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Golden Age Fiction

Paul Lawley-Jones

Stories from the "Golden Age of Pulp Fiction." The "Golden Age of Pulp Fiction" is generally considered to be from the last decade of the 1800s to the mid-1900s, when magazines published on cheap pulp paper filled (mostly American) news-stands. Notable examples of these pulp fiction magazines include Argosy, Blue Book Magazine, Adventure, Detective Story Magazine, Weird Tales, and Astounding Stories. If you have a story that you"d like me to perform, please let me know using the email address

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35:22

Boots, by Murray Leinster

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/07/13

In San Teodoro De Los Angeles, a gentleman was a man who wears shoes. One of the madmen who stumbled into Juan's camp had on a pair of boots... Today's story is "Boots" by Murray Leinster. It appeared in the August 15, 1929 issue of “Adventure” on pages 124 to 131. Murray Leinster (June 16, 1896 – June 8, 1975) was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of genre fiction, particularly of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14

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33:16

Battleground, by Lester del Rey

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/07/09

The crew of the Clarion had found the remains of civilizations in decreasing states of advancement the farther they got from Earth. Had they all destroyed themselves in a kind of contagious Armageddon, or was there an advanced alien species that was destroying these civilizations as they moved through space? "Battleground" appeared in "Fantastic Universe," July 1954, on pages 33 to 43. Lester del Rey (June 2, 1915 – May 10, 1993) was an American science fiction author and editor. He was the author

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30:24

An Enemy of Peace, by Robert Silverberg

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/07/06

When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated. There are many ways to do this. And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them. "An Enemy of Peace" appeared in the February 1957 issue of "Fantastic Science Fiction" on pages 86 to 98. It appeared under the pen name of Ralph Burke, as Robert Silverberg had another story published in that month's issue. Robert Silverberg (born January 15, 1935) is an American author and editor, best known for writing science fiction. He

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38:53

Hystereo, by Maurice Baudin

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/07/03

A quiet concert in the evening by the lake ... a harmless hi-fi hobbyist ... yet why did Woodard tremble at the sound, sound, sound. "Hystereo" appeared in "Amazing Stories," November 1961, pages 41 - 53. Maurice Baudin was an American writer of science fiction and a TV script writer, most notably writing for "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "General Electric Theater." Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons:

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33:58

Death of a Mutant, by Charles V de Vet

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/30

The boy and his siblings were born with strange powers, but were also criminally insane. They had killed countless people and had been hunted down, one by one. The boy was now the only one left and Sheriff Derwin had him in custody for the killing of three White Bear Lake residents. The Sheriff would question the surviving relatives one last time to make sure he had all the evidence necessary to see the boy hang for his crimes... "Death of a Mutant" appeared in "Super-Science Fiction," February

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28:38

Sentinel of Eternity, by Arthur C Clarke

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/29

Before there were men on Earth, that signal-sending pyramid had stood alone on a lifeless moon. What would happen now that its alarm was silenced? Today's story is "Sentinel of Eternity" by Arthur C Clarke. It appeared in the Sring 1951 issue of "10 Story Fantasy" on pages 41 to 47. This story, originally called "The Sentinel," was written in 1948 for a BBC competition in which it failed to place. Sir Arthur Charles Clarke CBE FRAS (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was an English science fiction

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34:45

From Beyond the Stars, by Murray Leinster

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/27

The Jansky Radiation was emanating from a single source in space, according to Tommy's father, which meant that it was artificial, produced by a civilization beyond the solar system! Tommy's father would take weeks to analyze the signal in order to decipher it—a lifetime for Tommy—so he knew that he, like his comic book heroes, Space Captain McGee and the Star Rover, would have to step up and solve the problem... "From Beyond the Stars" appeared in "Thrilling Wonder Stories," June 1947, pages 82 -

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37:27

The Strike at Too Dry, by Willis Brindley

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/24

His parents had sent young Percival out to Too Dry, Montana, to live with his Uncle to make a man of him, and for his health. But all Percival wanted was to get back home to New York, and for that he needed just three hundred dollars... "The Strike at Too Dry" appeared in "Blue Book Magazine," January 1925, pages 78 - 84. If you have information about this author, I would be grateful if you could let me know using the Contact Form. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy"

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53:16

The Western Star, by Agatha Christie

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/22

Two priceless diamonds, stolen from their original owner, but destined to be returned. Threatening letters from a mysterious Chinaman. A noblewoman's affair with a famous American actor. Hercule Poirot's little grey cells are once again put to the test. Today's story is "The Western Star" by Agatha Christie. It appeared in the February 1924 issue of The Blue Book Magazine on pages 38 to 47. Please be aware that this story contains derogatory racial references which are not acceptable nowadays. Dame

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33:45

A Thought For Tomorrow, by Robert E Gilbert

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/18

Orville Potts couldn't escape the asylum to the past, as he didn't have detailed knowledge of it to create an adequate visualization. The future, though, was unwritten; he could visualize it however he wanted... "A Thought for Tomorrow" appeared in "Galaxy Science Fiction," November 1952, pages 83 - 94. Robert E Gilbert (May 6, 1924 – April 4, 1993) was an American science fiction writer. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed

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01:09:40

The Vortex Blaster Makes War, by Edward E 'Doc' Smith

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/15

From the end of Time it came, a call for help as brave, as ageless as the very galaxies: "Save us or die, Vortex Blaster—but if you die, two worlds shall perish with you!" Today's story is "The Vortex Blaster Makes War" by Edward E "Doc" Smith. It appeared in the October 1942 issue of "Astonishing Stories" on pages 39 to 55. Edward Elmer Smith (May 2, 1890 – August 31, 1965) was an American food engineer and science-fiction author, best known for the Lensman and Skylark series. He is sometimes

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42:16

The Closed Door, by John F Wilson & Mary A Miller

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/12

Everyone thought Harry Owen had gone mad when he wrecked his own ship, the Shearwater, to save the passenger liner, the SS Western Pacific, from running aground in a violent storm. The story that Gorham related, however, explained that, while it was indeed madness that caused him to do it, it was a particular, but very common, kind of madness... "The Closed Door" appeared in Ainslee’s magazine, October 1922, pages 53 - 61. John F Wilson John Fleming Wilson, (February 22, 1877 – March 5, 1922), was

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20:40

The Man Who Found Out, by Roger D Aycock

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/08

It's one thing to blow a bubble of glib, journalistic lies. Quite another to have that bubble burst in a nightmarish, green beyond. "The Man Who Found Out" appeared in the September 1954 issue of "Fantastic Universe" on pages 70 to 76. Roger D Aycock (6 December 1914 – 5 April 2004) was an American author who wrote under the pseudonym Roger Dee. He primarily wrote science fiction. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under

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28:57

A World to Die For, by Sam Carson

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/06

The crew of the Markab had been sent by Galactic Service to intercept and stop the alien ship that had attacked ships of the fleet. But Rik Guelf, who was on this mission to search for his father, was hoping to make contact with the crystal woman who apparently commanded the five-mile-long translucent ship... "A World to Die For" was published in "Fantastic Universe," July, 1954, pages 74 - 82. Sam Carson was an American science fiction writer. He was a TV and radio reporter, and newspaperman.

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43:01

The Seven Missionaries, by H C McNeile

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/03

One would have thought, with the invention of the wireless radio, that piracy would be a thing of the past. Jim Maitland, and the passengers and crew of the SS Andaman were to discover that modern pirates could use the wireless, too. "The Seven Missionaries" appeared in "McClure’s Magazine," October 1923, pages 35 - 41. Herman Cyril McNeile, MC (28 September 1888 – 14 August 1937), publishing under the name H C McNeile or the pseudonym "Sapper," was a British soldier and author. Drawing on his

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37:25

The Last Question, by Isaac Asimov

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/06/01

Generations of men came and went while the computer pondered the data. "The Last Question" appeared in the November 1956 issue of "Science Fiction Quarterly" on pages 6 to 15. Isaac Asimov (c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. A prolific writer, he wrote or edited more than 500 books

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49:49

Woman's Touch, by Evelyn E Smith

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/05/28

Their orders were to leave the natives of the new planet strictly alone. But those surveyors' wives were women, and women don't obey orders—or leave people alone! "Woman's Touch" appeared in "Super-Science Fiction," February 1957, pages 46 to 66. Evelyn E Smith (25 July 1922 – 4 July 2000) was an American writer of science fiction and mysteries, as well as a compiler of crossword puzzles. During the 1950s, under her own name, Smith regularly published short stories and novelettes in such

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01:16:20

Storm Cloud on Deka, by Edward E 'Doc' Smith

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/05/25

Civilization is established. Lensmen safeguard every world. But the threat of the Atomic Vortices still lingers. Neal 'Storm' Cloud, atomic physicist and human computer, is the only being capable of extinguishing these destructive forces. But there are other forces at work in the universe... "Storm Cloud on Deka" appeared in the June 1942 issue of "Astonishing Stories", on pages 40 to 59. Edward Elmer Smith (May 2, 1890 – August 31, 1965) was an American food engineer and science-fiction author,

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33:09

Box Garden & I, Gardener, by Allen K Lang

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/05/22

Box Garden The stranger had big ears, was terribly fearful of, and yet pitied, TV commercials, and kept going on about 'bansai,' with an 's.' "Box-garden" was published in "Science Fiction Adventures," April, 1958. I, Gardener I was early for my appoinment with the great Dr. Ozoneff, and consequently, had to talk to his gardener for a few minutes before I was allowed into the house. His gardener, it turned out, was quite mad. "I, Gardener" was published in "Fantastic Science Fiction Stories,"

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39:48

His to Fly, by Richard Howells Watkins

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/05/18

One Parachute and Two Men—and the Ship Couldn’t Land. What Happened? "His to Fly" appeared in "The Popular Magazine", August 7th 1929, pages 106 to 115. Richard Howells Watkins (May 26, 1895 - ?) was an author in the adventure/detective genre, a World War I veteran, a lifelong traveler, and an auto racing, aviation, and maritime enthusiast. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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