Old Man Yells at Spaceship (Old Man Yells at Spaceship)

The Old Man reads a story that includes bureaucratic indifference, dangerous living situations, and frontier know-how.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that includes heroes, adventure, and boyhood dreams.

The Old Man reads a story that includes space faring, a secret mission, a whole lot of puns.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story with inventions, adventures, and explaining oneself.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes secrets, a very special little boy, and a disappointing role model.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes going home, galactic conflicts, and a stubborn old man.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

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The Old Man reads a story about an otherworld colony, a dastardly plot, and carelessness.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes the mysteries of xenobiology, an investment, and Alice.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

Advisory: This story, written in 1952, contains a brief depiction of domestic violence.

The Old Man reads a story about unpopular political decisions, dietary choices and fluffy animals.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost/

The Old Man reads a story that includes mysterious deaths, a visit to another world, and a man seeking answers.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes space hauling, contractual clauses, and zooology.

Like our theme song? It's The Universe Speaks by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes push-button living, picnics, and useful memories.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story about visiting new places, meeting new people, and not getting along.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a short story about a visitor from another world, sudden and unnecessary violence, and a lot of angry townsfolk.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. Hear more at www.soundcloud.com/arthurvost/

We're celebrating one year of Old Man Yells at Spaceship! Thank you all for your support.

To mark the occasion, I've read three short stories by Frank Banta: Handyman, The Connoisseur and The Happy Homicide.

All of our stories today include people making mistakes, assumptions of value, and exactly one woman.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that includes exploration, the threat of interglactic war, and the dangers of making assumptions.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes marketing, consumer fervor, and the dangers of excess.

Please be advised that the story this week contains references to suicide.

The Old Man reads a story that includes a medical emergency, communication issues, and the importance of self reliance.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes growing older, taking decisive action, and a little faith.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a short science-fiction story about homecomings, space-faring adventures, and men growing old.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. Hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost/

The Old Man reads a story that includes marketing gimmicks, scientific solutions, and rare friends.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes killing time, pondering the unknown, and living with anticipation.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that includes higher education, reluctant tutelage, and a guy named Fatty.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes old friends, final judgement and a radio.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes space pioneers, big personalities, and unexpected consequences.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story with space travel, clocks and Carol.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that contains space exploration, an idyllic planet, and a very unfortunate punchline.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes dysfunction, slanderous behavour and unusual tests.

Do you like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a jealous rival, time travel, and wiping the slate clean.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

In celebration of the Halloween season, here is Part 1 of our 2-part Margaret St. Clair spooky double feature. Today, the Old Man reads a story that includes trouble with the boss, a dinner party, and Marta.

Our theme song is The Universe Speaks by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that includes mysterious disappearances, panicking officials, and quirky children.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

A special treat this week, as the Old man reads a story with prescription eye wear, a man who never has enough time, and Agnes.

This story was adapted into an episode for The Twilight Zone.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost/

The Old Man reads a story that includes human peculiarities, diplomacy, and relationship troubles.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story about an unsolved mystery, an unseen threat, and a cat.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes getting into character, heroic escapes, a serious plot twist.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a mysterious object, military impatience and a hopeful request.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

Content warning: This story does include a brief mention of sexual assault.

The Old Man reads a story that includes escapes, philosophical disagreements, and frontier justice.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a diplomatic mission, interstellar travel, and a cat.

This one was written by a team comprised of Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg, writing as Alexander Blade.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes the pursuit of romance, perceived shortcomings, and some mad science.

Looking for our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear this song and other work at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes exploration, communication and desperation.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story about shared dreams, questioning reality, and someone named Agnes.

Our theme song is The Universe Speaks by Arthur Vyncke. Hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that includes industrious children, eager visitors and a minor deception.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes suspicious activities, unbelievable circumstances, and truth that is as strange as fiction.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes bitter defeat, triumphant returns, and the dangers of overcompensating.

If you like our theme song, you can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost. It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke.

The Old Man reads a story that includes a crooked card game, a reliable partner, an unexpected wild card.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

Welcome to the 3rd season of Old Man Yells at Spaceship!

Our anniversary episode this year is 3 short stories by Frederic Brown. I read "Two Timer" (which is, admittedly, composed of two even shorter stories), "Earthmen Bearing Gifts" and "Keep Out."

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a quest for information, an unwilling advance scout, and disappointing returns.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a seasonally appropriate story about unearthly visitors, the potential for destruction and a bid for peace.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a family vacation, a necessary separation, and a terrible misunderstanding.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story about the search for home, technological limitations, and ...rabbits?

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes ancient traditions, unanswered questions, and several ill-conceived plans. 

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes pest control, expert assistance, and the gentle cry of a dove.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more by Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story from Henry Hasse that includes the quest for survival, a difficult decision and a newfound hope.

If you like our theme song ("The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke), you can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story by Philip K Dick, that includes wholesale deals, an irrational dislike, and Doris.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes bulletins by telegraph, diligent workers, and the witching hour.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a matrimonial delay, negotiations, and a writing implement with literary aspirations.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes generational friction, an uncertain encounter, and a puzzling discovery.

The Old Man reads a story about an academic exchange, the shattering of preconceptions, and rampant socializing.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes theories about intelligence, an unconventional experiment, and Myrtle.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story involving medical professionals, interdimensional entities, and a desperate gamble.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes the arms race, a sense of repetition, and the threat of global extinction.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes curiosity, greed, and a wub.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes precociousness, ingenuity, and a plan.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a short science fiction story involving a narrow minded husband, alternate dimensions and long-suffering women.

Our theme song is The Universe Speaks by Arthur Vyncke. Hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that includes travel to a distant world, indigenous knowledge, and hubris.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story involving exotic horticulture, creative meal plannings and an enthusiastic nephew.

As our Halloween episode, this story is a little bit scary.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more from Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

This week, the Old Man reads a story that includes includes cultural differences, missionary work and a tooter.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost