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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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23:15

Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass

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

2025/12/12

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.Have you signed up for our newsletter? Every week, Lost Sci-Fi Weekly delivers behind-the-scenes moments, rare vintage science fiction, listener shout-outs,

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00:27:33

The Homesteader by James Blish

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

2025/12/09

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 discovers 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 for Best Novel in 1959, and for his influential Cities in Flight series. We

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27:33

The Homesteader by James Blish

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

2025/12/08

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

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1:01:32

The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell

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2025/12/05

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.We will never be able to thank you enough for everything you do for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Spotify just released their annual Spotify

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34:01

The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis...

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

2025/12/02

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.Another week and another newsletter sent to Lost Sci-Fi listeners around the world. Fun stuff and free sci-fi every week. If you

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26:27

First Landing by Roger D. Aycock

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2025/12/01

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.Things just keep getting better! Thanks to all of you amazing Lost Sci-Fi lovers, we’ve climbed to #2 in Science Fiction podcasts in Norway and #3 in Canada. We’re honored—and it’s all

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36:08

Bonus Episode - A Musical Thank You

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

2025/11/30

This is not a regular episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.It’s a fun bonus episode, a sci-fi themed musical thank-you we made just for YOU.Your regular vintage sci-fi stories will continue in the next few days.Enjoy!!Please participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:00

Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara

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

2025/11/26

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

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00:24:47

The Holes by Michael Shaara

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

2025/11/23

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. This has been an absolutely incredible week. Just days ago, we became the #1 science fiction podcast in Finland, then

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24:47

The Holes by Michael Shaara

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

2025/11/22

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.This has been an absolutely incredible week. Just days ago we became the #1 science fiction podcast in Finland—then

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24:25

The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley

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2025/11/20

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.You’ve done it again! Thanks to your incredible support, we’re officially the #1 Science Fiction Podcast in Finland. That makes 32 countries where we have hit #1

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21:37

The Nine Billion Names Of God by Arthur C. Clarke

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2025/11/17

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.Have you filled out our listener survey? We want to know what you think about The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, and we would really

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29:30

Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis

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2025/11/13

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.Your support means a lot to us. Amy Özkan just bought us 3 coffees and added this message: “I appreciate this podcast and that you have narrated so many

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58:26

The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson

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

2025/11/10

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.I love hearing from listeners around the world—it’s your feedback that keeps Lost Sci-Fi flying through the galaxy week after

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16:17

The Other One by A. H. Gibson

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2025/11/10

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

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00:43:51

Shadow World by Ray Cummings

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

2025/11/07

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. You may be wondering why I haven’t mentioned Rise the wellness drink for some time. A listener gave us a scathing review and said I was shilling for a

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43:51

Shadow World by Ray Cummings

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

2025/11/07

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.You may be wondering why I haven’t mentioned Rise the wellness drink for some time. A listener gave us a scathing review and said I was shilling for a product

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18:13

What’s He Doing in There? By Fritz Leiber

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

2025/11/06

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.A warm welcome to our newest newsletter subscribers—Mark in Amsterdam, Ellen in Scotland, Emily in England, Kamil in Slovakia, Tony in California, and Ed in Cleveland! We’re glad you’re here. Every issue brings you

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24:43

The Man Without A Body by Edward Page Mitchell

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

2025/11/04

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.The maiden voyage of our newsletter Lost Sci-Fi Weekly blasted off a few days ago, and Issue #2 went out this morning. We did have a minor glitch with the signup form but it’s been

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25:33

The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long

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

2025/10/31

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.Thanks to You, We’re Among the Best in the World!We’re extremely grateful to every single listener of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Because of you, we’ve soared into

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