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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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27:40

The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - An...

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

2024/04/26

The blue men had ravaged Terra and reduced Winston Eberly to a contemptible insect. Now here he was, complaining of indigestion! The Enormous Word by William Oberfield, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are thankful for the many comments we receive on Spotify.Commenting on Not a Creature Was Stirring Saranna says, “Great, thanks for letting me have the pleasure of hearing this story.”Commenting on The Blonde From Barsoom R Dottin had this to say, “The man turned the criticism of his writing

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49:49

The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake -...

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

2024/04/25

He was dangerously insane. He threatened to destroy everything that was noble and decent—including my date with my girl! The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We appreciate your support, your wonderful reviews and ratings, your comments on Spotify and YouTube and we are especially thankful for our listeners who buy us a a coffee! Chrystene bought us a coffee and says, “Thanks for this fantastic podcast!” We appreciate you Chrystene!If you would like to

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38:08

Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans -...

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

2024/04/18

This could be a Christmas story. If it is, it shows one way Peace on Earth can be attained! Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Dean Evans makes his debut on the podcast. Evans wasn’t his real name, that would be George Kull. Couldn’t find his date of birth or where he was born but we know he lived in California. The only thing I could find about him was these words from author Frederik Pohl who said, ““There was a fellow named George Kull in

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23:02

Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Apocalyptic...

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

2024/04/16

One man's fact is fantasy for another—except the man whose fantasies become solid facts! Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Your 5 star reviews are greatly appreciated. People who discover our podcast see your reviews and give us a chance, we are thankful for all your reviews.M Coatsrecently gave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and says, “What are you waiting for? I found this podcast though my library’s app. But while my library app allows for 5

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23:05

A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - Short Sci Fi Story...

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

2024/04/14

Young Thom Ra travels back to the hideous Venus-Earth war, and ventures peril to win lovely Elren Dri for his mate! A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Episode 200 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast didn’t go as planned. We’ve been facing some health challenges over the last 2 weeks and want to say thanks to all of you who have expressed your concern. Our plan was to get reacquainted with our old friend Bud Gregory for episode 200 but it’s a longer story than we are able

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19:00

The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim - Short...

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

2024/03/27

They didn't have a choice. They would either land or crash on The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.More 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcasts! Gpop says, “Quality. This podcast is everything it ought be. Quality stories. Good background information. Most of all excellent dictation. Excellent. I’m enthralled.” Thank you Gpop we appreciate you for taking the time to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.And we are getting more and more comments on Spotify, if

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26:45

Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Science...

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

2024/03/26

Introducing that modest little superman, that shrinking violet of destiny, Ajax Calkins, and a world where you had to hop, in some way, to get where you wanted to go! Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.More 5 Star reviews on Apple Podcasts! I missed this from several months ago from DERREKw, who gave us 5 Stars and says, “Worthy of the Mindwebs comparison! A friend recommended I check out your show with the huge compliment that it is at times similar to

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25:01

Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo - 1950s Science Fiction...

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

2024/03/19

What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.When I discovered this story I knew I had to narrate it, and that was before I discovered that it was written by a 15 year old descendant of Simon Bolivar, the Liberator of America. Bolivar led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire.Homecoming appeared

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19:29

Short Snorter by Charles Einstein - Short Sci Fi...

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

2024/03/17

His saucer was parked in the woods, and Mr. Steariot (from Venus) was parked in the lobby.... Short Snorter by Charles Einstein, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.What does Willie Mays, Curb Your Enthusiasm, stuntman Super Dave Osborne and the 1991 movie Defending Your Life starring Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep and Rip Torn have to do with today’s story? The answer coming up.Thanks for listening, sharing and commenting on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever

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49:33

Micromegas by Voltaire - Science Fiction from the 1700s

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

2024/03/15

A story from 1752, The captivating tale of Micromegas, a towering inhabitant of Sirius, and his adventures across the cosmos, from the vast reaches of his own celestial home to the humble shores of planet Earth. Micromegas by Voltaire, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We would love it if you would join our newsletter so we can stay in touch with you. When you do we’ll send you free science fiction audiobooks. Go to http://lostscifi.com/free/. That’s http://lostscifi.com/free/.More of our

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17:36

The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley - Short...

