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The Shambler From the Stars by Robert Bloch Dec 21, 2025

A struggling writer’s obsession with forbidden knowledge leads him to a discovery no human mind was meant to grasp. One reckless act opens a doorway to something vast, unseen, and utterly indifferent to human life. The Shambler From The Stars by Robert Bloch. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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I don’t usually do this, but today we’re making an exception. I want to talk about the next story on the podcast—not today’s episode, but the one that follows.

When this story was first published, readers flooded the magazine with letters of protest. They called the author cold. They called the story cruel. They argued it should never have been written the way it was.

Decades later, that same story is considered a cornerstone of hard science fiction. It’s taught, debated, and regularly included on lists of the most important science-fiction stories ever written.

You don’t want to miss this one.

Robert Bloch returns today with a story that first appeared on page 368 in Weird Tales magazine in September 1935, The Shambler From The Stars by Robert Bloch.…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A routine emergency mission becomes an unforgiving test of physics, law, and human conscience. When one hidden mistake is discovered, a pilot must face a decision that no training could ever prepare him for. The Cold Equations by Tom Godwin.

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The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch Dec 15, 2025

A young man plots a quiet inheritance in a decaying waterfront mansion haunted by whispers, rituals, and an uncle who knows far too much. When murder collides with forbidden knowledge, the price of impatience becomes far more than death. The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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How did we release more than 460 episodes without narrating a story by Robert Bloch? That oversight ends today. Born in Chicago in 1917, Bloch is best remembered for Psycho, the novel that became Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film—but that was only one chapter in a remarkable career.

Bloch wrote more than 30 novels and hundreds of short stories, publishing his first tale at just 17. His love of the strange began early: at age ten, when his aunt offered to buy him any magazine he wanted, he chose the August 1927 issue of Weird Tales. Years later, speaking at the First World Fantasy Convention in 1975, Bloch recalled waking early on release day and sprinting to a tobacco-and-magazine shop to buy the latest issue—sometimes sneaking it home under his coat if the cover was especially scandalous.

Today’s story didn’t appear in Weird Tales, but it is unquestionably a weird tale. From Strange Stories, December 1939, turn to page 85—The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch.…

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Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass Dec 12, 2025

The Roggs have finally surrendered, and an old freedom fighter sits across the table from the alien who once held his life in a whip’s shadow. On humanity’s long-awaited day of victory, one last, unexpected gesture will decide what kind of people we’ve truly become. Day Of Reckoning by Morton Klass. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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I had never heard of Morton Klass but saw his name in the same issue of Fantastic Universe where we discovered First Landing. So I read the story and decided to share it with you. Turns out Morton Klass wrote 11 stories that were published in the 1950s, and one in the 60s. Born in Brooklyn in 1927, after his decade long stint writing science fiction, Morton Klass was a professor of anthropology at Barnard College, Columbia University.

From Fantastic Universe in June 1957, on page 37, Day Of Reckoning by Morton Klass.…

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The Homesteader by James Blish Dec 08, 2025

A hard-nosed troubleshooter arrives on the Moon to investigate vanished rocketships, only to stumble onto a secret no human was ever meant to find. Amid lunar dust and deceptive calm, he uncovers a stranger living alone… and a truth that rewrites everything. The Homesteader by James Blish. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

James Blish is best remembered for works like A Case of Conscience which won the Hugo Award in 1959 for Best Novel, and for his influential Cities in Flight series. We have featured just one of Blish’s stories so far on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, King of the Hill, released a little over two years ago.

From Thrilling Wonder Stories in June 1939, turn to page 135 for, The Homesteader by James Blish.…

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The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Dec 05, 2025

In a future where humanity has grown soft, only their self-evolving machine descendants stand between Earth and an unstoppable alien force. As the last humans watch the end of their own era, a new kind of intelligence rises to decide the fate of everything that lives—or once lived. The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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John W. Campbell would become one of the most influential men in early science fiction as the editor of Astounding Science Fiction magazine. In fact Isaac Asimov said he was, "the most powerful force in science fiction ever”.

Campbell encouraged author Cleve Cartmill to write a story—and collaborated closely with him—that laid out the fundamental principles behind building an atomic bomb, nearly a year before the first nuclear test. When the story appeared in print, the accuracy of its scientific details alarmed authorities enough that the FBI showed up at Campbell’s office, demanding that the issue be pulled from newsstands. Campbell argued that suppressing the magazine would draw far more attention to the existence of a secret government project than simply leaving it alone. His reasoning prevailed, and the issue remained in circulation.

If you’ve ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence could mean for humanity’s future you might want to pay close attention to today’s story. First published on page 414 in Amazing Stories in August 1932, The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell…

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The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens Dec 02, 2025

A man awakens in the home of a mysterious scientist after a violent accident, only to discover extraordinary strength coursing through his body. But the secret behind his transformation—and the bizarre experiments around him—hints at forces far beyond anything he imagined. The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We have narrated only one Francis Stevens story before today. The Elf Trap was on the podcast about 8 months ago.

Francis Stevens—born Gertrude Barrows Bennett, is one of the most influential and overlooked early masters of speculative storytelling. Publishing under a pen name, she shaped the foundations of dark fantasy and early science-fiction thrillers long before the genre had a name.

Today’s story is one of scientific ambition, unexpected power, and the thin line between discovery and danger. Let’s travel back in time 121 years to March 1904 and open The Argosy Magazine to page 663, The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens…

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First Landing by Roger D. Aycock Dec 01, 2025

Caught in the fog-choked wilds of Venus, Castle stumbles into a mystery far stranger than the hostile “natives” stalking him through the gloom. His only chance at survival lies in unraveling who — or what — really claims this harsh alien world. First Landing by Roger D. Aycock. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Roger Dee, real name Roger D. Aycock, published extensively throughout the 1950s and 60s, crafting stories that mixed frontier exploration with subtle psychological tension. Today’s story is a perfect example of how he revealed the wonder — and the danger — of stepping onto an alien world for the very first time. From Fantastic Universe magazine in June 1957 on page 62, First Landing by Roger D. Aycock…

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Bonus Episode - A Musical Thank You Nov 30, 2025

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Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara Nov 26, 2025

A desperate Contact Man races to secure a planetary trade contract, only to discover a world ruled entirely by astrology and fear. When a disastrous landing sends him spiraling into the underworld of Mert, he must outwit fate itself to survive — and change the future. Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Before earning the Pulitzer Prize for The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara spent years crafting science fiction rich with energy, sharp humor, and boundless imagination. His sci-fi debut, Orphans of the Void, appeared in 1952 and has already been featured on the podcast. Four years later, in 1956, he returned with today’s tale. So open your 69-year-old issue of Fantastic Universe, November 1956, turn to page 80, and enjoy Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Caught in the fog-choked wilds of Venus, Castle stumbles into a mystery far stranger than the hostile “natives” stalking him through the gloom. His only chance at survival lies in unraveling who — or what — really claims this harsh alien world. First Landing by Roger D. Aycock.

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The Holes by Michael Shaara Nov 22, 2025

A routine survey of an unremarkable planet spirals into dread as two explorers discover a network of perfectly round holes that seem to defy nature, physics, and common sense. What begins as scientific curiosity soon becomes a race to understand what’s growing beneath the sand—and why the holes are widening. The Holes by Michael Shaara. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Every once in a while, I start narrating a story and enjoy it so much that I have to stop, step out of the booth, and search for more by the same author. It happened again today while recording today’s tale. So there’s another story by Michael Shaara in our next episode.

What begins as a routine planetary survey turns strange when two explorers encounter perfectly round shafts that plunge into impossible depths. Their instruments fail, their assumptions crumble, and the truth they uncover is something neither of them could prepare for.

Crack open the June 1954 edition of Fantastic and turn to page 116, The Holes by Michael Shaara…

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The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley Nov 20, 2025

A desperate treasure hunt on the frozen surface of Mars turns explosive when three men uncover the legendary weapons of a vanished civilization. But the greatest danger is not what the Martians left behind — it’s the ambition boiling inside the humans who find it. The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Our previous story, The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke, first appeared in Star Science Fiction Stories in February 1953. While researching that story, we discovered this one as well — published in the very same volume — and we knew we had to share it with you.

Turn to page 155, The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley…

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The Nine Billion Names Of God by Arthur C. Clarke Nov 17, 2025

A team of engineers travels to a remote Tibetan monastery to install a computer meant to complete a centuries-long sacred task. But as the machine nears the end of its work, the engineers realize the monks believe its final output will trigger something far greater than they ever imagined. The Nine Billion Names Of God by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s story is one of Arthur C. Clarke’s most famous and most debated works—The Nine Billion Names of God. First published in 1953, it blends technology, philosophy, and belief in a way that only Clarke could.

In this tale, two engineers trek into the remote Himalayas to help a monastery complete a centuries-old sacred project. What begins as a straightforward installation job slowly reveals an idea so vast and unexpected that it has echoed through science fiction ever since.

Clarke is at his most graceful and unforgettable here. The story later earned the Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 2004. It first appeared in Ballantine Books’ Star Science Fiction Stories anthology in February 1953, released in both paperback and hardcover. We are looking for the last story on page 195, The Nine Billion Names Of God by Arthur C. Clarke…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A desperate treasure hunt on the frozen surface of Mars turns explosive when three men uncover the legendary weapons of a vanished civilization. But the greatest danger is not what the Martians left behind — it’s the ambition boiling inside the humans who find it. The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley.

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Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis Nov 13, 2025

In a rundown San Francisco apartment building, Ellen begins to suspect something monstrous is hiding behind her neighbors’ polite smiles. When the cats go missing and the noises in the walls grow louder, she realizes she might be the only human left who knows the truth. Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s story, Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis, takes us into a San Francisco apartment building where something strange is happening behind closed doors. A dead cat, a frightened tenant, and whispers of a green-skinned intruder turn a normal morning into mounting dread.

Lewis was one of many talented women who wrote for the pulp magazines but never received the recognition they deserved. It’s the only story of hers we’ve been able to uncover, and once you listen, we think you’ll feel the same way we do: if only we had a time machine to urge her to keep writing.

Published in February 1953 in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine on page 100, Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis…

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The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson Nov 10, 2025

A screaming meteor tears out of the sky and leaves more than a crater in its wake—inside it lies a mystery that bends the laws of physics. When Charlie King steps into the blue haze surrounding the fallen stone, he discovers that rescuing the Meteor Girl may require a leap across space-time itself. The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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What would you do if a glowing meteor landed on Earth—not with destruction, but with a doorway to something impossible? Jack Williamson wasn’t just asking that question… he was asking it in 1931, when ideas like relativity, other dimensions, and cosmic portals were still wild, frightening theories rather than sci-fi staples. A love story, a scientific gamble, a leap into the unknown—time to find out how far one man will go to save the woman he loves… even if it means stepping outside the universe itself. From Astounding Stories in March 1931 our story begins on page 404, The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson…

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The Other One by A. H. Gibson Nov 10, 2025

A routine bank delivery turns into a night of sinister secrets when a young clerk visits a wealthy recluse in the lonely hills of West Virginia. What he discovers in the cellar — and later inside a wine cask — reveals a decade-old revenge no one imagined. The Other One by A. H. Gibson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This story by A. H. Gibson delivers the kind of eerie, slow-building tension that early pulp fiction did best. There are no aliens or machines, just good old fashioned pulp fiction.

We know very little about A. H. Gibson, whose story appeared in The Black Cat magazine in the late 1800s — a publication renowned for its strange, psychological, and macabre fiction. Though Gibson never achieved fame, The Other One proves why forgotten writers from the early pulp era deserve rediscovery. It stands as a perfect example of what “lost” truly means — a dark gem waiting to be found again.

From the second issue of The Black Cat in November 1895, on page 34, The Other One by A. H. Gibson…

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Shadow World by Ray Cummings Nov 07, 2025

Two men cross into a mysterious fourth-dimensional world in search of a rare element that could save their own civilization — or destroy another. But the moment they arrive, they discover they are not the only ones with a hidden agenda… and not everyone plans to return alive. Shadow World by Ray Cummings. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s story comes from one of the most influential early architects of the genre, Ray Cummings — a former assistant to Thomas Edison, and one of the first writers to explore parallel dimensions and scientific speculation in popular fiction. Published in Thrilling Wonder Stories in December 1939, Shadow World imagines a hidden reality that exists beside our own, vibrating at a different rate, unseen but real — and it asks what might happen if we found a way to step into it.

We will discover the fourth dimension on page 80, Shadow World by Ray Cummings…

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What’s He Doing in There? By Fritz Leiber Nov 06, 2025

An unsuspecting family hosts Earth’s first Martian visitor… only to discover he’s been locked in their upstairs bathroom for hours. Curiosity turns into panic as they wonder what—exactly—he’s doing in there. What’s He Doing in There? By Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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During his lifetime, Fritz Leiber produced an astonishing range of unforgettable science fiction—brilliant, bold, and always a step ahead of his peers. You don’t earn six Hugo Awards, three Nebulas, two World Fantasy Awards, two British Fantasy Awards, a shelf of additional honors, and the prestigious SFWA Grand Master title unless you consistently deliver greatness.

But Leiber also had a playful side, and some of his most enjoyable work comes from those lighter, offbeat tales. Imagine cracking open the December 1957 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction, flipping to page 69, and suddenly finding yourself in the middle of a very unusual family dilemma. What would you do if you were in their shoes?

What’s He Doing in There? By Fritz Leiber…

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The Man Without A Body by Edward Page Mitchell Nov 04, 2025

A brilliant but reckless scientist unlocks the power to transmit matter through electricity—only to find himself reborn as a talking head in a museum display. His greatest invention has left him literally a man without a body. The Man Without A Body by Edward Page Mitchell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Edward Page Mitchell is one of the great forgotten architects of early science fiction—an author who was doing things in the 1870s and 1880s that the genre wouldn’t “officially” discover for decades. Time travel, teleportation, cybernetics, artificial intelligence… Mitchell wrote it all before most people even had electricity in their homes.

His stories appeared in newspapers, not magazines, which is one reason his name slipped through the cracks of history. But make no mistake—long before Verne, Wells, or Asimov were household names, Edward Page Mitchell was already imagining the impossible and treating it as everyday fact.

First published in The New York Sun on March 25, 1877, this is one of his most remarkable tales—equal parts eerie, inventive, and shockingly modern for its era, The Man Without A Body by Edward Page Mitchell…

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The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long Oct 31, 2025

A mutinous Spaniard slithers into the shadow-soaked hold of an English ship with powder, vengeance, and heresy on his tongue. But in the stinking dark beneath the deck, blades whisper, loyalties bend, and something far worse than steel seems to be waiting. The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The more stories we bring you from Frank Belknap Long, the more we appreciate just how remarkable his imagination truly was. First published in Weird Tales magazine back in February 1932, this chilling tale appeared on page 259, The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long.

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The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg Oct 28, 2025

They came to torment. They Came in Revenge. The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s Halloween week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast — and that means we’re digging into the eerie, the uncanny, and the things that brush past you in the dark when you think you’re alone.

Today’s tale takes us far from Earth — all the way to Mars — but don’t relax just because it’s “out there.” These things don’t stay politely confined to the red planet. In this story, the monsters of Mars don’t just haunt red dust and dead craters… they follow a man across the gulfs of space like a nightmare that refuses to stay in the dream.

Settle in, dim the lights if you dare — and listen close — because once you hear them, you might never un-hear them.

First published on page 34 of Super Science Fiction in October 1959, this one originally carried the byline Charles D. Hammer — and you might be thinking, who? never heard of him.

You actually have heard of him… only not under that name. Charles D. Hammer was a pen name of a writer who would go on to be named a Science Fiction Grand Master.

Listen to this story written by a very familiar name, The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg…

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Transformation by Mary Shelley Oct 27, 2025

A proud young exile meets a storm-working dwarf on a desolate Genoese shore — and in a single Faust-like bargain barters more than he understands. A metamorphosis so literal and so damning it cannot be untold. Or forgotten! Transformation by Mary Shelley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard Oct 26, 2025

A weary King Kull gazes into the forbidden mirrors of Tuzun Thune, seeking wisdom beyond mortal grasp. But in those shifting reflections lies a peril far greater than any enemy he’s ever faced. The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Before there was Conan, there was King Kull—a brooding, introspective warrior-king from the ancient, drowned kingdom of Valusia. Created by Robert E. Howard, Kull first appeared in The Shadow Kingdom in 1929, one of the earliest true “sword and sorcery” tales.

Howard wrote only a handful of complete Kull stories, but they stand among his most thoughtful and dreamlike works. The best known are The Shadow Kingdom, Kings of the Night, and today’s story, The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune—a haunting story about the peril of looking too deeply into one’s own reflection.

You might remember the 1997 movie Kull the Conqueror — starring Kevin Sorbo (of Hercules fame) — which is the only movie explicitly featuring Kull. It was supposed to be a Conan the Barbarian sequel but was reworked into a Kull story when rights issues arose.

We will find our story on page 367 in Weird Tales magazine in September 1929, The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard…

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The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond Oct 22, 2025

Horse-Sense Hank could answer all the problems of science. He could even apply logic to love. But turnips…! The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast our very first Nelson S. Bond story that doesn’t feature everyone’s favorite spacefaring oddball, Lancelot Biggs. Many of you have told us how much you enjoy the Biggs adventures but you also suggested we explore Bond’s other work. So we listened! The Scientific Pioneer shows a different side of Nelson S. Bond’s storytelling. It’s not about rockets or cosmic mishaps, but about a simple country man whose plainspoken wisdom leaves even the brightest scientific minds baffled.

Bond was one of the greats of early science fiction, a man who could make you laugh, think, and feel all in the span of a few pages. From the March 1940 issue of Amazing Stories, turn to page 88 and discover a tale of wit, wonder, and unexpected genius — The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond….

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The Transition Of Juan Romero by H. P. Lovecraft Oct 17, 2025

Beneath the desolate desert lies a chasm that breathes ancient dread. When two men hear the earth itself stir, their world teeters on the brink of a horror beyond human comprehension. The Transition of Juan Romero by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s funny how The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has evolved. Early on, we planned to skip H. P. Lovecraft—so many other narrators had already done many of his stories. But you kept asking for Lovecraft, and we listen. We dipped a toe in… and those episodes quickly became some of our most-listened to. Lesson learned: our podcast is better when we listen to you.

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The story behind The Transition of Juan Romero is nearly as strange as the tale itself. Lovecraft wrote it in a single burst of inspiration—reportedly finishing it in less than a day on September 16, 1919—but, for reasons known only to him, he never chose to publish it during his lifetime. It wouldn’t see print until 1944, seven years after his death. Curiously, it’s often left off lists of his works, almost as if it slipped through the cracks of time—an obscure shadow lurking between his better-known masterpieces. Maybe that’s part of what makes it so fascinating: even forgotten, it still carries that unmistakable Lovecraftian chill.

From the Arkham House publication Marginalia on page 276, The Transition of Juan Romero by H. P. Lovecraft…

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The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond Oct 15, 2025

Lancelot Biggs was an unpredictable quantity, but nobody aboard the Saturn thought he'd ever turn traitor! The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Time to check in on our old friend Lancelot Biggs. Today’s story is the 5th episode in the series, published in Fantastic Adventures magazine in June 1940. Turn to page 92, The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond…

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The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith Oct 14, 2025

Banished from civilization, a weary wanderer stumbles into the cursed desert of Yondo—a realm where nature itself seems possessed by madness. Beneath its crimson skies, he discovers that some horrors are far older—and far more aware—than man ever dreamed. The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Let’s go back in time 99 and a half years ago to the April 1926 issue of Overland Monthly to page 100, The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith…

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The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison Oct 12, 2025

New York was a bad town for robots this year. In fact, all over the country it was bad for robots…. The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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From Fantastic Universe magazine in November 1956, turn to page 59, The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison…

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No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln Oct 08, 2025

A man begins to sense that part of himself has slipped away—only to reappear in Ireland, where he was born. What unfolds is a haunting tale of divided identity and the eerie possibility of living two lives at once. No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Victoria Lincoln dabbled in science fiction only once, writing a single short story in the genre. She was best known as a novelist, biographer, and true crime author, whose career spanned several decades.

Born in 1904 in Fall River, Massachusetts, Lincoln grew up in the same city forever associated with another notorious resident, the infamous Lizzie Borden. In 1967, Lincoln turned her attention to Borden’s story in A Private Disgrace, a deeply researched account of the 1892 murders. The book earned her the prestigious Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, solidifying her reputation as a master of true crime and biography rather than science fiction.

Her single sci-fi story can be found in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in April 1958 on page 70, No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln…

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Shandy by Ron Goulart Oct 06, 2025

Shandy was a teddy bear, a lion, an ape, a rival for Nancy Tanner’s affections.... But what else was he? Shandy by Ron Goulart. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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From the 67 year old pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction in October 1958 we will discover the shape shifting star of the show on page 58, Shandy by Ron Goulart…

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The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard Sep 30, 2025

On a still night under a rising golden moon, a man begins to reveal the strange vision that has haunted him since childhood. What follows is a chilling account of a life he only lives in dreams. The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Open your copy of Weird Tales Magazine in February 1928 to page 257 for a truly weird tale, The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard…

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The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey Sep 29, 2025

She was just a sweet, kind-hearted old landlady who couldn't keep her nose out of other people’s business. This was very unfortunate for Mr. Thobal. The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Let’s step back in time to December 1959, when Fantastic Science Fiction Stories delivered eerie, unforgettable tales. On page 78, Jack Sharkey delivers an atmosphere of dread that creeps in quietly and refuses to let go, reminding readers why the pulp era was a golden age of unsettling imagination, The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, On a still night under a rising golden moon, a man begins to reveal the strange vision that has haunted him since childhood. What follows is a chilling account of a life he only lives in dreams. The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard.

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Don’t Look Now by Henry Kuttner Sep 25, 2025

That man beside you may be a Martian. They own our world, but only a few wise and far-seeing men like Lyman know it! Don’t Look Now by Henry Kuttner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s not uncommon for a good vintage science fiction story to appear in anthologies years after its initial publication. But very few can be found in more than 40 publications. Henry Kuttner himself chose today’s story for the anthology My Best Science Fiction Story.

Originally published in Startling Stories in March 1948 on page 69, Don’t Look Now by Henry Kuttner…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Women will always go on trying to attract men … even when the future seems to have no future! Coming Attraction by Fritz Leiber.

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The Secret Flight of Friendship Eleven by Alfred Connable Sep 24, 2025

Behind closed doors and under the cover of night, a spacecraft rises. Conceived in confidence and launched in silence, this is the unforgettable tale of Friendship Eleven. The Secret Flight of Friendship Eleven by Alfred Connable. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s author, Alfred Connable, had only one published story. Connable was a poli sci graduate of the University of Michigan and had a degree from Yale in playwriting. From the pages of Fantasy & Science Fiction in November 1962 on page 5, The Secret Flight of Friendship Eleven by Alfred Connable…

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Process by A. E. van Vogt and Dear Nan Glanders by Beta McGavin Sep 23, 2025

An ancient intelligence stirs, locked in a struggle for survival against forces both familiar and alien. But when outsiders arrive with their own secret agenda, the battle takes an unexpected and perilous turn. Process by A. E. Van Vogt. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

There are two stories today on the podcast, a short story and a really short story. First up from Fantasy & Science Fiction magazine in December 1950, we leaf through the crackling old pages, chasing the promise of another unusual story which we will find on page 46, Process by A. E. Van Vogt…

Our recent stories have been a little on the unusual side, and this one keeps that streak alive. From the first time I read it, I knew it had to be part of the podcast—I was just waiting for the right moment to share it.

Published in Amazing Stories in August 1962 on page 74, Dear Nan Glanders by Beta McGavin...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Behind closed doors and under the cover of night, a spacecraft rises. Conceived in confidence and launched in silence, this is the unforgettable tale of Friendship Eleven. The Secret Flight of Friendship Eleven by Alfred Connable.

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Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss Sep 22, 2025

A man flees his tedious modern life by traveling back to the age of dinosaurs, convinced he’ll find freedom in prehistoric adventure. But his dream of escape soon reveals just how small—and fragile—he truly is. Poor Little Warrior! By Brian W. Aldiss. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Brian W. Aldiss makes his debut on the podcast today. Aldiss was one of the most celebrated science fiction authors of the 20th century. Born in England, he grew up surrounded by books and began publishing stories in the 1950s. Over his long career, he wrote more than 40 novels and around 400 short stories.

Aldiss won the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, John W. Campbell Memorial Award, and the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.

In 2005 he was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to literature.

He passed away in 2017 one day after his 92nd birthday.

From the pages of Fantasy & Science Fiction in April 1958 let’s go to the last story on page 125, Poor Little Warrior! By Brian W. Aldiss…

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Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell Sep 21, 2025

It doesn't take a heap of leaving to make any house a nightmare. One vanishing door will do nastily. Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author James Bell joins a long list of vintage sci-fi authors we know nothing about. He wrote two stories that were published in the 1960s and that’s that.

By the way, in case you were wondering, the word Cattywonkus does not appear in the Merriam Webster dictionary. However Cattywampus is in the dictionary.

From the May 1960 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction on page 37, Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell…

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Cosmic Tragedy by Thomas S. Gardiner Sep 19, 2025

Humanity’s reach for the stars promised glory, but destiny had other plans. In the vast silence of space, triumph and tragedy walk side by side. Cosmic Tragedy by Thomas S. Gardiner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Thomas S. Gardiner may have only written one story, or he may have written five or six, there are conflicting reports so we can’t be sure. But we do know this story was published in Comet magazine in March 1941 on page 116, Cosmic Tragedy by Thomas S. Gardiner…

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Gambler's Asteroid by Manly Wade Wellman Sep 18, 2025

Patch Merrick and Zaarrgon Try to Win a Stake in Order to Escape the Vengeance of a Dazzling but Dangerous Beauty! Gambler's Asteroid By Manly Wade Wellman. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s episode marks the debut of Manly Wade Wellman here on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast! Wellman was born in West Africa, in 1903, where his father was a medical officer. His early years surrounded by stories of strange places and peoples likely helped spark his imagination, and once he discovered science fiction he was hooked. Wellman’s very first published story, The Lion Roared, appeared in Thrilling Tales back in 1927, kicking off a career that would span six decades across science fiction, fantasy, horror, and folklore.

He wrote more than 150 short stories during his lengthy career, this one appeared in the Spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories on page 87, Gambler's Asteroid By Manly Wade Wellman…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Humanity’s reach for the stars promised glory, but destiny had other plans. In the vast silence of space, triumph and tragedy walk side by side. Cosmic Tragedy by Thomas S. Gardiner

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The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr. Sep 17, 2025

Narant's personal problem seemed of more importance than his mission as an interstellar investigator. But they combined when he met—The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We would love to tell you about author William Bender Jr. but as far as we call tell this is his only story and we know nothing else about him.

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in July 1954, our story can be found on page 94, The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr…

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The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg Sep 15, 2025

People were trampled underfoot, people were crunched by ten-foot teeth in huge, fanged jaws - people died by the hundreds that day were eaten like tidbits! The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

In June 1959, Super Science Fiction magazine published its second Monster Issue. We’ve got one of those chilling tales for you today, while saving a few others as we creep closer to Halloween. Turn to page 44 and you’ll find today’s feature—The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg…

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Guaranteed—Forever! By Frank M. Robinson Sep 14, 2025

Manning had spent his life exposing mail order frauds. But Forsythe's outfit topped them all. Its products were too good to exist—yet! Guaranteed—Forever! By Frank M. Robinson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It was November of 1953 when this story was published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy on page 104, Guaranteed—Forever! By Frank M. Robinson…

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Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber Sep 14, 2025

It's much later. The question is ... how late? Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s story can be found in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in October 1950 on page 108, Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber…

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The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester Sep 13, 2025

The Laws of Physics State That Two Bodies Cannot Occupy the Same Space at the Same Time-but Dr. Halday Finds a Loophole! The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Alfred Bester was just 25 years old in 1939, already a devoted reader of science fiction for over a decade. When Thrilling Wonder Stories announced a $50 prize contest, Bester took his shot—and won. That victory marked the beginning of his remarkable writing career.

Let’s turn to page 64 in the April 1939 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories, The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It's much later. The question is ... how late? Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber.

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The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith Sep 12, 2025

Shakish was the last of his kind. If the insulting Earthmen had only bothered to find out why he was a rare being they would have lived a whole lot longer. The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Even really short stories need love too! From Super Science Fiction in February 1958 we will find our story on page 117, The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith…

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The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells Sep 11, 2025

Along the quiet Devon coast, something stirs beneath the waves—something with tentacles, teeth, and a hunger for flesh. When it rises, the seaside will never be the same… The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks for your ratings and comments. We found this on Spotify, commenting on Two Black Bottles, David Szunyog says, “I loved this one! Perfect one for the coming of spooky season! I’ve been following the podcast for more than a year now and was thrilled when the first Lovecraft story appeared. Would love to hear more stories with graveyard scenes as Halloween is approaching!

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The story you are about to hear first appeared in The Weekly Sun Literary Supplement, on December 6th, 1896, The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells…

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Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft Sep 10, 2025

Old Dominie Vanderhoof was dead, but he did not rest in his grave, for evil was afoot in the old Dutch church. Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

To be fair today’s story was actually written by H.P. Lovecraft and Wilfred Blanch Talman. When our story was published in Weird Tales it was credited solely to Talman.

As the story goes, in the summer of 1926, Talman submitted the draft of Two Black Bottles to Lovecraft, who revised it—especially the dialogue. Talman reportedly wasn’t entirely satisfied with the revisions but accepted them.

So, a year later, the story was published in the August 1927 issue of Weird Tales magazine on page 251, Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft…

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Hide and Seek by Arthur C. Clarke Sep 09, 2025

It's obvious that, a fight between one man in a space-suit, and a full-fledged space cruiser is, certainly, "no contest". True-but you've got the wrong slant! Hide and Seek by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Seventy-six years ago, back in 1949, you could fill your gas tank for just 26 cents a gallon and pick up a loaf of bread for only 14 cents. And for a quarter, you could grab the September issue of Astounding Science Fiction. Tucked inside its pages was a tale with a title that sounded more like a childhood game than a story of survival among the stars. Flip to page 58 and you’ll find it—Hide and Seek by Arthur C. Clarke…

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The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold Sep 08, 2025

From Xebico a strange and uncanny story came over the wire in the wan hours before the dawn. The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author H. F. Arnold is perfect for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast because he is often referred to as a “Lost” author. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, a place where I once wrestled a bear, true story, the bear won. Henry Ferris Arnold only wrote three stories that were published but this story is one of the most popular stories ever published in Weird Tales magazine.

H.P. Lovecraft loved this story and we think you will too. First published in Weird Tales in September 1926 our spooky story can be found on page 380, The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold…

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The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson Sep 07, 2025

Rogers was a hero . . if only he hadn't come back alive! The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’ve heard from author Gene L. Henderson before on the podcast in a wonderfully strange tale first published in a 1953 issue of Fantastic Universe. Henderson introduced us to an alien species that, at first glance, seem adorable. But don’t let their cuteness deceive you. If you'd like to give it a listen look for The Small Bears.

He’s back with another unusual story, first published in Startling Stories in February 1952 on page 117, The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson…

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Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond Sep 06, 2025

Trust Lancelot Biggs to get his ship into a mess just when speed and good navigation meant the prize contract of the year…! Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

I really enjoy the writing of Nelson S. Bond, especially his offbeat character Lancelot Biggs. There’s just something about the way Bond mixes humor with wild sci-fi ideas that makes narrating these stories so much fun. Biggs is clumsy, unpredictable, and completely unforgettable—and every time I dive into one of his adventures, I find myself grinning at the clever twists and quirky charm that Bond brings to the page.

Journey back 85 years and open the May 1940 publication of Fantastic Adventures magazine to page 30, Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond…

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The Metal Man by Jack Williamson Sep 04, 2025

Beneath the dust of a college museum stands a statue too lifelike to be mere art—Professor Thomas Kelvin, transformed by a strange and deadly fate. The Professors chilling account reveals the price of tampering with forces beyond human understanding. The Metal Man by Jack Williamson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Jack Williamson started writing when he was just a teenager living in a remote part of New Mexico—without electricity or running water. He mailed his first manuscripts to Amazing Stories after reading an issue he borrowed from a neighbor. Despite those humble beginnings, he went on to coin terms like “genetic engineering” and “terraforming” that are still widely used in science fiction today

At just 20 years old, Jack Williamson submitted this story to Hugo Gernsback at Amazing Stories. This comes from the magazine: ‘The Metal Man contains an abundant matter of mystery, adventure, and for a short story, a surprising amount of true science. Unless we are very much mistaken, this story will be hailed with delight by every scientifiction fan. We hope Mr. Williamson can be induced to write a number of stories in a similar vein.’ And indeed he did—more than 100 short stories followed.

Peel back the pages of Amazing Stories in December 1928 to page 792, The Metal Man by Jack Williamson...

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The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster Sep 04, 2025

Multiple time–tracks lead to the Ajax Brewery! The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Murray Leinster wasn’t just a science fiction writer—he was also one of the first people to seriously imagine something like the internet decades before it existed. In his prophetic 1946 story A Logic Named Joe, he described a world where people had home computers (he called them “logics”) that were all connected to a central system, letting people look up information, watch entertainment, and even communicate across great distances. It’s eerie how close it is to how we actually use the internet today.

Today’s Leinster story was first published in Thrilling Wonder Stories in June 1949 on page 128, The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster…

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The Men Return by Jack Vance Sep 03, 2025

Alpha caught a handful of air, a globe of blue liquid, a rock, kneaded them together…. The Men Return by Jack Vance. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

When this story was published in 1957 this is what Infinity magazine had to say about it. “The Men Return is one of the most unusual stories ever written. We do not guarantee that you will like it, but we are sure that you will either like it tremendously or hate it violently. And we're very anxious to learn your reactions!”

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Turn to page 56 in July 1957 Issue of Infinity for, The Men Return by Jack Vance...

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The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel Sep 02, 2025

“Normality” is a myth; we're all a little neurotic, and the study of neurosis has been able to classify the general types of disturbance which are most common. And some types (providing the subject is not suffering so extreme a case as to have crossed the border into psychosis) can be not only useful, but perhaps necessary for certain kinds of work…. The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

He may not have taken home any awards, but Alfred Coppel certainly knew how to tell a great story. He’s one of those hidden gems of science fiction—an author I only discovered after starting The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Before that, I’ll admit, his name wasn’t even on my radar. But digging into his work has been a real eye-opener.

You might recall some of his other stories we’ve already featured on the podcast—Captain Midas, Runaway, The First Man on the Moon, and The Flight of the Eagle.

Open your copy of Future Science Fiction No. 30 in 1956 to page 115, The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Alpha caught a handful of air, a globe of blue liquid, a rock, kneaded them together…. The Men Return by Jack Vance

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Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg Sep 01, 2025

Consider the poor mailman of the future. To "sleet and snow and dead of night"—things that must not keep him from his appointed rounds—will be added, sub-zero void, meteors, and planets that won't stay put. Maybe he'll decide that for six cents an ounce it just ain't worth it. Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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I absolutely love showcasing the brilliant work of Robert Silverberg—one of the true giants of science fiction. Today’s adventure comes straight from the September 1957 issue of Amazing Stories on page 55, Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, “Normality” is a myth; we're all a little neurotic, and the study of neurosis has been able to classify the general types of disturbance which are most common. And some types (providing the subject is not suffering so extreme a case as to have crossed the border into psychosis) can be not only useful, but perhaps necessary for certain kinds of work…. The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel.

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Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara Aug 31, 2025

Being unique is a matter of pride—but being a complete mathematical impossibility? Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Well, would you look at that… The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has officially rocketed past 2 MILLION downloads! Two. Million!

But here we are, with millions of plays — all thanks to you. Yes, you with the earbuds, the late-night playlist, and the taste for classic sci-fi greatness. You made this happen, and we can’t thank you enough.

Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts UK, this from DarrenInItaly “I love this Podcast and have listened to every episode, some episodes many, many times. But… please, no mid episode advertisements in your voice Scott, can we have them before or after. It’s weird when a stranded astronaut, anticipating his own death, starts telling you about the benefit of his preferred daily supplements.”

Now, about that ad you mentioned for Rise… guilty as charged. I got a little too excited sharing it because, honestly, it’s been a game-changer for me. No more diabetic neuropathy pain, no more numbness, way more energy — I actually feel like myself again.

And here’s the thing: I want that for you, too. So if you’re curious, there’s a link for Rise in the description, or you can just head over to lostscifi.com and click the link at the top of the page.

Ever notice how some of these old sci-fi stories had a way of peeking into the future? It’s almost spooky sometimes.

That’s exactly what happens in this one — written by none other than Pulitzer Prize–winning author Michael Shaara. Yep, that Michael Shaara. Long before he won the big prize for The Killer Angels, he was cooking up sharp, clever science fiction. This gem comes straight out of the October 1956 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. Flip through the yellowed pages, land on page 59, and there it is, Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Consider the poor mailman of the future. To "sleet and snow and dead of night"—things that must not keep him from his appointed rounds—will be added, sub-zero void, meteors, and planets that won't stay put. Maybe he'll decide that for six cents an ounce it just ain't worth it. Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg.

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Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg Aug 30, 2025

Thornwald had done his tour of duty for the Solar Service; now it was time for him to retire. But a life of relaxation would not be simple on—Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If you picked up the February 1957 issue of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, you’d probably think today’s story was written by Ivar Jorgensen. But here’s the twist—it was actually written by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg. So why didn’t they take credit for it?

That issue contained six stories in total. Garrett’s name was on The Time Snatcher—a story you may remember from an earlier episode of the podcast. And “Bob” Silverberg (not Robert, as the magazine listed him) was credited with Outcast of the Stars.

But if you flip through that February 1957 issue, you’ll also see a story titled The Incomplete Theft, which was indeed written by Garrett and Silverberg. Only, in the magazine, the author’s name is given as Ralph Burke.

So here’s the wild part: out of six stories in that issue, four were actually written by Garrett and Silverberg!

We will discover today’s story on page 108, Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Being unique is a matter of pride—but being a complete mathematical impossibility? Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara

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Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham Aug 28, 2025

For unmarked ages a dead man kept his ghostly vigil on that barren, frozen asteroid. Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This is a brand-new story making its debut on our podcast. If the title Dead Man’s Planet rings a bell, that’s because we’ve featured another tale with the same name before — but rest assured, this is a completely different story.

Let’s go back in time 84 years to the fall of 1941 and page 62 of Planet Stories magazine, Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Thornwald had done his tour of duty for the Solar Service; now it was time for him to retire. But a life of relaxation would not be simple on—Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg.

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The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew Aug 27, 2025

He was the oldest man on Mars ... in fact, the only one! The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

All we know about Stephen Bartholomew is that six of his stories were published from 1957 to 1963. We will find today’s story on page 49 in Worlds of Tomorrow Magazine published in October 1963, The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew...

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The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks Aug 26, 2025

Captain Brandon was a pioneer. He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there. So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the “far reaches of space” knew more about what went on at home than he did. The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another day, another podcast and another author we know nothing about. Don’t know when or where Robert Wicks was born or where he lived. We do know he had three published stories, one in 1958, another in 1959 and the last in 1960.

His first story appeared in Amazing Science Fiction Stories in October 1958. Let’s turn to page 20, The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks…

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Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel Aug 25, 2025

It was a wonderful bodyguard: no bark, no bite, no sting ... just conversion of the enemy! Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We went through a stretch where episodes were a little scarce, but that’s changing now—we’re going all in! Our goal is to bring you a brand-new episode every single day for the rest of 2025. If we can pull it off, we’ll cross the 500-episode mark by December. Thanks so much for sticking with us and supporting the podcast.

When our YouTube channel got wrongfully shut down last year, a lot of you told us that what we really lost was the sense of community we’d built together. So—we’re fixing that! 🎉 We’re launching a Discord server where you can hang out with other listeners, ask questions, join us for live narrations, and just be part of the fun again. You’ll find the invite link in the description—we’d love to see you there!

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Lucius Daniel makes his first appearance on the podcast today! We wish we could share a full backstory on him, but like many authors who only published a handful of tales, there’s not much information out there. What we do know is that he gave us three stories—one in 1952, another in 1953, and a final one in 1954.

