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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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31:35

The Akkra Case by Miriam Allen DeFord - Short Science...

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

2024/08/13

In a future society where murder is almost unheard of, the mysterious death of a young girl in Central Park shocks the public and puzzles investigators. The Akkra Case by Miriam Allen de Ford, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Miriam Allen DeFord has never been on our podcast until today. Born in 1888, in Philadelphia, she is best known for her contributions to science fiction, mystery, and true crime.DeFord’s career spanned many decades, during which she produced almost 100 short stories. Her

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39:03

Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds - Short Sci-Fi Story...

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2024/08/12

A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something much the same can be said of the gunman, too… Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine has been published under a number of different titles, starting as Astounding Stories of Super-Science in January 1930. Today’s story can be found in the December 1960 issue of Analog on page 104, Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds…Next on

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23:25

The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock - Sci-Fi...

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2024/08/11

It's one thing to blow a bubble of glib, journalistic lies. Quite another to have that bubble burst in a nightmarish, green beyond. The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Earp Unpasowho gave us our first 5 Star review onApple PodcastsFinland.“Absolutely Great. I found this podcast about a year ago and have been a fan ever since then. What makes this so good, is the narrator. He really puts his mind and heart in every episode. He doesn’t just read

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53:58

Derelict by Alan E. Nourse - Sci Fi Short Stories...

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2024/08/08

What was the mystery of this great ship from the dark, deep reaches of space? For, within its death-filled chambers—was the avenue of life! Derelict by Alan E. Nourse, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We heard Alan E. Nourse three times in the first thirty-four episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast but he hasn’t been heard from in almost two years. We will remedy that today with a spacefaring saga that is sure to delight your ears.Pick up your May 1953 issue of If World of Science Fiction

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32:23

Second Census by John Victor Peterson - Sci Fi Short...

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2024/08/08

Quintuplets alone would be bad enough, without a census taker who could count them in advance! Second Census by John Victor Peterson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We’ve done it once again, found an author that we know almost nothing about. We don’t know when or where he was born or when he passed. But John Victor Peterson wrote more than most authors who remain almost unknown. Almost twenty published short stories and one novel, beginning with Martyrs Don't Mind Dying in 1938 and ending

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16:09

Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clarke - The First...

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2024/08/06

Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clark, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today on the podcast you will hear the very first published story written by then 19 year old Arthur C. Clarke. It’s a story we probably never would have discovered if not for sci-fi aficionado Jesse Willis. In fact, there are many stories you have heard that he has shared with us. He has a database of more than 7,000 pdf files that you can download and enjoy and a lot more too, at https://www.sffaudio.com.Your 5 star ratings

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42:25

Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury - Early Ray...

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2024/08/05

All of us have a purpose in life; among us are those whose duty is to act as guardians for those who have a mission to perform. Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s story appeared on the cover of Amazing Stories in December 1944. Turn to page 12, Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The first story ever published by Arthur C. Clarke.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================👕

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17:26

Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Sci Fi Story...

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2024/08/03

The Master Astrologer was willing to give his life—if only the torch of what little learning existed in the land could be passed on. Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Let’s turn back the clock 82 years to the Spring 1942 issue of Science Fiction Quarterly. This is our second story from that issue, not that long ago we heard from George R. Hahn and Gangway for Homer. Open the magazine to page 118, Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, All

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50:02

On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone - Short Science...

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2024/08/02

To Kworn the object was a roadblock, threatening his life. But it was also a high road to a magnificent future! On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Australia, psiberlife says, “Excellent. The best reader you could hope for with the best stories.” Thanks psiberlife!If you’ve ever thought about buying Lost Sci-Fi merchandise this would be a perfect time to do it. 👕 Merchandise -

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24:32

The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester - Time Travel...

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2024/07/25

Out of time he came–to steal unpublished stories and leave immortality as his payment. The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Bester is back, Alfred Bester that is. We heard from him not that long ago with a terrific tale, Fondly Fahrenheit. If you missed it I highly recommend you give it a listen. The Unseen Blushers is an intriguing time travel story about writers talking about writing, published in Astonishing Stories in June 1942. We will find what we’re

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12:12

Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey - A Time...

