Best Brian Alfred Podcasts (2025)

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#172 The endless plain of fortune: Orbitsville trilogy by Bob Shaw (1975 - 1990) 11:55

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It was British science fiction writer Olaf Stapledon, not US physicist Freeman Dyson, who first imagined the "Dyson sphere" - an immense macrostructure which would enclose and harness the entire energy of a star. Beginning with his BSFA Award-winning novel Orbitsville (1975), Northern Irish SF writer Bob Shaw explored this dizzying concept in a tri…

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Emily Coan 1:18:13

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Emily Coan / Episode 493 Emily Coan (b. 1991 St. Petersburg, Florida) is an artist based in the Hudson Valley, NY. In 2013, she received her BFA in Sculpture from the University of Florida, and moved to New York City as a painter in 2015. Her multilayered, glazed oil paintings deal with themes of femininity & women’s labor set in fairytale-esque en…

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Don’t Look Now by Henry Kuttner 34:36

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That man beside you may be a Martian. They own our world, but only a few wise and far-seeing men like Lyman know it! Don’t Look Now by Henry Kuttner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It’s not uncommon for a good vintage science fiction story to appear in anthologies years after its initial publication. But very few can be found in more than …

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The Secret Flight of Friendship Eleven by Alfred Connable 25:20

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Behind closed doors and under the cover of night, a spacecraft rises. Conceived in confidence and launched in silence, this is the unforgettable tale of Friendship Eleven. The Secret Flight of Friendship Eleven by Alfred Connable. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to Paul Morris, one of our loyal podcast listeners. Paul designe…

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Process by A. E. van Vogt and Dear Nan Glanders by Beta McGavin 24:04

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An ancient intelligence stirs, locked in a struggle for survival against forces both familiar and alien. But when outsiders arrive with their own secret agenda, the battle takes an unexpected and perilous turn. Process by A. E. Van Vogt. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. There are two stories today on the podcast, a short story and a really s…

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SOB 510 Features: Pat Metheny, Isaac Hayes, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Barbara Morrison, Rodney Jones, Gene Harris & "Popa" John DeFrancesco 4:06:28

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SOB 510 Features: Pat Metheny, Isaac Hayes, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Barbara Morrison, Rodney Jones, Gene Harris & "Popa" John DeFrancesco Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2…

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Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss 22:30

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A man flees his tedious modern life by traveling back to the age of dinosaurs, convinced he’ll find freedom in prehistoric adventure. But his dream of escape soon reveals just how small—and fragile—he truly is. Poor Little Warrior! By Brian W. Aldiss. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Because of your support, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues…

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The School of Advanced Warfighting and the Training of Operational Planners with Brian Kerg 40:18

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In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we are joined by Brian Kerg to talk about the School of Advanced Warfighting and the training of operational planners. Kerg is a Lt. Col. in the Marine Corps and the author of “Dare to Know: Pursuing the Path of the Operational Planner” in the August 2025 issue of the US Naval Institute's “Proceedings…

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815: Automation Update with Sal Soghoian 1:07:07

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While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses world…

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Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell 31:41

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It doesn't take a heap of leaving to make any house a nightmare. One vanishing door will do nastily. Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author James Bell joins a long list of vintage sci-fi authors we know nothing about. He wrote two stories that were published in the 1960s and that’s that. By the way,…

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Cosmic Tragedy by Thomas S. Gardiner 14:03

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Humanity’s reach for the stars promised glory, but destiny had other plans. In the vast silence of space, triumph and tragedy walk side by side. Cosmic Tragedy by Thomas S. Gardiner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you to all of our listeners who have already filled out our survey. For those of you who have yet to do so if you would b…

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#171 Avatar of war: The Book of Elsewhere (2024) by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville 7:49

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An unusual detour into contemporary SF, this episode is a look at the thoroughly strange The Book of Elsewhere (2024), a collaboration between Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves and British flag-bearer for the New Weird, China Miéville. The novel is a spinoff from Reeves' comic book series BRSRKR, about an immortal warrior with 80,000 years of bloodshed b…

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Maria Kreyn 1:24:48

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Episode 492 / Maria Kreyn Maria Kreyn (b.1987) is an American artist known for evocative paintings that merge figuration, abstract geometries, and elemental atmospherics. She studied mathematics and philosophy at the University of Chicago and is self taught in painting. Maria’s work has been featured in Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal, The Art…

