Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout
Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout
Brad Grochowski
Welcome to Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout - where each week we explore pulp science fiction stories from the Atomic Age, and beyond.
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-7: Morgue Ship, Part 1
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
Nov 7, 2023
16 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-7: The Carnivore
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
Oct 3, 2023
19 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-6: From Outer Space
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
Sep 5, 2023
13 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-5: Spaceman’s Luck
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
Aug 2, 2023
14 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-4: Stand By For Mars!, Chapters 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
Jul 5, 2023
24 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-3: Grounded
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.
Jun 6, 2023
23 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-2: Prison Of A Billion Years; Part2
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.
May 2, 2023
15 min
Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-1: Prison Of A Billion Years; Part 1
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.
Apr 4, 2023
16 min
Atomic Hideout, Christmas Special: Second Landing
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.
Dec 22, 2022
18 min
Atomic Hideout, Halloween Special: Galactic Ghost
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.
Oct 25, 2022
30 min
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