Podcasts about classic sci fi

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Virgil and Bob discuss Help! I Am Dr. Morris Goldpepper with their friend: Tim from Secret Fire Books: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtLngnnEdSAufXIgUbcd5FQ Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction (July 1957). If you'd like a refresher before listening, check out our story reading and discussion with Alan Dean Foster: https://youtu.be/iKnMUFo-Ch0 One of Avram Davidson's funniest science fiction stories begins with a seemingly impossible message hidden inside a denture. What follows is a wild tale of alien infiltration, interplanetary kidnapping, dental ethics, and an unlikely hero: Dr. Morris Goldpepper, D.D.S. Join us as we discuss Davidson's pitch-perfect satire, his affectionate portrayal of professional organizations, the unforgettable voice of Dr. Goldpepper, and the story's hilarious blend of bureaucracy, science fiction, and dental prosthetics. Along the way, we explore why this oddball classic remains one of the most entertaining and charming stories in Davidson's remarkable body of work. Featuring discussions of alien immigration schemes, blue-mouthed extraterrestrials, teleportation, dentures as secret messages, and perhaps the most important contribution dentistry has ever made to the defense of Earth. Keywords: Avram Davidson, Help I Am Dr Morris Goldpepper, Morris Goldpepper, Galaxy Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Classic Sci-Fi, Humorous Science Fiction, Comic Science Fiction, Satire, Speculative Fiction, Vintage Sci-Fi, Book Discussion, Literary Podcast, Science Fiction Podcast, BookTube, Dentistry in Science Fiction, Alien Invasion, Teleportation, Galaxy Magazine, Golden Age Science Fiction, Retro Sci-Fi, Weird Fiction, Science Fiction Humor, Alan Dean Foster, Secret Fire Books, Avram Davidson Universe  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Virgil and Bob discuss The House the Blakeneys Built with their friends: Jake from Pulp Mortem: https://www.youtube.com/ @PulpMortemTim from Secret Fire Books: https://www.youtube.com/  ⁨@secretfirebooks7894⁩ Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (January 1965).  If you'd like a refresher before listening, check out our story reading and discussion with Emma Speer. https://youtu.be/JuPb6NzR9TM What begins as a tale of lost travelers arriving at a strange settlement soon becomes one of Avram Davidson's most unsettling explorations of tradition, conformity, isolation, and the fear of change. The conversation examines the remarkable language of the Blakeneys, the decaying grandeur of The House, the clash between progress and custom, and the story's haunting conclusion. Is the story a warning about inbreeding and isolation? A critique of resistance to change? Or a meditation on how communities preserve themselves at all costs? Join us as we explore one of Davidson's most memorable and thought-provoking science fiction tales. Keywords: Avram Davidson, The House The Blakeneys Built, Science Fiction, Classic Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Science Fiction, F&SF, Speculative Fiction, Vintage Sci-Fi, Weird Fiction, Literary Science Fiction, Golden Age Science Fiction, Science Fiction Podcast, Book Discussion, BookTube, Short Story Discussion, Gene Wolfe, Jack Vance, Roger Zelazny, Theodore Sturgeon, Cordwainer Smith, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Secret Fire Books, Pulp Mortem 

This week on Toon'd In!, Jim Cummings welcomes legendary character actor Deep Roy! Known for his unforgettable performance as the Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and his appearances across the Star Wars and Star Trek universes, Deep Roy has built one of the most distinctive and wide-ranging careers in genre film and television. With decades of work spanning sci-fi, fantasy, cult classics, and blockbuster hits, he remains a beloved figure whose performances have left a lasting mark on pop culture.In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Deep Roy shares his remarkable journey into Hollywood—from early opportunities in British television to landing memorable roles in iconic productions. He reflects on collaborating with visionary directors like Tim Burton, discusses the unique challenge of portraying multiple characters in a single film, and offers behind-the-scenes stories from major projects including Flash Gordon and The NeverEnding Story. Deep Roy also opens up about adapting to different filmmaking styles, working with practical effects, and bringing personality to characters with minimal dialogue.Jim and Deep Roy dive deep into the world of practical effects performance, exploring what it's like acting in heavy prosthetics, performing physical character work, and collaborating with visual effects teams long before modern CGI workflows became standard. They discuss the evolution of fantasy and science fiction filmmaking, the importance of physicality in performance, and how character actors help shape the tone and identity of beloved franchises.

TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, Dimension X: The Last Objective

X Minus One – The Parade | Old Time Radio Mystery Theater (Classic Sci-Fi)Click here for Our FREE SubstackSponsor: Christian Basics Foundation in Faith on AmazonJoin Our Community on FacebookExperience classic science fiction from the golden age of radio with X Minus One — “The Parade.” Originally broadcast on NBC, X Minus One is widely regarded as one of the finest sci-fi radio drama series ever produced. This episode tells the haunting story of a human explorer who encounters an alien culture where a simple misunderstanding leads to deadly consequences.

Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPEWhen Ed Loyce emerges from his basement to find a dead stranger hanging from the town lamppost and everyone acting like it's perfectly normal, he realizes he's the only person in Pikeville who escaped the mind control of interdimensional insectoids that have secretly taken over the town.IN THIS EPISODE: “The Hanging Stranger: by Philip K. Dick – originally published in Science Fiction Adventures magazine, December 1953 =====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 12, 2025EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hangingmanABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #PhilipKDick, #SciFiHorror, #AlienInvasion, #ClassicSciFi, #HorrorStory, #CreepyPasta, #TheHangingStranger, #VintageHorror, #HorrorNarration

“Cost of Living” by Robert SheckleyIn a future where debt is inherited and every convenience comes at a crushing cost, one man discovers that the price of living may be more than anyone can afford.Originally published in “Galaxy Science Fiction” – December, 1952

“Incomprehensible guttural noises”The HeptapodsArrival is as difficult a movie to discuss in the limited space of our show notes as it is a truly great work of modern science fiction filmmaking. It's also virtually impossible to discuss without spoilers. Heck, we had trouble cramming our discussion of the central concepts of the film into  One of director Denis Villeneuve's crowning cinematic achievements (and almost certainly the thing that made us all realize that he might be the only director who would be able to get Dune right on screen), Arrival is an alien invasion movie unlike any other, one in which the humans don't cope with our new and strange looking neighbors with aggression, but rather by using science and reasoning to understand and communicate with them. Imagine that!You might fancy yourself a wiseacre and suggest the very notion of science and reasoning “does not fly” given the state of the world these days, but let's set that cynicism aside for the moment and get at the heart of this week's topic. Because in order to understand the way these aliens (the heptapods, not to be confused with Hakeem's ongoing Planet of the Cephalopods pitch) communicate via bizarre and smoky glyphs, humans are able to change their perception of time itself. You've heard of “perception determines reality” so get ready for “language affects perception which thus helps determine reality.” And if that sounds confusing, don't worry, because you've got Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi and Tamara Krinsky to hold your smoky hand (limb?) and walk you through it (forwards, backwards, and perhaps both at once). All of this and more is explored on a special, extra-sized episode of Does it Fly?...https://youtu.be/K_Duabt4f1s?si=9MGhHmj22EatyFQ8SUGGESTED VIEWING You mean you haven't seen Arrival? And you're watching and/or listening to this show? What's wrong with you! Go watch one of the most beautiful sci-fi movies of the last 25 years and THEN come back and hang out with us.FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do!Story of Your LifeArrival is based on a short story by Ted Chiang, called “Story of Your Life” which won the 1999 Hugo Award for Best Novella. It's available in a collection of Chiang's short stories, Stories of Your Life and Others.Relativity in ArrivalAlso known as the Sapir-Worf Hypothesis, based on the work of Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf, but actually first stated as such Harry Hoijer in 1954. To quote Hoijer (via the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy who have the most comprehensive explanation of this that we've been able to find): “language functions, not simply as a device for reporting experience, but also, and more significantly, as a way of defining experience for its speakers.” Arrival takes that to the next level by showing how it could define how we experience time itself! It also incorporates elements of the Many-Worlds theory, which we discussed in our Back to the Future episode!For extra credit, read up on Presentism, which postulates that only the current moment we live in is actual existence vs Eternalism, which states that our past AND future are equally real at all times. Then go take an Advil or something.The End of TimeNo, we're not talking about whatever horrors have you doomscrolling at the moment. It's Julian Barbour's book The End of Time: The Next Revolution in Our Understanding of the Universe, which argues that time as we know/perceive it, isn't really a thing.Speaking of time being an illusion…PsilocybinWe aren't endorsing anything, but…WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?Speaking of some of the greatest sci-fi movies of the 21st Century, we'd like to remind you that Children of Men also exists and we dug into the disturbing real world implications of that movie right here.Andor season 2 is currently reminding people how good Star Wars can be when it actually has a conscience, so we took a look at the Star Wars franchise's most powerful and iconic megaweapon, the Death Star in one of our best episodes ever! FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! Subscribe to Does It Fly? Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBluesky: @roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

