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Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of thought-provoking narratives that challenge our understanding of science, humanity, and the consequences of our choices in the face of cosmic uncertainty. With every episode, listeners are invited to discover a new book that offers unique explorations of how disease and healing manifest in a future where the universe is both a frontier and a battleground. 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II)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fevers-and-physicians-in-space-ed-reads-short-sci-fi-vol-ii--7148382</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:50:05 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Science Fiction Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker82@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ef8f9fc86812d2b683d508ba5cebaf8.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Journey through the cosmos where medicine and the unknown collide in "Fevers and Physicians in Space." This podcast delves into the intricate relationship between health and the vastness of space, exploring themes of illness, mortality, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey through the cosmos where medicine and the unknown collide in "Fevers and Physicians in Space." This podcast delves into the intricate relationship between health and the vastness of space, exploring themes of illness, mortality, and the ethical dilemmas faced by those tasked with preserving life among the stars. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of thought-provoking narratives that challenge our understanding of science, humanity, and the consequences of our choices in the face of cosmic uncertainty. With every episode, listeners are invited to discover a new book that offers unique explorations of how disease and healing manifest in a future where the universe is both a frontier and a battleground. 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III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74546970</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74546970/living_on_half_a_dime_a_day_sarah_elizabeth_harper_monmouth.mp3" length="36671341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4579</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ef8f9fc86812d2b683d508ba5cebaf8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Letters on an Elk Hunt-Elinore Pruitt Stewart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-on-an-elk-hunt-elinore-pruitt-stewart--74514093</link><description><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74514093</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74514093/letters_on_an_elk_hunt_elinore_pruitt_stewart.mp3" length="88179762" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11011</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ef8f9fc86812d2b683d508ba5cebaf8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Adaptation-Mack Reynolds</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adaptation-mack-reynolds--74480019</link><description><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74480019</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74480019/adaptation_mack_reynolds.mp3" length="84165389" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10510</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ef8f9fc86812d2b683d508ba5cebaf8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Science Fiction Collection 032-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-science-fiction-collection-032-various--74443422</link><description><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74443422</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74443422/short_science_fiction_collection_032_various.mp3" length="190115138" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74407660</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:05:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74407660/strange_case_of_mortimer_fenley_louis_tracy.mp3" length="283196155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35364</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ef8f9fc86812d2b683d508ba5cebaf8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Science Fiction Collection 059-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-science-fiction-collection-059-various--74360524</link><description><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74360524</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:49:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74360524/short_science_fiction_collection_059_various.mp3" length="240195059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74322072</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:50:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74322072/short_science_fiction_collection_074_various.mp3" length="179952095" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74177030</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74177030/short_science_fiction_collection_070_various.mp3" length="276808497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74130570</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:50:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74130570/short_nonfiction_collection_vol_092_various.mp3" length="204418141" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25527</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ef8f9fc86812d2b683d508ba5cebaf8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/imperialism-and-world-politics-part-3-of-4-parker-thomas-moon--73407416</link><description><![CDATA["Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its impact on global politics. This thought-provoking work explores the historical forces that shape nations and their interactions, making it a crucial listen for anyone interested in understanding the roots of contemporary geopolitical tensions. The themes of power, control, and the consequences of domination resonate strongly today, as nations navigate the complexities of international relations. By examining the legacy of imperialism, Moon invites listeners to reflect on how these historical patterns continue to influence modern society and politics, making it an enduring and essential study.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73407416</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:04:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73407416/20957_imperialism_and_world_politics_part_3_of_4_parker_thomas_moon.mp3" length="191104690" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its impact on global politics. This thought-provoking work explores the historical forces that shape nations and their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its impact on global politics. This thought-provoking work explores the historical forces that shape nations and their interactions, making it a crucial listen for anyone interested in understanding the roots of contemporary geopolitical tensions. The themes of power, control, and the consequences of domination resonate strongly today, as nations navigate the complexities of international relations. 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III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning. --Summary by The Reader]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72792790</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72792790/fevers_and_physicians_in_space_ed_reads_short_sci_fi_vol_ii_various.mp3" length="240101704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I: ‘Pandemic’ by Jesse F. Bone A deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one? II: ‘2BR02B’ by Kurt Vonnegut I wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences? III: ‘The Beautiful People’ by Charles Beaumont Why would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else. Now, now, don't be difficult. IV: ‘Operation Distress’ by Lester del Rey One man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world! V: ‘Doctor’ by Murray Leinster In the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved. But does a Zero-plague strategy really work? VI: ‘John’s Other Practice’ by Winston K. Marks Malpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them? VII: ‘Bolden’s Pets’ by F. L. Wallace I have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I? VIII: ‘The Addicts’ by William Morrison Another kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure. But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space? IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World’ by Richard Matheson "Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat." X: ‘Contagion’ by Katherine Maclean When colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!) And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes. XI: ‘Breeder Reaction’ by Winston K Marks Finally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies... XII: ‘The Disembodied Man’ by Larry Maddock A cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice. XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry’ by Jack G. Huekels No, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen... XIV: ‘Bad Medicine’ by Robert Sheckley A man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results. XV: ‘Homesick’ by Lyn Venable Space, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets. XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar "Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?" "But it's not a matter of money—" "Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion. The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health." "Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh. XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate’ by Robert Silverberg 'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. 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