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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 30:33


When a driven man arrives at a cemetery world, what else can it be but journey's end—and the start of a new one? Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We received this message on our Facebook page from Stevie Fogarty in Tipperary Ireland, “Hi Scott. I stumbled across The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast by total accident & I've been an avid fan since. I've listened with excitement to your excellent narration on the stories.”Thanks for the kind words, Stevie! And a big thank you to you and all our amazing listeners in Tipperary and across Ireland — thanks to your support, we're once again the #1 Science Fiction podcast in your beautiful country!We love connecting with our listeners on Facebook — there's a link in the description if you'd like to join the conversation!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastToday's story was printed in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in February 1955, let's turn to page 61, Dead Man's Planet by William Morrison…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A fascinating story about a heinous crime and its strange aftermath. The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyThreads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Forever by Robert Sheckley - Living Forever Comes at a Price

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 26:01


Of all the irksome, frustrating, maddening discoveries—was there no way of keeping it discovered? Forever by Robert Sheckley. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Robert Sheckley has been a frequent contributor to our podcast and there are still many of his stories to narrate in the future. When this tale appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in February 1959, the man who was given credit for it was Ned Lang, because another Robert Sheckley story, Time Killer, was in that issue. Open your copy to page 144, Forever by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, One man alone on a planet of death. — A deadly robot made especially to pursue a human being. Was it just a cruel sport devised for some bloodthirsty pleasure? Man-Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov, also known as Green Patches - The Creatures, and the Truth!

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 42:25


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. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Did you know that you can leave comments on individual episodes on Spotify? Tonypegel had this to say, “Thanks for the Zenna Henderson. This is one of the reasons I love your podcast; it lives up to its name. If not for this podcast, many such worthy authors might be lost. Thanks for all you do and how well you do it.”Thanks Tony, we appreciate your comment and sharing stories from lesser-known sci-fi authors is exactly why we started The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast! And don't forget we take requests. Send us an email, scott@lostscifi.comEvery time we release an episode featuring a story by Isaac Asimov, it quickly becomes one of our most-listened-to episodes. You may know this story as Green Patches but when it was first published on page 34 in Galaxy Science Fiction in November 1950 it had a different name, Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov...Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A creature in the night hunting for fresh meat. Hunting in a way that never fails. A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Science Fiction Short Story from 1953

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 46:19


Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule of war: Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We've featured Robert Sheckley's work quite often on the podcast. Potential, The Perfect Woman, The Deep Hole to China, The Monsters and the apocalyptic tale Proof of the Pudding are some of the stories you've heard on the podcast. Seventh Victim is a story by Sheckley you should listen to if you haven't already.Let's peruse the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction in November 1953 and discover aliens on their way to earth, and their intentions are not good, just inside the front cover on page 5, Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two bitter rival scientists are locked in a feud that consumes their lives, but nature has a strange way of taking sides. When an eerie moth appears, the battle takes an unexpected and unsettling turn. A Moth by H. G. Wells.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine April 1958

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 24:51


The punishment had to fit more than just the crime—it had to suit every world in the Galaxy! The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today's story was published just before Frank Herbert's Old Rambling House, which we featured on the podcast about eight months ago. Open the April 1958 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine to page 76, The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule of war: Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Project Hush by William Tenn and Homesick by Lynn Venable - Two Stories from Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 35:09


The biggest job in history and it had to be done with complete secrecy. It was—which was just the trouble! Project Hush by William Tenn and What thrill is there in going out among the stars if coming back means bitter loneliness? Homesick by Lynn Venable. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Until today, we had never narrated a story by William Tenn—though, in truth, William Tenn never actually wrote a story. How is that possible? Because William Tenn was the pen name of Philip Klass.Born in London in 1920, Klass moved to New York City before his second birthday. He grew up in Brooklyn, served in the Army during World War II, and later spent 22 years as a professor at Penn State University.Klass wrote over 60 short stories, beginning in 1946 with Alexander the Bait, which appeared in Astounding Science Fiction. Most of his work was published during the 1950s. Turn to page 100 in the February 1954 publication, Galaxy Science Fiction, Project Hush by William Tenn…Our second story on the podcast today comes from Lynn Venable. Though she wrote only seven stories, each one left a lasting impression. This was her first, published in the December 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. We will discover our story on page 73, Homesick by Lynn Venable…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was only a slingshot, but it hurled more death than a thousand-pound bomb. Where did Tommy Sonofagun get those deadly pellets? The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast
Stars End S5E19 - We the People... Do Ordain and Establish this Podcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 46:27


