Best Tales From The Trunk Podcasts (2025)

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The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham 33:21

1d ago33:21

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Hall and Upjohn had to escape from that "No-man's-land" on Mercury. But to form a plan, they had to think—and their captors could read minds. The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It’s 1942. The world is at war, but on newsstands across America, another kind of battle rages—in the pulp pages of Pla…

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The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart 27:28

5d ago27:28

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Privileged we are to bring you this historic story—one which will warm the manly hearts of the legion of devoted admirers of that venerable fantasist, Arthur Wright Beemis. The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue. Five months ago Mr. Grue bought us $25 worth of coffee and today …

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The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells 37:21

6d ago37:21

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Marooned on a world within a world, aided by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest battle—to bring life to dying Mars. The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Basil Wells makes his debut on the podcast today. Born in 1912 in Springboro, Pennsylvania, Wells wrote science fiction…

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Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith 53:10

8d ago53:10

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A ruthless metal monster is programmed to destroy—and only one man can stop it. Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Edward Elmer Smith, better known as “Doc” Smith, was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, back in 1890. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1914, and later worked a…

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The Nobles are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox 12:20

12d ago12:20

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Together they discussed the Nobles—the old prospector and the weary, frightened man. Then—utter terror struck! The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s featured fiction is like a bite-sized candy bar—same rich ingredients, just in a smaller package. Arthur Jean Cox, born in 1929, was a science fictio…

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Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury AKA The Long Years 35:47

13d ago35:47

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A shattered Earth suddenly remembered poor Hathaway, marooned all alone there on Mars by the mad rush homeward. But—was Hathaway alone? Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. From time to time, we feature stories that were published in more than one magazine—often under different titles. That means we sometimes…

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The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor 47:18

15d ago47:18

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The professor invented a perfume that would never come off! He didn't know it was irresistible. The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author Harold Lawlor was born in 1910—though sources differ on whether his birthplace was Ireland or Chicago. Little is known about his life, but between 1942 and 1953, he…

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The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden 23:17

17d ago23:17

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When a brilliant inventor tries to control volcanic eruptions with a mechanical valve, his bold experiment threatens to unleash fiery chaos on an unsuspecting world. The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Is Humorous Historical Science Fiction a real genre? I have no idea—but if it isn’t, someone better invent it…

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The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst 59:13

18d ago59:13

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A fascinating story about a heinous crime and its strange aftermath. The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Calling Paul Ernst a prolific writer barely scratches the surface—he penned over 200 short stories across multiple genres, with around 170 in science fiction alone. He contributed nearly 40 tales to Weir…

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Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison 30:33

20d ago30:33

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When a driven man arrives at a cemetery world, what else can it be but journey's end—and the start of a new one? Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We received this message on our Facebook page from Stevie Fogarty in Tipperary Ireland, “Hi Scott. I stumbled across The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast by total accident…

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The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long 33:00

21d ago33:00

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For ages Mankind labelled Mercury a dead world—a red-hot, seething outpost of hell. Too late Rawley learned of the hideous life that molten, steaming planet spawned! The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A huge thank you to all our incredible listeners! Because of you, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the #1 Sci…

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The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones 44:29

22d ago44:29

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A Certain Young Man Finds Dying a Profitable Business. The secret of one of the strangest professions in the world. An Adventure of a Professional Corpse - The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. I have to admit, I’d never heard of H. Bedford-Jones until I came across this story—and what a discovery! As…

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Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird 23:55

25d ago23:55

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A brief tale of the dismal success of a scientist's experiment. Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another podcast, another debut—this time for author Edwin Baird. Best known as the first editor of Weird Tales magazine, Baird helped launch the iconic American fantasy and horror pulp, whose first issue was dat…

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The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis 23:06

26d ago23:06

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When a skeptical professor steps into the mind of a former student’s fiancée, he discovers a surreal landscape shaped by vanity, obsession, and alarming emptiness. A sharp and unsettling exploration of how our inner worlds reveal far more than we intend. The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Clive Staples Lewis, o…

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The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris 35:32

27d ago35:32

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Before David’s startled gaze the newcomer placed his right hand to his left shoulder and removed the left arm. He then proceeded to dismember himself until only a torso, head and one arm remained. The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A new debut on the podcast today: the first woman to publish science f…