His first story appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction in April 1952 on page 105, Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel…

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Summertime on Icarus AKA The Hottest Piece Of Real Estate In The Solar System by Arthur C. Clarke Aug 24, 2025

Alone on the scorching side of this tiny little world, an astronaut races against time as the blazing sun creeps closer to incinerating him. Survival depends on outthinking the most unforgiving environment in the solar system. Summertime on Icarus by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Todays story Summertime on Icarus is also known as The Hottest Piece Of Real Estate In The Solar System. It was published in Great Science Fiction By Scientists in 1962 but first appeared in Vogue in June 1960, Summertime on Icarus by Arthur C. Clarke…

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Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton Aug 23, 2025

Haunted by their dark heritage, a medieval fate awaited them… Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

You’ve heard Bryce Walton twice previously on the podcast, Moon of Memory and Savage Galahad. He returns with a short story from Fantasy Book, Volume 1, Number 1, published in 1947. Turn to page 22 for, Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton…

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The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin Aug 22, 2025

The space ships were miracles of power and precision; the men who manned them, rich in endurance and courage. Every detail had been checked and double checked; every detail except—The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Tom Godwin was born in Maryland back in 1915, and life wasn’t exactly easy for him early on—he left school after the third grade. But he had a wild imagination and a passion for stories, which eventually led him to the world of science fiction in the 1950s.

He didn’t write a ton, but the stories he did publish really stuck—most famously The Cold Equations, a tale that’s still sparking debates today. Godwin had a way of throwing ordinary people into extraordinary, no-win situations, and that’s what made his work unforgettable.

Just so you know The Cold Equations is on our list of stories to narrate in the future.

Ordinary people, extraordinary situations is a good way to introduce our story. Let’s turn to page 87 in the December 1957 issue of Amazing Stories, The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin…

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Ground by Hal Clement Aug 21, 2025

They were inside the sun, in a temperature of 900 Kelvin. With the refrigerators out there was only one wild chance to pull through. Ground by Hal Clement. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’re back! 🎉 After a tough stretch with some health challenges, that’s all behind us now—and we couldn’t be more excited. You’ll be seeing lots more episodes every week, and we’ve got another big change coming your way.

We’ve heard from so many of you asking for longer stories, and guess what? They’re on the way! These longer tales will be split into episodes about an hour to an hour and a half each, released on consecutive days—so you can settle in and really enjoy the ride.

Author Hal Clement returns to the podcast today. We featured the story Hot Planet written by Clement almost a year ago.

Back in December 1953, a lot was happening. A devastating tornado outbreak in the Southern US claimed 49 lives, and on the other side of the world, a tragic train accident in New Zealand took 151 lives when a bridge collapsed. Meanwhile, in the US, the very first color TVs hit the shelves—though with their steep price tags, most folks didn’t bring one home until the mid-60s or even the early 70s.

And the December 1953 issue of Science Fiction Adventures brought readers Consignment by Alan E. Nourse and The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick—two incredible stories you might remember from the podcast. On page 142 of that issue we will find today’s story, Ground by Hal Clement…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The space ships were miracles of power and precision; the men who manned them, rich in endurance and courage. Every detail had been checked and double checked; every detail except—The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin.

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Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler Aug 08, 2025

Sir Ian's proposal shocked them all. They were spacemen. This was not a thing that they'd know how to do. Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today marks the 400th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for your support, your encouragement and thank you of listening!!

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has showcased A. Bertram Chandler only once to date, with his intriguing short story The Ultimate Vice. Today he returns with a tale published in Fantastic Universe in June 1958. Discover this regal story on page 18, Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, They were inside the sun, in a temperature of 900 Kelvin. With the refrigerators out there was only one wild chance to pull through. Ground by Hal Clement.

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And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan Aug 05, 2025

He knew, to the exact minute, when he was going to die. And Earth was too far away to reach…. And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan... That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

More 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts! This from FabRascal67, “Great, but… Love the storytelling. Keeps the mind busy during slow periods at work. My only complaint is I wish the covers weren’t done by AI.”

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And this 5 star review is from Tiger101000, “Great stories… anti AI. Love the show! Perfect bedtime stories for the sci fi lover. Great narration. Disappointed in the AI episode covers.”

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Before The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, our plan was to narrate these stories so people could buy them all over the world. The problem was not many people bought them. After working full time narrating these stories, and trading six months of my life to do so, we had made $180.

My wife thought I was crazy. I thought about giving up, but then I decided to create new covers using AI. Like it or not people DO judge a book by its cover and the ones I created were horrible. AI didn’t make a difference, it made a huge difference and a few months later The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast was born. If it hadn’t been for those new AI images I would have given up and there would never have been a Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

My hope is that the audio you listen to on the podcast is of sufficient quality that you will overlook the images if you don’t like them.

William F. Nolan returns to our podcast today with a really short story. You may remember Small World by Nolan, one of my favorites, which we released almost 3 years ago. From Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in August 1958, turn to page 88, And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Sir Ian's proposal shocked them all. They were spacemen. This was not a thing that they'd know how to do. Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler.

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The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond Jul 31, 2025

There was more at stake than just a football game for Lancelot Biggs and the crew of the Saturn. So Biggs made a bargain; his rocket emblem in exchange for a new uranium condenser—and how it worked! The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Some of you have probably noticed that there haven’t been as many podcast episodes lately. That wasn’t planned! We’ve been dealing with a few health issues, which slowed things down a bit. Thankfully, some of that is behind us now, and we’re hoping the rest will be cleared up soon. We’re looking forward to getting back to releasing several episodes a week as soon as we can—thanks for your patience and thanks for sticking with us!

The saga of Lancelot Biggs continues with this story on page 70 of Fantastic Adventures in April 1940, The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, He thought he was returning to the familiar rivers and trees of Earth—but the Sacred Iss and the jeweled cliffs of Korus whispered otherwise. In the quiet of an alien dusk, memory and reality blurred, and home was no longer where he left it. The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel.

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The Star Beast by Damon Knight Jul 21, 2025

They called this strange tentacle-headed blob that had floundered into the System Oscar. They were to learn a better name. The Star Beast by Damon Knight. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Damon Knight returns to the podcast today with a story from Planet Stories Magazine. We will discover our story in the Spring 1949 issue on page 59, The Star Beast by Damon Knight…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, There was more at stake than just a football game for Lancelot Biggs and the crew of the Saturn. So Biggs made a bargain; his rocket emblem in exchange for a new uranium condenser—and how it worked! The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond

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You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh Jul 13, 2025

You Nailed the Future, Joe—Why Didn’t You See This Coming? You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We start the podcast today with a huge THANK YOU to you, our listeners around the world. We’ve just reached a new milestone — we’re now the #2 Science Fiction Podcast in Japan! That makes 44 countries where we are #1 or #2. We are thankful for your amazing support.

Today, we’re proud to introduce another voice in vintage science fiction: J. T. McIntosh.

J. T. McIntosh was the pen name of James Murdoch MacGregor, born in Paisley, Scotland in 1925. Before turning to writing full time, he worked as a journalist and editor.

Over the course of his career, he authored more than a hundred short stories and sixteen novels.

From Galaxy Science Fiction in November 1957 let’s turn to page 30 for an interesting take on time travel, You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, They called this strange tentacle-headed blob that had floundered into the System Oscar. They were to learn a better name. The Star Beast by Damon Knight.

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The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Jul 11, 2025

A man and his cat. A bond… broken. Then came the madness. The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe… That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Here’s another new 5-star review from Apple Podcasts Australia, courtesy of a listener named “Why make it worse?” “Fantastic Podcast - Can’t wait for each story. Every time I get in the car for the commute I check if I can listen to a new one! Brilliant stories, wonderfully read.”

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If you’re enjoying The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, leaving a quick review helps more listeners discover these timeless tales. We appreciate your support!

Originally published on August 19, 1843, in The Saturday Evening Post—then briefly titled the United States Saturday Post—today’s chilling tale quickly gained traction. That same year, it was reprinted in both The Baltimore Sun and The Pensacola Gazette, cementing its place among Poe’s most haunting works. The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, You Nailed the Future, Joe—Why Didn’t You See This Coming?You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh

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The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis Jul 07, 2025

Seeing it in action, anybody would quaver in alarm: What hath Farnsworth overwrought? The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s tale comes from an author whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as some, but whose work has left a lasting impact on both science fiction and American literature.

Born in San Francisco in 1928, Walter Tevis spent much of his childhood in poor health, even spending a year in a convalescent home while his family moved to Kentucky without him. He was 11 when he took a train across the country by himself to reunite with his family. That early experience of isolation would later echo through many of his stories.

While best known for his six novels — including the science fiction classic The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Hustler, and The Color of Money, all of which became major motion pictures and The Queen’s Gambit which was adapted in a Netflix miniseries, he also penned over a dozen short stories.

From the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in February 1958, turn to page 37, The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis…

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Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz Jun 29, 2025

Super warfare has destroyed the old race of man, but elsewhere a new civilization is dawning… Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Stanton A. Coblentz was born in San Francisco, California, in 1896. He earned a master’s degree in English literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and began his career as a poet and journalist before turning to science fiction in the 1920s.

Coblentz contributed to magazines like Weird Tales, Wonder Stories, Amazing Stories, and Science Fiction Quarterly. Over the course of his career, he wrote more than a dozen novels and dozens of short stories.

Today’s story was published in Fantasy Book, Volume 1, in 1947. Turn to page 29 for, Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz…

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The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham Jun 22, 2025

Hall and Upjohn had to escape from that "No-man's-land" on Mercury. But to form a plan, they had to think—and their captors could read minds. The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s 1942. The world is at war, but on newsstands across America, another kind of battle rages—in the pulp pages of Planet Stories magazine. Crack open the Fall issue, flip to page 42, and step into a strange new world of thought control, danger, and desperate escape. An adventure where minds are weapons, and freedom hangs by a thread. The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham…

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The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart Jun 19, 2025

Privileged we are to bring you this historic story—one which will warm the manly hearts of the legion of devoted admirers of that venerable fantasist, Arthur Wright Beemis. The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Ron Goulart makes his debut on the podcast today—and trust me, it won’t be his last. Born in Berkeley, California in 1933, he studied at UC Berkeley and began his career as an advertising copywriter in San Francisco before turning to fiction.

And once he did, he never looked back. Goulart wrote across genres—science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and romance—publishing more than 180 books and an untold number of short stories.

You might recognize his work without even knowing it. Ever heard of the TekWar novels credited to William Shatner? Goulart was the ghostwriter behind them.

His son Sean once said that Ron’s true passion was science fiction. “Deep down, he wanted to be the Ray Bradbury of humorous science fiction.” After hearing today’s story, I think you’ll agree—he pulled it off brilliantly.

Turn to page 73 in Amazing Stories, July 1963, The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart…

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The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells Jun 18, 2025

Marooned on a world within a world, aided by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest battle—to bring life to dying Mars. The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Basil Wells makes his debut on the podcast today. Born in 1912 in Springboro, Pennsylvania, Wells wrote science fiction, fantasy westerns and detective stories sometimes using the pseudonym Gene Ellerman. His first short story, Rebirth of Man was published in 1940 in Super Science Stories.

All told he wrote more than 60 short stories in a career that spanned six decades. Today’s title came early in his career. Published in the Winter 1944 issue of Planet Stories magazine, we will find this hairy story on page 76, The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells…

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Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith Jun 16, 2025

A ruthless metal monster is programmed to destroy—and only one man can stop it. Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Edward Elmer Smith, better known as “Doc” Smith, was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, back in 1890. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1914, and later worked as a chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

While he had a solid career in science, he’s best remembered today for his pioneering work in science fiction—especially the Skylark series and the Lensman universe. Over the years, he wrote more novels than short stories, helping lay the groundwork for the space operas that followed.

We will discover our story on page 72 in Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine, June 1939, Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith…

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The Nobles are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox Jun 11, 2025

Together they discussed the Nobles—the old prospector and the weary, frightened man. Then—utter terror struck! The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s featured fiction is like a bite-sized candy bar—same rich ingredients, just in a smaller package. Arthur Jean Cox, born in 1929, was a science fiction fan before becoming an author. Based in the Los Angeles area, his work appeared under a variety of names, including Ralph Carghill, Jean Cox, Gene Cross, William Dean, and John Thames Rokesmith.

From the pages of Fantastic Universe Magazine in October 1954, the same publication that brought us Office Call by Charles E. Fritch and My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhodes, turn to page 125, The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox…

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Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury AKA The Long Years Jun 10, 2025

A shattered Earth suddenly remembered poor Hathaway, marooned all alone there on Mars by the mad rush homeward. But—was Hathaway alone? Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

From time to time, we feature stories that were published in more than one magazine—often under different titles. That means we sometimes have to decide which title to use. Today, Ray Bradbury returns to the podcast with a story that first appeared in Maclean’s Magazine, published in Toronto, Canada, in its September 1948 issue, titled The Long Years. A few months later, in the Spring 1949 edition of Planet Stories, the tale resurfaced under a new title on page 51, Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury…

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The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor Jun 08, 2025

The professor invented a perfume that would never come off! He didn't know it was irresistible. The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Harold Lawlor was born in 1910—though sources differ on whether his birthplace was Ireland or Chicago. Little is known about his life, but between 1942 and 1953, he wrote 35 short stories, many of which appeared in pulp magazines of the era. Lawlor is also credited with writing three episodes of the 1961 television series Thriller, according to the Internet Movie Database. One of his standout stories, “What Beckoning Ghost?”, published in the July 1948 issue of Weird Tales, later served as the inspiration for the 1979 film Dominique, starring Cliff Robertson, Jean Simmons, and Jenny Agutter.

From Fantasic Adventures Magazine in May 1943, let’s turn to page 102, The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor.…

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The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden Jun 06, 2025

When a brilliant inventor tries to control volcanic eruptions with a mechanical valve, his bold experiment threatens to unleash fiery chaos on an unsuspecting world. The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Is Humorous Historical Science Fiction a real genre? I have no idea—but if it isn’t, someone better invent it fast, because The Volcanic Valve would be its founding father, spiritual guide, and poster child.

W. L. Alden, born October 9th, 1837, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, wore many hats: journalist, fiction writer, humorist, canoe fanatic (yes, really), and U.S. diplomat in Rome from 1885 to 1890. Somewhere between paddling rivers and negotiating foreign policy, he also found time to be hilarious.

Oddly enough, Alden didn’t dive into science fiction until he was in his mid-50s. Maybe he just needed a few decades to warm up. But once he got going, he cranked out 30 short stories in 10 years—because who needs sleep?

Today’s story, The Volcanic Valve, is inspired by a real event that happened a little more than a decade before it was written. It was published in Pall Mall Magazine in July 1897, The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden…

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The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst Jun 05, 2025

A fascinating story about a heinous crime and its strange aftermath. The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Calling Paul Ernst a prolific writer barely scratches the surface—he penned over 200 short stories across multiple genres, with around 170 in science fiction alone. He contributed nearly 40 tales to Weird Tales magazine, and the story you’re about to hear is unquestionably one of the weirdest.

From the pages of the November 1938 publication of Weird Tales Magazine on page 573, The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst…

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Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison Jun 04, 2025

When a driven man arrives at a cemetery world, what else can it be but journey's end—and the start of a new one? Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We received this message on our Facebook page from Stevie Fogarty in Tipperary Ireland, “Hi Scott. I stumbled across The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast by total accident & I've been an avid fan since. I've listened with excitement to your excellent narration on the stories.”

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Today's story was printed in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in February 1955, let’s turn to page 61, Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison…

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The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long Jun 02, 2025

For ages Mankind labelled Mercury a dead world—a red-hot, seething outpost of hell. Too late Rawley learned of the hideous life that molten, steaming planet spawned! The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

A huge thank you to all our incredible listeners! Because of you, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the #1 Science Fiction podcast in New Zealand—our 28th country to reach the top spot! We’re beyond grateful for your support around the world. You’ve made this journey possible, and we’re just getting started!

Frank Belknap Long returns to the podcast today with a space faring tale tale sure to rev up your engines. Today’s story appeared in the Winter 1941 issue of Planet Stories magazine on page 69, The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long…

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The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones Jun 02, 2025

A Certain Young Man Finds Dying a Profitable Business. The secret of one of the strangest professions in the world. An Adventure of a Professional Corpse - The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

I have to admit, I’d never heard of H. Bedford-Jones until I came across this story—and what a discovery! As I started digging into his background, I was amazed to learn that he wrote nearly 200 novels, 400 novelettes, and 800 short stories across a wide range of genres, often under various pseudonyms. No wonder he earned the nickname “King of the Pulps!”

Born in 1887 in Napanee, Ontario, Canada, Bedford-Jones became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1908. Just six years later, his first novel was published, marking the start of a remarkably prolific career.

And as if that wasn’t enough, he also worked as a journalist for the Boston Globe and even wrote poetry. A true literary powerhouse!

Turn to page 4 of the July 1940 issue of Weird Tales to dive into the featured cover story, The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones…

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Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird May 30, 2025

A brief tale of the dismal success of a scientist's experiment. Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another podcast, another debut—this time for author Edwin Baird. Best known as the first editor of Weird Tales magazine, Baird helped launch the iconic American fantasy and horror pulp, whose first issue was dated March 1923 and hit newsstands on February 18 of that year.

However, Weird Tales got off to a rocky start. Plagued by financial difficulties, the magazine struggled, and Baird was dismissed after just one year at the helm. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1886, Baird published four short stories during his lifetime—three before Weird Tales and one in the very magazine that let him go.

Yet perhaps his most enduring legacy lies in his editorial decisions. As the magazine’s founding editor, Baird was among the first to publish the work of a now-legendary author: H.P. Lovecraft. And if you’ve heard our earlier episodes, you’ll recall that Lovecraft was a tireless letter writer. Thankfully many of his letters were preserved, including this one to Baird.

Shortly after the first issue of Weird Tales was published Lovecraft let himself be persuaded to send Edwin Baird five manuscripts. This is a portion of the letter Lovecraft sent, “My Dear Sir: Having a habit of writing weird, macabre, and fantastic stories for my own amusement, I have lately been simultaneously hounded by nearly a dozen well-meaning friends into deciding to submit a few of these Gothic horrors to your newly-founded periodical. The decision is herewith carried out. Enclosed are five tales written between 1917 and 1923.

I have no idea that these things will be found suitable, for I pay no attention to the demands of commercial writing. My object is such pleasure as I can obtain from the creation of certain bizarre pictures, situations, or atmospheric effects; and the only reader I hold in mind is myself.

My models are invariably the older writers, especially Poe, who has been my favorite literary figure since early childhood. Should any miracle impel you to consider the publication of my tales, I have but one condition to offer; and that is that no excisions be made. If the tale can not be printed as written, down to the very last semicolon and comma, it must gracefully accept rejection.”

So there you have it, a little piece of science fiction history thanks to Weird Tales editor Edwin Baird.

Published in Weird Tales Magazine in May 1937 on page 607, Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird…

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The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis May 29, 2025

When a skeptical professor steps into the mind of a former student’s fiancée, he discovers a surreal landscape shaped by vanity, obsession, and alarming emptiness. A sharp and unsettling exploration of how our inner worlds reveal far more than we intend. The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Clive Staples Lewis, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1898. In 1917, during the height of World War I, he enlisted in the British Army and was wounded in combat less than a year later.

Though best known for his beloved children’s series, The Chronicles of Narnia—seven books published throughout the 1950s—Lewis also made a lasting mark with The Screwtape Letters in the 1940s, and his philosophical sci-fi epic, The Space Trilogy, written in the 1930s and ’40s.

While he authored more than 30 books in his lifetime, Lewis rarely ventured into short fiction. Today’s featured tale marks a special occasion: his first story published in an American fantasy and science fiction magazine. From the February 1956 issue of Fantasy and Science Fiction, beginning on page 68, The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis.…

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The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris May 27, 2025

Before David’s startled gaze the newcomer placed his right hand to his left shoulder and removed the left arm. He then proceeded to dismember himself until only a torso, head and one arm remained. The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

A new debut on the podcast today: the first woman to publish science fiction stories under her own name in the pulp magazines. While Francis Stevens—born Gertrude Barrows Bennett—was a trailblazer often credited as the first female science fiction writer, she published under the ambiguous name “G. M. Barrows,” using initials that concealed her gender.

Clare Winger Harris didn’t hide hers. When her first short story, The Runaway World, appeared in the July 1926 issue of Weird Tales, it was credited openly to Mrs. F. C. Harris.

Born in Freeport, Illinois in 1891, Clare came from a distinguished background. Her mother, Mary Stover Winger, was the daughter of D. C. Stover, the town’s wealthiest man, a renowned inventor and industrialist. Her father, Frank S. Winger, was an electrical contractor and a science fiction writer himself, having published The Wizard of the Island; or, The Vindication of Prof. Waldinger in 1917.

Between 1926 and 1933, Harris wrote a dozen science fiction short stories and one novel. In the late 1930s, she moved to Pasadena, California, where she lived modestly and sometimes worked as a switchboard operator to make ends meet.

Remarkably, just a year before her death in 1968, she inherited a quarter of her grandfather’s estate—valued at over two million dollars. Though he had passed away in 1908, the estate had been tied up in court battles for nearly sixty years.

We will find today’s story in the very first issue of Science Wonder Quarterly in the fall of 1929, on page 78, The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When a skeptical professor steps into the mind of a former student’s fiancée, he discovers a surreal landscape shaped by vanity, obsession, and alarming emptiness. A sharp and unsettling exploration of how our inner worlds reveal far more than we intend. The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis.

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The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley May 26, 2025

A quest for identity meets the shadows of societal perception. As Rosina struggles to be seen, will she reclaim her voice or remain lost in the darkness? The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

You may be wondering why this episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast took longer to appear than a ghost at a séance. At the end of The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft, we promised you this story. And you probably thought, “Hey, Mary Shelley—the woman who gave us Frankenstein and The Mortal Immortal—must’ve written another bone-chilling, brain-bending slice of early sci-fi, right?”

Then you saw the title: The Invisible Girl. Sounds science fiction-y, doesn’t it? Invisibility! Mystery! Possibly lasers!

Yeah… about that.

Halfway through recording, we realized The Invisible Girl is, well… not quite science fiction. It’s more “Victorian drama with a faint whiff of mystery” than “steampunk invisibility ray.” So we had a choice:

1. Stop, confess our literary oopsie, and give you something more sci-fi.

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We chose Option 2. Because, frankly, we’ve gotten good at begging. Would you please rate our podcast wherever you can? Five stars if you think we deserve it. See what I mean!

So please forgive us—and enjoy The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, and we promise this one is science fiction! Before David’s startled gaze the newcomer placed his right hand to his left shoulder and removed the left arm. He then proceeded to dismember himself until only a torso, head and one arm remained. The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris.

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The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft May 22, 2025

A man and his uncle set out to scientifically investigate a crumbling home steeped in centuries of death and decay. But as night falls, they confront a grotesque, unseen horror feeding on the living—a parasitic evil that may be older than the house itself. The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

The Shunned House was penned by H.P. Lovecraft in October 1924 but remained in the shadows until it was published 13 years later, just seven months after his passing! Discover this haunting tale in Weird Tales magazine, October 1937, starting on page 418, The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft…

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Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond May 19, 2025

"Cooking," explained Lancelot Biggs, "is simply a matter of chemistry." But he didn't expect that he'd have to prove that statement! Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Nelson S. Bond wrote 14 stories featuring the exploits of the eccentric space explorer Lancelot Biggs. Biggs debuted on the podcast about 3 months ago with F.O.B. Venus.

Today’s humorous tale was published 85 years ago in the February 1940 issue of Fantastic Adventures. A Killer Aboard. No Weapons. Just One Mad Cook with a Frying Pan, discover the loquacious Mr. Biggs cooking up trouble on page 40, Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A man and his uncle set out to scientifically investigate a crumbling home steeped in centuries of death and decay. But as night falls, they confront a grotesque, unseen horror feeding on the living—a parasitic evil that may be older than the house itself. The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft.

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Infiltration by Algis Budrys - What if the monsters are more human than we are? May 18, 2025

If werewolves exist, they don't necessarily conform to all the superstitions people have. They may even know fear…. Infiltration by Algis Budrys. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thank you for making The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast one of the most popular science fiction podcasts on the planet—streamed in 188 countries worldwide!

That’s nearly every country on Earth! We’re blown away by your support.

Your incredible support—through your ratings and reviews—continues to inspire sci-fi fans everywhere to join our journey through the stars.

We’re beyond grateful for the 327 ratings on Spotify, where we proudly hold a 4.9 average, and for the hundreds of reviews on Apple Podcasts, including 249 ratings in the U.S. alone, with an impressive 4.8 average.

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From Infinity Science Fiction magazine in October 1958 comes a rather unusual story which can be found on page 114, Infiltration by Algis Budrys…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, "Cooking," explained Lancelot Biggs, "is simply a matter of chemistry." But he didn't expect that he'd have to prove that statement! Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond.

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Con-Fen by James R. Adams May 14, 2025

The Shisti and the Assistant Shisti of Mars chose Chicago, U.S.A., for their vacation spot. No worries; they were invisible. Plenty of rich food; the joint was loaded. A whole year of frolicking in store. Only one thing they overlooked—there was a curious convention going on. Con-Fen by James R. Adams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This episode marks the first time James R. Adams has appeared on our podcast. We’d love to share more about him—but truth be told, there isn’t much known. He published five stories in the 1940s and the one you’re about to hear in the 1950s. That’s all we have… but sometimes, the stories speak for themselves.

The last story in Planet Stories magazine in May 1953 can be found on page 104, Con-Fen by James R. Adams…

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The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson May 13, 2025

If the alien space craft was not a rocket ship, what was it? And an even bigger question: should they investigate—or run for their lives! The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Gordon R. Dickson returns to our podcast today. His debut story was No Shield From the Dead in August 2024. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in May 1952, let’s open this 73 year old issue to page 104, The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson…

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The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London May 11, 2025

Can the moving out of line of even the smallest atom of the Inscrutable pattern of the Universe, bring down the whole great edifice in instantaneous, crashing holocaust? The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Did you know we take story requests for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast? We do! Just send us an email and let us know what you’d like to hear. scott@lostscifi.com

But please remember: we only narrate stories that are in the public domain. Just because a story is old doesn’t mean it’s free to use — copyright can last a long time!

We’ve been getting lots of requests for more Jack London, so we’re bringing you this story from The Bookman magazine, published in 1903, The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, If the alien space craft was not a rocket ship, what was it? And an even bigger question: should they investigate—or run for their lives! The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson.

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Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - Infinite Paths, One Fate: Can the Past Truly Be Changed? May 07, 2025

There is an infinite number of paths through a lens between an object point and its image point-and no matter how many changes of path you make, have you changed anything? Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Fritz Leiber is one of about 25 men and women from the golden age of pulp science fiction to receive the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. He has also been a frequent contributor to our podcast.

From page 93 of Astounding Science Fiction in March 1958, Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Can the moving out of line of even the smallest atom of the Inscrutable pattern of the Universe, bring down the whole great edifice in instantaneous, crashing holocaust? The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London.

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The Avenger by Damon Knight - Earth’s Last Hope Was No Longer Human May 04, 2025

Karson was creating a superman to fight the weird super-monsters who had invaded Earth. But he was forgetting one tiny thing—like calls to like. The Avenger by Damon Knight. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

The very first Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association was presented to Robert Heinlein in 1975. Today’s featured author, Damon Knight, received the honor twenty years later, in 1995. Following his death in 2002, the award was renamed the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, in recognition of Knight’s legacy as the founder of the Association.

The Spring 1944 issue of Planet Stories has already delivered two tales featured on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast—The Monster Maker by Ray Bradbury and Fredric Brown’s And the Gods Laughed. Today, we bring you another gem from that same issue, this time by an author named Stuart Fleming—though that wasn’t his real name. Turn to page 31 for, The Avenger by Damon Knight…

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The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft - They Spoke of the Unseen… Until It Spoke Back May 02, 2025

Two men debate the limits of human understanding while sitting atop an ancient, haunted burial ground—only to be confronted by a terror that defies all form and logic. What lurks beyond language and reason may not just exist… it may be waiting. The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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H. P. Lovecraft was an unusual man. He wrote more than 60 short stories, plus some novels and novellas, but he also penned somewhere between 80,000 and 100,000 letters to friends and fans. Some of those letters were reportedly up to 50 pages long and he sometimes skipped meals to pay for postage to mail them.

During his lifetime, Howard Phillips Lovecraft lived in relative obscurity. Though he wrote all those letters to other writers and his small but dedicated fans his stories were mostly published in pulp magazines, earning little money and he got almost no recognition. Sad story, but if you think that’s sad, when H. P. Lovecraft died only two people attended his funeral.

Step back in time nearly a century as we crack open the July 1925 issue of Weird Tales to page 78, The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft…

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A World to Die For by Sam Carson - To Build, to Love, to Stand Among Titans Apr 30, 2025

Titans respect men who create, and add to the betterment of others. Surely it is brave to be a Titan and muchly in love. A World to Die For by Sam Carson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Sam Carson is making his debut on the podcast. He is another of those authors that we know almost nothing about. Don’t know when or where he was born. But when this story was published the magazine had this to say, “Another new name for these pages. Here's Sam Carson, veteran writer, TV and Radio editor, former roving newspaperman.”

Sam Carson wrote 9 science fiction short stories that were published from 1939 til 1956. Open the July 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe and we will find our story on page 74, A World to Die For by Sam Carson…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two men debate the limits of human understanding while sitting atop an ancient, haunted burial ground—only to be confronted by a terror that defies all form and logic. What lurks beyond language and reason may not just exist… it may be waiting. The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft.

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Master of the Asteroid by Clark Ashton Smith - Alone, Doomed, and Deified on a Forgotten Asteroid Apr 29, 2025

They worshipped him as a god, this man condemned to death on that lonely world, Master Of The Asteroid By Clark Ashton Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Grab a copy of the October 1932 issue of Wonder Stories magazine and you’ll find today’s story featured right on the cover. Flip to page 434 — yes, this magazine numbered its pages consecutively throughout the entire year — and there you’ll discover, Master of the Asteroid by Clark Ashton Smith…

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The Crystal Man by Edward Page Mitchell Apr 27, 2025

Long before superheroes, there was… The Crystal Man. A tale of a vanishing body and visible consequences. He was H.G. Wells before Wells. The Crystal Man by Edward Page Mitchell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today we introduce you to an author that some refer to as “the lost giant of American science fiction.” Perfect for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast don’t ya think? He wrote about an invisible man, the story you are about to hear, before H.G. Wells The Invisible Man, wrote about a time-travel machine The Clock that Went Backward before Wells's The Time Machine and more.

Why was he referred to as lost? Well, Edward Page Mitchell who was born in Maine in 1852 was an editorial and short story writer for The Sun, a daily newspaper in New York City. His stories appeared in the newspaper without a byline. So his work went mostly forgotten until a lot of investigative work by science fiction historian and fellow author Sam Moskowitz in the 1970s unearthed these groundbreaking stories.

Originally published in The Sun on Sunday January 30th, 1881, The Crystal Man by Edward Page Mitchell…

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Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke - The Long Sleep and the Longer Exile Apr 24, 2025

Exiled to an utterly remote future, Trevindor thought he suffered the ultimate punishment . . . until he met the second exile—and learned that the Universe holds things more fearful even than loneliness! Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Arthur C. Clarke returns today with a story from Super Science Stories in March 1950. Turn to page 86, Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke…

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Old Crompton's Secret by Harl Vincent - In the Shadows of Progress, One Man Dared to Play God Apr 23, 2025

Tom's extraordinary machine glowed—and the years were banished from Old Crompton's body. But there still remained, deep-seated in his century-old mind, the memory of his crime. Old Crompton's Secret By Harl Vincent. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Harl Vincent was born Harold Vincent Schoepflin in Buffalo, New York, in October 1893. He wrote more than 70 short stories, all but a few of them published from 1928 to 1942.

If you had two dimes in February 1930 you could have purchased the 144 page issue of Astounding Stories of Super-Science, where you will find, Old Crompton's Secret By Harl Vincent…

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Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Survival is the Only Law on Mars Apr 21, 2025

Mars' fever they called it. Could the wild boy cheat the Red Planet's skeleton deserts and the dogged trailers from Port Laribee? Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

You might not know of Raymond Z. Gallun, and yes his last name rhymes with balloon. He was a significant figure in the development of modern science fiction.

In recognition of his contributions to science fiction, Gallun received the I-CON Lifetime Achievement Award in 1985, which was later renamed the Raymond Z. Gallun Award.

Born on March 22, 1911, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, he began his writing career early, publishing his first stories, “The Space Dwellers” and “The Crystal Ray,” in 1929 at the age of 18. He wrote more than 100 short science fiction stories and 5 novels. Most of those stories were published before 1950.

From Planet Stories Magazine in March 1952 comes a tale of the challenges faced by pioneers on the Red Planet. Turn to page 55, Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun…

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Man–Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest Apr 19, 2025

One man alone on a planet of death. — A deadly robot made especially to pursue a human being. Was it just a cruel sport devised for some bloodthirsty pleasure? Built to Kill, Programmed to Chase—The Ultimate Predator Has No Mercy. Man-Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s featured author is James Rosenquest—and no, not James Rosenquist, the famous American pop artist. When you search for our James Rosenquest online, Google will try to convince you that you meant the other guy. But we’re here to shine a light on the lesser-known Rosenquest—the science fiction writer.

So what do we know about him? Honestly, not a whole lot. He published just five sci-fi stories in 1959 and one more in 1960—and then disappeared from the literary scene. That’s the entirety of his known work. But as always, even brief sparks can leave a lasting impression. From page 44 in the August 1959 issue of Super Science Fiction, Man-Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest…

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Forever by Robert Sheckley - Living Forever Comes at a Price Apr 16, 2025

Of all the irksome, frustrating, maddening discoveries—was there no way of keeping it discovered? Forever by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Robert Sheckley has been a frequent contributor to our podcast and there are still many of his stories to narrate in the future. When this tale appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in February 1959, the man who was given credit for it was Ned Lang, because another Robert Sheckley story, Time Killer, was in that issue. Open your copy to page 144, Forever by Robert Sheckley…

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The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker - Humanity’s Last Days Before the Freeze Apr 14, 2025

Alone in a world buried by endless snow and ice the last man on Earth drifts through a twilight of silence and memory. Time has lost all meaning... The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

The year was 1926 and although there had been science fiction stories in magazines, there had never been an entire magazine devoted to science fiction. Hugo Gernsback was the man who would change the course of science fiction with the birth of Amazing Stories magazine which began publishing in April 1926. In case you were wondering the Hugo Award is named after this sci-fi pioneer. The first two magazines were filled with reprints, stories that had already been published, by Jules Verne, H. G. Wells and Edgar Allen Poe among others.

G. Peyton Wertenbaker's short story The Man From the Atom appeared in that first issue but it too was a reprint, having been previously published 8 months earlier in Science and Invention magazine which was also published by Gernsback.

Wertenbaker was born in New Castle, Delaware in 1907, he wrote a handful of sci-fi stories and then turned his attention to other pursuits, literary and otherwise. He served on the editorial board of Fortune magazine from 1933 to 1938, and became a contributing editor to Time Magazine in 1939. During World War Two he served as an air combat intelligence officer in the Pacific. In 1958 he joined NASA as a speechwriter, eventually becoming chief historian of the Aerospace Medical Division. The story you are about to hear was the first original paid story to appear in Amazing Stories in June 1926 on page 232, The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker…

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Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long - After Mars, Earth Is Just a Memory Apr 10, 2025

When you've been to Mars, when you've struggled with men and ships and supplies like some tremendous Herculean figure in the morning of the world, you'll never really feel at home on Earth... Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We don’t usually tease the next episode before sharing the story you’re about to hear—but today, we’re making an exception. Next time on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we’ll introduce you to the teenager who wrote the very first original story—not a reprint—ever purchased by the world’s first truly complete science fiction magazine, nearly 100 years ago. You won’t want to miss it.

Mars is the most Earth-like planet in our solar system. Close enough to dream about visiting, colonizing, or even finding life, yet alien enough to be mysterious. Mars gave writers a new place to dream big, play with ideas of civilization, survival, and human nature under alien skies. Such is the story you are about to hear. We will find our story on page 49 in the May 1950 issue of Planet Stories Magazine, Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long…

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Eight Million Dollars From Mars by Winston Marks - Crime, Corruption, and Crimson Horizons Apr 07, 2025

Pauker had killed ten men to get eight million dollars. Now his flight to Mars would insure his safety from justice. Or would it? Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston Marks. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Winston Marks is not very well known but we love his work. When I was narrating this story I couldn’t help but think that it would have made a great Twilight Zone episode. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in November 1954 on page 90, Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston Marks…

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The Crystal Egg by H. G. Wells - A Window to Another World Apr 06, 2025

A curious antique dealer discovers a strange crystal egg that reveals eerie glimpses of an alien world teeming with life. As he obsesses over its mysteries, he begins to question whether the visions are mere reflections—or a window into something watching him back. Todays story was first published in The New Review, in May 1897, The Crystal Egg by H. G. Wells.

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The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick - Not All Monsters Come From Outer Space Apr 03, 2025

Something is wrong with Dad… Charlie knows it, but no one believes him. Is it all in his head, or has something terrifying taken his father’s place? The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Philip K. Dick, what a mind. It has been said that Dick believed he was living in two timelines simultaneously, one as himself in 1970s California and another as a persecuted Christian in ancient Rome. These bizarre experiences fueled his paranoia but also deepened the philosophical depth of his later works. Today’s story is one of his earlier works, published in Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine in December 1954 on page 105, The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A curious antique dealer discovers a strange crystal egg that reveals eerie glimpses of an alien world teeming with life. As he obsesses over its mysteries, he begins to question whether the visions are mere reflections—or a window into something watching him back. The Crystal Egg by H. G. Wells

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The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett - A High-Stakes Chase Through Time Itself Mar 31, 2025

Tampering with events of the past could bring disastrous results in the future. It was why Brek was given a pair of six-guns to catch—The Time Snatcher, by Randall Garrett. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Who doesn’t love a good time travel story? This one reminds me of the 1994 sci-fi movie Timecop starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Ron Silver. Turn to page 82 in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in February 1957, The Time Snatcher, by Randall Garrett…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Something is wrong with Dad… Charlie knows it, but no one believes him. Is it all in his head, or has something terrifying taken his father’s place? The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick.

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A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith and The Rag Thing by Donald A. Wollheim Mar 31, 2025

A creature in the night hunting for fresh meat. Hunting in a way that never fails. A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith. And, If heat and moisture and greasy chemical compounds once combined to make life, the laziness of a slattern landlady might cause them to combine again. In that case, the results would not be pretty. The Rag Thing by Donald A. Wollheim. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Our first story today is shorter than most but I love it and I think you will too. It has been published many times, in Hauntings and Horrors, Ten Grisly Tales, 100 Great Fantasy Short Short Stories, 100 Creepy Little Creatures and Werewolf! It’s been titled Monsters in the Night but that’s not the original title. First published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in October 1954 open your seven decade old copy to page 119, A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith...

We’ve got another short story for you today, and this one is a little different too! It was also first published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in October, but three years earlier in 1951, the magazine says it was written by David Grinnel but it was actually written by an old friend of the podcast, turn to page 34, The Rag Thing by Donald A. Wollheim…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Tampering with events of the past could bring disastrous results in the future. It was why Brek was given a pair of six-guns to catch—The Time Snatcher, by Randall Garrett.

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Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov, also known as Green Patches - The Creatures, and the Truth! Mar 29, 2025

It was a lovable little creature, anxious to help solve the troubles of the world. Moreover, it had the answer! But what man ever takes free advice? The Creatures, and the Truth! Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Did you know that you can leave comments on individual episodes on Spotify? Tonypegel had this to say, “Thanks for the Zenna Henderson. This is one of the reasons I love your podcast; it lives up to its name. If not for this podcast, many such worthy authors might be lost. Thanks for all you do and how well you do it.”

Thanks Tony, we appreciate your comment and sharing stories from lesser-known sci-fi authors is exactly why we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast! And don’t forget we take requests. Send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com

Every time we release an episode featuring a story by Isaac Asimov, it quickly becomes one of our most-listened-to episodes. You may know this story as Green Patches but when it was first published on page 34 in Galaxy Science Fiction in November 1950 it had a different name, Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A creature in the night hunting for fresh meat. Hunting in a way that never fails. A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith.

