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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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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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26:47

The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis

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

2025/07/07

Seeing it in action, anybody would quaver in alarm: What hath Farnsworth overwrought? The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s tale comes from an author whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as some, but whose work has left a lasting impact on both science fiction and American literature.Born in San Francisco in 1928, Walter Tevis spent much of his childhood in poor health, even spending a year in a convalescent home while his family moved to

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24:04

Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz

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

2025/06/29

Super warfare has destroyed the old race of man, but elsewhere a new civilization is dawning… Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Stanton A. Coblentz was born in San Francisco, California, in 1896. He earned a master’s degree in English literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and began his career as a poet and journalist before turning to science fiction in the 1920s.Coblentz contributed to magazines like Weird Tales, Wonder Stories,

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33:21

The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham

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

2025/06/22

Hall and Upjohn had to escape from that "No-man's-land" on Mercury. But to form a plan, they had to think—and their captors could read minds. The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.It’s 1942. The world is at war, but on newsstands across America, another kind of battle rages—in the pulp pages of Planet Stories magazine. Crack open the Fall issue, flip to page 42, and step into a strange new world of thought control, danger, and desperate escape. An

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27:28

The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart

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

2025/06/19

Privileged we are to bring you this historic story—one which will warm the manly hearts of the legion of devoted admirers of that venerable fantasist, Arthur Wright Beemis. The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue. Five months ago Mr. Grue bought us $25 worth of coffee and today chose to become a monthly supporter of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We appreciate each and every one of you and if you would like to show your love for our

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37:21

The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells

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

2025/06/18

Marooned on a world within a world, aided by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest battle—to bring life to dying Mars. The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Basil Wells makes his debut on the podcast today. Born in 1912 in Springboro, Pennsylvania, Wells wrote science fiction, fantasy westerns and detective stories sometimes using the pseudonym Gene Ellerman. His first short story, Rebirth of Man was published in 1940 in Super

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53:10

Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith

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

2025/06/16

A ruthless metal monster is programmed to destroy—and only one man can stop it. Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Edward Elmer Smith, better known as “Doc” Smith, was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, back in 1890. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1914, and later worked as a chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.While he had a solid career in science, he’s best remembered today for his pioneering

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00:53:10

Robot Nemesis by E. E. "Doc" Smith

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

2025/06/15

A ruthless metal monster is programmed to destroy—and only one man can stop it. Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Edward Elmer Smith, better known as “Doc” Smith, was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, back in 1890. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1914, and later worked as a chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. While he had a solid career in science, he’s best remembered today for his

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12:20

The Nobles are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox

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

2025/06/11

Together they discussed the Nobles—the old prospector and the weary, frightened man. Then—utter terror struck! The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s featured fiction is like a bite-sized candy bar—same rich ingredients, just in a smaller package. Arthur Jean Cox, born in 1929, was a science fiction fan before becoming an author. Based in the Los Angeles area, his work appeared under a variety of names, including Ralph Carghill, Jean Cox, Gene Cross,

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35:35

Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury AKA The Long Years

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

2025/06/10

A shattered Earth suddenly remembered poor Hathaway, marooned all alone there on Mars by the mad rush homeward. But—was Hathaway alone? Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.From time to time, we feature stories that were published in more than one magazine—often under different titles. That means we sometimes have to decide which title to use. Today, Ray Bradbury returns to the podcast with a story that first appeared in Maclean’s Magazine, published in

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47:18

The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor

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

2025/06/08

The professor invented a perfume that would never come off! He didn't know it was irresistible. The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Harold Lawlor was born in 1910—though sources differ on whether his birthplace was Ireland or Chicago. Little is known about his life, but between 1942 and 1953, he wrote 35 short stories, many of which appeared in pulp magazines of the era. Lawlor is also credited with writing three episodes of the 1961 television

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23:17

The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden

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

2025/06/06

When a brilliant inventor tries to control volcanic eruptions with a mechanical valve, his bold experiment threatens to unleash fiery chaos on an unsuspecting world. The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Is Humorous Historical Science Fiction a real genre? I have no idea—but if it isn’t, someone better invent it fast, because The Volcanic Valve would be its founding father, spiritual guide, and poster child.W. L. Alden, born October 9th, 1837, in Williamstown,

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59:13

The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst

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

2025/06/05

A fascinating story about a heinous crime and its strange aftermath. The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Calling Paul Ernst a prolific writer barely scratches the surface—he penned over 200 short stories across multiple genres, with around 170 in science fiction alone. He contributed nearly 40 tales to Weird Tales magazine, and the story you’re about to hear is unquestionably one of the weirdest.From the pages of the November 1938 publication of Weird Tales

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30:33

Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison

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

2025/06/04

When a driven man arrives at a cemetery world, what else can it be but journey's end—and the start of a new one? Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We received this message on our Facebook page from Stevie Fogarty in Tipperary Ireland, “Hi Scott. I stumbled across The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast by total accident & I've been an avid fan since. I've listened with excitement to your excellent narration on the stories.”Thanks for the kind words, Stevie! And a big

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33:00

The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long

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

2025/06/02

For ages Mankind labelled Mercury a dead world—a red-hot, seething outpost of hell. Too late Rawley learned of the hideous life that molten, steaming planet spawned! The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.A huge thank you to all our incredible listeners! Because of you, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the #1 Science Fiction podcast in New Zealand—our 28th country to reach the top spot! We’re beyond grateful for your support around the world. You’ve made this

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