Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout https://atomichideout.podbean.com Welcome to Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout - where each week we explore pulp science fiction stories from the Atomic Age, and beyond. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Fiction:Science Fiction 1440 serial Each week, hear from another pulp sci-fi story from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. Narrated by Brad Grochowski and guests, these stories explore the future of the past - rocket ships, time machines, mars explorers and space rangers. Brad Grochowski Brad Grochowski No false https://feed.podbean.com/atomichideout/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14696704/SpaceManCover_large-1_hsk584.jpg Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout https://atomichideout.podbean.com 144 144 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-1: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-1: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-1-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-1-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-1/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:13:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/2ea7fd0b-3aa5-3c3b-a123-9655b97a6f23 Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

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Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

]]> Flight from Tomorrow: Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac’s glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn’t know the past quite well enough.... Brad Grochowski false No 925 1 1 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-2: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-2: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-2/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:14:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/7fcc06ae-e5c5-36eb-a37f-1698d89e2ed1 Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

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Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

]]> Flight from Tomorrow: Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac’s glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn’t know the past quite well enough.... Brad Grochowski false No 950 1 2 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-3: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 3 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-3: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 3 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-3-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-3/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-3-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-3/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:16:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/8d186d40-f6c9-37e9-a672-4b9ebe87c8c2 Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

]]> Flight from Tomorrow

Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

]]> Flight from Tomorrow: Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac’s glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn’t know the past quite well enough.... Brad Grochowski false No 963 1 3 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-4: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 4 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-4: Flight From Tomorrow, Chapter 4 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-1-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-4/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-1-flight-from-tomorrow-chapter-4/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:28:38 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/1889ab0e-3a51-3540-8105-3821b94fcae7 Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

]]> Flight from Tomorrow

Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough....

Written by H. Beam Piper
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.

]]> Flight from Tomorrow: Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac’s glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn’t know the past quite well enough.... Brad Grochowski false No 851 1 4 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-5: Holes Around Mars, Part 1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-5: Holes Around Mars, Part 1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-5-holes-around-mars-part-1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-5-holes-around-mars-part-1/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:05:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/1e274685-f58a-3408-afe6-e98b65b88a62 Holes Around Mars - Part 1 of 2 The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics.  That, however, doesn't seem to matter in the slightest. "Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!"

Written by Jerome Bixby Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.

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The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics.  That, however, doesn't seem to matter in the slightest.

"Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!"

Written by Jerome Bixby
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.

]]> The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics.  That, however, doesn’t seem to matter in the slightest. ”Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!” Written by Jerome Bixby Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954. Brad Grochowski false No 1438 1 5 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-6: Holes Around Mars, Part 2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-6: Holes Around Mars, Part 2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-6-holes-around-mars-part-2/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-6-holes-around-mars-part-2/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:03:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/dfbbbc0c-e76a-39a4-812d-48235763756a Holes Around Mars - Part 2 of 2 The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics.  That, however, doesn't seem to matter in the slightest. "Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!"

Written by Jerome Bixby Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.

]]> Holes Around Mars - Part 2 of 2

The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics.  That, however, doesn't seem to matter in the slightest.

"Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!"

Written by Jerome Bixby
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.

]]> The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics.  That, however, doesn’t seem to matter in the slightest. ”Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!” Written by Jerome Bixby Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954. Brad Grochowski false No 1272 1 6 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-7: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-7: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-7-stand-by-for-mars-part1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-7-stand-by-for-mars-part1/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:10:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/ced28e3a-a67f-33c5-ae24-c5da0ae6e209 Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 1

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We'll be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  In series one we'll start with chapter one, and return for chapter two a few episodes from now.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

 

]]> Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 1

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We'll be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  In series one we'll start with chapter one, and return for chapter two a few episodes from now.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

 

]]> Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way. Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP Brad Grochowski false No 1939 1 7 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-8: Spaceman On A Spree, Part1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-8: Spaceman On A Spree, Part1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-8-spaceman-on-a-spree-part1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-8-spaceman-on-a-spree-part1/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:05:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/2c104c5d-c0e8-3971-91f8-e1b6966daa67 Spaceman On A Spree - Part 1 of 2 "What's more important—Man's conquest of space, or one spaceman's life?"

Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954.

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"What's more important—Man's conquest of space, or one spaceman's life?"

Written by Mack Reynolds
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954.

]]> ”What’s more important—Man’s conquest of space, or one spaceman’s life?” Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954. Brad Grochowski false No 1630 1 8 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-9: Spaceman On A Spree, Part2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-9: Spaceman On A Spree, Part2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-9-spaceman-on-a-spree-part2/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-9-spaceman-on-a-spree-part2/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:08:29 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/3053a2e3-2dee-362e-b458-6ceba50de40a Spaceman On A Spree - Part 2 of 2 "What's more important—Man's conquest of space, or one spaceman's life?"

Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954.

]]> Spaceman On A Spree - Part 2 of 2

"What's more important—Man's conquest of space, or one spaceman's life?"

Written by Mack Reynolds
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954.

]]> ”What’s more important—Man’s conquest of space, or one spaceman’s life?” Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954. Brad Grochowski false No 1477 1 9 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-10: Of All Possible Worlds, Part 1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-10: Of All Possible Worlds, Part 1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-10-of-all-possible-worlds-part-1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-10-of-all-possible-worlds-part-1/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:10:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/c1ddcb58-6502-3bfa-99e8-c9520041d20c Of All Possible Worlds - Part 1 of 2 "Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!"

Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956

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"Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!"

Written by Mack Reynolds
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956

]]> ”Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!” Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956 Brad Grochowski false No 1152 1 10 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-11: Of All Possible Worlds, Part2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-11: Of All Possible Worlds, Part2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-10-of-all-possible-worlds-part2/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-10-of-all-possible-worlds-part2/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:08:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/3e10a262-da2f-3951-9356-6f7400fa1831 Of All Possible Worlds - Part 2 of 2 "Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!"

Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956

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"Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!"

Written by Mack Reynolds
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956

]]> ”Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!” Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956 Brad Grochowski false No 1211 1 11 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-12: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-12: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-12-stand-by-for-mars-chapter-2/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-12-stand-by-for-mars-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:09:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/9a1b694f-4976-3210-91ca-eca9884ee3a7 Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 1

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We'll be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our second visit to this story, with chapter two.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

 

]]> Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 1

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We'll be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our second visit to this story, with chapter two.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

 

]]> Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way. Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP Brad Grochowski false No 1783 1 12 full Atomic Hideout, Halloween Special: Galactic Ghost Atomic Hideout, Halloween Special: Galactic Ghost https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-halloween-special-galactic-ghost/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-halloween-special-galactic-ghost/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:10:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/4d71be59-df9c-3253-81f4-818821413def Galactic Ghost The Flying Dutchman of space was a harbinger of death. But Willard wasn't superstitions. He had seen the phantom—and lived.

I’m excited to share with you a very special Halloween episode - a spooky story of a ghost ship in space.  A ghost rocket, to be precise.

So pull your covers up close, let in the spooky spirit of the season, and prepare yourself for a scary halloween story… from space! Written by Walter Kubilius Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published Planet Stories, Winter 1942.

 

]]> Galactic Ghost

The Flying Dutchman of space was a harbinger
of death. But Willard wasn't superstitions.
He had seen the phantom—and lived.

I’m excited to share with you a very special Halloween episode - a spooky story of a ghost ship in space.  A ghost rocket, to be precise.

So pull your covers up close, let in the spooky spirit of the season, and prepare yourself for a scary halloween story… from space!

Written by Walter Kubilius
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published Planet Stories, Winter 1942.

 

]]> I’m excited to share with you a very special Halloween episode - a spooky story of a ghost ship in space.  A ghost rocket, to be precise. So pull your covers up close, let in the spooky spirit of the season, and prepare yourself for a scary halloween story… from space! Written by Walter Kubilius Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published Planet Stories, Winter 1942. Brad Grochowski false No 1847 1 13 full Atomic Hideout, Christmas Special: Second Landing Atomic Hideout, Christmas Special: Second Landing https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-christmas-special-second-landing/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-christmas-special-second-landing/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:12:45 -0500 atomichideout.podbean.com/1325b2d5-53e6-3bde-aaac-9abcacb3d84e Second Landing A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer.