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Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson - When Premonitions Become Reality: A Masterpiece of Sci-Fi Suspense Mar 25, 2025

Renwick, with too much time on his hands, was bored. He turned to Mead, in his discontent, only to discover some frightening aspects of his friend’s hobby of collecting children’s games and rhymes. Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Tony from the future recently bought us 20 coffees and had a request, “Since I know you like uncommon authors and also support female writers, please look into Zenna Henderson.” Thanks for the request Tony, without you we may never have known about Zenna Henderson.

She was born in 1917 in Tucson, Arizona and began reading science fiction when she was 12. She graduated from Arizona State College, now Arizona State University, in 1940 and taught school, primarily in Tucson, mainly first grade. Zenna is one of 203 women recognized in the book “Partners in wonder : women and the birth of science fiction” who wrote stories that were published in US Science Fiction Magazines from 1926 to 1965.

Her debut science fiction short story appeared in 1951, marking the beginning of a prolific career that saw over 60 of her works featured in pulp sci-fi magazines. The 1972 ABC TV movie of the week The People starring William Shatner and Kim Darby is based on the Zenna Henderson story Pottage. You can watch The People on YouTube.

Turn to page 60 in Universe Science Fiction Magazine in January 1955, Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was a lovable little creature, anxious to help solve the troubles of the world. Moreover, it had the answer! But what man ever takes free advice? The Creatures, and the Truth! Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov.

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Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara - A Classic Sci-Fi Adventure Exploring Artificial Intelligence and Cosmic Mystery Mar 23, 2025

Finding a cause worth dying for is no great trick—the Universe is full of them. Finding one worth living for is the genuine problem! Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

How many vintage science fiction authors won a Pulitzer Prize? Ray Bradbury never won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, but received a Pulitzer Special Citation in 2007 for his impact on literature.

The answer is three. Booth Tarkington, MacKinlay Kantor and Michael Shaara. Booth Tarkington is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, along with William Faulkner, John Updike, and Colson Whitehead. Tarkington wrote only three short sci-fi stories.

MacKinlay Kantor wrote eight short sci-fi stories and one science fiction novel If the South Had Won the Civil War released in 1961.

Michael Shaara is the most well known of the three. Shaara was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1928. Before he began selling sci-fi for 2 cents a word in the 1950s he was a boxer and a police officer. He won his Pulitzer for his novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels which won the award in 1975, and was showcased on the big screen in the 1993 movie Gettysburg starring Tom Berenger and Martin Sheen.

Shaara also wrote the 1991 novel For Love of the Game which was made into the 1999 film with the same name starring Kevin Costner and Kelly Preston.

But it all began back in 1952. He wrote two dozen short sci-fi stories and this was his first. From Galaxy Science Fiction in June 1952, we will discover this tale of artificial intelligence, and the fate of a forgotten world on page 78, Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Renwick, with too much time on his hands, was bored. He turned to Mead, in his discontent, only to discover some frightening aspects of his friend’s hobby of collecting children’s games and rhymes. Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson.

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Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner - A Cosmic Battle for Survival Mar 20, 2025

An Earthman and Earthwoman are hurled through worlds within worlds by a diabolical weapon! Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Henry Kuttner has been on the podcast before in episode 82, 9 Kinda Short Sci-Fi Stories which was published on July 13th, 2023. Let’s jump in our time machine and spin the dials to April 1939, the publication, Thrilling Wonder Stories, which billed itself as The Magazine of Prophetic Fiction, the story begins on page 37, Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Finding a cause worth dying for is no great trick—the Universe is full of them. Finding one worth living for is the genuine problem! Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara.

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Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft - A Haunting Story of Madness and the Icy Grip of the Unknown Mar 17, 2025

A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor’s attempts at artificial refrigeration. Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

The story of H. P. Lovecraft is a sad story. He lived a life marked by poverty, and personal loss. His early years were overshadowed by his father’s descent into madness, which led to his institutionalization and death. His mother, similarly afflicted with mental illness, was overprotective and instilled in him a sense of fragility and isolation.

As a child, Lovecraft was a prodigy, reading and writing at an early age, but frequent illnesses and nervous conditions kept him from completing high school. He lived with his controlling mother and struggled throughout his life with self-doubt.

His writing, though prolific, was largely unrecognized during his lifetime, and he was forced to become a ghostwriter just to scrape by.

Lovecraft was diagnosed with cancer and was virtually unknown at the time of his death at the age of 46, and though he never achieved fame or financial success in life, his influence on horror and science fiction remains unparalleled.

Today’s story was published two years after Lovecraft died and appears in the September 1939 issue of Weird Tales Magazine on page 95, Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, An Earthman and Earthwoman are hurled through worlds within worlds by a diabolical weapon! Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner.

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Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - A Chilling Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Tale from a Sci-Fi Grand Master Mar 16, 2025

The last living man on a world rendered utterly lifeless by all–consuming fire– how could he start life alone? Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

I love a great apocalyptic sci-fi tale, and today we have an exceptional one for you by a legendary author. Alfred Bester, a true icon of the genre, is honored in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, the Prometheus Hall of Fame, and the Fandom Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the prestigious SFWA Grand Master Award by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.

Published almost 84 years ago in September 1941 in Astounding Science Fiction on page 35, Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester…

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Momentum by Charles Dye - From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories in July 1951 Mar 16, 2025

Just because an event "has to" happen, some people think that, of course, it will happen. It ain't necessarily so! Ballard had but a few hours to solve the problem, and he knew that the answer was there, before his eyes—if he could see it in time! Momentum by Charles Dye. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We are so thankful for your 5 star reviews and they are coming in faster than ever. RCraig had this to say on Apple Podcasts US, “ Sci-Fi at its best! This is the best of the best sci-fi podcasts. I love the stories and the narration and I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who like science fiction!” Thanks RCraig for the 5 stars and that awesome review.

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Another podcast and another author makes his debut. Charles Dye was born in San Fernando, California, in 1925. His first published story, The Last Orbit, appeared in the February 1950 issue of Amazing Stories. He is credited with having written seventeen short stories and one novel.

One of the stories Charles Dye is known for wasn’t actually written by him. If you open Planet Stories magazine from July 1952, you’ll find The Man Who Staked the Stars credited to Dye. However, the story was actually written by Katherine MacLean, who was briefly married to him. The reason MacLean gave Dye credit remains unknown.

By the way, The Man Who Staked the Stars is a novella—a work of fiction longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel, typically ranging from 17,500 to 40,000 words, according to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.

Let’s peel back the pages of Future combined with Science Fiction Stories in July 1951 to page 59, Momentum by Charles Dye…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, I don’t normally do this but the story you will hear next on the podcast is one of my favorites, The last living man on a world rendered utterly lifeless by all–consuming fire– how could he start life alone? Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester.

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Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories May-June 1950 Mar 14, 2025

It was a wonderful plan, a boon to humanity. And solving the parking problem would make a fortune for Slim and me. But when the secret got out… Parking Unlimited By Noel Loomis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Noel Loomis was born in Wakita, Oklahoma Territory in 1905, two years before it became a state. And if Wakita Oklahoma rings a bell it might be because it was one of the filming locations for the motion picture blockbuster Twister. This tiny town near the Oklahoma border with Kansas had less than 400 people when Loomis was born and only around 300 today.

Although he wrote science fiction Loomis is best known for his Westerns. He won the Spur award for Best Western Novel in 1958 for Short Cut to Red River. He won the award again the next year for a short story, Grandfather Out of the Past.

Noel Loomis penned two science fiction novels and about 30 science fiction short stories. From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories dated May-June 1950, we will discover our story on page 70, Parking Unlimited By Noel Loomis…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Just because an event "has to" happen, some people think that, of course, it will happen. It ain't necessarily so! Ballard had but a few hours to solve the problem, and he knew that the answer was there, before his eyes—if he could see it in time! Momentum by Charles Dye.

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The Goggles of Dr Dragonet by Fritz Leiber Mar 13, 2025

To those who wear the goggles of Dr. Dragonet there is another world–of mystery, joy and, yes, terror… The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Fritz Leiber won more than his share of awards for his amazing work. He won six Hugo awards, three Nebula’s, a Bram Stoker, World Fantasy Award, he was posthumously inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and he won many awards that you’ve probably never heard of, Balrog, Geffen, Gandalf, Locus and others.

We’ve already narrated numerous Fritz Leiber stories but thankfully there remain many others that are in the public domain for us to bring to you in the future.

From Fantastic Stories of Imagination in July 1961 let us turn to page 96, The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber…

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Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison - Training for the First Space Flight to Mars Mar 10, 2025

The important thing was that they survive. Men were needed who’d be able to explore the surface once the ship landed. Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to "Tony from the future" who bought us 20 coffees. Tony had this to say, “Just found this podcast and am addicted. My wife is a bit worried as I've been literally listening 24hours a day, even as I sleep. Your selections and narration are unparalleled. As a 60+ year old these are the types of stories I craved as I grew up. I'm so happy to be able to support your efforts. I would like to make a recommendation. Since I know you like uncommon authors and also support female writers, please look into Zenna Henderson.”

Thank you Tony from the future for your generous support and please make sure you get some sleep. I had never heard of Zenna Henderson but there is at least one story that she wrote that is in the public domain. Listen for one of her stories in the near future and thanks for your kind words.

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You can never have too much Harry Harrison! His story The Stainless Steel Rat remains one of the most listened-to episodes on our podcast.

Today’s tale first appeared in Fantastic Universe in June 1958, accompanied by this note from the magazine: “We seem so close to Space Flight that we’ve been afraid, these last weeks, that history might catch up with us and make Harry Harrison’s exciting story dated. There is that danger, these days.”

As it turned out, history took a little longer—nearly three years later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, piloting Freedom 7 for 15 minutes and 28 seconds.

Open the pages of Fantastic Universe to page 4, Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison…

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A Moth by H. G. Wells - A Short Story from the "Father of Science Fiction" in The Pall Mall Gazette in 1895 Mar 09, 2025

Two bitter rival scientists are locked in a feud that consumes their lives, but nature has a strange way of taking sides. When an eerie moth appears, the battle takes an unexpected and unsettling turn. A Moth by H. G. Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If today’s story sounds familiar but you're scratching your head thinking, I thought it was called The Moth, you’re right. It was not uncommon for stories to have more than one title in the early days of science fiction. When a story was reprinted in a different magazine, anthology, or even in another country, the editor or publisher sometimes altered the title to better fit the publication’s style or market.

Whether you know it as The Moth or A Moth it’s still the same story and a very good one regardless of the title. Originally published in The Pall Mall Gazette on March 28th 1895, A Moth by H. G. Wells…

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Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Science Fiction Short Story from 1953 Mar 07, 2025

Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule of war: Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’ve featured Robert Sheckley’s work quite often on the podcast. Potential, The Perfect Woman, The Deep Hole to China, The Monsters and the apocalyptic tale Proof of the Pudding are some of the stories you’ve heard on the podcast. Seventh Victim is a story by Sheckley you should listen to if you haven’t already.

Let’s peruse the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction in November 1953 and discover aliens on their way to earth, and their intentions are not good, just inside the front cover on page 5, Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two bitter rival scientists are locked in a feud that consumes their lives, but nature has a strange way of taking sides. When an eerie moth appears, the battle takes an unexpected and unsettling turn. A Moth by H. G. Wells.

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The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord Mar 03, 2025

The punishment had to fit more than just the crime—it had to suit every world in the Galaxy! The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s story was published just before Frank Herbert’s Old Rambling House, which we featured on the podcast about eight months ago. Open the April 1958 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine to page 76, The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord…

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The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Written by the Woman Who Invented Dark Fantasy Mar 01, 2025

Silently it waited in a woodland glen, baited with dreams to tempt… the strange lost company that time had forgot. The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Francis Stevens. But after today’s story you will probably never forget her. She has been called “the woman who invented dark fantasy.”

She was born Gertrude Mabel Barrows in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1883. Some say her middle name was Myrtle instead of Mabel but since the state of Minnesota and the county where she was born don’t have birth records going back that far we will never know.

She wrote her first short story at age 17, a science fiction story titled The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar. She mailed the story to Argosy. The story was accepted and published in the March 1904 issue, listing the author as "G. M. Barrows”. Although the initials disguised her gender, this appears to be the first instance of an American female author publishing science fiction, and using her real name.

She had only seven short stories published and wrote five novels, with just two released during her lifetime. From Argosy magazine in July 1919, The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The punishment had to fit more than just the crime—it had to suit every world in the Galaxy! The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord.

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The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams Feb 25, 2025

It was only a slingshot, but it hurled more death than a thousand-pound bomb. Where did Tommy Sonofagun get those deadly pellets? The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Our last episode featured an author we had never showcased before, William Tenn, today another, Robert Moore Williams and our next episode we will debut another authors work, Francis Stevens.

Although we were not familiar with Robert Moore Williams work, it’s not like he was a minor player in the pulp sci-fi world in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, with more than 170 short stories to his credit along with 20 novels.

Williams was born in Farmington, Missouri in 1907, graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1931 and published his first story in 1937. Zero as a Limit appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in 1937 and his career took off. His stories were published 17 times in what was left of the 1930s and 90 stories appeared in the pulps in the 1940s.

We will find our story on page 130 in the May 1942 issue of Amazing Stories magazine, The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Silently it waited in a woodland glen, baited with dreams to tempt… the strange lost company that time had forgot. The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens.

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Project Hush by William Tenn and Homesick by Lynn Venable - Two Stories from Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine Feb 24, 2025

The biggest job in history and it had to be done with complete secrecy. It was—which was just the trouble! Project Hush by William Tenn and What thrill is there in going out among the stars if coming back means bitter loneliness? Homesick by Lynn Venable. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Until today, we had never narrated a story by William Tenn—though, in truth, William Tenn never actually wrote a story. How is that possible? Because William Tenn was the pen name of Philip Klass.

Born in London in 1920, Klass moved to New York City before his second birthday. He grew up in Brooklyn, served in the Army during World War II, and later spent 22 years as a professor at Penn State University.

Klass wrote over 60 short stories, beginning in 1946 with Alexander the Bait, which appeared in Astounding Science Fiction. Most of his work was published during the 1950s. Turn to page 100 in the February 1954 publication, Galaxy Science Fiction, Project Hush by William Tenn…

Our second story on the podcast today comes from Lynn Venable. Though she wrote only seven stories, each one left a lasting impression. This was her first, published in the December 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. We will discover our story on page 73, Homesick by Lynn Venable…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was only a slingshot, but it hurled more death than a thousand-pound bomb. Where did Tommy Sonofagun get those deadly pellets? The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams.

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Goliah by Jack London - A Short Sci-Fi Story from 1908 published in The Red Magazine Feb 22, 2025

What if a single mysterious figure could bring the world’s armies to their knees and reshape society overnight? A future where science becomes the ultimate power—whether humanity is ready or not. Goliah by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We are so thankful for you. The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues to grow with new listeners around the world. Special thanks to “Someone” who bought us 5 coffees. They had this to say, “The Lost Sci Fi Podcast is such a joy… Scott Miller is a master storyteller, truly inhabiting each character in a way that makes you forget there is only one narrator! I appreciate all the research that goes into every episode, from finding these obscure gems to the interesting biographical notes about the authors. Thank you for making me look forward to my commute!” Thanks Someone! Your kind words and contribution drives us to provide you with more stories more often. Thanks!

Jack London returns with a story published in 1908, in The Red Magazine, a UK fiction magazine. Sadly we couldn’t find a copy so we can’t tell you what page to turn to, Goliah by Jack London…

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Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel Feb 20, 2025

The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at the torn derelict floating against the velvet void. Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How could he know his dreams should have been nightmares? Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

He’s not widely known, but he’s one of our favorites—Alfred Coppel returns to the podcast today! You’ve enjoyed his thrilling space adventures before with Runaway, The First Man on the Moon, Wreck Off Triton, and The Flight of the Eagle.

Now, from the Fall 1949 issue of Planet Stories, the treasure hunt begins on page 61, Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel…

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F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - Pulp Sci-Fi Short Story from 1939 Feb 18, 2025

Lancelot Biggs was perhaps the worst second mate Captain Hanson had ever shipped, and he was convinced of it when he ruined their cargo. But how dumb a man is, may sometimes be a matter of opinion. F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Nelson S. Bond makes his debut on the podcast today with an interesting character, Lancelot Biggs. Bond wrote 14 short stories featuring Mr. Biggs, and in time we hope to narrate all of them.

Nelson Slade Bond was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1908. While he was still in high school he reviewed plays for the Philadelphia Enquirer. He went to Marshall College from 1932 to 1934 and edited the college newspaper, The Parthenon. He met his future wife, Betty Folsom at Marshall and they married in 1934.

He briefly worked for his fathers public relations agency but realized he could make more money by writing. And he wrote! Bond wrote more than 200 short stories, more than 200 radio scripts which included stories for the radio drama The Lone Ranger. He also penned about 80 TV scripts.

Nelson S. Bond and Betty Folsom were married for 72 years until his passing in 2006 at the age of 97. We will find our story in Fantastic Adventures in November 1939. Turn to page 34, F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at the torn derelict floating against the velvet void. Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How could he know his dreams should have been nightmares? Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel.

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The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H.G. Wells - Short Story Published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News Feb 16, 2025

What if you had the power to change reality with a single thought? An ordinary man discovers his limitless abilities—only to learn that absolute power comes with devastating consequences. Our story was first published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells.

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Lancelot Biggs was perhaps the worst second mate Captain Hanson had ever shipped, and he was convinced of it when he ruined their cargo. But how dumb a man is, may sometimes be a matter of opinion. F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond.

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The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft - Cosmic Horror Weird Fiction from Amazing Stories in 1927 Feb 15, 2025

In 1927 Amazing Stories had this to say about our next episode, We could wax rhapsodical in our praise, as the story is one of the finest pieces of literature it has been our good fortune to read. The theme is original, and yet fantastic enough to make it rise head and shoulders above many contemporary scientifiction stories. You will not regret having read this marvelous tale. The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We appreciate your 5-star ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts! If you haven’t left one yet, we’d really appreciate it. Plus, you can leave a review on Apple Podcasts in your country, even if you usually listen elsewhere. This 5-star review was posted by Doctorwoo on Apple Podcasts Canada, “Bingeable Classic Sci-Fi. Wow. Just wow! I have put all my other extensive podcast listening on hold, and I’m listening only to past episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Scott for accompanying me on my winter runs, weight lifting sessions, and chores around the house. Scott’s selection of stories is right on the money, and his voice and characterizations are the work of a master. Thank You!” Thank you Doctorwoo!!

When we launched The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, our goal was to spotlight truly forgotten science fiction short stories—many of which had never been narrated before. But we’ve been listening to you, and your requests have taken us in unexpected directions. H. P. Lovecraft’s stories have been recorded many times, so we hadn’t planned to include them. However, your enthusiasm made us rethink that decision, and now we realize this is a story we should have shared long ago. So here it is—thanks to you!

From the September 1927 issue of Amazing Stories, our eerie tale can be found on page 556, The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, What if you had the power to change reality with a single thought? An ordinary man discovers his limitless abilities—only to learn that absolute power comes with devastating consequences. The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells.

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The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Vintage Science Fiction from the 1950s Feb 13, 2025

The aliens wouldn't accept help, though their world was about to explode. They were adolescents. Adolescence is the time when you aren't smart enough to ask for help… The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

In a world filled with science fiction one can never ever hear enough Harlan Ellison stories! From the pages of Super-Science Fiction in February 1957 let’s go as fast as we can to page 68 for a story credited to Ellis Hart but in reality penned by Mr. Ellison, The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, in 1927 Amazing Stories had this to say about our next episode, We could wax rhapsodical in our praise, as the story is one of the finest pieces of literature it has been our good fortune to read. The theme is original, and yet fantastic enough to make it rise head and shoulders above many contemporary scientifiction stories. You will not regret having read this marvelous tale. The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft.

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The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - 1960s Classic Science Fiction Feb 12, 2025

The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of… The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If you enjoy today’s story by Donald E. Westlake, you might also like The Spy in the Elevator, another Westlake tale we narrated about 10 months ago. Originally published in Amazing Stories in March 1961, today’s treat can be found on page 96. The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The aliens wouldn't accept help, though their world was about to explode. They were adolescents. Adolescence is the time when you aren't smart enough to ask for help… The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison

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The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds Feb 08, 2025

The island was drowning—if they failed to find some common ground, both of them were doomed. The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts, this from Alec in the Scottish Boarders on Apple Podcasts Great Britain. “Alec had this to say, “Best thing since sliced bread!! My absolute favorite podcast! I love science fiction, this podcast gets me through long days at work, Scott’s narration really brings these stories to life and fires my imagination. Thanks Scott.” Thank you Alec. Your review and others inspires us to work harder and release more episodes faster, thank you for that and please keep em coming!

We appreciate everything you do to support us and many of you have asked us how you can help. If you haven’t already left us a review on Apple Podcasts or a 5 star rating on Spotify that would be helpful. We’ve also made a much bigger commitment to social media so you can easily like and share which helps new people discover us. There’s a Facebook page for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast which is a great place to connect with us and we have Twitter, Instagram, and we just added Threads, Tik Tok and Bluesky. There are links for all of them in the description, and thanks in advance for all of you who choose to like, follow and share our posts.

Mack is back, Mack Reynolds, that is. Open your copy of the January 1960 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction to page 5, The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of… The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake.

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The Judge's House by Bram Stoker an Episode Swap with the Just Chills Podcast Feb 06, 2025

Today on the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we will do something we have never done, and something we may never do again. An episode swap with another podcast. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Several of you have suggested we do an episode swap with another podcast and today your request has been fulfilled. We’ve been approached before but never felt like it was a good fit, until now.

We wouldn’t do an episode swap with just any podcaster, we had to find a quality podcast that we knew you would enjoy. I am excited to share an episode from Just Chills - Short Scary Stories, a horror podcast featuring classic stories from writers like Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley and M R James. If you enjoy stories that make your pulse quicken and send a chill down your spine, this is the perfect treat for you. So, sit back, maybe leave a light on, and dive into this spooky tale. And don’t forget, if you enjoy this story, subscribe to Just Chills wherever you get your podcasts. The link is in the description.

Just Chills Link: https://pod.link/1709713164

From the author of Dracula, a student seeks solitude in a small village with an isolated old house. But the rats decide to keep him company... The Judge's House by Bram Stoker, here’s Taesha from Just Chills…

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Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in Fall 1944 Feb 06, 2025

Mr. Meek was having his troubles. First, the educated bugs worried him; then the welfare worker tried to stop the Ring Rats' feud by enlisting his aid. And now, he was a drafted space-polo player—a fortune bet on his ability at a game he had never played in his cloistered life. Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another first for our podcast today, back to back episodes by the same author featuring the same character. Yesterday Clifford D. Simak’s Mr. Meek got himself in a little trouble and today the mild mannered bookkeeper from Earth finds himself in another pickle.

From Planet Stories magazine in the fall of 1944 our space-faring hero’s journey begins on page 56, Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak…

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Mr. Meek - Muskeeter by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in the Summer of 1944 Feb 04, 2025

Adventure flamed in Mr. Meek's timorous heart, the surge of battle and singing blades. And so, with a rocket-ship for his steed and a ray-gun for his sword, he sallied forth ... carrying cavalier justice to the resentful shining stars. Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

There have been a flood of 5 star reviews in countries all over the world recently. This 5 star review is from Paulzzzzzz on Apple Podcasts Great Britain, “Wondrous stories. I absolutely love the podcasts. Scott is such a wonderful voice actor and brings every character to life! Keep up the great work guys! From a fellow Astral Traveler.”

Thanks Paulzzzzzz! We will never be able to thank you and all our listeners around the world enough for our success. Your reviews make a difference and help grow our audience, thank you!

Clifford D. Simak has been on the podcast many times and he’s back today with the first of two stories back to back. Let’s turn back the clock almost 81 years ago to the Summer 1944 issue of Planet Stories magazine. Today’s story can be found right after a story we featured on the podcast a long time ago, Morgue Ship by Ray Bradbury. Go to page 58 and you will find, Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak…

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Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean Feb 03, 2025

The mountain men who opened up the frontier in the west weren’t settlers, they were trappers, traders, fighters and gunmen — the men who didn’t fit back home. The kind of men who will be needed on the frontier of space… Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

As we get ready to celebrate our 3rd anniversary, we thought it was the perfect time to try something new! Today’s story is a great example—it shares the same title as yesterday’s, but it’s by a completely different author and tells a totally different tale. And that’s not the only first! We’re also thrilled to welcome author Katherine MacLean to the podcast for the very first time.

Katherine Anne MacLean was born in 1925 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and she was one of the early female voices in science fiction. Unlike some women writers of the 1950s who used male pen names, MacLean published most of her work under her own name. She made her debut with Defense Mechanism in the October 1949 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, and over the years, she wrote more than 40 short stories—most of them in the 1950s, though she kept writing all the way into the 1990s.

Katherine MacLean even got a chance to write for television! She penned an episode for the 1962 British sci-fi series Out of This World, which was hosted by none other than Boris Karloff. Her episode, Pictures Don’t Lie, aired on August 11, 1962, and was based on her short story of the same name.

Out of This World on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhWWABp1BJ4

Her work also made it to the big screen—her 1953 short story The Carnivore was adapted into the 2016 Brazilian film Carnívora. Let’s flip through the May 1954 issue of Science Fiction Adventures magazine and turn to page 78, Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Adventure flamed in Mr. Meek's timorous heart, the surge of battle and singing blades. And so, with a rocket-ship for his steed and a ray-gun for his sword, he sallied forth ... carrying cavalier justice to the resentful shining stars. Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak.

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Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck Feb 01, 2025

The tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Paul Belcher for his 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “My New Favorite Podcast. I’m so impressed with this unassuming, yet extremely entertaining podcast. I love the narration, the little facts about each story, and the interesting mix of authors and different sub genres within the overarching sci-fi subject. It’s been fun rediscovering classics and hearing some of the more obscure authors for my first time. Thanks Scott - I appreciate your hard work and dedication!” Paul we appreciate your spectacular review and thanks for listening!! If you haven’t already left us a 5 star review, if you think we deserve it, we would appreciate it if you did.

Like others we’ve featured on the podcast Clyde Beck was a science fiction fan before he was a sci-fi author. His short stories were published only four times, first in 1930, then in 1947, 1950 and 1953. Beck was born in California in 1912 and died there in 1986.

Collision Orbit was published in Planet Stories magazine in the summer of 1950. Two other stories we’ve shared on the podcast appeared in that issue, Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair and The Enormous Word by William Oberfield. Turn to page 48, Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, same title, different story, The mountain men who opened up the frontier in the west weren’t settlers, they were trappers, traders, fighters and gunmen — the men who didn’t fit back home. The kind of men who will be needed on the frontier of space… Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean.

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Transience by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s Jan 30, 2025

Though The World May Die, Man Will Go On. Transience by Arthur C. Clark. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Almost six months ago we shared the first published story written by Arthur C. Clarke, Travel by Wire. Today we bring you another science fiction short story written in the early years of Clarke’s career.

The July 1949 issue of Startling Stories magazine features many familiar names, Ray Bradbury, Henry Kuttner, C. M. Kornbluth, Margaret St. Clair and on page 125 we find today’s offering, Transience by Arthur C. Clark…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck.

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The Minions of Midas by Jack London - Jack London Short Stories Jan 29, 2025

What happens when a secret society demands your fortune—or sacrifices innocent lives instead? An electrifying tale of power, greed, and morality. The Minions of Midas by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s been nearly two weeks since we narrated A Thousand Deaths by Jack London, and since then, we’ve received numerous requests for more stories from one of America’s most renowned authors. We appreciate your emails and encourage you to tell us what you what to hear on the podcast, scott@lostscifi.com.

Jack London was an interesting character. He ran for Mayor of Oakland, California twice in 1901 and 1905 as the Socialist candidate and lost both both times garnering less than a thousand votes in those elections.

Did you know that today’s story The Minions of Midas was turned into a Netflix series in 2020? The show is set in Madrid, Spain, and while it’s originally in Spanish, it’s also available in English. How cool is that? A story Jack London wrote back in 1901—that was mostly overlooked for nearly 120 years—is now a full-blown miniseries! I found it here in Costa Rica, but I’m not sure if it’s available everywhere.

Chances are you have never read nor ever heard The Minions of Midas but that is about to change. Pearson’s Magazine was a monthly periodical that first appeared in Britain in 1896, a US version began publication in 1899. Open the May 1901 edition of Pearson’s to page 698, The Minions of Midas by Jack London…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Though the world may die, Man will go on. Transience by Arthur C. Clarke.

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Solitary by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Science Fiction from the 1950s Jan 27, 2025

All the logical answers to Charcot’s escape and disappearances had come up... but why should an escaped convict be logical? Solitary by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks to Phee808 for another 5 star review on Apple Podcast, “The perfect narration to a treasure trove of incredible talent. They don’t make them like this anymore but fortunately we can still hear them. The narration is on point and passionate and matches the mood of the stories perfectly.” Thanks Phee808!

If you are a fan of Robert Silverberg, as I am, you will be happy with today’s episode which was the cover story in Future Science Fiction number 32 in Spring 1957. Open this 35 cent magazine to page 4, Solitary by Robert Silverberg…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, What happens when a secret society demands your fortune—or sacrifices innocent lives instead? An electrifying tale of power, greed, and morality that will keep you in suspense until the very end. The Minions of Midas by Jack London.

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The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Stories from the 1800s Jan 23, 2025

Two Short stories from the 1800s. The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Did you know we take requests? We do, and both of the stories you are about to hear have been requested a number of times. If there is a vintage science fiction story you’d like to hear send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

He was born Edgar Poe in Boston in 1809, orphaned at the age of 2 and taken in by a wealthy merchant, John Allan and his wife, Francis. And that’s how he came to be known as Edgar Allan Poe. John Allan did not adopt Poe and that’s why he didn’t take Allan as his last name. Let’s travel back in time 182 years to January 1843. Our story was first published in The Pioneer, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe…

Up next, a story published 9 months earlier, in Graham's Magazine in April 1842, The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe...

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, All the logical answers to Charcot’s escape and disappearances had come up... but why should an escaped convict be logical? Solitary by Robert Silverberg.

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The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton Jan 22, 2025

In a distant, semi-barbaric kingdom, a young lover’s fate hinges on a cruelly ingenious trial: choosing between two doors, one hiding a ferocious tiger and the other concealing a beautiful bride. As the Kings daughter secretly signals her beloved toward a door, we are left to wonder—did her jealousy or love dictate the choice? The Lady, Or The Tiger? By Frank R. Stockton. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Francis Richard Stockton was born on April 5th, 1834, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He wrote more than 100 short stories from 1867 to 1912. His most famous story, was the story you are about to hear. Turn to page 83 in the November 1882 issue of Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, The Lady, Or The Tiger? By Frank R. Stockton…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Let’s stay in the 1800s and feature two stories by an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. By request, Edgar Allan Poe.

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James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick Jan 20, 2025

It was a robots' world, run by soul-less heaps of haughty metal. But among the humans there was one — only one — who aspired to greatness; only one who stood the chance of breaking out of his subservient shell. He was the Time-Window Kid. ... He was James P. Crow. James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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And thanks to all of you who have rated us on Spotify where we have 301 ratings with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. Thank you.

If you enjoy stories by vintage sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick you will be happy to know that today's episode is the 27th story by PKD on our podcast. And the really good news is there is more to come.

From Planet Stories magazine in May, 1954 you don’t have to go very far in this 116 page issue to find our story. Turn to page 19 for, James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick…

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Consignment by Alan E. Nourse Jan 19, 2025

Revenge drives John Krenner to risk everything in a world ruled by relentless automation. But on the futuristic Rolling Roads, justice isn’t the only thing waiting at the end of the line. Consignment by Alan E. Nourse. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Alan E. Nourse has been on the podcast several times, Derelect, Wanderlust, Journey For the Brave and one of my personal favorites The Fifty-Fourth of July. He returns today with a tale of vengeance. From Science Fiction Adventures Magazine in December 1953, open your copy to page 61, Consignment by Alan E. Nourse…

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Warning from the Stars by Ron Cocking Jan 18, 2025

Don't believe in flying saucers? Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last…. Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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One story. That’s all we could find written by Ron Cocking. And we know nothing else about him. Let’s open the April 1959 issue of Amazing Science Fiction Stories to page 7, Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Revenge drives John Krenner to risk everything in a world ruled by relentless automation. But on the futuristic Rolling Roads, justice isn’t the only thing waiting at the end of the line. Consignment by Alan E. Nourse.

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A Thousand Deaths by Jack London - The First Published Story by Jack London in 1899 Jan 16, 2025

Trapped in a horrifying cycle of death and resurrection, a man becomes the unwilling subject of a mad-mans twisted experiments. A tantalizing tale of science, survival, and the fight for freedom. A Thousand Deaths by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

John Griffith Chaney, famously known as Jack London, was born in 1876. He was among the first American writers to achieve international fame and financial success through his work. At the age of 21, in 1897, London embarked on a journey to the Klondike during the Gold Rush, an experience that inspired some of his earliest and most successful stories.

In 1899, Jack London was living in poverty, desperately submitting stories in the hope of earning one cent per word, the standard rate for fiction he had read about. When he finally sold a 4,000-word story, he was dismayed to receive only $5.00 for it. Reflecting on this moment, London later wrote, “I was finished—finished as only a very young, very sick, and very hungry young man could be … I would never write again.”

However, that same day, he received a letter from the publisher of The Black Cat, responding to his submission of A Thousand Deaths. The publisher requested permission to cut the story in half and offered $40 if London agreed. London recalled, “It was the equivalent to twenty dollars per thousand, or double the minimum rate. And that is just precisely how and why I stayed by the writing game. Literally, and literarily, I was saved by The Black Cat short story.”

The story that started it all can be found on page 33 of The Black Cat in May 1899, A Thousand Deaths by Jack London…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Don't believe in flying saucers? Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last…. Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking

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The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - A Shocking Story written by 14 year old H. P. Lovecraft Jan 15, 2025

Lost in the pitch-black depths of a cave, a man faces the terror of the unknown—until he discovers he’s not alone. A chilling tale of primal fear. The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s story began its journey in the spring of 1904, with the final draft completed in April 1905—when H. P. Lovecraft was just 14 years old. The knack for crafting compelling tales at such a young age seems to be a hallmark of truly brilliant authors. We will find more evidence of that in the next episode of the podcast.

Our story was first published in the June 1918 issue of the amateur journalism publication The Vagrant, The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Trapped in a horrifying cycle of death and resurrection, a man becomes the unwilling subject of a mad-mans twisted experiments. A tantalizing tale of science, survival, and the fight for freedom. A Thousand Deaths by Jack London.

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Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - 1950s Science Fiction Short Story Jan 13, 2025

It was only a tiny scout ship from somewhere beyond the stars; only one alien creature occupied it. But the ship's mission spelled life to its fellow creatures and death to all living creatures on Earth. And against the super-science of the raider stood one terrified old man and his dog…. Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Murray Leinster is one of our favorites and although we’ve heard from him quite often there are dozens and dozens of his stories left for us to narrate. This one can be found in the very first issue of Future combined with Science Fiction Stories with a publication date of May-June in 1950. This story of an Alien coming to Earth is on page 40, Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, H. P. Lovecraft returns!

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The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick - A Short Story from Weird Tales Magazine Jan 12, 2025

I bought the door–even though the auctioneer warned of evil. The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Dorothy Gertrude Quick was born in Brooklyn on September 1st 1896. She was a prolific writer of horror, detective fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Dorothy was a girl of 11 when she met Mark Twain, actually Samuel L. Clemens, on an Atlantic crossing from England. She was returning to Plainfield, N.J., from Europe with her parents. Recognizing Twain by his wavy hair and white suit, she walked around and around the deck, passing very slowly by his chair each time, until he finally came over and introduced himself.

It was the beginning of a friendship that was to last until the very day of his death. After the voyage she received a telegram from Twain asking whether she would prefer as a birthday present "one elephant or 10,000 monkeys." She replied that she would prefer his books - which he sent her, along with a tiny white elephant. If you’ve seen the 1991 TV movie “Mark Twain and Me” well now you know who wrote it.

We will find our story on page 32 in Weird Tales magazine published in November 1952, The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was only a tiny scout ship from somewhere beyond the stars; only one alien creature occupied it. But the ship's mission spelled life to its fellow creatures and death to all living creatures on Earth. And against the super-science of the raider stood one terrified old man and his dog…. Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster.

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Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - A Sci-Fi Short Story from Fantastic Universe September 1954 Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If you are a regular listener of the podcast you know we love to discover interesting stories by authors you have never heard of, and that’s exactly what we have for you today.

Here’s what Fantastic Universe had to say, “Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer. We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story. It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite—the work of a craftsman.”

This is the first time we have come across an illustrator turned author. And here’s the amazing thing, he wasn’t any old illustrator, Mel Hunter was a very accomplished illustrator producing illustrations for famous science fiction authors Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein, as well as a technical and scientific illustrator for The Pentagon, Hayden Planetarium in Boston, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

Hunter was born in 1927 in Oak Park, Illinois and he taught himself book and magazine illustration. He was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960, 1961 and 1962. He became a technical illustrator at Northrop Aircraft where he painted illustrations of advanced aircraft and simulated combat scenarios.

His love of air and space took him from California's desert runways to Florida's seacoast launchpads to illustrate every variety of jet-age aircraft and space-age rocket imaginable—from the X-15 to Saturn V. He died in 2004 and according to his final wish, his cremated remains were launched into space on May 22, 2012.

Savor this story, immerse yourself in it, and listen to it as many times as your heart desires—for it stands alone, as the singular science fiction story ever penned by Mel Hunter. From Fantastic Universe Magazine in September 1954, this truly amazing story can be found on page 39, Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter…

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Potential by Robert Sheckley - Short Science Fiction Story from the 1950s published in Astounding Science Fiction Magazine Jan 09, 2025

He was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement! Potential by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Robert Sheckley has been heard many times on the podcast and fortunately there are still many more Sheckley stories in the public domain that we will share with you in the future.

By the time this story appeared in Astounding Science Fiction magazine the publication has been around for almost 24 years, and if my math is correct it can be found in the 276th issue of the magazine. Let’s turn back the clock to November 1953 and open this pulp pleaser to page 72, Potential by Robert Sheckley…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter

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Yesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - A Short Story From Unknown Magazine in 1941 Jan 06, 2025

The scene-shifters slipped—and a man woke up on Wednesday, though yesterday was Monday. But Wednesday wasn’t finished… Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s story is unlike anything we’ve done before, and that’s why we chose to share it with you on the podcast. The name of the magazine is Unknown. It’s not that we don’t know the name of the magazine, the name of the magazine is called Unknown. Only 39 issues rolled off the presses but some believe it was the finest fantasy fiction magazine ever published.

From Unknown in June 1941, we will find this odd story on page 112, Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon…

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Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - 1950s Science Fiction Short Story Jan 02, 2025

A picture is worth a thousand words—especially if they're Martian words and nobody can understand them. So Mars put on a spectacular for Earth, using the skies as a TV screen. This proved the superiority of their science. But their morals—Wow! Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Harlan Ellison earned the nickname “The Bad Boy of Science Fiction” due to his bold, outspoken personality, controversial opinions, and unrelenting refusal to conform to societal or literary norms.

Ellison frequently criticized the science fiction community, literary trends, and even societal norms, often in a way that sparked debate and controversy. He was involved in numerous public feuds with other writers, editors, and critics. Ellison’s combination of immense talent, uncompromising principles, and a penchant for stirring the pot earned him the well deserved title “The Bad Boy of Science Fiction.”

And then there is the story you are about to hear. It was published in 1958 and to say that it pushed boundaries is an understatement. Turn to page 48 for the cover story in the January issue of Fantastic Science Fiction, Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The scene-shifters slipped—and a man woke up on Wednesday, though yesterday was Monday. But Wednesday wasn’t finished… Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon.

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The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - A Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction Story from the 1950s Dec 31, 2024

Fear is often Man's greatest enemy. But when there is nothing left to lose, there is everything to gain.... And with everything to gain, where is the enemy? The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If the name Herbert D. Kastle rings a bell, it’s likely not because of his science fiction work. Kastle, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1924, was primarily known as a thriller novelist, with an impressive seventeen titles to his name. Though his contributions to science fiction were modest—three short stories in the 1950s and another three in the 1960s—he gained some recognition for his 1964 sci-fi novel The Reassembled Man.

In addition to his literary work, Kastle’s 1975 novel Cross-Country was adapted into a feature film in 1983. He also ventured into television, co-writing an episode of Bonanza that aired in 1967.

