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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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23:07

Momentum by Charles Dye - From Future combined with...

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

2025/03/16

Just because an event "has to" happen, some people think that, of course, it will happen. It ain't necessarily so! Ballard had but a few hours to solve the problem, and he knew that the answer was there, before his eyes—if he could see it in time! Momentum by Charles Dye. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are so thankful for your 5 star reviews and they are coming in faster than ever. RCraig had this to say on Apple Podcasts US, “ Sci-Fi at its best! This is the best of the best sci-fi

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24:56

Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - From Future...

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2025/03/14

It was a wonderful plan, a boon to humanity. And solving the parking problem would make a fortune for Slim and me. But when the secret got out… Parking Unlimited By Noel Loomis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Noel Loomis was born in Wakita, Oklahoma Territory in 1905, two years before it became a state. And if Wakita Oklahoma rings a bell it might be because it was one of the filming locations for the motion picture blockbuster Twister. This tiny town near the Oklahoma border with Kansas had

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54:38

The Goggles of Dr Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - A Short...

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2025/03/13

To those who wear the goggles of Dr. Dragonet there is another world–of mystery, joy and, yes, terror… The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Fritz Leiber won more than his share of awards for his amazing work. He won six Hugo awards, three Nebula’s, a Bram Stoker, World Fantasy Award, he was posthumously inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and he won many awards that you’ve probably never heard of, Balrog, Geffen, Gandalf, Locus and

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42:38

Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison - Training for the...

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

2025/03/10

The important thing was that they survive. Men were needed who’d be able to explore the surface once the ship landed. Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to "Tony from the future" who bought us 20 coffees. Tony had this to say, “Just found this podcast and am addicted. My wife is a bit worried as I've been literally listening 24hours a day, even as I sleep. Your selections and narration are unparalleled. As a 60+ year old these are the types of

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30:43

A Moth by H. G. Wells - A Short Story from the...

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2025/03/09

Two bitter rival scientists are locked in a feud that consumes their lives, but nature has a strange way of taking sides. When an eerie moth appears, the battle takes an unexpected and unsettling turn. A Moth by H. G. Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If today’s story sounds familiar but you're scratching your head thinking, I thought it was called The Moth, you’re right. It was not uncommon for stories to have more than one title in the early days of science fiction. When a story was

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46:19

Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Science Fiction...

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2025/03/07

Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule of war: Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We’ve featured Robert Sheckley’s work quite often on the podcast. Potential, The Perfect Woman, The Deep Hole to China, The Monsters and the apocalyptic tale Proof of the Puddingare some of the stories you’ve heard on the podcast. Seventh Victim is a story by Sheckley you should listen to if you haven’t already.Let’s peruse the pages of Galaxy

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24:51

The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - From Galaxy Science...

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2025/03/03

The punishment had to fit more than just the crime—it had to suit every world in the Galaxy! The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s story was published just before Frank Herbert’s Old Rambling House, which we featured on the podcast about eight months ago. Open the April 1958 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine to page 76, The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule

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1:08:40

The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Written by the...

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2025/03/01

Silently it waited in a woodland glen, baited with dreams to tempt… the strange lost company that time had forgot. The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Francis Stevens. But after today’s story you will probably never forget her. She has been called “the woman who invented dark fantasy.” She was born Gertrude Mabel Barrows in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1883. Some say her middle name was Myrtle instead of Mabel but since the

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40:26

The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore...

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2025/02/25

It was only a slingshot, but it hurled more death than a thousand-pound bomb. Where did Tommy Sonofagun get those deadly pellets? The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Our last episode featured an author we had never showcased before, William Tenn, today another, Robert Moore Williams and our next episode we will debut another authors work, Francis Stevens.Although we were not familiar with Robert Moore Williams work, it’s not like he was a

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35:09

Project Hush by William Tenn and Homesick by Lynn...

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2025/02/24

The biggest job in history and it had to be done with complete secrecy. It was—which was just the trouble! Project Hush by William Tenn and What thrill is there in going out among the stars if coming back means bitter loneliness? Homesick by Lynn Venable. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Until today, we had never narrated a story by William Tenn—though, in truth, William Tenn never actually wrote a story. How is that possible? Because William Tenn was the pen name of Philip Klass.Born in

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1:14:20

Goliah by Jack London - A Short Sci-Fi Story from...

