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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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29:30

Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell - SciFi Short...

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

2024/12/26

All his life he had been searching for the big strike. But always he had failed. Now he had come to Mars—his last chance. This had to be—Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Dick Purcell makes his debut on the podcast today. Purcell authored six published stories in 1955 and 1956. His name might ring a bell, Dick Purcell appeared in more than 70 TV shows and movies in the 1930s and 1940s, but that was a different Dick Purcell. The author was born in 1908,

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37:52

Welcoming Committee and The Robots Strike by Harry...

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2024/12/26

They’d long known that they were more than mere machines. They could reason, remember, and teach. And also plan, The Robots Strike and Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Harry Harrison is best known for his character The Stainless Steel Rat which we featured on the podcast more than a year ago. But he also wrote a plethora of lesser known short stories beginning in the 1950s and you will hear two of them today.Our first story appeared in Fantastic

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29:11

The Man Who Did Things Twice and The Spider and the...

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2024/12/22

Today on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we go back 119 years and introduce you to a story by an author we have never featured on the podcast before. The Man Who Did Things Twice and a second story by Don Mark Lemon, The Spider and the Fly. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Don Mark Lemon was born in Arizona in September 1877, he wrote 15 short stories and 1 novel, The Scarlet Planet, which was published in 1930.His first published short story, Doctor Goldman, can be found in the December 1900 issue of

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24:00

Office Call by Charles E. Fritch - Classic Science...

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2024/12/21

When brilliant mathematician Charles T. Moore steps into Dr. Rawlings’ office, he carries a groundbreaking revelation that could redefine the very fabric of reality. But as he grapples with the terrifying implications of his discovery—mind control and the potential to traverse alternate universes—will he find the help he needs or push the boundaries of sanity even further? Office Call by Charles E. Fritch, that’s next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Jeff Lussenden

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1:24:39

The Seven Temporary Moons Murray Leinster - The Last...

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

2024/12/20

When enemy space-ships ride aloft in menacing array, Dr. Murfree again calls on the amazing hillbilly genius, Bud Gregory, for help! The Seven Temporary Moons by Murray Leinster, that’s next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.When we started this endeavor almost three years ago on February 22nd, 2022 we had no idea what to expect. Thanks to you, your encouragement through your ratings, comments and emails, your recommending us on social media and to your friends and family, it is thanks

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19:12

The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury - Science Fiction...

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2024/12/16

In a haunting world where an unforeseen inhabitant resides within an ancient well, he relives the echoes of a forgotten past while waiting for an uncertain future. The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Fred Sieber who bought us $25 worth of coffee. “Hey Scott! I am a retired Marine and live in Okinawa, Japan. I work on Kadena Airbase. I love your podcast. You have the perfect narration voice and always dig up great stories. Keep it up, and enjoy

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59:10

Spawn of Inferno Hugh B. Cave - Science Fiction Short...

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2024/12/12

An unusual story, about the darkness that settled like a black cloud, and the horror that came with it. Spawn of Inferno by Hugh B. Cave, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today marks the debut of an author I had never heard of, and yet he was one of the most prolific authors during the pulp fiction era. Some say he wrote more than 1,200 stories, others say it was only 1,000. Our author says he wrote more than 800 stories in the 1930s.Hugh B. Cave was born inChester, England, in 1910 and

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1:25:10

In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth...

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2024/12/10

Two Earthmen are trapped in an invisible maze on the planet Venus. In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.As some of you know our YouTube channel was unjustly taken down due to false copyright claims. An injustice we are working to correct by searching for a lawyer to sue the individuals responsible. Many of you communicated with us regularly on YouTube and we miss that daily interaction. We hope that you will choose to participate on our

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$1,000 a Plate by Jack McKenty - SciFi Short Story...

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2024/12/05

When Marsy Gras shot off its skyrockets, Mars Observatory gave it the works—fireworks! $1,000 a Plate by Jack McKenty, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are back from vacation, I am physically back but my voice isn’t. Hopefully the voice will be back to normal in a few days and the first story you will hear is In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft. Fortunately I was able to find a story I narrated a while back that has never been on the podcast. Jack McKenty makes his debut on the podcast

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39:19

S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov - Early Isaac...

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2024/11/25

An unusual short story you’ve probably never heard, from one of the greatest authors in science fiction history. S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Have you ever heard of this story by Isaac Asimov? It’s always fascinating to hear from you when you tell us you remember reading a story 50 or more years ago, so we’d love to know somewhere in your past did you read S as in Zebatinsky? Comment where you can, like Spotify and YouTube or send us an email,

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21:00

A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short...