Today's tale of woe in a post-apocalyptic world is on page 94 in the May 1955 publication of If Worlds of Science Fiction, The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A picture is worth a thousand words—especially if they're Martian words and nobody can understand them. So Mars put on a spectacular for Earth, using the skies as a TV screen. This proved the superiority of their science. But their morals—Wow! Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison.

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My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - From the October 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Dec 30, 2024

Take one tiny memory out of a man's life—and the entire universe may turn topsy turvy. My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another podcast and another vintage science fiction author you’ve probably never heard of. The story you are about to hear is her first published story and as far as we can tell, her only science fiction story. We found three novels written by Rhoads, The Lonely Women, A Place to Sleep, and Enough Romance. There’s a listing on eBay for an autographed copy of Enough Romance which will set you back $120.

Her only sci-fi short story appeared in the October 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. They had this to say about her, Gerda Rhoads was born in Vienna and came to the United States with her parents by way of London and Rio. She was educated at Hunter College, became a ballet dancer, took up painting and has done some very charming canvases. Then she married a painter and they went to Paris and she turned to writing. Sounds glamorous, doesn't it? With the publication of this her first story Gerda Rhoads proves her pen is glamor-tipped too. This interesting short story begins on page 82, My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Fear is often Man's greatest enemy. But when there is nothing left to lose, there is everything to gain.... And with everything to gain, where is the enemy? The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle.

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At The End Of The Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke A Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1960s Dec 29, 2024

A man with a vendetta, Szabo Tibor, finds himself tasked with recovering a Russian space capsule near New Guinea—but his grudge against the Russians turns the operation into a slow and sinister act of revenge. At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Arthur C. Clarke is one of the most popular authors on our podcast. We get a lot of requests for his stories and when we release a new episode with one of his stories, it is among our most listened to episodes. At the End of the Orbit is different from most of them that we have narrated so far and like many offerings from sci-fi’s pulp era, it is not only known as At the End of the Orbit but also as Hate. You are about to find out why!

Published in If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine in November 1961, open your copy to page 84, At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Take one tiny memory out of a man's life—and the entire universe may turn topsy turvy. My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads.

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Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell - SciFi Short Story from the 1950s Dec 26, 2024

All his life he had been searching for the big strike. But always he had failed. Now he had come to Mars—his last chance. This had to be—Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Dick Purcell makes his debut on the podcast today. Purcell authored six published stories in 1955 and 1956. His name might ring a bell, Dick Purcell appeared in more than 70 TV shows and movies in the 1930s and 1940s, but that was a different Dick Purcell. The author was born in 1908, the actor in 1905. As is frequently the case with early sci-fi authors we don’t know anything else about him. Peruse the pages of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in  June 1956 and you will discover our story on page 72, Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell…

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Welcoming Committee and The Robots Strike by Harry Harrison Dec 26, 2024

They’d long known that they were more than mere machines. They could reason, remember, and teach. And also plan, The Robots Strike and Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Harry Harrison is best known for his character The Stainless Steel Rat which we featured on the podcast more than a year ago. But he also wrote a plethora of lesser known short stories beginning in the 1950s and you will hear two of them today.

Our first story appeared in Fantastic Universe magazine in January 1959. We will discover this robot rebellion on page 58, The Robots Strike by Harry Harrison…

Our second story was published earlier in Harrison’s career. If you didn’t know better you would swear that Harrison didn’t write it because in the October 1957 issue of Fantastic Universe magazine our story is credited to Felix Boyd. Harrison used the pen name Felix Boyd three times and we’ve already narrated one of the others, The Robot Who Wanted to Know. The Magazine, Fantastic Universe, the date October 1957, the page where it begins 92, the story, Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison…

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The Man Who Did Things Twice and The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark Lemon Dec 22, 2024

Today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we go back 119 years and introduce you to a story by an author we have never featured on the podcast before. The Man Who Did Things Twice and a second story by Don Mark Lemon, The Spider and the Fly. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Don Mark Lemon was born in Arizona in September 1877, he wrote 15 short stories and 1 novel, The Scarlet Planet, which was published in 1930.

His first published short story, Doctor Goldman, can be found in the December 1900 issue of The Black Cat which launched in 1895. The Black Cat sold for five cents and encouraged amateur writers to submit stories. As the story goes the Jack London novel The Call of the Wild might never have been written if not for The Black Cat. London wasn’t having success as a writer and was about to give up but then he sold a story, A Thousand Deaths, to The Black Cat in 1899 and The Call of the Wild was published four years later! Never give up, Never Surrender!!

The first Don Mark Lemon story on the podcast won a $100 prize, which would be worth about $3,500 today, and appeared in the June 1905 issue of The Black Cat on page 39, The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon…

Our second story by Don Mark Lemon was published in The Thrill Book, a short lived publication which began and ceased publication in 1919. From the August 1st issue of The Thrill Book let’s turn to page 109 for The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark Lemon…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Harry Harrison is back with two stories from the late 1950s, Welcoming Committee and The Robots Strike.

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Office Call by Charles E. Fritch Dec 21, 2024

When brilliant mathematician Charles T. Moore steps into Dr. Rawlings’ office, he carries a groundbreaking revelation that could redefine the very fabric of reality. But as he grapples with the terrifying implications of his discovery—mind control and the potential to traverse alternate universes—will he find the help he needs or push the boundaries of sanity even further? Office Call by Charles E. Fritch, that’s next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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This week, we continue our vintage sci-fi journey with the third story on our podcast by Charles E. Fritch, following “Danger in the Void” and “Skin Game.” Let’s dive into the October 1954 edition of Fantastic Universe and turn to page 74 for Office Call by Charles E. Fritch…

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The Seven Temporary Moons Murray Leinster Dec 20, 2024

When enemy space-ships ride aloft in menacing array, Dr. Murfree again calls on the amazing hillbilly genius, Bud Gregory, for help! The Seven Temporary Moons by Murray Leinster, that’s next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

When we started this endeavor almost three years ago on February 22nd, 2022 we had no idea what to expect. Thanks to you, your encouragement through your ratings, comments and emails, your recommending us on social media and to your friends and family, it is thanks to you that our audience is growing around the world and we cannot thank you enough.

Today on the podcast we wrap up the Bud Gregory Saga with the fourth tale in the series from author Murray Leinster. If you would like to listen to the entire series in order, start with The Gregory Circle, then enjoy The Nameless Something and then move on to The Deadly Dust. Today’s tale was first published in Thrilling Wonder Stories in February 1948. You will find the final Bud Gregory Story on page 56, The Seven Temporary Moons by Murray Leinster…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When brilliant mathematician Charles T. Moore steps into Dr. Rawlings’ office, he carries a groundbreaking revelation that could redefine the very fabric of reality. But as he grapples with the terrifying implications of his discovery—mind control and the potential to traverse alternate universes—will he find the help he needs or push the boundaries of sanity even further? Office Call by Charles E. Fritch.

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The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury Dec 16, 2024

In a haunting world where an unforeseen inhabitant resides within an ancient well, he relives the echoes of a forgotten past while waiting for an uncertain future. The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Fred Sieber who bought us $25 worth of coffee. “Hey Scott! I am a retired Marine and live in Okinawa, Japan. I work on Kadena Airbase. I love your podcast. You have the perfect narration voice and always dig up great stories. Keep it up, and enjoy the coffee!”

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Ray Bradbury returns to the podcast today with a short story from the Arkham Sampler in the summer of 1949. The first story in the publication is on page 3, The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Our 300th episode. When enemy space-ships ride aloft in menacing array, Dr. Murfree again calls on the amazing hillbilly genius, Bud Gregory, for help! The Seven Temporary Moons by Murray Leinster

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Spawn of Inferno Hugh B. Cave Dec 12, 2024

An unusual story, about the darkness that settled like a black cloud, and the horror that came with it. Spawn of Inferno by Hugh B. Cave, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today marks the debut of an author I had never heard of, and yet he was one of the most prolific authors during the pulp fiction era. Some say he wrote more than 1,200 stories, others say it was only 1,000. Our author says he wrote more than 800 stories in the 1930s.

Hugh B. Cave was born in Chester, England, in 1910 and relocated during his childhood with his family to Boston, Massachusetts, shortly after the beginning of World War I. After World War II he moved to Jamaica where he rebuilt and managed a successful coffee plantation. He returned to the United States in the early 1970s after the Jamaican government confiscated his plantation.

Cave is celebrated for his mastery in horror, fantasy, and science fiction, although his work also included westerns, romance, crime and non-fiction. With an impressive body of work that spans over seven decades, Cave penned hundreds of short stories, more than 20 novels, and screenplays that captivated audiences with their gripping narratives as you are about to discover. Three of his stories were adapted for television in the 1950s.

Let’s go back in time to October 1932 and open Weird Tales magazine to page 522, Spawn of Inferno by Hugh B. Cave…

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Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, In a haunting world where an unforeseen inhabitant resides within an ancient well, he relives the echoes of a forgotten past while waiting for an uncertain future. The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury.

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In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling - The only interplanetary sci-fi story by H. P. Lovecraft Dec 10, 2024

Two Earthmen are trapped in an invisible maze on the planet Venus. In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s story is the only interplanetary science fiction story written by H. P. Lovecraft and he did not write this story by himself. Kenneth J. Sterling was only 14 when he met Lovecraft and he shared his draft of a story with him when he was a 16 year old medical student in Providence Rhode Island.

The story was rewritten and published two and a half years after Lovecraft’s death in the October 1939 issue of Weird Tales magazine. Let’s turn to page 50 of this 85 year old publication that would have set you back all of 15 cents, In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, An unusual story, about the darkness that settled like a black cloud, and the horror that came with it. Spawn of Inferno by Hugh B. Cave.

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$1,000 a Plate by Jack McKenty - SciFi Short Story from the 1950s Dec 05, 2024

When Marsy Gras shot off its skyrockets, Mars Observatory gave it the works—fireworks! $1,000 a Plate by Jack McKenty, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We are back from vacation, I am physically back but my voice isn’t. Hopefully the voice will be back to normal in a few days and the first story you will hear is In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft.

Fortunately I was able to find a story I narrated a while back that has never been on the podcast.

Jack McKenty makes his debut on the podcast today. What do we know about McKenty? He had two stories published in the 1950s. No other information can be found. From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in October 1954 on page 87, $1,000 a Plate by Jack McKenty…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two Earthmen are trapped in an invisible maze on the planet Venus. In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft.

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S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov Nov 25, 2024

An unusual short story you’ve probably never heard, from one of the greatest authors in science fiction history. S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Have you ever heard of this story by Isaac Asimov? It’s always fascinating to hear from you when you tell us you remember reading a story 50 or more years ago, so we’d love to know somewhere in your past did you read S as in Zebatinsky? Comment where you can, like Spotify and YouTube or send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com. We always love hearing from you!

From Star Science Fiction, a magazine edited by Frederik Pohl, open your January 1958 issue to page 33, S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two Earthmen are trapped in an invisible maze on the planet Venus. In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft.

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A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories Nov 21, 2024

She'd paid good money to see the inevitable… and then had to work to make it happen! A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We are thankful for you. Our audience continues to grow all over the world and we cannot thank you enough for your support. We’d also like to thank Anne who bought 5 coffee’s. Anne had this to say, “Thank you so much for letting us relive the stories written by so many talented story tellers. Your mellifluous voice is a joy to my ears.” Thanks Anne for your amazing compliment and for your support.

More Ray Bradbury stories because, well… it’s Ray Bradbury. Our story was published in Galaxy Science Fiction in August 1951 let’s turn to page 152, A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, An unusual short story you’ve probably never heard, from one of the greatest authors in science fiction history. S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov

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The Invisible Enemy by Arnold Castle- Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s Nov 18, 2024

At fifteen he was sent to war to fight an enemy he couldn't understand. But more puzzling was the victory to be won—after he met defeat! The Invisible Enemy by Arnold Castle, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Once again we are narrating a story by an author that we know almost nothing about. Arnold Castle wrote four stories that were published from 1954 to 1960 and today’s story was his first.

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in October 1954 we will find our story on page 80, The Invisible Enemy by Arnold Castle…

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The Alien Dies at Dawn by Robert Silverberg Nov 14, 2024

Kendall Stone had twelve hours to save a thousand lives. It wasn't much time, especially since someone was making sure he didn't use it! The Alien Dies at Dawn by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Timothy Buckley who bough us a coffee. “Have a nice holiday Scott.” Thanks Timothy, in fact while you're listening to this we are on holiday in Barcelona Spain where we will soon board a cruise ship for a two week transatlantic cruise. We appreciate you Timothy and thanks for the coffee!

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From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in December 1956, turn to page 64, The Alien Dies at Dawn by Robert Silverberg…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, At fifteen he was sent to war to fight an enemy he couldn't understand. But more puzzling was the victory to be won—after he met defeat! The Invisible Enemy by Arnold Castle.

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Shipping Clerk by William Morrison - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Nov 11, 2024

If Ollie knew the work he was doing, he would have resigned—if resigning were possible! Shipping Clerk by William Morrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

William Morrison, whose real name was Joseph Samachson, has been on the podcast several times. You’ve heard his stories Unwelcomed Visitor, Spoken For, Task of Kayin, Monster and The Addicts, but we haven’t heard from him in a year an half.

From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in June 1952, let’s turn to page 108, Shipping Clerk by William Morrison…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Kendall Stone had twelve hours to save a thousand lives. It wasn't much time, especially since someone was making sure he didn't use it! The Alien Dies at Dawn by Robert Silverberg.

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Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock Nov 07, 2024

A story of the last dawn that human eyes would ever see… Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks to Andre’a for buying us a coffee. She says, “Thank you once again. This story is one of my favourites. Respectfully, Andre'a from Melbourne Australia.” Thank you Andre’a. If you’d like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.

Ever heard of Frank Lillie Pollock? I hadn’t until I came across this story. The first pronunciation of the title to our story in Merriam Webster pronounces it Finis, another pronunciation is Finis. However you choose to pronounce it, it is an interesting story.

Frank Lillie Pollock was born in Canada or in Tennessee, there are conflicting reports, in 1876. He may have written more than 40 short stories but we’re not sure about that either. The story you are about to hear is his most famous which was also known as The Last Dawn.

Originally published in Argosy magazine in June 1906, Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, If Ollie knew the work he was doing, he would have resigned—if resigning were possible! Shipping Clerk by William Morrison.

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The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s Nov 04, 2024

There is no life in space–can’t be, because there’s no air. But that undeniable fact loses point when your own existence is threatened by that life which can’t exist. The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Clifford D. Simak is one of my favorite vintage sci-fi authors and we get a lot of requests for his stories. Today's story was written early in his career before any of his novels and comes from Astonishing Stories in April 1940, turn to page 6, The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak…

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Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Bad Boy of Sci-Fi Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1950s Oct 23, 2024

All your life you’ve crouched, waiting, in the path of impending disaster. That has been your job–what you were trained for. But you can’t help visualizing its arrival–prophesying what form it will take. So how could you be blamed for not recognizing it on arrival? Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Craig Hamilton who bought us $25 worth of coffee, “I grew up on Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke, and so many more of the old masters that you bring to life so delightfully! Much appreciated.” We appreciate you Craig.

If you have ever thought about buying us a coffee this would be a great time to do it. We are going on vacation but don’t worry we have narrated enough stories so you won't miss The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast while we’re gone. If you’d like to buy is a coffee there is a link in the description.

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We haven’t heard from Harlan Ellison in over two years, so for those of you who enjoy hearing from the Bad Boy of Sci-Fi we have a story for you today and another in three weeks.

From the May 1957 Amazing Stories turn to page 110, Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, There is no life in space–can’t be, because there’s no air. But that undeniable fact loses point when your own existence is threatened by that life which can’t exist. The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak.

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Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone Oct 21, 2024

The Venusian horgels were cute, clever, intelligent. They made perfect pets. They were lovable. – But that was the big trouble. They were much, much too lovable! Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s episode is the third time author J. F. Bone has been on our podcast. His previous stories, Triggerman and On the Fourth Planet. From Super Science Fiction in December 1957, this lovable story can be found on page 80, Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, All your life you’ve crouched, waiting, in the path of impending disaster. That has been your job–what you were trained for. But you can’t help visualizing its arrival–prophesying what form it will take. So how could you be blamed for not recognizing it on arrival? Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison.

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It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury Oct 16, 2024

“Don’t knock a man when he’s down,” they say.… But my cold blooded visitors paid no heed, as they laughed and wondered how I could talk to Saint Peter–with my throat cut from ear to ear! It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Who doesn’t love a vintage Ray Bradbury story? When I first came across this story I was reluctant to do it because it isn’t science fiction. So I asked our listeners on YouTube what they thought and the answer was unanimous. “No question—yes!” “Because it's Ray Bradbury, it gets a pass.” “Sounds interesting! I'm in!” and “I’d certainly listen to it.” So here it is!

From Dime Mystery Magazine in November 1944 on page 28, It Burns Me Up! By Ray Bradbury…

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When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay- Apocalyptic Science Fiction Short Story Oct 15, 2024

In a world on the brink of catastrophe due to an unknown lunar invader, one man’s survival amidst universal apathy reveals the chaos that grips humanity. When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Becallsberg who left us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts Netherlands! “Professional & High Quality Exceptionally well-produced narration of classic sci-fi short stories. The quality is as good as any audiobook you would pay for on an app. The narrator has a wonderful tone and creates distinct voices for each character. Story selections are also well curated.” Thank you Becallsberg for your wonderful review, which is the first review on Apple Podcasts Netherlands where we now have a 5 star average with 3 ratings.

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Charles Morrison Colladay was born in Sea Grove, New Jersey, not far from Atlantic City in February 1877. We know he wrote about 10 stories that were published from 1928 to 1934.

Today’s story was published in Science Fiction Series Number 6 in 1929, When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay…

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Double–Cross by Frederik Pohl - Sci Fi Short Stories From the 1940s Oct 13, 2024

Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the descendant of the first Earthmen to land. Svan was the leader making the final plans—plotting them a bit too well. Double-Cross by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We will discover today’s story in Planet Stories magazine in the Winter 1944 issue, right after a Ray Bradbury story we featured a while back, Lazarus Come Forth. Peel back the pages until you get to page 112 where you will find a story that says the author is James MacReigh, but we know who the real author is, Double-Cross by Frederik Pohl…

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Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1940s Oct 10, 2024

Psychology professor Fred Ellis volunteers as the subject of a dangerous scientific experiment–never counting the cost! Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Edmond Hamilton returns to the podcast today. The first story we ever did by Hamilton was He That Hath Wings in case you missed it. Today’s story can be found in Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in February 1947 on page 91, Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton…

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Superiority by Arthur C. Clarke - Early Arthur C. Clarke Short Story Oct 06, 2024

Arthur C. Clarke returns with a plausible and witty tale of Interstellar warfare, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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We will find today’s story on page 3 of Fantasy and Science Fiction in August 1951, Superiority by Arthur C. Clarke…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Psychology professor Fred Ellis volunteers as the subject of a dangerous scientific experiment–never counting the cost! Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton.

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The Stuff by Henry Slesar a Science Fiction Short Story From the 1960s Oct 04, 2024

Would it work? Yes. How would it work? Exactly like this. The Stuff by Henry Slesar, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in August 1961 our story can be found on page 86, The Stuff by Henry Slesar…

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Arena by Fredric Brown - The Early Days of Science Fiction Oct 03, 2024

It was a weird sort of battle for survival–not only of individuals, but each, against his will, represented his whole race. And the battle rested on ingenuity, tenacity and courage, not strength alone. Arena by Frederic Brown, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today on the podcast, a story many of you have been asking for. It was chosen by the Science Fiction Writers of America as one of the finest science fiction works published before the creation of the Nebula Awards which were first awarded in 1965. From the June 1944 issue of Astounding Science Fiction magazine on page 70, Arena by Frederic Brown…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Would it work? Yes. How would it work? Exactly like this. The Stuff by Henry Slesar.

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Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s Sep 30, 2024

They weren't human. They were something more—and something less—they were, in short, humanity's hopes for survival! Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Special thanks to Ron McFarlan who bought us a coffee. “Still loving the show! I’d say it gets better but the early ones are pretty seamless quality wise. The story I thought you’d like is Robert Sheckley’s “Store of the Worlds”, as timely as ever. It’s from Playboy 1959 so may not qualify but I can hear you reading it.” Thanks Ron! I will ask our copyright expert Jesse if “Store of the Worlds” is in the public domain. As you know I love Robert Sheckley.

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Science Fiction Grand Master Lester Del Rey returns to the podcast today with a story unlike any other we have narrated so far. From If Worlds of Science Fiction in September 1961 we will find our story on page 40, Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was a weird sort of battle for survival–not only of individuals, but each, against his will, represented his whole race. And the battle rested on ingenuity, tenacity and courage, not strength alone. Arena by Frederic Brown.

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Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco - 1960s Science Fiction Short Story Sep 29, 2024

Want to join our secret organization? Well, first you have to pass the tests. Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Murray F. Yaco was born in Queens, New York December 26th, 1927. He served in the Army in Japan during WWII and was a war correspondent in Vietnam and Kuwait. Other than that we know very little about him. He wrote a handful of short stories, this one appearing in Amazing Stories in July 1960 on page 66, Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, They weren't human. They were something more—and something less—they were, in short, humanity's hopes for survival! Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey.

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Never on Mars by John Wyndham Sep 22, 2024

Jeremy got to Mars, all right, but nobody else came back. And so people would not believe he had actually been there at all. Never on Mars by John Wyndham, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

John Wyndham appears for the first time on our podcast. Wyndham was born in 1903, the English science fiction writer is best known for his novels The Day of the Triffids, released on the big screen in 1963 and The Midwich Cuckoos, later filmed as Village of the Damned in 1960.

He wrote about a dozen novels and more than 70 short stories.

A British daily newspaper, The Financial Times, called Wyndham, "one of Great Britain's most serious and literate pioneers of intelligent science-fiction", and that "he always wrote well and imaginatively”.

It took a great deal of imagination to write today’s story which was published in Fantastic Universe in January 1954 on page 62, Never on Mars by John Wyndham…

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The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley Sep 20, 2024

Somebody once came up with a song title we have never forgotten: “For every man there is a woman, so why did I gel stuck with you?” Not that Mr. Morcheck felt that way about Myra. He not only believed she was absolutely perfect; you could get a punch in the nose for doubting it! And he was so right—for a while! The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Actually we have two stories for you today on the podcast. We’ll start with Robert Sheckley, from the pages of Amazing Stories in December 1953, let’s go to page 118, The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley…

Up next, a time travel story from the pages of Fantastic Universe magazine in December 1960, Time For Survival by George O. Smith…

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The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara Sep 16, 2024

Joe Dunn and Julie are the sole survivors in a vast city of silence and death! The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’ve narrated several last man on earth stories but this one is different as you are about to find out. Written by Paul MacNamara, a man who has one published story and that’s it, and we know nothing else about him. Our story was published eighty years ago in the Fall 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine. Let’s turn to page 32, The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Somebody once came up with a song title we have never forgotten: “For every man there is a woman, so why did I gel stuck with you?” Not that Mr. Morcheck felt that way about Myra. He not only believed she was absolutely perfect; you could get a punch in the nose for doubting it! And he was so right—for a while! The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley.

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A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber Sep 11, 2024

My Space-partner was a good reliable sidekick—but his partner was something else! A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s story appeared in only the third issue of Worlds of Tomorrow magazine in August 1963. You will find it on the cover and on page 78, A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber…

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Hot Planet by Hal Clement - Sci Fi Short Story From the 1960s Sep 10, 2024

Mercury had no atmosphere—everyone knew that. Why was it developing one now? Hot Planet by Hal Clement, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Harry Clement Stubbs, better known by his pen name Hal Clement, was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in May 1922. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in astronomy in 1943. While still a college student, he published his first story, Proof, in the June 1942 issue of Astounding Science Fiction.

Though Clement wrote relatively few short stories—around 30 in total—and only 8 novels, his work was highly regarded. His skill as a writer earned him the prestigious title of the 17th Grand Master from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 1999.

Appearing in the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in August 1963, on page 6 you will find, Hot Planet by Hal Clement…

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The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s Sep 02, 2024

In the sweet Venusian spring, when iridescent butterflies swarmed and deer-things scampered, it was both necessary and good for Richard Farris to kill George Pearce. The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another day, another author making his debut on our podcast. Chester S. Geier. He was born in 1921 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He wrote about 80 short stories, more than half of them in the 1940s. His first paid published story was, A Length of Rope, in 1941 and his last short story, The Astral Exile, was published in 1953. We know very little about him but we know that he was deaf from the age of twelve.

And I know that I love this story. It was published in the summer of 1947 about the time of the Roswell incident in Roswell, New Mexico. To this day some believe that an extraterrestrial spacecraft crash landed near Roswell and that aliens were aboard the spaceship. From Planet Stories Magazine in the Summer of 1947 turn to page 68, The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Mercury had no atmosphere—everyone knew that. Why was it developing one now? Hot Planet by Hal Clement

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The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - The Early Days of Science Fiction Sep 01, 2024

Hallam wanted to get out of space – but even more he wanted to make a fortune first. Now he had found a way to do it – by selling – The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Arthur Bertram Chandler was born in England in 1912, forty four years later he moved to Australia and became an Australian citizen. He wrote more than 150 short stories starting with This Means War! in 1944. He also wrote more than 40 novels. He is perhaps most well-known for his John Grimes novels and for the Rim World Series.

He was a merchant marine officer, sailing the world in everything from steamers to troopships for three decades. This experience is often woven into his writing. His descriptions of life aboard spaceships and the relationships between members of the crew come from his experience aboard seagoing ships.

His debut on our podcast also marks the debut of Space Travel magazine in July 1958. Space Travel magazine was published for only three issues, although the magazine got its start as Imaginative Tales in 1954 before the short lived rebranding. We will find our story on page 100, The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, In the sweet Venusian spring, when iridescent butterflies swarmed and deer-things scampered, it was both necessary and good for Richard Farris to kill George Pearce. The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier.

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The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction Audiobook Short Story Aug 29, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s story appeared in the short lived Avon Science Fiction And Fantasy Reader. It was the second and last issue published in the ASFAFR in April 1953. We will discover this intriguing tale on page 119, The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke…

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The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster Aug 28, 2024

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.

Our latest 5 star review is from MaddzW via Apple Podcasts, Great Britain, “ Obsessed! My go to podcast! I enjoy the journey of discovering these stories, authors, and their backgrounds. With gripping narration and an incredible voice, I thank you for my new nightly tales!” Thank you MaddzW we appreciate your review and we are proud that our podcast is your obsession! If you haven’t already left us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts we hope you will and if you listen on Spotify could you please leave a 5 star rating? if you think we deserve it of course.

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 Aug 27, 2024

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. An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

The February 1957 issue of Fantastic magazine contained a story we heard not that long ago, The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg. There was also a story in that magazine on page 86 by Ralph Burke, but it was really written by one of our favorite authors, An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg…

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The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster

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Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks - Immortality Science Fiction Aug 25, 2024

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.

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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 Aug 24, 2024

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

This is a great vintage science fiction story. You’ll find it in the December 1961 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine on page 68, Oh, Rats! By Miriam Allen De Ford…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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

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The Inquisitor by Robert Silverberg - Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg Short Story Aug 23, 2024

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 Aug 22, 2024

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.

Thanks to Peetee Bee who gave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Great Britain. “Well narrated. My go to for old sci-fi brilliantly narrated - no need for sound effects or background music. Keep ‘em coming I’m almost up to date. Thank you for a brilliant podcast.” Thank YOU Peetee Bee! Your review on Apple Podcasts is a great way to support The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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 Aug 20, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’ll find today’s story in the Winter 1944 issue of Planet Stories magazine. Peruse the pages and you will see stories by Albert DePina, Joseph Farrell, Wilbur S. Peacock, Manfred A. Carter and others that we haven’t shared on our podcast so far, and a story by a then 24 year old Ray Bradbury. Let’s go to page 107 for, Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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The Luckiest Man Alive! by William Morrison - A Classic Science Fiction Short Story from the 1950s Aug 20, 2024

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 Aug 19, 2024

Something went wrong… and Ed Fletcher got mixed up in the biggest thing in his life. Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another day and another Philip K. Dick story that became a movie. If Adjustment Team doesn’t ring a bell, maybe The Adjustment Bureau will. The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt was released in 2011, received positive reviews from critics and did almost $128 million worldwide at the box office.

Adjustment Team was published in only the 4th issue of Orbit Science Fiction Magazine and what turned out to be its next to last issue, in September 1954. Flip to page 81 for, Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick…

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No Shield From the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson - The Golden Age of Science Fiction Aug 18, 2024

No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield. Yet he was defenseless. No Shield from the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We’re excited to welcome Gordon R. Dickson to our podcast for the first time today. Dickson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1923. After his father died, he and his mother moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1937. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946.

Gordon R. Dickson wrote more than 140 short stories and over 50 novels during his career. He was highly prolific, with his works spanning various subgenres of science fiction and fantasy, including his well-known “Childe Cycle” series. Over his career, he won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Unfortunately for us most of his work is not in the public domain.

Let’s go back in time seventy one and a half years to the January 1953 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine, which also showcased Time Enough at Last by Lynn Venable, and turn to page 111, No Shield from the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Something went wrong… and Ed Fletcher got mixed up in the biggest thing in his life. Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick.

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Someday by Isaac Asimov - The Early Days of Sci Fi Aug 17, 2024

The thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts… but those of a frustrated machine are longer–and deadlier! Someday by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This is one of my favorite stories. As you’re listening ask yourself what movie or movies this Isaac Asimov story may have inspired. Then comment, on the platforms where you can, like Apple Podcasts if you leave a review, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Podbean, and YouTube and let us know what movies you think might have been influenced by today’s story.

Turn to page 27 in the fourth issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in August 1956 for, Someday by Isaac Asimov…

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Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury Aug 16, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We continue to receive many requests every week for more Ray Bradbury stories. We don’t want to disappoint you so Bradbury is back. Beginning on page 42 in Planet Stories magazine in the Spring of 1946, Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts… but those of a frustrated machine are longer–and deadlier! Someday by Isaac Asimov.

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Blank? by Randall Garrett - The Early Days of Science Fiction Aug 15, 2024

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 Aug 13, 2024

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 Aug 12, 2024

A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something much the same can be said of the gunman, too… Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine has been published under a number of different titles, starting as Astounding Stories of Super-Science in January 1930. Today’s story can be found in the December 1960 issue of Analog on page 104, Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds…

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The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock - Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1950s Aug 11, 2024

It's one thing to blow a bubble of glib, journalistic lies. Quite another to have that bubble burst in a nightmarish, green beyond. The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks to Earp Unpaso who gave us our first 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts Finland.“Absolutely Great. I found this podcast about a year ago and have been a fan ever since then. What makes this so good, is the narrator. He really puts his mind and heart in every episode. He doesn’t just read the stories, he’s really telling them. His pleasant voice brings the story to life. Makes it a pure joy to listen to. Thank you and keep up good work.” Thanks Earp and thanks to you and all our other listeners in Finland, where we have our highest ranking ever at #4!

Let’s open the pages of Fantastic Universe in September 1954 to page 70, The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock…

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Derelict by Alan E. Nourse - Sci Fi Short Stories From the 1950s Aug 08, 2024

What was the mystery of this great ship from the dark, deep reaches of space? For, within its death-filled chambers—was the avenue of life! Derelict by Alan E. Nourse, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We heard Alan E. Nourse three times in the first thirty-four episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast but he hasn’t been heard from in almost two years. We will remedy that today with a spacefaring saga that is sure to delight your ears.

Pick up your May 1953 issue of If World of Science Fiction magazine and turn to page 76, Derelict by Alan E. Nourse…

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Second Census by John Victor Peterson Aug 08, 2024

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

We’ve done it once again, found an author that we know almost nothing about. We don’t know when or where he was born or when he passed. But John Victor Peterson wrote more than most authors who remain almost unknown. Almost twenty published short stories and one novel, beginning with Martyrs Don't Mind Dying in 1938 and ending with The Amnesic Men in 1959.

Today’s tale was published in October 1957 in Infinity Science Fiction magazine on page 112, Second Census by John Victor Peterson…

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Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clarke - The First Published Story by Arthur C. Clarke Aug 06, 2024

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…

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Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury - Early Ray Bradbury Short Stories Aug 05, 2024

All of us have a purpose in life; among us are those whose duty is to act as guardians for those who have a mission to perform. Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s story appeared on the cover of Amazing Stories in December 1944. Turn to page 12, Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury…

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Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Aug 03, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Let’s turn back the clock 82 years to the Spring 1942 issue of Science Fiction Quarterly. This is our second story from that issue, not that long ago we heard from George R. Hahn and Gangway for Homer. Open the magazine to page 118, Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim…

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On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s Aug 02, 2024

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…

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The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester - Time Travel Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s Jul 25, 2024

Out of time he came–to steal unpublished stories and leave immortality as his payment. The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Bester is back, Alfred Bester that is. We heard from him not that long ago with a terrific tale, Fondly Fahrenheit. If you missed it I highly recommend you give it a listen. The Unseen Blushers is an intriguing time travel story about writers talking about writing, published in Astonishing Stories in June 1942. We will find what we’re looking for on page 84, The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester…

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Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey - A Time Travel Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s Jul 23, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Lester Del Rey was the 11th Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master, the SFWA presented him with the award in 1991. There have only been forty men and women honored as Grand Masters since the award was first given to Robert A. Heinlein in 1975.

From Science Fiction Quarterly in May 1951 our story can be found on page 53, Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey…

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The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith - A Martian and Time Travel Jul 22, 2024

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…

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The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long Jul 22, 2024

The story of a dictator who sought to hold power by allying himself psychically with a powerful beast. The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Let’s turn back the clock almost 90 years to August 1934 and open Weird Tales Magazine to page 204, The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long…

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The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s Jul 20, 2024

Queer creatures! They fled the life-giving sun and hid where even tin froze solid! The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If Mary Carlson was a singer we would call her a one hit wonder. As an author we don't have a catchy phrase to describe her but we do know she is exactly why we created The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A woman we know nothing about, except for this one story. A woman with words that deserve to be immortalized.

You will find Mary Carlson's only published sci-fi short story, that we know of, on page 34 in If Worlds of Science Fiction in September 1963, The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson…

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Miracle by Ray Cummings Jul 20, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Ray Cummings returns to the podcast today. Previous episodes featured his work with Space-Wolf and The Man Who Killed the World. Cummings first short sci-fi story was published in 1920 and he was quite prolific in the 20s, 30s and 40s.

From Astonishing Stories in October 1942 turn to page 93 for, Miracle by Ray Cummings…

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The Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany - Lord Dunsany Short Stories Jul 16, 2024

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…

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Farewell Message by David Mason - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s Jul 16, 2024

V'gu found Earth primitive and crude. Its hydrogen bombs, for instance... Farewell Message by David Mason, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We say hello to another new vintage sci-fi author today on the podcast. Author David Mason was actually Samuel Mason, born in 1924 although we don’t know his birthplace and we know very little about him. We know he wrote four novels and about a dozen short stories.

Our story was published on page 123 in the next to the last issue of Science Fiction Adventures Magazine in April 1958, Farewell Message by David Mason…

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Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s Jul 15, 2024

When George was given the chance to board the Challenger and chase after the most spectacular sight ever to appear in the heavens he could hardly believe his luck, but be careful what you wish for. Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Arthur C. Clarke needs no introduction, he is one of the most requested authors here on the podcast. From Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine in October 1960. Turn to page 30, Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke…

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Starlight! by Isaac Asimov - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s Jul 15, 2024

You asked for more super short stories and we listened.From Scientific American magazine in October 1962 Starlight! By Isaac Asimov…

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The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick - Early Philip K. Dick Short Stories Jul 13, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

On our last episode of the podcast you heard Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller which first appeared in the April 1954 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction magazine. Go to page 4 which is the very first story in that magazine and you will discover, The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick…

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Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Jul 13, 2024

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…

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The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft Jul 11, 2024

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 Jul 09, 2024

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…

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The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Jul 06, 2024

When Dave Carter tried to rescue the Denebians he found himself in a den of thieves. And he had cause to remember Shakespeare's observation: “He who steals my purse steals trash.” The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Today’s author is one of my favorites and he’s been heard many times on the podcast. From the pages of Fantastic Science Fiction in February 1957, turn to page 56 for, The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg…

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Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Jul 04, 2024

When the energy of Earth’s experimental station in space runs amuck, scientist Roger Sheldon puts up a big battle! Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This is the second appearance on the podcast for Frank Belknap Long. You may remember the Time Travel story The Man From Time. Today’s titillating tale is from the Winter 1946 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine. Turn to page 83, Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When Dave Carter tried to rescue the Denebians he found himself in a den of thieves. And he had cause to remember Shakespeare's observation: "He who steals my purse steals trash.” The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg.

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You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Jul 03, 2024

This was the audience participation show that couldn’t be topped! You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If the name Joseph Slotkin rings a bell you’ve been with us since the very beginning of the podcast. Episode 3, which was released on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 featured two stories, And All The Girls Were Nude by Richard Magruder and The Queen of Space by Joseph Slotkin. I enjoyed Slotkin’s work so I went looking for another Slotkin story but couldn’t find any, until now.

On page 49 in Science Fiction Quarterly in May 1955, You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin…

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Changeling by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Story from the 1940s Jul 02, 2024

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 Jul 01, 2024

Here is an epic worthy of you, immortal bard. Arise, oh Homer, and hearken to the classic saga of Achilles Maravain! Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

An unusual story for you today on the podcast and another debut of an author who isn’t very well known. To be fair almost nobody knows anything about him. His stories, all three of them, were published once a decade in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

Today’s story was published in Science Fiction Quarterly in the Spring of 1942. Let’s turn to page 122, Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn…

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Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - Robot Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s Jun 30, 2024

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth ... these were the familiar laws of man—Far more fiendish was Heric's punishment—eternal life for the death he'd taken! Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This is the first time Roger D. Aycock has been on the podcast. Aycock was born in Georgia in 1914. Writing under the pseudonym Roger Dee, D double E, he wrote a dozen novels and more than 50 short stories, most of them in the 1950s.

From Super Science Stories in May 1950, today’s story can be found on page 84, Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, C'mon out of the shadows, Homer. Here's one who claims you as his patron. Unstring your lyre, mighty bard and sing the epic of Achilles Maravain, who can't be hurt by bullets, bombs, or blasters, and whose touch brings instant death! Gangway for Home by George R. Hahn.

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The Deep Hole To China by Robert Sheckley Jun 29, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

You asked for it, and here it is another super short story. From Fantastic Universe Magazine in June 1955 on page 125, The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth ... these were the familiar laws of man—Far more fiendish was Heric's punishment—eternal life for the death he'd taken! Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock.

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Triggerman by J.F. Bone - Hugo Award Nominee For Best Short Story in 1959 Jun 24, 2024

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…

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Runaway by Alfred Coppel Jun 22, 2024

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…

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The Burnt Planet by William Brittain - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Jun 21, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If the name William Brittain rings a bell, you know your vintage science fiction. He’s another one of those authors that we know almost nothing about, he wrote a few stories and then… who knows? But there are some authors that you wish wrote a lot more, and for me, he is one of them, because I LOVE William Brittain’s writing.

He wrote 3 stories, one in 1942 and two more in 1948. What you are about to hear is the last story ever published written by William. J Brittain. Turn to page 80 in the Winter 1948 issue of Planet Stories Magazine, The Burnt Planet William Brittain…

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The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s Jun 20, 2024

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…

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The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Story Jun 19, 2024

Holden made love to his friends wife. Because he couldn’t help it. The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

There will come a time when we will run out of stories in the public domain to share with you that were written by Isaac Asimov, fortunately today, is not that day.

Considering when it was published in 1955 this story was more than a little risqué. By today's standards not so much.

Our story appeared in the final issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in the Winter of 1955. There were 111 issues of the publication which began in August 1936. The magazine was born in 1929 as Wonder Stories but the name was changed when the publication was sold.

Turn to page 54, The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov…

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Fluorocarbons Are Here To Stay! by Donald E. Westlake - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Jun 17, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Sometimes you read a story and fall in love with the author. Such was the case when I read Donald E. Westlake’s The Spy in the Elevator. So I went in search of another clever Westlake story to narrate and here it is.

