The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

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 stories are phenomenal! Thanks.” Thank you Amgreenbean...

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 been a God send. I have an hour commute to work ever...

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 gratifying. Peter Schreyer from Antwerp, Belgium sa...

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 Science fiction but also the art of audio books. You...

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 sci-fi and the narrator’s voice is perfect for it...

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 destiny. You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton , that’...

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 face of annihilation. The Star by H. G. Wells , th...

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 on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It’s been more than tw...

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 letting me have the pleasure of hearing this story.” C...

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 listeners who buy us a a coffee! Chrystene bought u...

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 lived in California. The only thing I could find ab...

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 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and says, “What...

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 who have expressed your concern. Our plan was to...

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 enthralled.” Thank you Gpop we appreciate you for taking...

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 Stars and says, “Worthy of the Mindwebs comparison!...

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 led what are currently the countries of Colombia,...

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 today’s story? The answer coming up. Charles Einstei...

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 with you. When you do we’ll send you free science...

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 countries, claimed #2 in 14 others, and secured a...

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 because I was searching for another story by Ludwig a...

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 and you will receive a 20 book box set of our vinta...

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 and you will get a 20 book box set of audiobooks. N...

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. Thanks to another listener for buying us $15 worth of coffee anonymously. We appreciate all our listeners around the world. If you want to show your support by buying us a coffee there’s a link in the description. ☕ Buy...

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 Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV We’re...

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 was published in a magazine with a rather unusual n...