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

John Thurmon swore he'd be the first man on the moon. But he wasn't. He was only the first murderer. The First Man On The Moon by Alfred Coppel , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. In recent weeks with the addition of commercials in our podcast some listeners have told us they have chosen to lower their rating, solely based o...

A lot of glib fiction has been written about life on other planets, with space ships dropping down among alien races, zap guns decimating the enemy, while Our Hero goes after a Beautiful Princess. But Mr. Clarke takes the realistic approach. Encounter in the Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Anothe...

A magnificent race had died in that nova. The enigma was: why? The Star by Arthur C. Clarke , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. More 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts. This appears on Apple Podcasts Great Britain and was written by PrometheusUK, “Great stories and superb narration. This podcast is now the one I check first wh...

A short story of a grisly ride through a blizzard with a corpse! The Last Drive by Carl Jacobi, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Carl Richard Jacobi was an author and resident of Minneapolis Minnesota his entire life. Born in Minneapolis in 1908 Jacobi was a voracious reader as a youngster reading Jules Verne, Edgar Allan P...

The Tarks were attacking, the bosomy princess was clinging to him in terror, and Harold Smith realized he was at the end of his plot-line. What a dilemma! And what an opportunity!! The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Special thanks to Josh Jennings who bought us $25 worth of coffee!...

The castaway was a wanted man — but he didn’t know how badly he was wanted! The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Today we go back in time only 60 years ago to the pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine in January 1963. Turn to page 32 for The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D....

Perhaps you’re read how Everest has now been climbed? But have you heard of Planetary Survey? Here’s the real truth about it. Everest has been climbed twice. Everest by Isaac Asimov , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We receive a lot of suggestions and we listen to what you have to say. The idea to add super short stories w...

Walter Sills labored for years as an unknown laboratory worker—but at fifty he makes his great discovery! Fame, riches are to be his fate—until interference looms up in the form of a few unlikeable characters — and Nature herself! The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Future Fiction Ma...

Exiles on Mars face a barren future until Leonard Mark brings a glimpse of freedom. The Visitor by Ray Bradbury , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Another new 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. This one was written by Jedi1Josh who says, “Great Podcast. I’d like to hear more super short stories. Also is there any chance of do...

Like all her other plants from far-off worlds, Aunt Amy hoped the Venusian Rambler would win a prize. It hoped so too. Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. American fantasy and science fiction writer Margaret St. Clair makes her debut on the podcast today. She was born in Hutchinson Kansas...

A fallen satellite of the Planet Venus is the lure which leads three hunted beings to the mysterious island of smiling death! The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. The Moon That Vanished marks the debut of the woman known as "The Queen of Space Opera.” Born in Los Angeles in December 19...

It is a tough decision to make—whether to give up your life so you can live it over again! Hall of Mirrors by Fredric Brown, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We will admit that we have neglected our Facebook page, and our Twitter profile in the past but not anymore. You have encouraged us to promote The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast...

Martians were weak, sensitive, a dying race, frail and impotent before the superiority of master Earthmen. Only in the sly and mentally skillful game of Duchal might sons of the red planet emerge gloriously from their shells. Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith , that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Thanks to Rob who sent us a...

The slovenly wub might well have said: Many men talk like philosophers and live like fools. Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, this one from Archoneponymous who says, “Great Narration. This podcast has excellent stories told well.” Thank you Archo...

Having mastered probability lanes, man found an indefinite number of Earths—and everyone could have a planet all to himself, if he wanted. But there was one joker in the deal… Living Space by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Thanks to YouTube listener Sackanutz who recently bought us $10 worth of coffee, “Hope...

The atomic bomb meant, to most people, the end. To Henry Bemis it meant something far different—a thing to appreciate and enjoy. Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We are thankful for you and for all our listeners around the world. There are a lot of ways you can support our podcast, just...

Larry Thomas bought a cuckoo clock for his wife—without knowing the price he would have to pay. Beyond The Door by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We discovered a review on the podcast player Castbox from Jonathan Russell, “This show is great! If you like sci-fi you need to give this a listen. The narrator...

They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible? The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. We get a lot of comments on our YouTube Channel. This comes to us from HEAVYMETALmovie1981 “MORE scary werewolf stories please!!” We hear you and we have added Black Hound Of Dea...

"Destroy the Invader," the orders read—and Captain McPartland's expendable spacer flashed into suicidal battle. Invader From Infinity by George Whittington, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. George Whittington has been on the podcast before, about 14 months ago, with Space-Lane of No-Return. After an extensive search we coul...

It’s very difficult to find a good, sound, legal way of stopping an aggressor–when the victims always anxiously invite him to come in and take over! The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Another new 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Australia. Frankencute says, “My Favourite P...

Like every farmer on every planet, Duncan had to hunt down anything that damaged his crops—even though he was aware this was—The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak­­­­­­, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Special thanks to Gregory who bought us a coffee. “Thanks for taking us with you to other places, other realitie...

A ten-year-old boy grows up fast when history catches up with the human race! Tony and the Beetles by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. It’s been a while since we checked our ranking in countries around the world. We were pleasantly surprised and shocked, really, to discover that in the last 30 days The Lost...

Carthule was not the Earthman's god, but Carthule protected him while he was a guest in the temple—even if he tore the temple down! The Guest Rites by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Our latest 5-star rating and review was posted on Apple Podcasts Canada. Sgt. Spiff says, “A treasure trove of classic Sci...

Trying to connect hillbilly Bud Gregory with the atomic dust destroying America was like joining simple math and nuclear physics, but Dr. Murfree found the answer! The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Support the show - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV Merch - https://lostscifi.creator...

Almost everyone had a bomb shelter. You had to have one, in fact, you needed the latest model because the Russians were always developing new weapons that could penetrate the old bomb shelters. Foster You're Dead by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Thank you for your support of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re...