Episodes

  • Short Science Fiction Collection 098-Various

    Short Science Fiction Collection 098-Various
    Aug 24 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)
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    7 hrs and 48 mins
  • Attitude-Hal Clement

    Attitude-Hal Clement
    Aug 23 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • But, I Don't Think-Randall Garrett

    But, I Don't Think-Randall Garrett
    Aug 22 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Furthest Reaches of Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. VIII)-Various

    Furthest Reaches of Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. VIII)-Various
    Aug 21 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)
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    7 hrs and 11 mins
  • Green Girl-Jack Williamson

    Green Girl-Jack Williamson
    Aug 20 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)
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    4 hrs and 23 mins
  • Short Science Fiction Collection 097-Various

    Short Science Fiction Collection 097-Various
    Aug 19 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)
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    9 hrs and 42 mins
  • Worlds Within-Rog Phillips

    Worlds Within-Rog Phillips
    Aug 18 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    4 hrs and 36 mins
  • 5 Science Fiction Stories by Mack Reynolds-Mack Reynolds

    5 Science Fiction Stories by Mack Reynolds-Mack Reynolds
    Aug 17 2026
    The Great War has come to an end, and England finds itself in a new era of peace. But what led to such devastation, if not sheer folly? And what, if anything, can intelligence do to avert future conflicts? Enter the newly established Ministry of Brains, tasked with curbing foolish unions and imposing taxes on the unwise offspring of the nation. Yet, will the public accept such drastic measures? Can the natural desire for unrestrained love be stifled—both in the bustling townships of England and within the very halls of the Ministry? (Summary by Jack Larsen)
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    3 hrs and 14 mins