If you’ve got it, open your March 1958 issue of Science Fiction Stories Magazine to page 92, go ahead we’ll wait for you, okay maybe not, Fluorocarbons are Here to Stay! By Donald E. Westlake…

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The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard - From the Author Who Created Conan the Barbarian Jun 17, 2024

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…

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Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim Jun 15, 2024

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…

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Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert - A Short Story From the Author of Dune Jun 14, 2024

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…

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Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester Jun 10, 2024

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…

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Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s Jun 05, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

One of the most celebrated writers of science fiction returns to the podcast today. This is the 13th Ray Bradbury story on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Initially published as Outcast of the Stars but, sometimes titled The Rocket.

From the time worn pages of Super Science Stories in March 1950, turn to page 41 for, Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury…

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The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Jun 03, 2024

“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.

When we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast a little over two years ago we had no idea what to expect, would anybody listen? Would anybody care? That’s why you’re overwhelming worldwide support means so much to us.

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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…

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The Monsters by Robert Sheckley May 30, 2024

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.

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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.

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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 May 27, 2024

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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We will never get tired of your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts. NoIamYourFather had this to say, “Best Podcast Around - I love this podcast! The narrator does a wonderful job. He is a master of changing his voice just slightly so you can hear each character distinctly and allow yourself to become fully immersed in each and every story. I’ve been listening nearly since the beginning and have loved every minute so far! Keep up the great work!” Thank you for your glowing review NoIamYourFather!! If you haven’t left us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts we would appreciate it if you would, if you think we deserve 5 stars of course.

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…

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The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber May 24, 2024

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…

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The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s May 20, 2024

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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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…

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The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith - Sci Fi Short Stories From the 1950s May 16, 2024

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, scott@lostscifi.com.

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, scott@lostscifi.com.

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 May 15, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts Australia! Irma Stolfo says, “Simply the best.” This podcast has made me fall in love with not only the genre of Science fiction but also the art of audio books. Your many character voices paint a colourful picture that really bring the fantastic words of these vintage stories to life. Thank you for the excellent body of work.” Thank you Irma!

Ray Cummings returns to the podcast. Let’s turn back the clock 83 years and open the pages of Planet Stories magazine in the Summer of 1941. Our journey to the planet Titan begins on page 95, Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s May 06, 2024

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…

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You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s May 04, 2024

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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Another 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts, davidautrey says, “Amazing Opportunity To glimpse back, like a Sci fi time machine. Particularly amazing; the Sci fi from 1700s. Glad I found this show. You are like a pre tv radio, a hit too.” Thanks David, we’re glad you found us too and thanks for your review.

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 May 03, 2024

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 Apr 26, 2024

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…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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The Enormous Word by William Oberfield Apr 26, 2024

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.

We are thankful for the many comments we receive on Spotify. Commenting on Not a Creature Was Stirring Saranna says, “Great, thanks for letting me have the pleasure of hearing this story.”

Commenting on The Blonde From Barsoom R Dottin had this to say, “The man turned the criticism of his writing into a unique story. 👏👏” Mauro Tommasi commented on The Sky Was Full of Ships, “Amazing. Thank you.” And Griffin Aaron says, “Thank you so much for bringing these old short scifi back to life and into my ears. I listen while working as a handyman. Thanks for the company.”

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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…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Apr 25, 2024

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.

We appreciate your support, your wonderful reviews and ratings, your comments on Spotify and YouTube and we are especially thankful for our listeners who buy us a a coffee! Chrystene bought us a coffee and says, “Thanks for this fantastic podcast!” We appreciate you Chrystene!

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And we continue to receive 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts. We discovered this one from Monique Schulz who gave us 5 stars and says, “Great voice acting! Not a huge sci-fi fan but desperate for new content and found this podcast. The narrator has me hooked!” What a compliment! Thank you Monique!!

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 Apr 18, 2024

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…

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Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley Apr 16, 2024

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.

Your 5 star reviews are greatly appreciated. People who discover our podcast see your reviews and give us a chance, we are thankful for all your reviews.

M Coats recently gave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and says, “What are you waiting for? I found this podcast though my library’s app. But while my library app allows for 5 audio book check-outs a month, this podcast has no constraints. The audio is clear, the stories and well read, and the selection is varied enough that I have not heard most of these stories. I am only a recent listener, but I am already 30 episodes in.”

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Thanks to you The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is becoming more popular all over the world. We’re #5 in Turkey, #1 in Kenya again, and #6 in Latvia. Thank you!

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…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Apr 14, 2024

Young Thom Ra travels back to the hideous Venus-Earth war, and ventures peril to win lovely Elren Dri for his mate! A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Episode 200 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast didn’t go as planned. We’ve been facing some health challenges over the last 2 weeks and want to say thanks to all of you who have expressed your concern. Our plan was to get reacquainted with our old friend Bud Gregory for episode 200 but it’s a longer story than we are able to narrate at this moment. Funny how you take breathing for granted until you are struggling to breathe. So today’s story and the next few will all be less than an hour.

We always love a good time travel story and that’s what we have for you today. From Thrilling Wonder Stories in June 1947, James MacCreigh is credited with writing the story on page 61, but we know the real author, A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl…

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The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Mar 27, 2024

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.

More 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcasts! Gpop says, “Quality. This podcast is everything it ought be. Quality stories. Good background information. Most of all excellent dictation. Excellent. I’m enthralled.” Thank you Gpop we appreciate you for taking the time to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

And we are getting more and more comments on Spotify, if that’s where you listen we look forward to reading your comments. Steve Hamner says, “Excellent narration. I am hard of hearing but the voice is clear and I have no issue understanding the stories. Excellent material along with a great reader makes for an excellent podcast.” Thank you Steve.

Trevor says, “I Always enjoy this podcast!” Thanks Trevor, we enjoy narrating these stories and sharing them on the podcast.

And sick1337hack had this to say, “Great podcast thanks.” Thank you. We are thankful for every person who comments and every person who listens to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Our next episode will be podcast #200 and we cannot thank you enough for your encouragement, your support in every way. We now include a list of every person who buys us a coffee in the description of every episode, to show our appreciation for you.

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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 Mar 26, 2024

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 Mar 19, 2024

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…

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Short Snorter by Charles Einstein - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Mar 17, 2024

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.

Thanks for listening, sharing and commenting on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Comments on our YouTube channel have exploded in the last few weeks. Mirzamay says “I am loving your channel! Thank you for the blast from the past and the great entertainment. Phenomenal quality podcast, one of the best!” Thank you @mirzamay! Thunderace4588 had this to say “How you narrate these stories makes the characters come to life for me. Thank you Scott Miller.” Thank you @thunderace4588! Commenting on The World That Couldn’t be by Clifford D. Simak @chrisgale5634 says, “Simak was just brilliant. He is largely forgotten about these days, so it's great to honour his stories.” I agree chrisgale5634 and thanks for your comment. And harrygrimley4352 says “Narrator's voice is great. Makes me think of Casey Kasem.” Thanks harrygrimley4352 I hear that quite frequently and have heard it dating back to my days on the radio. As Casey Kasem was listened to by millions of adoring fans I accept your kind words as a huge compliment.

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…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we’ll hear a story written by a teenage descendant of Simon Bolivar, What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo

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Micromegas by Voltaire - Science Fiction from the 1700s Mar 15, 2024

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 Mar 07, 2024

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 Mar 06, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

This is the second sci-fi short story written by Edward W. Ludwig on our podcast. I chose to narrate this story because I was searching for another story by Ludwig and this type of science fiction is a favorite of mine. Our story can be found on page 150 in the very first issue of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in October 1950, Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig…

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Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s Mar 05, 2024

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…

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Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville - Vintage Science Fiction Robots Mar 03, 2024

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 Feb 23, 2024

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 Feb 20, 2024

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…

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Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s Feb 19, 2024

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

Bryce Walton made his first appearance on our podcast about a week ago and he’s back with an interesting tale of a criminal and his attempted escape from the prison on Mars.

It was published in a magazine with a rather unusual name, Future Combined With Science Fiction Stories, in November 1950. Let’s go to page 68, Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton…

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The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s Feb 18, 2024

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 Feb 17, 2024

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.

Did you know that we are live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter every Thursday? And every Thursday a listener is randomly selected and we narrate a story they want to hear?

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 Feb 13, 2024

They wandered the dead and fragile cities, looking for the legendary Blue Bottle–not knowing what it was, nor caring, not really wanting to find it… ever… Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Ray Bradbury was one of the most successful and acclaimed authors of his time, and it is no surprise he is one of the most popular authors on our podcast. From Planet Stories Magazine in Fall 1950, turn to page 29 for, Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury…

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Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton - Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1940s Feb 11, 2024

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, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today marks the debut of author Bryce Walton on the podcast. Walton was born in 1918 in tiny Blythedale, Missouri, population about 300 when he was born.

He wrote nearly 100 short stories but wasn’t recognized as one of the great sci-fi authors of the 1940s and 50s. However, he was credited several times as a writer for Alfred Hitchcock Presents which aired from 1955 to 1962.

From Planet Stories Magazine in Winter 1946, turn to page 77 for, Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton…

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Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson - Richard Matheson Short Stories Feb 10, 2024

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 Feb 07, 2024

The humblest events sometimes result from the most grandiose beginnings. You'd never imagine space travel starting this way, for instance! Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks for another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! DSBoston1 says, “ Great! Although the original Star Trek is almost considered “vintage”; by now, these stories go back even further. Short compelling tales, read perfectly by Scott with no unnecessary bells and whistles. You can of course tell that these were written in a very different time. But, that’s part of the educational process, learning about the roots of sci-fi and how its changed. Thank you Scott.”

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Today's story comes from Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in February 1951. On page 102 we will find, Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson…

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The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson - Sci-Fi Short Story Feb 06, 2024

The aliens looked cute as Koalas. But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships. The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

One of the reasons we named it The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast was because we wanted to narrate stories that had never been narrated before and were little known, if known at all. Our story today, written by Gene L. Henderson, is one of those lost sci-fi short stories.

Who was he, where was he born? Questions we cannot answer. We do know that he wrote 9 short stories from 1951 to 1954 and one in 1964. In addition we know that this will not be the last story he wrote that we will narrate.

From the very first issue of Fantastic Universe Science Fiction Magazine dated June/July 1953 let’s go to page 119 and discover the story of, The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The humblest events sometimes result from the most grandiose beginnings. You'd never imagine space travel starting this way, for instance! Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson.

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Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley Feb 06, 2024

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

Robert Sheckley has been on our podcast twice previously with Watchbird and Seventh Victim. He’s an under appreciated author and one of my favorites.

Today’s story first appeared in Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in March 1958. On the cover of the magazine it says, “She was made for love, a rowdy story by Robert Sheckley.” Let’s turn to page 46 for, Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley…

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The Masked World by Jack Williamson - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s Feb 04, 2024

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.

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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…

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Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick Feb 03, 2024

It’s distinctly ungood to wake up in the middle of a war. Anybody knows that. Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Philip K. Dick is back on the podcast today at the request of Les Allison. We go live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter every Thursday and two weeks ago we started something that we plan on doing for a very long time. One of our listeners are randomly selected and given the opportunity to choose a vintage sci-fi short story they want us to record. There are links in the description to our YouTube, Facebook and Twitter pages so you can join in the fun. Thursday February 8th we will be live at 8 PM in London for our European listeners, but you can join us no matter where you live.

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From Amazing Stories Magazine in July 1954 our story can be found on page 25, Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick…

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Ring Around the Sun by Isaac Asimov - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1940s Jan 31, 2024

Hell in reverse temperature–that’s what Jimmy and Roy were going through in their little space-ship! Tricked into the dangerous trip, ironic fate caused them to freeze at 40 below, though they were almost in the sun! Ring Around the Sun by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Future Science Fiction and Science Fiction Stories were two publications that were published under various names from 1939 to 1943 and again from 1950 to 1960. Most of the issues failed to sell a lot of copies because they didn't offer many great stories. But today’s short story is an exception.

From Future Fiction Magazine in March 1940 Ring Around the Sun by Isaac Asimov…

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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury AKA The World the Children Made Jan 30, 2024

George and Lydia Hadley were the perfect parents, or so it seemed. They gave their children everything and in return their children gave them a little something. The Veldt by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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There are some stories we wish we had narrated sooner and this is one of those stories. Originally appearing as The World the Children Made in the September 23, 1950, issue of The Saturday Evening Post, it was republished as The Veldt in the 1951 anthology The Illustrated Man. Follow along on page 26. Do you wonder what goes on in your children’s minds? The Hadleys did–and they dared enter the forbidden doorway to The World The Children Made.

The Veldt by Ray Bradbury…

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The Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. Simak Jan 26, 2024

He did the same thing at the same time every night for 20 years. Then he realized something was wrong, something was very wrong. The Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Comet magazine began publishing in December 1940 and 5 issues later in July 1941 it was done. Open your copy of the last publication of this short-lived magazine to page 18 for The Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. Simak…

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Never Trust A Thief! by Robert Silverberg - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s Jan 24, 2024

Kiley felt all-powerful with the alien guiding him in the looting of a world. Now the whole galaxy was his if he could remember to—Never Trust A Thief! by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in February 1958, you’ll find our story on page 100, Never Trust A Thief! by Robert Silverberg…

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The Nameless Something by Murray Leinster - Murray Leinster Short Stories Jan 23, 2024

When atomic destruction threatens, the call goes out for Bud Gregory, the wizard of the Great Smokies, who alone can save the situation! The Nameless Something by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Bud Gregory is back on the podcast! If the name Bud Gregory sounds familiar it’s because he is the star of “The Gregory Circle” which can be heard in an earlier episode. Today he returns in the second installment of the Bud Gregory saga which can be found in Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in June 1947. Turn with me to page 116, The Nameless Something by Murray Leinster…

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Final Victim by Ray Bradbury and Henry Hasse - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s Jan 19, 2024

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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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…

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Boarding Party by Robert F. Young - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s Jan 15, 2024

The fey Mr. Young continues his scholarly researches in the scientific origins of our myth and legend with this tale of an agile—and avaricious—one-man Boarding Party. Boarding Party by Robert F. Young, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

There are a lot of reasons we choose to narrate a story. Sometimes it has everything to do with the popularity of the author. Other times we’re looking to bring an author to the podcast that we’ve never shared before, such was the case recently with Evelyn E. Smith, Leigh Brackett and Andre Norton. And sometimes we narrate a story because one of our listeners requested it.

But today you will hear a story because we think it’s fun. It’s as simple as that. Our fun story appeared in Amazing Stories Magazine in September 1963. You’ll find it on page 23, Boarding Party by Robert F. Young…

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Doorstep by Keith Laumer - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s Jan 15, 2024

The general was bucking for his other star–and this miserable contraption bucked right back! Doorstep by Keith Laumer, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Doorstep marks the debut of Keith Laumer on the podcast. Laumer was born in Syracuse New York in 1925. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was an officer in the United States Air Force during World War II and a diplomat in the United States Foreign Service.

He is perhaps best known for the character James Retief, a cynical spacefaring diplomat, who is based or at the very least inspired in part on Laumer’s service as a diplomat. We will meet Mr. Retief in future episodes of the podcast.

Was today’s story influenced by Laumer’s time in the military? We’ll let you decide. Let’s peruse the pages of the February 1961 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine and on page 64 we will find Doorstep by Keith Laumer…

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I Bring Fresh Flowers by Robert F. Young - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s Jan 14, 2024

A touching tale of an Astronette–and why the gentle rain from Heaven has the quality of mercy. I Bring Fresh Flowers by Robert F. Young, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Robert F. Young makes his second appearance on the podcast with a beautifully written story first published in Amazing Stories Magazine in February 1964, not quite 60 years ago.

Let’s turn to page 107 for I Bring Fresh Flowers by Robert F. Young…

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The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton - Andre Norton Short Stories Jan 13, 2024

She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead. The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

The first story we ever narrated by Andre Norton, All Cats Are Gray, was so popular that we decided to do another one of her stories as soon as possible.

I had never heard of the publication Fantasy Book which, like many publications of the time, didn't last long. Fantasy Book published 8 issues from 1947 thru 1951 and disappeared for more than 30 years with an issue in 1985 and another in 1986.

From Fantasy Book Volume 1 Number 3 in July, 1948 our story is found on page 8, The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton…

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Jokester by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asmiov Sci-Fi Short Story Jan 09, 2024

What really happened to the traveling salesman and the farmer’s daughter–and why? Here’s the ultimate, horrifying answer… Jokester 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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From Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in December, 1956 let us go to page 39 and discover Jokester by Isaac Asimov…

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Castaway by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories Jan 07, 2024

Caught in a storm he is thrown far from home and his very existence is in doubt. Castaway 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.

In the UK in 1938 a new magazine appeared, Fantasy would publish an issue that year and two the next and then disappear. It reappeared in 1946 with 3 issues over the next two years and, poof, it was gone again, this time for good.

Our story appeared in the April 1947 issue but it was credited to Charles Willis. Almost 20 years later it reappeared in a collection of science fiction stories called Strange Signposts. You’ll find it on page 303, Castaway by Arthur C. Clarke…

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All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton - Andre Norton Short Stories Jan 06, 2024

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!

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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…

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Happy Ending by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds - Science Fiction Short Stories Jan 03, 2024

A world had collapsed around this man—a world that would never shout his praises again. The burned-out cities were still and dead, the twisted bodies and twisted souls giving him their last salute in death. And now he was alone, alone surrounded by memories, alone and waiting… Happy Ending by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

It is good to be back after a trip to the beach here in Costa Rica where we met sci-fi fans everywhere, including two young women from Canada, Adele and Paige and Erik and Pia from Germany. Welcome to the ever growing list of listeners around the world to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Thanks for making us one of the most listened to science fiction podcasts in the world, and thanks for making us #1 in Belgium and #2 in Hungary.

We’ve featured stories by Fredric Brown and by Mack Reynolds before but they wrote this story together. From Fantastic Universe magazine in September 1957, our story can be found on page 105, Happy Ending by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds…

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The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith - The Last Man on Earth Dec 27, 2023

Once these irritating fare-wells were over with, he could begin to live as he wished and as he’d dreamed… The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Today marks the first appearance of Evelyn E. Smith on the podcast. Smith was born in New York City in 1922. She wrote more than 50 short stories, almost all of them appeared in science fiction pulp magazines in the 1950s. She is probably best known for her Miss Melville Mystery series in the 1980s and early 90s.

Peruse page 68 in the August 1957 publication of Fantastic Universe magazine and you will find The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith…

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The First Man on the Moon by Alfred Coppel - Murder in Space Dec 26, 2023

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.

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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…

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Encounter in the Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories Dec 23, 2023

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, 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 time from Australia, Zapzoom FBC says, “Great. This is a great podcast. The narrator is a great reader. All stories are extremely good.” Thanks Zapzoom and thanks to all of you have who given us a 5 star rating and review this year from all over the world.

Arthur C. Clarke is back on the podcast today with a story of space travelers connecting with, well we don’t want to spoil it for you. From Amazing Stories Magazine in June and July 1953 our story can be found on page 4, Encounter in the Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke…

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The Star by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories Dec 22, 2023

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!

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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 Dec 21, 2023

A short story of a grisly ride through a blizzard with a corpse! The Last Drive by Carl Jacobi, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Carl Richard Jacobi was an author and resident of Minneapolis Minnesota his entire life.

Born in Minneapolis in 1908 Jacobi was a voracious reader as a youngster reading Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe and H.G. Wells. He was a writer early in life. In junior high he created his own dime novels and sold them to fellow students.

After college he followed a career path chosen by many aspiring writers, that of a newspaper reporter for the Minneapolis Star.

His first short story, Mive, first appeared in Minnesota Quarterly in 1928. Jacobi would write more than 100 short stories in his career which spanned more than 60 years. His 6th published story appeared in the June 1933 issue of Weird Tales. Turn to page 778 for The Last Drive by Carl Jacobi…

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The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young - A Story Inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs Dec 20, 2023

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 Dec 16, 2023

The castaway was a wanted man — but he didn’t know how badly he was wanted! The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Today we go back in time only 60 years ago to the pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine in January 1963. Turn to page 32 for The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak…

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Everest by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Stories Dec 15, 2023

Perhaps you’re read how Everest has now been climbed? But have you heard of Planetary Survey? Here’s the real truth about it. Everest has been climbed twice. Everest 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.

We receive a lot of suggestions and we listen to what you have to say. The idea to add super short stories was yours, we’ve done longer stories too, based on your suggestions. Today we bring you the shortest story we’ve ever featured, all by itself, because you asked for it. And if you’ve noticed that we’ve been narrating a plethora of stories by Isaac Asimov lately, well, you’ve asked for that too!

Universe Science Fiction Magazine began publishing in June 1953, its third issue is dated December 1953 and features a short story about Mt. Everest. Edmund Hillary became the first person to climb the gigantic mountain just a few months before this story was printed. Let’s turn to page 30 for Everest by Isaac Asimov…

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The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov - Early Isaac Asimov Stories Dec 14, 2023

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 unlikeable characters — and Nature herself! The Magnificent Possession 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.

Future Fiction Magazine published its first issue in November 1939, two issues later in July 1940 the new science fiction magazine featured stories by Dennis Clive, John Coleridge and Neil R. Jones on the cover, but didn't mention Isaac Asimov. Of the 7 authors in that issue, the 20 year old Asimov would have a career that outlasted and outshined all the others. Today’s story can be found on page 71, The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov…

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The Visitor by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Science Fiction Stories Dec 10, 2023

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.

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Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook Dec 07, 2023

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, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

American fantasy and science fiction writer Margaret St. Clair makes her debut on the podcast today. She was born in Hutchinson Kansas in 1911. Her father, US Representative George Neeley died when she was 7, but left her and her mother well provided for. A decade later she and her mother moved to California and after graduating from the University of California she married writer Eric St. Clair.

She first tried her hand at detective and mystery stories before finding her passion writing fantasy and science fiction. Almost all of her more than 120 short stories appeared in pulp magazines in the 1940s and 1950s.

Back in the summer of 1950 if you had 20 cents you could have gotten your hands on today’s story, which appeared in Planet Stories magazine. Let’s head over to page 30 for, Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair…

Why did I narrate Flowering Evil? One word, three letters, one syllable, fun! There are some authors that write stories that are easy to narrate and when you find one, you narrate it. I also chose to share this story because I have been searching for more stories written by women. There are more on the way.

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The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett - Leigh Brackett Audiobook Dec 06, 2023

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 Dec 02, 2023

It is a tough decision to make—whether to give up your life so you can live it over again! Hall of Mirrors by Fredric Brown, 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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Fredric Brown is a favorite of ours and many of his stories are super short, for example Earthmen Bearing Gifts which is only 6 minutes long, The House which is just over 7 minutes, and Blood which is less than 3 minutes long. By the way there are 3 super short Fredric Brown stories at the beginning of a previous episode titled 8 Super Short Sci-Fi Stories. Today’s story is a little longer. It first appeared in the December 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction beginning on page 88, Hall of Mirrors by Fredric Brown…

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Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith - 1950s Science Fiction Short Stories Nov 30, 2023

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, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks to Rob who sent us an email telling us that the Feedspot website has a list of the 100 Best Sci-Fi podcasts and we’re not only on the list but The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast comes in at #2. Thanks for letting us know Rob!

The author of today’s story Richard R. Smith is making his debut on our podcast. Like many, he is one of those vintage sci-fi authors we know very little about. He wrote about 25 short stories, almost all of them from 1954 to 1958 and he used a few pseudonyms. He wrote erotic novels using the name Ann Taylor.

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From Planet Stories Magazine in the summer of 1955, our story can be found on page 53, Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith…

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Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Short Stories Nov 28, 2023

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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Living Space by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Science Fiction Short Stories Nov 25, 2023

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.

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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 Nov 23, 2023

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 Nov 21, 2023

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

We continue to experience incredible growth with new listeners every week and to say thank you every audiobook on lostscifi.com is on sale. Listen to this, 1950s science fiction audiobooks 1 thru 4, that’s 89 stories and more than 48 hours is only $14.97 when you use the promo code sale. https://lostscifi.com/1950s-science-fiction-audiobooks/ That’s more than 48 hours for only $14.97. Use the promo code sale, lowercase letters only, and you will save on everything on lostscifi.com.

We discovered a review on the podcast player Castbox from Jonathan Russell, “This show is great! If you like sci-fi you need to give this a listen. The narrator does a great job and the audio quality is top notch. You can tell Mr. Scott Miller puts a lot of love and effort into this project.”

Thanks Jonathan. We appreciate your comment. Comment wherever you listen and if you like you can tell us what you think by sending an email to us at scott@lostscifi.com.

Philip K. Dick is back on the podcast today with a short sci-fi story from the January 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Magazine. Turn to page 101 for Beyond The Door by Philip K. Dick…

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In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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, in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon - Theodore Sturgeon Short Stories Nov 18, 2023

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 scott@lostscifi.com. 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.

If you have something to say, we would love to hear it! Comment on our YouTube channel or send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

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 Nov 16, 2023

"Destroy the Invader," the orders read—and Captain McPartland's expendable spacer flashed into suicidal battle. Invader From Infinity by George Whittington, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

George Whittington has been on the podcast before, about 14 months ago, with Space-Lane of No-Return. After an extensive search we could only find 4 short sci-fi stories that he had written from 1944 to 1946.

Our story can be found on page 29 in the Winter 1944 issue of Planet Stories Magazine. Invader From Infinity by George Whittington…

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In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible?The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith - George O. Smith Short Stories Nov 14, 2023

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, scott@lostscifi.com 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 Nov 11, 2023

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

Special thanks to Gregory who bought us a coffee. “Thanks for taking us with you to other places, other realities. Always a nice escape from the day.” Thanks Gregory.

We're adding Sci-Fi Trivia to the podcast!! You could look up the answer but how much fun is that? 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 in our next podcast.

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Winner of three Hugo Awards a Nebula and a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master, Clifford D. Simak was one of the most awarded science fiction authors of his time. It’s easy to fall in love with his writing. From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in January 1958 turn to page 108 for, The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Short Stories Audiobook Nov 09, 2023

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?

Every science fiction audiobook we’ve narrated can be found on Spotify.

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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 Nov 07, 2023

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!”

Thank you, Sgt. Spiff, for that rousing review. Your reviews make a difference and, if you think we deserve it, we would appreciate it if you would give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

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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 Nov 04, 2023

Trying to connect hillbilly Bud Gregory with the atomic dust destroying America was like joining simple math and nuclear physics, but Dr. Murfree found the answer! The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster, 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 thankful for all our listeners, and we love to hear from you. We received this comment on YouTube, “Hi there, my name is Bernhard. I live in Amsterdam. From my youth I am crazy about scifi. Every night before I go to sleep, switch the pc on, listen to your great voice, and fantastic stories. Thanks a lot, keep it coming! Bless you!” Thank you, Bernhard, for listening to us and for your comment.

If you have something to say, send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com. We would love to hear from you!

Sometimes an author likes a character he or she creates so much that they continue to use them in story after story. Such is the case with Murray Leinster’s use of the fictional character Bud Gregory, who appeared 3 times in Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in 1947 and again in 1948.

From the April 1947 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine let’s turn to page 50 for The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick Short Stories Nov 02, 2023

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

Thank you for your support of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re adding new listeners around the world every week, we’ve now got 101 ratings on Spotify, with an average rating of 4.9, and Geoff didn’t just buy us a coffee yesterday he bought $25 worth of coffee! There’s a link in the description if you’d like to buy us a coffee.

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Philip K. Dick is the most popular author on our podcast. Today we present a story that could have happened during the cold war. From the pages of Star Science Fiction Stories number 3 in 1955, Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Trying to connect hillbilly Bud Gregory with the atomic dust destroying America was like joining simple math and nuclear physics, but Dr. Murfree found the answer! The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster. That’s in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley - Mary Shelley Short Stories Nov 01, 2023

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…

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The Night Shift by Frank M. Robinson - Werewolf Stories Oct 31, 2023

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 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 up to 98 ratings on Spotify with an average of 4.9 and an average of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts with 144 ratings. Thank you for everything you do to support The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Author Frank M. Robinson has been on the podcast once with an intriguing story about the first man to travel the Moon and back, in Wanted: One Sane Man.

Today’s story can be found in the very first issue of Fantasy Fiction Magazine in February 1953. There were only 4 issues of the magazine before it went out of business, all of them in 1953. Turn to page 117 for The Night Shift by Frank M. Robinson…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we wrap up a story a day in October with the oldest story we’ve ever narrated, by far, from 1833, 190 years ago. 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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Curse of the Blue Man by Lawrence M. Jannifer - Horror Stories Oct 29, 2023

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 Oct 28, 2023

He was told the brightly colored red room in Lorraine Castle was haunted. Despite vague warnings from the three custodians who reside in the castle, he is not a believer in such things and ascends to "the Red Room" to begin his night's vigil. The Red Room by H. G. Wells, 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 our third story by H. G. Wells on the podcast joining The Plattner Story and The Door in the Wall, and it will not be his last.

Our story first appeared in March of 1896 in a monthly publication called The Idler. Turn to page 290 for The Red Room by H. G. Wells…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce - Gothic Horror Story Oct 27, 2023

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

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Our week of Scary Stories for Halloween continues with another tale from 1907.

Ambrose Bierce was a short story writer, journalist, poet, and a veteran of the American Civil War. He was born in Meigs County, Ohio in a log cabin in 1842. How and where did his life come to an end? We don’t know. In 1913, Bierce told reporters that he was travelling to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He disappeared and was never seen again.

First published in Cosmopolitan in January 1907, The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce…

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The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson - Scary Stories Oct 26, 2023

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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Thank you for your great comments on Spotify! Commenting on A Practical Man’s Guide by Jack Vance kimspostbox had this to say, “I really enjoyed this Jack Vance story. I give it a 5-star review for the narration and sharing the history of the author. It brings in interesting material. Great stuff. Kim A. UK”

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TJ Carroll says, “The Hanging Stranger comes together like a wonderful combination of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Stephen King's The Fog. It ends on a deliciously macabre note absent of all hope. 10/10.”

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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 Oct 25, 2023

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 Oct 24, 2023

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

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Time for another Time Travel Tale! From the December 1957 issue of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy we’ll find our story on page 74. If you can’t stand the idea of executing a criminal–find somebody who will! Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg …

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast,A week of scary stories for Halloween begins,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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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No Morning After by Arthur C. Clarke - Arthur C. Clarke Short Stories Oct 23, 2023

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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Commenting on Asteroid of the Damned on Spotify Blergs had this to say, “Amazing, good episode! Thanks 👍 :)”

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We’re up to 93 ratings on Spotify with an average rating of 4.9. So close to 100, would you help us get there please?

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

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Nice Girl With 5 Husbands by Fritz Leiber Oct 22, 2023

Adventure is relative to one's previous experience. Sometimes, in fact, you can't even be sure you're having or not having one!Nice Girl With 5 Husbands 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.

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Fritz Leiber has an interesting time travel tale for us today. From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in April 1951, our story can be found on page 3, Nice Girl With 5 Husbands by Fritz Leiber…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Dust Unto Dust by Lyman D. Hinckley - Golden Age Science Fiction Oct 21, 2023

It was alien but was it dead, this towering, sinister city of metal that glittered malignantly before the cautious advance of three awed space-scouters. Dust Unto Dust by Lyman D. Hinckley, 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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Did you know that every story you hear on the podcast is available for sale? Did you know that we’ve started a once-a-week newsletter where we are giving away those audiobooks for free? We’ll also let you know when we’re going live on YouTube, give you links to our social media accounts. Our newsletter which we will send out once a week allows us to connect with you, so you don’t miss a thing. Your email address will not be sold or given to anybody else. Click on the link in the description.

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We’ve discovered another vintage sci-fi author that we know almost nothing about. We don’t know when or where Lyman D. Hinckley was born, the only thing we do know about him is that he wrote today’s story and another 4 years later under the name L. D. Hinckley.

Our story can be found in the Summer 1955 issue of Planet Stories Magazine turn to page 44 for Dust Unto Dust by Lyman D. Hinckley…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Adventure is relative to one's previous experience. Sometimes, in fact, you can't even be sure you're having or not having one!Nice Girl With 5 Husbands by Fritz Leiber. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Turning Wheel by Philip K. Dick - When the Wheel Turns, Who Rides and Who Breaks? Oct 20, 2023

If after a great struggle, the East were to prevail over the world, what sort of civilization would be imposed by the victors? Would it be an oriental version of the societies we know–or might the great old culture be superimposed upon what was left of Western technology? The Turning Wheel 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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Author Philip K. Dick needs no introduction. From the second issue of Science Fiction Stories Magazine in 1954 turn to page 69 for, The Turning Wheel by Philip K. Dick…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was alien but was it dead, this towering, sinister city of metal that glittered malignantly before the cautious advance of three awed space-scouters. Dust Unto Dust by Lyman D. Hinckley. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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A Message From Our Sponsor by Henry Slesar - Henry Slesar Short Stories Oct 19, 2023

The foot-in-the-door technique would work perfectly for any salesman—if he had an invisible foot! A Message From Our Sponsor by Henry Slesar, 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 live on YouTube tonight at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.

Henry Slesar makes his debut on the podcast today. Born in Brooklyn in 1927, Slesar launched his 21 year career as a copywriter at the age of 17, right out of high school at the prestigious advertising agency Young and Rubicam. Some say Slesar coined the term “coffee break”.

Slesar experienced a lot of success in his lifetime. He wrote hundreds of short stories, over 40 in 1957 alone. Alfred Hitchcock hired him to write for Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In 1974, he won an Emmy Award as the head writer for CBS Daytime's The Edge of Night where he was the head writer for 16 years.

From the pages of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in October 1956, specifically page 37, comes the strange story we’ve all been waiting for, A Message From Our Sponsor by Henry Slesar…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, If after a great struggle, the East were to prevail over the world, what sort of civilization would be imposed by the victors? Would it be an oriental version of the societies we know–or might the great old culture be superimposed upon what was left of Western technology? The Turning Wheel by Philip K. Dick. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne Oct 18, 2023

Harvey was a most unusual little man. A Cosmos-minded man with great singleness of purpose. He could discoverasteroid-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 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 on YouTube this Thursday October 19th at 8 PM in New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. And 7 PM in Dallas. Hope you can join us. There’s a link in the description.

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Ross Rocklynne made his debut on the podcast 6 months ago with “Distress Signal”. He’s back today with an unusual story about chickens in space. We’ll find our story in the March 1953 issue of Planet Stories magazine. Turn to page 34 for Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne…

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Rat Race by George O. Smith - George O Smith Science Fiction Audiobook Oct 17, 2023

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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If you’re a Spotify Premium listener in the UK or Australia you’re gonna love this and it’s a no cost for you way to support the podcast. If you are a Spotify Premium listener in the UK and Australia you can listen to 15 hours of audiobooks for free. Spotify says it will be available for US Premium listeners soon. You will find a list of some of our audiobooks in the description to make it easier for you to find our vintage sci-fi on Spotify.

Philip K. Dick Short Stories 10 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 2 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 3 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 4 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 5 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 6 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 7 12 hours

Vintage Sci-Fi 8 12 hours

1950s Science Fiction 12 hours

1950s Science Fiction 2 12 hours

1950s Science Fiction 3 12 hours

1950s Science Fiction 4 12 hours

1950s Science Fiction 5 12 hours

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 Oct 16, 2023

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

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More great reviews from Spotify, Travis had this to say, “This podcast has become my very favorite, I listen to it every day and look forward to each episode, the narrator is relaxing and one of the best I have ever heard, I cannot wait to hear more!” Thank you, Travis!

Commenting on the Harry Harrison story, The Misplaced Battleship, Tony Wade says, “Interesting story. Top-notch production. A truly great podcast by any measure. The best sci-fi podcast around. Have you done “Nightfall” by Asimov?” Thanks for the awesome review, Tony. Unfortunately, Nightfall by Isaac Asimov is still under copyright which means we can’t record it; however, you will be happy to know that we have more Isaac Asimov stories on the way.

And a little-known fascinating fact about Asimov, when he was a teenager, he idolized author Jack Williamson who we featured yesterday with his story The Cosmic Express. Asimov was thrilled to receive a postcard from Williamson, which congratulated him on his first published story and offered these words "welcome to the ranks". How cool is that?

Our story can be found in Amazing Stories in June 1961 on page 36, Before Eden by Arthur C. Clarke…

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The Cosmic Express by Jack Williamson - Short Science Fiction Audiobooks Oct 15, 2023

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 Oct 14, 2023

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 Oct 13, 2023

You can’t always escape evils by running away from them… but it may help! A Traveler in Time by August Derleth, 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’ve got another time travel story for you today with a very interesting ending. Our author, August Derleth, was one of several authors in a previous podcast that included 9 short stories.

Today’s story was published in Orbit Science Fiction Magazine. Orbit is another one of those magazines that didn’t last very long, publishing only 5 issues, 2 in 1953 and 3 in 1954. From issue #2 in December 1953 let’s turn to page 48 for, A Traveler in Time by August Derleth…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Repairman by Harry Harrison Oct 12, 2023

Being an interstellar trouble shooter wouldn’t be so bad … if I could shoot the trouble! The Repairman 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.

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We receive a lot of great comments on YouTube, this one from @richardhoffman2681 “Easily one of my favorite YouTube channels. Don’t worry, it’s going to catch on. Bet $100 bucks a year from now you have 100,000+ subscribers. Keep it up!”

Thank you, Richard!! 100,000+ subscribers a year from now? I hope you’re right.

@sarabrooks1996 says, “I think I'm too late for the live feed but I just wanna tell you that I love your voice. And you really bring the stories to life.” Thank you, Sara, we appreciate you and your comments.

We’ve featured Harry Harrison’s work 4 times previously on the podcast and he’s back today with a story about a controlling boss and the challenges that follow.

Open your February 1958 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine to page 60 for, The Repairman by Harry Harrison…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, You can’t always escape evils by running away from them… but it may help! A Traveler in Time by August Derleth. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Z by Charles L. Fontenay - They Were One Person—Split by the Laws of Physics Oct 11, 2023

Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory—and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time.... Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn? Z by Charles L. Fontenay, 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 on YouTube Thursday at 8 PM in Melbourne and Sydney for all our Australia listeners. That’s 9 PM in Brisbane and 10 PM in Auckland for our New Zealand listeners. We would love it if you would join us. There’s a link to our YouTube channel in the description.

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Charles L. Fontenay returns to the podcast for the second time. Today’s story appeared in the June 1956 issue of If worlds of Science Fiction Magazine, turn to page 41 for, Z by Charles L. Fontenay…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Being an interstellar trouble shooter wouldn’t be so bad … if I could shoot the trouble! The Repairman by Harry Harrison. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak - A Cosmic Voice Beckons Oct 10, 2023

Alone, accursed, he set out on the long, dark voyage to the forbidden gateway to worlds beyond life itself—restlessforever with an ultimate knowledge, possessing which no man could die! The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak, 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 on YouTube this Thursday at 8 PM in Melbourne and Sydney for all our Australia listeners. That’s 9 PM in Brisbane and 10 PM in Auckland for our New Zealand listeners. We would love it if you would join us. There’s a link to our YouTube channel in the description.

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Clifford D. Simak is one of my new favorite authors. His stories tend to be a little longer than most and thought provoking to say the least. Is this a creepy story, a horror story or something else? I’ll let you decide. From the May 1950 issue of Super Science Stories comes a short story that you shouldn’t listen to at bedtime! He had seen those faces before… things that came from beyond, entities that broke in from the outside, The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory—and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time.... Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn? Z by Charles L. Fontenay. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Home is the Spaceman by George O. Smith - Space Travel Science Fiction Oct 09, 2023

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 scott@lostscifi.com.

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 Oct 08, 2023

Everybody hated the mutant children born near the radiation lab. Hush it up, Washington had directed. So Gretry was sent to dispose of–The Crawlers 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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Our story today, written by master storyteller Philip K. Dick is a little creepy and a little sad. Radiation labs were causing terrible human mutations. Was this the end of mankind? Turn to page 94 in the July 1954 issue of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy for The Crawlers by Philip K. Dick…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Enright was coming home, which should have beengood, since he was the first Earthman ever to gofaster 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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Science Fiction Oct 07, 2023

They hated this little beat-up old guy. Evenif his crazycosmic brain could track ameteor clear across the Galaxy, why did hehave to smash the super-sensitive detectors? Jonah of the Jove-Run 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.

