

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 50
Jul 12, 2023
This podcast discusses various short science fiction stories from classic authors like Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and Philip K. Dick. Topics include a mysterious clock, unusual creatures with the ability to remove body parts, trouble in Sumac, being trapped in space, and questioning the habit of war.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Mysterious Clock
02:52 • 8min
Exploring Leiden's History and Academic Pursuits
11:06 • 25min
Contemplating Influence and a Mysterious Encounter
35:52 • 3min
Encounter with a Mysterious Stranger
38:37 • 12min
Histological Experiments and Skin Pigmentation
50:58 • 20min
An Invasion Unnoticed
01:10:28 • 3min
Unusual Creatures with the Ability to Remove Body Parts and Split into Two Entities
01:13:45 • 2min
Discovering Julia's Alien Nature
01:15:26 • 2min
Trouble in Sumac
01:17:30 • 25min
The Camera and the Portrait
01:42:48 • 16min
Buswellister's Disappointment
01:59:08 • 29min
Unfulfilled Promises and Surprise Encounters in the Asteroid Belt
02:28:34 • 3min
Trapped in the Sargasso
02:31:41 • 22min
Reflections in Space
02:53:54 • 2min
Brother Ambrose's Revenge
02:55:42 • 18min
The Little Man's Suit
03:14:04 • 12min
Speculating on the Abilities of a Complex Life Form
03:26:34 • 10min
Meeting with Professor Thomas
03:36:38 • 7min
Contemplating the Trust
03:43:50 • 35min
The Uncertainty of the Ship's Destination and the Powerlessness of the Protagonist
04:18:55 • 3min
Questioning the Habit of War
04:21:33 • 4min
A Plan for a Fresh Start
04:25:39 • 3min
Visualizing Strategic Situations
04:28:54 • 17min
Moon Cities and the Discovery of a Fossilized Moon Plant
04:45:51 • 5min
Pete's Unique Abilities and Unpaid Fertilizer Bill
04:50:45 • 13min
Escape Plan
05:04:04 • 28min
The Discovery of the Kalecki Agents
05:31:55 • 11min
Descending to the Ledge
05:43:05 • 14min
Reflections on Women in the Special Patrol Service and a Hint at a Love Affair
05:56:55 • 2min
Encounter with Leanne
05:58:48 • 32min
Mr. Hendrix's Disappearance
06:30:41 • 4min
Leanne's Power and Grace
06:34:29 • 33min
A Conversation about Human Nature and Emotional Outlets
07:07:44 • 1min
Ship Stopped in Space
07:09:14 • 16min
Unsettling Phenomena
07:25:29 • 16min
Moyerre's Laugh
07:41:51 • 17min
A Doctor's Visit
07:59:16 • 17min
The Mystery and Confusion
08:16:29 • 2min
Financial Struggles and Uncertain Future
08:18:06 • 6min
Anxiously Awaiting Arrival
08:23:44 • 8min
Escape to Earth
08:31:30 • 12min
The Chief's Warning
08:43:55 • 29min
Confrontation and Revelation
09:12:27 • 17min
An Informal Conversation and 'The Slissers' by Jerome Bixby
09:29:05 • 2min
The Relationship Between Humans and the 'Slizzers'
09:30:56 • 2min
The Strange Transformation of Joe Arnold
09:32:44 • 14min
09:46:45 • 3min
Character Introductions and Descriptions
09:50:01 • 1min
Unexpected Plans
09:51:26 • 2min
The Threat of an Epidemic on Mars
09:53:31 • 18min
Tense Altercation Between Phillips and Brecken
10:11:19 • 27min
Negotiating a Space Station and Discovering Alien Creatures
10:37:54 • 3min
Weaver's Encounter with the Headless Creature
10:41:17 • 27min
Reflections on Terranovan customs
11:08:32 • 15min
Redemption, Sermons, and Weapon Design
11:23:05 • 6min
Weaver's Reflections
11:28:41 • 13min