Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott delivers your weekly dose of pop culture with the Parting Shot. Every week you’ll get celebrity interviews, award show coverage, and the rundown on exactly what to watch, read, and listen to in culture. Consider the Parting Shot your one stop shop for everything pop culture.
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This is the podcast where we watch a movie from our past that had a lasting impression on our little gay lives. If we had no business watching it - we stole our parents VHS copy and watched under the cover of night. If a diva gave a rousing speech - we memorized it and lip-synced it at a talent show. Join Scott and Pete each week for a look back at the Movies That Made Us Gay!
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Out on the Lanai is a podcast dedicated to the innovative 80's sitcom, The Golden Girls. Each week, hosts (and GG superfans) H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch and dissect an episode of the show, invite a guest over, or watch literally anything featuring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and/or Estelle Getty.
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Join Lauren and Jesi as they re-watch their hero, Murphy Brown, navigate the waters of journalistic integrity and female empowerment, discussing 1990s nostalgia and the glaring relevance this show still has in our culture today. Plus, interviews with the cast and creators!www.MurphyBrownPod.comTheme Song Provided by Pond5 artist Patrick Coen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Revisit the iconic '90s drama My So-Called Life, one episode at a time. Every week, host Matt Baume & his guests delve into the teen angst, the grown-up turmoil, and the endless flannel of the 90s -- and examine the show's impact on television and our lives.
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Although performing stand-up comedy was what initially united Eliot, Brent, and H. Alan over 10 years ago, it’s their openness (and sense of humor) about feeling totally lost and disconnected from the gay community that’s truly bonded them. On YMIW, Eliot, Brent and H. Alan get down and dirty, exploring the good, bad, and ugly tropes of contemporary gay life, often the stuff that no one -- especially straight people -- discuss for fear of being labeled homophobic. (Don’t w ...
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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. Our spacefaring odyssey takes us beyond the confines of light-years, venturing into the unknown to unveil the secrets of distant planets and the enigmatic beings that inhabit them. Join us three times a w ...
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The Comedy's Best Kept Secret Tour is a Stand Up Comedy Tour that has crossed the United States 5 times, and performed more than 300 shows. This podcast features comedians from the tour talking candidly and openly as they travel the country, in a car to upcoming comedy gigs. You can see the tour live in your area, by visiting www.comedysbestkeptsecret.com for dates and locations.
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Plays by Mahmud is for visionary and entrepreneurial learners who are thirsty for actionable advice and steps to make the next big thing. I, the host, is a curious and hungry guy who is ready to take action and is here to learn along with you from the great people who made it and made it big. There will be interview based episodes on every Tuesdays and Fridays which will be 30-60 minutes. And there will be one Q/A episode every month answering all the questions that you have in your mind. So ...
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‘Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos’ Looks Into What Inspired the Series
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Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney is just as much of a ‘Sopranos’ fan as you and I are. That’s why he’s turning his attention to ‘Sopranos’ creator David Chase in his new two-part HBO documentary ‘Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos.’ The doc looks at the origins of what inspired the Emmy-winning series and how it pulls from Chase’s own li…
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250. The Wizard of Oz with special guest H. Alan Scott aka Sadie Pines
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"Oh, what a world! What a world! Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness?" We made it to 250 episodes and what an opportunity to bring you the end all be all of a literal Movie That Made Us Gay! We welcome back the hilarious H. Alan Scott to review this cinema classic starring Judy Garland and Margar…
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Hot Planet by Hal Clement - Sci Fi Short Story From the 1960s
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Mercury had no atmosphere—everyone knew that. Why was it developing one now? Hot Planet by Hal Clement, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Harry Clement Stubbs, better known by his pen name Hal Clement, was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in May 1922. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in astronomy in 1943. While still a col…
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As Kamala Harris Gets Into Debate Mode, Donald Trump Says There’s ‘Not A Lot to Do’
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As Kamala Harris bunkers down in debate prep, Donald Trump is preparing by doing a lot of nothing. “Not a lot to do,” he told a New Hampshire radio station. Meanwhile, Republicans like John McCain’s son Jimmy and former Rep. Liz Cheney have said they’re voting for Harris. As all this is going on, RNC co-chair, Lara Trump, has decided to dabble in m…
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251. The Swiss Family Robinson with special guest Greg Mania
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"The world is full of nice, ordinary little people who live in nice, ordinary little houses on the ground. But didn't you ever dream of a house up on a tree top?" We watched "The Swiss Family Robinson" (1960) with author Greg Mania, and we're still deciding what our Luxury Items would be. We do our best to navigate the discussion of the wildly raci…
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The Gilded Age’s Carrie Coon Is Fine Being Unrecognizable
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Carrie Coon is having such a moment right now, even though you may not recognize her. (And she’s fine with that.) “I rarely am recognized. It may be the age I am, partly, but it's also I don't present in the world like any kind of film star.” The Emmy-nominated star of The Gilded Age will next be seen in Netflix’s His Three Daughters (September 20)…
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Jarringly eloquent TV writer and poet Thomas Daniel Valls joins us to muse over getting touched at the bar, why Florida doesn't actually suck and, well, his butt. But first, find out what the 2020 Census reveals about where gay men AND lesbians prefer to habitate...it just might surprise you. And finally, Brent vents about a change to Grindr that m…
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Beyond The Golden Girls: Hot in Cleveland (Betty White)
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H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty dive into another episode of "Hot in Cleveland" starring Betty White and featuring a fabulous cameo by Mary Tyler Moore! They discuss gabagool, the connections to "Ladies of the Evening," and their thoughts about getting older. Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of…
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The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940s