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Ray Bradbury has been on the podcast many times, today’s story comes from Planet Stories Magazine in the spring of 1948. Turn to page 50 for Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury …

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Everybody hated the mutant children born near the radiation lab. Hush it up, Washington had directed. So Gretry was sent to dispose of–The Crawlers by Philip K. Dick. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Upon the Dull Earth by Philip K. Dick - Scary Stories, Creepy Stories Oct 06, 2023

“Who is Sylvia? What is she?” Oh, no! What is Sylvia… and who isn’t she? Upon the Dull Earth 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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We’ve had some interesting Philip K. Dick stories here on the podcast, but we’ve never heard really scary stories from PKD. Until now. And in two days we’re going to hear a scary creepy story from Philip K. Dick, a really creepy story. Sandwiched in between we’ll hear from legendary author Ray Bradbury.

There were only 10 issues of Beyond Fantasy Fiction Magazine published from 1953 to 1955, and the last two issues changed the cover name to Beyond Fiction. Today’s scary story appears in the next to last issue of the short-lived publication. Our scary story can be found in the November 1954 issue and begins on page 70, Upon the Dull Earth by Philip K. Dick…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, They hated this little beat-up old guy. Even if his crazy cosmic brain could track a meteor clear across the Galaxy, why did he have to smash the super-sensitive detectors? Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Forsyte's Retreat by Winston Marks - Sci Fi Short Stories Oct 05, 2023

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 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 decided to do a story every day in October to say thank you for your overwhelming support. We now have 83 ratings on Spotify with an average of 4.9, 136 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.99 and more 5-star reviews.

Sci-fi-guy2001 says, “If podcasting went away completely, I would miss The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast more than any other podcast I have ever listened to. The narration is outstanding and the story selection never fails to impress me. Thank you, thank you. Rich in Texas”

Thank you, Rich, that is an amazing review. Your ratings and reviews encourage others to check us out and we thank you for your support. Please keep those Spotify ratings and Apple Podcast reviews coming!

Little known Winston Marks turned out some interesting stories during his career. This one appeared in the May 1954 issue of, If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine. Open the yellowed pages to the illustration on page 96 and the text of the story on page 97 for, Forsyte’s Retreat by Winston Marks…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, one of my newfound favorites, “Who is Sylvia? What is she?” Oh, no! What is Sylvia… and who isn’t she? Upon the Dull Earth by Philip K. Dick. That’s tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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King of the Hill by James Blish Oct 04, 2023

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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Thank you for your fantastic reading voice. Your accent and pronunciation and rhythm of the reading you do for the world is a delight to the mind. You are one of two readers who have this special resonance in your voice.

Thank you, and thank you again
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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.

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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 Oct 03, 2023

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 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 Oct 02, 2023

The computer classified it "rabbit" and Montresig was not one to argue, long ears or not! Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard, 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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Two days ago, we heard from Isaac Asimov, yesterday Philip K. Dick and tomorrow Robert A. Heinlein. Three very accomplished and recognized science fiction authors. Today, not so much.

The man who wrote today’s offering only authored one story that we could find. We couldn’t find when he was born or when he died nor where he lived, until we unearthed a response he wrote to an article in Astounding Science Fiction in 1956. He wrote about “road hypnosis” and how it can cause accidents. He suggested several solutions including the use of radar to warn the driver that he is getting close to another motorist. Radar wouldn’t be used for more than 30 years in Japanese vehicles and high end cars in the US and Europe wouldn’t use radar for more than 40 years after Willard brought it up in Astounding Science Fiction Magazine.

We also learned that at the time he was a news photographer and he gave his address as, Box 262, Yalesville, Connecticut.

Two and a half years later Mr. Willard’s lone story appeared in the August 1958 issue of, If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine. Turn to page 70 for Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard…

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Exhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick - Sci Fi Audiobook Oct 01, 2023

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

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More 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Tinkeration says, “Golden Age Sci-Fi shorts on audio. Anyone who’s ever enjoyed a collection of sci-fi short stories published in the Golden Age of science fiction magazines will enjoy this podcast. Some stories are well-known classics, many are not, and are more enjoyable for being fresh discoveries. Like every collection of stories, some are standouts and some are duds, depending on your taste, but Scott Miller’s soothing voice makes even the bad stories not a terrible listening experience." Thanks Tinkeration!!

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We kick off the month of October, and a story a day, with legendary science fiction author Philip K. Dick.

From the pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction in August 1954 let’s open the issue to page 63 for Exhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick …

Tomorrow on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The computer classified it "rabbit" and Montresig was not one to argue, long ears or not! Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard. 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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The Pause by Isaac Asimov Sep 30, 2023

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 - Steel and Judgment: A Robot’s Right to Rule Sep 28, 2023

At one time—this was before the Robot Restriction Laws—they'd even allowed them to make their own decisions... Arm of the Law 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.

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And in case you didn’t hear the big announcement on our YouTube Live last week, there will be a new episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast every day in October which starts Sunday.

How could a robot—a machine, after all—be involved in something like law application and violence? Harry Harrison, tells what happens when a police robot hits an outpost on Mars.

From the August 1958 issue of Fantastic Universe turn to page 132 for Arm of the Law by Harry Harrison...

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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Tanks by Murray Leinster - Buried in Gas, Hunted by Steel—Victory Was Up to Them Sep 26, 2023

Two miles of American front had gone dead. And on two lone infantrymen, lost in the menace of the fog-gas and the tanks, depended the outcome of the war of 1932, Tanks by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

You asked for it and now it’s here! The Lost Sci-Fi Merchandise store is open for business. There are several designs and a multitude of t shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, cups and pint size glasses so you can drink your favorite beverage while listening to the podcast. The link to our store is in the description and when you use the code in the description you get 15 percent off for a limited time.

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And in case you didn’t hear the big announcement on our YouTube Live last week, there will be a new episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast every day in October which starts Sunday.

This is the 3rd Murray Leinster story on the podcast. To say Leinster was prolific would be a vast understatement, having written more than 1,500 short stories and articles. Many of his short stories are longer than the short stories written by most vintage sci-fi authors. Let’s go back in time almost 94 years ago to the January 1930 issue of Astounding Stories of Super–Science. We’ll find out story on page 100. Row after row of the monsters roared by, going greedily with hungry guns into battle. Tanks by Murray Leinster

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, At one time—this was before the Robot Restriction Laws—they'd even allowed them to make their own decisions... Arm of the Law by Harry Harrison.

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The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells - Short Stories Audiobook Sep 23, 2023

When Lionel Wallace told me this incredible story about the door in the wall, I thought that so far as he was concerned it was a true story. But the next day… The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells, 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 rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This from “the last time I listened”, “Lucky Find. I felt lucky to find this. I think I have listened to most science fiction podcasts. This is the best. I listen while running and the miles melt away.”

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In case you didn’t hear the big announcement on our YouTube Live Thursday night, there will be a new episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast every day in October!! I can’t wait.

Today’s story first appeared in The Daily Chronicle,a British newspaper that was published from 1872 to 1930 before a merger with the Daily News when it became the News Chronicle. The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two miles of American front had gone dead. And on two lone infantrymen, lost in the menace of the fog-gas and the tanks, depended the outcome of the war of 1932, Tanks by Murray Leinster.

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The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Sci Fi Sep 21, 2023

Neither Peter Horn nor his wife ever expected that their child would be a small blue pyramid of another dimension! The Shape of Things 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.

If you’re listening to us on Thursday September 21st, we hope you’ll join us at 8 PM Eastern, the time in New York as we go live on YouTube. There’s a link to our YouTube channel in the description. We’ve got a big announcement tonight and we’ll answer your questions, so I hope you’ll join us. https://www.youtube.com/@VintageSciFiAudiobooks

This is the 5th story by Author Ray Bradbury on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and it’s different from the previous tales. Previously Bradbury wrote about space or some strange planet but today we come back down to earth and a story about an unusual birth of a child.

We turn to the pages of Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine in August 1948, we will find this twisted tale of woe on page 47, The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When Lionel Wallace told me this incredible story about the door in the wall, I thought that so far as he was concerned it was a true story. But the next day… The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells.

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Survey Team and Souvenir by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Audiobook Short Story Sep 18, 2023

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

We’re seeing phenomenal growth all over the world and we cannot thank you enough for your support. The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is being heard in more than 100 countries around the world. To say thank you we’ve got a special announcement that will be made when we go live on YouTube Thursday night at 8 PM in New York. We’ll answer your questions and let you know what stories are already narrated and on the way, and some of those we are working on for future episodes.

Let’s kick off our double dose of Philip K. Dick with a story from the May 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Magazine. Our story can be found on page 84. Survey Team by Philip K. Dick…

Our second story was printed in the pages of Fantastic Universe Magazine five months after our previous story. The magazine had this to say about the now legendary author. “Philip Dick’s characters have an exciting way of letting their logically-motivated self-interest lead them straight down the flaming road to ruin. We suspect that it is this distinctly individual approach which has made him one of the most admired and widely read science fiction writers of the past few years.” Let’s turn to page 41 for Souvenir by Philip K. Dick…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Neither Peter Horn nor his wife ever expected that their child would be a small blue pyramid of another dimension! The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury.

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Strange Eden by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick Short Stories Sep 16, 2023

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 - The greatest threat to Earth’s defenses wasn’t alien—it was already among us. Sep 14, 2023

The whole fighting fleet of the United Nations is caught in Kreynborg's marvelous, unique trap. Invasion by Murray Leinster, 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 a hint, if you like our September to Remember with 3 new episodes every week, you will love what we have planned!

We get a lot of requests, and we get to them as soon as we can. Dr. Shane Kush this one’s for you. Murray Leinster made his debut a few months ago with, “The Other Now”. He returns today with a 90-year-old story from the March 1933 issue of Astounding Stories Magazine. Let’s turn to page 118 for Invasion by Murray Leinster…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 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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And It Comes Out Here by Lester Del Rey - Time Travel Science Fiction Audiobook Sep 12, 2023

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 Sep 09, 2023

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.

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Slay-Ride by Winston Marks - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Story Sep 07, 2023

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 scott@lostscifi.com 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.

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Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak - Classic Science Fiction Sep 05, 2023

Fifty-five pioneers had died on the "bridge of bones" that spanned the Void to the rusty plains of Mars. Now the fifty-sixth stood on the red planet, his only ship a total wreck—and knew that Earth was doomed unless he could send a warning within hours. Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

This is going to be a September to Remember. August was a record month for us and we’re going to reward you for your kindness, glowing comments and reviews by releasing 14 stories in September instead of the usual 4 or 5. You’ll hear a new podcast every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday all month long!

We’ve entered the top 10 in the rankings in Brazil and we’ve cracked the top 20 for the second time in the UK. Last October in the UK we were ranked 239th, today we hit 19th. Thanks to all our awesome listeners in the UK, Brazil and wherever you are.

We will hear great stories from Ray Bradbury, H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, two stories from Murray Leinster and three stories from Philip K. Dick, and more this month.

Let’s get started with our second story from Clifford D. Simak in about a month. Let’s go back in time 80 years to the fall of 1943. Open the Fall 1943 issue of Planet Stories Magazine to page 30 for Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak…

In two days, our September to Remember on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues, 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.

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Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Stories Sep 02, 2023

A kind of peace had endured for a century and people had forgotten what anything else was like. They would scarcely have known how to react had they discovered that a kind of war had finally come.“Let's Get Together” 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.

The legendary Isaac Asimov returns to the podcast for the first time in months. Asimov stories Christmas on Ganymede and Day of the Hunters can be heard in earlier episodes. Let's Get Together can be found in the February 1957 issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine. At the very top of the front cover it says, Isaac Asimov’s Most Brilliant Robot Story. Turn to page 66 for Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Fifty-five pioneers had died on the "bridge ofbones" that spanned the Void to the rusty plainsof Mars. Now the fifty-sixth stood on the red planet,his only ship a total wreck—and knew that Earthwas doomed unless he could send a warning within hours.Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak.

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The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long - Sci Fi Short Stories Aug 31, 2023

The method by which one man might be pinpointed in the vastness of all Eternity was the problem tackled by the versatile Frank Belknap Long in this story. And as all minds of great perceptiveness know, it would be a simple, human quality he'd find most effective even in solving Time-Space. “The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long”.that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

This is the first time we’ve heard from Frank Belknap Long on the podcast. Long was born in New York in 1901. His writing career spanned 7 decades and led to multiple awards. He wrote 29 novels and more than 170 short stories.

Our story can be found on page 74 of the March 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. Deep in the future he found the answer to Man’s age–old problem. The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A kind of peace had endured for a century and people had forgotten what anything else was like. They would scarcely have known how to react had they discovered that a kind of war had finally come. Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov.

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The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison Aug 29, 2023

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

Last week more people listened to more episodes of the podcast than ever before. So, to say thank you you’ll hear three more episodes again this week.

A few days ago we met James Bolivar diGriz for the first time here on the podcast. The story you’re about to hear picks up where “The Stainless Steel Rat” left off. After a life of crime diGriz is now one of the good guys tasked with catching criminals instead of being one.

From the pages of Astounding Science Fiction Magazine in April 1960, turn to page 71 for The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, the method by which one man might be pinpointed in the vastness of all Eternity was the problem tackled by the versatile Frank Belknap Long in this story. And as all minds of great perceptiveness know, it would be a simple, human quality he'd find most effective even in solving Time-Space. “The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long”.

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Of Withered Apples by Philip K. Dick - Science Fiction Short Stories Aug 26, 2023

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.

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The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison Aug 24, 2023

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 - When Killing Becomes Sport, Who Hunts the Hunter? Aug 22, 2023

The most dangerous game, said one writer, is Man. But there is another still more deadly! Seventh Victim 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.

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is growing like crazy, thanks to you, so we’re delivering two bonus episodes this week, to say thank you. In two days, we’re featuring the work of Harry Harrison and two days after that, Philip K. Dick returns.

Thousands of you listen to us on podcast players like Apple, Spotify and Overcast and thousands more enjoy us on YouTube. Recent YouTube comments include this from Bob, “Thank you so much for these fabulous stories! I have a solitary job as a night custodian. I thoroughly enjoy these stories and the wonderful voice, who narrates them, as I work the graveyard shift. Thank you so much! Bob in Oregon” Thank you Bob!

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In the last couple of months, we’ve heard from Robert Sheckley twice, Watchbird and Beside Still Waters. Our Sheckley story today comes from the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in April 1953. Let’s go to page 38 for Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, James diGriz lives a life of crime, and he’s good at it. Perhaps not as good as he thinks he is! The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison. And two days later we’ve got a story for you from 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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Spacemen Die at Home by Edward W. Ludwig - Exile among the stars, or sanctuary beyond Earth? One man’s freedom is another’s cage. Aug 16, 2023

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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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 Aug 08, 2023

The climate was perfect, the sky was always blue, and–best of all–nobody had to work. What more could anyone want? Planet of Dreams 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.

Thanks for your 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. SouthernSands says. “What a gem! This podcast has been a fantastic find. The golden age Sci-fi stories have always been a great mix of cautionary tale and hope for the future. Scott Miller is the perfect narrator to bring them to life. Thanks, and keep up the great work.” Thank you SouthernSands!!

TealCoffeeMug says, “Great. I am really enjoying your podcast. I’ve enjoyed sci-fi since I was a kid. You do a great job of choosing interesting stories and reading them. Keep it up please.”

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And thanks to all of you who have rated us on Spotify. We now have 48 ratings with an average rating of 4.9!!

Today’s author, James McKimmey Jr. is a favorite of mine. He’s not a famous sci-fi author but I like narrating his stories.

We’ll find our story on page 67 in the September 1953, If Worlds of Science Fiction, Planet of Dreams by James McKimmey Jr. …

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

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Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak Aug 02, 2023

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

Clifford D. Simak worked as a newspaperman for most of his life and only became a full-time science fiction author after his retirement. However, what he accomplished part time was more than most. He won 3 Hugo Awards and a Nebula and The Science Fiction Writers of America made him its third Grand Master.

Simak was born in Millville, Wisconsin in 1904. He was a public school teacher until leaving to work at the Minneapolis Star and Tribune until he retired at 72. He became interested in sci-fi after reading H. G. Wells.

His first short story, “The World of the Red Sun” appeared in the December 1931 issue of Wonder Stories magazine. He would go on to write more than 120 short stories.

Let’s turn to the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction in February 1951. We’ll find our story on page 81, Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The climate was perfect, the sky was always blue, and–best of all–nobody had to work. What more could anyone want? Planet of Dreams by James McKimmey Jr. That’s next week with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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The Barbarians by Algis Budrys - Science Fiction Short Stories Audiobook Jul 25, 2023

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.

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The Man Who Liked Lions by John Bernard Daley - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook Jul 18, 2023

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

We are going live on YouTube in 2 days on Thursday, July 20th at 4 PM US Eastern time. We’ll be narrating some of Harry Harrison’s The Stainless Steel Rat, answer any questions you have, and everything else is up to you. If you want to send us questions in advance please do so, scott@lostscifi.com. That’s in two days, July 20th at 4 PM in New York, Atlanta and Toronto, 3 PM in Chicago, 1 in Los Angeles and Seattle, and 9 PM in Leicester, Manchester and London. It should be fun; I hope you will join us.

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John Bernard Daley makes his debut on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast today. Daley was born in Pittsburgh in 1918 and died at age 92 in 2011. He wrote three short sci-fi stories in the 1950s and that’s all we know about him. This story is the very definition of Lost Sci-Fi. Turn to page 70 in the October 1956 issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine for The Man Who Liked Lions by John Bernard Daley…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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The Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook Jul 15, 2023

“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.

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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.

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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, scott@lostscifi.com. 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 onThe 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 Jul 13, 2023

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 - The End of Murder—And the Start of Something Worse Jul 11, 2023

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 onThe 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 Jul 08, 2023

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.” ThanksMo_San!

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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 scott@lostscifi.com.

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 Jul 06, 2023

She Brought Death to All Who Walked Behind Her! The Black Ewe 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.

Welcome to this special edition of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. No, it hasn’t been a week since our last episode, but I couldn’t wait to share today’s story with you.

I’ll admit I like every one of the stories we narrate, but this one is one of my all-time favorites.

Fritz Leiber began spinning dark and delicate webs of science fiction and fantasy in 1939, when his first tales began appearing in the long defunct publication,
Unknown. Leiber has been described as an actor, author and world traveler, and recognized as one of the all-time titans of science fiction.

From the May 1950 issue of Startling Stories Magazine, turn to page 117 for Fritz Lieber’s, The Black Ewe…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.

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The Mind Digger by Winston Marks - 1950s Science Fiction Short Story Jul 04, 2023

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.

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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 Jun 27, 2023

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

In the last week we have added hundreds of new listeners all over the world and last week’s episode featuring The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury had more listeners in its first week, by far, than any other episode of the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for making that happen.

Our story comes from Planet Stories magazine in September 1952. More space on the cover is devoted to author Mark Ganes and his feature story Evil Out of Onzar than any other story that appeared in the magazine. Who is Mark Ganes? I don’t know. I couldn’t find any information about him, nor could I find any other story that he’d ever written. The cover lists five of the seven authors in the issue. One of the guys who wasn’t mentioned. A relatively unknown author, at the time, named Philip K. Dick. Turn to page 46 for The Gun…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 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 Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury Jun 20, 2023

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.

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.

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The Hated by Frederik Pohl - Short Sci Fi Audiobook Jun 13, 2023

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!

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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.

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Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson - Audiobook Sci-Fi Short Story Jun 06, 2023

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…

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Death Star by James McKimmey Jr. - Science Fiction Short Story May 30, 2023

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!!

And this from scifyfi, “Fantastic. The best stories with the absolute best reading. It’s like an audio drama read by one person with voices to match many different characters. So glad I gave this a listen. Now it’s all I listen too. Some episodes more than once.” Thank you scifyfi!!

Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are greatly appreciated, if you haven’t already been to Apple Podcasts to give us a review please do so.

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.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast,
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 May 23, 2023

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. scott@lostscifi.com

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...

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A Practical Man's Guide by Jack Vance - Scifi Audiobooks from the 1950s May 16, 2023

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 May 09, 2023

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, scott@lostscifi.com.

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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.

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Breeder Reaction by Winston Marks - 1950s Science Fiction Short Story May 02, 2023

The remarkable thing about Atummyc Afterbath Dusting Powder was that it gave you that lovely, radiant, atomic look—just the way the advertisements said it would. In fact, it also gave you a little something more!Breeder Reaction 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 received more emails and comments last week than ever before and you overwhelmingly said longer episodes would be a good thing. So, in a few weeks look for either a Ray Bradbury not so short story or a Philip K. Dick story. Send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com or leave a comment and tell us which vintage sci-fi author you prefer.

Thanks to you our podcast is now #4 in Poland for Science Fiction Podcasts. Thanks to our listeners in Warsaw and Gdansk and all of Poland.

We received our first email from Zambia recently, “I found your channel a couple of months ago on YouTube and I love how you narrate and listen to you almost every morning. I have a hard time finding Jack Vance books maybe you could narrate some of his work. Please and thank you. Namukale” Well, Namukale, your request is my command, you will hear Jack Vance in two weeks.

Winston Marks returns to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast today for his 4th appearance and just 3 weeks after “The Water Eater”’.

Today’s story can be found in the April 1954 “If Worlds of Science Fiction” magazine. The very first story in the magazine is Philip K. Dick’s “The Golden Man” which you will hear in a future episode.

Turn with me to page 29, Breeder Reaction by Winston Marks...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Fear and misfortune stalk the strange byways of a lonely planet. A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke.

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A Matter of Ethics by Russ Winterbotham - Alien Sci Fi Audiobook Apr 25, 2023

Homer was a shy Faderfield bachelor; his visitor was a beautiful Pleiades girl. At any rate she was a girl, and Homer had a problem—A Matter of Ethics by Russ Winterbotham, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks to Mur Dam for his 5 star review a few days ago on Apple Podcasts Great Britain, “Killer sci fi. Eagerly awaiting each new episode. Every one is a gem.” Thanks Mur Dam. We thank all of you for your reviews, ratings and comments. Send us an email and let us know how we’re doing or make a request for a vintage sci-fi story or author that you want to hear on the podcast. We are considering some longer stories on the podcast and we’d like your feedback please. If we added some vintage sci-fi that is an hour and a half up to almost two hours long would you listen? Please send us an email and let us know scott@lostscifi.com or leave a comment.

We’ve got requests to fulfill coming soon. We will hear from Arthur C. Clarke in 2 weeks and Jack Vance a week after that, both by request.

We’ve heard from today’s author, Russ Winterbotham before, you may remember “Three Spacemen Left To Die!” from last year. That story was paired with “Wanderlust” by Alan E. Nourse.

We’ll find our story in the April 1955 “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy” magazine. Turn to page 78. Her mission on Earth was scientific; yet Homer saw her curves as a social crisis! A Matter of Ethics by Russ Wintherbotham...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast,

The remarkable thing about Atummyc Afterbath Dusting Powder was that it gave you that lovely, radiant, atomic look—just the way the advertisements said it would. In fact, it also gave you a little something more!Breeder Reaction by Winston Marks

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Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne - Space Exploration Science Fiction Audiobook Apr 18, 2023

Marooned! On the cold satellite of a dying sun, light-years away from home.... For Rex there was only one escape. But Carl called it murder! Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Born in 1913 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ross Rocklynne said his love of science fiction began at the age of 12 when he said a Black janitor introduced him to the genre. Rocklynne remembered the story that turned him into a life-long fan, it was the first installment of E.E. Smith’s "The Skylark of Space" in the August 1928 issue of Amazing Stories.

In 1939, he attended the firstWorld Science Fiction Conventionin New York City where met and became life-long friends withRay Bradbury, among others.

Rocklynne’s professional writing debut, “Man of Iron” was published in Astounding Stories magazine in August 1935. He was 22. He followed that up with 7 more stories in the 1930s. The peak of his writing career occurred in the 1940s when he had 60 short science fiction stories published. There were 15 more in the 50s.

Rocklynne stopped writing in 1954 because he developed an extremely painful affliction of the face and jaw. He found that he could forget the pain only when he was involved in some kind of physical activity or when socially engaged with others. When he was alone the pain tended to monopolize his attention and thus made writing very difficult, if not impossible.

So, what do you do when you can’t do what you love? Well, Ross Rocklynne supported himself as a cab driver and dispatcher for the next 15 years. He resumed writing with about a dozen stories in the late 60s and early 70s.

Today’s story was his first and only offering in 1947. It appeared just before his friend Ray Bradbury’s story Rocket Summer in the Spring 1947 edition of Planet Stories Magazine. Turn to page 35 for Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Homer was a shy Faderfield bachelor; hisvisitor was a beautiful Pleiades girl. At anyrate she was a girl, and Homer had a problem—A Matterof Ethics by Russ Winterbotham

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The Water Eater by Winston Marks - Sci Fi Short Story Audiobook Apr 11, 2023

Most experiments were dropped because they failed—and some because they worked too well! The Water Eater 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.

Our latest 5-star review comes from Bedford Nick on Apple Podcasts in the UK. “Great discovery - Just found this and it’s a real gem. I love the enthusiasm and the narration. I find it a great escape.” Thanks Bedford Nick!

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has climbed into the top 10 Science Fiction Podcasts in Ireland at #9! We’re #19 in France and #20 in Canada. Thank you for listening, rating, and sharing The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

And we love getting your emails, we received this from Noel in Edmonton AB Canada… “Thanks for the terrific podcast. I’m new to the show and am loving both the choice of stories and the narration. I also enjoy the introductory comments, which add colour to each episode.

When I hear you talk about lost or forgotten authors it makes me think of James White, who wrote some of my favourite sci-fi short stories ever. He was, I believe, a British sci-fi writer in the 1960’s. I have never heard anything of his on audio.

Keep up the great work!” Thanks Noel, we’re looking for James White stories that we can add to the podcast thanks to you.

Winston Marks wrote a couple of short stories in the early 1940s and then disappeared for more than a decade. He showed up on the sci-fi scene again in 1953 when magazines published 4 of his short stories include The Water Eater.

If Winston Marks sounds familiar it’s possibly because we’ve featured him twice before. You may remember “Never Gut-shoot A Wampus” and “So They Baked A Cake”.

From the old, yellowed pages of Galaxy Science Fiction in June 1953 our story can be found on page 56. The Water Eater by Winston Marks…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Marooned! On the cold satellite of a dying sun,

light-years away from home.... For Rex there was only one escape. But Carl called it murder! Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne.

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The Plattner Story by H. G. Wells Apr 04, 2023

Whether the story of Gottfried Plattner is to be credited or not, is a pretty question in the value of evidence. On the one hand, we have seven witnesses—to be perfectly exact, we have six and a half pairs of eyes, and one undeniable fact; and on the other we have—what is it?—prejudice, common sense, the inertia of opinion. The Plattner Story by H. G. Wells that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Special thanks to kumarido. Kumarido is the latest person to give us a 5 star rating and a very nice review on Apple Podcasts. “This is everything I ever wanted in a podcast. Great reading, great stories and a narrator who is a bit of a historian. He’s saving these works from oblivion as many of them may never be published again. If you like Sci Fi or if you are even mildly interested in speculative fiction you will enjoy this”

Thank you kumarido. Did you know your ratings and reviews, comments and compliments encourage others to listen to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast? They do! If you think we deserve it please rate, review, and share our podcast. And we received an email from Kristen Sierra at Shilshole Bay Marina, “Hi from the sailing vessel Bristol Blue in Ballard Washington (Seattle).

I have been listening to your podcast for two weeks. Great work!” Thanks Kristen, if you sail south for a few days you can come visit us in Costa Rica! Your emails are always appreciated, scott@lostscifi.com.

Today’s author, H. G. Wells is one of two men most often referred to as the father of science fiction. Can you guess the other? We’ll give you the answer at the end of our story.

Herbert George Wells was an English writer born in London in 1866. Wells was a visionary who saw the arrival of aircraft, tanks, space travel, nuclear weapons, and satellite television long before they were invented. He coined the term “time machine” almost 130 years ago which is still used today. His science fiction novels, The Time Machine 1895, The Island of Dr. Moreau 1896, The Invisible Man 1897 and The War of the Worlds 1898 remain popular today and all have been seen on the big screen at least twice.

Wells was busy writing novels but still found time to write almost 90 short stories. First published in the UK in 1897, The Plattner Story by H. G. Wells…

So, besides H.G. Wells who is also often referred to as the father of science fiction? The answer, Jules Verne.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Most experiments were dropped because they failed—and some because they worked too well! The Water Eater by Winston Marks.

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Piper in the Woods by Philip K. Dick Mar 21, 2023

Earth maintained an important garrison on Asteroid Y-3. Now suddenly it was imperiled with a biological impossibility—men becoming plants! Piper in the woods written 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.

Piper in the Woods is the 10th Philip K. Dick story here on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. While it won’t be the last story by Philip K. Dick, in the coming weeks were going to bring you stories by several authors who haven’t been heard from so far on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Vance and Ross Rocklynne to name a few.

Special thanks to Lifeonmarz via Apple Podcasts Canada on February 16th 2023. Lifeonmarz gave us a 5 star rating and a glorious review. “Scott Millers readings of these science fiction stories by well known and not so well know authors is fantastic. So glad I found this podcast.”

Thank you Lifeonmarz. Your ratings and reviews, comments and compliments encourage others to listen to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, so if you think we deserve it please rate, review, and share our podcast. As always, your emails matter to us, scott@lostscifi.com

We’ve got a rare treat for you today, from the inside cover of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in February 1953, just over 70 years ago, Philip K. Dick in his own words… “Once, when I was very young, I came across a magazine directly below the comic books called STIRRING SCIENCE STORIES. I bought it, finally, and carried it home, reading it along the way. Here were ideas, vital and imaginative. Men moving across the universe, down into sub-atomic particles, into time; there was no limit. One society, one given environment was transcended. It was Faustian; it carried a person up and beyond.

I was twelve years old, then. But I saw in it the same thing I see now: a medium in which the full play of human imagination can operate, ordered, of course, by reason and consistent development. Over the years science fiction has grown, matured toward greater social awareness and responsibility.

I became interested in writing science fiction when I saw it emerge from the ray gun stage into studies of man in various types and complexities of society.

I enjoy writing science fiction; it is essentially communication between myself, and others as interested as I in knowing where present forces are taking us. My wife and my cat Magnificat are a little worried about my preoccupation with science fiction. Like most science fiction readers, I have files and stacks of magazines, boxes of notes and data, parts of unfinished stories, a huge desk full of related material in various stages. The neighbors say I seem to “read and write a lot”. But I think we will see our devotion pay off. We may yet live to be present when the public libraries begin to carry the science fiction magazines, and someday, perhaps, even the school libraries.”

Philip K. Dick in his own words.

Let’s turn to page 88 for Piper In The Woods…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Whether the story of Gottfried Plattner is to be credited or not, is a pretty question in the value of evidence. On the one hand, we have seven witnesses—to be perfectly exact, we have six and a half pairs of eyes, and one undeniable fact; and on the other we have—what is it?—prejudice, common sense, the inertia of opinion. The Plattner Story by H. G. Wells...

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The Martian Shore by Charles L. Fontenay - Mars Science Fiction Audiobook Mar 14, 2023

Shaan made the longest crawl in history—to avoid crawling before tyrants!... The Martian Shore written by Charles L. Fontenay... that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Charles Louis Fontenay was born in Brazil in 1917, and raised in Tennessee from infancy, where he worked as a newspaperman for about half a century. He eventually became an editor for the Nashville Tennessean. In September 1954 Fontenay, the science fiction writer, was published for the first time in If Worlds of Science Fiction magazine with the short story, Disqualified.

Seems he liked writing sci-fi and If Worlds of Science Fiction liked his work because he was back in the magazine a month later. Fontenay wrote a handful of novels and almost 40 short stories in the 1950s.

We’ll find today’s story on page 78 in the April 1957 edition of Infinity Science Fiction magazine. The Martian Shore by Charles L. Fontenay...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Philip K. Dick is back. Earth maintained an important garrison on Asteroid Y-3. Now suddenly it was imperiled with a biological impossibility—men becoming plants!

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Rocket Summer by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Sci Fi Audiobook Mar 07, 2023

The first great rocket flight into space, bearing intrepid pioneers to the Moon. The world's ecstasy flared into red mob-hate when President Stanley canceled the flight. How did he get that way? Rocket Summer 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 proud to be the #1 Science Fiction Podcast in Demark. Thank you to all our listeners in Denmark for making us #1.

Reviews, emails and comments are coming to us from all over the world every week. Daniela left a review on Audible UK that I just discovered.

Daniela says, “Brilliant! Great narrator and choice of stories” “Very happy with discovering this podcast! it is obvious that the narrator loves sci- fi and the introduction to each story makes it an even better experience. I have been a huge sci fi fan since childhood and still thanks to this podcast learn new interesting facts about the authors as well as discovering authors I haven't read before. Thank you for creating this wonderful podcast! I hope more sci fi fan learn about it as it is brilliant!”

Thanks, Daniela, for you awesome review!

Ray Giordano says, “Those were some great yarns from yesteryear and quite good narration to boot. Thanks!” Thank you Ray!

And soundwaveshadlow says, “Excellent story listening in Ireland 🇮🇪” Thanks soundwaveshadlow we’re proudly podcasting in Costa Rica and happily sharing these amazing vintage sci-fi stories with the world.

TheDamon Knight Memorial Grand Master Awardis a lifetime honor awarded no more than 6 times every 10 years by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) to no more than one living writer of fantasy or science fiction. There have been 25 awards given out so far to vintage sci-fi authors and of course, today’s author, Ray Bradbury is one of the 25. I just discovered a new to me Bradbury short story from 1948, read it and will be narrating it soon. Not sure when it will find its way to the podcast but I think you will love it when you hear it.

Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920, and grew up in a small town where he spent much of his childhood reading books from the local library. He was particularly drawn to the works of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Edgar Allan Poe. At the age of twelve, Bradbury had a life-changing experience that would set him on the path to becoming a writer.

One day, Bradbury attended a carnival where a magician named Mr. Electrico performed a show. During the performance, Mr. Electrico touched Bradbury on the forehead with an electrified sword and shouted, "Live forever!" The experience left Bradbury feeling invigorated and inspired. After the show, Bradbury went home and began writing stories in his notebook. He spent countless hours writing, and by the time he was a teenager, he had written dozens of short stories. Bradbury credited Mr. Electrico with sparking his love for storytelling and inspiring him to pursue a career as a writer.

In his own words this is what Ray Bradbury had to say about this life changing event, “The next day, even while attending an uncle’s funeral, I could not forget Mr. Electrico. As our car headed home for the family’s post-funeral wake, to my parents’ consternation I leaped out and raced down the hill to the carnival. I carried with me a ball-in-vase trick I had ordered through the mail from Johnson Smith & Co. as an excuse to see Mr. Electrico. I

had to find out just how to “Live forever!”

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Day of Wrath by Bjarne Kirchhoff - Vintage Science Fiction Audiobook Feb 28, 2023

The men of the Norgan System had a tough decision to make concerning the planet in A93. Yet there was no hesitation. Can you blame them? Day of Wrath by Bjarne Kirchhoff... that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

As we begin our 2nd year of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we do so with incredible momentum. More people around the world are listening to us in more countries than ever before. We thank you for that, you are sharing the podcast on social media which helps us attract even more listeners. Thank you.

And we’re getting more emails and comments too. This comes to us from a country where we are experiencing tremendous growth.

“Greetings from Israel, I am a candid listener to the podcast, and I wish to congratulate the great narrator with his acting skills. I greatly enjoy the stories' introductions about the authors and their life. I suggest the narrator indicate in the introduction the reason for picking that specific story from the others. Especially I enjoy stories that I find relevant/correlate to our times. My favorite is #22 Paradise Planet by Richard S. Shaver. I find it corresponding with the pandemic/cure we had last year. And #016: Sales Pitch by Philip K. Dick which corresponds with the coming AI technology. Blessings and greetings. Dudi”

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Thank you Dudi for your email and your kind thoughtful comments. I’d love to say that there’s a grand plan behind the selection of one story over another but that isn’t typically the case. Oftentimes I get a request for a certain story or author. One of the reasons I started narrating these stories is that many of them had never been available as audiobooks. Being a sci-fi fan, I want to change that so everyone can enjoy them. When I found today’s story and started doing research, I could find nothing else written by Bjarne Kirchhoff. In fact, I couldn’t find out anything about Bjarne Kirchhoff. And that is the reason I narrated it and the reason it’s on podcast.

Starting on page 69, from Planet Stories magazine in the summer of 1948, Day of Wrath by Bjarne Kirchhoff…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, a Science Fiction Grand Master returns…

The first great rocket flight into space, bearing intrepid pioneers to the Moon. The world's ecstasy flared into red mob-hate when President Stanley canceled the flight. How did he get that way? Rocket Summer by Ray Bradbury.

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Monsters That Once Were Men by Robert Silverberg - Space Exploration Sci Fi Audiobook Feb 26, 2023

They were like creatures painted by a drunken artist, ghastly, utterly repulsive caricatures of humanity! Yet, twisted though they were, they were still human... Monsters That Once Were Men 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 1st Anniversary week comes to an end with a superb story Silverberg scribbled softly. Okay maybe I went a bit too far looking for words that started with S. So sorry. In the early 1950s, Robert Silverberg was a young science fiction fan who was eager to break into the field as a writer. He started submitting stories to various magazines but was repeatedly rejected.

Undeterred, Silverberg wrote a story called "Gorgon Planet" and it appeared in “Nebula”, Scotland's first science fiction magazine under the name Bob Silverberg in 1954. It was the first of more than 600 paid short stories. As was the case with many sci-fi stories back then, "Gorgon Planet" appeared again. It was published in “Super-Science Fiction” magazine 4 ½ years later with the title “The Fight With The Gorgon.” Same story, different title.

Silverberg’s career took off in 1956 when he sold more than 50 short stories.

Today’s story comes from Super-Science Fiction Magazine in August 1959. The story is credited to one of Silverberg’s pen names, Eric Rodman. Our story can be found on page 18, Monsters That Once Were Men by Robert Silverberg…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The men of the Norgan System had a tough decision to make concerning the planet in A93. Yet there was no hesitation. Can you blame them? Day of Wrath by Bjarne Kirchhoff. 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 Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison and Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel Feb 24, 2023

Did he have a right to feel this way? Was this really forbidden by law—this wonderful frightening emotion! And, His plans were thorough. Every risk had been closely considered. Now Ron Carnavon, ruthless convict, was ready to loot the wrecked spaceship of its sapphire treasure, and thrust his warped power around the entire, antagonistic EMV triangle. The Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison and Wreck Off Triton 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.

We’ve got two short sci-fi stories for you today during our 1st Anniversary Celebration. Author Harry Harrison makes his debut on the podcast with a short story I really love. Harrison was born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1925 and released his first short sci-fi story in 1951. After finishing High School in 1943, Harrison was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

He was a prolific writer who wrote more than 50 novels and about 100 short stories. He wrote the novel "Make Room! Make Room!" which was the basis for the 1973 film starring Charlton Heston "Soylent Green." I LOVE that movie.

First up on our 1-year anniversary doubleheader a story from the March 1958 issue of Fantastic Universe magazine. Did he have a right to feel this way? Was this really forbidden by law—this wonderful frightening emotion! Our story begins on page 91, The Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison…

The second half of our 1st Anniversary double feature takes us back to 1951 and it’s the second story we’ve showcased from Alfred Coppel. His plans were thorough. Every risk had beenclosely considered. Now Ron Carnavon, ruthless convict, was ready to loot the wrecked spaceship of its sapphire treasure. Planet Stories magazine included this Coppel story in its November 1951 publication. Turn to page 73 for Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…They were like creatures painted by a drunken artist, ghastly, utterly repulsive caricatures of humanity! Yet, twisted through they were, they were still human... Monsters That Once Were Men by Robert Silverberg. That’s next in two days as we wrap up our 1st anniversary 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 Pioneer by Irving Cox Jr. - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Story Feb 22, 2023

Welcome to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, today we begin celebrating our 1st anniversary with three episodes, featuring 4 stories in 5 days! Greg was sure the kids had no right being in control of a planet; after all what had they learned about life? Still, what had he learned? The Pioneer by Irving Cox Jr. that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks for all your emails and comments. We received this very flattering email from dragonstein yesterday. “I just found this series and I absolutely love it! I have been binge listening! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love vintage sci-fi, there is something magical and special which sets it apart from contemporary sci-fi. You have also introduced me to authors I never knew existed. I would really love for you to read some stories from Asimov's "The complete robot". Thank you so much again and please keep up the excellent work!”