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The One With The AI Readiness Truth - Fred Stacey CEO Cloud Tech Gurus E218 29:51

27d ago29:51

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“The One With The AI Readiness Truth” with Fred Stacey CEO Cloud Tech Gurus in CX Passport Episode 218🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Fred Stacey 1:30 Why every contact center is the same… and different 4:46 What it takes to be AI-ready today 7:39 The legacy tech trap…

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The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley 41:54

28d ago41:54

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A quest for identity meets the shadows of societal perception. As Rosina struggles to be seen, will she reclaim her voice or remain lost in the darkness? The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. You may be wondering why this episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast took longer to appear than a ghost at a séance. At the …

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The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft 1:24:41

1M ago1:24:41

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A man and his uncle set out to scientifically investigate a crumbling home steeped in centuries of death and decay. But as night falls, they confront a grotesque, unseen horror feeding on the living—a parasitic evil that may be older than the house itself. The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The Shunned Hous…

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The one with the new studio - Jessica “JP” Posey, Senior Director of CX for Kit E217 33:34

1M ago33:34

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“The one with the new studio” with Jessica “JP” Posey, Senior Director of CX for Kit in CX Passport Episode 217🎧 What’s in the episode?... (Special Kit offer JUST for CX Passport listeners is in the episode) In this episode of CX Passport, host Rick Denton is joined by Jessica “JP” Posey, the Senior D…

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Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - A Killer Aboard. No Weapons. Just One Mad Cook with a Frying Pan 43:07

1M ago43:07

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"Cooking," explained Lancelot Biggs, "is simply a matter of chemistry." But he didn't expect that he'd have to prove that statement! Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Nelson S. Bond wrote 14 stories featuring the exploits of the eccentric space explorer Lancelot Biggs. Biggs debuted on the podc…

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Infiltration by Algis Budrys - What if the monsters are more human than we are? 28:45

1M ago28:45

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If werewolves exist, they don't necessarily conform to all the superstitions people have. They may even know fear…. Infiltration by Algis Budrys. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for making The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast one of the most popular science fiction podcasts on the planet—streamed in 188 countries worldwide! That’s nearly every…

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Con-Fen by James R. Adams 22:10

1M ago22:10

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The Shisti and the Assistant Shisti of Mars chose Chicago, U.S.A., for their vacation spot. No worries; they were invisible. Plenty of rich food; the joint was loaded. A whole year of frolicking in store. Only one thing they overlooked—there was a curious convention going on. Con-Fen by James R. Adams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This e…

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The one with mean girls - Beth Karawan CoFounder / EVP at Imprint CX E216 29:12

1M ago29:12

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“The one with mean girls” with Beth Karawan CoFounder / EVP at Imprint CX in CX Passport Episode 216🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Beth Karawan 1:26 Why Beth felt like the “new girl” in CX 3:16 How customer experience redefined her work 5:25 Challenging the CX status…

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The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson - Not a Rocket. Not Human. Not Safe? 23:19

1M ago23:19

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If the alien space craft was not a rocket ship, what was it? And an even bigger question: should they investigate—or run for their lives! The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Gordon R. Dickson returns to our podcast today. His debut story was No Shield From the Dead in August 2024. From Imagination Stories of S…

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The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London - A Tale of Rivalry, Revelation, and the Shattering of Nature’s Laws 41:57

1M ago41:57

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Can the moving out of line of even the smallest atom of the Inscrutable pattern of the Universe, bring down the whole great edifice in instantaneous, crashing holocaust? The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Did you know we take story requests for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast? We do! Just send us an email and l…

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Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - Infinite Paths, One Fate: Can the Past Truly Be Changed? 20:29

2M ago20:29

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There is an infinite number of paths through a lens between an object point and its image point-and no matter how many changes of path you make, have you changed anything? Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Fritz Leiber is one of about 25 men and women from the golden age of pulp science fiction to rece…

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REPLAY The one with the rapid recovery - Celia Fleischaker, CMO & Amberly Dressler, VP Corporate Marketing isolved E187 38:50