I love christmas… and I’m very excited to share this very special christmas sci-fi story with you.

So light the yule log, decorate your tree, cuddle up with your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy a story of angels, aliens, christmas… and peace on earth, of a fashion.

Written by Floyd Wallace Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, January 1960.

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A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer.

I love christmas… and I’m very excited to share this very special christmas sci-fi story with you.

So light the yule log, decorate your tree, cuddle up with your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy a story of angels, aliens, christmas… and peace on earth, of a fashion.


Written by Floyd Wallace
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, January 1960.

]]> Second Landing A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. I love christmas… and I’m very excited to share this very special christmas sci-fi story with you. So light the yule log, decorate your tree, cuddle up with your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy a story of angels, aliens, christmas… and peace on earth, of a fashion. Written by Floyd Wallace Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, January 1960. Brad Grochowski false No 1133 2 1 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-1: Prison Of A Billion Years; Part 1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-1: Prison Of A Billion Years; Part 1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-1-prison-of-a-billion-years-part-1-1680149344/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-1-prison-of-a-billion-years-part-1-1680149344/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:03:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/1c1eb687-b15e-31e4-94db-a742637d43c0 Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 1

Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years.

Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.

]]> Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 1

Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years.

Written by H. Beam Piper
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.

]]> Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 1 Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years. Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination. Brad Grochowski false No 963 2 15 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-2: Prison Of A Billion Years; Part2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-2: Prison Of A Billion Years; Part2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-1-prison-of-a-billion-years-part-1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-1-prison-of-a-billion-years-part-1/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 00:07:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/b3f3b540-e03e-3d9c-8260-0a8918189a0d Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 2

Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years.

Written by Stephen Marlowe Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.

]]> Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 2

Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years.

Written by Stephen Marlowe
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.

]]> Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 2 Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years. Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination. Brad Grochowski false No 922 2 15 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-3: Grounded Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-3: Grounded https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-3-grounded/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-3-grounded/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:09:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/7d01ec41-aa51-3d3f-9c52-529fe0d790da Grounded

Lieutenant Colonel Martin sat back in his hard desk chair and looked out through the tinted window to where the slim, dartlike jets waited, poised on the sun-washed runways. A red and blue jet swooped down out of the brilliant, cloudless sky and shot along the runway, wheeled and rolled back toward the parking strip. It was the courier ship from Washington...

Written by William Sambrot Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in the Fall 1954 edition of the popular science fiction magazine, Startling Stories.

]]> Grounded

Lieutenant Colonel Martin sat back in his hard desk chair and looked out through the tinted window to where the slim, dartlike jets waited, poised on the sun-washed runways. A red and blue jet swooped down out of the brilliant, cloudless sky and shot along the runway, wheeled and rolled back toward the parking strip. It was the courier ship from Washington...

Written by William Sambrot
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in the Fall 1954 edition of the popular science fiction magazine, Startling Stories.

]]> Grounded Lieutenant Colonel Martin sat back in his hard desk chair and looked out through the tinted window to where the slim, dartlike jets waited, poised on the sun-washed runways. A red and blue jet swooped down out of the brilliant, cloudless sky and shot along the runway, wheeled and rolled back toward the parking strip. It was the courier ship from Washington... Written by William Sambrot Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in the Fall 1954 edition of the popular science fiction magazine, Startling Stories. Brad Grochowski false No 1389 2 17 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-4: Stand By For Mars!, Chapters 2 and 3 Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-4: Stand By For Mars!, Chapters 2 and 3 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-1-12-stand-by-for-mars-chapter-2-and-3/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-1-12-stand-by-for-mars-chapter-2-and-3/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:30:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/63eb0d7f-2c35-3837-9b32-6d9916ad1d16 Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 2 and 3

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We're be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our third visit to this story, with chapter 2 and 3.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

 

]]> Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 2 and 3

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We're be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our third visit to this story, with chapter 2 and 3.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

 

]]> Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way. Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP Brad Grochowski false No 1495 2 18 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-5: Spaceman’s Luck Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-5: Spaceman’s Luck https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-5-spaceman-s-luck/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-5-spaceman-s-luck/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:32:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/88f23216-22a1-3007-8fe3-439e32502bc8 Spaceman's Luck

Holt wasn't interested in mere glory. He was on his way to the Moon, but only because that's where he'd find the road to all the money he could spend. Holt had it all planned....