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Gambler's Asteroid by Manly Wade Wellman 25:42

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Patch Merrick and Zaarrgon Try to Win a Stake in Order to Escape the Vengeance of a Dazzling but Dangerous Beauty! Gambler's Asteroid By Manly Wade Wellman. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s episode marks the debut of Manly Wade Wellman here on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast! Wellman was born in West Africa, in 1903, where his father was a m…

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The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr. 26:04

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Narant's personal problem seemed of more importance than his mission as an interstellar investigator. But they combined when he met—The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We are so thankful for you! More 5 star reviews from Apple Podcasts US. This from orcababe, “Amazing show, AI images and all. Long tim…

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The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg 40:57

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People were trampled underfoot, people were crunched by ten-foot teeth in huge, fanged jaws - people died by the hundreds that day were eaten like tidbits! The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. In June 1959, Super Science Fiction magazine published its second Monster Issue. We’ve got one of t…

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SOB 509 Features: Luther Allison, Pat Metheny, David Crosby, Steve Marcus, Gene Dinwiddie, Phillip Wilson & Grateful Dead archivist Dick Latvala who initiated & selected 36 live Dead concerts that were ... 4:09:44

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Pat Metheny Have You Heard by Metheny w/Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby, Paul Wertico, Pedro Aznar + Letter From Home - 1989 Geffen Pat Metheny - 71 - Pat Metheny As…

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Guaranteed—Forever! By Frank M. Robinson 33:30

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Manning had spent his life exposing mail order frauds. But Forsythe's outfit topped them all. Its products were too good to exist—yet! Guaranteed—Forever! By Frank M. Robinson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It was November of 1953 when this story was published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy on page 104, Guaranteed—Forever! …

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Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber 20:10

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It's much later. The question is ... how late? Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We have some amazing news to share—thanks to you, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has reached another new milestone! Out of thousands of science fiction podcasts, we just hit #14 in the United States—our highest ranking ever in the U…

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The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester 45:06

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The Laws of Physics State That Two Bodies Cannot Occupy the Same Space at the Same Time-but Dr. Halday Finds a Loophole! The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Alfred Bester was just 25 years old in 1939, already a devoted reader of science fiction for over a decade. When Thrilling Wonder Stories announced a $50 …

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The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith 12:24

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Shakish was the last of his kind. If the insulting Earthmen had only bothered to find out why he was a rare being they would have lived a whole lot longer. The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re running a quick listener survey to help make The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast the best it can be. Huge thanks to everyone …

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Peter Funch 1:02:54

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Episode 491 / Peter Funch Born 1974 in Denmark Peter Funch currently lives and works in Paris, France. He lived in New York for 13 years as a photographer. Funch graduated as a Photojournalist from the Danish School of Journalism in 1999 and combines the social commentary with a cinematic style. His still and motion work often combines storytelling…

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The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells 30:08

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Along the quiet Devon coast, something stirs beneath the waves—something with tentacles, teeth, and a hunger for flesh. When it rises, the seaside will never be the same… The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks for your ratings and comments. We found this on Spotify, commenting on Two Black Bottles, David Szun…

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Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft 35:58

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Old Dominie Vanderhoof was dead, but he did not rest in his grave, for evil was afoot in the old Dutch church. Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. To be fair today’s story was actually written by H.P. Lovecraft and Wilfred Blanch Talman. When our story was published in Weird Tales it was credited solely to …

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814: The iPhone 17 Event 1:28:41

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Subtitle: 500 Billion Selfies Just hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Steamclock: We make great app…

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Hide and Seek by Arthur C. Clarke 31:48

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It's obvious that, a fight between one man in a space-suit, and a full-fledged space cruiser is, certainly, "no contest". True-but you've got the wrong slant! Hide and Seek by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you’ve already filled out our survey, thank you, if you haven’t done so yet, would you please? There’s a link in …

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SOB 508 Features: Luther Allison, Chrissie Hynde, Kenny Burrell, Charles Brown, Otis Redding, Brook Benton, Kevin Mahogany, Vince Guaraldi, Gene Harris, Stuart Wade & Barbara Bain 4:07:03

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Lalo Schifrin Mission Impossible Theme by Lalo Schifrin (1966-1973) TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversay Edition - 2 CD's Breakable Records Barbara Bain - 94 …

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The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold 20:27

