Robert Silverberg…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we go back 116 years, They were in a boat all alone on a foggy night in the middle of the Pacific ocean. But they weren’t alone. A strange voice cries out in the darkness, in search of food, but he is unwilling to be seen. The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Short Stories

24 oktober 2023 | 22 min

No Morning After by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories

23 oktober 2023 | 19 min

The Supreme Scientist on a planet more than 500 light-years away from earth recognizes trouble when he sees it. Can a representative from this far away planet communicate with an earthling in time to save humanity? No Morning After by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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We are so thankful for you and every one of our listeners around the world. Thanks to you our podcast is growing and we are so thankful to be receiving so many emails and comments.

Andre'a, from Melbourne Australia left us this comment on Spotify, “Absolutely love this podcast! The narrator successfully places the listeners into the story every time. Thank you.”

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Commenting on Slay-Ride on Spotify Tif Lövé says, “That was one psychotic story—loved it! I listen while cleaning house, when tv sci-fi would be too distracting, always great audio short stories. Glad I found your podcast!”

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If not for our friend Jesse Willis, who knows more about vintage sci-fi than anybody I know, there are a lot of stories we narrate that we would never have discovered. This is one of the many. From Time To Come in 1954, No Morning After by Arthur C. Clarke…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, They were a peaceful people and somehow

couldn't stand the thought of executing their only criminal. The answer was to discover a—Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Nice Girl With 5 Husbands by Fritz Leiber - Fritz Leiber Short Stories

22 oktober 2023 | 32 min

Dust Unto Dust by Lyman D. Hinckley - Golden Age Science Fiction

21 oktober 2023 | 37 min

The Turning Wheel by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Short Stories

20 oktober 2023 | 58 min

A Message From Our Sponsor by Henry Slesar - Henry Slesar Short Stories

19 oktober 2023 | 29 min

Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne - Ross Rocklynne Short Stories

18 oktober 2023 | 44 min

Rat Race by George O. Smith - George O Smith Science Fiction Audiobook

17 oktober 2023 | 37 min

The idea was to build an electronic gadget; that it turned out to be a rat trap was purely accidental. And that it turned out to have the highly undesirable effects it had. Rat Race by George O. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Vintage Sci-Fi 6 12 hours

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Today’s story can be found in the August 1947 issue of Astounding Science Fiction Magazine. Turn to page 55 for Rat Race by George O. Smith…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Harvey was a most unusual little man. A Cosmos-minded man with great singleness of purpose. He could discover asteroid-juncture faults with the greatest of ease, and "perp" planets, too.... But could he find Anna from Oregon who doubted his greatest discovery of all? Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Before Eden by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C Clarke Short Stories

16 oktober 2023 | 33 min

The Cosmic Express by Jack Williamson - Short Science Fiction Audiobooks

15 oktober 2023 | 34 min

Human nature is unchanging and will probably not change fundamentally for countless ages in the future. We look back now to the days before the automobile and before electricity and the hundred and one other mechanical conveniences that simplify life in so many ways. Just so people of the future will in all likelihood look back on pre-television and pre-flying days and wish themselves back in the exciting days of primitive life. Our well-known author gives us here a thought-provoking bit of literature of scientific interest. The Cosmic Express by Jack Williamson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Jack Williamson was born in 1908 in the Arizona territory when covered wagons were the primary form of transportation and Apaches still raided the settlers. His father was a cattle man, but for young Jack, the ranch was anything but glamorous. "My days were filled with monotonous rounds of what seemed an endless, heart-breaking war with drought and frost and dust-storms, poison-weeds and hail, for the sake of survival." Young John, he was born John Stewart Williamson but went by Jack, saw an ad for a free issue of Amazing Stories Magazine and soon his goal was to be a science fiction writer. He started writing and his first story, The Metal Man, appeared in the December 1928 issue of Amazing Stories. Jack was only 20.

Two years later, the year was 1930, the first football World Cup took place, Mickey Mouse made his first appearance in comic form, Pluto was officially discovered and named as a planet and although the decade had just begun, author Jack Williamson was already being talked about as one of the most popular science fiction writers on the planet. The short novel The Green Girl is one of the reasons why he was so popular.

In November 1930 today’s story was published in Amazing Stories magazine. They must’ve numbered pages differently back in the day because our story begins on page 752 and there aren’t 752 pages in that magazine. Well anyway, go to page 752 and you will find,The Cosmic Express by Jack Williamson…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Venus wasn’t the virgin planet Mankind had always assumed. It was simply that we got there too soon. Before Eden by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Progeny by Philip K. Dick - PKD Audiobook

14 oktober 2023 | 48 min

Intelligent parents readily understand why they must not try to educate and train their children. Robots do it much better; they do not confuse them with complexes or emotions or petty impulses. Even tired old Ed Doyle could tell you that much… Progeny by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Spotify sent us an email yesterday notifying us about all the comments and reviews we’ve been receiving which we didn’t even know about. JillieSue says, “Love the reader. HG Wells was waaaaaay ahead of his time.” Thank you for the compliment JillieSue and we agree Wells was way ahead of his time!

Sandman says, “Discovered this podcast by accident now listen most nights all the way across here in Scotland, great narration, love the stories... More Isaac Asimov if possible 😁” Thank you Sandman and you’ll be happy to know there’s more Asimov on the way.

The brilliant mind of Philip K. Dick is once again on display today on the podcast. From the tattered pages of the November 1954 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine comes a story that’s starting to sound all the more realistic in the world we live in today, some 69 years after it was written.

Our story can be found on page 64, Progeny by Philip K. Dick…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Human nature is unchanging and will probably not change fundamentally for countless ages in the future. We look back now to the days before the automobile and before electricity and the hundred and one other mechanical conveniences that simplify life in so many ways. Just so people of the future will in all likelihood look back on pre-television and pre-flying days and wish themselves back in the exciting days of primitive life. Our well-known author gives us here a thought-provoking bit of literature of scientific interest. The Cosmic Express by Jack Williamson. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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A Traveler in Time by August Derleth - Time Travel Audiobook

13 oktober 2023 | 34 min

The Repairman by Harry Harrison - The Repairman Audiobook Harry Harrison

12 oktober 2023 | 39 min

Z by Charles L. Fontenay - Science Fiction Audiobooks Full Length

11 oktober 2023 | 59 min

The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak - Creepy Stories

10 oktober 2023 | 84 min

Home is the Spaceman by George O. Smith - Space Travel Science Fiction

9 oktober 2023 | 28 min

Enright was coming home, which should have been good, since he was the first Earthman ever to go faster than light. But when he'd been gone eighteen months in a ship that was supplied for only ten days, the authorities were just a trifle curious...Home is the Spaceman by George O. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Another 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, this review was written by Proenker, “Awesome Podcast. I enjoy all your amazing stories so much. It’s great to hear so many classic tales. Thanks for all the great content.” Thank you Proenker! We’d love it if you give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, if you think we deserve it.