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

2024/03/07

The Abandoned have neither rights nor hopes. They only have revenge! The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thank you for propelling us to the forefront of the science fiction podcast universe. Your support has been instrumental in our ascent! As per Apple Podcasts, we've achieved the coveted #1 spot in 8 countries, claimed #2 in 14 others, and secured a place in the top 10 in a remarkable 50 out of 63 countries where Apple Podcasts tracks listeners. But this

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24:51

Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig - Short Sci Fi Story...

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

2024/03/06

He had been in the cave for only a short time it seemed. But when he finally emerged the world he knew was gone. And it had left him with a strange—Inheritance. Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.This is the second sci-fi short story written by Edward W. Ludwig on our podcast. I chose to narrate this story because I was searching for another story by Ludwig and this type of science fiction is a favorite of mine. Our story can be found on page 150 in the very

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23:06

Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield - Short...

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

2024/03/05

Exiled to Pluto's harsh wastes, Marcius Kemble listened eagerly to the evil voices planning his triumphant return. But even the Plutonians underestimated the flaming glory to which they sent him. Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Have you joined our newsletter. We hope you will so we can stay in touch and you will receive a 20 book box set of our vintage sci-fi audiobooks. You don’t have to buy anything, it’s our way of saying thank you for helping us

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19:32

Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville - Vintage...

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

2024/03/03

If Joe Mulloy was perfect—and he was—then beyond his perfection here only could be… Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.It worked and then it didn't work and nobody could figure out why. I am talking about the place where you could sign up for our newsletter. Join our newsletter so we can stay in touch and you will get a 20 book box set of audiobooks. No purchase necessary, it’s our way of saying thank you for helping us become successful. Please tell your

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26:18

Referent by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories

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

2024/02/23

The Life of a child genius was no fun, but Roby couldn’t escape it–until a falling star taught him how to rebel! Referent by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.The Lost Sci-Fi podcast is now two years old. To celebrate, every listener who joins our newsletter will receive a 20 book box set on Spotify. But hurry, I don’t know how long we’ll be doing this. You do not need to have a paid Spotify subscription. Join our newsletter and get a randomly chosen 20 book box set of audiobooks

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22:43

Metamorphosis by Mike Curry - Science Fiction Short...

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

2024/02/20

Only when the last man died would the dim wastes of Asmarad be less lonely. Metamorphosis by Mike Curry, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Fressie for buying us $15 worth of coffee. We appreciate you and thanks for your support. If you’d like to show your support by buying us a coffee there’s a link in the description.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVWe’re going Live Thursday February 22nd at 8 PM in New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Montreal and Toronto on

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26:39

Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - Short Sci Fi Story...

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

2024/02/19

Barstac found it hard to believe that this girl had helped him escape—until he learned her reason. Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Bryce Walton made his first appearance on our podcast about a week ago and he’s back with an interesting tale of a criminal and his attempted escape from the prison on Mars.It was published in a magazine with a rather unusual name, Future Combined With Science Fiction Stories, in November 1950. Let’s go to page 68,Moon of Memory by

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19:09

The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings - Short...

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

2024/02/18

Groff ruled the world through Fear. Fear of his awful power ... his twisted, mad brain. For one day that brain would crack. When it did, the World would dissolve in cataclysmic Chaos. The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.This is the first time author Ray Cummings has appeared on our podcast. Cummings was born in New York City in 1887. Before his career as a science fiction author took off he worked for inventor Thomas Edison as a personal assistant and

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1:09:08

He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton - 1930s Science...

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

2024/02/17

The story of a modern Icarus — David Rand was a freak of nature, a glorious, winged freak, who had experienced the freedom of the sky and could no longer be tied to the ground. He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Did you know that we are live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter every Thursday? And every Thursday a listener is randomly selected and we narrate a story they want to hear? We will be live Thursday February 22nd at 8 PM in New York. There’s a link in

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32:44

Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories

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

2024/02/13

They wandered the dead and fragile cities, looking for the legendary Blue Bottle–not knowing what it was, nor caring, not really wanting to find it… ever… Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Ray Bradbury was one of the most successful and acclaimed authors of his time, and it is no surprise he is one of the most popular authors on our podcast. From Planet Stories Magazine in Fall 1950, turn to page 29 for, Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The

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