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X Minus One Podcast

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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X Minus One is widely considered among the finest science fiction dramas ever produced for radio. The first 15 episodes were new versions of Dimension X episodes, but the remainder were adaptations of newly published science fiction stories by leading writers in the field, including Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, Frederik Pohl and Theodore Sturgeon, along with a few original scripts. For baby boomer's that liked The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone and for ...
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Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars. Join us several times a week as we unearth timeless tales penned by the luminaries of vintage sci-fi literature. From the visionary minds of Philip K. Dick to the poetic prose of Ray Bradbury, from the bo ...
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The Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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Sci Fi x Horror

duane Old Time Radio

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Welcome to my Sci-Fi x Horror podcast channel. This podcast is for the Science Fiction and Horror enthusiast. SFXH will air classic OTR dramas including X-Minus One, Lights Out, Macabre, Weird Circle, Orbiter X, and more. Feedback and comments are welcome at [email protected] and Instagram @duane.otr. Listen to and download all my podcast for free at my website: https://otr.duane.media Thank you.
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Easy Stories in English

Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media

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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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The Foundation Trilogy concists of: 1. Foundations 2. Foundation and Empire 3. Second Foundation The Foundation Trilogy is an epic science fiction series written over a span of forty-four years by Isaac Asimov. It consists of seven volumes that are closely linked to each other, although they can be read separately. The series is highly acclaimed, winning the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
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Science fiction & Fantasy audio dramas. A big frothy cocktail of catastrophe, cliffhangers, and comedy – two parts Asimov, one part Arthur C. Clarke, with a jigger of early Spielberg, a splash of satire, and a sprinkling of Monty Python. Ad-free.
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Area 512

Alicia Postigo

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Hello and welcome to Area 512. I’m your host Alicia Postigo bringing to you from the Texas Hill Country aliens, wormholes and other interstellar creatures. In this podcast I will review science fiction and fantasy books, movies and shows as I read them or watch them, whichever the case. There is no specific schedule but I will post at least once a month.Warning: I swear, I express my opinion sometimes political, I talk in a direct manner.
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Galaxy!

Jason Stark, Stephanie Junker, and Jacob Junker

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A podcast about the science fiction novels and stories of Isaac Asimov. Jason Stark, a seasoned reader of Asimov's novels, joins Stephanie and Jacob Junker, newcomers to the material, and together they investigate the themes and meanings behind the stories of one the most famous Sci Fi authors of all time. From positronic brains to psychohistory and beyond, join Jason, Stephanie and Jacob as they look for the relevance that these stories have for today, and how they speak to big questions an ...
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Dimension X

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network

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Hard core science fiction fans are sure to enjoy one of the most dramatic anthologies of the genre, “Dimension X.” The golden age of radio was a period in American history that spawned some of the most creative minds and prolific writers. In fact, this old time radio show paved the way for some of the more popular sci-fi writers today to mark their place in the literary scene. More notable among then new authors were Ray Bradbury and the brilliant Isaac Asimov. Dimension X featured stories t ...
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This story starts with space ships scouring the universe in an interplanetary game of tag. The humans know there are “Aliens” out there. But so do the Aliens. As each tries desperately to make the phenomenal discovery, they secretly hope that the other will not turn out to be the enemy. Humans call them “Plumies” because of the feathery plumes they inscribe on silicon-bronze tablets and cairns they have left behind on their intergalactic travels over the last thousand years. The search goes ...
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X Minus One

