Ever done anything for no particular reason at all ? Ever feel as if you were arguing with yourself? Do you sometimes get the feeling that you’re really two people who are at odds over the basic rights and wrongs of life? . . . The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s story appeared in the short lived Avon Science Fiction And Fantasy Reader. It was the second and last issue published in the ASFAFR in April 1953. We will discover this intriguing tale on...

In a future where human contact is almost eliminated by The Machine, Vashti’s tranquil, isolated life is interrupted by a plea from her son, to experience the world outside the Machine’s influence. As Vashti struggles to understand his desire to see the stars from the Earth’s surface, a profound disconnect between their realities begins to emerge. The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Our latest 5 star review is from MaddzW via Apple Podcasts, Great...

When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated. There are many ways to do this. And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them. An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The February 1957 issue of Fantastic magazine contained a story we heard not that long ago, The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg. There was also a story in that magazine on page 86 by Ralph Burke, but it was really written by one of our favorite...

It's a long life, when you’re immortal. To retain sanity you've got to be unemotional. To be unemotional, you can't fall in love… Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for listening to our podcast and for your incredible reviews. We’re getting more comments than ever on YouTube. Phantomwelds says, “Thanks for all the wonderful stories Scott, I’ve been keeping up for about 2 years now and I appreciate your skill level as well as the casual...

Orthedrin, maxiton and glutamic acid—they were the prescription that made him king of his world! Oh, Rats! By Miriam Allen De Ford, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is a great vintage science fiction story. You’ll find it in the December 1961 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine on page 68, Oh, Rats! By Miriam Allen De Ford… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It's a long life, when you’re immortal. To retain sanity you've got to be unemotional. To be unemotional, you can't fall...

It wasn't that Kroll enjoyed watching the traitors broken in body and spirit. But why did they keep insisting they were innocent before—The Inquisitor. By Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg has been on the podcast many times with The Mystery of Deneb IV, Never Trust a Thief, Planet of the Angry Giants, Monsters that Once Were Men and several others. He returns today with a short story from December 1956 that appeared in...

When Geiger counters all over America went into too-high gear, Dr. David Murfree knew there was only one man to see–Bud Gregory, the hillbilly genius of the atom! The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Peetee Bee who gave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Great Britain. “Well narrated. My go to for old sci-fi brilliantly narrated - no need for sound effects or background music. Keep ‘em coming I’m almost up to date. Thank you for a...

The Morgue Ship had gleaned information from space that would end the three hundred year war, knowledge that would defeat the aggressor Martians—if Brandon could carry it to Earth. Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’ll find today’s story in the Winter 1944 issue of Planet Stories magazine. Peruse the pages and you will see stories by Albert DePina, Joseph Farrell, Wilbur S. Peacock, Manfred A. Carter and others that we haven’t shared on our podcast...

The Luckiest Man Alive–obviously, will be the man who’s chosen “Mister Earth”! The Luckiest Man Alive by William Morrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for your support. There are many ways you can show your support for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Dave Wiseman chose to buy is 5 coffees and he had this to say, “As Tina turner once said - simply the best.” Thanks Dave! If you’d like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee...

Something went wrong… and Ed Fletcher got mixed up in the biggest thing in his life. Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another day and another Philip K. Dick story that became a movie. If Adjustment Team doesn’t ring a bell, maybe The Adjustment Bureau will. The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt was released in 2011, received positive reviews from critics and did almost $128 million worldwide at the box office. Adjustment Team was...

No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield. Yet he was defenseless. No Shield from the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re excited to welcome Gordon R. Dickson to our podcast for the first time today. Dickson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1923. After his father died, he and his mother moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1937. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946.  Gordon R. Dickson wrote more than 140 short stories and...

The thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts… but those of a frustrated machine are longer–and deadlier! Someday by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is one of my favorite stories. As you’re listening ask yourself what movie or movies this Isaac Asimov story may have inspired. Then comment, on the platforms where you can, like Apple Podcasts if you leave a review, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Podbean, and YouTube and let us know what movies you think might have been...

Halloway stared down at Earth, and his brain tore loose and screamed, Man, man, how'd you get in a mess like this, in a rocket a million miles past the moon, shooting for Mars and danger and terror and maybe death. Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We continue to receive many requests every week for more Ray Bradbury stories. We don’t want to disappoint you so Bradbury is back. Beginning on page 42 in Planet Stories magazine in the Spring of 1946, Defense...

Amnesia? Well, maybe—but how and where had he earned that $50,000? Blank? By Randall Garrett, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Irma Stolfo on Apple Podcasts Australia who left us a 5 Star review! “Simply the best. Scott your work is outstanding. I love sci-fi now and am especially hooked on these vintage short stories. Quick and easy and so full of character and action. Your narration is pure perfection. Thank you.” Thank you Irma. If you haven’t already left us a 5 star...

In a future society where murder is almost unheard of, the mysterious death of a young girl in Central Park shocks the public and puzzles investigators. The Akkra Case by Miriam Allen de Ford, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Miriam Allen DeFord has never been on our podcast until today. Born in 1888, in Philadelphia, she is best known for her contributions to science fiction, mystery, and true crime. DeFord’s career spanned many decades, during which she produced almost 100 short...

A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something much the same can be said of the gunman, too… Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine has been published under a number of different titles, starting as Astounding Stories of Super-Science in January 1930. Today’s story can be found in the December 1960 issue of Analog on page 104, Gun For Hire by Mack...

It's one thing to blow a bubble of glib, journalistic lies. Quite another to have that bubble burst in a nightmarish, green beyond. The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Earp Unpaso who gave us our first 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts Finland.“Absolutely Great. I found this podcast about a year ago and have been a fan ever since then. What makes this so good, is the narrator. He really puts his mind and heart in every episode. He doesn’t...

What was the mystery of this great ship from the dark, deep reaches of space? For, within its death-filled chambers—was the avenue of life! Derelict by Alan E. Nourse, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We heard Alan E. Nourse three times in the first thirty-four episodes of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast but he hasn’t been heard from in almost two years. We will remedy that today with a spacefaring saga that is sure to delight your ears. Pick up your May 1953 issue of If World of Science...

Quintuplets alone would be bad enough, without a census taker who could count them in advance! Second Census by John Victor Peterson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’ve done it once again, found an author that we know almost nothing about. We don’t know when or where he was born or when he passed. But John Victor Peterson wrote more than most authors who remain almost unknown. Almost twenty published short stories and one novel, beginning with Martyrs Don't Mind Dying in 1938 and...

Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clark, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today on the podcast you will hear the very first published story written by then 19 year old Arthur C. Clarke. It’s a story we probably never would have discovered if not for sci-fi aficionado Jesse Willis. In fact, there are many stories you have heard that he has shared with us. He has a database of more than 7,000 pdf files that you can download and enjoy and a lot more too, at https://www.sffaudio.com. Your 5 star...

All of us have a purpose in life; among us are those whose duty is to act as guardians for those who have a mission to perform. Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s story appeared on the cover of Amazing Stories in December 1944. Turn to page 12, Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The first story ever published by Arthur C. Clarke. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee...

The Master Astrologer was willing to give his life—if only the torch of what little learning existed in the land could be passed on. Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Let’s turn back the clock 82 years to the Spring 1942 issue of Science Fiction Quarterly. This is our second story from that issue, not that long ago we heard from George R. Hahn and Gangway for Homer. Open the magazine to page 118, Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi...

To Kworn the object was a roadblock, threatening his life. But it was also a high road to a magnificent future! On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Australia, psiberlife says, “Excellent. The best reader you could hope for with the best stories.” Thanks psiberlife! If you’ve ever thought about buying Lost Sci-Fi merchandise this would be a perfect time to do it. 👕 Merchandise -...

Out of time he came–to steal unpublished stories and leave immortality as his payment. The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Bester is back, Alfred Bester that is. We heard from him not that long ago with a terrific tale, Fondly Fahrenheit. If you missed it I highly recommend you give it a listen. The Unseen Blushers is an intriguing time travel story about writers talking about writing, published in Astonishing Stories in June 1942. We will find what...

If time-travel is possible, then why haven't we been visited by people from the future? But Pete LeFranc found the answer to that… Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Lester Del Rey was the 11th Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master, the SFWA presented him with the award in 1991. There have only been forty men and women honored as Grand Masters since the award was first given to Robert A. Heinlein in 1975. From Science Fiction Quarterly...