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2024/07/23

If time-travel is possible, then why haven't we been visited by people from the future? But Pete LeFranc found the answer to that… Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Lester Del Rey was the 11thScience Fiction Writers of America Grand Master, the SFWA presented him with the award in 1991. There have only been forty men and women honored as Grand Masters since the award was first given to Robert A. Heinlein in 1975.From Science Fiction Quarterly in May 1951

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32:01

The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith - A Martian...

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2024/07/22

The Beast of Boredom wasn't a weapon or a bribe, as he thought. But it was the most ingenious trap of all time! The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Tif Love who bought us a coffee and says, “I listen to your podcast, and absolutely love it. So I just listened to “All the Girls were Nude” and I’m pretty sure this was well-known in some circles by the 80s, because when I was a child I would browse the back of dirty magazines in the grocery store

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33:51

The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long - Short...

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2024/07/22

The story of a dictator who sought to hold power by allying himself psychically with a powerful beast. The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Let’s turn back the clock almost 90 years to August 1934 and open Weird Tales Magazine to page 204, The Beast-Helper by Frank Belknap Long…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Beast of Boredom wasn't a weapon or a bribe, as he thought. But it was the most ingenious trap of all time! The Beast of Boredom by Richard R

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The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson - Short Science...

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2024/07/20

Queer creatures! They fled the life-giving sun and hid where even tin froze solid! The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If Mary Carlson was a singer we would call her a one hit wonder. As an author we don't have a catchy phrase to describe her but we do know she is exactly why we created The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A woman we know nothing about, except for this one story.A woman with words that deserve to be immortalized.You will find Mary Carlson's only published

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33:15

Miracle by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story...

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2024/07/20

A summons from yesterday, a promise from tomorrow–they had commanded Alan Dane to tear apart the pages of history–to save his unborn son! Miracle by Ray Cummings, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Ray Cummings returns to the podcast today. Previous episodes featured his work with Space-Wolf and The Man Who Killed the World. Cummings first short sci-fi story was published in 1920 and he was quite prolific in the 20s, 30s and 40s.From Astonishing Stories in October 1942 turn to page 93

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37:42

The Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany -...

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2024/07/16

When he discovered something mysterious in his ancient castle he asked a scientist for help. It worked! In fact, it worked too well. Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, we know him as Lord Dunsany the incredibly prolific author who published more than 90 books, and hundreds of short stories, plays and essays.He was born in London in 1878, was raised partly in Kent. Dunsany lived much of his

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12:03

Farewell Message by David Mason - Short Science...

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2024/07/16

V'gu found Earth primitive and crude. Its hydrogen bombs, for instance...Farewell Message by David Mason, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We say hello to another new vintage sci-fi author today on the podcast. Author David Mason was actually Samuel Mason, born in 1924 although we don’t know his birthplace and we know very little about him. We know he wrote four novels and about a dozen short stories.Our story was published on page 123 in the next to the last issue of Science Fiction

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28:31

Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Short Science...

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2024/07/15

When George was given the chance to board the Challenger and chase after the most spectacular sight ever to appear in the heavens he could hardly believe his luck, but be careful what you wish for. Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Arthur C. Clarke needs no introduction, he is one of the most requested authors here on the podcast. From Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine in October 1960. Turn to page 30, Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke…Next on The

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11:09

Starlight! by Isaac Asimov - Short Science Fiction...

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2024/07/15

You asked for more super short stories and we listened. From Scientific American magazine in October 1962 Starlight! By Isaac Asimov…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When George was given the chance to board the Challenger and chase after the most spectacular sight ever to appear in the heavens he could hardly believe his luck, but be careful what you wish for. Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke.☕ Buy Me a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================👕 Merchandise

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1:21:45

The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick - Early Philip K....

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

2024/07/13

The powers of earth had finally exterminated the last of the horrible tribes of mutant freaks spawned by atomic war. Menace to homo sapien supremacy was about ended—but not quite. For out of the countryside came a great golden, godlike youth whose extraordinary mutant powers, combining the world's oldest and newest methods of survival, promised a new and superior type of mankind… The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.On our last episode of the podcast you heard Way

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