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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast restores and narrates forgotten and underrated vintage science fiction short stories spanning from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. Each episode features a professionally narrated classic drawn from pioneering speculative fiction and the magazine era that shaped modern science fiction. Released several times a week, the podcast explores timeless ideas—alien encounters, artificial intelligence, time travel, dystopian futures, and the human cost of progress—through stories by

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30:30

Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories ·

2026/05/13

A reporter spends ten years chasing evidence that certain men do not stay dead, only to discover that every attempt to expose them pushes him closer to losing his own mind. When the last piece of proof vanishes before his eyes, Dane Phillips faces a far worse possibility than failure. Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues to grow rapidly thanks to you. Sharing the podcast with your friends, leaving 5 star ratings on Spotify and Apple

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32:46

Message from Venus by Russ Winterbotham

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2026/05/11

Two exhausted spacemen gamble their lives on an impossible return from Venus while an isolated outpost waits for rescue that may never come. As Earth races closer by the second, one reckless landing idea stands between them and a fireball over the Pacific. Message from Venus by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Although he isn’t remembered as a major contributor to science fiction Russ Winterbotham’s career lasted more than three decades. He wrote seven novels and more than

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24:18

The Secret of Kralitz by Henry Kuttner

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2026/05/11

Beneath Castle Kralitz, a family ritual waits in darkness for the next heir to descend the hidden stairway and take his place among the dead. Franz Kralitz enters expecting a secret and discovers a fate that has been waiting for him since birth. The Secret of Kralitz by Henry Kuttner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Henry Kuttner was one of the most prolific writers in the early days of science fiction. I stopped counting after around 200 short stories, and what makes it all the more amazing

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24:58

Traitor’s Choice by Paul W. Fairman

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2026/05/07

A man is forced to choose between the safety of one life and the fate of an entire world—and every second he delays tightens the grip on both. When he agrees to betray everything he’s sworn to protect, the only question left is whether he’s truly given in… or setting something far more dangerous in motion. Traitor’s Choice by Paul W. Fairman. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Did you know you never have to listen to another commercial on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast? Lost Sci-Fi Premium members get

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24:27

Pink Grass Planet by Sam Merwin Jr.

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2026/04/20

After years away, a man returns to the world he fought to remember—only to find it quietly changing into something he thought he’d left behind. Faced with a future he can’t accept, he must decide where he truly belongs before that choice is taken from him. Pink Grass Planet by Sam Merwin Jr. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We have two episodes for you today if you are a Lost Sci-Fi Premium Member. For less than 17 cents a day you can listen to more than 530 episodes commercial free and enjoy

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28:05

The Passenger by Kenneth Harmon

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2026/04/19

She thinks she’s found someone who understands her after years of isolation, someone waiting just a few decks below with a voice that feels closer than touch. But as she follows him deeper into the ship, she has to decide whether to trust what she cannot see—or turn back before the truth closes in. The Passenger by Kenneth Harmon. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.The only thing we know about author Kenneth Harmon is that he had one published story, which can be found on page 113 in the

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1:05:18

The Towers of Titan by Ben Bova

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2026/04/18

A machine older than recorded history hums in the darkness of Titan, and the longer humanity studies it, the more it begins to feel watched. When the final pattern snaps into focus, the question is no longer what it does—but what it has already done to Earth. The Towers of Titan by Ben Bova. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.After our first story by Ben Bova, you made it clear you wanted more—so we went digging and found another. From the January 1962 issue of Amazing Stories, starting on page

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25:16

This Means War! by A. Bertram Chandler

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2026/04/15

An expedition returns from the Third Planet with its numbers broken and its confidence shaken. What was once a routine operation has turned into something far more dangerous, and the surviving officer must explain how a familiar world became a battlefield without warning. This Means War! by A. Bertram Chandler. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you are a Lost Sci-Fi Premium member we have two episodes for you today. Premium members get every episode with no commercials in addition to at

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00:25:16

This Means War! by A. Bertram Chandler

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2026/04/14

An expedition returns from the Third Planet with its numbers broken and its confidence shaken. What was once a routine operation has turned into something far more dangerous, and the surviving officer must explain how a familiar world became a battlefield without warning. This Means War! by A. Bertram Chandler. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you are a Lost Sci-Fi Premium member we have two episodes for you today. Premium members get every episode with no commercials in addition to at

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28:15

The Miserly Robot by R. J. Rice

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2026/04/13

A man desperate for freedom from his own finances makes a decision he can’t undo. But when control finally slips into his hands, he discovers too late what his guardian chose to protect—and how far that protection went. The Miserly Robot by R. J. Rice. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We don’t know anything about today’s author. Perhaps it was a pseudonym, maybe not, the only story we can find written by R. J. Rice was published in October 1958 on page 112 of Imagination, The Miserly Robot by

