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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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43:39

The Great Illusion, by Manly Bannister

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/18

There was something not quite right about the planet Hume, something counterfeit about the natives' culture. The higher-ups were satisfied with the current analysis and planetary designation, but Rowley couldn't let it go. "The Great Illusion" appeared in "Super-Science Fiction," February 1957, pages 22 - 39. Manly Miles Banister (9 March 1914 - 8 June 1986) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and amateur publisher. He wrote in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. His

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29:32

"Sexton, Sexton, in the Wall," by August Derleth

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/14

Cornillo Martens wanted a quiet life, to enjoy his garden. But old man Garner, with his experiments, and Garner's grandchildren, with their unpleasant songs, profoundly disturbed his peace. Today's story is "Sexton, Sexton, in the Wall," by August Derleth. It appeared in the January 1953 issue of Weird Tales on pages 68 to 74. This story is dedicated to the YouTube Channel 'Infinite Text.' August William Derleth (February 24, 1909 – July 4, 1971) was an American writer and anthologist. He was the

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27:02

Once a First Wife, by Norman Arkawy

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/12

She writhed under the judges' merciless scrutiny. The charge against her was surely a most grievous one—marital fidelity—and sexual incompetence! "Once a First Wife" appeared in "Fantastic Universe", October 1954, pages 33 to 40. Norman Arkawy: If you have information about this author, I would be grateful if you could let me know via the email address provided in the 'About' section of this channel. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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42:30

Asleep in Armageddon, by Ray Bradbury

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/09

Avoid Planetoid 787. Lush and sunny, with fine air and no dangerous beasts, it'll tempt you to land and stay the night for some welcome fresh air and a good night's sleep on solid ground. Whatever you do, DON'T! "Asleep in Armegeddon" was published in "Planet Stories," Winter, 1948, pages 58 - 65. Ray Douglas Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres, including

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45:45

Equals Four, by Piers Anthony

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/07

Dillingham's assistant had to be land-going, esthetic, competent, free and female—more than less! Today's story is "Equals Four" by Piers Anthony. It appeared in the July-August 1970 issue of Worlds of If Science Fiction on pages 51 to 63 and 155 to 157. Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born 6 August 1934) is an American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is best known for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth.

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01:01:33

The Happiness Rock, by Albert Teichner

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/12/03

They had found the perfect narcotic quite by accident on an asteroid. A silicon-based germ that induced euphoria and a sense of well-being with no side effects. It may even be good for humanity. But, there had to be a cost, right? You don't get something for nothing, right? "The Happiness Rock" appeared in "Amazing Stories," January 1964, pages 97 - 122. Albert Teichner was an American science fiction writer. Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Kevin MacLeod

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01:01:09

Half-Breed, by Isaac Asimov

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/30

Half of Earth, Half of Mars—the half-breed, the Tweenie—is reviled on Earth. But, as scientist and inventor Jefferson Scanlon discovers, there is more to them than people realize. Welcome to Golden Age Fiction - new stories every week from the golden age of pulp fiction. Today's story is Half-Breed by Isaac Asimov. It appeared in the February 1940 issue of Astonishing Stories on pages 38 to 53. Isaac Asimov (c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry

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Too Close to the Forest, by Bryce Walton & Al Reynolds

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/26

Dr. Marsten thought he'd failed completely to prove mental telepathy, but he'd forgotten one peculiar, but very important, facet of those extraordinarily gifted with 'pshychic ability.' "Too Close to the Forest" was published in "Fantastic Universe," July, 1954, pages 63 - 73. Bryce Walton Bryce Walton (May 31, 1918 – February 5, 1988) was an American pulp fiction writer, beginning his freelance writing career in 1945. He was credited as a writer for the TV serial Captain Video and His Video

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46:52

The Stellar Legion, by Leigh Brackett

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/23

No one had ever escaped from Venus' dread Stellar Legion. And, as Thekla the low-Martian learned, no one had ever betrayed it and—lived. Today's story is "The Stellar Legion," by Leigh Brackett. It appeared in the Winter 1940 issue of Planet Stories on pages 95 to 103. The "Stellar Legion" was awarded the Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 2016. Leigh Douglass Brackett (December 7, 1915, Los Angeles, California – March 24, 1978, Lancaster, California) was an American author and

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47:57

When the Sun went out, by Leslie F Stone

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/20

The Sun was finally dying, the astronomers having predicted its demise within a few days. Unable to leave Earth, humanity had excavated accommodation deep underground for what was left of the population. But even though they would never see the Sun, the sky, or the stars again, life for the young astronomers Ramo and Kuila Rei now had its own light. "When the Sun Went Out" appeared in "Science Fiction Series" No. 4, 1929. Leslie Frances Silberberg (June 8, 1905 – March 21, 1991), known by the pen

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42:38

The Face of Helen, by Agatha Christie

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/16

Mr. Satterthwaite witnesses a brutal fight outside an opera house. What could have caused such behaviour? Today's story is The Face of Helen, by Agatha Christie. It appeared in the July 1951 issue of Black Mask Detective Magazine on pages 37 to 48. The Face of Helen was first published in "The Story-Teller," a monthly British pulp fiction magazine which ran from 1907 to 1937, in April 1927. With thanks to the Agatha Chrsitie Wiki at agathchristie.fandom.com. Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady

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39:43

The Gifts of Asti, by Andre Norton

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/14

She was the last priestess of Asti, and the barbarians were approching. She had no choice but to escape to the surface world, taking with her the gifts of Asti. She wasn't to know, however, that one more ancient gift awaited her on the surface... "The Gifts of Asti" appeared in "Fantasy Book" vol. 1, no. 3 in 1948, pages 8 - 17. Andre Alice Norton (born Alice Mary Norton, February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005) was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, who also wrote works of historical

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29:10

The Shrine, by Walt Sheldon

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/11

All Ed Blair wanted was a fluff piece, a brightener for page two of the Tokyo Tribune, for which he was a reporter. His Editor, Murdock, had heard stories of the 'magic tricks' that the monks of the Hataka Shrine could do. "The Shrine" appeared in "Fantastic Universe," December 1956, pages 77 - 86. Walter James Sheldon (9 January 1917 - 9 June 1996) was an American author of science fiction. He is best known for his novel "Jimsy and the Monsters." Links Reaper: reaper.fm LibSyn: libsyn.com

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20:39

The Autumn After Next, by Margaret St Clair

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/09

Being a wizard missionary to the Free'l needed more than magic—it called for a miracle! Today's story is The Autumn After Next, by Margaret St Clair. It appeared in the January 1960 issue of Worlds of If Science Fiction on pages 101 to 107. Margaret St Clair (17 February 1911, Hutchinson, Kansas – 22 November 1995, Santa Rosa, California) was an American fantasy and science fiction writer who also wrote under the pseudonyms Idris Seabright and (on one occasion) Wilton Hazzard. St. Clair wrote and

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25:57

The Maugham Obsession, By August Derleth

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/05

All inventors seek success. Some few achieve it. And now and then a Quintus Maugham is a bit too successful for his own health. "The Maugham Obsession" appeared in "Fantastic Universe," June-July 1953, pages 107 - 115. August William Derleth (February 24, 1909 – July 4, 1971) was an American writer and anthologist. He was the first book publisher of the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. He made contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos and the cosmic horror genre and helped found the publisher Arkham House

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01:31:18

First Contact, by Murray Leinster

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/11/02

An expedition from Earth had gone to investigate the Crab Nebula. And—an expedition from Somewhere was already there! Now what is a spaceship skipper to do under such circumstances? Lead the possibly-deadly aliens home? Try to detsroy them? What can he do? Today's story is "First Contact" by Murray Leinster. It appeared in the May 1945 issue of "Astounding Science Fiction" on pages 7 to 33. In the original printing, there was no section two. Murray Leinster (June 16, 1896 – June 8, 1975) was

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01:08:11

If The Sun Died, by R F Starzl

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/10/31

The human race has deteriorated, and will die when the machines that have kept them alive in Subterannea for tens of millennia after the supposed death of the Sun eventually stop working. But there are those who believe that the Sun did not die, and the survival of humanity depends on it once again venturing Outside. "If the Sun Died" appeared in "Astounding Stories," August 1931, pages 198 - 213. Roman Frederick Starzl (1899–1976) was an American writer. He, and earlier, his father (John V

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38:40

Deadly Decoy, by Robert Silverberg and Randall Garrett

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/10/28

Agent Cameron had the unenviable task of protecting the Galactic Capitol building from the Damakoi, fanatical beings 70 percent of whom hated the Galactic Federation and all it stood for. And now he had one of the Damakoi in front of him, warning him of a plot by another Damakoi to deploy a Theta Bomb inside the Capitol building. But, knowing the Damakoi well, he wasn't taking any chances. "Deadly Decoy" appeared in "Amazing Stories," February 1957, pages 48 - 65. Robert Silverberg (born January

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34:25

An Eye for the Ladies, by Stephen Marlowe

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/10/26

You're a detective and you have an assignment to find a client's wife. This good-time gal has found herself a nicer body and is masquerading as some other fellow's wife. So how can you find her? Simple. You get into one male body after another and become a different girl's husband each night. And you're determined to find her even if you have to be every woman's husband to do it! Today's story is "An Eye for the Ladies" by Stephen Marlowe. It appeared in the October 1956 issue of Fantastic magazine

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35:34

Rocket Summer, by Ray Bradbury

Golden Age Fiction ·

2025/10/22

The Rocket was ready to take the first intrepid pioneers to the Moon. But the world's excitement turned to hate when William Stanley, president of the company that had built the Rocket, canceled the flight. The time wasn't right, he said. But the public wanted their Rocket to fly, and they were prepared to kill to make it happen. "Rocket Summer" appeared in "Planet Stories," Spring 1947, pages 44 - 51. Ray Douglas Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter

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