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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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23:55

Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair - Sci Fi Short...

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

2023/12/07

Like all her other plants from far-off worlds, Aunt Amy hoped the Venusian Rambler would win a prize. It hoped so too. Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.American fantasy and science fiction writer Margaret St. Clair makes her debut on the podcast today. She was born in Hutchinson Kansas in 1911. Her father, US Representative George Neeley died when she was 7, but left her and her mother

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2:07:37

The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett - Leigh...

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

2023/12/06

A fallen satellite of the Planet Venus is the lure which leads three hunted beings to the mysterious island of smiling death! The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. The Moon That Vanished marks the debut of the woman known as "The Queen of Space Opera.” Born in Los Angeles in December 1915 Leigh Douglass Brackett wasn’t just an author. Hollywood director Howard Hawks was so impressed by her

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02:07:37

The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett

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

2023/12/05

A fallen satellite of the Planet Venus is the lure which leads three hunted beings to the mysterious island of smiling death! The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. The Moon That Vanished marks the debut of the woman known as “The Queen of Space Opera.” Born in Los Angeles in December 1915, Leigh Douglass Brackett wasn’t just an author. Hollywood director Howard Hawks was so impressed by

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19:25

Hall of Mirrors by Fredric Brown - Fredric Brown...

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

2023/12/02

It is a tough decision to make—whether to give up your life so you can live it over again! Hall of Mirrors by Fredric Brown, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We will admit that we have neglected our Facebook page, and our Twitter profile in the past but not anymore. You have encouraged us to promote The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast so you could share what we’re doing. We have committed the time and energy to communicate and interact

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23:49

Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith - 1950s Science...

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

2023/11/30

Martians were weak, sensitive, a dying race, frail and impotent before the superiority of master Earthmen. Only in the sly and mentally skillful game of Duchal might sons of the red planet emerge gloriously from their shells. Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Thanks to Rob who sent us an email telling us that the Feedspot website has a list of the 100 Best Sci-Fi podcasts and we’re not

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23:21

Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick - Philip K....

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

2023/11/28

The slovenly wub might well have said: Many men talk like philosophers and live like fools. Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, this one from Archoneponymous who says, “Great Narration. This podcast has excellent stories told well.” Thank you Archoneponymous!This 5 star review is from the Podcast Addict app, posted by Jesse Willis, “I UNRESERVEDLY

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40:36

Living Space by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Science...

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

2023/11/25

Having mastered probability lanes, man found an indefinite number of Earths—and everyone could have a planet all to himself, if he wanted. But there was one joker in the deal… Living Space by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Thanks to YouTube listener Sackanutz who recently bought us $10 worth of coffee, “Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!” We did and thank you. There’s a link in the

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22:15

Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable - Apocalyptic...

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

2023/11/23

The atomic bomb meant, to most people, the end. To Henry Bemis it meant something far different—a thing to appreciate and enjoy. Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We are thankful for you and for all our listeners around the world. There are a lot of ways you can support our podcast, just listening to the podcast is one way and there are many others.Conrad Chaffee chose to buy us $25 worth of

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18:53

Beyond The Door by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick...

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

2023/11/21

Larry Thomas bought a cuckoo clock for his wife—without knowing the price he would have to pay. Beyond The Door by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We continue to experience incredible growth with new listeners every week and to say thank you every audiobook on lostscifi.com is on sale. Listen to this, 1950s science fiction audiobooks 1 thru 4, that’s 89 stories and more than 48 hours is only $14.97 when you

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33:06

The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon -...

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

2023/11/18

They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible? The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We get a lot of comments on our YouTube Channel. This comes to us from HEAVYMETALmovie1981 “MORE scary werewolf stories please!!”We hear you and we have added Black Hound Of Death by Robert E. Howard to our list of stories to narrate. By the way if you know a scary werewolf vintage

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00:33:06

The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon

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

2023/11/18

They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible? The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We get a lot of comments on our YouTube Channel. This comes to us from HEAVYMETALmovie1981 “MORE scary werewolf stories please!!” We hear you and we have added Black Hound Of Death by Robert E. Howard to our list of stories to narrate. By the way if you know a scary werewolf

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28:31

Invader From Infinity by George Whittington - George...

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

2023/11/16

"Destroy the Invader," the orders read—and Captain McPartland's expendable spacer flashed into suicidal battle. Invader From Infinity by George Whittington, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.George Whittington has been on the podcast before, about 14 months ago, with Space-Lane of No-Return. After an extensive search we could only find 4 short sci-fi stories that he had written from 1944 to 1946.Our story can be found on page

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00:45:18

The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith

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

2023/11/14

It’s very difficult to find a good, sound, legal way of stopping an aggressor—when the victims always anxiously invite him to come in and take over! The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Another new 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Australia! Frankencute says, “My Favourite Podcast of All Time. Great audio to great books .” Thanks, Frankencute!! If you think we deserve it, we

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45:18

The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith - George...

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

2023/11/14

It’s very difficult to find a good, sound, legal way of stopping an aggressor–when the victims always anxiously invite him to come in and take over! The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We’ve received the question. “Are you on Twitter?” more times that we can count since we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast and now, we are. You’ll find us at Twitter.com forward slashlost underscore sci

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1:43:21

The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak -...

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

2023/11/11

Like every farmer on every planet, Duncan had to hunt down anything that damaged his crops—even though he was aware this was—The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Special thanks to Gregorywho bought us a coffee. “Thanks for taking us with you to other places, other realities. Always a nice escape from the day.” Thanks Gregory.We're adding Sci-Fi Trivia to the podcast!! You

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38:20

Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick - Philip K....

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

2023/11/09

A ten-year-old boy grows up fast when history catches up with the human race! Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.It’s been a while since we checked our ranking in countries around the world. We were pleasantly surprised and shocked, really, to discover that in the last 30 days The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has been the #1 Science Fiction Podcast in Ireland, Kenya, Lebanon and Costa Rica!We’re #2

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26:47

The Guest Rites by Robert Silverberg - Robert...

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

2023/11/07

Carthule was not the Earthman's god, but Carthule protected him while he was a guest in the temple—even if he tore the temple down! The Guest Rites by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Our latest 5-star rating and review was posted on Apple Podcasts Canada. Sgt. Spiff says, “A treasure trove of classic Sci-Fi! You could spend a lot of time hunting around various podcasts for a smattering of classic takes, or

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1:23:06

The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster - Murray...

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

2023/11/04

Trying to connect hillbilly Bud Gregory with the atomic dust destroying America was like joining simple math and nuclear physics, but Dr. Murfree found the answer! The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Support the show - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVMerch - https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com/Sign up for our

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01:23:06

The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster

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

2023/11/03

Trying to connect hillbilly Bud Gregory with the atomic dust destroying America was like joining simple math and nuclear physics, but Dr. Murfree found the answer! The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We are thankful for all our listeners, and we love to hear from you. We received this comment on YouTube, “Hi there, my name is Bernhard. I live in Amsterdam. From my youth I am crazy about

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53:08

Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick - Philip K Dick...

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

2023/11/02

Almost everyone had a bomb shelter. You had to have one, in fact, you needed the latest model because the Russians were always developing new weapons that could penetrate the old bomb shelters. Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Thank you for your support of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re adding new listeners around the world every week, we’ve now got 101 ratings on Spotify, with an average

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