The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Scott Miller
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.
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Renwick, with too much time on his hands, was bored. He turned to Mead, in his discontent, only to discover some frightening aspects of his friend’s hobby of collecting children’s games and rhymes. Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.
Tony from the future recently bought us 20 coffees and had a request, “Since I know you like uncommon authors and also support female writers, please look into Zenna Henderson.” Thanks for the request Tony, without you we may never have known about Zenna Henderson.
She was born in 1917 in Tucson, Arizona and began reading science fiction when she was 12. She graduated from Arizona State College, now Arizona State University, in 1940 and taught school, primarily in Tucson, mainly first grade. Zenna is one of 203 women recognized in the book “Partners in wonder : women and the birth of science fiction” who wrote stories that were published in US Science Fiction Magazines from 1926 to 1965.
Her debut science fiction short story appeared in 1951, marking the beginning of a prolific career that saw over 60 of her works featured in pulp sci-fi magazines. The 1972 ABC TV movie of the week The People starring William Shatner and Kim Darby is based on the Zenna Henderson story Pottage. You can watch The People on YouTube.
Turn to page 60 in Universe Science Fiction Magazine in January 1955, Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson
Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was a lovable little creature, anxious to help solve the troubles of the world. Moreover, it had the answer! But what man ever takes free advice? The Creatures, and the Truth! Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov.
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354 - Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner - A Cosmic Battle for SurvivalThu, 20 Mar 2025 - 0h
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353 - Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft - A Haunting Story of Madness and the Icy Grip of the UnknownMon, 17 Mar 2025 - 0h
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352 - Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - A Chilling Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Tale from a Sci-Fi Grand MasterSun, 16 Mar 2025 - 0h
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351 - Momentum by Charles Dye - From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories in July 1951Sun, 16 Mar 2025 - 0h
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350 - Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - From Future combined with Science Fiction Stories May-June 1950Fri, 14 Mar 2025 - 0h
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349 - The Goggles of Dr Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - A Short Science Fiction Story from 1961Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 0h
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348 - Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison - Training for the First Space Flight to MarsMon, 10 Mar 2025 - 0h
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347 - A Moth by H. G. Wells - A Short Story from the "Father of Science Fiction" in The Pall Mall Gazette in 1895Sun, 09 Mar 2025 - 0h
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346 - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Science Fiction Short Story from 1953Fri, 07 Mar 2025 - 0h
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345 - The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine April 1958Mon, 03 Mar 2025 - 0h
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344 - The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Written by the Woman Who Invented Dark FantasySat, 01 Mar 2025
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343 - The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams - A Short Science Fiction Story from 1942Tue, 25 Feb 2025 - 0h
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342 - Project Hush by William Tenn and Homesick by Lynn Venable - Two Stories from Galaxy Science Fiction MagazineMon, 24 Feb 2025 - 0h
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341 - Goliah by Jack London - A Short Sci-Fi Story from 1908 published in The Red MagazineSat, 22 Feb 2025
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340 - Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940sThu, 20 Feb 2025 - 0h
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339 - F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - Pulp Sci-Fi Short Story from 1939Tue, 18 Feb 2025 - 0h
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338 - The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H.G. Wells - Short Story Published in 1898 in The Illustrated London NewsSun, 16 Feb 2025 - 0h
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337 - The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft - Cosmic Horror Weird Fiction from Amazing Stories in 1927Sat, 15 Feb 2025
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336 - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Vintage Science Fiction from the 1950sThu, 13 Feb 2025 - 0h
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335 - The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - 1960s Classic Science FictionWed, 12 Feb 2025
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334 - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - 1960's Science Fiction Short Story from IfSat, 08 Feb 2025 - 0h
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333 - The Judge's House by Bram Stoker an Episode Swap with the Just Chills PodcastThu, 06 Feb 2025 - 0h
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332 - Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in Fall 1944Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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331 - Mr. Meek - Muskeeter by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in the Summer of 1944Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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330 - Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - Women Who Were Pioneers in Science Fiction Katherine MacLeanMon, 03 Feb 2025 - 0h
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329 - Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - Classic Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950sSat, 01 Feb 2025
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328 - Transience by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940sThu, 30 Jan 2025 - 0h
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327 - The Minions of Midas by Jack London - Jack London Short StoriesWed, 29 Jan 2025 - 0h
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326 - Solitary by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Science Fiction from the 1950sMon, 27 Jan 2025 - 0h
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325 - The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Stories from the 1800sThu, 23 Jan 2025 - 0h
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324 - The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton - Vintage Short Story from the 1800sWed, 22 Jan 2025 - 0h
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323 - James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick - A Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1950s written by Philip K. DickMon, 20 Jan 2025 - 0h
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322 - Consignment by Alan E. Nourse- Short Science Fiction Story from the 1950sSun, 19 Jan 2025 - 0h
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321 - Warning from the Stars by Ron Cocking - From Amazing Science Fiction Stories Magazine in April 1958Sat, 18 Jan 2025 - 0h
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320 - A Thousand Deaths by Jack London - The First Published Story by Jack London in 1899Thu, 16 Jan 2025 - 0h
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319 - The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - A Shocking Story written by 14 year old H. P. LovecraftWed, 15 Jan 2025 - 0h
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318 - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - 1950s Science Fiction Short StoryMon, 13 Jan 2025 - 0h
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317 - The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick - A Short Story from Weird Tales MagazineSun, 12 Jan 2025 - 0h
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316 - Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - A Sci-Fi Short Story from Fantastic Universe September 1954Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 0h
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315 - Potential by Robert Sheckley - Short Science Fiction Story from the 1950s published in Astounding Science Fiction MagazineThu, 09 Jan 2025 - 0h
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314 - Yesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - A Short Story From Unknown Magazine in 1941Mon, 06 Jan 2025 - 0h
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313 - Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - 1950s Science Fiction Short StoryThu, 02 Jan 2025 - 0h
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312 - The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - A Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction Story from the 1950sTue, 31 Dec 2024 - 0h
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311 - My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - From the October 1954 issue of Fantastic UniverseMon, 30 Dec 2024 - 0h
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310 - At The End Of The Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke A Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1960sSun, 29 Dec 2024 - 0h
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309 - Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell - SciFi Short Story from the 1950sThu, 26 Dec 2024 - 0h
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308 - Welcoming Committee and The Robots Strike by Harry HarrisonThu, 26 Dec 2024 - 0h
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307 - The Man Who Did Things Twice and The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark LemonSun, 22 Dec 2024 - 0h