Welcome to today's episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi,  where I dive deep into the world of science fiction to understand ourselves a little better. In this special installment, I take us on a nostalgic journey back to the atomic age with a spotlight on the classic 1954 film, Them. Against the backdrop of 1950s nuclear paranoia, Them pits humanity against giant, mutated ants in a chilling cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of nuclear testing. We'll explore the film's plot, its standout cast—featuring names like James Whitmore, James Arness, and even a young Leonard Nimoy—and the pioneering production techniques that brought these monstrous creatures to life before the age of CGI. We'll also uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes details, discuss the film's critical reception and lasting legacy, and trace its influence on everything from Japanese kaiju flicks to modern video games and pop culture. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus today

TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: Star Bright

On the brand new Trap One Podcast Conrad (@HairoftheHound) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) report from the fantastic Musuem of Classic Sci-Fi in Allendale. Museum website Sci-Fi Monsters Live event in Hexham

Finding a cause worth dying for is no great trick—the Universe is full of them. Finding one worth living for is the genuine problem! Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.How many vintage science fiction authors won a Pulitzer Prize? Ray Bradbury never won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, but received a Pulitzer Special Citation in 2007 for his impact on literature. The answer is three. Booth Tarkington, MacKinlay Kantor and Michael Shaara. Booth Tarkington is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, along with William Faulkner, John Updike, and Colson Whitehead. Tarkington wrote only three short sci-fi stories. MacKinlay Kantor wrote eight short sci-fi stories and one science fiction novel If the South Had Won the Civil War released in 1961.Michael Shaara is the most well known of the three. Shaara was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1928. Before he began selling sci-fi for 2 cents a word in the 1950s he was a boxer and a police officer. He won his Pulitzer for his novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels which won the award in 1975, and was showcased on the big screen in the 1993 movie Gettysburg starring Tom Berenger and Martin Sheen.Shaara also wrote the 1991 novel For Love of the Game which was made into the 1999 film with the same name starring Kevin Costner and Kelly Preston. But it all began back in 1952. He wrote two dozen short sci-fi stories and this was his first. From Galaxy Science Fiction in June 1952, we will discover this tale of artificial intelligence, and the fate of a forgotten world on page 78, Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara...Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: A Pail Of Air

TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: A Thousand Dollars A Plate

Earth's neighbor is a frozen desert, but it has inspired many fantastical stories—from adventures to big ideas, hard science, and human nature.

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TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: Hello Tomorrow

X-Minus One: Junkyard, Broadcast 1956-02-22

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TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: To The Future Broadcast 1955-12-14

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Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Neil Cole who is the Creator and Curator of the Museum of Classic Sci Fi in Northumberland UK. This museum holds a lot of original props from Doctor Who in which the series just celebrated its 61st anniversary. This is a great reason to have…

  TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: The Vital Factor Broadcast on 1955-11-30 Uploaded to site 2024-11-20

TPCCafe Radio Presents Classic Sci-Fi, X-Minus One: Zero Hour Broadcast 1955-11-23  

X-Minus One: Dwellers In Silence Broadcast 1955-11-10  

X-Minus One: Requiem Broadcast 1955-10-27

X-Minus One: Child's Play Broadcast 1955-10-20

First Contact Broadcast 1955-10-06

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A strange man hires a private detective to find the Martian Embassy, which is hidden somewhere in New York. There is a man loitering outside the Broderick Private Detective Agency. He looks strange, but very intelligent, like a professor. His name is Mr. Grapheus, and he has come to New York to locate the Martian Embassy and the agents of the government of the planet Mars. Broderick obviously believes him to be a crackpot, until he hands him a document, an authentic 5th century note Source: https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com               https://archive.org/  

An unimportant clerk, in an unimportant job, uses his Einiac to discover what the computers are up to! The story is based on the poem, "Revolt Of The Machines" by Stephen Vincent Benet. The script was previously used on "Dimension X" on June 10, 1951. The progam was rebroadcast as part of "Monitor" during December, 1974. + Based on the poem "Revolt of the Machines" by Stephen Vincent Benet. An unusual tale in which the machines of the world revolt. The tale starts off with men walking off a work site because a turbine starts up of its' own accord and swallows a man. Source: https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/, https://archive.org/            