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In the sweet Venusian spring, when iridescent butterflies swarmed and deer-things scampered, it was both necessary and good for Richard Farris to kill George Pearce. The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another day, another author making his debut on our podcast. Chester S. Geier. He was born in 1921 in Steven…
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Murphy (Candice Bergen) loses her voice in a wager episode of Murphy Brown. The gals talk about behind-the-scenes tidbits from the writers and more. Jesi goes into the history of the White House Press Corp, and Lauren talks about the unbelievable history of The Four Tops tune “The Same Old Song.” Previous episodes on the story of The Four Tops: Ori…
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The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - The Early Days of Science Fiction
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Hallam wanted to get out of space – but even more he wanted to make a fortune first. Now he had found a way to do it – by selling – The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Arthur Bertram Chandler was born in England in 1912, forty four years later he moved to Australia and became an Australian citizen. He w…
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Donald Trump’s Week of Controversies Was Better Than Any Reality Show on TV
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In just one week former President Donald Trump got indicted (again), allegedly got into some kind of altercation at Arlington National Cemetery (how?), agreed to and then casted doubt on debating Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke to Dr. Phil and sold some trading cards. Comedian, actor and writer Jenny Yang joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break…
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The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction Audiobook Short Story
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Ever done anything for no particular reason at all ? Ever feel as if you were arguing with yourself? Do you sometimes get the feeling that you’re really two people who are at odds over the basic rights and wrongs of life? . . . The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s story appeared in the short lived Avon S…
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John Cho on Being a DILF and How He Would Change Nothing About His Omnivorous Resume
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Sometimes the scariest thing can be the things we take for granted: our personal devices. Cell phones, smart TVs, Siri, Alexa. That's exactly what John Cho must battle in Chris Weitz's new film AfrAId (August 30). "Siri and I have a bumpy relationship. I've been looking at her askance for years." Cho plays Curtis, a dad tasked with protecting his f…
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Sarah Gabrielli and Alvaro Chavez (Chicken Shirt Podcast)
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Sarah Gabrielli and Alvaro Chavez, co-hosts of Chicken Shirt Podcast, the Roseanne rewatch podcast, join us to discuss why the original show is so special and what made Roseanne so cuckoo! But first, we talk about a Supreme Court "shadow docket" decision from this week that (shocker) isn't so gay friendly! And finally, Eliot wants to know which of …
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Nick Jonas' 'Big Imagination' Guides His Choices: 'Want to Do It All'
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When you've reached the level of stardom Nick Jonas has, you can pretty much do anything. But his fame isn't a factor for him when picking projects, the story is. "It's definitely helpful to work with brilliant people. And this one [The Good Half] is insane." In the film, Jonas plays Renn, who returns home for his mom's funeral. He says the movie "…
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The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster - The Early Days of Sci Fi
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In a future where human contact is almost eliminated by The Machine, Vashti’s tranquil, isolated life is interrupted by a plea from her son, to experience the world outside the Machine’s influence. As Vashti struggles to understand his desire to see the stars from the Earth’s surface, a profound disconnect between their realities begins to emerge. …
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on How Friendships Can Be Our Greatest 'Romances'
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Ever since Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in King Richard, she's kept busy with three major upcoming projects. In Lee Daniel's The Deliverance (in theaters now; on Netflix August 30), she co-stars alongside Glenn Close and Mo'Nique. "I just hope they didn't catch me staring." She's following that up with Hulu's…
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Golden Girls Rewind: Room Seven
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H. Alan Scott/Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 7 episode "Room Seven," where they discuss ghostly presences, Sophia's unsafe jumping position, and if Rose truly thought she was gonna find a dead body under that bed. Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai F…
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An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg - Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
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When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated. There are many ways to do this. And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them. An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. The February 1957 issue of Fantastic magazine contained a story we heard not that long ago, The Mystery of Dene…
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Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks - Immortality Science Fiction
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It's a long life, when you’re immortal. To retain sanity you've got to be unemotional. To be unemotional, you can't fall in love… Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for listening to our podcast and for your incredible reviews. We’re getting more comments than ever on YouTube. Phantomwelds says,…
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Oh, Rats! by Miriam Allen DeFord - Science Fiction Rats
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Orthedrin, maxiton and glutamic acid—they were the prescription that made him king of his world! Oh, Rats! By Miriam Allen De Ford, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is a great vintage science fiction story. You’ll find it in the December 1961 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine on page 68, Oh, Rats! By Miriam Allen De Ford… Next on…
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Kamala Harris Steps Up to the Moment as Donald Trump Spirals
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Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic nominee for president. As she wowed the crowd on the final night of the Democratic National Convention—who all were lowkey hoping Beyonce would make an appearance—Donald Trump was spiraling on Truth social, reacting in real time to her speech. Newsweek’s Jenni Fink and Jason Lemon join H. Alan Scott to bre…
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The Inquisitor by Robert Silverberg - Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg Short Story
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It wasn't that Kroll enjoyed watching the traitors broken in body and spirit. But why did they keep insisting they were innocent before—The Inquisitor. By Robert Silverberg, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg has been on the podcast many times with The Mystery of Deneb IV, Never Trust a Thief, Pla…
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249. The Last Unicorn directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr.
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“Mare? MARE? I? A HORSE? Is THAT what you take me for? Is THAT what you see?” We watched “The Last Unicorn” all by our lonesome and we’re still recovering from our 1980’s dark fantasy streak. What was it about the energy of 1980’s kids movies that just fascinated us at the same time as scare the living dickens out of us? This movie is filled with s…
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The Oprah Effect: Can She Make Kamala Harris America’s New Favorite Thing?
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Oprah Winfrey just picked Kamala Harris as her new favorite thing, will America do the same? If the impact of the Oprah Effect is real, then it’s a real possibility. Day three of the Democratic National Convention was filled with speeches from former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttig…
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The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster - The Third Story in the Bud Gregory Saga
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When Geiger counters all over America went into too-high gear, Dr. David Murfree knew there was only one man to see–Bud Gregory, the hillbilly genius of the atom! The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thanks to Peetee Bee who gave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts Great Britain. “Well narrated. My…
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Can the Obama Magic Rub Off on Kamala Harris?
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Day two of the Democratic National Convention was filled with hope, change, and just a little bit of animosity. Can the fiery speeches from former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama inspire voters longing for more hope and change? Kamala Harris certainly hopes so. Newsweek’s Jenni Fink and Jason Lemon join H. Alan Scott to break down night t…
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Beyond The Golden Girls: Five Minutes to Love (Rue McClanahan)
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H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty dive into the 1963 trailer trash treasure "Five Minutes to Love," starring Rue McClanahan as a woman named Poochie who lives in a junkyard! They discuss Rue's marriage to one of the actors, all of the screaming, and the poor baby who definitely should not have been on that set. Join the GG VIP Club at Pat…
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Multi-hyphenate and first season American Idol contestant, Jim Verraros, joins us to chat about the insanity of being closeted on Idol, coming out afterwards and the weirdness that is Simon Cowell. But first, we discuss Mark Harris' piece in the NYTimes about how gay culture is tortured by its own obsession with muscles. And finally, Alan discusses…
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Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury - 1940s Ray Bradbury Short Story
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The Morgue Ship had gleaned information from space that would end the three hundred year war, knowledge that would defeat the aggressor Martians—if Brandon could carry it to Earth. Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’ll find today’s story in the Winter 1944 issue of Planet Stories magazine. Peruse the page…
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DNC Day One: Is Kamala Harris the Right Leader for The Moment? Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden Pass the Torch
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We’re reacting to day one of the Democratic National Convention. Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden pass the torch to Kamala Harris in a night seemingly targeted at exciting the Democratic base while also courting those suburban women. Throughout the very long night, Democrats attempted to make the case for why Harris is the leader for this moment. Did …
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The Luckiest Man Alive! by William Morrison - A Classic Science Fiction Short Story from the 1950s
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The Luckiest Man Alive–obviously, will be the man who’s chosen “Mister Earth”! The Luckiest Man Alive by William Morrison, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Thank you for your support. There are many ways you can show your support for The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Dave Wiseman chose to buy is 5 coffees and he had this to say, “As Tina turner once …
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What to Expect from Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention
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The Democrats flood Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week, and it’s sure to be a wild one. Will Kamala Harris lean in to the historic nature of her candidacy? How will Donald Trump respond? And will Beyonce make an appearance? All week long H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the DNC with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink and Jason Lemon. See …
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Murphy is being wooed by another network with expensive gifts! Jesi and Lauren breakdown stories from the set, the fascinating history behind anchors such as Barbara Walters & Diane Sawyer jumping ship to other networks. Plus, cut comments from the original script and a deep dive into the props in Murphy Brown’s (Candice Bergen) office! You can wat…
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Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick - Early Philip Dick Short Story
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Something went wrong… and Ed Fletcher got mixed up in the biggest thing in his life. Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another day and another Philip K. Dick story that became a movie. If Adjustment Team doesn’t ring a bell, maybe The Adjustment Bureau will. The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and Emil…
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No Shield From the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson - The Golden Age of Science Fiction
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No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield. Yet he was defenseless. No Shield from the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We’re excited to welcome Gordon R. Dickson to our podcast for the first time today. Dickson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1923. After his father died, he and his mother moved t…
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Someday by Isaac Asimov - The Early Days of Sci Fi
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The thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts… but those of a frustrated machine are longer–and deadlier! Someday by Isaac Asimov, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. This is one of my favorite stories. As you’re listening ask yourself what movie or movies this Isaac Asimov story may have inspired. Then comment, on the platforms where you can, …
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