And another email, this one from Juan, “Excellent podcast. Would love to hear more of Asimov’s stories, or other authors with similar easy and enjoyable style. Also, looking forward to the upcoming stories for this month.”

Thanks Juan, and you’ll be happy to know there’s more Asimov on the way soon. We love hearing from you, you can email us at [email protected].

George O. Smith is another of those authors that most people have never heard of. When I first stumbled upon Mr. Smith I liked his work so here he is. George Oliver Smith, born in Chicago in 1911 was a consistent contributor to Astounding Science Fiction during the Golden Age of Science Fiction of the 1940s. His collaboration with the magazine's editor, John W. Campbell, Jr. was interrupted when Campbell's first wife, Doña, left him in 1949 and married Smith. Yea, that tends to mess up a relationship between friends.

He wrote about 70 short stories and novels, most of them in the 1940s and 50s.

Today marks the beginning of several stories written by George O. Smith that you will hear, here on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Open the pages of Rocket Stories magazine, a publication that debuted in April 1953 and disappeared three issues later after the September 53 issue. The 2nd issue which came out in July gave us the story you’re about to hear. Turn with me to page 50 for, Home is the Spaceman by George O. Smith…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Alone, accursed, he set out on the long, dark voyage to the forbidden gateway to worlds beyond life itself—restless forever with an ultimate knowledge, possessing which no man could die! The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Crawlers by Philip K. Dick - Creepy Stories - Scary Stories

8 oktober 2023 | 23 min

Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Science Fiction

7 oktober 2023 | 44 min

Upon the Dull Earth by Philip K. Dick - Scary Stories, Creepy Stories

6 oktober 2023 | 66 min

Forsyte's Retreat by Winston Marks - Sci Fi Short Stories

5 oktober 2023 | 40 min

King of the Hill by James Blish - Sci Fi Audiobook

4 oktober 2023 | 32 min

A madman can be prevented frombomb-throwing—but a mad world? King of the Hill by James Blish, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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We’re going live tomorrow, Thursday October 5th on YouTube. We will be live at 8 PM in London. That’s 3 PM in Toronto, 2 in Kansas City and Chicago, Noon in Seattle and Los Angeles. There’s a link in the description so you can join us.

Author James Blish makes his debut on the podcast today. Blish was born in 1921 in East Orange, New Jersey. While he was in high school, he published a sci-fi fanzine, The Planeteer. Blish became a member of the Futurian Science Fiction Society in New York City and became close friends with members Damon Knight and C. M. Kornbluth.

He wrote just over 90 short stories and 9 novels.

Our story can be found in the very first issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in November 21955, on page 56, King of the Hill by James Blish…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Sextus Rollo Forsyte had his trouble with the bottle, but nothing out of a bottle ever produced such a hotel as the Mahoney-Plaza: only 260 rooms ... only two guests to a room ... but accommodating 5200 guests—all at the same time!... Floor please? Forsyte’s Retreat by Winston Marks. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Elephant Circuit by Robert A. Heinlein - Science Fiction Short Story

3 oktober 2023 | 42 min

The exposition was easily the biggest John Watts had ever seen, and he’d seen them all. Yet, besides its size, there was something else strange about this fair–it was just a little out of this world! The Elephant Circuit by Robert A. Heinlein, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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We’re going live again in two days on October 5th on YouTube. We will be live at 8 PM in London. There’s a link in the description so you can join us and I hope you do.

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We receive a lot of requests and many of them are for stories by Robert A. Henlein. He was born on July 7th, 1907, in Butler Missouri. His family moved to Kansas City later that year. He was a voracious reader and using the library cards of his siblings he read all the science fiction books in the Kansas City Public Library.

He was in the Navy for a short period of time before he was medically discharged. He gave politics a shot but that didn’t go well so in 1938 he was unemployed and broke. A year later he wrote his first short story, “Life Line” which he sold to Astounding Science Fiction magazine for 70 dollars, equivalent to about $1,500 today. He would go on to write 32 novels and 59 short stories during his incredible career.

From the pages of the October 1957 issue of Saturn magazine, let’s turn to page 116 for The Elephant Circuit by Robert A. Heinlein…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A madman can be prevented from bomb-throwing—but a mad world? King of the Hill by James Blish. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard - Science Fiction Audiobook Short Story

2 oktober 2023 | 22 min

Exhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick - Sci Fi Audiobook

1 oktober 2023 | 37 min

The Pause by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Audiobook

30 september 2023 | 35 min

What happens when things go wrong at the Atomic Energy Commission? When meters stop working and there is no uranium? Is the enemy about to strike? The Pause by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Tomorrow we’ll kick off the month of October with a new short sci-fi story every day. That’s 32 straight days with a new episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast!

During his lifetime, Isaac Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. We will hear from all three of these fabulous authors in consecutive days in October.

Today we go back to the days when the U.S. launched its first satellite and NASA was established. You could buy a bleacher seat to see the New York Yankees win their 18th World Series title for $2.10. Gas was 30 cents a gallon in the US, and the Peace Symbol was designed by a British textile designer named Gerald Holtom for use by England's Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

The year was 1958 and nuclear war was on the mind of author Isaac Asimov. From the pages of the paperback publication Time To Come edited by August Derleth The Pause by Isaac Asimov…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, As curator of the Twentieth Century Exhibit, George Miller felt that to do a good job he had to live his work. Then, one day, somebody got into his exhibit, and he went to investigate… Exhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Arm of the Law by Harry Harrison - Robot Science Fiction Short Story

28 september 2023 | 44 min

Tanks by Murray Leinster - Murray Leinster Stories

26 september 2023 | 73 min

The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells - Short Stories Audiobook

23 september 2023 | 51 min

The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Sci Fi

21 september 2023 | 46 min

Survey Team and Souvenir by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Audiobook Short Story

18 september 2023 | 64 min

Strange Eden by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick Short Stories

16 september 2023 | 39 min

Johnson wanted to leave the verdant world, but Brent was bound he’d have a look around. He did, and found a reason to stay–unluckily… Strange Eden by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

This is episode 100 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, which probably means more to us than it does to you. It’s a significant milestone but we are just getting started.

