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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

Hosted by Scott Miller

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, hosted and narrated by Scott Miller, restores forgotten vintage science fiction short stories from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. It has more than 600 episodes, released several times a week, with a median episode length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

Reach a loyal sci-fi audience through restored classic stories

  • Over 600 episodes released several times a week, with a steady archive of fans
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 439 ratings, with 388 five-star reviews
  • Fiction format with a median episode length of about 31 minutes gives a sponsor room for a host-read mid-roll
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Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science Fiction80%
Books and Literature15%
Arts and Entertainment5%
Formats
narrated short story, audio drama reading
Tone
nostalgic, dramatic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 439 Apple ratings suggest a 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted up one band for the show's age and cadence, with 600 episodes and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 supporting the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhich vintage sci-fi authors are featuredWhere to find the original storiesHow episodes are chosen and restored
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles such as 'The Werewolf of Ponkert' and 'Murderer's Chain' suggest some violent or horror themes typical of vintage pulp fiction, and the feed is not flagged explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 39 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast restores and narrates forgotten and underrated vintage science fiction short stories spanning from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. Each episode features a professionally narrated classic drawn from pioneering speculative fiction and the magazine era that shaped modern science fiction. Released several times a week, the podcast explores timeless ideas—alien encounters,…
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast restores and narrates forgotten and underrated vintage science fiction short stories from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. Scott Miller, who narrates each episode, presents classics by authors including Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov and H. G. Wells, according to the show's feed and website. The show has more than 600 episodes, is released several times a week, and typically runs about 31 minutes per episode. The feed describes the show as reaching number one on Apple Podcasts in 43 countries.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 439 Apple Podcasts ratings. Based on that rating count and the show's age and cadence, listener numbers are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. The listening audience is likely skewed toward adult fans of classic science fiction. No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which suits brands aimed at book lovers, sci-fi fans and entertainment audiences.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

How much does The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast about?

The show narrates restored vintage science fiction short stories from the 1700s through the mid-1960s, featuring authors such as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov and H. G. Wells, with new episodes released several times a week.

How do I contact The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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