Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout

Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-11: Of All Possible Worlds, Part2

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 ReynoldsNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956

Atomic Hideout, Episode 1-12: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 2

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 RockwellNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP
 

Atomic Hideout, Halloween Special: Galactic Ghost

Galactic GhostThe Flying Dutchman of space was a harbingerof 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 KubiliusNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published Planet Stories, Winter 1942.
 

Atomic Hideout, Christmas Special: Second Landing

Second LandingA 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 WallaceNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, January 1960.

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 PiperNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.

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 Stephen MarloweNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.

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 SambrotNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in the Fall 1954 edition of the popular science fiction magazine, Startling Stories.

Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-4: Stand By For Mars!, Chapters 2 and 3

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 RockwellNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in 1952 by GROSSET & DUNLAP
 

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'swhere he'd find the road to all the money he could spend. Holt had it all planned....
Written by George O. SmithNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in 1953 by Future Publications, Inc

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 ZacksNarrated by Brad GrochowskiOriginally published in 1952 in Startling Stories magazine