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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 early speculative fiction, pioneering 19th-century tales, and the pulp magazine era that shaped modern science fiction.Released several times a week, the podcast explores timeless speculative ideas—alien encounters, artificial intelligence, time travel, dystopian futures, and the

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1:08:00

Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - Classic Science...

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

2025/02/01

The tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Paul Belcher for his 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “My New Favorite Podcast. I’m so impressed with this unassuming, yet extremely entertaining podcast. I love the narration, the little facts about each story, and the interesting mix of

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17:12

Transience by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction...

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2025/01/30

Though The World May Die, Man Will Go On. Transience by Arthur C. Clark. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Almost six months ago we shared the first published story written by Arthur C. Clarke, Travel by Wire. Today we bring you another science fiction short story written in the early years of Clarke’s career. The July 1949 issue of Startling Stories magazine features many familiar names, Ray Bradbury, Henry Kuttner, C. M. Kornbluth, Margaret St. Clair and on page 125 we find today’s offering,

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36:46

The Minions of Midas by Jack London - Jack London...

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2025/01/29

What happens when a secret society demands your fortune—or sacrifices innocent lives instead? An electrifying tale of power, greed, and morality. The Minions of Midas by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.It’s been nearly two weeks since we narrated A Thousand Deaths by Jack London, and since then, we’ve received numerous requests for more stories from one of America’s most renowned authors. We appreciate your emails and encourage you to tell us what you what to hear on the podcast,

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41:12

Solitary by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg...

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2025/01/27

All the logical answers to Charcot’s escape and disappearances had come up... but why should an escaped convict be logical? Solitary by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Phee808 for another 5 star review on Apple Podcast, “The perfect narration to a treasure trove of incredible talent. They don’t make them like this anymore but fortunately we can still hear them. The narration is on point and passionate and matches the mood of the stories perfectly.” Thanks

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36:23

The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death...

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2025/01/23

Two Short stories from the 1800s. The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Did you know we take requests? We do, and both of the stories you are about to hear have been requested a number of times. If there is a vintage science fiction story you’d like to hear send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com. He was born Edgar Poe in Boston in 1809, orphaned at the age of 2 and taken in by a wealthy merchant, John Allan and his wife,

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21:06

The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton -...

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2025/01/22

In a distant, semi-barbaric kingdom, a young lover’s fate hinges on a cruelly ingenious trial: choosing between two doors, one hiding a ferocious tiger and the other concealing a beautiful bride. As the Kings daughter secretly signals her beloved toward a door, we are left to wonder—did her jealousy or love dictate the choice? The Lady, Or The Tiger? By Frank R. Stockton. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Francis Richard Stockton was born on April 5th, 1834, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He

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50:18

James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick - A Short Sci-Fi...

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2025/01/20

It was a robots' world, run by soul-less heaps of haughty metal. But among the humans there was one — only one — who aspired to greatness; only one who stood the chance of breaking out of his subservient shell. He was the Time-Window Kid. ... He was James P. Crow. James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Hamlinsw for a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts US, “Outstanding podcast. I am a huge fan of vintage science fiction and Scott Miller does

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30:11

Consignment by Alan E. Nourse- Short Science Fiction...

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2025/01/19

Revenge drives John Krenner to risk everything in a world ruled by relentless automation. But on the futuristic Rolling Roads, justice isn’t the only thing waiting at the end of the line. Consignment by Alan E. Nourse. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Alan E. Nourse has been on the podcast several times, Derelect, Wanderlust, Journey For the Brave and one of my personal favorites The Fifty-Fourth of July. He returns today with a tale of vengeance. From Science Fiction Adventures Magazine in

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43:55

Warning from the Stars by Ron Cocking - From Amazing...

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2025/01/18

Don't believe in flying saucers? Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last…. Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you enjoy The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast please rate and review us wherever you listen, share our episodes on social media and thank you for listening!!One story. That’s all we could find written by Ron Cocking. And we know nothing else about him. Let’s open the April 1959 issue of

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31:12

A Thousand Deaths by Jack London - The First...

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2025/01/16

Trapped in a horrifying cycle of death and resurrection, a man becomes the unwilling subject of a mad-mans twisted experiments. A tantalizing tale of science, survival, and the fight for freedom. A Thousand Deaths by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.John Griffith Chaney, famously known as Jack London, was born in 1876. He was among the first American writers to achieve international fame and financial success through his work. At the age of 21, in 1897, London embarked on a

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21:14

The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - A Shocking...

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2025/01/15

Lost in the pitch-black depths of a cave, a man faces the terror of the unknown—until he discovers he’s not alone. A chilling tale of primal fear. The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to 1mzk who gave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “Very well done. I enjoy this podcast, both content and presentation.” And special thanks to bratface5477 for their 5 star rating and review, “What a treat! I’m enjoying every minute.” Thanks to both of

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54:33

Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - 1950s...

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2025/01/13

It was only a tiny scout ship from somewhere beyond the stars; only one alien creature occupied it. But the ship's mission spelled life to its fellow creatures and death to all living creatures on Earth. And against the super-science of the raider stood one terrified old man and his dog…. Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Murray Leinster is one of our favorites and although we’ve heard from him quite often there are dozens and dozens of his stories left

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35:14

The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick - A Short...

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2025/01/12

I bought the door–even though the auctioneer warned of evil. The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Dorothy Gertrude Quick was born in Brooklyn on September 1st 1896. She was a prolific writer of horror, detective fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Dorothy was a girl of 11 when she met Mark Twain, actually Samuel L. Clemens, on an Atlantic crossing from England. She was returning to Plainfield, N.J., from Europe with her parents. Recognizing Twain by his wavy

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29:07

Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - A Sci-Fi...

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2025/01/11

Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you are a regular listener of the podcast you know we love to discover interesting stories by authors you have never heard of, and that’s exactly what we have for you today. Here’s what Fantastic Universe had to say, “Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction

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40:19

Potential by Robert Sheckley - Short Science Fiction...

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2025/01/09

He was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement! Potential by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue who bought us $25 worth of coffee, “Superlative content, thanks for bringing me enjoyment. Great selections, great reads.” Thanks Eaten by a Grue for your kind words and for the coffee.If you’d like to buy us a coffee there is

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47:33

Yesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - A Short...

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2025/01/06

The scene-shifters slipped—and a man woke up on Wednesday, though yesterday was Monday. But Wednesday wasn’t finished… Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s story is unlike anything we’ve done before, and that’s why we chose to share it with you on the podcast. The name of the magazine is Unknown. It’s not that we don’t know the name of the magazine, the name of the magazine is called Unknown. Only 39 issues rolled off the presses but some believe

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42:45

Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - 1950s Science...

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2025/01/02

A picture is worth a thousand words—especially if they're Martian words and nobody can understand them. So Mars put on a spectacular for Earth, using the skies as a TV screen. This proved the superiority of their science. But their morals—Wow! Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Harlan Ellison earned the nickname “The Bad Boy of Science Fiction” due to his bold, outspoken personality, controversial opinions, and unrelenting refusal to conform to societal or

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30:25

The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - A Post...

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2024/12/31

Fear is often Man's greatest enemy. But when there is nothing left to lose, there is everything to gain.... And with everything to gain, where is the enemy? The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If the name Herbert D. Kastle rings a bell, it’s likely not because of his science fiction work. Kastle, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1924, was primarily known as a thriller novelist, with an impressive seventeen titles to his name. Though his contributions to science

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20:28

My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - From the October...

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2024/12/30

Take one tiny memory out of a man's life—and the entire universe may turn topsy turvy. My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another podcast and another vintage science fiction author you’ve probably never heard of. The story you are about to hear is her first published story and as far as we can tell, her only science fiction story. We found three novels written by Rhoads, The Lonely Women, A Place to Sleep, and Enough Romance. There’s a listing on eBay for an

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43:34

At The End Of The Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke A Short...

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2024/12/29

A man with a vendetta, Szabo Tibor, finds himself tasked with recovering a Russian space capsule near New Guinea—but his grudge against the Russians turns the operation into a slow and sinister act of revenge. At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Arthur C. Clarke is one of the most popular authors on our podcast. We get a lot of requests for his stories and when we release a new episode with one of his stories, it is among our most listened to episodes

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