Best The Triggerman Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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

4d 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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Runaway by Alfred Coppel - Posessed Space Ships 46:27

5d 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

7d 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

8d 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

9d 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

10d 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

11d 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

13d 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

14d 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

18d 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

23d 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

25d 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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton - Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1940s 28:18

5M ago28:18

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Tons of sinuous muscle, buried in fetid Venusian slime, he knew how to survive. Equipped with an ageless brain and lightning instincts, he also knew how to die! Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today marks the debut of author Bryce Walton on the podcast. Walton was born in 1918 in tiny Blythedale, Missouri, po…

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Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson - Richard Matheson Short Stories 42:11

5M ago42:11

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She was sad and lonely, this 19 year old college freshmen. So when he paid attention to her she reluctantly did the very things her mother warned her about. Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Stephen Kagan bought us $25 worth of coffee and says, “Thank you so much for all the great stories and wonderful s…

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Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson - Frank M. Robinson Science Fiction Short Stories 17:51

5M ago17:51

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The humblest events sometimes result from the most grandiose beginnings. You'd never imagine space travel starting this way, for instance! Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks for another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! DSBoston1 says, “ Great! Although the original Star Trek is almost considered…

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The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson - Sci-Fi Short Story 31:57

5M ago31:57

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The aliens looked cute as Koalas. But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships. The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. One of the reasons we named it The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast was because we wanted to narrate stories that had never been narrated before and were little known, if known at all. …

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Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley - She Was Made for Love, a Rowdy Story by Robert Sheckley 29:57

5M ago29:57

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The Sexual Morality Act was fierce to buck, but the Algolian sex surrogate was ... er ... even fiercer!… Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Robert Sheckley has been on our podcast twice previously with Watchbird and Seventh Victim. He’s an under appreciated author and one of my favorites. Today’s story…

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The Masked World by Jack Williamson - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1960s 12:22

5M ago12:22

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The planet hid itself from the Earthmen—and what lay behind the mask was fierce and deadly! The Masked World by Jack Williamson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Five star reviews are coming in from everywhere. TTBDBoy from Apple Podcasts Canada gave us 5 stars recently and said, “Great podcast. Excellent narration, fantastic stories.” Thank…

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Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick - Philip K. Dick Audiobook Full 44:43

5M ago44:43

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It’s distinctly ungood to wake up in the middle of a war. Anybody knows that. Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Philip K. Dick is back on the podcast today at the request of Les Allison. We go live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter every Thursday and two weeks ago we started something that we plan on do…

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Ring Around the Sun by Isaac Asimov - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1940s 40:03

5M ago40:03

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Hell in reverse temperature–that’s what Jimmy and Roy were going through in their little space-ship! Tricked into the dangerous trip, ironic fate caused them to freeze at 40 below, though they were almost in the sun! Ring Around the Sun by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Future Science Fiction and Science Fiction Stories were …

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