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May 7, 2023 • 5h 31min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 31
Topics discussed in the podcast include investigating a deadly disease, deception and consequences during a game of bridge, a lab discovery of a suspicious infection, exiling to a new planet, the transformation of companions into simian ancestors, a man's surrender to a giant, restoring normalcy on Mars, a plan to obtain a valuable necklace, challenges faced on the planet Mars, a man filled with hatred and a pattern of disappearances, being trapped and defeated, trading houses, a heroic act involving jumping on a grenade, the power of the human mind, frustration and retaliation, scarcity of liquor and tobacco, exploring the disappearance of alcohol-producing organisms, mental telepathy and ESP, uncovering secrets in an apartment, a walking and talking plant, hunting for time travelers, blending in at Oktoberfest, a peculiar assignment involving finding a time traveler, suspicion at Oktoberfest, perspective and the nature of reality, and the struggles of adjusting to life without a loved one.

May 3, 2023 • 6h 36min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 30
The podcast explores various short science fiction stories from classic authors, covering topics such as decoding a mysterious sphere, asteroid cave exploration, manipulating family dynamics, chaos in a crowded room, a new medical product, alternative courses of actions, a haunted house, secrets of a self-sufficient city, impending attack from a telepathic enemy, love and fear, a dangerous collision at sea, a journey through storms, career choices and frustrations, war reflections, successfully disabling a warhead, being stranded in space, unveiling secrets, suspicion and blending in, and reflections on a son in space.

Apr 30, 2023 • 2h 5min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 29
In this podcast, they discuss a wide range of interesting topics in short science fiction stories. Topics include encounters with beings from other planets, reflections on human survival and vengeance, explorations of mysterious caves and black surfaces, exceeding light speed and time discrepancies, the challenges of artificial limbs, the enslavement of Earth and flyback of child anvils, contact with interstellar correspondents, and strange encounters leading to surprising offers and life changes.

Apr 26, 2023 • 4h 50min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 28
This podcast covers a wide array of short science fiction stories from various classic authors, exploring themes like advanced science, time travel, and extraterrestrial life. The chapters discuss topics such as revenge, discovery of artifacts from the iron age, isolation on a deserted planet, and the challenges of communication. Other topics include counterfeiting operations, a mysterious machine that comes to life, and the exploration of utopian societies. Overall, the podcast offers a thrilling and thought-provoking journey into the world of science fiction.

Apr 23, 2023 • 4h 59min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 27
This podcast explores a collection of short science fiction stories by various authors. Topics covered include tense confrontations, encounters with invisible presences, chaotic space travel, colonization of Mars, and uncovering mysterious objects. The podcast also discusses the excitement of college football, the origins of the CIA, and the transformation of a gambler into an investor. Each chapter presents an intriguing storyline that keeps listeners entertained.

Apr 19, 2023 • 5h 49min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 26
The podcast explores short science fiction stories from various authors, touching on topics such as abuse, presidential deathbed, life reflections, time distortion, sinister plans, mysterious disappearances, historical events, and the rise of machines. It also delves into encounters with frogmen, escape missions, and the establishment of a broadcasting station in a tomb. The podcast offers a mix of speculative fiction, adventure, and thought-provoking concepts.

Apr 16, 2023 • 5h 34min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 25
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 25
Title: Short Science Fiction Collections
Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought.
Published: Various
List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #25
Author: Various
Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies
Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 25
Part: 1 of 1
Length Part: 5:33:39
Book: 25
Length Book: 5:33:39
Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10
Narrator: Collaborative
Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014)
Language: English
Rated: Guidance Suggested
Edition: Unabridged Audiobook
Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Apr 12, 2023 • 4h 59min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 24
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 24 covers various topics such as space exploration, challenges of being a spacer, encounters with strange creatures, repairing ancient beacons, debates on Earth's future, and the discovery of new species

Apr 9, 2023 • 4h 22min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 23
In this podcast, they talk about short science fiction stories from classic authors like Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov, and H. G. Wells. The topics discussed include futuristic concepts, extraterrestrial life, and time travel. They also explore the potential consequences of scientific and technological innovations. The podcast covers various intriguing chapters, such as a mysterious gift from a native tribe, the discovery of a strange new star, and the examination of a man suffering from a unique disease called the bubble death. Additionally, they discuss interactions at a mental institution's arts and craft shop, a conversation at a bar about Mars, and the curious case of a Martian in a bathroom.

Apr 5, 2023 • 3h 59min
Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 22
Chemist creates mind-detaching drug, surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, solitude in a dimly lit jungle, encountering mysterious voices and marching kiffs, exploring an unfamiliar time, discussing signals from outer space, search for an educated man, guarding treasure and forbidden pet, confrontation and escape for a key, haunted by guilt, mission to investigate hypnotizing machine, resolving dispute with cappin natives, observations of fish bone temple, meeting with Robert Meyland, symbol of impatience from god, negotiating with Starmon traders, reconnecting with old friend, escaping dangerous situation, discussing peculiar abilities of Herbex