Working on the theory that you can skin a sucker in space as well as on Earth, the con team of Harding and Sheckly operated furtively but profitably among natives of the outer planets. That is—until there was a question of turnabout being fair play in a world where natives took their skinning literally! Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

It’s been more than two year since Charles E. Fritch has been on the podcast with Danger In The Void. Let’s go back in time almost 70 years ago and open the pages of the May 1954 publication of If World’s of Science Fiction. You will find two stories we’ve featured previously. Prominent Author by Philip K. Dick and Forsyte’s Retreat by Winston Marks. Our third story from that magazine is found on page 55, Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, As a mysterious star hurtles toward Earth, bringing with it unprecedented chaos and destruction, humanity grapples with the impending apocalypse and the uncertain fate of their world. Amidst the turmoil, a diverse array of individuals—from scientists to lovers, from scholars to refugees—navigate the cataclysmic events and search for meaning in the face of annihilation. The Star by H. G. Wells.

☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV

===========================

👕 Merchandise - https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com

===========================

===========================

Connect with us!

🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/

Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/lostscifi/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyNZ7w5w7O714NHkRv5psA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi

===========================

❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee

$50

Anonymous Listener

$25

Kevin Eckert

Stephen Kagan

James Van Maanenberg

Irma Stolfo

Josh Jennings

Leber8tr

Anonymous Listener

Conrad Chaffee

$15

Buz C.

Fressie

Anonymous Listener

$10

Anonymous Listener

$5

Chrystene

Richard Hoffman

Anonymous Listener

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The blue men had ravaged Terra and reduced Winston Eberly to a contemptible insect. Now here he was, complaining of indigestion! The Enormous Word by William Oberfield, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We are thankful for the many comments we receive on Spotify. Commenting on Not a Creature Was Stirring Saranna says, “Great, thanks for letting me have the pleasure of hearing this story.”

Commenting on The Blonde From Barsoom R Dottin had this to say, “The man turned the criticism of his writing into a unique story. 👏👏” Mauro Tommasi commented on The Sky Was Full of Ships, “Amazing. Thank you.” And Griffin Aaron says, “Thank you so much for bringing these old short scifi back to life and into my ears. I listen while working as a handyman. Thanks for the company.”

Thanks Griffin, Mauro, R Dottin and Saranna we appreciate you!

Commenting on YouTube MCSFREECANADIAN says, “SPECTACULAR STORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and story narration.........can't wait for the next feature.” And jordananderson3543 says, “Wonderful channel!” Thanks Jordan and MCSFREECANADIAN!!

Thanks to all our listeners in Croatia and Sri Lanka for making The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast the #1 science fiction podcast in those countries! Thank you!

Thanks to Buz C. who bought 3 coffees, “Indebted to you for making lengthy commutes not a drudgery, but times eagerly anticipated. huzzah!” Thanks Buz! There's a link in the description if you’d like to support the podcast by buying us a coffee.

☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV

We heard from author William Oberfield almost two months ago with Escape From Pluto. He’s back with an apocalyptic adventure from the Summer 1950 issue of Planet Stories Magazine. Turn with me to page 43, The Enormous Word by William Oberfield…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Working on the theory that you can skin a sucker in space as well as on Earth, the con team of Harding and Sheckly operated furtively but profitably among natives of the outer planets. That is—until there was a question of turnabout being fair play in a world where natives took their skinning literally! Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch.

===========================

👕 Merchandise - https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com

===========================

Connect with us!

🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyNZ7w5w7O714NHkRv5psA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi

===========================

❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee

$50

Anonymous Listener

$25

Kevin Eckert

Stephen Kagan

James Van Maanenberg

Irma Stolfo

Josh Jennings

Leber8tr

Anonymous Listener

Conrad Chaffee

$15

Buz C.

Fressie

Anonymous Listener

$10

Anonymous Listener

$5

Chrystene

Richard Hoffman

Anonymous Listener

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He was dangerously insane. He threatened to destroy everything that was noble and decent—including my date with my girl! The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.

We appreciate your support, your wonderful reviews and ratings, your comments on Spotify and YouTube and we are especially thankful for our listeners who buy us a a coffee! Chrystene bought us a coffee and says, “Thanks for this fantastic podcast!” We appreciate you Chrystene!

If you would like to buy us a coffee there is always a link in the description.

☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV

And we continue to receive 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts. We discovered this one from Monique Schulz who gave us 5 stars and says, “Great voice acting! Not a huge sci-fi fan but desperate for new content and found this podcast. The narrator has me hooked!” What a compliment! Thank you Monique!!

We’ve got another author making his debut on the podcast today, and although you may not recognize his name, you’ve probably seen several of his movies.

Point Blank with Lee Marvin, The Split starring Jim Brown; The Hot Rock with Robert Redford; The Outfit with Robert Duvall; Bank Shot with George C. Scott; Payback in with Mel Gibson; What's the Worst That Could Happen? with Martin Lawrence and Parker with Jason Statham. There are more but you get the idea. Donald E. Westlake, born in Brooklyn in 1933, was a prolific, award-winning mystery novelist who pounded out more than 100 books and 5 screenplays on manual typewriters during a career of nearly 50 years, and he wrote more than a few science fiction short stories too. About 40 of them, and you will hear from this talented author again and again on our podcast.

The title got my attention and his writing kept it all the way to the end of this terrific apocalyptic tale. It would set you back a couple of quarters to buy Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in October 1961. The last story in Volume 20, number 1 of this sci-fi staple is on page 178, The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake…

Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The blue men had ravaged Terra and reduced Winston Eberly to a contemptible insect. Now here he was, complaining of indigestion! The Enormous Word

by William Oberfield.

===========================

Merchandise

👕 https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com

===========================

Connect with us!

🎧 Join Our Newsletter - Get Free Audiobooks http://lostscifi.com/free/

Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/lostscifi/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyNZ7w5w7O714NHkRv5psA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcast

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi

===========================

❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee

$50

Anonymous Listener

$25

Kevin Eckert

Stephen Kagan

James Van Maanenberg

Irma Stolfo

Josh Jennings

Leber8tr

Anonymous Listener

Conrad Chaffee

$15

Fressie

Anonymous Listener

$10

Anonymous Listener

$5

Chrystene

Richard Hoffman

Anonymous Listener

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.