Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Sheckley

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===========================

Alone in a world buried by endless snow and ice the last man on Earth drifts through a twilight of silence and memory. Time has lost all meaning... The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.The year was 1926 and although there had been science fiction stories in magazines, there had never been an entire magazine devoted to science fiction. Hugo Gernsback was the man who would change the course of science fiction with the birth of Amazing Stories magazine which began publishing in April 1926. In case you were wondering the Hugo Award is named after this sci-fi pioneer. The first two magazines were filled with reprints, stories that had already been published, by Jules Verne, H. G. Wells and Edgar Allen Poe among others. G. Peyton Wertenbaker's short story The Man From the Atom appeared in that first issue but it too was a reprint, having been previously published 8 months earlier in Science and Invention magazine which was also published by Gernsback.Wertenbaker was born in New Castle, Delaware in 1907, he wrote a handful of sci-fi stories and then turned his attention to other pursuits, literary and otherwise. He served on the editorial board of Fortune magazine from 1933 to 1938, and became a contributing editor to Time Magazine in 1939. During World War Two he served as an air combat intelligence officer in the Pacific. In 1958 he joined NASA as a speechwriter, eventually becoming chief historian of the Aerospace Medical Division. The story you are about to hear was the first original paid story to appear in Amazing Stories in June 1926 on page 232, The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Of all the irksome, frustrating, maddening discoveries—was there no way of keeping it discovered? Forever by Robert Sheckley.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

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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 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===========================

He was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement! Potential by Robert Sheckley. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue who bought us $25 worth of coffee, “Superlative content, thanks for bringing me enjoyment. Great selections, great reads.” Thanks Eaten by a Grue for your kind words and for the coffee.If you'd like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVRobert Sheckley has been heard many times on the podcast and fortunately there are still many more Sheckley stories in the public domain that we will share with you in the future.By the time this story appeared in Astounding Science Fiction magazine the publication has been around for almost 24 years, and if my math is correct it can be found in the 276th issue of the magazine. Let's turn back the clock to November 1953 and open this pulp pleaser to page 72, Potential by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV

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The scene-shifters slipped—and a man woke up on Wednesday, though yesterday was Monday. But Wednesday wasn't finished… Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today's story is unlike anything we've done before, and that's why we chose to share it with you on the podcast. The name of the magazine is Unknown. It's not that we don't know the name of the magazine, the name of the magazine is called Unknown. Only 39 issues rolled off the presses but some believe it was the finest fantasy fiction magazine ever published.From Unknown in June 1941, we will find this odd story on page 112, Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, He was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement! Potential by Robert Sheckley.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVFacebook - 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 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 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.

El breve relato «La Voz» (1953), escrito por Robert Sheckley y recogido en su primera recopilación de relatos: es un verdadero ejercicio de metafísica, una visión absolutamente insólita de la condición del mundo y de la propia persona; con este relato, Sheckley se adelantaba a ciertas propuestas literarias que llegarían y no precisamente del campo de la ciencia ficción bastantes años más tarde de la mano de celebrados autores franceses. Música y Ambientación: "Insanity" Lucas King "Nihilist" Lucas King "Psycho" Lucas King "Severus" Lucas King Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu

This week's story is Cost of Living by Robert Sheckley. In a world where everyone has everything, some people begin to question whether the comforts of their modern world are worth the cost.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Culture Clash Live EP. 258: Time Travel Spotlight: "FREEJACK" (1992) & Fandom News & Reviews! Watch the video on the Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork On this episode of Culture Clash we return to the Time Travel Spotlight with 1992's "FREEJACK".  Freejack is a 1992 American science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy and starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins. The screenplay was written by Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett and Dan Gilroy, who adapted it from the 1959 science fiction novel Immortality, Inc. by Robert Sheckley. The film was produced by Morgan Creek and released by Warner Bros. in the United States on January 17, 1992. It received mostly negative reviews. Plot Synopsis: Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race car driver to New York City in 2009, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire. We will also look at the recent Fandom News and Reviews! Let's do this thing! Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the Fandom Podcast Network on YouTube! Like and share! https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork Our master feed for all of our audio podcasts can be found on Podbean: - https://fpnet.podbean.com/ - The Fandom Podcast Network can stream and download on the Podbean app The Fandom Podcast Network is on all major podcast platforms, which includes: Apple Podcasts / iTunes Contact Information: - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: @FandomPodcastNetwork - X (Twitter): @FanPodNetwork Host & Guests Contact Info On Social Media - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants. #CultureClash #CiltureClashLive #TheFandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TimeTravel #TimeTravelSpotlight #TimeTravelTropes #TimeTravelMachine #Freejack #Freejack1992 #FreejackMovie #Geoff Murphy  #EmilioEstevez #MickJagger #ReneRusso #AnthonyHopkins #ImmortalityInc #ImmortalityInc1959 #StevenPressfield #RonaldShusett  #DanGilroy #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold

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

They weren't human. They were something more—and something less—they were, in short, humanity's hopes for survival! Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Ron McFarlan who bought us a coffee. “Still loving the show! I'd say it gets better but the early ones are pretty seamless quality wise. The story I thought you'd like is Robert Sheckley's “Store of the Worlds”, as timely as ever. It's from Playboy 1959 so may not qualify but I can hear you reading it.” Thanks Ron! I will ask our copyright expert Jesse if “Store of the Worlds” is in the public domain. As you know I love Robert Sheckley. If you would like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVThanks to KSFJLC who reviewed us on Apple Podcasts Spain, “What a treasure! Found this podcast purely by accident! Brilliant!!” Thanks for your review KSFJLC. We will be on vacation in both Madrid and Barcelona in November, maybe we can have a beer!We love hearing from you, send an email anytime, scott@lostscifi.com.Science Fiction Grand Master Lester Del Rey returns to the podcast today with a story unlike any other we have narrated so far. From If Worlds of Science Fiction in September 1961 we will find our story on page 40, Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, It was a weird sort of battle for survival–not only of individuals, but each, against his will, represented his whole race. And the battle rested on ingenuity, tenacity and courage, not strength alone. Arena by Frederic Brown.☕ 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 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 Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somebody once came up with a song title we have never forgotten: “For every man there is a woman, so why did I gel stuck with you?” Not that Mr. Morcheck felt that way about Myra. He not only believed she was absolutely perfect; you could get a punch in the nose for doubting it! And he was so right—for a while! The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Actually we have two stories for you today on the podcast. We'll start with Robert Sheckley, from the pages of Amazing Stories in December 1953, let's go to page 118, The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley…Up next, a time travel story from the pages of Fantastic Universe magazine in December 1960, Time For Survival by George O. Smith…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Jeremy got to Mars, all right, but nobody else came back. And so people would not believe he had actually been there at all. Never on Mars by John Wyndham.☕ 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 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 Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Dunn and Julie are the sole survivors in a vast city of silence and death! The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We've narrated several last man on earth stories but this one is different as you are about to find out. Written by Paul MacNamara, a man who has one published story and that's it, and we know nothing else about him. Our story was published eighty years ago in the Fall 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine. Let's turn to page 32, The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Somebody once came up with a song title we have never forgotten: “For every man there is a woman, so why did I gel stuck with you?” Not that Mr. Morcheck felt that way about Myra. He not only believed she was absolutely perfect; you could get a punch in the nose for doubting it! And he was so right—for a while! The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley.☕ 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 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 Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96va25IN THIS EPISODE: It's something I've wanted to do for a very long while, and that's bring you a Batman story. When I was in high school a book of Batman stories came out called “The Further Adventures of Batman: 14 All New Adventures of the Caped Crusader”. It was filled with short stories by several different authors, and it was different than anything else I'd read from the Dark Knight's exploits, because this wasn't a comic book – there were no pictures, just story after story. Somehow it kept my interest, and I remembered it today from back in 1989 when I read it for the first time – the year it came out. The first story was the one I remembered best, so it's the one I bring to you tonight… it's called “Death of the Dream Master” by Robert Sheckley. I've linked to the book it's from below in the sources/references.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Death of the Dream Master” by Robert Sheckley, from the book “The Further Adventures of Batman: 14 All New Adventures of the Caped Crusader” (edited by Martin H. Greenberg): https://amzn.to/4dcKolyWeird 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: September 13, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/BatmanDeathOfTheDreamMaster