Entertainment Radio

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X minus one was effectively the return of Dimension X, and although the opening sequence was revamped and the announcer became Fred Collins, the stories were still as bizarre and intriguing as its predecessor. The first X minus one shows used scripts from Dimension X, but soon created new shows, employing the talents of many great sci–fi authors, including staff writers Ernest Kinoy and George Lefferts, Asimov, Bradbury and Heinlein.From the far horizons of the unknown come transcribed tales ...
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In Asimov's latest story from Misha Lenau, a middle aged person finds themself longing to be someone—something—else, and, thanks to a bold new business franchise, endeavors to turn themself into a hairy, bloodsucking beast: El Chupacabra. But after a series of disappointing events, our protagonist wonders if they'll ever be happy. Will El Chupacabr…
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A brief tale of the dismal success of a scientist's experiment. Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another podcast, another debut—this time for author Edwin Baird. Best known as the first editor of Weird Tales magazine, Baird helped launch the iconic American fantasy and horror pulp, whose first issue was dat…
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When a skeptical professor steps into the mind of a former student’s fiancée, he discovers a surreal landscape shaped by vanity, obsession, and alarming emptiness. A sharp and unsettling exploration of how our inner worlds reveal far more than we intend. The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Clive Staples Lewis, o…
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Before David’s startled gaze the newcomer placed his right hand to his left shoulder and removed the left arm. He then proceeded to dismember himself until only a torso, head and one arm remained. The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. A new debut on the podcast today: the first woman to publish science f…
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Ray Bradbury | SF68 || A Sound of Thunder || Broadcast: May 5, 1968 In the year 2055, time travel is a practical reality, and the company Time Safari Inc. offers wealthy adventurers the chance to travel back in time to hunt extinct species such as dinosaurs. A hunter named Eckels pays $10,000 to join a hunting party that will travel back 65 million…
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Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes⁠ Have you met Elaine? Elaine is very giving, but not very nice. Oh, she loves everyone, but she shows her love through action, not smiles. And Elaine has a secret, which only I know about... Go to ⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Elaine⁠ for the full transcript. Get episodes…
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A quest for identity meets the shadows of societal perception. As Rosina struggles to be seen, will she reclaim her voice or remain lost in the darkness? The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. You may be wondering why this episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast took longer to appear than a ghost at a séance. At the …
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A man and his uncle set out to scientifically investigate a crumbling home steeped in centuries of death and decay. But as night falls, they confront a grotesque, unseen horror feeding on the living—a parasitic evil that may be older than the house itself. The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The Shunned Hous…
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We’re doing a Murderbot series! We reacted to the trailer, and now we’re covering the first two episodes. We’ll do at least two more of these to cover the full season. If you’re listening on the website because your podcast player feed has gone dead, please update it to the RSS feed below: https://pavementpodcast.com/feed/podcast/tmtyr/…
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The Foundation Trilogy (Isaac Asimov) || Episodes 4-6 || Broadcast: May 27, June 3, 10 1973 01:42 -- (4) The General -- Two hundred years after its creation, the Foundation battles Bel Riose, the last powerful General of the dying Galactic Empire. 57:35 -- (5) The Mule -- A further hundred years have passed, and the Foundation is challenged by an u…
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As always, no spoilers until the end when we do our plot explainer and discussion. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord! Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video Similar books we recommend: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells Monk and Robot series by Becky Chambers…
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Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes I discuss six things I wish I'd done sooner in life, tell you about my 32nd birthday and discuss some books and films I've enjoyed recently. Go to ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sooner⁠ for the full transcript. List of books: Butter by Asako Yuzuki Invisible Cities by Italo…
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"Cooking," explained Lancelot Biggs, "is simply a matter of chemistry." But he didn't expect that he'd have to prove that statement! Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Nelson S. Bond wrote 14 stories featuring the exploits of the eccentric space explorer Lancelot Biggs. Biggs debuted on the podc…
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If werewolves exist, they don't necessarily conform to all the superstitions people have. They may even know fear…. Infiltration by Algis Budrys. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for making The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast one of the most popular science fiction podcasts on the planet—streamed in 188 countries worldwide! That’s nearly every…
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The Shisti and the Assistant Shisti of Mars chose Chicago, U.S.A., for their vacation spot. No worries; they were invisible. Plenty of rich food; the joint was loaded. A whole year of frolicking in store. Only one thing they overlooked—there was a curious convention going on. Con-Fen by James R. Adams. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This e…
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The Foundation Trilogy (Isaac Asimov) || Episode 1-3 || Broadcast: May 6, 13, 20, 1973 01:42 -- (1) Psychohistory and Encyclopedia -- The opening episode begins on Trantor, capital of the Galactic Empire, with the meeting of Hari Seldon and Gaal Dornick, their trial, and their exile to Terminus. The action then jumps forward fifty years, to the fir…
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Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old fisherman sits by the sea, waiting for fish to come. He has seen the world change hugely through his life. But today, something different is waiting in the water: something monstrous. Go to ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Return for the full transcript. Get episodes wi…
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If the alien space craft was not a rocket ship, what was it? And an even bigger question: should they investigate—or run for their lives! The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Gordon R. Dickson returns to our podcast today. His debut story was No Shield From the Dead in August 2024. From Imagination Stories of S…
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Can the moving out of line of even the smallest atom of the Inscrutable pattern of the Universe, bring down the whole great edifice in instantaneous, crashing holocaust? The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Did you know we take story requests for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast? We do! Just send us an email and l…
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There is an infinite number of paths through a lens between an object point and its image point-and no matter how many changes of path you make, have you changed anything? Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Fritz Leiber is one of about 25 men and women from the golden age of pulp science fiction to rece…
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Future Tense || Really heavy | Third From-the Sun || Broadcast: May 15, 1974 WMUK-FM, Kalamazoo, Michigan. A student at Columbia University comes under the protection of a Valadusian Durg, but there are drawbacks. The script was used previously on "X Minus One" March 20, 1957. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA…
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Karson was creating a superman to fight the weird super-monsters who had invaded Earth. But he was forgetting one tiny thing—like calls to like. The Avenger by Damon Knight. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The very first Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association was presented to Robert Heinlein in 1975. Tod…
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Two men debate the limits of human understanding while sitting atop an ancient, haunted burial ground—only to be confronted by a terror that defies all form and logic. What lurks beyond language and reason may not just exist… it may be waiting. The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. If you’re enjoying the show, we…
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Titans respect men who create, and add to the betterment of others. Surely it is brave to be a Titan and muchly in love. A World to Die For by Sam Carson. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Author Sam Carson is making his debut on the podcast. He is another of those authors that we know almost nothing about. Don’t know when or where he was bor…
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Ray Bradbury - Radio City Playhouse || Duet || Broadcast: October 16, 1949 Duet -- Two fifteen minute stories both so unusual as to make you want to hear them. The first one is called The Lake, written by Ray Bradbury. The second is called Collectors Item and is by Roald Dahl. A young American sailor Jerry is asked for a light by an old man and whe…
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That said, there are some problems with this book too, which made this a fun one to talk about - Brent liked it a lot more than Cody did. Plus, love em or hate em, Asimov thought up some very alien aliens. As always, no spoilers until the end when we get into the full plot explanation and discussion. NEW THRU 2025-05-15: Fill out our listener surve…
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Today's episode is a rerun of an older story. Before we get into the story, I talk about my religious experiences during Easter. St George is a famous mythical figure throughout Europe. Most versions of his story involve him fighting and killing a dragon who is causing problems in a city. But in my version, things are bit... smellier. Go to ⁠EasySt…
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They worshipped him as a god, this man condemned to death on that lonely world, Master Of The Asteroid By Clark Ashton Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Grab a copy of the October 1932 issue of Wonder Stories magazine and you’ll find today’s story featured right on the cover. Flip to page 434 — yes, this magazine numbered its pages con…
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