Another 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, written by goldfischegirl69, “My Favorite Bedtime Listen. My happy place is listening to these expertly narrated sci-fi stories every night before bed. They are so soothing and relaxing. I love the feeling of being transported to another world. So grateful for each and every episode. Thank you! ❤️” Well, goldfischegirl69 thank you! My happy place is reading excellent reviews from people like you. Even if you listen to us on YouTube or another podcast player you can go to Apple podcasts and leave a review. Your 5-star ratings and excellent reviews encourage others to check us out. Thanks in advance should you choose to leave us a review.

If you listen on Spotify, please give us a 5-star rating, if you think we deserve it. So far, we have 68 5-star ratings on Spotify. Thank you!

We decided to feature a Philip K. Dick story for our 100th episode because we began the podcast with PKD’s The Hanging Stranger almost 19 months ago. We’ll kick off our next 100 episodes with a double shot of Philip K. Dick in three days.

Our story can be found in the December 1954 issue of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy. Brent only wanted to look around the planet; the trouble was, he looked too far! Turn to page 66 for Strange Eden by Philip K. Dick…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, a special Twofer Tuesday. A double shot of Philip K. Dick. A brave new world or was it the long way home–for these men. And, A hideous nightmare seemed the culture of Williamson’s world–to men who knew nothing of beauty. Survey Team and Souvenir by Philip K. Dick. That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode

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Invasion by Murray Leinster - Sci Fi Audiobooks Full Length

14 september 2023 | 73 min

And It Comes Out Here by Lester Del Rey - Time Travel Science Fiction Audiobook

12 september 2023 | 37 min

There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! And It Comes Out Here by Lester del Rey, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Lester del Rey was an interesting fellow. He often told people his real name was Ramon Felipe Alvarez-del Rey. But his sister confirmed that his name was in fact Leonard Knapp. He told people his father was a poor sharecropper but that’s not true either. It seems Lester del Rey was destined to become a great storyteller.

He was born in 1915, some say he was born in Clydesdale, Minnesota, but I looked and looked and couldn’t find Clydesdale, Minnesota. Wonder if that was made up too? His mother died shortly after he was born, his father hired a woman to care for him and his older sister, eventually marrying the woman. But she didn’t able to connect with young Lester, actually Leonard.

In 1931, at the age of 16, he moved by himself to Washington D.C. to attend George Washington University on a scholarship. He didn’t stay long. For the next two years he supported himself doing a variety of odd jobs and writing poetry. He sold 20 poems to various publications before coming to the realization that poetry was not his thing.

In 1938 he wrote a science fiction short story on a dare from a friend after he criticized the work of a professional writer. He wrote “The Faithful” in one day and submitted it to Astounding Science Fiction magazine. Eight days later he got a check in the mail and his professional writing career had begun. By the way, you will hear “The Faithful” in a future episode.

Let’s open the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in February 1951, turn to page 62 for And It Comes Out Here by Lester del Rey…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The whole fighting fleet of the United Nations is caught in Kreynborg's marvelous, unique trap. Invasion by Murray Leinster. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber - Science Fiction Audiobook Short Story

9 september 2023 | 29 min

The wars of the far future will be fought with giant spaceships, but it will still take the infantryman to hold down the planets. And some of the thoughts bred in the foxholes of Mars or Alpha Centauri Duo or Rigel Tres will be fully as bitter as some of those dredged up in the foxholes of Earth. The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We love reading your emails. This one comes from Graeme Dalling, “I came across your podcast 2 weeks ago, and I have been listening to all the back episodes as often as I can. Thank you so much for a wonderful and entertaining show. The narration is top notch, very easy and enjoyable to listen to. I am blind, so access to printed material is very limited to either very large magnification devices or Text to Speech reading. To hear my favourite authors and alot of new ones (to me) read out so well, is such a marvellous find! Again, a very big Thank you!!! Graeme Dalling, South Australia.”

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Commenting on “The Wall of Darkness” Stephen Kagan says, “An enthralling story beautifully told!” Thanks Stephen!

Fritz Leiber returns today with an interesting science fiction short story about war set on Mars. “What is it we’re fighting against,” he wondered–and what for? rWe find our story on page 125 in the June 1952 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories, The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber…

In three days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! And It Comes Out Here by Lester del Rey.

That’s in three days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Slay-Ride by Winston Marks - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Story

7 september 2023 | 26 min

Who ever thought that Frane Lewis—wholesale triggerman, spaceways pirate—would be the sweating victim of a simple, webbed, nylon garment known as spaceman's underwear? Slay-Ride by Winston Marks, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We get a lot of emails at [email protected] and a lot of comments on our YouTube channel. Some of the more recent YouTube comments include this from “trevorwheatley4166” “Thank you for all your story telling. It's a fresh breath of life to hear, also extremely MELLO.”

Thanks Trevor, I’m guessing MELLO is good!

This from “sleepywilliams6381” who commented on “Let’s Get Together by Isaac Asimov” “Another great story by a great author and narrator, as usual. Keep up the good work.”

Thank you Sleepy!

DebMurphyBits also commented on “Let’s Get Together” “Good one!!!! I’ve listened to quite a few of your episodes now and why you don’t have hundreds of thousands of followers yet is beyond me. Great narrations and awesome story picks!! What timing this one is, now, with artificial intelligence coming together with robotics and the dawn of a real life technological revolution. Keep up the stories please”

Deb, we are thankful for you and every listener and follower we have. Hopefully those hundreds of thousands of followers you mentioned are on their way!

