{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670916ae092cc24098788835/671e590008eefaeb808e088f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Retief of the Red Tape Mountain By Keith Laumer","description":"<p>Welcome, listeners, to the absurd and hilarious world of Jame Retief, the galaxy's most unconventional diplomat! In this series, we follow Retief, a man of action and quick wit, as he navigates the treacherous labyrinth of interstellar politics, armed with nothing but his common sense, a battered briefcase, and an inexhaustible supply of sarcasm.</p><p>Today, we delve into \"Retief of the Red Tape Mountain,\" a classic tale by Keith Laumer that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this beloved series. Prepare yourselves for a wild ride through bureaucratic nightmares, alien conspiracies, and diplomatic disasters, all seasoned with Laumer's signature blend of satire and adventure.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A note about channel donations:</p><p>At this point in my life I do not need nor ask for your money. I do this for the love of the short story and to help promote the enjoyment of science fiction and fantasy literature.</p><p><br></p><p>Now, if you still want to throw me a dollar or two, feel free to use <a href=\"https://ko-fi.com/goldenageofsf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ko-fi.com/goldenageofsf</a></p><p>After all, it’s not as if I’ll say no to money freely given. Any tips I receive will go towards better audio equipment for a cleaner sound in the future, and I will make sure to pay a portion forward to gutenberg.org myself.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Loren White"}