We conclude our coverage of The Stars Like Dust ―, with chapters 15 through 22. That corresponds to part 3 of Tyrann as published in The March 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. "We the People… Do Ordain and Establish this Podcast." As we rejoin our heroes The USS Enterprise, trailer firmly attached by tractor beam, is approaching planet Omega 4. There they find the derelict USS Exeter in orbit. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Galloway beam over to the Exeter where the entire crew has mysteriously been turned into common rock salt, just like you can buy from any neighborhood hardware store. No, wait. I'm confused. That's the "Omega Glory," S2E23 of Star Trek. I swear, sometimes these Star Trek references just write themselves. Anyway, the beginning of the episode is actually pretty good, but the ending is very, very dumb. So dumb that it lands it in the "So bad you have to see it to believe it" category. Unfortunately for the episode, people only seem to remember that ending. To Asimov's credit, we know that he did not like that ending, Strangely he didn't like it even some 15 years or so before the episode aired. How does that work? I guess you'll have to listen to our episode. Meanwhile, being of a certain age myself, I can't seem to get this little earworm out of my head. Let's all sing along! "Ee Plannista, enor durtofo amo orper fectyoo nion..." Everybody!!

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury - Ray Bradbury Short Stories

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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 21:00


She'd paid good money to see the inevitable… and then had to work to make it happen! A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are thankful for you. Our audience continues to grow all over the world and we cannot thank you enough for your support. We'd also like to thank Anne who bought 5 coffee's. Anne had this to say, “Thank you so much for letting us relive the stories written by so many talented story tellers. Your mellifluous voice is a joy to my ears.” Thanks Anne for your amazing compliment and for your support.More Ray Bradbury stories because, well… it's Ray Bradbury. Our story was published in Galaxy Science Fiction in August 1951 let's turn to page 152, A Little Journey by Ray Bradbury…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, An unusual short story you've probably never heard, from one of the greatest authors in science fiction history. S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VintageSciFiAudiobooksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron's Amazing Stories
RAS #665 - The Map Makers

Ron's Amazing Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 59:29


On Ron's Amazing Stories, Ron dives into a captivating Audible original story titled Isaac Steele and the Forever Man. book one of the Isaac Steele Chronicles by Daniel Rigby. Next, Ron presents two eerie tales submitted by listeners. In one, a mysterious ghost boy haunts a pool party. In the other, a headless woman taunts a ghost hunter, leaving us questioning the boundaries of reality. Our featured story takes us on a journey beyond the stars with one from the classic sci-fi OTR series X-Minus One. In this captivating tale, a starship finds itself lost in the vastness of space, adrift and alone. But how does Ron kick off this episode of his podcast? He begins with a thought-provoking exploration of the concepts of light and darkness. Ron delves into the duality of these opposing forces, examining how they shape our perceptions of the world and how they influence our lives. Featured Story - The Map Makers Our featured story comes from the OTR series X-Minus One. It ran on NBC from 1955 to 1958. Our story first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction in May of 1955 and was written by Frederik Pohl. A tiny space rock crashes into the Terra II, causing a lot of damage and hurting the ship's navigation system. Now, the crew is floating around in the middle of nowhere, possibly millions of light-years away from anything familiar. They need to do whatever it takes to stay alive. The story is titled The Map Makers and it first aired on X-Minus One on September 26, 1956. Other Stories Include - Light vs. Darkness (and Why We Need Both), Isaac Steele and the Forever Man - Review, Ghost In The Pool, and The Night at Iroquois Park Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode) “AMATEUR IN CHANCERY” by George O. Smith (Short Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 31:03


IN THIS EPISODE: If someone's life depended on it, could you explain the concept of right and left to someone who had tentacles and had never heard of either? (Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, October 1961.)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Amateur in Chancery” by George O. Smith, from Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, October 1961:https://amzn.to/3C6W8Jd= = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November 04, 2024

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode) “THE FURIOUS ROSE” by Dean Evans (1952) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 28:32