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you know Winston Marks is one of my personal favorites. He was a busy man from 1953 to 1955 with 46 stories published in a variety of magazines. Although our story originally appeared in Planet Stories magazine in 1953 it can also be found in Science Fiction Monthly published in Australia in September 1956.

Let’s turn to page 25 in the November 1953 issue of Planet Stories magazine for Slay-Ride by Winston Marks…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The wars of the far future will be fought with giant spaceships, but it will still take the infantryman to hold down the planets. And some of the thoughts bred in the foxholes of Mars or Alpha Centauri Duo or Rigel Tres will be fully as bitter as some of those dredged up in the foxholes of Earth. The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber.

That’s In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak - Classic Science Fiction

5 september 2023 | 75 min

Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Stories

2 september 2023 | 44 min

The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long - Sci Fi Short Stories

31 augusti 2023 | 38 min

The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

29 augusti 2023 | 73 min

Of Withered Apples by Philip K. Dick - Science Fiction Short Stories

26 augusti 2023 | 26 min

Something was tapping on the window. Blowing up against the pane, again and again. Carried by the wind. Tapping faintly, insistently. Lori, sitting on the couch, pretended not to hear. She gripped her book tightly and turned a page. The tapping came again, louder, and more imperative. It could not be ignored. Of Withered Apples by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

I received an email recently asking why I read reviews on the podcast. The answer is simple, it’s my way of publicly saying thank you for taking the time and effort to write a review for us. It means a lot to me when I read your review. And if I knew the names of all 57 of you, so far, who have rated us on Spotify I’d read those too. By the way our rating on Spotify is 4.9, probably 4.98 if they added a decimal point, and on Apple podcasts it’s 4.99! Thank you!!

Our most recent review on Apple Podcasts comes to us from RLVader who says, “The Best Sci-fi podcast to date! I have listened to every sci-fi podcast I can find. This is by far the best and most consistent one I have come across. Great selection of stories and superb narration.” Wow! Thanks RLVader.

We’ve showcased Philip K. Dick more than any other author on the podcast. Why? Because you keep asking for more PKD and the episodes with a Philip K. Dick story are among the most listened to episodes we have.

“Of Withered Apples” appeared in Cosmos Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine. If that publication doesn’t ring a bell, well, it’s because there were only four issues. From the July 1954 issue let’s turn to page 21 for “Of Withered Apples” by Philip K. Dick…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, the follow-up to “The Stainless Steel Rat”, It might seem a little careless to lose track of something as big as a battleship... but interstellar space is on a different scale of magnitude. But a misplaced battleship—in the wrong hands!—can be most dangerous. The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison.

That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Stainless Steel Rat by Harrison Harrison - Science Fiction Short Stories

24 augusti 2023 | 60 min

All human history shows that not all humans are men; some are mules, and some are wolves–and there are always a few rats. The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is growing like a weed out of control, all over the world, and baby there ain’t no pesticide! We’re seeing phenomenal growth in Australia which now boasts 3 out of the top 10 cities for weekly listens to our podcast. There are more downloads every week in Melbourne, Australia than any other city in the world. Brisbane is 7th and Adelaide is 9th. Thanks Australia! And we thank you, no matter where you are listening to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Harry Harrison has been on the podcast before with the short story “The Robot Who Wanted To Know”. That story is only 18 minutes long. What you’re about to hear today is considerably longer, about an hour, and it’s the first of two stories you will hear by Harry Harrison in the next 5 days. “The Stainless Steel Rat” is a series of science fiction short stories and novels written by Harrison over four decades.

Today’s story is the first of twelve in the series featuring James Bolivar diGriz, the fictional character created by Harrison. Let’s turn to page 41 in the August 1957 issue of Astounding Science Fiction Magazine for “The Stainless Steel Rat” by Harry Harrison…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, something was tapping on the window. Blowing up against the pane, again and again. Carried by the wind. Tapping faintly, insistently. Lori, sitting on the couch, pretended not to hear. She gripped her book tightly and turned a page. The tapping came again, louder, and more imperative. It could not be ignored. Of Withered Apples by Philip K. Dick. That’s this week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley - Science Fiction Short Stories Audiobook

22 augusti 2023 | 39 min

Spacemen Die at Home by Edward W. Ludwig - Science Fiction Short Stories

16 augusti 2023 | 37 min

One man's retreat is another's prison... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Spacemen Die At Home by Edward W. Ludwig, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We appreciate your 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Gtree10 says. “Always a joy when a new story drops. Such a wonderful podcast, being able to listen to these great lost sci-fi stories from a range of authors (some well-know, some unknown). The reader does an incredible job bringing the stories to life. I eagerly look forward to next show dropping."

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Kaydon Tye says, “A must listen to for sci-fi fans! I found the lost sci-fi podcast shortly after having a conversation about Philip K Dick with the attendant at the Holter Museum of Art in Helena Montana and looked for more about him. Being a big fan of classic and vintage literature I was pleasantly surprised to find your podcast. I was thrilled to see Philip K Dick as the pilot episode. I’ve been enjoying the narrator bring to life the story like an old time radio drama. From “The Plagiarist of Rigel IV” to “The Mind Digger” I hang on to every word to the end. I give the sci-fi podcast five stars and say it is a must listen for sci-fi fans.”

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Born in Tracy, California in July 1920, Edward William Ludwig had 16 short science fiction stories published in the 1950s, 6 in the 60s, 1 in the 70s and 2 short sci-fi stories in the 80s. We know he died in 1990 at the age of 69 and that’s about it.

The story we’re about to hear was his 5th published story in the 1950s. Turn to page 75 in the October 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine for Spacemen Die At Home by Edward W. Ludwig…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The most dangerous game, said one writer, is Man. But there is another still more deadly! Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley. That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

If you like vintage science fiction stories from Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells, Harlan Ellison and others, you will love The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast!

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Planet of Dreams by James McKimmey Jr - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

8 augusti 2023 | 22 min

Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak - Science Fiction Short Stories Audiobook

2 augusti 2023 | 49 min

The Barbarians by Algis Budrys - Science Fiction Short Stories Audiobook

25 juli 2023 | 68 min

History was repeating itself; there were moats and nobles in Pennsylvania and vassals in Manhattan and the barbarian hordes were overrunning the land. The Barbarians by Algis Budrys, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

“He was in some ways the best writer of his kind around. He made sentences come alive better than most writers. I’m not talking just about science fiction writers.” The words of writer, editor, and literary agent Frederik Pohl–at 89 about Algis Budrys.