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2024/11/21

She'd paid good money to see the inevitable… and then had to work to make it happen! A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are thankful for you. Our audience continues to grow all over the world and we cannot thank you enough for your support. We’d also like to thank Anne who bought 5 coffee’s. Anne had this to say, “Thank you so much for letting us relive the stories written by so many talented story tellers. Your mellifluous voice is a joy to my ears.” Thanks

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23:52

The Invisible Enemy by Arnold Castle- Short Science...

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2024/11/18

At fifteen he was sent to war to fight an enemy he couldn't understand. But more puzzling was the victory to be won—after he met defeat! The Invisible Enemy by Arnold Castle, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Once again we are narrating a story by an author that we know almost nothing about. Arnold Castle wrote four stories that were published from 1954 to 1960 and today’s story was his first.From Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy in October 1954 we will find our story on page 80, The

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27:53

The Alien Dies at Dawn by Robert Silverberg - Sci-Fi...

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2024/11/14

Kendall Stone had twelve hours to save a thousand lives. It wasn't much time, especially since someone was making sure he didn't use it! The Alien Dies at Dawn by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Timothy Buckley who bough us a coffee. “Have a nice holiday Scott.” Thanks Timothy, in fact while you're listening to this we are on holiday in Barcelona Spain where we will soon board a cruise ship for a two week transatlantic cruise. We appreciate you Timothy and

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40:10

Shipping Clerk by William Morrison - Short Sci Fi...

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2024/11/11

If Ollie knew the work he was doing, he would have resigned—if resigning were possible! Shipping Clerk by William Morrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.William Morrison, whose real name was Joseph Samachson, has been on the podcast several times. You’ve heard his stories Unwelcomed Visitor, Spoken For, Task of Kayin, Monster and The Addicts, but we haven’t heard from him in a year an half. From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in June 1952, let’s turn to page 108, Shipping Clerk by William

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Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock - Apocalyptic Science...

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2024/11/07

A story of the last dawn that human eyes would ever see… Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Andre’a for buying us a coffee. She says, “Thank you once again. This story is one of my favourites. Respectfully, Andre'a from Melbourne Australia.” Thank you Andre’a. If you’d like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.Ever heard of Frank Lillie Pollock? I hadn’t until I came across this story. The first pronunciation of the title to our story in

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1:04:15

The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - Science...

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2024/11/04

There is no life in space–can’t be, because there’s no air. But that undeniable fact loses point when your own existence is threatened by that life which can’t exist. The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Clifford D. Simak is one of my favorite vintage sci-fi authors and we get a lot of requests for his stories. Today's story was written early in his career before any of his novels and comes from Astonishing Stories in April 1940, turn to page 6, The Space

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28:47

Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Bad Boy of...

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2024/10/23

All your life you’ve crouched, waiting, in the path of impending disaster. That has been your job–what you were trained for. But you can’t help visualizing its arrival–prophesying what form it will take. So how could you be blamed for not recognizing it on arrival? Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Craig Hamilton who bought us $25 worth of coffee, “I grew up on Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke, and so many more of the old masters that you bring to

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38:11

Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone - 1950s Science...

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2024/10/21

The Venusian horgels were cute, clever, intelligent. They made perfect pets. They were lovable. – But that was the big trouble. They were much, much too lovable! Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s episode is the third time author J. F. Bone has been on our podcast. His previous stories, Triggerman and On the Fourth Planet. From Super Science Fiction in December 1957, this lovable story can be found on page 80, Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone…Next on

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26:05

It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury - 1940s Ray Bradbury...

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2024/10/16

“Don’t knock a man when he’s down,” they say.… But my cold blooded visitors paid no heed, as they laughed and wondered how I could talk to Saint Peter–with my throat cut from ear to ear! It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Who doesn’t love a vintage Ray Bradbury story? When I first came across this story I was reluctant to do it because it isn’t science fiction. So I asked our listeners on YouTube what they thought and the answer was unanimous. “No question—yes!”

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When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay- Apocalyptic...

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2024/10/15

In a world on the brink of catastrophe due to an unknown lunar invader, one man’s survival amidst universal apathy reveals the chaos that grips humanity. When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Becallsberg who left us a 5 star reviewonApple Podcasts Netherlands! “Professional & High Quality Exceptionally well-produced narration of classic sci-fi short stories. The quality is as good as any audiobook you would pay for on an app. The

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