Best Asimov S Science Fiction Podcasts (2025)

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Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird 23:55

1d 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

2d 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

4d 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 Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley 41:54

5d 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

10d 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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Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - A Killer Aboard. No Weapons. Just One Mad Cook with a Frying Pan 43:07

12d 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

14d 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

17d 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 Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson - Not a Rocket. Not Human. Not Safe? 23:19

19d 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

21d 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

25d 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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The Avenger by Damon Knight - Earth’s Last Hope Was No Longer Human 39:51

28d 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

30d 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

1M 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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Master of the Asteroid by Clark Ashton Smith - Alone, Doomed, and Deified on a Forgotten Asteroid 41:59

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Survival is the Only Law on Mars 43:32

1M 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

1M 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 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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Eight Million Dollars From Mars by Winston Marks - Crime, Corruption, and Crimson Horizons 28:27

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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 Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett - A High-Stakes Chase Through Time Itself 31:26

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson - When Premonitions Become Reality: A Masterpiece of Sci-Fi Suspense 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Renwick, with too much time on his hands, was bored. He turned to Mead, in his discontent, only to discover some frightening aspects of his friend’s hobby of collecting children’s games and rhymes. Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Tony from the future recently bought us 20 coffees and had a request, “Since…

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Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara - A Classic Sci-Fi Adventure Exploring Artificial Intelligence and Cosmic Mystery 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Finding a cause worth dying for is no great trick—the Universe is full of them. Finding one worth living for is the genuine problem! Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. How many vintage science fiction authors won a Pulitzer Prize? Ray Bradbury never won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, but received a Pulitze…

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Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner - A Cosmic Battle for Survival 41:33

2M ago41:33

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An Earthman and Earthwoman are hurled through worlds within worlds by a diabolical weapon! Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Henry Kuttner has been on the podcast before in episode 82, 9 Kinda Short Sci-Fi Stories which was published on July 13th, 2023. Let’s jump in our time machine and spin the dials to…

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Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft - A Haunting Story of Madness and the Icy Grip of the Unknown 28:58

3M ago28:58

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A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor’s attempts at artificial refrigeration. Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The story of H. P. Lovecraft is a sad story. He lived a life marked by poverty, and personal loss. His early years were overshadowed by his father’s descent in…

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Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - A Chilling Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Tale from a Sci-Fi Grand Master 41:08

3M ago41:08

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The last living man on a world rendered utterly lifeless by all–consuming fire– how could he start life alone? Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. I love a great apocalyptic sci-fi tale, and today we have an exceptional one for you by a legendary author. Alfred Bester, a true icon of the genre, is honored in th…

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Momentum by Charles Dye - From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories in July 1951 23:07

3M ago23:07

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Just because an event "has to" happen, some people think that, of course, it will happen. It ain't necessarily so! Ballard had but a few hours to solve the problem, and he knew that the answer was there, before his eyes—if he could see it in time! Momentum by Charles Dye. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We are so thankful for your 5 star re…

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Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories May-June 1950 24:56

3M ago24:56

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It was a wonderful plan, a boon to humanity. And solving the parking problem would make a fortune for Slim and me. But when the secret got out… Parking Unlimited By Noel Loomis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Noel Loomis was born in Wakita, Oklahoma Territory in 1905, two years before it became a state. And if Wakita Oklahoma rings a bell …

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The Goggles of Dr Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - A Short Science Fiction Story from 1961 54:38

3M ago54:38

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To those who wear the goggles of Dr. Dragonet there is another world–of mystery, joy and, yes, terror… The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Fritz Leiber won more than his share of awards for his amazing work. He won six Hugo awards, three Nebula’s, a Bram Stoker, World Fantasy Award, he was posthumous…

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Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison - Training for the First Space Flight to Mars 42:38

3M ago42:38

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The important thing was that they survive. Men were needed who’d be able to explore the surface once the ship landed. Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to "Tony from the future" who bought us 20 coffees. Tony had this to say, “Just found this podcast and am addicted. My wife is a bit worried …

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A Moth by H. G. Wells - A Short Story from the "Father of Science Fiction" in The Pall Mall Gazette in 1895 30:43

3M ago30:43

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Two bitter rival scientists are locked in a feud that consumes their lives, but nature has a strange way of taking sides. When an eerie moth appears, the battle takes an unexpected and unsettling turn. A Moth by H. G. Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If today’s story sounds familiar but you're scratching your head thinking, I thought …

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Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Science Fiction Short Story from 1953 46:19

3M ago46:19

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Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule of war: Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’ve featured Robert Sheckley’s work quite often on the podcast. Potential, The Perfect Woman, The Deep Hole to China, The Monsters and the apocalyptic tale Proof of the Pudding are some of the …

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The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine April 1958 24:51

3M ago24:51

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The punishment had to fit more than just the crime—it had to suit every world in the Galaxy! The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s story was published just before Frank Herbert’s Old Rambling House, which we featured on the podcast about eight months ago. Open the April 1958 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction …

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The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Written by the Woman Who Invented Dark Fantasy 1:08:40

3M ago1:08:40

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Silently it waited in a woodland glen, baited with dreams to tempt… the strange lost company that time had forgot. The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Francis Stevens. But after today’s story you will probably never forget her. She has been called “the woman who invent…

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The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams - A Short Science Fiction Story from 1942 40:26

3M ago40:26

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It was only a slingshot, but it hurled more death than a thousand-pound bomb. Where did Tommy Sonofagun get those deadly pellets? The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Our last episode featured an author we had never showcased before, William Tenn, today another, Robert Moore Williams and o…

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Project Hush by William Tenn and Homesick by Lynn Venable - Two Stories from Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine 35:09

3M ago35:09

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The biggest job in history and it had to be done with complete secrecy. It was—which was just the trouble! Project Hush by William Tenn and What thrill is there in going out among the stars if coming back means bitter loneliness? Homesick by Lynn Venable. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Until today, we had never narrated a story by William …

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Goliah by Jack London - A Short Sci-Fi Story from 1908 published in The Red Magazine 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

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What if a single mysterious figure could bring the world’s armies to their knees and reshape society overnight? A future where science becomes the ultimate power—whether humanity is ready or not. Goliah by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We are so thankful for you. The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues to grow with new listeners ar…

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Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s 38:14

3M ago38:14

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The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at the torn derelict floating against the velvet void. Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How could he know his dreams should have been nightmares? Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. He’s not widely known, but he’s one of our favorites—Alfred Coppel returns…

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F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - Pulp Sci-Fi Short Story from 1939 38:20

3M ago38:20

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Lancelot Biggs was perhaps the worst second mate Captain Hanson had ever shipped, and he was convinced of it when he ruined their cargo. But how dumb a man is, may sometimes be a matter of opinion. F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Nelson S. Bond makes his debut on the podcast today with an interesting charac…

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The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H.G. Wells - Short Story Published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News 49:18

3M ago49:18

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What if you had the power to change reality with a single thought? An ordinary man discovers his limitless abilities—only to learn that absolute power comes with devastating consequences. Our story was first published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells. Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Lancelot Big…

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The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft - Cosmic Horror Weird Fiction from Amazing Stories in 1927 1:32:43

4M ago1:32:43

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In 1927 Amazing Stories had this to say about our next episode, We could wax rhapsodical in our praise, as the story is one of the finest pieces of literature it has been our good fortune to read. The theme is original, and yet fantastic enough to make it rise head and shoulders above many contemporary scientifiction stories. You will not regret ha…

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The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Vintage Science Fiction from the 1950s 43:43

4M ago43:43

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The aliens wouldn't accept help, though their world was about to explode. They were adolescents. Adolescence is the time when you aren't smart enough to ask for help… The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. In a world filled with science fiction one can never ever hear enough Harlan Ellison stories! Fr…

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