Best Postmark Podcasts (2025)

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Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg 20:59

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7h ago20:59

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Consider the poor mailman of the future. To "sleet and snow and dead of night"—things that must not keep him from his appointed rounds—will be added, sub-zero void, meteors, and planets that won't stay put. Maybe he'll decide that for six cents an ounce it just ain't worth it. Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi P…

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Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara 21:09

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Being unique is a matter of pride—but being a complete mathematical impossibility? Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Well, would you look at that… The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has officially rocketed past 2 MILLION downloads! Two. Million! But here we are, with millions of plays — all thanks to you. Yes, you w…

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Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg 26:25

2d ago26:25

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Thornwald had done his tour of duty for the Solar Service; now it was time for him to retire. But a life of relaxation would not be simple on—Bleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you picked up the February 1957 issue of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, you’d probably think…

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Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham 37:31

4d ago37:31

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For unmarked ages a dead man kept his ghostly vigil on that barren, frozen asteroid. Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is a brand-new story making its debut on our podcast. If the title Dead Man’s Planet rings a bell, that’s because we’ve featured another tale with the same name before — but rest a…

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The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew 36:59

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He was the oldest man on Mars ... in fact, the only one! The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. All we know about Stephen Bartholomew is that six of his stories were published from 1957 to 1963. We will find today’s story on page 49 in Worlds of Tomorrow Magazine published in October 1963, The Hermit of M…

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The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks 28:34

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Captain Brandon was a pioneer. He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there. So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the “far reaches of space” knew more about what went on at home than he did. The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another day, another podcast and anot…

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Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel 36:58

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It was a wonderful bodyguard: no bark, no bite, no sting ... just conversion of the enemy! Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We went through a stretch where episodes were a little scarce, but that’s changing now—we’re going all in! Our goal is to bring you a brand-new episode every single day for the rest …

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Summertime on Icarus AKA The Hottest Piece Of Real Estate In The Solar System by Arthur C. Clarke 34:41

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Alone on the scorching side of this tiny little world, an astronaut races against time as the blazing sun creeps closer to incinerating him. Survival depends on outthinking the most unforgiving environment in the solar system. Summertime on Icarus by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to MizzBassie who bought u…

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Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton 28:04

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Haunted by their dark heritage, a medieval fate awaited them… Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. You’ve heard Bryce Walton twice previously on the podcast, Moon of Memory and Savage Galahad. He returns with a short story from Fantasy Book, Volume 1, Number 1, published in 1947. Turn to page 22 for, Strange All…

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sunken 16:53

10d ago16:53

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Even after museum hours ended that day, some people walked out to the waterside and just looked at the object silently for several minutes, not knowing what to think, or what to feel. Patreon subscribers listen ad-free: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin 23:24

10d ago23:24

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The space ships were miracles of power and precision; the men who manned them, rich in endurance and courage. Every detail had been checked and double checked; every detail except—The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Tom Godwin was born in Maryland back in 1915, and life wasn’t exactly easy for him early on—he…

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Ground by Hal Clement 38:18

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They were inside the sun, in a temperature of 900 Kelvin. With the refrigerators out there was only one wild chance to pull through. Ground by Hal Clement. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re back! 🎉 After a tough stretch with some health challenges, that’s all behind us now—and we couldn’t be more excited. You’ll be seeing lots more epis…

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Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler 22:56

24d ago22:56

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Sir Ian's proposal shocked them all. They were spacemen. This was not a thing that they'd know how to do. Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today marks the 400th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for your support, your encouragement and thank you of listening!! The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has sho…

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patrolman 37:13

25d ago37:13

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Memories of one very, very strange winter's day in the life of a weary public servant. Additional narration by Linda Wojtowick of 'The Ghosts on This Road' podcast. Music: "Winter Snow" by Zac Nelson, all rights reserved. Listen ad-free on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan 14:05

27d ago14:05

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He knew, to the exact minute, when he was going to die. And Earth was too far away to reach…. And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan... That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. More 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts! This from FabRascal67, “Great, but… Love the storytelling. Keeps the mind busy during slow periods at work. My only complai…

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The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond 52:47

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There was more at stake than just a football game for Lancelot Biggs and the crew of the Saturn. So Biggs made a bargain; his rocket emblem in exchange for a new uranium condenser—and how it worked! The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Some of you have probably noticed that there haven’t been as m…

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swerve 14:17

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In the moody late hours at The Cask & Pear, an all-night dive bar and diner on the edge of the city, some of the stories patrons tell definitely lean toward the unusual. MUSIC: “Hear Me When I Call” by Higher Land, “Ugly So” by Roger Rivas, “Look at You” by The Satellite Station, and “7 Answers” by Kazuya, all rights reserved. Listen ad-free on Pat…

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The Star Beast by Damon Knight 31:48

1M ago31:48

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They called this strange tentacle-headed blob that had floundered into the System Oscar. They were to learn a better name. The Star Beast by Damon Knight. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Damon Knight returns to the podcast today with a story from Planet Stories Magazine. We will discover our story in the Spring 1949 issue on page 59, The St…

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You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh 33:40

2M ago33:40

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You Nailed the Future, Joe—Why Didn’t You See This Coming? You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We start the podcast today with a huge THANK YOU to you, our listeners around the world. We’ve just reached a new milestone — we’re now the #2 Science Fiction Podcast in Japan! That makes 44 countries where we ar…

