Episode 61 - Mercy Flight - Mack Reynolds by Old Man Yells at Spaceship (2025)

Episode 61 - Mercy Flight - Mack Reynolds by Old Man Yells at Spaceship (1)

Episode 61 - Mercy Flight - Mack Reynolds

Old Man Yells at SpaceshipJan 03, 2025

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Episode 61 - Mercy Flight - Mack ReynoldsThe Old Man reads a story that includes a medical emergency, communication issues, and the importance of self reliance.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJan 03, 202523:27Episode 60 - The Stranger - Gordon R DicksonThe Old Man reads a story that includes generational friction, an uncertain encounter, and a puzzling discovery.Dec 20, 202423:27Episode 59 - And All The Earth A Grave - Carroll Mather Capps (as CC MacApp)The Old Man reads a story that includes marketing, consumer fervor, and the dangers of excess.Please be advised that the story this week contains references to suicide.Dec 06, 202416:48Episode 58 - The Blonde from Barsoom - Robert F YoungThe Old Man reads a story that includes getting into character, heroic escapes, a serious plot twist.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostNov 15, 202420:13Episode 57 - The Night Wire - H F ArnoldThe Old Man reads a story that includes bulletins by telegraph, diligent workers, and the witching hour.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostNov 01, 202417:16Episode 56 - The Crowded Colony - Jerome Bixby (as Jay B Drexel)The Old Man reads a story about visiting new places, meeting new people, and not getting along.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostOct 18, 202419:50Episode 55 - Barnstormer - Tom W HarrisThe Old Man reads a story that includes heroes, adventure, and boyhood dreams.Oct 04, 202418:55Episode 54 - Beyond Lies the Wub - Philip K. DickThe Old Man reads a story that includes curiosity, greed, and a wub.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostSep 20, 202421:08Episode 53 - Sign of Life - Dave DryfoosThe Old Man reads a story that includes exploration, communication and desperation.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostSep 06, 202415:27Episode 52 - Pythias - Frederik PohlThe Old Man reads a story that includes old friends, final judgement and a radio. Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostAug 16, 202413:32Episode 51 - The Unwilling Professor - Arthur PorgesThe Old Man reads a story that includes higher education, reluctant tutelage, and a guy named Fatty. Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostAug 02, 202419:49Episode 50 - The Altar at Midnight - CM KornbluthThe Old Man reads a story that includes space pioneers, big personalities, and unexpected consequences.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJul 19, 202418:03Episode 49 - Two Timer, Earthmen Bearing Gifts, Keep Out - Frederic BrownWelcome to the 3rd season of Old Man Yells at Spaceship!Our anniversary episode this year is 3 short stories by Frederic Brown. I read "Two Timer" (which is, admittedly, composed of two even shorter stories), "Earthmen Bearing Gifts" and "Keep Out."Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJul 05, 202420:16Episode 48 - A Little Journey - Ray BradburyThe Old Man reads a story that includes growing older, taking decisive action, and a little faith.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJun 21, 202418:50Episode 47 - The Sloth of Kruvny - Vern FearingThe Old Man reads a story that includes space faring, a secret mission, a whole lot of puns.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJun 07, 202419:54Episode 46 - The Autumn After Next - Margaret St. ClairThis week, the Old Man reads a story that includes includes cultural differences, missionary work and a tooter.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostMay 17, 202418:36Episode 45 - $1,000 A Plate - Jack McKentyThe Old Man reads a story that includes marketing gimmicks, scientific solutions, and rare friends.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostMay 03, 202417:14Episode 44 - Beyond the Door - Philip K DickThe Old Man reads a story by Philip K Dick, that includes wholesale deals, an irrational dislike, and Doris.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostApr 19, 202416:49Episode 43 - Inconstancy - Roger D. Aycock (as Roger Dee)The Old Man reads a story that includes human peculiarities, diplomacy, and relationship troubles.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostApr 05, 202414:08Episode 42 - We Didn't Do Anything Wrong, Hardly - Roger KuykendallThe Old Man reads a story with inventions, adventures, and explaining oneself.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvostMar 15, 202409:54Episode 41 - Lost Art - G K HawkThe Old Man reads a story that includes push-button living, picnics, and useful memories.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostMar 01, 202413:24Episode 40 - The Luminous Blonde - Hayden HowardThe Old Man reads a story with space travel, clocks and Carol.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostFeb 16, 202413:36Episode 39 - Doorstep - Keith LaumerThe Old Man reads a story that includes a mysterious object, military impatience and a hopeful request.Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostFeb 02, 202413:46Episode 38 - Final Glory - Henry HasseThe Old Man reads a story from Henry Hasse that includes the quest for survival, a difficult decision and a newfound hope.If you like our theme song ("The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke), you can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJan 19, 202414:58Episode 37 - Droozle - Frank BantaThe Old Man reads a story that includes a matrimonial delay, negotiations, and a writing implement with literary aspirations.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJan 05, 202418:37Episode 36 - The Non-Electric Bug - E MittlemanThe Old Man reads a story that includes a crooked card game, a reliable partner, an unexpected wild card.