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Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov Sep 02, 2023

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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.

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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Let’s Get Together by Isaac Asimov Sep 01, 2023

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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 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.

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The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long Aug 31, 2023

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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.

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 Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison Aug 29, 2023

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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 Aug 26, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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 Aug 08, 2023

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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.

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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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