IN THIS EPISODE: Originally posted in Galaxy Science Fiction, January 1952. "The Furious Rose" by Dean Evans is a science fiction short story set in a dystopian future where executions are mechanized and devoid of human emotion. Tony Radek, the Federal Executioner, navigates his role in an emotionally detached system where the condemned are subjected to "Neg-Emote," a process that strips them of their emotions following a guilty verdict.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode!) “PEN PAL” by STEPHEN MARLOWE (1951) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 31:53


Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, July 1951, the story “Pen Pal” by Stephen Marlowe introduces us to Matilda, a young woman looking for love by submitting letters to a literary magazine. That's something much more common when the story was published in 1951 and probably pretty close to using a dating app these days. When she thinks she's found the love of her life, things get really strange.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Pen Pal” by Stephen Marlowe: https://amzn.to/3AnH3m9= = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November 01, 2024

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode!) “THE OTHER NOW” by Murray Leinster #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 30:25


Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: "The Other Now" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novella published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in March, 1951. The story revolves around themes of love, loss, and the nature of existence, particularly focusing on the idea of alternate realities and the possibility of parallel lives.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Other Now” by Murray Leinster: https://amzn.to/3UnVbTlWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 25, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/TheOtherNow

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode) “THE SNOWBALL EFFECT” by Katherine MacLean (Short Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 29:33


Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: “The Snowball Effect” by Katherine MacLean first appeared in the September 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. What if we had a mathematically formula that could explain how an organization could grow at an exponential rate? A Ponzi scheme is designed by a sociologist, and has two professors test it on a women's sewing club. Things get a bit out of hand in a short time!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Snowball Effect” by Katherine MacLean: https://amzn.to/47UKm0qWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 16, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/snowballeffect

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode) “GREEN GREW THE LASSES” by Ruth Laura Wainwright (Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 21:56


Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: ”Green Grew the Lasses” by Ruth Laura Wainwright was originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in July 1953. In the story, a peculiar phenomenon sweeps through the town of Mimosa Beach, where women and girls inexplicably turn green after exposure to a strange plant. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…”Green Grew the Lasses” by Ruth Laura Wainwright: https://amzn.to/3BGww61Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 12, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/GreenGrewTheLasses

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode) “WE'RE CIVILIZED!” by Mark Clifton (Short Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 26:39


Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: “We're Civilized!” was written by Alex Apostolides and Mark Clifton, originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, the August 1953 edition. The story dives into themes of civilization and the interpretation of intelligence through the lens of human interaction with an alien race on Mars. The narrative explores the contrasting values and perspectives of human explorers and the native Martian species, raising questions about the nature of civilization and what it truly means to be "civilized."SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“We're Civilized!” by Alex Apostolides and Mark Clifton: https://amzn.to/3zL4wgZWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 11, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WereCivilized

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
(Bonus Episode) “THE LEECH” by Robert Sheckley (Short Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 36:39


Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: "The Leech" by Phillips Barbee is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s and published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1952. The story revolves around a monstrous, extraterrestrial life form that resembles a leech, which awakens after landing on Earth and begins to consume everything in its path.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Leech” by Robert Sheckley: https://amzn.to/3TXtU9NWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 09, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/theleech

The Mutual Audio Network
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 19 February Strawberries(100924)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 37:15


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" completes with our final chapter "February Strawberries"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 19 February Strawberries

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 37:15


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" completes with our final chapter "February Strawberries"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mutual Audio Network
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 18 Dangerous Quarry(100224)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 36:48


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 19 "Dangerous Quarry"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 18 Dangerous Quarry

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 36:48


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 19 "Dangerous Quarry"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mutual Audio Network
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 17 Upside-Down Captain(092524)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 42:50


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 17 "Upside-Down Captain"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulp Nostalgia AudioCast
X Minus One - Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl

Pulp Nostalgia AudioCast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 30:03


This week, we have “Tunnel Under the World,” an episode of X Minus One that first aired on March 14, 1956. The episode is based on the short story of the same name by Frederik Pohl. It first appeared in the January 1955 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com.

