Science Fiction Shorts

J. Arthur Wetenkamp
  • 4.9 (10)
  • SCIENCE FICTION

I read sci-fi stories to you while you drive to work, walk the dog, or try and fall asleep. Then maybe I give you my thoughts on the story, followed by you tweeting me your own commentary. We all become best friends and fly away in hover cars into a binary sunset.

  1. 09/02/2023

    The Monkey's Paw

    You might have heard this one before. Or at least heard of it. Live reading of my first read through. Experience it with me.

    40 min

  2. 01/20/2023

    Selections From Le Morte d'Arthur

    Ye olde friend J. Arthur returns to put some Medieval prose in your ear. It ain't science, but it is fiction and it's short. Frankly I don't konw why the Penguin Galaxy collection contains a fantasy novel in it. I guess Dune is half fantasy so it wasn't such a stretch to include The Once and Future King, which is what I read recently which made me think to record some of the source material. Enjoy.

    46 min

  3. 02/04/2022

    Book Review: Project Hail Mary

    I'm reviewing a NEW book on SFS this week. That's right, a book that was written in the 21st century. A first! And joining me, the friend that recommended it to me, Mark "The Bad Movie Recommender" himself. The topic of this episode is Andy Weir's latest hard science fiction novel Project Hail Mary. As per usual, we spoil everything so if you are sensitive to that kind of thing, read the book first. But you don't get to find out if I liked it until you listen to the episode...

    49 min

  4. 12/05/2021

    An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

    A live reading of a short story by American Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. Is it science fiction? You decide.

    39 min

  5. 11/16/2021

    Book Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth

    I continue my Verne kick with a review of Jules' epic 1864 novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, otherwise know as Rampant Usage of Revealing Chapter Titles Not Included in the Original Publication.

    38 min

  6. 11/11/2021

    In the Year 2889

    I bought a couple Jules Verne books but haven't cracked 'em yet. So I thought it'd be fun to introduce myself to the Vernmeister by reading one of his short stories on SFS. Join me in my first Verne experience and find out what an 1880er thought the 2880's might be like.

    1 hr

  7. 10/21/2021

    Strain

    It's time to finally get some L. Ron under our belts. Ok that didn't come out the way I wanted it to. But Mr. Hubbard is indeed the subject of this episode of SFS, or rather his short story Strain from 1942 is. Let's get weird!

    45 min

  8. 10/07/2021

    Book Reviews: Harry Potter and The Star

    No, it's not a book review of a heretofore known novel in the HP series – it's two book reviews. Except one of them isn't so much a book as it is a short story. Toni Hansen debuts on SFS to discuss J. K. Rowling's renowned novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Then we switch gears and review what might be the best 4 page PDF ever created: The Star, by Arthur C. Clarke

    49 min
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I read sci-fi stories to you while you drive to work, walk the dog, or try and fall asleep. Then maybe I give you my thoughts on the story, followed by you tweeting me your own commentary. We all become best friends and fly away in hover cars into a binary sunset.

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  • Creator
    J. Arthur Wetenkamp
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 J. Arthur Wetenkamp
  • Show Website
    Science Fiction Shorts