Best Triggerman Podcasts (2024)

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Triggerman by J.F. Bone - Hugo Award Nominee For Best Short Story in 1959 31:28

15d ago31:28

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The essential requirements of a first-class triggerman are two: that he know how to pull the trigger–and when not to! Triggerman By J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Jesse Franklin Bone was born in Tacoma Washington in 1916. Before he was an author Bone was a veterinarian, and a professor of veterinary medicine, served in the U.S.…

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The City of Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith - Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Weird Tales Magazine 54:00

1h ago54:00

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In the city of strange wonders, the lure of the flame drew them on and on… destruction loomed ahead… The City of Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today marks the debut of Clark Ashton Smith on our podcast. Smith was born in California in 1893. He was an insatiable reader with a photographic memory. He rea…

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The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 30:00

1h ago30:00

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When Dave Carter tried to rescue the Denebians he found himself in a den of thieves. And he had cause to remember Shakespeare's observation: “He who steals my purse steals trash.” The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to Bromite Thrip who bought us 5 cups of coffee! Thanks for your cont…

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Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s 46:48

3h ago46:48

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When the energy of Earth’s experimental station in space runs amuck, scientist Roger Sheldon puts up a big battle! Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is the second appearance on the podcast for Frank Belknap Long. You may remember the Time Travel story The Man From Time. Today’s titillating tale is fr…

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You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 33:39

1d ago33:39

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This was the audience participation show that couldn’t be topped! You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If the name Joseph Slotkin rings a bell you’ve been with us since the very beginning of the podcast. Episode 3, which was released on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 featured two stories, And All The Girls Wer…

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Changeling by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Story from the 1940s 24:00

2d ago24:00

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Leonard–or the thing that had been Leonard–must be destroyed! Changeling by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. There are many ways to support our podcast and we are thankful no matter how you choose to show your support. Apple Podcasts listener An Unremarkable Sinner gave us 5 stars on and says, “Amazing Stories. The story choice…

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Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s 34:23

3d ago34:23

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Here is an epic worthy of you, immortal bard. Arise, oh Homer, and hearken to the classic saga of Achilles Maravain! Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. An unusual story for you today on the podcast and another debut of an author who isn’t very well known. To be fair almost nobody knows anything about him. H…

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Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - Robot Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s 20:46

4d ago20:46

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An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth ... these were the familiar laws of man—Far more fiendish was Heric's punishment—eternal life for the death he'd taken! Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is the first time Roger D. Aycock has been on the podcast. Aycock was born in Georgia in 1914. Writing under…

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The Deep Hole To China by Robert Sheckley 11:56

5d ago11:56

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It’s remarkable what a bright, eager youngster can accomplish with just a pail and a shovel. The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. You asked for it, and here it is another super short story. From Fantastic Universe Magazine in June 1955 on page 125, The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley… Next on The …

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Runaway by Alfred Coppel - Posessed Space Ships 46:27

11d ago46:27

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Ripped by an asteroid stray, the space-ship drifted helplessly … until suddenly, across the shuddering deeps, a strange voice called to her. Runaway by Alfred Coppel, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Alfred Coppel has been on the podcast before, with The First Man on the Moon, Wreck Off Titan and The Flight of the Eagle. Every one of them a …

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The Burnt Planet by William Brittain - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s 18:24

13d ago18:24

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Mad with despair, they fought back from the ruins. Whoever these invaders were, they should not have a world which its defenders themselves had destroyed! The Burnt Planet William Brittain, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If the name William Brittain rings a bell, you know your vintage science fiction. He’s another one of those authors that…

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The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s 26:19

19d ago26:19

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A Fantasy of perfection and imperfection. A tale of a quaint city in the jungle and the curious fate that overtook a very clever thief who came there. The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, just so you know, your 5 star reviews never get old! This from Slacker Jake…

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The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Isaac Asimov Short Story 40:18

15d ago40:18

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Holden made love to his friends wife. Because he couldn’t help it. The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. There will come a time when we will run out of stories in the public domain to share with you that were written by Isaac Asimov, fortunately today, is not that day. Considering when it was published in 1955 t…

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Fluorocarbons Are Here To Stay! by Donald E. Westlake - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 23:30

16d ago23:30

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What happened to the Smith Wrecking and Salvage Company when it tried to tear down the all fluoryl plastic City Hall is enough to make a man with a heart of stone laugh. Fluorocarbons are Here to Stay! By Donald E. Westlake, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Sometimes you read a story and fall in love with the author. Such was the case when I…

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The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard - From the Author Who Created Conan the Barbarian 19:10

17d ago19:10

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As long as midnight cloaks the earth with shadows grim and dark, God save us from the Judas kiss of a dead man in the dark. The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts are appreciated, nospammers2010 gave us 5 Stars and says, “Expert curation of the golden age. I’ve …

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Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim - A Spooky Sci-Fi Short Story From the 1940s 20:34

19d ago20:34

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He walked alone in the dawn and the dusk, and no one knew his name. But the day he perished, and the way he perished–a world will never forget! Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to podcast listener Marwin de Haan who bought us 5 coffees and says “Thank you so much for making my daily commute pleasur…

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Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert - A Short Story From the Author of Dune 24:36

20d ago24:36

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All the Grahams desired was a home they could call their own ... but what did the home want? Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks for all you do to help promote our podcast. In the last few days, thanks to you, more people have listened than ever before. We have our highest ranking ever in Canada, Grea…

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Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester - Sci Fi Short Story From the 1950s 59:40