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 17 Upside-Down Captain

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 42:50


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 17 "Upside-Down Captain"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast
Stars End S5E17 - The Podcast Murmured to itself Gently

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 60:39


d novel! Join us for The Stars, Like Dust—! In this episode, we sift through chapters one through eight. The Stars, Like Dust is book #003 in the Asimov canon. That's a little misleading. Book #002 I, Robot is a fix-up; most of it had been written years before. This was the second time the Good Doctor sat down to write a book and he intended to write a Novel with a capital "N." He wasn't having a good time of it. Walter Bradbury, Asimov's editor, had liked Pebble in the Sky and wanted a follow-up but he also wanted an outline and a couple of sample chapters. Bradbury rejected the first two proposals. John Jenkins of AsimovReviews.net put it this way. "...now that he was a Novelist, Asimov was thinking he needed to write like one and was getting carried away. Rather than his sticking to his usual sparse prose, he was getting distinctly florid, and he needed to tone things down." That's what comes from trying to write a Novel with a capital "N" I suppose. To make matters worse, when Galaxy Science Fiction bought the right to serialize the novel Horace Gold insisted on a subplot that Asimov really didn't care for. But now it was time to sit down and write, which is what our good friend Isaac does best. Join us to see how the book turned out! This reading coincides with the installment published in the January 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction under the title Tyrann.

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 16 The Last Trespasser(091824)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 44:14


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 16 "The Last Trespasser"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 16 The Last Trespasser

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 44:14


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 16 "The Last Trespasser"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 15 Mindsnake(091124)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 39:52


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 15 "Mindsnake"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 15 Mindsnake

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 39:52


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 15 "Mindsnake"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 14 Name Your Symptom(090424)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 34:52


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 14 "Name Your Symptom"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 14 Name Your Symptom

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 34:52


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 14 "Name Your Symptom"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 13 No Substitutions(082824)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 39:54


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 13 "No Substitutions"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 13 No Substitutions

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 39:54


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 13 "No Substitutions"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 12 Blueblood(082124)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 30:09


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 12 "Blueblood"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 12 Blueblood

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 30:09


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 12 "Blueblood"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 11 The Big Headache (081424)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 2:08


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 11 "The Big Headache"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 11 The Big Headache

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 2:08


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 11 "The Big Headache"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 10 The Spicy Sound of Success (080724)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 38:44


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 10 "The Spicy Sound of Success"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Wonders
Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 10 The Spicy Sound of Success

Wednesday Wonders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 38:44


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 10 "The Spicy Sound of Success"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 9 Charity Case(073124)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 55:06


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continues with Chapter 9 "Charity Case"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cuentos y Relatos
"La Séptima Víctima" de Robert Sheckley

Cuentos y Relatos

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 47:21


"La Séptima Víctima" es un cuento de ciencia ficción del escritor estadounidense Robert Sheckley publicado originalmente en Galaxy Science Fiction en abril de 1953. En 1957 fue adaptado para la obra de radio X Minus One de NBC como "La Séptima Víctima". Fue revisado en gran medida para la película italiana de 1965 La décima víctima. Sheckley publicó una novelización de la película con ese título al año siguiente, y luego siguió con dos secuelas, Victim Prime de 1987 y Hunter/Victim de 1988. La historia trata sobre una sociedad futura que ha eliminado las guerras importantes al permitir que miembros de la sociedad inclinados a la violencia se unan a The Big Hunt, un juego de caza humano . Esto elimina a aproximadamente una cuarta parte de la población que de otro modo sería un peligro. La historia sigue a un cazador experimentado que está emocionado de recibir su última misión, pero se enfrenta a la preocupación de que algo anda muy mal con la tarea. Música y Ambientación: "Atlas" Andrew Lockington "The Book Of Eli" Atticus Ross "The Purpose" Atticus Ross Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 8 Confidence Game(072424)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 35:16


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" returns with Chapter 8 "Confidence Game"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 7 How to Make Friends(070324)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 36:47


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" continue with Chapter 7 "How to Make Friends"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 6 The Expendables(062624)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 35:30


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" begin our trek into early worlds of sci-fi greats! This week we begin with Chapter 6 "The Expendables"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Triggerman by J.F. Bone - Hugo Award Nominee For Best Short Story in 1959