2M ago38:50

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... I’m taking a break so enjoy a very impactful rerun…🎤🎞️What does service recovery look like even with an approaching hurricane? “The one with the rapid recovery” with Celia Fleischaker, CMO & Amberly Dressler, VP Corporate Marketing for isolved in CX Passport Episode 187🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTER…

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The Avenger by Damon Knight - Earth’s Last Hope Was No Longer Human 39:51

2M ago39:51

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Karson was creating a superman to fight the weird super-monsters who had invaded Earth. But he was forgetting one tiny thing—like calls to like. The Avenger by Damon Knight. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The very first Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association was presented to Robert Heinlein in 1975. Tod…

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The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft - They Spoke of the Unseen… Until It Spoke Back 25:42

2M ago25:42

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Two men debate the limits of human understanding while sitting atop an ancient, haunted burial ground—only to be confronted by a terror that defies all form and logic. What lurks beyond language and reason may not just exist… it may be waiting. The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you’re enjoying the show, we…

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A World to Die For by Sam Carson - To Build, to Love, to Stand Among Titans 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Titans respect men who create, and add to the betterment of others. Surely it is brave to be a Titan and muchly in love. A World to Die For by Sam Carson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author Sam Carson is making his debut on the podcast. He is another of those authors that we know almost nothing about. Don’t know when or where he was bor…

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What is Southwest Thinking?! - LinkedIn live replay with Sam Stern E214 34:58

2M ago34:58

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“What is Southwest Thinking?!” REPLAY of earlier LinkedIn live with Sam Stern - CX Passport Episode 214🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Replay of LinkedIn Live with Sam Stern 1:25 Southwest changes course: Bags no longer fly free 3:37 Customer reactions: Loyalty, emotion, and be…

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Master of the Asteroid by Clark Ashton Smith - Alone, Doomed, and Deified on a Forgotten Asteroid 41:59

2M ago41:59

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They worshipped him as a god, this man condemned to death on that lonely world, Master Of The Asteroid By Clark Ashton Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Grab a copy of the October 1932 issue of Wonder Stories magazine and you’ll find today’s story featured right on the cover. Flip to page 434 — yes, this magazine numbered its pages con…

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The Crystal Man by Edward Page Mitchell - The Curious Case of the Vanishing Body 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Long before superheroes, there was… The Crystal Man. A tale of a vanishing body and visible consequences. He was H.G. Wells before Wells. The Crystal Man by Edward Page Mitchell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today we introduce you to an author that some refer to as “the lost giant of American science fiction.” Perfect for The Lost Sci-Fi…

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Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke - The Long Sleep and the Longer Exile 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Exiled to an utterly remote future, Trevindor thought he suffered the ultimate punishment . . . until he met the second exile—and learned that the Universe holds things more fearful even than loneliness! Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. More 5 Star Reviews on Apple Podcasts! This one from Molasar7 on Ap…

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Old Crompton's Secret by Harl Vincent - In the Shadows of Progress, One Man Dared to Play God 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Tom's extraordinary machine glowed—and the years were banished from Old Crompton's body. But there still remained, deep-seated in his century-old mind, the memory of his crime. Old Crompton's Secret By Harl Vincent. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Harl Vincent was born Harold Vincent Schoepflin in Buffalo, New York, in October 1893. He wrot…

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The one with the hierarchy of opportunity - Ian Storm Dir Strategic Solutions at Aspect Software E213 29:34

2M ago29:34

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“The one with the hierarchy of opportunity” Ian Storm Dir Strategic Solutions at episode sponsor Aspect Software in episode 213🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Ian Storm 1:54 Where companies go wrong with AI and experience strategy 5:40 Snowball vs. avalanche: A better…

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Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Survival is the Only Law on Mars 43:32

2M ago43:32

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Mars' fever they called it. Could the wild boy cheat the Red Planet's skeleton deserts and the dogged trailers from Port Laribee? Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. You might not know of Raymond Z. Gallun, and yes his last name rhymes with balloon. He was a significant figure in the development of moder…

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Man–Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest 43:35

2M ago43:35

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One man alone on a planet of death. — A deadly robot made especially to pursue a human being. Was it just a cruel sport devised for some bloodthirsty pleasure? Built to Kill, Programmed to Chase—The Ultimate Predator Has No Mercy. Man-Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s featured author is James Rosenqu…