This week we’re listening to an episode of X Minus One recommended to us by our Patreon supporter, Evan. Thanks, Evan! “The Lifeboat Mutiny” is an adaptation of the Robert Sheckley story of the same name. The plot features a crew of space travelers who get a bargain on a used lifeboat. But when the […]

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"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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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, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.You asked for it, and here it is another super short story. From Fantastic Universe Magazine in June 1955 on page 125, The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth ... these were the familiar
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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===========================

On this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we have a jam-packed agenda. We'll kick things off with a review of the new audiobook series Mars Nation. Then, tune in for another thrilling installment of Ghost Stories With Sylvia, where Sylvia Shults reacts to a chilling tale from Kesha Hilton about her encounter at Sand Point Lighthouse. But that's not all! We'll also delve into Robert Sheckley's science fiction story The Hour of Battle, exploring a terrifying scenario of a mind-controlling alien invasion. Next up, Ron reads the thought-provoking short story The Hands. Finally, we'll close the show with a special edition of Johnny Is It True, featuring a collection of your stories, sent in by you, for you! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia  is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia's Links:  , , , Featured Story - The Hour Of Battle Our featured story is a good one. It comes from Space Science Fiction magazine September issue 1953. I do wonder from time to time what an alien invasion might be like. Our tale takes a broad look at what could happen. The story is titled The Hour Of Battle and was written by Robert Sheckley. Stories Include - The Local Tribe, Review - Mars Nation: The Complete Trilogy, Ghost Stories With Sylvia - The Sand Point Lighthouse, The Hour Of Battle, The Hands, and Johnny Is It True - Your Stories. 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:  

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Cordovir and Hum encounter a mysterious metallic object balancing on fire! As they debate its origins, a chilling realization sets in: what lurks inside could challenge everything they know about morality and truth. The Monsters by Robert Sheckley, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to our thousands of listeners who listen on Spotify where we have 191 ratings with an average rating of 4.9.After listening to “The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov”, Arthur Carroll says, “Loved it! Thank you!” Thank you Arthur!Commenting on “The Elephant Circuit” MAS2 says, “When Heinlein was on a roll his measured words flow as prose poems. This is art.” We agree, thanks for your comment and thanks for listening.Commenting on “Message From Mars” by Clifford D. Simak Spotify user “My collection” had this to say, “Excellent story and excellent reading. Thank you.” We appreciate your comment!After listening to “The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown” AnitaB had this to say, “A very nicely told story, a pleasant voice to listen to. I like that the professor has an accent.” Thank you AnitaB. We appreciate your comments and ratings on Spotify.Robert Sheckley is one of our favorite authors and there are more of his stories on the way. Today we go back in time 71 years to the March 1953 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction where we will discover that things are not always as they appear. Turn to page 15, The Monsters by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, “You ask us of Mars for a weapon to save your world. We have it–but it is not for you Earthman. Men may die and planets perish, but we break not the law of the universe–Every civilization must work out its own destiny!” The Weapon by Isaac Asimov.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