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From Xebico a strange and uncanny story came over the wire in the wan hours before the dawn. The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author H. F. Arnold is perfect for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast because he is often referred to as a “Lost” author. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, a place where I once wrestled a bear, true st…

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813: Spending All Our Time Saving Things 1:16:06

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On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain usi…

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The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson 22:17

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Rogers was a hero . . if only he hadn't come back alive! The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’ve heard from author Gene L. Henderson before on the podcast in a wonderfully strange tale first published in a 1953 issue of Fantastic Universe. Henderson introduced us to an alien species that, at first glan…

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Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond 47:17

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Trust Lancelot Biggs to get his ship into a mess just when speed and good navigation meant the prize contract of the year…! Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. I really enjoy the writing of Nelson S. Bond, especially his offbeat character Lancelot Biggs. There’s just something about the way Bo…

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#170 Solar Enemy Number One: The Stars My Destination (1956) by Alfred Bester 8:51

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The Count of Monte Cristo make not seem like the likeliest template for an SF novel, but Alfred Bester was able to take this 19th century French classic and turn it into the basis for his 1956 book The Stars My Destination. This frenetic, fast-paced adventure also begins with a kind of parody of the opening to Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. It's a …

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The Metal Man by Jack Williamson 37:55

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Beneath the dust of a college museum stands a statue too lifelike to be mere art—Professor Thomas Kelvin, transformed by a strange and deadly fate. The Professors chilling account reveals the price of tampering with forces beyond human understanding. The Metal Man by Jack Williamson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A huge thank you for your…

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David Huffman 56:50

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Episode 490 / David Huffman David Huffman is a painter who explores identity, memory, and the material implications associated with the Black diasporic experience.(b. 1963, Berkeley, CA) has work in the collections of SFMOMA, San Francisco; LACMA, Los Angeles; Berkeley Art Museum, CA; Studio Museum, Harlem; Minneapolis Institute of Art, MN; Oakland…

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The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster 40:30

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Multiple time–tracks lead to the Ajax Brewery! The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. “Here’s another glowing 5-star review straight from Apple Podcasts, Ma Suzie says, “Wonderful stories! Love love love this podcast!! I look very much forward to it every week!!” Thank you, Ma Suzie! Reviews lik…

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The Men Return by Jack Vance 27:24

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Alpha caught a handful of air, a globe of blue liquid, a rock, kneaded them together…. The Men Return by Jack Vance. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. When this story was published in 1957 this is what Infinity magazine had to say about it. “The Men Return is one of the most unusual stories ever written. We do not guarantee that you will like…

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The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel 25:14

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“Normality” is a myth; we're all a little neurotic, and the study of neurosis has been able to classify the general types of disturbance which are most common. And some types (providing the subject is not suffering so extreme a case as to have crossed the border into psychosis) can be not only useful, but perhaps necessary for certain kinds of work…

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SOB 507 Features: Garcia, Michael Bloomfield, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Witherspoon, Kevin Mahogany, Gene Harris, Plas Johnson & Barbara Eden 4:07:05

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970) I Dream of Jeannie by Buddy Kaye & Hugo Montenegro TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniver…

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Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg 20:59

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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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812: AV & Vibe Coding with Tyler McRae 1:24:01

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Tyler McRae joins the program to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design …

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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

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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

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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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#169 Hollywood necromancy: Remake (1995) by Connie Willis 9:01

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Connie Willis is known for her stocked awards cabinet and for her lengthy novels in the "Oxford Time Travel" series. But this major figure of US SF has not always been concerned with exploring the past, or with doorstop-sized tomes. Remake (1995) is one of her less discussed novels, short enough to sometimes be categorised instead as a novella. Thi…

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Alexis Rockman 45:40

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Episode 489 / Alexis Rockman Born in 1962 in New York, Alexis Rockman has depicted a darkly surreal vision of the collision between civilization and nature – often apocalyptic scenarios on a monumental scale – for over three decades. Notable solo museum exhibitions include “Alexis Rockman: Manifest Destiny” at the Brooklyn Museum (2004), which trav…

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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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SOB 506 Features: Jerry Garcia, Luther Allison, Clarence Spady, Roy Rogers, John Cipollina, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Gene Harris, Lee Morgan, Bobbie Gentry & Alfred Hitchcock 4:01:19

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Alfred Hitchcock Funeral March of a Marionette by Gounrod Hitchcock shows ran from 1955-1965 TV Classic Tunes - 2…