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In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and environments, entering an artificial reality to engage in battles to the virtual death‚Aîwithout any...24156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanks-murray-leinster--73756219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73756219Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:06:26 +0000Ben BovaStep into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and environments, entering an artificial reality to engage in battles to the virtual death‚Aîwithout any...4306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-space-ship-murray-leinster--73725817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73725817Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:21:27 +0000Ben BovaStep into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and environments, entering an artificial reality to engage in battles to the virtual death‚Aîwithout any...19601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wailing-asteroid-murray-leinster--73658385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658385Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:46 +0000Ben Bova"Wailing Asteroid" by Murray Leinster invites listeners into a captivating tale that explores the mysteries of space and the profound implications of human interaction with the cosmos. This story delves into themes of exploration and the unknown,...22278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earthman-on-venus-version-2-ralph-milne-farley--73619951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73619951Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:37:58 +0000Ben Bova"Earthman On Venus" by Ralph Milne Farley invites listeners on an imaginative journey to the lush and exotic landscapes of Venus, where the protagonist navigates a world filled with wonder and challenges. 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