In this week's story The Leech by Robert Sheckley, we explore a tale of a spore—a seemingly lifeless entity that has drifted through the cosmic void for millennia, until the fateful day it lands on Earth. Unbeknownst to humankind, this tiny seed holds within it a hunger that defies comprehension, an insatiable thirst for energy and mass. As it stirs to life and begins to grow, it falls to an unwitting professor and an overconfident general to confront the unknowable.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a dream house; yet the dream could have been a nightmare… The Missing Room by Lynn Venable, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Your support for our podcast has been phenomenal and we thank you. Future Space Engineer bought us 5 coffees and says, “Great narration and story curation!” Thanks Future Space Engineer!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVWe will never get tired of your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts. NoIamYourFather had this to say, “Best Podcast Around - I love this podcast! The narrator does a wonderful job. He is a master of changing his voice just slightly so you can hear each character distinctly and allow yourself to become fully immersed in each and every story. I've been listening nearly since the beginning and have loved every minute so far! Keep up the great work!” Thank you for your glowing review NoIamYourFather!! If you haven't left us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts we would appreciate it if you would, if you think we deserve 5 stars of course.You may remember Lynn Venable for the Post-Apocalyptic Story Time Enough At Last that we shared with you about six months ago. A story so good it was adapted for The Twilight Zone in an episode starring Burgess Meredith. Today's short sci-fi story can be found on page 58 in Weird Tales Magazine in July 1953 , The Missing Room by Lynn Venable…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Cordovir and Hum encounter a mysterious metallic object balancing on fire! As they debate its origins, a chilling realization sets in: what lurks inside could challenge everything they know about morality and truth. The Monsters by Robert Sheckley. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

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"The Leech"by Robert Sheckley(From Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine, December 1952)

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One man's fact is fantasy for another—except the man whose fantasies become solid facts! Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Your 5 star reviews are greatly appreciated. People who discover our podcast see your reviews and give us a chance, we are thankful for all your reviews.M Coats recently gave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and says, “What are you waiting for? I found this podcast though my library's app. But while my library app allows for 5 audio book check-outs a month, this podcast has no constraints. The audio is clear, the stories and well read, and the selection is varied enough that I have not heard most of these stories. I am only a recent listener, but I am already 30 episodes in.”Thanks M Coats, we're glad you found us.Kezzathezombie left a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts Australia. Kezza had this to say, “Magnificent! In a world of true crime, history buffs and self help gurus, this is such a breath of fresh air. Each episode brings a new adventure filled with social parody and old world charm. Perfect for anyone with an imagination and a sense of adventure.”Thanks Mr. zombie, or is that Mrs. zombie?Did you know that you can leave a review on Apple Podcasts in your country even if you listen somewhere else? Yes you can and we would appreciate it if you would.Thanks to you The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is becoming more popular all over the world. We're #5 in Turkey, #1 in Kenya again, and #6 in Latvia. Thank you!Robert Sheckley is one of my favorite vintage sci-fi authors and he doesn't disappoint in today's tale, taken from Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in August 1952. Discover this intriguing story on page 41, Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, 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.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================Merchandise

Young Thom Ra travels back to the hideous Venus-Earth war, and ventures peril to win lovely Elren Dri for his mate! A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Episode 200 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast didn't go as planned. We've been facing some health challenges over the last 2 weeks and want to say thanks to all of you who have expressed your concern. Our plan was to get reacquainted with our old friend Bud Gregory for episode 200 but it's a longer story than we are able to narrate at this moment. Funny how you take breathing for granted until you are struggling to breathe. So today's story and the next few will all be less than an hour.We always love a good time travel story and that's what we have for you today. From Thrilling Wonder Stories in June 1947, James MacCreigh is credited with writing the story on page 61, but we know the real author, A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, One man's fact is fantasy for another—except 
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This week's story is “Ask a Foolish Question” by Robert Sheckley. The secret to learning the answers to life, the universe and everything is knowing the right questions to ask.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Derek AKA Imrryr returns to Derry and Toms to talk about fellow New Yorker Robert Sheckley, the late master of SF satire and absurdist parables, and his rather unusual and wigged-out 1975 opus... Options.   Spoiler... it's out there... AND I LOVE IT!   All of the Imrryr catalogue is available via Bandcamp, including merch, and when I get the links for the upcoming physical releases I'll add them here.