24d ago59:40

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What happens when a robot programmed to obey commits murder in the heat of summer? Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 star rating and review! This from Johnny Vancouver on Apple Podcasts Canada who says, “The best! Simply, the best vintage sci fi podcast ever. Great stories here that I would never …

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Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s 26:28

29d ago26:28

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To the mighty lords of infinity he sent a burning message–“You can deny a man everything–everything but his heritage… the stars!” Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. One of the most celebrated writers of science fiction returns to the podcast today. This is the 13th Ray Bradbury story on The Lost Sci-Fi Pod…

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The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s 35:50

1M ago35:50

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“You ask us of Mars for a weapon to save your world. We have it–but it is not for you Earthman. Men may die and planets perish, but we break not the law of the universe–Every civilization must work out its own destiny!” The Weapon by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. When we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast a little over two year…

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The Monsters by Robert Sheckley - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 28:00

1M ago28:00

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Cordovir and Hum encounter a mysterious metallic object balancing on fire! As they debate its origins, a chilling realization sets in: what lurks inside could challenge everything they know about morality and truth. The Monsters by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to our thousands of listeners who listen on Spotify wh…

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The Missing Room by Lynn Venable - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 18:43

1M ago18:43

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It was a dream house; yet the dream could have been a nightmare… The Missing Room by Lynn Venable, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Your support for our podcast has been phenomenal and we thank you. Future Space Engineer bought us 5 coffees and says, “Great narration and story curation!” Thanks Future Space Engineer! ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https:…

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The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s 47:02

1M ago47:02

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Anybody who wanted to escape death could, by paying a very simple price—denial of life! The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Once again we’ve received another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, this from Amgreenbean “Great stories. So happy I found this podcast! The background information on the authors and stori…

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The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 24:53

2M ago24:53

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The Big Wheels of tomorrow will be men who can see the big picture. But blowouts have small beginnings… The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Your support of our podcast is amazing. We’ve received a lot of emails recently, this is one of them, “I've recently discovered your podcast and it has bee…

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The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith - Sci Fi Short Stories From the 1950s 11:27

2M ago11:27

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Ellen’s husband was so quiet and self-effacing she could almost picture him apologizing for the inscription on his own tombstone. The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We love hearing from you, whether it’s on Spotify, YouTube or when you send us an email. Hearing from our listeners all over the world is so gr…

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Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s 42:10

2M ago42:10

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The lure of precious zolonite drew Morgan to barren Titan—to find a weird beast-empire ruled by a cold-eyed Earth-girl queen. Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts Australia! Irma Stolfo says, “Simply the best.” This podcast has made me fall in love with not only the genre of Sci…

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Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s 18:52

2M ago18:52

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Experimenting with the eyes can be a very dangerous thing. You can go blind—or maybe you’ll see something no man alive was meant to look upon! Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! This one from ez-read-twoforty, “My favorite. Amazing podcast! I love the older …

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You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s 45:11

2M ago45:11

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In a future where fate is determined by Predictable Life-Lines, Dr. Jules Craig wrestles with the ethical dilemma of revealing a patient's grim destiny while concealing his own. As he grapples with the weight of his own experiment to alter his predicted future, a chilling revelation threatens to unravel his sanity and reshape his understanding of d…

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The Star by H. G. Wells - Sci-Fi Short Story From the 1800s 35:44

2M ago35:44

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As a mysterious star hurtles toward Earth, bringing with it unprecedented chaos and destruction, humanity grapples with the impending apocalypse and the uncertain fate of their world. Amidst the turmoil, a diverse array of individuals—from scientists to lovers, from scholars to refugees—navigate the cataclysmic events and search for meaning in the …

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Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Working on the theory that you can skin a sucker in space as well as on Earth, the con team of Harding and Sheckly operated furtively but profitably among natives of the outer planets. That is—until there was a question of turnabout being fair play in a world where natives took their skinning literally! Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch, that’s next o…

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The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - An Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Adventure 27:40

2M ago27:40

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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 letti…

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The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi 49:49

2M ago49:49

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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 li…

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Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Short Story from the 1950s 38:08

3M ago38:08

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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 li…

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Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Short Story from the 1950s 23:02

3M ago23:02

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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 Coats recently gave us a…

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A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s 23:05

3M ago23:05

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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…

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The Planet of Illusion by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1940s 19:00

3M ago19:00

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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 enthrall…

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Pogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s 26:45

3M ago26:45

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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 Sta…

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Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo - 1950s Science Fiction Short Stories 25:01

4M ago25:01

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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 l…

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Short Snorter by Charles Einstein - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 19:29

4M ago19:29

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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 tod…

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Micromegas by Voltaire - Science Fiction from the 1700s 49:33

4M ago49:33

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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 …

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The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1960s 17:36

4M ago17:36

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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 c…

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Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 24:51

4M ago24:51

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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 beca…

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Escape From Pluto by William Oberfield - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s 23:06

4M ago23:06

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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 a…

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Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville - Vintage Science Fiction Robots 19:32

4M ago19:32

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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 an…

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Referent by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories 26:18

5M ago26:18

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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 …

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Metamorphosis by Mike Curry - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950s 22:43

5M ago22:43

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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 Co…

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Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - Short Sci Fi Story From the 1950s 26:39

5M ago26:39

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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 wa…

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The Man Who Killed the World by Ray Cummings - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1940s 19:09

5M ago19:09

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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…

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He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton - 1930s Science Fiction 1:09:08

5M ago1:09:08

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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 Thurs…

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Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories 32:44

5M ago32:44

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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 popu…

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