Budrys was born in 1931 in what was then East Prussia, Germany. At the end of his life Budrys still remembered what he had seen from the second-story window of his parents’ apartment on a spring day in 1936. Adolf Hitler, “in an open black Mercedes with his arm propped up. I’m sure he had an iron bar up his sleeve, because he couldn’t have kept his arm that particular way for so long otherwise.”

In 1936, when his father failed to get the Paris posting he’d requested, he was assigned to New York instead. Budrys’s parents, desperate to survive in Depression-era America, ended up running a chicken farm in rural New Jersey.

“My big breakthrough came when Miss Anderson, who owned the general store in Dorothy, New Jersey, gave me a bunch of unsold magazines, including Astonishing Stories, edited by Frederik Pohl,” Budrys said. And his love for science fiction began.

He wrote 10 novels and about 135 short stories.

When you turn to page 58 in If Worlds of Science Fiction in February 1958 you might be surprised to see John Sentry’s name as the author, but you will know the man who wrote The Barbarians is Algis Budrys…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Achieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible—and inescapable! Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak.

That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Man Who Liked Lions by John Bernard Daley - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

18 juli 2023 | 40 min

The Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

15 juli 2023 | 53 min

“Only Shervane dared to learn the mind-shattering truth of that incredible barrier!” The Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Last week was a record for us, more podcast listeners, and more YouTube listeners than ever before. We also received more emails, comments, ratings, and reviews. Thanks for your support.

keithstump1712 commented on a YouTube video, “These stories are greatly welcome here in the High Andes of Peru during our long winter nights.” Thanks Keith. Stephen sent us an email, “Greetings from Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada!”

It's been a delight to discover your podcast and storytelling. These stories have been keeping me company on my commute to work. Keep up the wonderful work bringing these old stories back to life and inspiring our imaginations.” Thank you, Stephen.

We love your comments on our YouTube channel and the emails you send us on lostscifi.com or [email protected].

We take requests, and many of you have requested that we go live on YouTube so next Thursday, July 20th at 4 PM US Eastern time we’ll be live on YouTube. We’ll do some narrating, answer any questions you have, and for the most part leave it up to you. If you want to send us questions in advance please do so, [email protected]. That way you can get your question answered even if you can’t be with us live. That’s next Thursday, July 20th at 4 PM US Eastern time, 1 in Los Angeles and Vancouver, 3 PM in the Andes Mountains in Peru, and 9 PM in London. It should be fun; I hope you can join us.

Arthur C. Clarke has been on the podcast before with “A Walk in the Dark”. Today’s story can be found on page 66 of “Super Science Stories” in July, 1949, 74 years ago. “The Wall of Darkness” by Arthur C. Clarke…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A zoo is a place where some people make sport of lower animals. That included Kemper, but for him people were the lower animals! The Man Who Liked Lions by John Bernard Daley. That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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9 Kinda Short Sci-Fi Stories - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

13 juli 2023 | 117 min

Today’s episode is a combination of two requests. You asked for more super short science fiction stories and you asked for longer episodes. So, why not both? We’ve got 9 kinda short sci-fi stories for you in an episode that’s almost two hours long! That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Love the Vibe for yet another 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. “My two cents. Scott Miller lifts everything to a higher—more artistic—level. Probably would elevate the humble phone book to Shakespearean heights!!!! Many thanks.” Thank you, Love the Vibe. If you haven’t already left a review on Apple Podcasts we’d appreciate it if you would.

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We begin with a story from “Weird Tales - A Magazine of the Bizarre and Unusual” in July 1938. Let’s go to page 91 for Escape from Paul Ernst.

Our next story was written by one of those guys we know almost nothing about. In addition to 6 short science fiction stories in the 1950s, Robert Zacks wrote TV episodes for 7 shows in the 50s. From “Startling Stories Magazine” in May 1952, the first story ever published written by Robert Zacks, From Outer Space

August Derleth grew up in Sauk City, Wisconsin. He wrote his first fiction story at 13. His stories were rejected 40 times over 3 years before he sold “Bat’s Belfry” to “Weird Tales Magazine” in 1926. “Birkett’s Twelfth Corpse” can be found in “Strange Stories Magazine” in August 1940.

Evan Hunter has been on the podcast before. He wrote one of my favorites, “The Plagiarist From Rigel IV”. “Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?” We’ll find our story on page 57 of the May 1952 issue of “If Worlds of Science Fiction”, Welcome, Martians!

Up next a short tale about a strange entity on a distant world. Our strange story was written by Henry Kuttner and this is his first short sci-fi story on the podcast. He sold his first story, “The Graveyard Rats” to “Weird Tales Magazine” in 1936. Kuttner contributed several stories to the Cthulhu Mythos genre including today’s story. Open your January 1937 copy of“Weird Tales Magazine” to page 93 for “The Eater of Souls”

Our next story was written by I. M. Bukstein. An exhaustive search for the author found absolutely nothing. “No, sir, we wasn't fooled by them lights in the night sky. Illusionations, we call 'em. Funny though, Willie disappeared that night!” From “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy” in October 1952, turn to page 112 for “Hey Ma, Where’s Willie”

Fredric Brown is known for his mastery of the super short sci-fi stories.Would you try to save your wife from a killer? Seems like a. simple question, but to Mandy's husband, it was one to stump the experts. We’ll find our story on page 100 of “Black Mask Magazine” in November 1948. Cry Silence

We heard from Fritz Leiber only a week ago. “This is how it all began—the terrible civil strife that devastates our world!” Turn to page 57 in the debut issue of “Worlds of Tomorrow Magazine”, in April 1963 for “X Marks the Pedwalk”

Robert Sheckley, made his debut on our podcast just two days ago. We’ll find our story on page 19 of the October-November issue of “Amazing Stories Magazine.” Beside Still Waters“

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Watchbird by Robert Sheckley - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook

11 juli 2023 | 55 min

Strange how often the Millenium has been at hand. The idea is peace on Earth, see, and the way to do it is by figuring out angles. Watchbird by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We added 3 episodes to the podcast last week, and we’re doing it again this week, to say thank you for the explosion of new listeners and to reward you, our listeners who have been with us for a long time.