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The Sexual Morality Act was fierce to buck, but the Algolian sex surrogate was ... er ... even fiercer!… Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Robert Sheckley has been on our podcast twice previously with Watchbird and Seventh Victim. He's an under appreciated author and one of my favorites.Today's story first appeared in Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in March 1958. On the cover of the magazine it says, “She was made for love, a rowdy story by Robert Sheckley.” Let's turn to page 46 for, Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The aliens looked cute as Koalas. But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships. The Small Bears by Gene L. Henderson.Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVMerchandise - https://lostscifi.creator-spring.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyNZ7w5w7O714NHkRv5psAFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fiSign up for our newsletter https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/266431/102592606683269000/share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The planet hid itself from the Earthmen—and what lay behind the mask was fierce and deadly! The Masked World by Jack Williamson, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Five star reviews are coming in from everywhere. TTBDBoy from Apple Podcasts Canada gave us 5 stars recently and said, “Great podcast. Excellent narration, fantastic stories.” Thanks for your review. A review can be short and still be effective. Write a short review or a long one, whatever you choose.Kittyandleeloo via Apple Podcasts Great Britain says, “Your voice is…… incredible. The books ain't so bad either

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Robert Sheckley's short story "Cost of Living" delves into the complexities of human existence, examining the price we pay for the conveniences and luxuries that surround us. The narrative unfolds through the lens of Carrin, a man whose life is saturated with modern comforts but who grapples with a growing sense of discontentment and unease.♥️Patreon Page - Help keep the show ad-free

The most dangerous game, said one writer, is Man. But there is another still more deadly! Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is growing like crazy, thanks to you, so we're delivering two bonus episodes this week, to say thank you. In two days, we're featuring the work of Harry Harrison and two days after that, Philip K. Dick returns.Thousands of you listen to us on podcast players like Apple, Spotify and Overcast and thousands more enjoy us on YouTube. Recent YouTube comments include this from Bob, “Thank you so much for these fabulous stories! I have a solitary job as a night custodian. I thoroughly enjoy these stories and the wonderful voice, who narrates them, as I work the graveyard shift. Thank you so much! Bob in Oregon” Thank you Bob!0therun1t21 says, “Well read! I love these stories, had to subscribe. Thank You!” Thank you for your comment 0therun!Dimitrikorsakov2570 had this to say, “Your narration is so damn good. You're so easy and pleasant to listen to.” Thanks Dimitri! Leave us a comment on YouTube or send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com. In the last couple of months, we've heard from Robert Sheckley twice, Watchbird and Beside Still Waters. Our Sheckley story today comes from the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in April 1953. Let's go to page 38 for Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley…In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, James diGriz lives a life of crime, and he's good at it. Perhaps not as good as he thinks he is! The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison. And two days later we've got a story for you from Philip K. Dick. That's this week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Support the show

One man's retreat is another's prison... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Spacemen Die At Home by Edward W. Ludwig, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We appreciate your 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Gtree10 says. “Always a joy when a new story drops. Such a wonderful podcast, being able to listen to these great lost sci-fi stories from a range of authors (some well-know, some unknown). The reader does an incredible job bringing the stories to life. I eagerly look forward to next show dropping."Thank you Gtree10!!Kaydon Tye says, “A must listen to for sci-fi fans! I found the lost sci-fi podcast shortly after having a conversation about Philip K Dick with the attendant at the Holter Museum of Art in Helena Montana and looked for more about him. Being a big fan of classic and vintage literature I was pleasantly surprised to find your podcast. I was thrilled to see Philip K Dick as the pilot episode. I've been enjoying the narrator bring to life the story like an old time radio drama. From “The Plagiarist of Rigel IV” to “The Mind Digger” I hang on to every word to the end. I give the sci-fi podcast five stars and say it is a must listen for sci-fi fans.”Thanks Kaydon Tye!!If you like what we're doing you can help us by leaving a 5 Star review, if you think we deserve it, on Apple Podcasts. Or you can give us 5 stars on Spotify and you can leave a comment on our YouTube channel.Born in Tracy, California in July 1920, Edward William Ludwig had 16 short science fiction stories published in the 1950s, 6 in the 60s, 1 in the 70s and 2 short sci-fi stories in the 80s. We know he died in 1990 at the age of 69 and that's about it. The story we're about to hear was his 5th published story in the 1950s. Turn to page 75 in the October 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine for Spacemen Die At Home by Edward W. Ludwig…Next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The most dangerous game, said one writer, is Man. But there is another still more deadly! Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley. That's next week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.If you like vintage science fiction stories from Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells, Harlan Ellison and others, you will love The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast!Support the show