"The Celestial Hammerlock," a short story written by Donald Colvin. It was published in the October 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

"The Celestial Hammerlock" is just one of two published works known to be written by Donald Colvin.  If you know anything about Donald Colvin's life or career, please send me a note on Twitter at @SciFiShortsPod.

"Warm" is a short story by Robert Sheckley. It was published in the June 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

Robert Sheckley was one of science fiction's prolific short story writers, with well over 200 credits to his name. He was a Hugo nominee for his short story writing in 1956 and 1959, and his only Nebula nomination for his writing came in 1965. In the 2000 Nebula awards, Sheckley was given a Special Author Emeritus award.

"The Trap" is a short story by Betsy Curtis. It was published in the August 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

Betsy Curtis wrote a handful of short stories between 1950 and 1973, earning her only major award nomination in 1969: A Hugo nomination for "The Steiger Effect."

"The Reluctant Heroes" is a novelette written by Frank M. Robinson. It appeared in the January 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

Frank M. Robinson wrote numerous short science fiction stories in the 1950s, with his later work turning longer form. He won his first major award in 1991: A Lambda award for The Dark Beyond the Stars.

In addition to his fiction work, Robinson wrote extensively about science fiction. He was also a speechwriter for Harvey Milk, and he later played a small role in a film about Harvey Milk's life. He wrote a memoir about his life, released posthumously as "Not So Good a Gay Man."

"Later Than You Think" is a short story by Fritz Leiber. It was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction in October 1950.

Fritz Leiber was one of science fiction's prolific short story writers in the Golden Age and New Wave eras. He was nominated for numerous awards, including 13 Hugos and 11 Nebulas. He won six and three, respectively, all for novellas and short stories.

Leiber went on to become the fifth Grand Master of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, and he's even said to have invented the term "Sword and Sorcery." He remains one of the most influential science fiction and fantasy writers of his time.

"Know Thy Neighbor" is a short story by Elisabeth R. Lewis. It was first published in the February 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

This is the only recorded work from Elisabeth R. Lewis, and it's a real shame. This is one of my favorite works I've read in the two seasons of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts. If you know anything about Elisabeth R. Lewis' life or career, please send me a note on Twitter at @SciFiShortsPod.

"Homesick" is a short science fiction story by Lyn Venable. It was first published in the December 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

Lyn Venable was not a prolific writer, but she achieved lasting success in her short writing career. She's best known for her story "Time Enough at Last," which was later adapted into a classic episode of The Twilight Zone featuring a book-obsessed Burgess Meredith. 

"Homesick" is Lyn Venable's first story. She is recorded as having written only seven short stories in her writing career, but her influence has undoubtedly inspired countless works.

Today's story is "The End," a story written by Charles E. Fritch and published in the first issue of Universe Science Fiction.

Charles E. Fritch, a prolific science fiction writer, had his first story published in 1951 and his final published in 1999. He also wrote mystery novels and was the editor of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine from 1979 to 1985.

All issues of Universe Science Fiction are available on the Internet Archive at archive.org.

This episode marks the conclusion of season one of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts. Let me know what you'd like to hear in future seasons of this show. Thank you for taking the time to listen, and enjoy the hunt for more fascinating science fiction.

"Wherein the old and evil Professor devises a new and horrible fate for John."

Today's story is "The Soluble Scientist," a story written by Charles Muñoz under the pen name T.P. Caravan. It was published in issue 4 of Universe Science Fiction.

"The Soluble Scientist" is just one story in a series entitled "John & the Evil Professor" written Charles Muñoz under the pen name T.P. Caravan. In addition to writing science fiction, he was a poet, with a collection of his work published in 2001 entitled "Fragments of a Myth." He was also the poetry editor for multiple years at the Jewish Spectator.

All issues of Universe Science Fiction are available on the Internet Archive at archive.org.

"Kate and Mike had caused the trouble, so the professor reasoned that it was up to them to do something about it."

Today's story is "Minor Miracle," a story written by Richard O. Lewis and published in issue 8 of Universe Science Fiction.

"Minor Miracle" is a story written by Richard O. Lewis, a prolific short story writer. While I came into contact with his work through science fiction, he's had plenty of mystery work published, too. Little information is available online about Richard. If you know more about Richard O. Lewis, drop me a note on Twitter at @SciFiShortsPod. All issues of Universe Science Fiction are available on the Internet Archive at archive.org.

All issues of Universe Science Fiction are available on the Internet Archive at archive.org.