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2025/02/22

What if a single mysterious figure could bring the world’s armies to their knees and reshape society overnight? A future where science becomes the ultimate power—whether humanity is ready or not. Goliah by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are so thankful for you. The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues to grow with new listeners around the world. Special thanks to “Someone” who bought us 5 coffees. They had this to say, “The Lost Sci Fi Podcast is such a joy… Scott Miller is a master

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38:14

Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - Science Fiction...

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2025/02/20

The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at the torn derelict floating against the velvet void. Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How could he know his dreams should have been nightmares? Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.He’s not widely known, but he’s one of our favorites—Alfred Coppel returns to the podcast today! You’ve enjoyed his thrilling space adventures before with Runaway, The First Man on the Moon, Wreck Off Triton, and The Flight of

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38:20

F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - Pulp Sci-Fi Short...

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2025/02/18

Lancelot Biggs was perhaps the worst second mate Captain Hanson had ever shipped, and he was convinced of it when he ruined their cargo. But how dumb a man is, may sometimes be a matter of opinion. F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Nelson S. Bond makes his debut on the podcast today with an interesting character, Lancelot Biggs. Bond wrote 14 short stories featuring Mr. Biggs, and in time we hope to narrate all of them.Nelson Slade Bond was born in Scranton,

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49:18

The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H.G. Wells - Short...

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2025/02/16

What if you had the power to change reality with a single thought? An ordinary man discovers his limitless abilities—only to learn that absolute power comes with devastating consequences. Our story was first published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells.Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Lancelot Biggs was perhaps the worst second mate Captain Hanson had ever shipped, and he was convinced of it when he ruined their cargo. But how dumb a man is, may

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1:32:43

The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft - Cosmic...

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2025/02/15

In 1927 Amazing Stories had this to say about our next episode, We could wax rhapsodical in our praise, as the story is one of the finest pieces of literature it has been our good fortune to read. The theme is original, and yet fantastic enough to make it rise head and shoulders above many contemporary scientifiction stories. You will not regret having read this marvelous tale. The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We appreciate your 5-star ratings and

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43:43

The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison -...

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2025/02/13

The aliens wouldn't accept help, though their world was about to explode. They were adolescents. Adolescence is the time when you aren't smart enough to ask for help… The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.In a world filled with science fiction one can never ever hear enough Harlan Ellison stories! From the pages of Super-Science Fiction in February 1957 let’s go as fast as we can to page 68 for a story credited to Ellis Hart but in reality penned by

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1:11:20

The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - 1960s...

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

2025/02/12

The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of… The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you enjoy today’s story by Donald E. Westlake, you might also like The Spy in the Elevator, another Westlake tale we narrated about 10 months ago. Originally published in Amazing Stories in March 1961, today’s treat can be found on page 96

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34:12

The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - 1960's Science...

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

2025/02/08

The island was drowning—if they failed to find some common ground, both of them were doomed. The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts, this from Alec in the Scottish Boarders on Apple Podcasts Great Britain. “Alec had this to say, “Best thing since sliced bread!! My absolute favorite podcast! I love science fiction, this podcast gets me through long days at work, Scott’s narration really brings these stories to life and fires my

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49:02

The Judge's House by Bram Stoker an Episode Swap with...

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

2025/02/06

Today on the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we will do something we have never done, and something we may never do again. An episode swap with another podcast. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Several of you have suggested we do an episode swap with another podcast and today your request has been fulfilled. We’ve been approached before but never felt like it was a good fit, until now.We wouldn’t do an episode swap with just any podcaster, we had to find a quality podcast that we knew you would enjoy. I

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1:10:31

Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - From...

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

2025/02/06

Mr. Meek was having his troubles. First, the educated bugs worried him; then the welfare worker tried to stop the Ring Rats' feud by enlisting his aid. And now, he was a drafted space-polo player—a fortune bet on his ability at a game he had never played in his cloistered life. Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another first for our podcast today, back to back episodes by the same author featuring the same character. Yesterday Clifford D. Simak’s Mr

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