Thanks, dragonstein! We’re glad you discovered us too. By the way we will accommodate your request with an Asimov story that happens to be one of my favorites. Is this vintage sci-fi story the inspiration for The Terminator? We always enjoy your emails, send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com or comment on our YouTube channel.

We’re kicking off our 1st anniversary week with a story from an author whose work has largely been forgotten by today’s readers. This even though his writing career spanned several decades, during which he wrote over 100 science fiction and fantasy short stories, as well as a handful of novels. And the only audiobooks credited to Irving Cox Jr. we can find are audiobooks that we’ve narrated. We started narrating vintage sci-fi because of authors like Irving Cox Jr., who wrote great stories that had been forgotten. Stories that had never been available as audiobooks.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Artificial Intelligence and its potential role in publishing books. But that’s not as new as you might think. Today’s author, Irving Cox Jr., was an early advocate for the use of computers in writing and publishing, and even wrote a computer program in the 1960s, 80 years ago, that could generate random plot outlines for science fiction stories. We don’t know if he ever used it.

Our story today comes from the pages of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in October 1955. Greg had shown Man the way into space–and, ironically, the end of a way of life! Starting on page 82, The Pioneer by Irving Cox Jr…

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast our 1st anniversary celebration continues. Did he have a right to feel this way? Was this really forbidden by law—this wonderful frightening emotion! And His plans were thorough. Every risk had beenclosely considered. Now Ron Carnavon, ruthless convict, was ready to loot the wrecked spaceship of its sapphire treasure, and thrust his warped power around the entire, antagonistic EMV triangle.The Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison and Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel.

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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So They Baked A Cake by Winston Marks - Space Exploration Sci-Fi Short Story Feb 14, 2023

He was tired of people—a "human interest" columnist, who specializes in glamorizations of the commonplace and sordid is likely to get that way. So... this starship seemed to offer the ideal escape from it all. “…So They Baked A Cake 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 always love hearing from our listeners, Stavros says, “All I can say is a huge thank you for your uploads, by mistake I discovered you, and by you, I discovered PKD, after hearing some of your uploads, I ordered Ubik and A Scanner Darkly. I think PKD is my favorite author. Greetings from Greece. Keep up the great job!” Thanks Stavros, we’re happy to discover another of our new listeners in Greece!

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Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we celebrate our 1st Anniversary with 3 episodes in 5 days!

Today’s story comes from the pages of “Dynamic Science Fiction” magazine. Dynamic published only 6 issues in its brief history. Launched in December 1952, there were 4 issues in 1953 and then the January 1954 edition which would be its last. You can buy a good to very good copy of the last issue at AbeBooks.com for only $10. Link is in the description, https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?tn=dynamic+science+fiction+january+1954

It is the last story, in the last edition of “Dynamic Science Fiction” magazine and can be found on page 59. "...So They Baked A Cake" by Winston Marks…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…we celebrate our 1st anniversary with three episodes, featuring 4 stories in 5 days! Greg was sure the kids had no right being in control of a planet; after all what had they learned about life? Still, what had he learned? The Pioneer by Irving Cox Jr.

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Prominent Author by Philip K. Dick - Sci Fi Short Stories Podcast Feb 07, 2023

It was the dawn of a golden age of transportation. Terran Development was ready to market a fourth dimension “vehicle” which afforded almost instantaneous travel. For instance, Henry Ellis commuted 160 miles to work in five steps and a few seconds. Then, one morning, he met some people on the way… Prominent Author 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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In fact, in two weeks we will celebrate the 1st Anniversary of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast with 3 episodes in 5 days! We’d love to hear from you, send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

We’re proud to say The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the #1 Science Fiction podcast in 3 countries, Indonesia, Luxembourg and our adopted home of Costa Rica. We’re #2 in Greece, #3 in the Czech Republic and Netherlands, #4 in Malta, #6 in Denmark, #8 in Ireland, #11 in New Zealand and Slovakia and #12 in France.

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Your Servant Sir by Sol Boren - Sci-Fi Robots Short Story Jan 31, 2023

We all know that every android has its little idiosyncrasies. But what can a civilized human being do about it when his perfect servant drives him crazy?… Your Servant Sir by Sol Boren, 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 been getting a lot of attention in the Republic of India since we started. We’ve been moving up the charts for months and now The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is the #2 Science Fiction Podcast in India. Thank you for listening and sharing our podcast and helping us grow. We’re also in the top 10 in Denmark, Greece, Netherlands and Costa Rica.

For those of you who enjoy the info about the author I’m afraid we searched and searched and didn’t uncover anything about today’s author. So, let’s get right to our story. Turn with me now to page 68 of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine in October 1956 for Your Servant Sir by Sol Boren…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… It was the dawn of a golden age of transportation. Terran Development was ready to market a fourth dimension “vehicle” which afforded almost instantaneous travel. For instance, Henry Ellis commuted 160 miles to work in five steps and a few seconds. Then, one morning, he met some people on the way… Prominent Author by Philip K. Dick…

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Day of the Hunters by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Stories Jan 24, 2023

The little old man had a new slant on the mystery of what really happened to the great dinosaurs… Day of the Hunters 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 the thousands of you who listen to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast every week and we always look forward to your comments, suggestions, and requests. TG Dom Nemo writes “love the added background info! I'm afraid, by now, I just take your great narration for granted.” Thank you, and we appreciate the compliment!

Dr. Kush - Retired and from the District of Columbia, D.C. had this to say, “Best Audiobook Narrator Ever. Thanks, I have been listening to you all weekend. You make them very enjoyable.” Thanks Dr. Kush, that is high praise!

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About two months ago we heard from this legendary author with the story “Christmas on Ganymede.” He returns today with a terrific titillating time travel tale. When this story was published in 1950 the average cost of a new car was $1,510, gasoline for your new ride was 18 cents a gallon and a fellow by the name of James Dean got his big break in a Pepsi commercial. Not the singer and the sausage guy, Jimmy Dean. The Rebel Without a Cause actor James Dean.

From the pages of Future Science Fiction Magazine in November 1950, Day of the Hunters by Isaac Asimov…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…We all know that every android has its little idiosyncrasies. But what can a civilized human being do about it when his perfect servant drives him crazy?… Your Servant Sir by Sol Boren. 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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Willie’s Planet by Mike Ellis Jan 17, 2023

The most fitting place for a man to die is where he dies for man. Yet Willie chose a sterile, alien world that wouldn't even see a man for millions of years.... Willie’s Planet by Mike Ellis, 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 continues to grow with 100’s of new listeners around the world in the last month. Welcome to our new listeners in Japan, Argentina, Ghana, Israel, Spain, India, Taiwan, Latvia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand and all over the UK, the US and Canada. Special thanks to those of you in The Netherlands who have taken us to the #3 Science Fiction Podcast in your country, which I believe is the highest ranking we have ever achieved in any country. Thank you!

Please keep sharing, rating, commenting, and emailing us. We got an email from Jacy, host of the FIX IT Home Improvement podcast and YouTube channel saying that he is enjoying the podcast and that he mentioned The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast on the episode of his podcast that debuted 2 days ago. Thanks, Jacy! You can email us anytime at scott@lostscifi.com

When I discovered today’s story about 6 months ago, I loved it and then I started searching for more stories from author Mike Ellis. I couldn’t find any, in fact, I couldn’t find out anything about him. Let’s go to page 74 in the April 1955, If World of Science Fiction Magazine for Willie’s Planet by Mike Ellis…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…The little old man had a new slant on the mystery of what really happened to the great dinosaurs…Day of the Hunters by Isaac Asimov. 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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Asleep in Armageddon by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Science Fiction Jan 10, 2023

Avoid Planetoid 787. Lush and sunny, with fine air and no dangerous beasts, it'll tempt you to curve in for some nice solid-ground sleep. DON'T! Asleep in Armageddon 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.

We’re hearing from a lot of you lately, Paul writes, "Being a sci-fi fan my whole life I was often times disappointed reading old time stories. While your performances are excellent, that's not the main thing that makes the stories so good. It's your choice of stories. Keep up the good work." Thanks. Paul Braun - Dairy farmer from Wisconsin. Thanks Paul!

Good to hear from Jack Ford again, "Happy New Year, hope all is well. I very much enjoyed #50 the super short stories bundle, please do more as and when you see fit." Thanks, Jack in England. Thank you, Jack!

And Dane Scott says, “I've been greatly enjoying your podcasts. What a wonderful way to share all these buried treasures with the world. I just posted information about your podcast to my big Facebook group, "Keep Watching the Skies," and also to my more-specialized sci-fi audio group, "The Seeing Ear ."

Thanks Dane. If you want to share our podcast on Facebook, Twitter or wherever please do and if you want to communicate with us please send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

We’re happy to report that The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the 8th most listened to science fiction podcast in the Netherlands, #9 in South Africa, #33 in Germany, #57 in Canada and we’ve moved up to #54 in the United States. Thank you for listening, rating, and sharing The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We appreciate you.

Ray Bradbury began writing at a young age and published his first story at the age of 20. He went on to write hundreds of short stories and novels, and his work has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. This is the 4th Ray Bradbury Short story on our podcast, two weeks ago one of his stories was included in the Super Short Sci-Fi stories episode, and we’ve also featured The Monster Maker and Morgue Ship.

In the Winter of 1948 if you plunked down 20 cents on the counter you could walk away with the Winter edition of Planet Stories Magazine where you would find Asleep in Armageddon on page 58…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…The most fitting place for a man to die is where he dies for man. Yet Willie chose a sterile, alien world that wouldn't even see a man for millions of years.... Willie’s Planet by Mike Ellis. 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 Skull by Philip K. Dick Jan 03, 2023

Conger agreed to kill a stranger he had never seen. But he would make no mistakes because he had the stranger's skull under his arm. The Skull 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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From the September 1952 If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine this is The Skull by Philip K. Dick…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…Avoid Planetoid 787. Lush and sunny, with fineair and no dangerous beasts, it'll tempt you tocurve in for some nice solid-ground sleep. DON'T! Asleep in Armageddon by Ray Bradbury. 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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Super Short Sci-Fi Stories by Various Authors - Sci-Fi Short Stories Dec 27, 2022

This is without a doubt the most unusual episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, featuring 8 short sci-fi stories for you by Fredric Brown, Ray Bradbury, Harry Fletcher, Isaac Asimov and 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.

A few weeks ago Blind Voyager said and I quote, “It would be fun to do an episode of several short, very short sci-fi stories." Thanks for your request Blind Voyager and today’s episode would never have happened if not for you!

I came across several interesting short stories months ago but it’s tough to sell a 4 minute audiobook and the thought of a super short podcast didn’t appeal to me either. However, when we got the request from Blind Voyager the light bulb went on and I began planning today’s podcast.

After you have a chance to listen, and you will want to listen all the way to the end, let us know what you think by commenting and tell us if we should do another episode of the The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast with several super short sci-fi stories. You can always send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

Our first story today can be found in the June 1960 edition of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, "Earthmen Bearing Gifts" by Fredric Brown…

That’s "Earthmen Bearing Gifts" by Fredric Brown… up next another story by Brown which first appeared in Fantastic Science Fiction Stories in August 1960, "The House"…

That’s "The House" by Fredric Brown and now our last Fredric Brown story for today, from Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in 1954, "Experiment"…

Let’s go back to October 1944, you could buy Super Science Stories for 15 cents and if you did you would have found, "And Then—The Silence" by Ray Bradbury...

In 1953 Harry Walton wrote a short story that was published in the March/April 1953 edition of Fantastic using the pen name Harry Fletcher, "A Star Falls on Broadway"...

If you’d picked up a copy of the April 1942 Astounding Science Fiction you would have discovered this super short story by Isaac Asimov, "Time Pussy"...

The next two stories by Philip K. Dick didn’t appear in a science fiction magazine when they were written. And they weren’t credited to Philip K. Dick. These stories were published in the Berkeley Daily Gazette. Dick was only 13 years old when he wrote The Black Arts which appeared in the newspaper on Wednesday September 16th, 1942 and credited to Philip Dick. "The Black Arts"...

Philip Dick was a little older when this next story appeared in the newspaper, he had just turned 16, when the Berkeley Daily Gazette published "Santa’s Return" on Tuesday January 4th 1944.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Conger agreed to kill a stranger he had never seen. But he would make no mistakes because he had the stranger's skull under his arm. "The Skull" by request 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 Star Mouse by Fredric Brown - Fredric Brown Short Stories Dec 20, 2022

Robinson Crusoe ... Gulliver ... Paul Bunyan; the story of their adventures is nothing compared to the Saga of Mitkey… The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Special thanks to podcast listener Bill Farley who requested the story you’ll hear today. Yes, we do take requests for stories or authors that you’d like to hear on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. In fact, next week we’ve got another request for you, a rather unusual request.

The Star Mouse first appeared in the Spring 1942 issue of Planet Stories Magazine. Turn with me now to page 28 for The Star Mouse, written by Fredric Brown…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… once again by request a special episode, filled with several super short science fiction stories. 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 Planetoid of Peril by Paul Ernst - On Asteroid Z-40, Legends Are Made of Stone Dec 13, 2022

Undaunted by crazy tales of an indestructible presence on Asteroid Z-40, Harley 2Q14N20 sets out alone to face and master it. The Planetoid of Peril by Paul Ernst, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Thanks for listening to the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with new listeners around the world every week. To show our appreciation we’re offering the biggest and best collection of vintage science fiction short stories ever!

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Click on this link and you’ll be taken directly to the checkout page, or if you prefer go to https://lostscifi.com. This offer is for a limited time only. 56 hours of vintage sci-fi for only $9.97.

Thanks to podcast listener blablahyaddayadda for their recent 5-star rating and comment on Apple Podcasts, “Exceptional. The best scifi podcast I’ve come across. Fantastic stories are one thing, but I can’t count the number of times I have been disappointed by the quality of the voice acting. I am very happy to say, that the standard of both contained within these episodes is top notch. As is often the case, there are often elements within classic scifi that don’t age particularly well for numerous reasons, but they are few and far between. I think I will be blasting through the entire catalogue in no time and left waiting in anticipation for the next weekly addition. Great work!” Thanks blablahyaddayadda for your glowing review. We would love it if you’d be kind enough to leave us a review wherever you listen to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast or send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

Paul Ernst was born in West Peoria, Illinois on the 7th of November 1899. Ernst wrote 4 short stories that were published in 1928 and 29, then picked up the pace considerably with more than 120 stories in the 1930s, with only 3 more in the 1940s. He is not the same Paul Ernst as the Paul Ernst born in 1886 who wrote detective novels in the 1930s.

Our story today comes from the November 1931 edition of Astounding Stories magazine. You can purchase a copy of the magazine on eBay for $120 or on AbeBooks.com for only $75. Written more than 91 years ago, The Planetoid of Peril by Paul Ernst…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…Robinson Crusoe ... Gulliver ... PaulBunyan; the story of their adventuresis nothing compared to the Saga of Mitkey. The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown. 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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Christmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov Dec 06, 2022

Consider the problems of miners who work on Ganymede, moon of Jupiter, 390,000,000 miles from earth: isolated on a world so different from our own, surrounded by beings who know nothing of our traditions, how might these men teach their alien work-mates how we celebrate Christmas? Christmas on Ganymede 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.

Christmas on Ganymede is the first Isaac Asimov short sci-fi story on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Listener Sleepy Williams requested something from Asimov and since we’re getting close to Christmas it seemed like a good time for this story.

Asimov was born in Russia on January 2, 1920, his family immigrated to the United States in 1923, and he became a naturalized US citizen in 1928.

He discovered science fiction through the magazines sold in his father's candy store.

During World War II, he was employed as a chemist at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. That’s when that he became acquainted with Robert Heinlein and L. Sprague de Camp, two other future science fiction writers.

Asimov briefly served in the Army in 1946, and following his discharge, he received his Ph.D. and began teaching biochemistry at Boston University’s School of Medicine. Asimov soon started writing short stories and then his first novel, Pebble in the Sky, in the 1940s and ’50s. For the next 40 years, Asimov wrote hundreds of science fiction works.

The 2021 Apple TV series Foundation is based on his writing, as is the 2004 movie I, Robot starring Will Smith and the 1999 Robin Williams movie Bicentennial Man.

Asimov was given theScience Fiction Writers Association Grand Master Award in 1987 and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1997.

A discussion of his accomplishments in sci-fi would take hours, so we’ll save more of the Isaac Asimov story for another episode of the podcast.

Christmas on Ganymede was written in December 1940, first published in the January 1942 issue of Startling Stories Magazine. The Yuletide Season Brings Turmoil on Jupiter’s Moon and Ill Will Toward Everybody When Olaf Johnson Gets Sentimental! Our Christmas tale begins on page 83, Christmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Undaunted by crazy tales of an indestructible presence on Asteroid Z-40, Harley 2Q14N20 sets out alone to face and master it. The Planetoid of Peril by Paul Ernst. 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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A Pail of Air by Fritz Leiber Nov 29, 2022

The dark star passed, bringing with it eternal night and turning history into incredible myth in a single generation! A Pail of Air 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.

Like the author we’ll hear from next week, Isaac Asimov, today’s author, Fritz Leiber had a long and successful sci-fi career. But he also had a fascinating life.

Fritz Leiber was born on December 24, 1910, in Chicago, Illinois, to the actors Fritz Leiber and Virginia Bronson Leiber. For a time, he seemed inclined to follow in his parents' footsteps. At just 17 years old he was touring with his parents' Shakespeare company, Fritz Leiber & Co., before entering the University of Chicago.

He appeared alongside his father in uncredited parts in several movies in the 1930s including 1939’sThe Hunchback of Notre Dame. His first novel, Conjure Wife, published in 1943 has been made into feature films four times under other titles.

Two Leiber short stories were filmed for TV for Rod Serling's Night Gallery. The Girl with the Hungry Eyes and The Dead Man.

His first short fiction story, Riches and Power, was published in 1934. He would go on to write around 200 short stories and 10 novels. There’s much more to the Fritz Leiber story which we’ll save for another podcast.

Today’s story was published in the December 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine. You’ll find our story on page 56. A Pail of Air by Fritz Leiber...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…Consider the problems of miners who work on Ganymede, moon of Jupiter, 390,000,000 miles from earth: isolated on a world so different from our own, surrounded by beings who know nothing of our traditions, how might these men teach their alien work-mates how we celebrate Christmas? Christmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov. 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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Asteroid of the Damned by Frederik Pohl - Science Fiction Short Stories Nov 22, 2022

Somewhere on that asteroid of sin lurked the crime king of the Universe. Asteroid of the Damned 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.

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One of our favorite vintage sci-fi authors is back on the podcast today. We heard from Frederik Pohl a little more than 5 months ago with Let The Ants Try and we will no doubt hear from him again.

Let’s go back in time 8 decades ago to the summer of 1942 and peruse the pages of Planet Stories magazine. Turn with me to page 32 for Asteroid of the Damned by Frederik Pohl…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The dark star passed, bringing with it eternal night and turning history into incredible myth in a single generation! A Pail of Air by Fritz Leiber, 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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Prison of a Billion Years by C. H. Thames - Time Travel Science Fiction Audiobook Nov 15, 2022

Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the—Prison Of A Billion Years, written by C.H. Thames, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Author C.H. Thames is back on the podcast for the second time in less than a month. Today’s story can be found on page 104 in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, April 1956.

Slade knew they needed no walls to hold him; outside lay nothing but eternity. Prison Of A Billion Years by C.H. Thames…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Somewhere on that asteroid of sin lurked the crime king of the Universe. Asteroid of the Damned by Frederik Pohl. 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 Other Now by Murray Leinster - Sci-Fi Audiobook Nov 08, 2022

He knew his wife was dead, because he'd seen her buried. But it was only one possibility out of infinitely many!... The Other Now, written by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

Murray Leinster was a pen name for William Fitzgerald Jenkins a man who wrote a lot of science fiction, although he wrote more than sci-fi. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays.

Today’s story is the first of what will be many short sci-fi stories we will narrate written by Murray Leinster. Born in June 1896, Leinster was a high school dropout, and his first story was published when he was only 19. Although Leinster's first science fiction story, "The Runaway Skyscraper" is longer than any we’ve narrated so far at nearly 2 hours, it’s on our list of future Leinster stories we will narrate.

Our story begins on page 53 of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in March 1951. The Other Now by Murray Leinster.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the—Prison Of A Billion Years. 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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Small World by William F. Nolan - William F. Nolan Audiobook Nov 01, 2022

What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth? And later? Who will survive? What will life be like in that latter-day jungle? William F. Nolan pens this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman—survivor ...He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ... Small World by William F. Nolan, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

When I recorded Small World at the request of Mike Jones, thanks Mike, I had no idea that the author, William F. Nolan wrote the book, with George Clayton Johnson, that led to one of my favorite sci-fi movies, Logan’s Run. The 1976 movie featured Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Farrah Fawcett and Peter Ustinov. I enjoy going to movie locations and when I discovered that the scene where Logan and Jessica discover an old man played by Peter Ustinov, the first elderly person either of them has ever seen, was filmed at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, I had to go see it for myself.

So, if it hadn’t been for you Mike Jones, requesting the short sci-fi story Small World, I would never have known that William F. Nolan also wrote Logan’s Run. Long before Logan, Nolan began writing short fiction stories in 1952 and he would continue to write into his 90s!

He is credited with more than 180 short stories, today’s story, Small World is the 8th such story written by Nolan. Let’s go back in time 65 years to the pages of Fantastic Universe Magazine, August 1957, on page 98 you will discover Small World written by William F. Nolan...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… He knew his wife was dead, because he'd seen her buried. But it was only one possibility out of infinitely many! ... The Other Now, written by Murray Leinster.

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Planet of Doom by C. H. Thames - Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories Oct 25, 2022

Today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… As a galactic reporter Jane Crowley knewshe had hold of the biggest story of the year; thousands of people were soon to die on this—Planet Of Doom. Planet Of Doom by C. H. Thames, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

We’ve just released 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 2 with, as you might have guessed, 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 29 hours of vintage science fiction is on sale now on our website, LostSciFi.com for only $14.97. You pay only $9.97 when you apply the promo code sale, that’s sale, lowercase letters only. More than 29 hours of vintage sci-fi for only $9.97 at LostSciFi.com. You can buy this incredible collection anywhere in the world and the price will be converted to your local currency.

Today marks the debut of author C. H. Thames on our podcast, but it doesn’t really. Let me explain. He was born Milton Lesser in Brooklyn New York in 1928. He changed his name legally in the 1950s to Stephen Marlowe. C. H. Thames is one of several pen names he used during his lengthy career.

Milton Lesser can be found in episode 11 of the The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast paired with Philip K. Dick’s The Eyes Have It. Lesser, who became Marlowe, also used the pen name Darius John Granger, and his time travel story Stop, You’re Killing Me! can be heard in Episode 18.

So, Planet of Doom is actually his 3rd appearance on the podcast.

Planet of Doom was first published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in June 1956. A reporter always looks for the big story, and here it was but it couldn’t be told! Let’s turn to page 82 for Planet of Doom…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer... Small World, by request, written by William F. Nolan...

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Meddler by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick Short Story Audiobook Oct 18, 2022

Today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The second of two back-to-back episodes written by Philip K. Dick. The hardest part of the "preordained" thesis to grasp is that the thesis itself is part of what must and shall be. Will time travel cause the end of the human race? Or will it allow them to fix the future? Meddler, 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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Meddler is one of 16 short stories in an audiobook collection we’ve narrated written by legendary author Philip K. Dick. The 16 stories appeared in science fiction magazines from 1952 to 1955. The Philip K. Dick Collection is on sale now on many audiobook websites, but you can get this more than 10-hour audiobook for only $7.97 when you use the promo code, sale, that’s, sale, lowercase letters only on https://lostscifi.com.

Meddler was first published in Future Science Fiction magazine in October 1954...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… As a galactic reporter Jane Crowley knew she had hold of the biggest story of the year; thousands of people were soon to die on this—Planet Of Doom

Planet Of Doom by C. H. Thames, next week onThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

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Small Town by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick Sci Fi Audiobook Short Story Oct 13, 2022

Today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The first of two back-to-back episodes written by Philip K. Dick. The theme of “the man who played God” has been used many ways in many stories, but never with more tense and chilling effect than in this tight little yarn by the very able Mr. Dick. You’ll like it, we’re sure. Small Town 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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Small Town is one of 16 short science fiction stories in an audiobook collection written by legendary author Philip K. Dick which appeared in science fiction magazines from 1952 to 1955. The Philip K. Dick Collection is on sale now on many audiobook websites, but you can get this 10 hour 11 minute audiobook for only $7.97 when you use the promo code, sale, that’s, sale, lowercase letters only on https://lostscifi.com.

Small Town first appeared in Amazing Stories magazine in May 1954. You’ll find our story on page 6, Small Town by Philip K. Dick…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The second of two back-to-back episodes written by Philip K. Dick. The hardest part of the "preordained" thesis to grasp is that the thesis itself is part of what must and shall be. Will time travel cause the end of the human race? Or will it allow them to fix the future? Meddler by Philip K. Dick.

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Monster by William Morrison - William Morrison Science Fiction Audiobooks Oct 11, 2022

Colonizing Mars was hell, because of one thing—large, hungry critters. They flew, crawled, snarled, howled, burrowed up under the floors, chewed at doors and windows. And then, to make things worse, came the Monster....Monster 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.

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We’re thankful for you and every listener worldwide who enjoys The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast so to show our appreciation we’ve got a bonus episode for you in two days. Small Town by Philip K. Dick in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Today’s episode wraps up our Monster double feature.

William Morrison, whose real name is Joseph Sammachson wrote 56 short stories in the 1950s. Monster, the 8th of those 56 stories, appeared in Planet Stories magazine in July 1951 alongside stories by Poul Anderson, Ross Rocklynne, James Blish, Mack Reynolds and a few others. You’ll find it for sale on eBay for 25 dollars. From page 27, Monster by William Morrison...

In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The first of two back-to-back episodes written by Philip K. Dick. The theme of “the man who played God” has been used many ways in many stories, but never with more tense and chilling effect than in this tight little yarn by the very able Mr. Dick. You’ll like it, we’re sure. Small Town by Philip K. Dick, 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 Monster That Threatened the Universe by Russ Winterbotham - Science Fiction Monsters Oct 04, 2022

From Chaos a space-consuming creature reached slimy tentacles toward trembling planets. And no man of the old fighting breed remained on effete Earth to battle the invulnerable monster. The Monster That Threatened The Universe by Russ Winterbotham, 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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If the name Russ Winterbotham sounds familiar it’s because we’ve heard from him before. He wrote the story Three Spacemen Left To Die that can be heard on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast in Episode 14.

Let’s turn to page 30 in the Spring 1941 issue of Planet Stories Magazine and enjoy The Monster That Threatened The Universe by Russ Winterbotham…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… The second half of our Monster double feature,

Colonizing Mars was hell, because of one thing—large, hungry critters. They flew, crawled, snarled, howled, burrowed up under the floors, chewed at doors and windows. And then, to make things worse, came the Monster....

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Glow Worm by Harlan Ellison - Harlan Ellison Short Stories Sep 27, 2022

He was the last man on Earth, allright. But—was he still a man? Glow Worm by Harlan Ellison, 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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You can now buy all of our audiobooks on Spotify. The box set; 50 Vintage Sci-Fi short stories is available on Spotify for only $9.99. More than 27 hours of vintage sci-fi for only $9.99 now on Spotify.

He was told he had no talent by a creative-writing professor at Ohio State University and then he went on to become one of the most prolific science fiction writers of all time having written more than 1700 short stories and articles, at least 100 books and dozens of screenplays and television scripts.

Born in Cleveland Ohio in 1934 Harlan Ellison wrote what is regarded by many as the best episode of Star Trek, "The City on the Edge of Forever" and he hated it, because it was rewritten. It won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Drama on Television.

At the Hugos he dedicated the award to “the memory of the script they butchered, and in respect to those parts of it that had the vitality to shine through the evisceration.”

Ellison sold scripts to a lot of TV shows in the 60s, The Flying Nun, Burke's Law, Route 66, The Outer Limits, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Cimarron Strip, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

A word used frequently to describe Ellison was cantankerous. He was hired as a writer for Walt Disney Studios, but was fired on his first day after Roy O. Disney overheard him in the studio commissary joking about making a pornographic animated film featuring Disney characters. Ellison settled out of court over allegations that James Cameron had plagiarized elements of his work in writing the screenplay for The Terminator; and he once sent a dead gopher to a publisher who violated a clause in his contract.

And then there was the time in the 60s he was nose to nose in an argument with Frank Sinatra which nearly led to physical blows. The altercation, which started when the always impeccably dressed Sinatra didn’t like the boots Ellison was wearing, was short, lasting only about 3 minutes before Ellison walked away. In 2013 Ellison admitted he kept the boots preserved in a plastic bag in his closet.

Harlan Ellison was cantankerous; he was talented, and he wrote more than science fiction. He won 8 Hugo Awards, four Nebula Awards, two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America and 5 Bram Stoker Awards from the Horror Writers Association. A writer for more than 60 years Harlan Ellison died at his home in Los Angeles in 2018 at the age of 84.

From the February 1956 edition of Infinity Science Fiction, Glow Worm by Harlan Ellison…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… From Chaos a space-consuming creature reached slimy tentacles toward trembling planets. And no man of the old fighting breed remained on effete Earth to battle the invulnerable monster. The Monster that Threatened the Universe by Russ Winterbotham.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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And the Gods Laughed by Fredric Brown - Fredric Brown Short Stories Sep 20, 2022

Hank was spinning quite a space lie—something about earrings wearing their owners. The crew got a boot out of the yarn—until they got to thinking. And The Gods Laughed by Fredric Brown, 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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Today’s episode of the podcast marks the debut of Fredric Brown. Brown was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1906. At 18 he became an office worker and did that until he was 30, when he left to become a writer. His first science fiction short story appeared 5 years later in 1941. He won the “Edgar” award for Best First Mystery for “The Fabulous Clipjoint” in 1947 from the Mystery Writers of America.

Fredric Brown wrote more than 300 short stories including some of the shortest science fiction short stories you’ll ever find. Many of them can be found in vintage science fiction magazines, in their entirety, on only one page. And The Gods Laughed isn’t a long story, but its longer than those one-page vignettes. Let’s go back in time 78 years and peruse the Spring 1944 edition of Planet Stories magazine. Turn to page 105 and enjoy And The Gods Laughed by Fredric Brown...

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Journey For the Brave by Alan E. Nourse - Alan E. Nourse Author Audiobook Sep 13, 2022

Courage will be a big qualification for the pilot who flies the first moon rocket. But who decides if a man is brave—or a coward?...Journey For The Brave by Alan E. Nourse, 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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Did you know we take requests? If you have a favorite vintage sci-fi short story, or a favorite author you’d like to hear on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.

This is our third story on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast written by Alan Edward Nourse.

If you are a fan of Apocalyptic science fiction you’ll enjoy The Fifty-Fourth of July, unusual title for sure, which can be found in Episode 5 and it’s one of my favorite stories. Wanderlust can be heard in Episode 14 along with Three Spacemen Left To Die! written by Russ Winterbotham.

Today’s story, Journey For The Brave, appeared in the April 1954 offering from Ziff-Davis publishing’s Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy. You’ll find our story on page 78, Journey For The Brave by Alan E. Nourse…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Hank was spinning quite a space lie—something about earrings wearing their owners. The crew got a boot out of the yarn—until they got to thinking. And The Gods Laughed by Fredric Brown. 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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A Zloor For Your Trouble by Mack Reynolds - Dallas McCord Reynolds Science Fiction Short Story Sep 06, 2022

Prescott stood to make a young fortune if he could capture a martian zloor—dead or alive! Was there a catch to it? Only for the hunter!...A Zloor For Your Trouble by Mack Reynolds, 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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Thanks for your comments, suggestions, emails and reviews! Dani from the UK said, “Thank you for the wonderful stories you bring so beautifully to life. Love your narration.” Thanks Dani! And Sleepy Williams said, “One of the best readers I’ve ever heard. Keep up the good work.” Thanks Sleepy! Send us an email if you like to scott@lostscifi.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

This is our second story from Mack Reynolds on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Episode 9 featured Reynold’s story, The Martians and the Coys. Mack’s father, Verne La Rue Reynolds, twice ran for President of the United States. His father was the Socialist Labor Party Candidate in both 1928 and 1932.

Although so far we’ve only narrated two Mack Reynolds sci-fi short stories we have plans to bring you many more including, Gun For Hire, The Galactic Ghost and Not In The Rules.

Today’s story comes from the January 1954 edition of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy which is on sale now on eBay along with a paperback, The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction, 16th series for $15.95. Let’s turn to page 92 and enjoy A Zloor For Your Trouble by Mack Reynolds.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Courage will be a big qualification for the pilot who flies the first moon rocket. But who decides if a man is brave—or a coward?... 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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Space-Lane of No-Return by George Whittington - George Whittington Science Fiction Audiobooks Aug 30, 2022

You were bored—keeping the endless, dull space-lanes clear. You wanted excitement, danger, to see the weird planets of the System. You wanted—And then it happened, all the swift, blazing danger of the void—and you found yourself being blasted out of existence. Space-Lane of No-Return by George Whittington, 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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If you find yourself addicted to these vintage sci-fi short stories there’s a 50-book bundle of audiobooks on our website, lostscifi.com. Twenty-seven hours of vintage sci-fi for only $14.97. As a Lost Sci-Fi Podcast listener, you get it for only $9.88 when you use the coupon code “podcast”. Twenty-seven hours of vintage sci-fi for only $9.88 at LostSciFi.com.

We are back in familiar territory, another author we know almost nothing about. In fact, all we know about George Whittington is that he wrote four short science fiction stories, that we could find, with the first released in 1944, two in 1945 and one in 1946 and then, at least as far as we can tell, he was gone!

Let’s go back in time 76 years ago and go through the pages of the Summer 1946 edition of Planet Stories magazine and enjoy Space-Lane of No-Return by George Whittington…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… Prescott stood to make a young fortune if he could capture a martian zloor—dead or alive! Was there a catch to it? Only for the hunter!... 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 Monster Maker by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Sci Fi Audiobook Full Length Aug 23, 2022

"Get Gunther," the official orders read. It was to laugh! For Click and Irish were marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only weapons a single gun and a news-reel camera… The Monster Maker 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.

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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues to grow with new listeners all over the world every week, thank you for listening and thank you for sharing The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

If you find yourself addicted to these vintage sci-fi short stories there’s a 50-book bundle of audiobooks on our website, lostscifi.com. Twenty-seven hours of vintage sci-fi for only $14.97. As a Lost Sci-Fi Podcast listener, you get it for only $9.88 when you use the coupon code “podcast”. Twenty-seven hours of vintage sci-fi for only $9.88 at LostSciFi.com.

Ray Bradbury turned out more than 600 short stories during his celebrated career, so far, we’ve narrated seven of them and this is our second Ray Bradbury short story on our podcast. You’ll hear Bradbury’s Morgue Ship in Episode 19. All seven of the short stories written by this amazing author that we’ve narrated so far have one thing in common, they all take place in space.

Today’s story comes from the spring 1944 edition of Planet Stories magazine. The story featured on the cover is Wanderers of the Wolf-Moon by Nelson S. Bond. Two other authors are mentioned on the cover, Leigh Brackett and Robert Abernathy. Interestingly there is no mention of Ray Bradbury on the cover.

A camera is one devil of a poor weapon with which to capture a pirate’s fortress. Let’s turn to page 39 for The Monster Maker by Ray Bradbury…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… You were bored—keeping the endless, dull space-lanes clear. You wanted excitement, danger, to see the weird planets of the System. You wanted—And then it happened, all the swift, blazing danger of the void—and you found yourself being blasted out of existence.

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Rescue Mission by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Short Stories Sci Fi Audiobook Aug 16, 2022

Snaring both Earthmen in a mind-web was easy for the mutant telepath. But once you've caught your prey—how do you get rid of them?... 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 our second sci-fi short story from Robert Silverberg in the last 3 weeks.

Let’s go back to December 1957 to the pages of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy for Rescue Mission, written by Robert Silverberg…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… "Get Gunther," the official orders read. It was to laugh! For Click and Irish were marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only weapons a single gun and a news-reel camera.

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Human Is by Philip K. Dick - He Came Back Changed—But Was He More Human Than Ever? Aug 09, 2022

Her husband changed, but she’d married for better or worse… legendary science fiction author Philip K. Dick is back, 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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What can be said about Philip K. Dick that hasn’t already been said hundreds if not thousands of times? This is the 4th short sci-fi story by Philip K. Dick we’ve featured on our podcast. You can find Sales Pitch in episode 16, The Eyes Have It in episode 11 and The Hanging Stranger in episode 1.

Human Is first appeared in the Winter 1955 edition of Startling Stories magazine. If you wanted to pick up a copy you should check out AbeBooks.com which has several copies ranging in price from $15 to $57.50. Let’s turn to page 67 for Human Is by Philip K. Dick…

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Six Frightened Men by Robert Silverberg - Author Robert Silverberg Short Science Fiction Stories Aug 02, 2022

Robert Silverberg is an accomplished author, prolific, award winning, you may have noticed I said is, not was, because unlike all the authors we’ve featured so far on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast he’s still with us. Born in 1935, Silverberg has won the Hugo and Nebula awards many times, was named to the science fiction hall of fame in 1999, and in 2004 was designated as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. It’s been said that when you include introductions, reviews and editorials to his vast number of novels and short stories it would total more than 1,200.

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At last report the 87-year-old Silverberg and his wife Karen live in the San Francisco bay area.

The magazine where our story originates originally credited Randall Garrett for Six Frightened Men, perhaps because Robert Silverberg contributed another story to this issue, Woman’s World.

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in June 1957 turn with me to page 76 for Six Frightened Men by Robert Silverberg…

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Madmen of Mars by Erik Fennel - Science Fiction Short Stories Jul 26, 2022

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You'll find every story you hear on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and many more on our website https://lostscifi.com.

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Today’s author is a man of mystery. Erik Fennel, that’s Erik with a k, wrote 10 short science fiction stories from 1947 to 1957 and that’s all we know about him.

From Planet Stories Magazine in the spring of 1950 Madmen of Mars by Erik Fennel…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… It was an unexplored planet and anything could happen—yet none of us expected to face a creature impossible to fight, let alone kill....

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Fee of the Frontier by H. B. Fyfe - Short Stories Audiobook Sci Fi Jul 19, 2022

Horace Browne Fyfe Jr. also known as H. B. Fyfe, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1918. He had his first sci-fi short story published in 1940 but released only one other story until 1947. Where was Fyfe and what was he doing all those years? Well, he was in the US Army serving his country during World War II.

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From 1947 to 1967 H. B. Fyfe was a busy man, turning out almost 60 stories. Today’s offering is the first of 14 stories published in the 1960s.

From Amazing Stories Magazine in August 1960 Fee Of The Frontier by H.B. Fyfe…

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The Flight of the Eagle by Alfred Coppel - Alfred Coppel Audiobook Full Jul 13, 2022

It was a new and mysterious plant. It could make its own weather; it was sentient, and it prospered on Venus. ButEarth needed it desperately. And Bat Kendo, the radar-mutant, was told to bring it in… 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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Thanks for listening! Our most recent review on Apple Podcasts comes from the username “inlovewiththisappp” “I love listening to the stories when I am just doing chores around the house. Thank you so much for the entertainment.” Thanks inlovewiththisappp!

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Today’s story was written by Alfred Coppel. Born Alfredo Jose de Arana-Marini Coppel in Oakland California in November 1921. Coppel started his career as a writer after serving as a fighter pilot in theUnited States Army Air Forces during World War II.He became one of the most prolific pulp magazine authors of the 1950s and 1960s, with about 60 short science fiction stories and 10 novels.

Let’s go back in time almost 69 years ago. From Planet Stories magazine in September 1953, a story originally credited to Sol Galaxon, a pseudonym for Alfred Coppel. The Flight Of The Eagle…

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast… They didn’t think of themselves as pioneers. They simply had a job to do. And if they had to give up money, or power, or love— or life itself — that was the Fee Of The Frontier

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The Last Plunge by S.J. Sackett - Science Fiction Audiobooks Full Length Jul 05, 2022

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Today’s author, Samuel John Sackett wrote only 6 short sci-fi stories from 1953 to 1955. He spent 25 years as an English Professor. He also wrote a sequel to Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, entitled Huckleberry Finn Grows Up, published in 2012 when he was 84.

