The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

By: Scott Miller
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  • 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. Our spacefaring odyssey takes us beyond the confines of light-years, venturing into the unknown to unveil the secrets of distant planets and the enigmatic beings that inhabit them.


    Join us three 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, Fritz Leiber, Alan E. Nourse, Frederik Pohl, and countless others, we bring you short stories that have shaped the genre for generations.


    Prepare to journey back in time, sixty, 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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  • Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock - Apocalyptic Science Fiction

    Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock - Apocalyptic Science Fiction
    Nov 7 2024

    A story of the last dawn that human eyes would ever see… Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.


    Thanks to Andre’a for buying us a coffee. She says, “Thank you once again. This story is one of my favourites. Respectfully, Andre'a from Melbourne Australia.” Thank you Andre’a. If you’d like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.


    Ever heard of Frank Lillie Pollock? I hadn’t until I came across this story. The first pronunciation of the title to our story in Merriam Webster pronounces it Finis, another pronunciation is Finis. However you choose to pronounce it, it is an interesting story.


    Frank Lillie Pollock was born in Canada or in Tennessee, there are conflicting reports, in 1876. He may have written more than 40 short stories but we’re not sure about that either. The story you are about to hear is his most famous which was also known as The Last Dawn.


    Originally published in Argosy magazine in June 1906, Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, If Ollie knew the work he was doing, he would have resigned—if resigning were possible! Shipping Clerk by William Morrison.


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  • The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s

    The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s
    Nov 4 2024

    There is no life in space–can’t be, because there’s no air. But that undeniable fact loses point when your own existence is threatened by that life which can’t exist. The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.


    Clifford D. Simak is one of my favorite vintage sci-fi authors and we get a lot of requests for his stories. Today's story was written early in his career before any of his novels and comes from Astonishing Stories in April 1940, turn to page 6, The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A story of the last dawn that human eyes would ever see… Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Bad Boy of Sci-Fi Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1950s

    Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Bad Boy of Sci-Fi Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1950s
    Oct 23 2024

    All your life you’ve crouched, waiting, in the path of impending disaster. That has been your job–what you were trained for. But you can’t help visualizing its arrival–prophesying what form it will take. So how could you be blamed for not recognizing it on arrival? Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.


    Special thanks to Craig Hamilton who bought us $25 worth of coffee, “I grew up on Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke, and so many more of the old masters that you bring to life so delightfully! Much appreciated.” We appreciate you Craig.


    If you have ever thought about buying us a coffee this would be a great time to do it. We are going on vacation but don’t worry we have narrated enough stories so you won't miss The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast while we’re gone. If you’d like to buy is a coffee there is a link in the description.


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    We haven’t heard from Harlan Ellison in over two years, so for those of you who enjoy hearing from the Bad Boy of Sci-Fi we have a story for you today and another in three weeks.


    From the May 1957 Amazing Stories turn to page 110, Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, There is no life in space–can’t be, because there’s no air. But that undeniable fact loses point when your own existence is threatened by that life which can’t exist. The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak.


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    29 mins

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I like everything about this podcast. The stories,the pace of narration and of course, the music

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Vintage Sci-Fi at its BEST!

An excellent collection of short stories from various writers long forgotten in many cases. Many of them I had never heard of, but they are now part of my listening collection. The narrator is top-notch and brings each story to life..Bravo Sir!

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