Written by George O. Smith Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1953 by Future Publications, Inc

]]> Spaceman's Luck

Holt wasn't interested in mere glory. He was on his way to the Moon, but only because that's
where he'd find the road to all the money he could spend. Holt had it all planned....

Written by George O. Smith
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1953 by Future Publications, Inc

]]> Spaceman’s Luck Holt wasn’t interested in mere glory. He was on his way to the Moon, but only because that’s where he’d find the road to all the money he could spend. Holt had it all planned.... Written by George O. Smith Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1953 by Future Publications, Inc Brad Grochowski false No 893 2 19 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-6: From Outer Space Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-6: From Outer Space https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-6-from-outer-space/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-6-from-outer-space/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:08:10 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/70ac2abb-9235-3934-a8fb-fe3e562fc94c From Outer Space

The grizzled old space veteran leaned back in his chair and stared up through the transparent dome. In the black sky, myriad white specks gleamed without twinkling, their light unbent by atmosphere or dust. The steady pulse of the airmakers kept rhythm with the heartbeats of the young men seated in a semi-circle, listening with glistening eyes to these ancient tales of an Earth they’d never seen—the home of their species.

Written by Robert Zacks Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine

]]> From Outer Space

The grizzled old space veteran leaned back in his chair and stared up through the transparent dome. In the black sky, myriad white specks gleamed without twinkling, their light unbent by atmosphere or dust.

The steady pulse of the airmakers kept rhythm with the heartbeats of the young men seated in a semi-circle, listening with glistening eyes to these ancient tales of an Earth they’d never seen—the home of their species.

Written by Robert Zacks
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine

]]> From Outer Space The grizzled old space veteran leaned back in his chair and stared up through the transparent dome. In the black sky, myriad white specks gleamed without twinkling, their light unbent by atmosphere or dust. The steady pulse of the airmakers kept rhythm with the heartbeats of the young men seated in a semi-circle, listening with glistening eyes to these ancient tales of an Earth they’d never seen—the home of their species. Written by Robert Zacks Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine Brad Grochowski false No 803 2 20 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-7: The Carnivore Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-7: The Carnivore https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-7-the-carnivore/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-7-the-carnivore/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:02:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/43472542-bb01-30f7-bbfa-deffc40c4104 The Carnivore With special guest narrator: Louise Porter

Why were they apologetic? It wasn't their fault that they came to Earth much too late. It's the end of the world, and humanity has been saved by a conglomerate of the cutest aliens imaginable.  So, why do they seem so worried... and why to they keep apologizing?

Written by Katherine MacLean Narrated by Louise Porter - https://louiseportervo.com/  Originally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine

]]> The Carnivore
With special guest narrator: Louise Porter

Why were they apologetic? It wasn't their fault that they came to Earth much too late.

It's the end of the world, and humanity has been saved by a conglomerate of the cutest aliens imaginable.  So, why do they seem so worried... and why to they keep apologizing?


Written by Katherine MacLean
Narrated by Louise Porter - https://louiseportervo.com/ 
Originally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine

]]> The Carnivore With special guest narrator: Louise Porter Why were they apologetic? It wasn’t their fault that they came to Earth much too late. It’s the end of the world, and humanity has been saved by a conglomerate of the cutest aliens imaginable.  So, why do they seem so worried... and why to they keep apologizing? Written by Katherine MacLean Narrated by Louise Porter - https://louiseportervo.com/  Originally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine Brad Grochowski false No 1174 2 21 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-8: Morgue Ship, Part 1 Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-8: Morgue Ship, Part 1 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-7-morgue-ship-part-1/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-7-morgue-ship-part-1/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -0500 atomichideout.podbean.com/5e0fee4b-fc7c-3081-8011-e8a037d8cd02 Morgue Ship, Part 1 By Ray Bradbury This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again.

Written by Ray Bradbury Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet Stories

]]> Morgue Ship, Part 1
By Ray Bradbury
This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again.


