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

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.


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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  • Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz
    Jun 29 2025

    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 began his career as a poet and journalist before turning to science fiction in the 1920s.


    Coblentz contributed to magazines like Weird Tales, Wonder Stories, Amazing Stories, and Science Fiction Quarterly. Over the course of his career, he wrote more than a dozen novels and dozens of short stories.


    Today’s story was published in Fantasy Book, Volume 1, in 1947. Turn to page 29 for, Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Seeing it in action, anybody would quaver in alarm: What hath Farnsworth overwrought? The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis.


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  • The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham
    Jun 22 2025

    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 Planet Stories magazine. Crack open the Fall issue, flip to page 42, and step into a strange new world of thought control, danger, and desperate escape. An adventure where minds are weapons, and freedom hangs by a thread. The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Super warfare has destroyed the old race of man, but elsewhere a new civilization is dawning… Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz


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  • The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart
    Jun 19 2025

    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.


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    Ron Goulart makes his debut on the podcast today—and trust me, it won’t be his last. Born in Berkeley, California in 1933, he studied at UC Berkeley and began his career as an advertising copywriter in San Francisco before turning to fiction.


    And once he did, he never looked back. Goulart wrote across genres—science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and romance—publishing more than 180 books and an untold number of short stories.


    You might recognize his work without even knowing it. Ever heard of the TekWar novels credited to William Shatner? Goulart was the ghostwriter behind them.


    His son Sean once said that Ron’s true passion was science fiction. “Deep down, he wanted to be the Ray Bradbury of humorous science fiction.” After hearing today’s story, I think you’ll agree—he pulled it off brilliantly.


    Turn to page 73 in Amazing Stories, July 1963, The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.


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    27 mins
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Very happy with discovering this podcast! it is obvious that the narrator loves sci- fi and the introduction to each story makes it even better experience. I have been a huge sci fi fan since childhood and still thanks to this podcast learn new interesting facts about the authors as well as discovering authors I haven't read before.
Thank you for creating this wonderful podcast!
I hope more sci fi fan learn about it as it is brilliant!

Brilliant! Great narrator and choice of stories

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Scott has an amazing voice & vocal talents,and eclectic selection of vintage sci fi from the golden age of the genre.

such a good variety of material

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The above also applies to both content and narration. Would definitely recommend anyone with an interest in science fiction of any kind to try it.

Probably the best vintage sci-fi podcast available in English

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