https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/masters-of-the-vortex--6987761enBooksCopyright Action&Adventure Fiction Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aea4c739b95b4934fed67c83abd68721.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/masters-of-the-vortex--6987761Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:39 +0000E. E. SmithAction&Adventure Fiction Genrespreaker36@podcastlibrary.org"Masters of the Vortex" is a 1960 novel by E.E. "Doc" Smith which incorporates and expands upon three short stories, "The Vortex Blaster", "Storm Cloud on Deka", and "The Vortex Blaster Makes War". Somewhat confusingly, it was originally published...falsec4faf88e-ad6d-54ef-ae52-2a6ae0198218episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-swift-and-the-visitor-from-planet-x-victor-appleton--74442214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74442214Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:27 +0000E. E. SmithJoin Tom Swift on an exhilarating adventure as he encounters a mysterious visitor from Planet X. This thrilling tale, penned by Victor Appleton, showcases Tom's ingenuity and courage as he navigates the unknown, making it a timeless story of...15479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-swift-and-his-wireless-message-victor-appleton--74386472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74386472Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:54 +0000E. E. Smith"Tom Swift and His Wireless Message" by Victor Appleton takes listeners on an adventurous journey with the inventive young hero, Tom Swift, as he navigates the challenges of utilizing wireless technology. This tale captures the spirit of innovation...15520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-amazon-of-mars-version-3-leigh-douglass-brackett--74308285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308285Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:16 +0000E. E. Smith"Black Amazon of Mars" by Leigh Douglass Brackett transports listeners to a vivid Martian landscape filled with adventure and intrigue. This tale captures the essence of exploration and the struggle for survival in a world that is both alien and...9630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-who-would-be-king-rudyard-kipling--74200329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74200329Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:24 +0000E. E. Smith"Man Who Would Be King" by Rudyard Kipling is a compelling tale of ambition and the quest for power, exploring the lives of two British adventurers who become kings in a remote part of Afghanistan. This story delves into themes of imperialism, the...5432falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beasts-of-tarzan-edgar-rice-burroughs--74133979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74133979Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:03 +0000E. E. Smith"Beasts of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into the wild world of Tarzan as he confronts the primal forces of nature and humanity. This captivating tale explores themes of survival, identity, and the struggle between civilization and...19207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-enemy-h-beam-piper--74087660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74087660Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:50 +0000E. E. Smith"Last Enemy" by H. Beam Piper explores the timeless themes of humanity's struggle against mortality and the quest for meaning in a universe filled with challenges. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the essence of what it means to confront...9553falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thrill-book-vol-ii-no-2-july-15-1919-r-ray-baker-h-bedford-jones-clyde-broadwell-john-russell-coryell-may-freud-dickenson--74031178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74031178Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:04:50 +0000E. E. Smith"Thrill Book Vol. II No. 2, July 15, 1919" brings together a collection of captivating tales from notable authors such as R. Ray Baker, H. Bedford-Jones, Clyde Broadwell, John Russell Coryell, and May Freud Dickenson. This anthology showcases the...32635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boy-scout-and-other-stories-for-boys-richard-harding-davis--73977153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73977153Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:10 +0000E. E. Smith"Boy Scout And Other Stories For Boys" by Richard Harding Davis is a collection that captures the adventurous spirit and moral lessons inherent in the lives of young boys. Through engaging narratives, Davis explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and...17831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/born-again-alfred-lawson--73920712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73920712Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000E. E. Smith"Born Again-Alfred Lawson" invites listeners into a profound exploration of transformation and renewal through the lens of Alfred Lawson's experiences. This compelling narrative delves into themes of rebirth and the power of faith, resonating with...28006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-version-2-jules-verne--73860973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73860973Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:04:58 +0000E. E. Smith"From the Earth to the Moon" by Jules Verne is a pioneering science fiction tale that explores humanity's audacious ambition to reach the moon. This visionary narrative delves into the challenges and triumphs of a group of enthusiasts determined to...18349falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-wind-in-jamaica-richard-hughes--73796629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73796629Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:02:09 +0000E. E. Smith"High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes invites listeners into a world of adventure and intrigue, as it captures the essence of childhood innocence set against the backdrop of a pirate-infested Caribbean. This timeless tale explores themes of...22425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rover-boys-at-big-horn-ranch-arthur-m-winfield--73764940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73764940Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:02:07 +0000E. E. Smith"Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch" by Arthur M. Winfield invites listeners into an adventurous tale filled with camaraderie and exploration. Set against the backdrop of the rugged and picturesque Big Horn Ranch, the Rover Boys embark on thrilling...22304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-of-the-ninth-planet-donald-wollheim--73735832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73735832Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:02:05 +0000E. E. Smith"Secret of the Ninth Planet" by Donald Wollheim invites listeners into a captivating exploration of cosmic mysteries and the unknown. This enduring tale delves into humanity's quest for knowledge and understanding of the universe, a theme that...19379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charwoman-s-shadow-lord-dunsany--73713161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73713161Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:02:07 +0000E. E. Smith"Charwoman's Shadow" by Lord Dunsany invites listeners into a world where the ordinary and the extraordinary intertwine, exploring themes of identity, existence, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. This thought-provoking tale captures the...28283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinocchio-carlo-collodi--73693875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73693875Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:26 +0000E. E. Smith"Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi is a timeless tale that explores the adventures of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. This story delves into themes of honesty, the consequences of one's actions, and the journey of self-discovery, making...18183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mysterious-island-shipwrecked-in-the-air-jules-verne--73672236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73672236Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:32 +0000E. E. SmithMysterious Island by Shipwrecked in the Air-Jules Verne invites listeners into a captivating tale of survival and adventure. This classic novel explores the resilience of the human spirit as castaways navigate the challenges of an uncharted land....21376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boy-scouts-in-a-trapper-s-camp-thornton-w-burgess--73649959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73649959Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:02:32 +0000E. E. Smith"Boy Scouts in a Trapper's Camp" by Thornton W. Burgess immerses listeners in the adventurous world of scouting and outdoor life. This timeless tale captures the spirit of camaraderie, self-reliance, and the thrill of exploration, making it a perfect...22850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/master-of-the-world-jules-verne--73621276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73621276Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:42 +0000E. E. Smith"Master of the World" by Jules Verne invites listeners into a thrilling narrative that explores the boundaries of human ambition and the quest for power through the lens of advanced technology. This gripping tale examines the implications of...17693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/master-mind-of-mars-edgar-rice-burroughs--73585731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73585731Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:44:38 +0000E. E. Smith"Master Mind of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into a captivating world of adventure and intrigue on the red planet. This tale explores the complexities of power, manipulation, and the quest for knowledge, themes that resonate deeply...22989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moon-maid-edgar-rice-burroughs--73553385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73553385Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:25:30 +0000E. E. Smith"Moon Maid" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into a fantastical world that explores themes of adventure and the human spirit. This captivating tale delves into the mysteries of the moon and the complexities of existence, showcasing Burroughs'...22866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triplanetary-e-e-smith--73273783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273783Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:35 +0000E. E. SmithTriplanetary by E. E. Smith invites listeners into a captivating tale that explores the vastness of space and the intricate dynamics of interplanetary conflict. This enduring classic delves into themes of ambition, exploration, and the struggle for...23124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/masters-of-the-vortex-e-e-smith--71620549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620549Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:59:44 +0000E. E. Smith"Masters of the Vortex" is a 1960 novel by E.E. "Doc" Smith which incorporates and expands upon three short stories, "The Vortex Blaster", "Storm Cloud on Deka", and "The Vortex Blaster Makes War". Somewhat confusingly, it was originally published...24709action,adventure,blaster,cloud,masters,nuclear,smith,storm,vortex,vortexesfalsefull