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Golden Age Fiction

Paul Lawley-Jones

Stories from the "Golden Age of Pulp Fiction." The "Golden Age of Pulp Fiction" is generally considered to be from the last decade of the 1800s to the mid-1900s, when magazines published on cheap pulp paper filled (mostly American) news-stands. Notable examples of these pulp fiction magazines include Argosy, Blue Book Magazine, Adventure, Detective Story Magazine, Weird Tales, and Astounding Stories. If you have a story that you"d like me to perform, please let me know using the email address

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31:03

The Lady on the Stairs, by Agatha Christie

Golden Age Fiction ·

2026/01/10

Hercule Poirot, the famous detective, pits his 'little gray cells' against a powerful crime syndicate. Today's story is "The Lady on the Stairs," by Agatha Christie. It appeared in the May 1927 issue of "The Blue Book Magazine" on pages 35 to 41.-----Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving

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54:25

Rhythm Rides the Rocket, by Bob Olsen

Golden Age Fiction ·

2026/01/08

LeDoux, the Interplanetary Company pilot, had flown too close to Callisto in an attempt to get a gravity assist from Jupiter to make up for lost time. But the Callistonians were known to waylay travellers in order to sate their 'curiosity' about humans. That meant that Verger, Anderson, LeDoux, and their 'cargo' of music-playing wives for the exiled miners on Ganymede, were in grave danger. But, the Callistonians didn't know anything about music. Maybe Verger could use that to

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40:46

The Man who Saved New York, by Ray Cummings

Golden Age Fiction ·

2026/01/04

Porky's ego wouldn't stay in his own body, and that, believe it or not, was what saved the city! Today's story is "The Man who Saved New York" by Ray Cummings. It appeared in the July 1943 issue of "Science Fiction Stories" on pages 69 to 78. Ray Cummings (born Raymond King Cummings) (August 30, 1887, New York, New York – January 23, 1957, Mount Vernon, New York) was an American author of science fiction literature and comic books. From 1914 to 1919, he worked with Thomas Edison as a personal

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01:33:05

The Vanguard of Venus, by Landell Bartlett

Golden Age Fiction ·

2026/01/01

The Venusians had kidnapped Stanley Murdock, shown him around their underground base in the desert of New Mexico and told him of their plans to conquer Earth and make slaves of its populace. And then, having no use for him, released him. It was the best joke ever according to the Venusian sense of humor, for who would believe him? "The Vanguard of Venus" was available to readers through an advertisement in the September 1928 issue of "Amazing Stories" on page 557. Landell Bartlett (1897-1972) was

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23:54

Office Call, by Charles E Fritch

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/30

All Dr. Rawlings could think about was having a chicken farm. And Miss Austin. But he had these pesky patients to deal with. Patients who thought they were from Mars, or who could walk through doorways to Mars. Freud had nothing to say about that! "Office Call" appeared in "Fantastic Universe," October 1954, pages 74 - 81. Charles E Fritch (January 20, 1927 – October 11, 2012) was an American author and editor of fantasy, science fiction, horror and mystery fiction. He was the editor of Mike

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01:55:52

Redemption, by Robert F Young

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/28

To love a saint is hard. To be one, that is harder. Today's story is "Redemption" by Robert F Young. It appeared in the July 1963 issue of "Amazing Stories" on pages 6 to 45 and 51. Robert Franklin Young (June 8, 1915 – June 22, 1986) was an American science fiction writer. He remained little-known by the public, in the United States as well as abroad. His career spanned more than thirty years, and he wrote fiction until he died. His production started in 1953 in Startling Stories, then Playboy,

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30:29

Strangers to Straba, by Carl Jacobi

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/24

All Cap Barlow cared about was his golf course on the lonely planet of Straba. But when Clarence Raine landed to conduct a survey, and the ship of legend crash landed, strange events began to unfold. "Strangers to Straba" appeared in "Fantastic Universe", October 1954, pages 90 - 98. Carl Richard Jacobi (July 10, 1908 – August 25, 1997) was an American journalist and writer. He wrote short stories in the crime, horror and fantasy genres for the pulp magazine market, appearing in Ghost Stories,

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32:43

Descending, by Thomas M Disch

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/21

Next time you're on an escalator someplace, keep your wits about you. Today's story is "Descending," by Thomas M Disch. It appeared in the July 1964 issue of "Fantstic Stories of Imangination" on pages 70 to 82. Today's story is dedicated to listener Ed Pearson. Thank you for the great recommendation. Thomas Michael Disch (February 2, 1940 – July 4, 2008) was an American science fiction writer and poet. He won the Hugo Award for Best Related Book – previously called "Best Non-Fiction Book" – in

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43:39

The Great Illusion, by Manly Bannister

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/18

There was something not quite right about the planet Hume, something counterfeit about the natives' culture. The higher-ups were satisfied with the current analysis and planetary designation, but Rowley couldn't let it go. "The Great Illusion" appeared in "Super-Science Fiction," February 1957, pages 22 - 39. Manly Miles Banister (9 March 1914 - 8 June 1986) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and amateur publisher. He wrote in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. His