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35:26

The Last of the Deliverers by Poul Anderson

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2026/04/12

Two relics of a vanished political age stumble into a town that no longer believes in either of them. When neither can accept a world that has quietly moved on, their last argument forces a reckoning no one else wanted. The Last of the Deliverers by Poul Anderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.For a limited time, try Lost Sci-Fi Premium free for 30 days—enjoy every episode commercial-free plus exclusive bonus content. Tap the link in the description to start listening. 👉 💎 Lost Sci-Fi

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00:35:26

The Last of the Deliverers by Poul Anderson

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2026/04/11

Two relics of a vanished political age stumble into a town that no longer believes in either of them. When neither can accept a world that has quietly moved on, their last argument forces a reckoning no one else wanted. The Last of the Deliverers by Poul Anderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. For a limited time, try Lost Sci-Fi Premium free for 30 days—enjoy every episode commercial-free plus exclusive bonus content. Tap the link in the description to start listening. First published in

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31:55

The Mordant by Merab Eberle

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2026/04/09

She got exactly what she wanted—years without a single line, a face untouched by time, a voice that never faltered. But as everything around her changed, she faced a choice no mirror could answer: remain flawless or become whole again. The Mordant by Merab Eberle. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Huge thanks to our amazing Spotify listeners for helping us reach 400 ratings with an incredible 4.9 average.You keep The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast growing. We truly appreciate every listen, every rating,

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35:01

The Sweeper of Loray by Robert Sheckley

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2026/04/02

A discovery that could rewrite medicine instead threatens to erase the man who reaches for it first. Now one decision must be made—protect the truth, or bury it forever to preserve a lifetime of belief. The Sweeper of Loray by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Robert Sheckley returns to the podcast with an unusual story from Galaxy magazine in April 1959 on page 120, The Sweeper of Loray by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, She got exactly what she wanted—years

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24:59

The Fastest Draw by Larry Eisenberg

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2026/04/01

He builds the perfect opponent, then realizes the contest won’t mean anything unless it can truly cost him something. When he finally forces that moment into existence, he has to decide whether victory is still worth pulling the trigger. The Fastest Draw by Larry Eisenberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.This is the first story by Larry Eisenberg featured on the podcast. He was born in the Bronx in December 1919 and built a career that spanned both science and writing.Alongside his science

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1:11:15

Cat and Mouse by Ralph Williams

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2026/03/30

A seasoned trapper finds a doorway to a richer land—but something on the other side is already feeding and watching. When the hunting turns both ways, he must decide whether to claim the new world or survive it. Cat and Mouse by Ralph Williams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Lost Sci-Fi Premium members can listen to Cat and Mouse and the other 520 episodes of the podcast without commercials. Bonus episodes for premium members too. It’s less than 20 cents a day to be a Lost Sci-Fi Premium

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00:33:12

One-Shot by James Blish

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories ·

2026/03/29

A decision has to be made before the clock runs out, and every method designed to produce certainty keeps failing. With millions of lives in the balance, the only answer left may come from a man who knows how to bet when there’s no second chance. One-Shot by James Blish. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you’ve been enjoying The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and want even more stories—and a smoother listening experience—I’ve got something special for you. You can now subscribe to Lost Sci-Fi Premium,

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33:12

One-Shot by James Blish

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories ·

2026/03/28

A decision has to be made before the clock runs out, and every method designed to produce certainty keeps failing. With millions of lives in the balance, the only answer left may come from a man who knows how to bet when there’s no second chance. One-Shot by James Blish. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you’ve been enjoying The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and want even more stories—and a smoother listening experience—I’ve got something special for you.You can now subscribe to Lost Sci-Fi Premium,

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23:29

The Long Question by David Mason

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories ·

2026/03/25

A quiet accountant accepts a game-show challenge that promises a fortune if he can predict the world’s headlines after months cut off from civilization. With one hundred thousand dollars on the line, the only question is whether his careful predictions will be enough to claim the prize. The Long Question by David Mason. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.This is just the second story by David Mason on the podcast. Mason wrote about a dozen short science fiction stories mostly in the 1950s and

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54:49

The Gate to Xoran by Hal K. Wells

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories ·

2026/03/23

A brilliant alien intelligence has quietly crossed impossible distances, and Earth has no idea it has already been chosen. When one man uncovers the truth, stopping what’s coming may require more than courage—it may demand everything. The Gate to Xoran by Hal K. Wells.That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Bruce in Houston for buying us a coffee. Enjoy your podcast. Thanks for many hours of listening pleasure.” Thanks Bruce for listening for many hours! If you’d like to support The Lost

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