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

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

By: Scott Miller
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Summary

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast restores and narrates forgotten and underrated vintage science fiction short stories spanning from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. Each episode features a professionally narrated classic drawn from early speculative fiction, pioneering 19th-century tales, and the pulp magazine era that shaped modern science fiction.


Released several times a week, the podcast explores timeless speculative ideas—alien encounters, artificial intelligence, time travel, dystopian futures, and the human cost of progress—through the works of legendary authors such as Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Harlan Ellison, and many others.


Now in its fourth year and with more than 500 episodes released, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has reached #1 on Apple Podcasts in 34 countries, reflecting a worldwide appetite for classic science fiction storytelling. Each restored short story gives modern listeners direct access to the imagination and bold ideas that shaped the genre from its earliest days through the Golden Age.


Narrated by Scott Miller, each episode serves as an accessible entry point into science fiction’s rich literary history—bringing the wonders, warnings, and possibilities of vintage sci-fi to a new generation of listeners.

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  • Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey

    Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey
    May 13 2026

    A reporter spends ten years chasing evidence that certain men do not stay dead, only to discover that every attempt to expose them pushes him closer to losing his own mind. When the last piece of proof vanishes before his eyes, Dane Phillips faces a far worse possibility than failure. Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.


    The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast continues to grow rapidly thanks to you. Sharing the podcast with your friends, leaving 5 star ratings on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are just a few of the ways you continue to help us grow like never before. We recently hit #2 in Sweden, #4 in the UK and #6 in the US which are the highest ranking we have ever achieved in those countries.


    Thank you!


    We have narrated one great sci-fi story after another written by Lester Del Rey. And there are more to come. Today’s tale was published in Galaxy Science Fiction in November 1956 on page 36, Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey…


    Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The first photographs taken on Jupiter reveal towering shapes that watch the explorers’ ship through the mist. Inside the sealed cabin, the crew realizes too late that the creatures outside already know they are there. The Vibration Wasps by Frank Belknap Long.


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    31 mins
  • Message from Venus by Russ Winterbotham

    Message from Venus by Russ Winterbotham
    May 11 2026
    Two exhausted spacemen gamble their lives on an impossible return from Venus while an isolated outpost waits for rescue that may never come. As Earth races closer by the second, one reckless landing idea stands between them and a fireball over the Pacific. Message from Venus by Russ Winterbotham. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Although he isn’t remembered as a major contributor to science fiction Russ Winterbotham’s career lasted more than three decades. He wrote seven novels and more than 60 short stories beginning in 1935.Winterbotham was paid $44.55 for the story back in 1941. Adjusted for inflation that would be about $570 today. How do we know how much he was paid? Comet magazine paid a penny per word for every story it published. Which may not seem like a lot but two competing science fiction magazines that got their start about the same time didn’t pay anything at all.Those two magazines combined for only seven issues before they ceased publication. Russ Winterbotham’s story was published in the January 1941 issue of Comet magazine which lasted for only 5 issues. Turn to page 21, Message from Venus by Russ Winterbotham…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A reporter spends ten years chasing evidence that certain men do not stay dead, only to discover that every attempt to expose them pushes him closer to losing his own mind. When the last piece of proof vanishes before his eyes, Dane Phillips faces a far worse possibility than failure. Dead Ringer by Lester Del Rey.👉 💎 Lost Sci-Fi Premium - https://lostscifi.supercast.com/☕ Buy Me a Coffee - https://lostscifi.com/coffee===========================🎧 Newsletter - https://lostscifi.com/free/Facebook - https://lostscifi.com/facebookYouTube - https://lostscifi.com/youtubeX - http://Lostscifi.com/xInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social👕 Merchandise - https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com/===========================❤️ ❤️ Thanks to Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener$25 Fintan Quigley, Curious Jon, David Bell, Steve, Miriam, Someone, 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 Steve, Someone, SueTheLibrarian, Joannie West, Amy Özkan, Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 David, Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 Tammy, Owen, Bruce, Someone, TLD, David, Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous ListenerListen without commercials and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes every month with Lost Sci-Fi Premium—start your free 7-day trial today. https://lostscifi.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    33 mins
  • The Secret of Kralitz by Henry Kuttner

    The Secret of Kralitz by Henry Kuttner
    May 11 2026

    Beneath Castle Kralitz, a family ritual waits in darkness for the next heir to descend the hidden stairway and take his place among the dead. Franz Kralitz enters expecting a secret and discovers a fate that has been waiting for him since birth. The Secret of Kralitz by Henry Kuttner. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.


    Henry Kuttner was one of the most prolific writers in the early days of science fiction. I stopped counting after around 200 short stories, and what makes it all the more amazing is that he did it in just 21 years. Kuttner was only 42 when he died of a heart attack in 1958.


    This was only his fourth published story which can be found in Weird Tales magazine in October 1936 on page 361, The Secret of Kralitz by Henry Kuttner…


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

Brilliant! Great narrator and choice of stories

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

such a good variety of material

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

Probably the best vintage sci-fi podcast available in English

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just a fantastic podcast for fans new and old,brilliant story's and a I love the narration ,keep going buddy

amazing podcast

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