Our story today is the last of his 6 sci-fi stories. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in October 1955, The Last Plunge by S.J. Sackett

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The Beachcomber by Damon Knight - Damon Knight Short Stories Jun 28, 2022

Today’s author is yet another sci-fi fan turned sci-fi writer. But unlike many sci-fi writers he was also a harsh sci-fi critic. Damon Francis Knight was born September 19th, 1922 in Baker City, Oregon. A brave soul, Knight moved across the country to New York City when he was 17 to live in poverty in a number of shared apartments with science-fiction fans, writers and editors. He was a member of the Futurians along with CM Kornbluth, Frederic Pohl and others.

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His first real impact in the world of science fiction came from his first review, which appeared in a fanzine, when the original version of AE Van Vogt's “The World Of A” appeared in Astounding Science Fiction magazine in 1945. By the way “The World Of A” was the first hardcover science fiction novel published after World War II in 1948.

When Van Vogt revised his novel in 1970, he commented on Knight's review saying "I foresaw a brilliant writing career for the young man who had written so poetical an attack." Damon Knight is generally acknowledged to have been the first outstanding Science Fiction critic. He wrote around 17 novels and more than 100 short stories.

His work found its way to TV when the short story “To Serve Man” appeared on The Twilight Zone in 1962. It’s been said that it’s one of the best known and highly regarded episodes of the series. “To Serve Man” won a 50-yearRetro-Hugoin 2001 as the best short story of 1950.

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in December 1952 turn with me to page 76 for The Beachcomber by Damon Knight...

The Beachcomber by Damon Knight. Damon Francis Knight, sci-fi fan, writer, award winner, critic and teacher died April 15th, 2002. He was 79.

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Paradise Planet by Richard S. Shaver - Richard S. Shaver Short Stories Jun 21, 2022

When you think of science fiction the word controversy doesn’t normally come to mind, but today’s author stirred up more than his share of controversy in the 1940s.

Born Richard Sharpe Shaver in Berwick Pennsylvania in 1907 he claimed to have worked in a factory in 1932 when a welding gun, ‘by some freak of its coil's field atunements’ was allowing him to hear the thoughts of the men working around him. If that’s not weird enough he also said he telepathically received record of a torture session conducted in caverns deep within the earth. When retelling the story of how he first learned of this cavern world, Shaver's stories didn’t remain consistent.

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Shaver said he quit his job and became a hobo. He was hospitalized briefly for psychiatric problems in 1934, but there does not appear to have been a clear diagnosis. For almost 10 years after that we don’t know what happened to him or where he lived. Then in 1943 he wrote a letter to Amazing Stories magazine claiming to have discovered an ancient language. When the editor wrote back to him, Shaver wrote that extremely advanced prehistoric races had built cavern cities inside the Earth before leaving the Earth for another planet, but leaving some of their offspring behind. The editor of the magazine, Ray Palmer, took Shavers 10,000 word response about these cavern dwellers, rewrote the manuscript and “I Remember Lemuria!” was published in the March 1945 edition of Amazing Stories.

The issue sold out and elicited quite a response. The magazine editor, Ray Palmer, said that tens of thousands of letters were sent to Amazing Stories saying that Shavers story was true. How popular was Richard S. Shaver? Well the “Shaver Mystery” as his work was known, appeared in the June 1947 issue of Amazing and the entire magazine featured his stories and only his stories.

Shaver had his share of critics who were quick to point out that the author was suffering from several of the classic symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia.

Today’s science fiction short story was written after the “Shaver Mystery” stories had ended and contains no references to alien cave dwellers or their offspring. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in April 1953, Paradise Planet by Richard S. Shaver…

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The Old Martians by Rog Phillips - Rog Phillips Short Stories Sci Fi Audiobook Jun 14, 2022

How does a plumber, construction worker, carpenter, power plant engineer, shipyard welder and longshoreman become a science fiction writer? Rog Phillips seems like the kind of guy you’d want to sit down and have a beer with, a hard-working blue-collar guy. Born in 1909 in Spokane Washington, Roger Phillip Graham wasn’t only a man with many different jobs, he was also a man of many names. In fact, Phillips had more pseudonyms than any sci-fi writer that we’ve discovered so far. Twenty of them!

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He wrote more than 160 short sci-fi stories published in the 1940s and 50s, and 3 more in the early 60s. His first published work was a detective story, "Murder Note," credited to Charles Mann. “Murder Note” appeared in the Winter 1943 issue ofThe Masked Detective. Raymond Palmer, the editor of Amazing Stories started Rog on his science fiction career with a $500 advance in 1945 for his first story, "Let Freedom Ring! That was a hefty sum in 1945, worth more than $7,000 today.

Today’s story can be found in the March 1952 edition of If Worlds of Science Fiction, you can find it on ebay for $12.99. The Old Martians by Rog Phillips.

Phillips, the blue-collar guy, turned sci-fi writer once taught a writing course to prisoners at San Quentin.

He died of heart failure in California in 1966 days after his 57th birthday.

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Let The Ants Try by Frederik Pohl Jun 07, 2022

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You’ve heard of the man who had everything, well today’s author is the man who did everything! He accomplished far more in his life than most, yet he was a high school dropout. Born in November 1919 in New York, as is often the case, this science fiction author started out as a sci-fi fan. Along with Isaac Asimov, C.M. Kornbluth, and others he formed a group known as the Futurians which broke off from the Greater New York Science Fiction Club. The author once said and I quote, “We changed clubs the way Detroit changes tailfins, every year had a new one, and last year's was junk.” He would form lasting relationships with members of the group and many of them rose to sci-fi success.

Frederik Pohl’s work was first published in 1937 and he began his career as a literary agent that same year. He was Isaac Asimov’s agent, the only one he ever had, then he started editing not one, but two magazines, Astonishing Stories and Super Science Stories. He was only 20! His stories often appeared in these magazines but never under his own name. Stories he wrote with C.M. Kornbluth were credited to S. D. Gottesman or Scott Mariner, other stories were credited to Paul Dennis Lavond or, as is the case with today’s story James MacCreigh.

Then came World War II. Pohl served as an Army weatherman in Italy. After the war he wrote advertising copy, became a literary agent again, and started writing a lot, quite often with his friend C.M. Kornbluth.

He would become an editor for two magazines again, this time, Galaxy and If, Worlds of science Fiction. Pohl won more than his share of awards, a Hugo for best magazine in 1966, 1967 and 1968. In 1976 he won the Nebula award given by the group now known as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He won another Nebula the next year and a Hugo in 1978. There are simply too many awards to mention them all. He wrote more than 65 novels, more than 150 short stories and he kept writing. His last collaborative effort was 2008’s The Last Theorem with Arthur C. Clarke and he won his last Hugo in 2010!

Let’s go back in time more than 72 years ago to the pages of Planet Stories magazine and listen to the words from a Sci-Fi Superstar, Let The Ants Try by Frederic Pohl...

In 1936 Pohl and around a dozen other sci-fi enthusiasts gathered in the back room of a bar in Philadelphia for what many regard as the world’s first science fiction “convention.”

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Morgue Ship by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Story May 31, 2022

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Ray Douglas Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter and one of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers. Born on August 22nd, 1920, in Waukegan, Illinois. His mother, Esther, was a Swedish immigrant and his father, Leonard, was of English ancestry. He was given the middle name Douglas after the actor Douglas Fairbanks, one of the biggest stars in Hollywood during the 1910s and 1920s.

The Bradbury family lived in Tucson Arizona for a year from 1926 to 1927 then it was back to Waukegan. They tried Tucson again from 1932 to 1933 and then on to Los Angeles in 1934. The 14-year-old loved Hollywood and met radio star George Burns. Most people know of Ray Bradbury the writer, but did you know his first paid gig as a writer came when the 14-year-old sold a joke to Burns to use on the Burns and Allen radio show which ran from 1933 to 1950, when Burns and Allen then transitioned to television.

Bradbury was an avid reader of H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe and Edgar Rice Burroughs. In 1936 at a secondhand book store, young Ray learned about a weekly meeting of the Los Angeles Fiction Society and at 16 he joined their Thursday-night get together. The teenager would sell newspapers on a street corner and then roller skate to the meetings!

The avid sci-fi enthusiast wrote his first published sci-fi story in 1938, Hollerbochen’s Dilemma. Bradbury would later say about his first story, "no one enjoyed my story" and "I think it was terrible myself". Keep in mind he was only 17. However, in 2014, Hollerbochen’s Dilemma was nominated for the 1939Retro-Hugo Award for Best Short Story.Although Ray Bradbury lived a long and successful life he died two years before the nomination at the age of 91 on June 5th 2012 in Los Angeles.

Was Ray Bradbury destined for success and fame? Well, to answer that question we share the words from Ray Douglas Bradbury himself. In his 1938 Los Angeles High School Yearbook he wrote, likes to write stories, admired as a thespian and headed for literary distinction! That’s amazing. There’s much more we could share with you about the legendary author, but we’ll save it for another Ray Bradbury short story in future episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Okay, I couldn’t help myself, one more thing… to say he was prolific would be a gross misrepresentation of the facts, Bradbury wrote more than 30 books and more than 600 short stories.

Today’s story comes from the Summer 1944 edition of Planet Stories, which was sold for 20 cents. Turn with me to page 51 for Morgue Ship by Ray Bradbury…

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Stop, You're Killing Me! By Damon Knight - Time Travel Science Fiction Short Stories May 24, 2022

Today’s episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast features another short science fiction story from an author we’ve heard from before, but if you’re scouring past episodes for Darius John Granger you won’t find him.

Darius John Granger was actually a pen name for Stephen Marlowe which was also a pen name for Brooklyn New York born Milton Lesser. You’ll find his story Pariah in Episode 11.

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By the way over the next 10 episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast you’ll hear from 10 different authors and we haven’t showcased their work in any previous episodes.

Special thanks to Jack from the UK. Jack sent us an email and shared with us a screenshot of his 5-star rating and review, the first on Apple Podcasts UK, which said Fabulous podcast. Really enjoy listening from the UK. Jack. Thanks Jack! Jack’s email said, “I’ve been listening to the podcast and really enjoying it, thanks so much for your hard work! Big love from England."

Today’s story comes from the February 1956 edition of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, which is on sale now on Amazon for only $5, which, considering the price of other magazines we’ve seen, is a really good deal.

As a private eye I get a lot of screwball cases, but nothing to match my own; my wife and kid trying to kill me—and neither aware of it! FromImagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, in February 1956, our story starts on page 50, enjoy Stop, You’re Killing Me! by Darius John Granger...

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Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again. Ray Bradbury! That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Task of Kayin by William Morrison - William Morrison Author Sci Fi May 17, 2022

Today’s episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast features another short science fiction story from one of our favorite authors, William Morrison, whose real name was Joseph Samachson.

Two of Morrison’s stories can be heard in episode 13, Unwelcomed Visitor and Spoken For.

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Task of Kayin originally appeared in 1953 but was also published in the Australian magazine Science Fiction Monthly in February 1957. It’s believed to be the last issue of the magazine from the land down under which lasted a short three years. Morrison wrote over 80 short sci-fi stories many of which were translated into French, Portuguese, Italian, German and Russian and then republished.

If you enjoy his work, as I do, you will happy to know that you will hear many more William Morrison stories in future episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive froma dead and sterile world… from the July 1953 edition of Planet Stories Magazine, let’s turn to page 4 and enjoy Task of Kayin by William Morrison...

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Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, As a private eye I get a lot of screwball cases, but nothing to match my own; my wife and kid trying to kill me—and neither aware of it! Time Travel anyone? That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Sales Pitch by Philip K. Dick - Author Philip K Dick Short Stories May 10, 2022

Ed Morris didn’t know what sales technique was until the fasrad invaded his life…There are pushy salesmen and then there are PUSHY salesmen who refuse to give up… until they make the sale! Turn with me to page 71 in Future Science Fiction magazine in June 1954 for Sales Pitch by Philip K. Dick...

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Today we once again hear the words from one of the greats in science fiction. A man whose work wasn’t appreciated enough when he was alive but is celebrated today, Philip K. Dick. Dick struggled with anxiety and drug addiction throughout much of his life. In 1982 he called his therapist and said he was going blind. He was told to go to the emergency room but instead he stayed home. He was found unconscious and suffered a stroke on the way to the hospital. When his family was told there was no brain activity, he was removed from life support. Philip K. Dick died March 2nd, 1982.

This is the 3rd Philip K. Dick short sci-fi story we’ve featured on our podcast. In Episode 11 you’ll hear The Eyes Have It and Episode 1 contains The Hanging Stranger. Rest assured there will be more.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive froma dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, ahome, on Earth—a planet of even greater terrors…

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WANTED: One Sane Man by Frank M. Robinson - Author Frank M Robinson Short Stories May 03, 2022

Do you remember the 1974 Hollywood blockbuster, The Towering Inferno? The movie starred Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner and Richard Chamberlain. So what does that have to do with the author of our lost sci-fi short story? Well, after writing sci-fi for more than two decades Frank M. Robinson switched gears and started writing disaster novels with a partner. And one of those novels “The Glass Inferno” was used to create the Hollywood movie with a budget of $14 million that did more than $200 million at the box office. Robinson received a hefty payday.

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Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9th, 1926 it’s been said that Robinson was the son of a check forger. In his teens he was a copy boy for International News Service and then became an office boy for Ziff-Davis publishing, which published the sci-fi magazine Amazing Stories and later added Fantastic Adventures.

Robinson attended Beloit College and earned a master’s degree in journalism at Northwestern University. He served two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy as a radar technician during World War II and the Korean War.

His career as a science fiction writer started in 1950 and with 10 stories published in 1951 his career took off.

From the pages of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in June 1955, WANTED: One Sane Man by Frank M. Robison...

Robinson wrote 11 novels starting with The Power in 1956 and ending in 2004 with the release of The Donor. He passed away on June 30th, 2014 at the age of 87.

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Ed Morris didn’t know what sales technique was until the fasrad invaded his life…There are pushy salesmen and then there are PUSHY salesmen who refuse to give up… until they make the sale!Another vintage science fiction short story from legendary author Philip K. Dick. That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Three Spacemen Left To Die! by Russ Winterbotham and Wanderlust by Alan E. Nourse Apr 26, 2022

Our first author Russell Robert Winterbothamwas born on August 1st, 1904 in Salina, Kansas, population 6,000 or so when he was born. He began writing short fiction in 1935 and continued until 1958 with a short break from the mid 40s to the early 50s. In all he wrote almost 60 short stories that were published in If Worlds of Science Fiction, Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, Planet Stories and others.

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He published stories as Russ Winterbotham and R. R. Winterbotham. His next to last novel Planet Big Zeroreleased in 1964 is the only known work using the name Franklin Hadley.

If you are old enough you may remember the Big Little Books which began in 1935. By the time Russ Winterbotham started writing for Racine, Wisconsin based Whitman publishing they had changed the name to Better Little Books.

Winterbotham’s first Better Little Book was 1940s Maximo the Amazing Superman which can be purchased for $50 on Abebooks.com. He also wroteMaximo the Amazing Superman and the Crystals of Doom, Maximo the Amazing Superman and the Supermachine, Captain Midnight and the Secret Squadron and Captain Midnight and the Secret Squadron vs the Terror of the Orient.

Like last weeks author Joseph Samachson, also known as William Morrison, Winterbotham was a comic strip writer. Chris Welkin, Planeteer was distributed by the Newspaper Enterprise Association from 1952 to 1964. It was created by Winterbotham along with cartoonist Art Sansom. Two TV pilot episodes were created for Chris Welkin, Planeteer but it was never picked up, however, you’ll find both episodes on YouTube. Quite the career!

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in September 1954 Three Spacemen Left To Die! by Russ Winterbotham...

Winterbotham’s writing career came to an end with the 1966 release of his last novel “The Lord of Nardos”. He passed away 5 years later on June 9th, 1971 in Bay Village, Ohio. He was 66 years old.

We’ve already heard from our second author, Alan E. Nourse. You can hear his short sci-fi story The Fifty-Fourth Of July on Episode 5 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. From the pages of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in October 1952 Wanderlust by Alan. E. Nourse...

Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Personnel Incorporated bragged that they could supply a man for any job. Maxwell doubted this, needing a space pilot for the first Lunar trip. Now, if he had just asked for a lunatic...

That’s next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Unwelcomed Visitor and Spoken For by William Morrison Apr 19, 2022

We’ve got two short science fiction stories for you today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast with at least one lost sci-fi short story in every episode.

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We’ve already narrated 5 sci-fi stories written by William Morrison and many more are on the way. We had no idea that William Morrison was born Joseph Samachson on October 13, 1906, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Russian Jewish parents.

This guy has an incredible bio. He graduated from Rutgers University, then earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale at the age of 23. He was an assistant professor at the College of Medicine, at the University of Illinois. He also headed a laboratory in metabolic research at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Chicago. Samachson worked as a research chemist for the American Molasses Company until 1938, leaving to become a "freelance technical writer".

Then in 1941 his first short sci-fi story was released. Writing as William Morrison, for reasons unknown, "Bad Medicine"appeared in Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine in February 1941. He would go on to write about 80 short sci-fi stories over the next 17 years. If that’s not enough, he started writing for DC Comics sometime around 1942. Contributing to stories for both Batman and Superman, he even created a character of his own. That character would appear in the 4-hour epic, Zach Snyder’s Justice League released in 2021. Played by veteran Hollywood actor Harry Lennix, the character Samachson created 66 years earlier appeared on the big screen. John Johns, aka Martian Manhunter is a shapeshifter stranded on Earth originally from Mars.

Martian Manhunter first appeared in the November 1955 issue #225 of Detective Comics. A copy of issue #225 sold 5 years ago for an amazing $120,000! You can find a copy on eBay right now at the bargain Buy It Now Price for only $34,995.

Joseph Samachson also found time to write scripts for a science fiction television series that aired on the DuMont Television Network. Captain Video and His Video Rangers aired from 1949 to 1955. If you’re curious you can watch several full-length episodes on YouTube.

Samachson received special thanks credits in Zach Snyder’s Justice League and The Lego Batman movie.

A legendary sci-fi writer himself, Frederik Pohl once remarked that Samachson was "one of the most shamefully neglected writers in the history of science fiction." That’s high praise. Samachson died of complications from Parkinson's disease on June 2, 1980 in Chicago.

Xhanph was the fully accredited ambassador from Gfun, and Earth's first visitor from outer space.History and the amenities called for a tremendous reception. But earth people are funny people....Taken from the pages of “If Worlds of Science Fiction” in October 1954, Unwelcomed Visitor by William Morrison...

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Export Commodity By Irving Cox Jr. - Irving Cox Jr Short Stories Apr 12, 2022

Very often we find it hard to learn much about the authors on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. In many cases they had a short career and disappeared as quickly as they appeared as if they were abducted by aliens never to be seen again.

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The author of today’s story wrote 54 short sci-fi stories from 1951 to 1965, starting with Hell’s Pavement in Astounding Science Fiction and ending with Way Station in If Worlds of Science Fiction.

We know he was born in Pennsylvania on the 24th of May 1917 and died on the 13th of February 2001 at the age of 83. He was born Irving England Cox, Jr. and used several slight variations of his given name, Irving B. Cox Jr., Irving Cox and the one he used for today’s short sci-fi story Irving Cox Jr. That’s pretty much all we know about him except for a reference to an Irving E. Cox Jr in the 1940 Census. He lived in Sacramento California at the time with his father Irving, mother Adelle and a younger sister and brother.

The story you are about to hear was in the middle of his career and is his first offering of 1955. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in July 1955, Export Commodity by Irving Cox Jr...

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The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick and Pariah by Milton Lesser Apr 05, 2022

He was sure he had discovered an incredible invasion of Earth by lifeforms from another planet. He didn’t know what to do! He tried to warn the government before things got out of hand. And, Harry spent three years in space waitingto get home to Earth—and his family. They were waiting for him too—that is, for his corpse...

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Two science fiction short stories next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

Hi, I’m your host, Scott Miller, sci-fi fanatic and audiobook narrator and I want to thank you for listening to The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast with at least one lost sci-fi short story in every episode.

We welcome your comments, thoughts, and suggestions. Send an email to scott@lostscifi.com.

Chris Williams sent us this email recently, “Hey Scott, I love the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast but you said Planet of the Apes was your favorite sci-fi franchise by far. What about Star Wars? That’s my favorite. Keep up the good work, I listen to your podcast every week!” Thanks, Chris.

I do love the Star Wars movie franchise and you got me thinking. I think the reason I put Planet of the Apes as my all-time favorite sci-fi franchise is because it began when I was a little kid and I’d seen all 5 of the apes movies before Star Wars was released in 1977. I saw Star Wars just days after I graduated high school in Denison, Iowa in what is now known as the Donna Reed Theater, named after the iconic actress who was born and raised in Denison. Reed, born Donna Mullenger, starred in the 1946 Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” alongside Jimmy Stewart.

Which begs the question is “It’s a Wonderful Life” a science fiction movie? Before you say no, think about it. George Bailey played by Stewart is suicidal when he’s visited by an angel when George says, “I wish I’d never been born.” The angel grants his wish and now the movie switches to an alternate timeline where George Bailey was never born! Sound like sci-fi to me. What do you think? Is “It’s a Wonderful Life” a science fiction movie? We’d love to hear your thoughts, scott@lostscifi.com.

Seven years after “It’s a Wonderful Life” was released a new science fiction magazine debuted in June 1953. Science Fiction Stories Magazine would publish once in 53 and once in 54 before releasing multiple issues over the next 6 years.

The inaugural issue was 132 pages and sold for 35 cents. I found a good to very good copy on sale for only $25, which sounds like a bargain to me considering it contains a remarkable short story from the amazing Philip K. Dick.

Turn with me to page 127,

A little whimsy, now and then, makes for good balance. Theoretically, you could find this type of humor anywhere. But only a topflight science-fictionist, we thought, could have written this story, in just this way….

From Science Fiction Stories Magazine in June 1953 The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick

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Zurk by Richard O. Lewis - Richard O. Lewis Short Stories Mar 29, 2022

A thousand colonists were headed for Mars but they didn't make it. They crash landed on this moon of Jupiter’s. They were trying to contact the earth, trying to survive. Evil creatures from the land of darkness on the other side of the moon are coming for his daughter. Will he save her from a fate worse than death with his huge part-human war-machine? That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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I’m your host, Scott Miller, sci-fi fanatic and audiobook narrator and I want to thank you for your support. Every story you hear, and many more, are available on our website, lostscifi.com. Lost Sci-Fi Books 1 through 40, that’s 40 lost Sci-Fi short stories, more than 20 and a half hours, only available on our website and for only $14.97. But as a Lost Sci-Fi podcast listener you get it for a limited time for only $9.88. Go to lostscifi.com, enter promo code “podcast” to get this special price exclusively for Lost Sci-Fi listeners.

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has been around for a little more than a month and we are blown away by the response from you and others around the world. We’re already in the top 50 science fiction podcasts in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and France and we’re in the top 150 in The UK and The US. Thank you for making that happen.

Today on the podcast our first story from the 1940s. More than eight decades ago Richard O. Lewis wrote Zurk. As is often the case we know very little about Lewis other than the fact that he wrote the story you’ll hear today and 20 others from 1939 to 1967.

If you bought the 132 page Winter 1941 edition of Planet Stories Magazine, released about a month before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, when it first came out you would have paid only 20 cents. You can buy it now on eBay for $150.

Gentle Marene was next when the black space cruiser called for its youth-levy. If only Zurk would spark to life—Zurk, this huge, part-human war-machine of tubular steel muscles and blank, mechanical mind.

From Planet Stories Magazine in November, 1941, Zurk by Richard O. Lewis

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The Martians and the Coys by Mack Reynolds Mar 22, 2022

Lem was told to guard the still, what he wanted was to go after the Martins. The Martins and The Coys had been feuding for some time and there was nothing better than shootin a Martin. Or was there? That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

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Todays author on Lost Sci-Fi led an interesting life. He was a popular and prolific author starting his sci-fi career with the short story Isolationist which ran in the April 1950 edition of Fantastic Adventures magazine. Fantastic Adventures got its start in 1939 and was almost cancelled in 1940 but the October issue that year had unexpectedly good sales so the magazine continued until March 1953. Our author sold another 6 stories to Fantastic Adventures in 1950 and 12 more in 1950 which were published in Out of This World Adventures, Startling Stories, Fantastic Adventures and others.

A year later his first novel hit store shelves in 1951 titled The Case of the Little Green Men. It’s believed that the first use of the term Little Green Men in reference to extraterrestrials in a newspaper dates back to 1908. It can be found in the oldest newspaper in Maine the Daily Kennebec Journal. The 1951 novel The Case of the Little Green Men is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats.

A decade would pass before this author would release another novel in 1961. There were 22 novels in the 60s, 35 in the 70s and 10 more in the 1980s. In addition to his almost 70 novels, he wrote almost 200 short stories.

Born Dallas McCord Reynolds on November 11th, 1917, in Corcoran, California, he is best known as Mack Reynolds but like most of his successful contemporaries he had a variety of pen names, including Dallas Ross, Mark Mallory, Clark Collins, Guy McCord, Maxine Reynolds, Bob Belmont, and Todd Harding.

His family moved to Baltimore in 1918 and his father became a member of the Socialist Labor Party or SLP. He joined the Socialist Labor Party while he was still in high school and shortly thereafter began touring the country with his father giving lectures and speeches about SLP. His father Verne La Rue Reynolds was the Socialist Labor Party Presidential Candidate in both 1928 and 1932. After graduation Reynolds began his writing career as a reporter for the Catskill Morning Star and then as editor of the weekly Oneonta News.

He moved back to California and continued his work for the Socialist Labor Party even campaigning with SLP presidential candidate John Aiken in 1940. He attended the U.S. Army Marine Officer's Cadet School and the U.S. Marine Officer's School, joined the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in 1944 and was stationed in the Philippines as a ship's navigator until 1945.

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The Fugitives by Malcolm B. Morehart Jr. and Leave Earthmen or Die! by John Massie Davis Mar 15, 2022

We've got two short science fiction stories in Lost Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 8. Just like last time when we had twp sci-fi stories on the podcast we know almost nothing about the authors. Both wrote two short science fiction stories published in the 1950s, that we know of, and that’s all we can find for either author.

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Somehow Jeff Engel followed the stranger into another world—among people who hated all aliens. And of course, he was now one himself! From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in September 1953, The Fugitives written by Malcolm B. Morehart Jr...

Our second science fiction short story today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is a strange tale of spacemen landing on a seemingly uninhabited planet. Murph, Forsyth, and Jamison heard the alien voice warn them. And to each it sounded familiar—a sweetheart, a son, a hated enemy! From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in January 1954 Leave Earthmen or Die! written by John Massie Davis...

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has been around for only 3 weeks and 8 episodes but we’ve already received several 5 star ratings so thank you! Our first 5 star rating and reviewer was NormanH52 who said, “If you love the classic sci-fi stories from the 40s to 60s, you’ll find them here. Also, each episode has an introduction detailing author and publication information. The narrator has an excellent character range and an obvious love for classic sci-fi.”

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Danger In The Void by Charles E. Fritch - Charles E. Fritch Sci Fi Mar 10, 2022

Today on the lost sci-fi podcast an author who knew what he wanted to be when he was only 10 years old, how many of us can say that? This native New Yorker kept story ideas in a notebook before he was a teenager.

Born in Utica New York on the 20th of January 1927. Like many authors of his time he served in the United States Army during World War II, he was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. After the war he graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in English and a minor in Psychology. Why Psychology? He said he did it so he could "get inside the heads of the characters in his stories“. Obviously this man had a plan!

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Although we know of him because of his work as a Science Fiction author he didn’t stop there, he also wrote fantasy, horror and mysteries. He wrote more than 50 short fiction stories starting in 1951 and kept writing short sci-fi for almost 50 years. In addition to writing he was the editor of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine from 1979 until 1985 and he was the editor and publisher of the sci-fi magazine Gamma. Gamma wasn’t exactly a success, publishing only 5 issues between 1963 and 1965. Gamma didn’t fail because of a lack of talented writers. The debut of Gamma in 1963 featured a story by Thomas Lanier Williams the 3rd, better known as American playwright and screenwriter Tennessee Williams. Oh and Ray Bradbury and Rod Serling also contributed stories to the magazines very first offering. A near mint condition copy of that first issue of Gamma sold not that long ago for $125, but don’t worry a slightly less pristine copy is still available if you’re an aspiring collector for only $16.

I thought about buying it but shipping to Costa Rica where I have lived for the last 5 years would add another $50 and take up to month to get here.

Our accomplished and successful author wrote a few provocative mystery novels, including Strip for Murder and Psycho Sinner as Eric Thomas, 7 Deadly Sinners as Christopher Sly and Negative of a Nude. He was also known to have used the pen name Chester H. Carlfi and may have written at least one novel under the House Name Troy Conway, but we don’t know for sure.

His writing career began in 1951 with "The Wallpaper" which was published in Other Worlds magazine. His legal name is Charles Edward Fritch, but most know of him as Charles E. Fritch.

You’ll find Fritch in the Internet Movie Database, also known as IMDB, thanks to a short story he wrote titled The Misfortune Cookie, which was adapted for an episode of the television series The Twilight Zone which aired in 1986.

Silvia secretly planned to divorce George when they reached Arcturus. But a space journey can alter a careful plan—or hatch a worse one!

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in August 1954, Danger In The Void by Charles E. Fritch...

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The Plagiarist From Rigel IV By Evan Hunter - Evan Hunter Short Stories Mar 01, 2022

We have an amazing story for you today on the podcast, certainly one of the most fascinating stories we’ve ever heard. This author lived a pretty extraordinary life. He was hired by legendary Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock to write a screenplay for what would become one of Hitchcock’s greatest movies. It was one of several screenplays written by our featured author. Actors who starred in projects he wrote and developed for the big screen and Television include Richard Chamberlain, F. Murray Abraham, Ben Johnson, Jerry Orbach, Robby Benson, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds, Yul Brynner, Tom Skerritt , Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, and Suzanne Pleshette. Wow! If You’re a movie buff you may have already guessed that the Hitchcock classic he wrote the screenplay for was, The Birds.

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Before Hitchcock and Hollywood our author served on a destroyer in the Pacific in the Navy during World War II. We’re just getting started. He wrote more than 139 novels over 53 years! That’s an average of a little more than 2 and a half novels a year for more than half a century.

He was born in East Harlem New York in 1926. Born Salvatore Albert Lombino, he legally changed his name to Evan Hunter in 1952, but before he did, he sold a short science fiction story to If, Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine. In the magazine, which had made its debut two months earlier in March 1952, he is credited with writing “Welcome, Martians!” As S.A. Lombino which as fas I can tell was one of only a handful of times he used his real name. So why the name change? Well, as the story goes an editor once told him his Italian heritage might stop him from achieving great success, so SA Lombino became Evan Hunter.

Oh, and if you think you recognize the name Evan Hunter, you’re probably right. Lombino took a number of jobs in the early 1950’s to pay the bills while attempting to get his writing career off the ground. One of them led to a novel, which became a movie, starring Glenn Ford, Sidney Pointier, Vic Morrow and Anne Francis. He spent 17 days as a teacher at the Bronx Vocational High School in September 1950. That experience led to his 6th novel titled The Blackboard Jungle which became the movie of the same name starring the previously mentioned star studded cast. Lombino, or Hunter had several pen names John Abbott, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins, Ezra Hannon, Richard Marsten and then there’s the name he used most often, Ed McBain! As McBain he wrote the “87th Precinct” crime series. Once again his novels made their way to Television. In 1961 and 62 NBC aired a police drama called “87th Precinct”. He started writing for television in 1956 with a teleplay for "The Kaiser Aluminum Hour" which aired on NBC in 1956 and 57 and he wrote the story for two episodes of "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" a syndicated TV show, two years later in 1958 and 59.

I chose this story because it’s unusual. A story written by a writer, about a writer getting a little help from a bizarre source.

Writing stories was hard work—unless Fred had a typewriter like "Reggie" that could write by itself! Nonsense? Fred agreed until he met—The Plagiarist From Rigel IV By Evan Hunter...

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The Fifty-Fourth of July by Alan E Nourse - Alan E Nourse Sci-Fi Audiobook Feb 24, 2022

The author of today’s short sci-fi story had an interesting life. Born on August 11th 1928 in Des Moines Iowa, after graduating high school he went to Rutgers University, two years in the Navy, then on to the University of Pennsylvania to become a Doctor. He helped pay for his medical degree by writing science fiction for magazines. In a 1952 issue of Other Worlds he said he started reading science fiction while at Rutgers and was reading sci-fi like a man possessed. Saying he ended up being the most incurable type of science fiction addict, the kind that has to write it as well as read it!

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He wrote more than 30 short stories and more than a dozen novels. If dating, getting married, college, medical school, the US Navy, writing for science fiction magazines and publishing his first novel weren’t enough in the first 5 years of the 1950’s, he also found the time to make 4 appearances on television as an actor, including one during the 8 year run of the The Philco Television Playhouse.

And if that wasn’t enough, the Good Doctor had a column in Good Housekeeping Magazine. In 1965 he wrote a nonfiction book titled “Intern” under the pseudonym Doctor X.

His legal name? Alan Edward Nourse. He’s perhaps better known as Alan E. Nourse.

In the first episode of the Lost Sci-Fi podcast we mentioned that Philip K. Dicks Sci-Fi Novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” became the movie Blade Runner. But did you know that the movie got its name, not the content, the name and name only from the 1974 novel written by Alan E Nourse The Blade Runner? 3 minutes and 7 seconds after the credits for Blade Runner start you’ll see these words on the screen, With Thanks to Alan E Nourse for the use of the title Blade Runner. It really is 3 minutes and 7 seconds, yea, I’m weird like that.

Matt had to destroy the rocket because it was a symbol of evil that had brought economic disaster. But must he also destroy—the future? From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in March 1954 - The Fifty-Fourth of July written by Alan E Nourse...

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Never Gut-shoot A Wampus by Winston Marks - Winston Marks Science Fiction Audiobook Feb 24, 2022

Last week we heard from two authors who produced few works and we were unable to discover anything about them. However we know more about the author we’ll feature on the lost sci-fi podcast today. He was born in 1915 in Spooner, Wisconsin, just 6 years after the tiny town became a city. He wrote a story in 1940 and one in 1941 and then nothing for 12 years. In 1953 he produced 4 short stories, then 23 more in 1954 and 19 in 1955 when the story we’ll share with you was written. He was published throughout the 1950’s, then stopped once again for 8 years with one short story in 1967 and one in 1968. In my past I was a television news reporter and I would love to have interviewed this man, but he passed away in 1979.

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Today’s episode of the lost sci-fi podcast features author Winston Marks. He was also known as Win Kinney, Winston March, Win Marks, Winston K. Marks and Ken Winney.

It may seem strange but I was attracted to narrate this story by its rather unique title. An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons. Like being kind to fellow human beings, or—Never Gut-shoot A Wampus. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, February 1955, Never Gut-shoot A Wampus written by Winston Marks...

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And All The Girls Were Nude by Richard Magruder and The Queen of Space by Joseph Slotkin Feb 24, 2022

Today we’ve got two lost sci-fi short stories for you. On the surface they would appear to be dissimilar. But they do have a few things in common. Both stories were written by men, if you can believe the names used when the stories were published in 1954. The use of pseudonyms was very common in science fiction magazines during the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We know nothing about these two men and neither produced many stories that appear in the publications of the time, or since for that matter.

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Our first story is one of my personal favorites for what you may consider an odd reason. When narrating an audiobook the writing style of some authors just, for lack of a better word, works. It flows off the tongue and it’s easy narrate. If I could find more stories by Richard Magruder I would narrate them. But this is the only one I could find.

Our main character is an inventor, Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls. So he invented a camera lens for special effects. From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in December 1954 And All The Girls Were Nude by Richard Magruder...

I don’t know what it is about that story but I absolutely love it. One of the reasons I started narrating these lost sci-fi stories was that many of them had never been available as audiobooks. And All The Girls Were Nude was one of those. Is it just me or is that a great story?

I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’d be kind enough to share them. Please feel free to send me an email at scott@lostscifi.com with any ideas, thoughts, comments or suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you.

On to our second lost sci-fi short story. As mentioned previously I have been unable to discover anything about author Joseph Slotkin. This is the only short story I can find by Slotkin and like And All The Girls Were Nude it has never before been available as an audiobook. Helen LaTour had the best hip wriggle in galactic Burleyque. In fact, it was so good she hipped herself smack into another dimension!

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy August 1954, The Queen of Space, by Joseph Slotkin...

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The Voyage Of Vanishing Men by Stanley Mullen - They Boarded the Ship… and Were Never Seen Again Feb 24, 2022

Today on the lost sci-fi podcast we’ll feature an author born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 20th, 1911. Our featured author is a pretty talented guy. He studied writing at the University of Colorado in Boulder and drawing, painting and lithography at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. His art was so good that some of his paintings of Indian ceremonial dances are part of the permanent collection at the Denver Art Museum. Keeping true to his Colorado roots he worked as an assistant curator of the Colorado State Historical Museum during the 1940s.

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He was also talented in the literary arts, having written over 200 stories and articles, poems, essays and one novel. In 1948 he published a chapbook, The Sphinx Child. What is a chapbook you ask? It’s a small collection of poems.

From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in April 1955 enjoy this lost sci-fi short story written by Stanley Mullen. Earthmen had never ventured into the vast unknown beyond the galaxy. But now a survey was ordered and a ship sent out. So Braun went on—The Voyage Of Vanishing Men...

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The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick - A Corpse in the Square, and No One Cared Feb 24, 2022

If you’re old enough you may be surprised to discover that this short sci-fi story was written by a man whose work you have enjoyed on the big screen for 40 years! His 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” became the 1982 movie Blade Runner, Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos.

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A 1966 short story he wrote showed up on the big screen as the 1990 smash hit Total Recall with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone. Other box office blockbusters based on his works are Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, and 2011’s The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.

Amazon produced 4 seasons of “The Man In The High Castle”, based on his novel with the same name, set in a parallel universe where the Germans and Japanese win World War II and rule the world.

Sadly he wasn’t alive to see these incredibly successful movies. Philip K Dick passed away in March 1982, 3 months before Blade Runner debuted. He was only 53.

Philip Kindred Dick was a prolific American science fiction writer. He wrote 44 novels and somewhere around 120 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines like the one we’re going to share with you in today’s episode of the lost sci-fi podcast. His work, although cherished by many, received very little acclaim for about 10 years until he wrote the novel The Man In The High Castle.

Todays lost sci-fi short story first appeared in December 1953 in “Science Fiction Adventures” Magazine which cost 35 cents. And now for your listening pleasure Philip K Dick’s, “The Hanging Stranger”

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The Beginning of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast With At Least One Vintage Sci-Fi Story Every Week Feb 24, 2022

Welcome to the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, featuring sci-fi short stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60s with a few from the 1930s and one from 1899. In this episode we’ll tell you who we are, how we got started and why we’re doing the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and it will be the only episode that does not include at least one lost sci-fi short story.

Hi I’m Scott Miller audiobook narrator and your host for the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. I’ve been narrating audiobooks for almost a decade and last year I discovered these amazing sci-fi short stories and wondered why the vast majority of them have never been available as audiobooks. The answer is probably that they haven’t been viewed as profitable since most of them are less than an hour long. To me this is a passion project, something I love to do and I want to share these stories with you at the lowest possible price. You can’t beat free so even though these audiobooks are available for sale, I decided to include at least one lost sci-fi short story in every episode of our podcast. I say at least one because some of the stories are less than 20 minutes long. When we have an episode with a story under 20 minutes we’ll include another short story. You can listen to any episode you want, in any order you want because you’ll hear the whole story or stories in every episode. So what kind of stories will you hear? Aliens, Asteroids, Space Ships, Space travelers, Time Travelers, Robots, Criminals, Scientists, Space Pirates, Space Colonies, Castaways and more. When you consider that these stories were written 60 to 100 years ago or more you’ll be amazed that these writers were, in some ways, actually predicting the future.

Episode #1 features Philip K Dick and in later episodes you’ll hear from Ray Bradbury, Alan E. Nourse and hundreds of authors you’ve never even heard of. All with fascinating stories to tell, most of which have never been recorded before and most of them have never been available as audiobooks. We hope you enjoy the lost sci-fi podcast.

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