Written by Ray Bradbury
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet Stories

]]> Morgue Ship, Part 1 By Ray Bradbury This was Burnett’s last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again. Written by Ray Bradbury Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet Stories Brad Grochowski false No 1000 2 22 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-9: Morgue Ship, Part 2 Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-9: Morgue Ship, Part 2 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-8-morgue-ship-part-2/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-8-morgue-ship-part-2/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:28:00 -0500 atomichideout.podbean.com/9b16923d-b980-3f03-9f6b-c2bd3e8ef57b Morgue Ship, Part 2 By Ray Bradbury This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again.

Written by Ray Bradbury Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet Stories

]]> Morgue Ship, Part 2
By Ray Bradbury
This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again.


Written by Ray Bradbury
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet Stories

]]> Morgue Ship, Part 2 By Ray Bradbury This was Burnett’s last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again. Written by Ray Bradbury Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet Stories Brad Grochowski false No 1104 2 23 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-10: Ask A Foolish Question Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-10: Ask A Foolish Question https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-10-ask-a-foolish-question/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-10-ask-a-foolish-question/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:36:35 -0500 atomichideout.podbean.com/6909d1c0-5fc8-3582-ab1e-36a0411b636f Ask A Foolish Question By Robert Sheckly It's well established now that the way you put a question often determines not only the answer you'll get, but the type of answer possible. So ... a mechanical answerer, geared to produce the ultimate revelations in reference to anything you want to know, might have unsuspected limitations. Written by Robert Sheckly Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Science Fiction Stories, 1953

]]> Ask A Foolish Question
By Robert Sheckly

It's well established now that the way you put a question often determines not only the answer you'll get, but the type of answer possible. So ... a mechanical answerer, geared to produce the ultimate revelations in reference to anything you want to know, might have unsuspected limitations.

Written by Robert Sheckly
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Science Fiction Stories, 1953

]]> Ask A Foolish Question By Robert Sheckly It’s well established now that the way you put a question often determines not only the answer you’ll get, but the type of answer possible. So ... a mechanical answerer, geared to produce the ultimate revelations in reference to anything you want to know, might have unsuspected limitations. Written by Robert Sheckly Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Science Fiction Stories, 1953 Brad Grochowski false No 1489 2 24 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-11: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 5 Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-11: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 5 https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-11-stand-by-for-mars-chapter-5/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-11-stand-by-for-mars-chapter-5/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:45:57 -0500 atomichideout.podbean.com/145b4653-9fb4-3c7e-a688-f6505c555a02 Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 5

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We're exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our fourth visit to this story, with chapter 5.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

]]> Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 5

A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure

We're exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our fourth visit to this story, with chapter 5.

Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way.

Written by Carry Rockwell
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP

]]> Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 5 A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure We’re exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series.  We return for our fourth visit to this story, with chapter 5. Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a Space Cadet on his way to joining the Solar Guard. But interpersonal conflicts stand in his way. Written by Carry Rockwell Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP Brad Grochowski false No 1140 2 25 full Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-12: A Bad Day for Sales Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-12: A Bad Day for Sales https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-12-a-bad-da-for-sales/ https://atomichideout.podbean.com/e/atomic-hideout-episode-2-12-a-bad-da-for-sales/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 atomichideout.podbean.com/789b3816-3ba2-3b5d-92fa-d13e23fe4024 A Bad Day for Sales By Fritz Leiber Don't wait to "Get 'em while they're hot." By then, it is too late to get them of all! In our final episode of The Atomic Hideout, we meet a salesman.  Or rather, a salesbot, on a day that just may not pay off to be in the sales business. Written by Fritz Leiber Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1953

]]> A Bad Day for Sales
By Fritz Leiber

Don't wait to "Get 'em while they're hot."
By then, it is too late to get them of all!

In our final episode of The Atomic Hideout, we meet a salesman.  Or rather, a salesbot, on a day that just may not pay off to be in the sales business.

Written by Fritz Leiber
Narrated by Brad Grochowski
Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1953

]]> A Bad Day for Sales By Fritz Leiber Don’t wait to ”Get ’em while they’re hot.” By then, it is too late to get them of all! In our final episode of The Atomic Hideout, we meet a salesman.  Or rather, a salesbot, on a day that just not pay off to be in the sales business. Written by Fritz Leiber Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1953 Brad Grochowski false No 1253 2 26 full