Best Brian C Little Podcasts (2025)

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The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg 27:54

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They came to torment. They Came in Revenge. The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It’s Halloween week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast — and that means we’re digging into the eerie, the uncanny, and the things that brush past you in the dark when you think you’re alone. Today’s tale takes us far from Ear…

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Transformation by Mary Shelley 59:21

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A proud young exile meets a storm-working dwarf on a desolate Genoese shore — and in a single Faust-like bargain barters more than he understands. A metamorphosis so literal and so damning it cannot be untold. Or forgotten! Transformation by Mary Shelley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The Lost Sci-Fi Weekly newsletter launches a few hours…

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The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard 30:04

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A weary King Kull gazes into the forbidden mirrors of Tuzun Thune, seeking wisdom beyond mortal grasp. But in those shifting reflections lies a peril far greater than any enemy he’s ever faced. The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Quick heads-up: our brand-new Lost Sci-Fi Weekly newsletter launches…

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The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond 50:01

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Horse-Sense Hank could answer all the problems of science. He could even apply logic to love. But turnips…! The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We know… we know. We’ve been saying “the newsletter is coming” for months and then quietly wandering away like we never said a word. Bad podcast host. Bad. Very…

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The Transition Of Juan Romero by H. P. Lovecraft 24:45

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Beneath the desolate desert lies a chasm that breathes ancient dread. When two men hear the earth itself stir, their world teeters on the brink of a horror beyond human comprehension. The Transition of Juan Romero by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. It’s funny how The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has evolved. Early on, we planned to …

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The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond 50:17

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Lancelot Biggs was an unpredictable quantity, but nobody aboard the Saturn thought he'd ever turn traitor! The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We are deeply grateful for you—our incredible listeners and supporters. Every rating, review, and comment reminds us why we do what we do. Your enthusiasm …

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The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith 22:02

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Banished from civilization, a weary wanderer stumbles into the cursed desert of Yondo—a realm where nature itself seems possessed by madness. Beneath its crimson skies, he discovers that some horrors are far older—and far more aware—than man ever dreamed. The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If yo…

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The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison 53:49

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New York was a bad town for robots this year. In fact, all over the country it was bad for robots…. The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you enjoy The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, the credit belongs to my father, Gary Miller. Through his words and, more importantly, his example, he taught me that anything worth doi…

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No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln 25:36

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A man begins to sense that part of himself has slipped away—only to reappear in Ireland, where he was born. What unfolds is a haunting tale of divided identity and the eerie possibility of living two lives at once. No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author Victoria Lincoln dabbled in science fiction only once, …

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Shandy by Ron Goulart 21:36

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The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard 23:48

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On a still night under a rising golden moon, a man begins to reveal the strange vision that has haunted him since childhood. What follows is a chilling account of a life he only lives in dreams. The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The 5 star reviews keep rolling in, this from T.L.D. Isme on Apple Podcasts Ca…

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The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey 28:11

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She was just a sweet, kind-hearted old landlady who couldn't keep her nose out of other people’s business. This was very unfortunate for Mr. Thobal. The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Let’s step back in time to December 1959, when Fantastic Science Fiction Stories delivered eerie, unforgettable tales. On p…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin 23:24

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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

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

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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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The Star Beast by Damon Knight 31:48

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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…