I had never read a science fiction story by Robert Sheckley until Jesse recommend him. Sheckley was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York on July 16th, 1928. After graduating high school, he hitchhiked across country to California.

He worked several jobs, joined the Army and left military service just two years later. Sheckley graduated from New York University in 1951 and within months his career as a writer took off. In late 1951 he sold his first story, “Final Examination” to “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy” magazine. He wrote more than 120 short stories in the 1950s and he continued writing until he died in 2005.

He not only wrote short stories and novels but TV series episodes too. His 1953 short story “Seventh Victim” was the basis for the Italian film The 10th Victim. It starred Ursula Andress. You will hear “Seventh Victim” in a few weeks here on the podcast.

The movie “Robots” which came out a few weeks ago starring Shailene Woodley is based on the Robert Sheckley short story “The Robot Who Looked Like Me”

The short story you’re about to hear was adapted for the short-lived TV series Masters of Science Fiction. We’ll find our story in the February 1953 publication, “Galaxy Science Fiction” magazine. Turn to page 74 for Watchbird by Robert Sheckley…

In 2 days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, you asked for it and we’re doing it. A combination of two requests. You asked for more super short science fiction stories and you asked for longer episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. So, why not both? We’ve got 9 kinda short sci-fi stories for you in an episode that’s a little over two hours! That’s in 2 days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Planet of the Angry Giants by Robert Silverberg - Science Fiction Short Stories Audiobook

8 juli 2023 | 72 min

The inhabitants of Dunhill V were gigantic. They were peaceful and good natured until something happened to upset them–and then their wrath was truly terrific! Planet of the Angry Giants by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Welcome to our new listeners in Leicester England, Luxembourg, Omaha Nebraska, Inglewood California, Vancouver British Columbia and Annadale Minnesota.

More new 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts. Mo_San says, “By far the most bang for your buck short stories podcast. I’ve listened to a ton of short story podcasts over the years, I can safely say, this is a keeper. I come every week to listen to the latest gem posted on this podcast. The narrator makes it extra special with his performance taking the listener to the universe of the story.” Thanks Mo_San!

And this 5 star rating and review on Apple podcasts comes to us from Zr357, “Outstanding!!! This is hands down the best sci-fi podcast on the planet!! The narration is out of this world!!” Thank you Zr357!

This is our third podcast this week and we’re doing three more podcasts next week. It’s our way of saying thank you to the hundreds of new podcast and Youtube listeners from all over the world. We appreciate you and we listen to you. Send us an email anytime about anything at [email protected].

Big things were happening in August 1959. On August 7th Explorer VI became the first satellite to transmit a live photo of Earth from space. Also, in August 1959 Super Science Fiction magazine featured two stories by Robert Silverberg even though his name isn’t listed in the credits. Silverberg used a pen name for Monsters That Once Were Men which was featured previously on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. He used the pen name Dirk Clinton for the second story in the issue. Turn with me to page 62 for Planet of The Angry Giants by Robert Silverberg

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, a request from Jesse, Strange how often the Millenium has been at hand. The idea is peace on Earth, see, and the way to do it is by figuring out angles. Watchbird by Robert Sheckley. That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Black Ewe by Fritz Leiber - Sci Fi Short Stories Podcast

6 juli 2023 | 45 min

The Mind Digger by Winston Marks - 1950s Science Fiction Short Story

4 juli 2023 | 43 min

There was a reason why his scripts were smash hits—they had realism. And why not? He was reliving every scene and emotion in them! The Mind Digger by Winston Marks, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks for your support of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. One of the ways you can support our podcast is by purchasing a 17-hour audiobook, Science Fiction Grand Masters for a special low price of only $2.97 when you use the coupon code podcast, lowercase letters only at https://lostscifi.com. You can keep it for yourself or gift this audiobook to anyone you choose by using their email address and creating a password, then sharing that password with them so they can access all 17 hours for only $2.97 when you use the coupon code podcast, lowercase letters only at https://lostscifi.com.

You can also support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts even if you don’t normally listen to us on Apple or by leaving a comment on one of the videos on our YouTube Channel.

Thanks to miss hitler who left us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, “A Million miles from here. The stories take me away from this every day world and let’s my imagination shine through!” Another 5-star review from NT MriGuy, “Far out! I’m really enjoying your story telling of vintage sci-fi. I have been pleasantly entertained by your back stories and amounts of historical information. So informative, entertaining and enlightening! Thank you for this gem! T from Texas” Thanks to both of you for your reviews!

Our author, Winston Marks, is one of the reasons we started narrating vintage sci-fi and one of the reasons we call these stories lost sci-fi. About two years ago I started thinking about narrating science fiction because I’m a sci-fi fan. I did some research and discovered thousands of vintage sci-fi short stories that had never been available as audiobooks. Seemed a shame that these amazing stories weren’t available, so I decided to call these stories lost sci-fi, started selling these sci-fi short stories and a few months later The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast was born.

Winston Marks could be the poster boy for Lost Sci-Fi. I like his writing and yet I couldn’t find any of his short stories available in audio.

A writer strives for realism–but to this boy it came easy. He lived his scenes! We’ll find our story on page 77 in the April 1958 Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, The Mind Digger by Winston Marks…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, I have no idea why, but next week’s story is one of my favorites, She Brought Death to All Who Walked Behind Her! The Black Ewe by Fritz Leiber. That’s next week onThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Gun by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Short Stories

27 juni 2023 | 37 min

The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Story Audiobook

20 juni 2023 | 121 min

Mad, impossible world! Sun-blasted by day, cold-wracked by night—and life condensed by radiation into eight days! Sim eyed the Ship—if he only dared reach it and escape! ... but it was more than half an hour distant—the limit of life itself! The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the #1 Science Fiction Podcast in the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica, #3 in Belarus, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland and India. You continue to share and recommend us and you are growing this podcast and we thank you.

