Podcast Episodes

"Sexton, Sexton, in the Wall," by August Derleth

Season 2 Episode 126

Cornillo Martens wanted a quiet life, to enjoy his garden. But old man Garner, with his experiments, and Garner's grandchildren, with their unpleasant songs, profoundly disturbed his peace.

Today's s…

Published on 1 day, 16 hours ago

Once a First Wife, by Norman Arkawy

Season 2 Episode 125

She writhed under the judges' merciless scrutiny. The charge against her was surely a most grievous one—marital fidelity—and sexual incompetence!

"Once a First Wife" appeared in "Fantastic Universe",…

Published on 3 days, 16 hours ago

Asleep in Armageddon, by Ray Bradbury

Season 2 Episode 124

Avoid Planetoid 787. Lush and sunny, with fine air and no dangerous beasts, it'll tempt you to land and stay the night for some welcome fresh air and a good night's sleep on solid ground. Whatever yo…

Published on 6 days, 16 hours ago

Equals Four, by Piers Anthony

Season 2 Episode 123

Dillingham's assistant had to be land-going, esthetic, competent, free and female—more than less!

Today's story is "Equals Four" by Piers Anthony. It appeared in the July-August 1970 issue of Worlds …

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The Happiness Rock, by Albert Teichner

Season 2 Episode 122

They had found the perfect narcotic quite by accident on an asteroid. A silicon-based germ that induced euphoria and a sense of well-being with no side effects. It may even be good for humanity. But,…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Half-Breed, by Isaac Asimov

Season 2 Episode 121

Half of Earth, Half of Mars—the half-breed, the Tweenie—is reviled on Earth. But, as scientist and inventor Jefferson Scanlon discovers, there is more to them than people realize.

Welcome to Golden A…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Too Close to the Forest, by Bryce Walton & Al Reynolds

Season 2 Episode 120

Dr. Marsten thought he'd failed completely to prove mental telepathy, but he'd forgotten one peculiar, but very important, facet of those extraordinarily gifted with 'pshychic ability.'  

"Too Close …

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

The Stellar Legion, by Leigh Brackett

Season 2 Episode 119

No one had ever escaped from Venus' dread Stellar Legion. And, as Thekla the low-Martian learned, no one had ever betrayed it and—lived.

Today's story is "The Stellar Legion," by Leigh Brackett. It a…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

When the Sun went out, by Leslie F Stone

Season 2 Episode 118

The Sun was finally dying, the astronomers having predicted its demise within a few days. Unable to leave Earth, humanity had excavated accommodation deep underground for what was left of the populat…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

The Face of Helen, by Agatha Christie

Season 2 Episode 117

Mr. Satterthwaite witnesses a brutal fight outside an opera house. What could have caused such behaviour?

Today's story is The Face of Helen, by Agatha Christie. It appeared in the July 1951 issue of…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago