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Readings from old sci-fi, fantasy, and other genres of trade paperbacks. Also featured: Original stories by A Drifting Leaf. Come along for the ride. Maybe drift yourself to sleep.

  1. The Pork Chop Tree, by James H. Schmitz

    Jun 17

    The Pork Chop Tree, by James H. Schmitz

    "The Pork Chop Tree" is a glimpse into James H. Schmitz's universe of The Hub, apparently with recurring characters featured in other stories. In this short, Trigger and Prof. Mantelish discover the dangers of a relationship between a plant and the humans it loves. This is, perhaps coincidentally, an alternate take on Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree." Both were first published in 1965. I'm reading this from Schmitz's short story collection, "A Pride of Monsters," published in paperback by Collier Books in 1973. Check out the cover art; it's bonkers. (Hardcover by MacMillan, 1970; both versions copyright 1970 by James H. Schmitz).

    20 min
  2. Greenface, by James H. Schmitz

    May 27

    Greenface, by James H. Schmitz

    "Greenface" is a monster story that takes place on a rustic resort camp. I'm reading this from a 1973 paperback, "A Pride of Monsters," published by Collier Books (Hardcover by MacMillan, 1970; both versions copyright 1970 by James H. Schmitz). The book compiles five monster stories written by James H. Schmitz. If you can't see the cover art on your podcast app, look it up on Google Images. It's bonkers. According to Wikipedia, Greenface was originally published in 1943 in an unknown publication. It was Schmitz's first published work.

    1h 10m
  3. The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 28

    May 20

    The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 28

    In this final chapter, Doctor Hudson states his decision before the court. This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

    7 min
  4. The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 27

    May 13

    The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 27

    After the grand jury reaches its verdict, Doctor Hudson considers his options. This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

    6 min
  5. The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 26

    May 9

    The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 26

    On the final day of the trial, Doctor Hudson's most damning actions come to light. This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

    16 min
  6. The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 25

    May 5

    The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 25

    In which our hero channels John Stuart Mill and utilitarianism to justify how he used advanced alien weapons technology to wage war and become ruler of the world. This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

    9 min
  7. The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 24

    Apr 27

    The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 24

    Our hero offers them the Earth. The whole thing. Literally.  This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

    17 min
  8. The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 23

    Apr 26

    The Stars Will Judge - Chapter 23

    An unlikely ally gives our hero a powerful hint. This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

    6 min
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Readings from old sci-fi, fantasy, and other genres of trade paperbacks. Also featured: Original stories by A Drifting Leaf. Come along for the ride. Maybe drift yourself to sleep.

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  • Creator
    The Sentimental Mechanic
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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