So many of you have asked how you can help support The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast financially, so we’ve come up with a solution. Instead of just taking your donations we want to give you something. Go to LostSciFi.com and you will find a 17-hour audiobook, Science Fiction Grand Masters for a special low price of only $2.97 when you use the coupon code podcast, lowercase letters only. You can keep it for yourself or gift this audiobook to anyone you choose by using their email address and creating a password, then sharing that password with them so they can access all 17 hours for only $2.97 when you use the coupon code podcast, lowercase letters only. We’ll have a new audiobook at a special price in a few weeks.

Your request for longer stories brings us to the longest podcast we’ve ever done. Let’s go back in time almost 77 years ago. Turn to page 94 in the fall 1946 issue of Planet Stories Magazine, The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, the return of Philip K. Dick, Nothing moved or stirred. Everything was silent, dead. Only the gun showed signs of life ... and the trespassers had wrecked that for all time. The return journey to pick up the treasure would be a cinch ... they smiled. The Gun by Philip K. Dick.

That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Hated by Frederik Pohl - Short Sci Fi Audiobook

13 juni 2023 | 31 min

After space, there was always one more river to cross ... the far side of hatred and murder! The Hated by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

5 Star reviews continue to pour in from all over the world. DiverBR via Apple Podcasts Brazil gave us 5 stars and writes “I’m glad I found this. Hi from Brazil. This podcast is awesome. A great selection of stories from the golden age of science fiction that I would probably never have heard about if it weren't for this podcast. The narrator does an excellent job, with a clear and calm voice. Indispensable for true science fiction fans.” Thanks for listening and for your review DiverBR.

Another 5-star review, this time from bwdesmo. “A legitimate top tier pod. I can’t do justice to how good this podcast is, truly. The host has an affect and vocal style that’s just perfect. The stories are buried gems, sure, there’s problematic vocabulary but you have to enjoy it in the spirit it’s offered. I LOVE seeing how creative people from 40-50 years ago, imagined how the world would exist. It’s just glorious and I love it.” Thanks, bwdesmo!

Your reviews and 5-star ratings are making a difference in the number of listeners to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, and we thank you. If you haven’t already left us a review on Apple Podcasts, please do so. And thanks for your 5-star ratings on Spotify!

You’ll find today’s story in the January 1958 edition of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine. If you have a copy of the magazine, you’ll see the author is listed as Paul Flehr, even though it was written by Frederik Pohl. It’s possible that The Hated was credited to one of Mr. Pohl’s many alternate names because the first 46 pages of the magazine were taken up by a Frederik Pohl novella titled The Knights of Arthur. Right after that, starting on page 47,
The Hated by Frederik Pohl …

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, a longer podcast thanks to your requests. It’s our first podcast that’s a little longer than two hours. We go back 77 years to the fall of 1946,
Mad, impossible world! Sun-blasted by day,cold-wracked by night—and life condensed byradiation into eight days! Sim eyed theShip—if he only dared reach it andescape! ... but it was more than half anhour distant—the limit of life itself!The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury.

That’s next week onThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson - Audiobook Sci-Fi Short Story

6 juni 2023 | 51 min

Bold and ruthless, he was famed throughout the System as a big-game hunter. From the firedrakes of Mercury to the ice-crawlers of Pluto, he'd slain them all. But his trophy-room lacked one item; and now Riordan swore he'd bag the forbidden game that roamed the red deserts ... a Martian! Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Today’s episode of the podcast marks the debut of Poul Anderson. Anderson was no ordinary science fiction author. He has been called ''one of the five or six most important writers to appear during the science-fiction publishing boom of the decade following the end of World War II.''

To call him prolific would be a vast understatement. His wife, Karen, said she did not know how many books he wrote, saying. ''We lost count after 100.'' As for short stories, I stopped counting at 150.

Poul William Anderson was born on November 25th, 1926, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, to Anton and Astrid Anderson. His father had anglicized the spelling of the family name, originally Andersen. He told his wife she could name their first child, and she chose Poul.

His father died in a car crash when Poul was 11. His mother took him and his brother first to Denmark, then to Maryland, and finally to a 40-acre farm in southern Minnesota.

While growing up in Minnesota Poul found himself spending all of his tiny allowance on subscriptions to science fiction magazines. And so, his love of science fiction began.

A former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, he won numerous awards, including three Nebula and seven Hugo awards. In 1997 the association named him a Grandmaster and he was inducted into the Science Fiction Fantasy Hall of Fame.

He had a few short science fiction stories published in the 1940s, but his career really took off in the 1950s when more than 70 of his stories appeared in Astounding Science Fiction, Super Science Stories, Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy and other publications.

Today’s story appeared in March 1951 in Planet Stories magazine. Let’s turn to page 5 for
Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast,
After space, there was always one more river to cross ... the far side of hatred and murder! The Hated by Frederik Pohl.
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Death Star by James McKimmey Jr. - Science Fiction Short Story

30 maj 2023 | 28 min

For twenty long unholy years Hurtz, the pilot, dreamed of retirement ... and found his "acre of heaven" on a Death Star. Death Star by James McKimmey Jr., that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We have several new 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts. This was written by TCBermy, “Classics from the Masters. Great stories! I listen every week, sometimes the stories are shorts by a famous master of vintage Sci-Fi. Sometimes they are great stories by someone you never heard of. The narrator is perfect, I imagine sitting in front of a classic radio.” Thank you TCBermy!!

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As TCBermy said in his review, “Sometimes they are great stories by someone you never heard of.” He just described James McKimmey Jr. He didn’t write a lot of science fiction and he isn’t very well known. Born in 1923 he grew up mostly in Red Cloud, Nebraska and then graduated from Omaha Central High School. After selling his first short story, he said, "I cared to do nothing as an occupation except write fiction."

Turn to page 68 in the September 1953 edition of “Planet Stories magazine”
Death Star by James McKimmey Jr.

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Bold and ruthless, he was famed throughout the System as a big-game hunter. From the firedrakes of Mercury to the ice-crawlers of Pluto, he'd slain them all. But his trophy-room lacked one item; and now Riordan swore he'd bag the forbidden game that roamed the red deserts ... a Martian! Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson

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The Addicts by William Morrison - Science Fiction Audiobook Short Story

23 maj 2023 | 29 min

Wives always try to cure husbands of bad habits, even on lonely asteroids! The Addicts by William Morrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

The Lost Sci-Fi podcast has hit #2 on Apple Podcasts in the Cayman Islands, #3 in Belarus, and we’ve recently been #3 in Poland, Denmark, #6 in Brazil and #9 in Australia! Thanks to all our loyal listeners wherever you are.