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The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 31:55

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A man and his cat. A bond… broken. Then came the madness. The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe… That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Here’s another new 5-star review from Apple Podcasts Australia, courtesy of a listener named “Why make it worse?” “Fantastic Podcast - Can’t wait for each story. Every time I get in the car for the commute I check if I…

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throat 35:50

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A young man’s strange natural gift evolves to wield a disturbing influence. MUSIC: ‘Atmo’ by Jamie Bathgate. All rights reserved. Listen ad-free on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpectreVision Radio

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The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis 26:47

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Seeing it in action, anybody would quaver in alarm: What hath Farnsworth overwrought? The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s tale comes from an author whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as some, but whose work has left a lasting impact on both science fiction and American literature. Born in …

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Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz 24:04

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Super warfare has destroyed the old race of man, but elsewhere a new civilization is dawning… Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Stanton A. Coblentz was born in San Francisco, California, in 1896. He earned a master’s degree in English literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and b…

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The Vincents 16:41

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In this story originally written for the Halloween 2024 episode of Kevin Lane’s Spill Your Guts podcast to accompany a few Knifepoint Horror tales interpreted by other actors, a man of science relates an encounterwith a mysterious desert legend. Written and narrated by Soren Narnia. Patreon subscribers listen ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/sorenn…

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The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham 33:21

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Hall and Upjohn had to escape from that "No-man's-land" on Mercury. But to form a plan, they had to think—and their captors could read minds. The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It’s 1942. The world is at war, but on newsstands across America, another kind of battle rages—in the pulp pages of Pla…

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The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart 27:28

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Privileged we are to bring you this historic story—one which will warm the manly hearts of the legion of devoted admirers of that venerable fantasist, Arthur Wright Beemis. The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue. Five months ago Mr. Grue bought us $25 worth of coffee and today …

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The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Marooned on a world within a world, aided by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest battle—to bring life to dying Mars. The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Basil Wells makes his debut on the podcast today. Born in 1912 in Springboro, Pennsylvania, Wells wrote science fiction…

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Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith 53:10

3M ago53:10

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A ruthless metal monster is programmed to destroy—and only one man can stop it. Robot Nemesis by E. E. Doc Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Edward Elmer Smith, better known as “Doc” Smith, was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, back in 1890. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1914, and later worked a…

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The Nobles are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox 12:20

3M ago12:20

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Together they discussed the Nobles—the old prospector and the weary, frightened man. Then—utter terror struck! The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s featured fiction is like a bite-sized candy bar—same rich ingredients, just in a smaller package. Arthur Jean Cox, born in 1929, was a science fictio…

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Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury AKA The Long Years 35:47

3M ago35:47

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A shattered Earth suddenly remembered poor Hathaway, marooned all alone there on Mars by the mad rush homeward. But—was Hathaway alone? Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. From time to time, we feature stories that were published in more than one magazine—often under different titles. That means we sometimes…

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snatchers 47:27

3M ago47:27

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A story of desperate men, bad decisions, terrible timing, and unexpected faces in the dark. Additional narration by Charlotte Kulak. Music: “Om Bath” by Yotam Agam and “When the Tide BreaksFree” by James Forest. All rights reserved. Patreon members listen ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor 47:18

3M ago47:18

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The professor invented a perfume that would never come off! He didn't know it was irresistible. The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author Harold Lawlor was born in 1910—though sources differ on whether his birthplace was Ireland or Chicago. Little is known about his life, but between 1942 and 1953, he…

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The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden 23:17

3M ago23:17

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When a brilliant inventor tries to control volcanic eruptions with a mechanical valve, his bold experiment threatens to unleash fiery chaos on an unsuspecting world. The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Is Humorous Historical Science Fiction a real genre? I have no idea—but if it isn’t, someone better invent it…

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The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst 59:13

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A fascinating story about a heinous crime and its strange aftermath. The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Calling Paul Ernst a prolific writer barely scratches the surface—he penned over 200 short stories across multiple genres, with around 170 in science fiction alone. He contributed nearly 40 tales to Weir…

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Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison 30:33

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When a driven man arrives at a cemetery world, what else can it be but journey's end—and the start of a new one? Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We received this message on our Facebook page from Stevie Fogarty in Tipperary Ireland, “Hi Scott. I stumbled across The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast by total accident…

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The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long 33:00

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For ages Mankind labelled Mercury a dead world—a red-hot, seething outpost of hell. Too late Rawley learned of the hideous life that molten, steaming planet spawned! The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A huge thank you to all our incredible listeners! Because of you, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is now the #1 Sci…

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The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones 44:29

3M ago44:29

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A Certain Young Man Finds Dying a Profitable Business. The secret of one of the strangest professions in the world. An Adventure of a Professional Corpse - The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. I have to admit, I’d never heard of H. Bedford-Jones until I came across this story—and what a discovery! As…

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Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird 23:55

3M ago23:55

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A brief tale of the dismal success of a scientist's experiment. Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another podcast, another debut—this time for author Edwin Baird. Best known as the first editor of Weird Tales magazine, Baird helped launch the iconic American fantasy and horror pulp, whose first issue was dat…