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

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

Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars. Join us several times a week as we unearth timeless tales penned by the luminaries of vintage sci-fi literature. From the visionary minds of Philip K. Dick to the poetic prose of Ray Bradbury, from the boundless imagination of Isaac Asimov to the pioneering works of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Harlan Ellison, and countless others, we bring you short stories that have shaped the genre for generations. Prepare to journey back in time a hundred years, or more, to an era when these awe-inspiring narratives first graced the pages of pulp magazines and sci-fi anthologies. Yet, paradoxically, our destination often lies in the distant future, where the echoes of these literary marvels continue to resonate. Guiding us through this celestial voyage is our narrator, Scott Miller, who serves as your companion and guide as we traverse the cosmos, exploring the wonders of yesteryear and the possibilities of tomorrow. Join us as we navigate the depths of space and time, embarking on an adventure that transcends the boundaries of imagination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s

    1 DAY AGO

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

    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 to the podcast today! You’ve enjoyed his thrilling space adventures before with Runaway, The First Man on the Moon, Wreck Off Triton, and The Flight of the Eagle. Now, from the Fall 1949 issue of Planet Stories, the treasure hunt begins on page 61, Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    3 DAYS AGO

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

    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 character, Lancelot Biggs. Bond wrote 14 short stories featuring Mr. Biggs, and in time we hope to narrate all of them. Nelson Slade Bond was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1908. While he was still in high school he reviewed plays for the Philadelphia Enquirer. He went to Marshall College from 1932 to 1934 and edited the college newspaper, The Parthenon. He met his future wife, Betty Folsom at Marshall and they married in 1934. He briefly worked for his fathers public relations agency but realized he could make more money by writing. And he wrote! Bond wrote more than 200 short stories, more than 200 radio scripts which included stories for the radio drama The Lone Ranger. He also penned about 80 TV scripts. Nelson S. Bond and Betty Folsom were married for 72 years until his passing in 2006 at the age of 97. We will find our story in Fantastic Adventures in November 1939. Turn to page 34, F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  3. The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H.G. Wells - Short Story Published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News

    4 DAYS AGO

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

    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 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. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  4. The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft - Cosmic Horror Weird Fiction from Amazing Stories in 1927

    6 DAYS AGO

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

    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 having read this marvelous tale. The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We appreciate your 5-star ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts! If you haven’t left one yet, we’d really appreciate it. Plus, you can leave a review on Apple Podcasts in your country, even if you usually listen elsewhere. This 5-star review was posted by Doctorwoo on Apple Podcasts Canada, “Bingeable Classic Sci-Fi. Wow. Just wow! I have put all my other extensive podcast listening on hold, and I’m listening only to past episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Scott for accompanying me on my winter runs, weight lifting sessions, and chores around the house. Scott’s selection of stories is right on the money, and his voice and characterizations are the work of a master. Thank You!” Thank you Doctorwoo!!  When we launched The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, our goal was to spotlight truly forgotten science fiction short stories—many of which had never been narrated before. But we’ve been listening to you, and your requests have taken us in unexpected directions. H. P. Lovecraft’s stories have been recorded many times, so we hadn’t planned to include them. However, your enthusiasm made us rethink that decision, and now we realize this is a story we should have shared long ago. So here it is—thanks to you! From the September 1927 issue of Amazing Stories, our eerie tale can be found on page 556, The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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. The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 33m
  5. The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Vintage Science Fiction from the 1950s

    13 FEB

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

    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! From the pages of Super-Science Fiction in February 1957 let’s go as fast as we can to page 68 for a story credited to Ellis Hart but in reality penned by Mr. Ellison, The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 having read this marvelous tale. The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  6. The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - 1960s Classic Science Fiction

    12 FEB

    The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - 1960s Classic Science Fiction

    The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of… The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you enjoy today’s story by Donald E. Westlake, you might also like The Spy in the Elevator, another Westlake tale we narrated about 10 months ago. Originally published in Amazing Stories in March 1961, today’s treat can be found on page 96. The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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 ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  7. The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - 1960's Science Fiction Short Story from If

    8 FEB

    The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - 1960's Science Fiction Short Story from If

    The island was drowning—if they failed to find some common ground, both of them were doomed. The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts, this from Alec in the Scottish Boarders on Apple Podcasts Great Britain. “Alec had this to say, “Best thing since sliced bread!! My absolute favorite podcast! I love science fiction, this podcast gets me through long days at work, Scott’s narration really brings these stories to life and fires my imagination. Thanks Scott.” Thank you Alec. Your review and others inspires us to work harder and release more episodes faster, thank you for that and please keep em coming! We appreciate everything you do to support us and many of you have asked us how you can help. If you haven’t already left us a review on Apple Podcasts or a 5 star rating on Spotify that would be helpful. We’ve also made a much bigger commitment to social media so you can easily like and share which helps new people discover us. There’s a Facebook page for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast which is a great place to connect with us and we have Twitter, Instagram, and we just added Threads, Tik Tok and Bluesky. There are links for all of them in the description, and thanks in advance for all of you who choose to like, follow and share our posts. Mack is back, Mack Reynolds, that is. Open your copy of the January 1960 issue of If Worlds of Science Fiction to page 5, The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of… The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottscifiguy ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. The Judge's House by Bram Stoker an Episode Swap with the Just Chills Podcast

    6 FEB

    The Judge's House by Bram Stoker an Episode Swap with the Just Chills Podcast

    Today on the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we will do something we have never done, and something we may never do again. An episode swap with another podcast. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Several of you have suggested we do an episode swap with another podcast and today your request has been fulfilled. We’ve been approached before but never felt like it was a good fit, until now. We wouldn’t do an episode swap with just any podcaster, we had to find a quality podcast that we knew you would enjoy. I am excited to share an episode from Just Chills - Short Scary Stories, a horror podcast featuring classic stories from writers like Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley and M R James. If you enjoy stories that make your pulse quicken and send a chill down your spine, this is the perfect treat for you. So, sit back, maybe leave a light on, and dive into this spooky tale. And don’t forget, if you enjoy this story, subscribe to Just Chills wherever you get your podcasts. The link is in the description. Just Chills Link: https://pod.link/1709713164 From the author of Dracula, a student seeks solitude in a small village with an isolated old house. But the rats decide to keep him company... The Judge's House by Bram Stoker, here’s Taesha from Just Chills… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The island was drowning—if they failed to find some common ground, both of them were doomed. The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV =========================== 🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast Twitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Threads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social ===========================  ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 Anonymous Listener $25 Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 Anonymous Listener $5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

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Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars. Join us several times a week as we unearth timeless tales penned by the luminaries of vintage sci-fi literature. From the visionary minds of Philip K. Dick to the poetic prose of Ray Bradbury, from the boundless imagination of Isaac Asimov to the pioneering works of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Harlan Ellison, and countless others, we bring you short stories that have shaped the genre for generations. Prepare to journey back in time a hundred years, or more, to an era when these awe-inspiring narratives first graced the pages of pulp magazines and sci-fi anthologies. Yet, paradoxically, our destination often lies in the distant future, where the echoes of these literary marvels continue to resonate. Guiding us through this celestial voyage is our narrator, Scott Miller, who serves as your companion and guide as we traverse the cosmos, exploring the wonders of yesteryear and the possibilities of tomorrow. Join us as we navigate the depths of space and time, embarking on an adventure that transcends the boundaries of imagination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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