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostDec 15, 202318:49Episode 35 - A Matter of Size - Samuel MinesThe Old Man reads a story that includes the pursuit of romance, perceived shortcomings, and some mad science.Looking for our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear this song and other work at soundcloud.com/arthurvostDec 01, 202323:51Episode 34 - Not Fit For Children - Evelyn E SmithThe Old Man reads a story that includes industrious children, eager visitors and a minor deception.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostNov 17, 202323:59Episode 33 - The Vanderlark - Margaret St ClairThe Old Man reads a story that includes the mysteries of xenobiology, an investment, and Alice.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostAdvisory: This story, written in 1952, contains a brief depiction of domestic violence.Nov 03, 202323:44Episode 32 - The Stroller - Margaret St. ClairIn celebration of the Halloween season, here is Part 1 of our 2-part Margaret St. Clair spooky double feature. Today, the Old Man reads a story that includes trouble with the boss, a dinner party, and Marta.Our theme song is The Universe Speaks by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.Oct 20, 202318:49Episode 31 - In The Garden - R A LaffertyThe Old Man reads a story that contains space exploration, an idyllic planet, and a very unfortunate punchline.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostOct 06, 202322:16Episode 30 - When Whirlybirds Call - Frank BantaThe Old Man reads a story that includes pest control, expert assistance, and the gentle cry of a dove.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more by Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvostSep 15, 202314:07Episode 29 - The Ambassadors Pet - Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg (as Alexander Blade)The Old Man reads a story that includes a diplomatic mission, interstellar travel, and a cat.This one was written by a team comprised of Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg, writing as Alexander Blade.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostSep 01, 202313:58Episode 28 - Circus - Alan E NourseThe Old Man reads a story that includes suspicious activities, unbelievable circumstances, and truth that is as strange as fiction.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostAug 18, 202316:15Episode 27 - A Matter of Magnitude - Al SevcikThe Old Man reads a story that includes exploration, the threat of interglactic war, and the dangers of making assumptions.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostAug 04, 202314:35Episode 26 - Rabbits Have Long Ears - Lawrence F WillardThe Old Man reads a story about the search for home, technological limitations, and ...rabbits?Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJul 21, 202319:18Episode 25 - Handyman, The Connoisseur, The Happy Homicide - Frank BantaWe're celebrating one year of Old Man Yells at Spaceship! Thank you all for your support.To mark the occasion, I've read three short stories by Frank Banta: Handyman, The Connoisseur and The Happy Homicide.All of our stories today include people making mistakes, assumptions of value, and exactly one woman.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.Jul 07, 202327:34Episode 24 - Donkeys to Bald Pate - Samuel MinesThe Old Man reads a story that includes theories about intelligence, an unconventional experiment, and Myrtle.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJun 16, 202322:29Episode 23 - A Hitch in Time - Frederik Pohl (as James Mac Creigh)The Old Man reads a story that includes a jealous rival, time travel, and wiping the slate clean.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJun 02, 202319:26Episode 22 - Gramp - Charles V De VetThe Old Man reads a story that includes secrets, a very special little boy, and a disappointing role model.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostMay 19, 202314:49Episode 21 - End as a World - F L WallaceThe Old Man reads a story that includes killing time, pondering the unknown, and living with anticipation.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.May 05, 202315:02Episode 20 - The Dancers - Margaret St. Clair (as Wilton Hazzard)The Old Man reads a story that includes travel to a distant world, indigenous knowledge, and hubris.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.Apr 21, 202311:10Episode 19 - The Dragon Slayers - Frank BantaThe Old Man reads a story that includes bureaucratic indifference, dangerous living situations, and frontier know-how.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.Apr 07, 202312:33Episode 18 - Native Son - TD HammThe Old Man reads a story that includes a family vacation, a necessary separation, and a terrible misunderstanding.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.Mar 17, 202313:59Episode 17 - They Wouldn't Dare - Samuel MinesThe Old Man reads a story that includes the arms race, a sense of repetition, and the threat of global extinction.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostMar 03, 202317:49Episode 16 - Piety - Margaret St. ClairThe Old Man reads a story that includes ancient traditions, unanswered questions, and several ill-conceived plans.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostFeb 17, 202320:55Episode 15 - The Polite People of Pudibundia - R A LaffertyThe Old Man reads a story that includes mysterious deaths, a visit to another world, and a man seeking answers.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostFeb 03, 202321:31Episode 14 - Double-Cross - Frederik Pohl (writing as James Mac Creigh)The Old Man reads a story about an otherworld colony, a dastardly plot, and carelessness.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJan 20, 202322:05Episode 13 - The Vilbar Party - Evelyn E. SmithThe Old Man reads a story about an academic exchange, the shattering of preconceptions, and rampant socializing.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostJan 06, 202322:42Episode 12 - Second Landing - F. L. WallaceThe Old Man reads a seasonally appropriate story about unearthly visitors, the potential for destruction and a bid for peace.Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvostDec 23, 202215:56
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