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29:32

"Sexton, Sexton, in the Wall," by August Derleth

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/14

Cornillo Martens wanted a quiet life, to enjoy his garden. But old man Garner, with his experiments, and Garner's grandchildren, with their unpleasant songs, profoundly disturbed his peace. Today's story is "Sexton, Sexton, in the Wall," by August Derleth. It appeared in the January 1953 issue of Weird Tales on pages 68 to 74. This story is dedicated to the YouTube Channel 'Infinite Text.' August William Derleth (February 24, 1909 – July 4, 1971) was an American writer and anthologist. He was the

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27:02

Once a First Wife, by Norman Arkawy

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/12

She writhed under the judges' merciless scrutiny. The charge against her was surely a most grievous one—marital fidelity—and sexual incompetence! "Once a First Wife" appeared in "Fantastic Universe", October 1954, pages 33 to 40. Norman Arkawy: If you have information about this author, I would be grateful if you could let me know via the email address provided in the 'About' section of this channel. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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42:30

Asleep in Armageddon, by Ray Bradbury

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/09

Avoid Planetoid 787. Lush and sunny, with fine air and no dangerous beasts, it'll tempt you to land and stay the night for some welcome fresh air and a good night's sleep on solid ground. Whatever you do, DON'T! "Asleep in Armegeddon" was published in "Planet Stories," Winter, 1948, pages 58 - 65. Ray Douglas Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres, including

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45:45

Equals Four, by Piers Anthony

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/07

Dillingham's assistant had to be land-going, esthetic, competent, free and female—more than less! Today's story is "Equals Four" by Piers Anthony. It appeared in the July-August 1970 issue of Worlds of If Science Fiction on pages 51 to 63 and 155 to 157. Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born 6 August 1934) is an American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is best known for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth.

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01:01:33

The Happiness Rock, by Albert Teichner

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/03

They had found the perfect narcotic quite by accident on an asteroid. A silicon-based germ that induced euphoria and a sense of well-being with no side effects. It may even be good for humanity. But, there had to be a cost, right? You don't get something for nothing, right? "The Happiness Rock" appeared in "Amazing Stories," January 1964, pages 97 - 122. Albert Teichner was an American science fiction writer. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod

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01:01:09

Half-Breed, by Isaac Asimov

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/30

Half of Earth, Half of Mars—the half-breed, the Tweenie—is reviled on Earth. But, as scientist and inventor Jefferson Scanlon discovers, there is more to them than people realize. Welcome to Golden Age Fiction - new stories every week from the golden age of pulp fiction. Today's story is Half-Breed by Isaac Asimov. It appeared in the February 1940 issue of Astonishing Stories on pages 38 to 53. Isaac Asimov (c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry

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35:37

Too Close to the Forest, by Bryce Walton & Al Reynolds

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/26

Dr. Marsten thought he'd failed completely to prove mental telepathy, but he'd forgotten one peculiar, but very important, facet of those extraordinarily gifted with 'pshychic ability.' "Too Close to the Forest" was published in "Fantastic Universe," July, 1954, pages 63 - 73. Bryce Walton Bryce Walton (May 31, 1918 – February 5, 1988) was an American pulp fiction writer, beginning his freelance writing career in 1945. He was credited as a writer for the TV serial Captain Video and His Video

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46:52

The Stellar Legion, by Leigh Brackett

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/23

No one had ever escaped from Venus' dread Stellar Legion. And, as Thekla the low-Martian learned, no one had ever betrayed it and—lived. Today's story is "The Stellar Legion," by Leigh Brackett. It appeared in the Winter 1940 issue of Planet Stories on pages 95 to 103. The "Stellar Legion" was awarded the Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 2016. Leigh Douglass Brackett (December 7, 1915, Los Angeles, California – March 24, 1978, Lancaster, California) was an American author and

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47:57

When the Sun went out, by Leslie F Stone

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/20

The Sun was finally dying, the astronomers having predicted its demise within a few days. Unable to leave Earth, humanity had excavated accommodation deep underground for what was left of the population. But even though they would never see the Sun, the sky, or the stars again, life for the young astronomers Ramo and Kuila Rei now had its own light. "When the Sun Went Out" appeared in "Science Fiction Series" No. 4, 1929. Leslie Frances Silberberg (June 8, 1905 – March 21, 1991), known by the pen

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42:38

The Face of Helen, by Agatha Christie

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/16

Mr. Satterthwaite witnesses a brutal fight outside an opera house. What could have caused such behaviour? Today's story is The Face of Helen, by Agatha Christie. It appeared in the July 1951 issue of Black Mask Detective Magazine on pages 37 to 48. The Face of Helen was first published in "The Story-Teller," a monthly British pulp fiction magazine which ran from 1907 to 1937, in April 1927. With thanks to the Agatha Chrsitie Wiki at agathchristie.fandom.com. Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady

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39:43

The Gifts of Asti, by Andre Norton

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/14

She was the last priestess of Asti, and the barbarians were approching. She had no choice but to escape to the surface world, taking with her the gifts of Asti. She wasn't to know, however, that one more ancient gift awaited her on the surface... "The Gifts of Asti" appeared in "Fantasy Book" vol. 1, no. 3 in 1948, pages 8 - 17. Andre Alice Norton (born Alice Mary Norton, February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005) was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, who also wrote works of historical

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