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

Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars.Join us several times a week as we unearth timeless tales penned by the luminaries of vintage sci-fi literature. From the visionary minds of Philip K. Dick to the poetic prose of Ray Bradbury, from the boundless

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40:30

The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster

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

2025/09/04

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.“Here’s another glowing 5-star review straight from Apple Podcasts, Ma Suzie says, “Wonderful stories! Love love love this podcast!! I look very much forward to it every week!!”Thank you, Ma Suzie! Reviews like yours make all the late nights and early morning hours of editing and narrating worth it. If you’re listening and haven’t left a review yet, I’d love to

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27:24

The Men Return by Jack Vance

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2025/09/03

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!”We are anxious to hear

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25:14

The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel

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2025/09/02

“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

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20:59

Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg

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

2025/09/01

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.Thanks for filling out our survey, if you’ve already done so. If you haven’t there’s a link in the description or click on the link on

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21:09

Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara

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2025/08/31

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

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26:25

Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert...

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

2025/08/30

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

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37:31

Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham

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2025/08/28

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

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36:59

The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew

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2025/08/27

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...Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, For unmarked ages a dead man kept his ghostly vigil on that barren, frozen asteroid. Dead

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28:34

The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks

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

2025/08/26

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,

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36:58

Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel

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

2025/08/25

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

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34:41

Summertime on Icarus AKA The Hottest Piece Of Real...

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2025/08/24

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.Special thanks to MizzBassie who bought us $50 worth of coffee recently. She says, “one of my favorite podcasts” Thanks MizzBassie we appreciate you and thanks for listening!!If you would like to

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28:04

Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton

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2025/08/23

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…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Alone on the scorching side of this tiny little world, an astronaut races against time as the

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23:24

The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin

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

2025/08/22

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

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38:18

Ground by Hal Clement

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

2025/08/21

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

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22:56

Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler

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

2025/08/08

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

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14:05

And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan

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

2025/08/05

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.”Thanks FabRascal67!And this 5 star review is from Tiger101000, “Great stories… anti AI. Love the show! Perfect

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52:47

The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond

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

2025/07/31

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

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31:48

The Star Beast by Damon Knight

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

2025/07/21

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

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33:40

You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh

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

2025/07/13

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

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31:55

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe

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

2025/07/11

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.”Thanks for the fantastic review! We’re proud to have a 5-star average on Apple Podcasts

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