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 31:28


The essential requirements of a first-class triggerman are two: that he know how to pull the trigger–and when not to! Triggerman By J. F. Bone, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Jesse Franklin Bone was born in Tacoma Washington in 1916. Before he was an author Bone was a veterinarian, and a professor of veterinary medicine, served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel and retiring in 1976. His first short story, Survival Type, didn't appear in Galaxy Science Fiction until he was 41, in 1957.About 30 short stories and 5 novels later his 21 year career as an author came to an end. Today's story first appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in December 1958 in the United States. It was in Astounding in the UK in March of 1959. Three months later it could be found in the Dell Paperback The Year's Greatest Science Fiction and Fantasy: 4th Annual Volume and almost 30 other publications around the world.Which would lead you to believe that this is a really good story. It is, so much so that it was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1959. Bone's adventure can be found on page 47, Triggerman By J. F. Bone…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It's remarkable what a bright, eager youngster can accomplish with just a pail and a shovel. The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

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Nineteen Science Fiction Short Stories Chapter 5 Break A Leg(061924)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 52:24


19 Science Fiction short stories by Jim Harmon from "Galaxy Science Fiction" begin our trek into early worlds of sci-fi greats! This week we begin with Chapter 5 "Break A Leg"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
“Green Grew The Lasses” (Pulp Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness #RetroRadio

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 24:55


Tonight I'm sharing a story originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in July, 1953. It's a story from Ruth Laura Wainwright entitled, “Green Grew The Lasses” – and no, that's not a typo!SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRM-20240530

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
“PRIME DIFFERENCE” (Science Fiction Short Story) #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 35:00


This is a special episode with a story that we'll be using soon in my other podcast, “Auditory Anthology” which comes out with new episodes every week (https://www.auditoryanthology.com). My partner at “Auditory Anthology”, Keith Conrad, curates stories from old sci-fi magazines, journals, books, and radio shows, and I voice the scripts. As much as I love old time radio, being able to tell these classic sci-fi stories from the 50s is a real treat for me. This story is one I actually heard many years ago on Old Time Radio, and the first time I heard it I absolutely fell in love with the story. So when I saw that Keith had sent me this one to narrate, I was beyond excited. The story is entitled “Prime Difference”, written by Alan Nourse. It was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in June 1957. It's dated of course, assuming android technology would be available in the late 1960s. Well it wasn't – and it still isn't just yet. But listen to this story and you tell me if you don't think it's prophetic, even if they did guess wrong on the year!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Auditory Anthology podcast: https://www.auditoryanthology.com“Prime Difference” is a work of fiction, written by Alan Nourse – originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction in June 1957: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/51321/51321-h/51321-h.htmWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.= = = = =(Over time links seen above 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 24, 2024CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/prime-difference/

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Short Science Fiction Story From the 1950s

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

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 47:02


Anybody who wanted to escape death could, by paying a very simple price—denial of life! The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Once again we've received another 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, this from Amgreenbean “Great stories. So happy I found this podcast! The background information on the authors and stories are phenomenal! Thanks.” Thank you Amgreenbean! Your 5 star reviews make a difference and we'd appreciate it if you would leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, if you think we deserve it.We're the #1 science fiction podcast in another country!! We are #1 in Bhutan and we've hit # 1 in 15 countries on Apple podcasts and #2 in 15 more. Thank you for your incredible support! This is the 5th time author Fritz Leiber has been on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Previously you've heard The Black Ewe, Nice Girl With 5 Husbands, The Foxholes of Mars and A Pail of Air. Today's Apocalyptic Sci-FI Story first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction in April 1952. Open your 35 cent copy of the magazine to page 89, The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was a dream house; yet the dream could have been a nightmare… The Missing Room by Lynn Venable.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories
Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Short Story from the 1950s

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 38:08


This could be a Christmas story. If it is, it shows one way Peace on Earth can be attained! Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Dean Evans makes his debut on the podcast. Evans wasn't his real name, that would be George Kull. Couldn't find his date of birth or where he was born but we know he lived in California. The only thing I could find about him was these words from author Frederik Pohl who said, ““There was a fellow named George Kull in California…who wrote pretty good light mysteries, but he wrote them in enormous volume, and I couldn't sell them as fast as he wrote them. He was starving to death, and he was into me for like three thousand dollars when I wrote him off.” Kull, as Dean Evans, published 12 short stories from 1951 to 1953. His first story can be found on page 113 in Galaxy Science Fiction in December 1951, Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, He was dangerously insane. He threatened to destroy everything that was noble and decent—including my date with my girl! The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV=========================== Merchandise