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Forever by Robert Sheckley - Living Forever Comes at a Price 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Of all the irksome, frustrating, maddening discoveries—was there no way of keeping it discovered? Forever by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Robert Sheckley has been a frequent contributor to our podcast and there are still many of his stories to narrate in the future. When this tale appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction magaz…

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The one with the resilience - Tabitha Dunn E212 26:32

2M ago26:32

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“The one with the resilience” with Tabitha Dunn in CX Passport Episode 212🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Tabitha Dunn 2:12 CX around the world: Cultural nuance and customer individuality 4:51 Reducing call volume the right way 8:48 Building CX teams from the ground u…

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The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker - Humanity’s Last Days Before the Freeze 46:31

2M ago46:31

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Alone in a world buried by endless snow and ice the last man on Earth drifts through a twilight of silence and memory. Time has lost all meaning... The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The year was 1926 and although there had been science fiction stories in magazines, there had never been an entire…

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Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long - After Mars, Earth Is Just a Memory 25:04

2M ago25:04

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When you've been to Mars, when you've struggled with men and ships and supplies like some tremendous Herculean figure in the morning of the world, you'll never really feel at home on Earth... Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We don’t usually tease the next episode before sharing the story you’re about to h…

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The one where she’s a diplomat - Deanna Stearns E211 25:11

3M ago25:11

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️This month’s CX OpenToWork seeker in “The one where she’s a diplomat” with Deanna Stearns in CX Passport Episode 211🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Deanna Stearns 2:06 Why CX is all about connections and diplomacy 5:28 Creating experiences customers actually want 9:31…

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Eight Million Dollars From Mars by Winston Marks - Crime, Corruption, and Crimson Horizons 28:27

3M ago28:27

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Pauker had killed ten men to get eight million dollars. Now his flight to Mars would insure his safety from justice. Or would it? Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston Marks. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to Someone, and yes, sometimes people really do choose to be anonymous when they buy us a coffee. Someone bought u…

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The Crystal Egg by H. G. Wells - A Window to Another World 51:28

3M ago51:28

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A curious antique dealer discovers a strange crystal egg that reveals eerie glimpses of an alien world teeming with life. As he obsesses over its mysteries, he begins to question whether the visions are mere reflections—or a window into something watching him back. Todays story was first published in The New Review, in May 1897, The Crystal Egg by …

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The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick - Not All Monsters Come From Outer Space 35:52

3M ago35:52

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Something is wrong with Dad… Charlie knows it, but no one believes him. Is it all in his head, or has something terrifying taken his father’s place? The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Philip K. Dick, what a mind. It has been said that Dick believed he was living in two timelines simultaneously, one as himsel…

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The one with XLAs - Doug Rabold E210 27:25

3M ago27:25

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know... 🎤🎞️“The one with XLAs” with Doug Rabold in CX Passport Episode 210🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Doug Rabold 2:04 What are XLA’s and why do they matter? 5:43 The difference between SLAs and XLAs 7:32 How XLA’s improve both customer and employee experience 11:32 Treating…

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The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett - A High-Stakes Chase Through Time Itself 31:26

3M ago31:26

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Tampering with events of the past could bring disastrous results in the future. It was why Brek was given a pair of six-guns to catch—The Time Snatcher, by Randall Garrett. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Who doesn’t love a good time travel story? This one reminds me of the 1994 sci-fi movie Timecop starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Ron Si…

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A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith and The Rag Thing by Donald A. Wollheim 23:32

3M ago23:32

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A creature in the night hunting for fresh meat. Hunting in a way that never fails. A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith. And, If heat and moisture and greasy chemical compounds once combined to make life, the laziness of a slattern landlady might cause them to combine again. In that case, the results would not be pretty. The Rag Thing by Do…

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Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov, also known as Green Patches - The Creatures, and the Truth! 42:25

3M ago42:25

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It was a lovable little creature, anxious to help solve the troubles of the world. Moreover, it had the answer! But what man ever takes free advice? The Creatures, and the Truth! Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Did you know that you can leave comments on individual episodes on Spotify? Tonypegel had t…

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