"Dr. Grimshaw's Sanitarium". Take missing bodies in a mental hospital and add a mad scientist or two! Stir well for horror. The system cue has been deleted. The script was used previously on "Dimension X" on September 22, 1950 and subsequently on "Future Tense" during July, 1976 and on "Monitor" during March, 1974. This story is the same as the one originally broadcast on 22nd of September 1950. What you will hear transcribed in the next half hour represents either a magnificent hoax or the true explanation of the famous Grimshaw sanatorium scandal, which made the headlines back in 1947. The manuscript upon which this account is based was removed by the New York State Police from a fountain pen cover found in the doorway to Dr Grimshaw's study. We offer this manuscript as evidence only and whether it is authentic or not you must judge for your self…  Airdate: 1955-07-14 Source: https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/ Source: https://archive.org/

It is the story of "Noisy" Rhysling, the blind space-going songwriter whose poetic skills rival Rudyard Kipling's. Heinlein (himself a medically retired U.S. naval officer) spins a yarn about a radiation-blinded, unemployable spaceship engineer crisscrossing the Solar System writing and singing songs. The story takes the form of a nonfiction magazine article.

Perigi's Wonderful Dolls is a 1955 science fiction short story written and adapted by George Lefferts for the radio drama series X Minus One. It was originally aired without commercials by NBC on June 5, 1955, and later rebroadcast on January 18, 1956. Comparisons have been raised between several aspects of this story and the Twilight Zone episode "Living Doll". However, having aired eight years before "Living Doll", "Perigi's Wonderful Dolls" is one of the first radio broadcasts to pioneer the killer toy horror genre.

X Minus One is an American half-hour science fiction radio drama series that was broadcast from April 24, 1955, to January 9, 1958, in various timeslots on NBC. Known for high production values in adapting stories from the leading American authors of the era, X Minus One has been described as one of the finest offerings of American radio drama and one of the best science fiction series in any medium. And the Moon Be Still and Bright An expedition to Mars finds all the Martians dead due to chickenpox brought to them by previous Earthmen expeditions. All the men except for one set about destroying Martian artifacts. 

Known for scaring the socks of countless Baby Boomers during the 1950s, Invaders From Mars tells the story of starstruck David MacLean, the young sole witness of aliens noisily landing in his backyard in the wee hours of the morning. His father goes to investigate but is dragged beneath the sand, only to reemerge as a stiff, cold-hearted version of his father he's never met. As more and more friends and family members are changing, David tries to get help, but it's too impossible to believe! With a little help from a sympathetic doctor, a brilliant scientist, and the US army, he confronts the alien, but is it enough to survive and save his parents? Join Robin, Lisa, and their dad, Clark, as we discuss this nearly-forgotten gem.https://www.instagram.com/realoldreels/

Our guest, Joe Crowe, is the co-director of the Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics track, as well as an announcer and general manager of Spartan Pro Wrestling in Gadsden, Alabama. We talk about supporting local wrestling companies and conventions, and we relive some fun Dragon Con tales, too! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn6_QwqBX7w  Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Follow @BamaGeeks on our social media channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks Kevin's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kegdev Bo's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mbthegr81 Join our Patreon for full video and bonus audio content for only $5: https://www.patreon.com/bamageeks

Cinema in Seconds is back with a look to the future!.... from the past. Daniel, Ian and Michael explore our favourite moments from some great science fiction flics. So get the earphones in your astro helmets ready, and some with us to the moon. Destination Moon - 12:00 A Trip to the Moon - 25:30 The Day the Earth Stood Still - 39:30 Ikarie XB1 - 53:50 Planet of the Apes - 1:11:00 2001 A Space Odyssey - 1:27:20

An in-depth look We're excited to delve into the 1985 cult classic sci-fi film, Brazil. Join us as we explore the darkly humorous dystopian world of Brazil with its classic themes of bureaucracy and freedom. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation about what we like and don't like about what is considered one of the best science fiction films of all time! There just might be some complications along the way! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Just take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com. Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-big-sci-fi-podcast Check out all of our social links in one place: https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore: https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Also, check out Brian's exciting new serialized science fiction story 'Planet Zero' and subscribe for free to receive new chapters as they're posted: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Check out Adeena's website for more about her book series, career, and science: https://adeenamignogna.com/

Neil Cole has turned a life-long love of science fiction into something that everyone can enjoy. The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi features props, costumes and artwork from Doctor Who, the Planet of the Apes, Star Wars and Flash Gordon. We talked with Neil about his collection and his approach sharing his collection with generations of fellow fans of the genre. For more information and to visit out the museum, check out their website.