We have several more 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. This review comes from SasquatchSieber, “Best Classic Sci-Fi Out There! Greetings from Okinawa, Japan. I am hooked on this podcast! I love how the owner gives us history of the author. His voice is perfect for the stories! I have binge-listened to all the podcasts and now cannot wait for each weeks additions!” Thanks SasquatchSieber!

And this 5 star rating and review comes to us from ThatsMeMomLetMeIn via Apple Podcasts Ukraine, “Always a highlight in my weekly listen. I don’t remember how exactly I found this podcast, but I fell in love with it right away, probably after the first two paragraphs of the narrated story I listened to first. I have a rather big list of podcasts I’m subscribed to, but whenever I see an update from the Lost Sci-Fi, it immediately gets to the first position in my listening queue. Great selection of SciFi works, unparalled narration where everything only adds up to creating a very enjoyable listening experience: the narrator’s deep and clear voice, just the right speed of the narration, and a perfect balance between narrating and voice acting. Are there any plans to include works originally written in languages other than English?” Thank you ThatsMeMomLetMeIn for your review. Most vintage sci-fi was written in English and then translated into foreign languages and distributed around the world. But who knows what the future holds?

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Author William Morrison, who was really Joseph Samachson, has been on our podcast 4 times before today. He also wrote comic books, and he created the Martian Manhunter. You can find out more about Joseph Samachson aka William Morrison in the episode which featured two of his stories, “Unwelcomed Visitor and Spoken For”.

Morrison also wrote under the pen name Brett Sterling. His work, as Sterling, appeared in the Spring 1943 issue of “Captain Future – Man of Tomorrow”. You’ll find his book length novel, “Worlds to Come” in that issue and I’ve included a link to it in the description. It’s the first time we’ve done that so please let me know if you like it. [email protected]

The link https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/luminist/SF/CF_1943_1.pdf

You’ll find today’s story in the January 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine. Turn to page 122 for The Addicts by William Morrison...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, For twenty long unholy years Hurtz, the pilot, dreamed of retirement ... and found his "acre of heaven" on a Death Star. Death Star by James McKimmey Jr.

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A Practical Man's Guide by Jack Vance - Scifi Audiobooks from the 1950s

16 maj 2023 | 26 min

Ralph Banks editor of Popular Crafts Monthly, was a short stocky man with a round pink face, a crisp crew cut, an intensely energetic manner.

When a letter from the Smithsonian Institute came across his desk it caught his attention, A Practical Man's Guide by Jack Vance, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks to K Vomer for another 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “Very enjoyable! Lots of vintage sci-fi stories! Love the narrator’s voice. Also – he gives a little snippet about the history of the writer or what magazine it came from. It’s fun to hear what people have imagined for the future and what life on other planets would be like. Double thumbs up!” Thanks K Vomer! Your reviews and ratings are always appreciated.

John Holbrook Vance, better known as Jack Vance, was born and raised in California. Vance struggled to make ends meet as a young man and worked a number of jobs to survive, a bell-hop, in a cannery, and on a gold dredge, before entering the University of California, Berkeley where he studied mining engineering, physics, journalism and English. He worked for a while as an electrician in the naval shipyards at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He left that job about a month before the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

He started writing science fiction in the 1940s and his first published story was “The World-Thinker” in Thrilling Wonder Stories in the summer of 1945. He would go on to write about 50 short stories in the 40s, 50s and 60s and numerous novels.

One of his best-known titles, “The Dying Earth”, began as a collection of short stories in 1950 and eventually expanded to become a whole series of books set in a far-off future. He won numerous awards: among them three Hugo awards, a Nebula and a World Fantasy award for lifetime achievement. In 1997 he was made a Grand Master of sci-fi, by the ScienceFiction Writers of America.

A 2009 profile in the New York Times Magazine described Vance as "one of American literature’s most distinctive and undervalued voices."

Our story written by the highly acclaimed author is featured in the second edition of Space Science Fiction Magazine, Volume 1 Number 2 in August 1957. And there would be no more Space Science Fiction Magazine. Two issues and that’s it. If you’re interested, you can pick up a copy of the August 57 Space Science Fiction Magazine on Ebay for $35.

Turn to page 102 for A Practical Man's Guide by Jack Vance...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Wives always try to cure husbands of bad habits, even on lonely asteroids! The Addicts by William Morrison.

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A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C Clarke Short Stories

9 maj 2023 | 33 min

Fear and misfortune stalk the strange byways of a lonely planet. A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks to uncle shaun for his 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! “Just what I wanted! This is a superb Sci-Fi podcast. I love everything about it. Keep ‘em coming!” Thanks uncle shaun, we will. We now have 98 ratings on Apple Podcasts in the US. We would love to get to 100 ratings and we could use more reviews too, if you would be so kind. Even if you listen to us using some other player you can go to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5 star rating, if you think it’s deserved and leave a review. We’ll leave a link to Apple Podcasts US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands in the description. Those are the countries where most, but certainly not all, our listeners come from. If you live somewhere else and need a link please send us an email, [email protected].

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Today marks the debut of Sir Arthur Charles Clarke on our podcast. Most people know him from the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, widely regarded as one of the most influential films of all time. Clarke was born in England in December 1917. He said his interest in science fiction began with the November 1928 issue of Amazing Stories magazine at the age of 11, which he read in 1929 after it had been shipped from the United States. Sir Arthur Charles Clarke remembered buying this life changing magazine at Woolworth’s and said, “How I used to haunt that once-famous store during my lunch hour, in search of issues of Amazing, Wonder, and Astounding, buried like jewels in the junk-pile of detective and western pulps!”

Clarke did have some stories published between 1937 and 1945, those stories were published in fanzines. His first professional sale was published in Astounding Science Fiction in April 1946. He was still a member of the Royal Air Force at the time he sold his first two stories to Astounding in 1945. Rescue Party sold first, followed by Loophole which was the first story actually published. Over the next few years his stories appeared regularly in leading pulps, and he always acknowledged them as his ‘launch pad’ to become a writer.

He wrote around 100 short science fiction stories during his career and dozens of novels.