RAS #687 - Ron's View Of Pulp Magazine History

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we look into the sensational,
fast-paced, and wildly imaginative world of Pulp Magazines,
exploring both their history and some captivating stories from the
era. Episode Highlights: Introduction to Pulp Magazines. Story 1:
"Test Rocket" (Read by Ron) Published in Amazing Science Fiction
Stories, April 1959. A tale of humanity’s first attempt at space
exploration. The intriguing juxtaposition of human curiosity and
alien perception. Story 2: "Toy Shop" (Read by Corey Samuels)
Appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, April 1962. Written by
Harry Harrison, famous for The Stainless Steel Rat. A toy can
change the world. Story 3: "2BR02B" (Read by Anthony Wood) Authored
by Kurt Vonnegut, first published in If: Worlds of Science Fiction,
January 1962. A dystopian story reflecting on life, death, and
society’s control over both. Story 4: "We Didn’t Do Anything
Wrong…Hardly" (Read by Fatima) From Astounding Science Fiction, May
1959. A whimsical sci-fi adventure, rumored to have inspired the
1985 film The Explorers. Closing Thoughts. Thank You for Listening!
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