Bob's Short Story Hour

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:51:50 +0000

Episode 108 includes the fourth part of a ten-part series in which we embark on a journey through the 100 stories told within Giovanni Boccaccio's book "The Decameron". This series, just as the book, will be divided into the ten days of the frame story. Selected stories from each day will be read by various artists from multiple sources. Series dedicated to Daniele Bolelli after his initial suggestion of the book back in Episode 90 of the show. Tune in to episodes 97, 99, and 108 for parts 1-3 of the project if you haven't heard them already.
Story Timing Index of Day 4:
- Day 4 Story 1 - 01:09 (Abby Brenker)
- Day 4 Story 3 - 25:50 (Collin Arnett)
- Day 4 Story 4 - 40:50 (Jon Cook)
- Day 4 Story 5 - 52:50 (Michael Crosa)
- Day 4 Story 6 - 01:07:15 (Daniele Bolelli)
- Day 4 Story 9 - 01:25:30 (Owen Swerkstrom)
Thank you everyone for listening and thank you for all of the amazing voices and participation from everyone!

Episode 117 - "The Picture in the House"

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:12:25 +0000

Episode 117 features a recitation of "The Picture in the House" by H. P. Lovecraft. This episode was an impromptu retelling of a story that I've been meaning to include in the project for years that was prompted by a request for an upcoming Lunatics Radio Hour episode series. Episode dedicated to Molly and Collin, happy birthday Collin!

Thanks for listening everyone!

Episode 116 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 7

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 116 concludes our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 115 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 6

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 115 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 114 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 5

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 114 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 113 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 4

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 113 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 112 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 3

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 112 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 111 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 2

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 111 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written by Jon and are within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 110 - Solstice Special with BSSH and Fado Part 1

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 110 kicks off our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written by Jon and are within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

Episode 109 - Split Stone Saga - Version 3.0 by Abby Brenker

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:16:28 +0000

In Episode 109 of Bob's Short Story Hour, I am happy to present the next version of the "Split Stone Saga" story that was first presented in Episode 100 of BSSH by Jon Cook of the Fado Podcast. If you are unfamiliar with this project, please go back and listen to Episode 100 to learn more and how you can participate and have your version of the story told on the show!

Today is a variant written by Abby Brenker of the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast and is based on the original story from Episode 100. This is going to be considered Variation 3.0. Thanks for listening everyone, and thank you Abby for your submission!

Episode 108 - Decameron Project Part 3

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:56:20 +0000

Episode 108 includes the third part of a ten-part series in which we embark on a journey through the 100 stories told within Giovanni Boccaccio's book "The Decameron". This series, just as the book, will be divided into the ten days of the frame story. Selected stories from each day will be read by various artists from multiple sources. Series dedicated to Daniele Bolelli after his initial suggestion of the book back in Episode 90 of the show.

Story Timing Index:

Stories of Day 3:
- Story 3 (Read by Michael Crosa) - 02:7
- Story 7 (Read by Jon Cook) - 25:22
- Story 8 (Read by Kay Wise-Denty) - 1:04:05
- Story 9 (Read by Emily Ancinec) - 01:31:14

Episode 107 - Split Stone Saga - Version 2.0 from Jollyville Radio

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

In Episode 107 of Bob's Short Story Hour, I am happy to present the first original version of the "Split Stone Saga" story that was first presented in Episode 100 of BSSH by Jon Cook of the Fado Podcast. If you are unfamiliar with this project, please go back and listen to Episode 100 to learn more and how you can participate and have your version of the story told on the show!

Today is the first spinoff variant written by Michael Crosa and performed by the Jollyville Radio cast and is based on the original story from Episode 100. This is going to be considered Variation 2.0 and every story based on this one will follow 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc. Any further stories based on the original will be 3.0, 4.0, etc. and the web will be tracked in that way.

Jollyville Split Stone Saga Cast:

Written & Edited by Michael Crosa

Michelle d'Arcy as Grumpy Sue

Kay Wise-Denty as Edwina Pykrust

Michael Stanley as Jensen Mutton

Bob Daun as himself

Episode 106 - Waverly Hills Sanatorium on Lunatics Radio Hour

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:24:58 +0000

Episode 106 includes a replaying of Episode 90 of Lunatics Radio Hour in which Abby and Alan discuss the history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium as well as paranormal occurrences that have been experienced there. To top it all off, Robin Sand of the Hidden Oaks podcast and I tell our story of visiting Waverly Hills Sanatorium ourselves.

Thanks for listening everyone!

Episode 105 - Halloween Bonus: "Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:49:58 +0000

Episode 105 includes a Halloween Bonus story! "Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard. Today's story is dedicated to Jon Cook of the Fado podcast. Check out Fado HERE

Special thanks to Robin Sand for her fantastic portrayal of Moll Farrell.

Episode art by John Sorenson - @Johnsorenson on Instagram

Happy Halloween everyone, have a great night, and thanks for listening.

Episode 104: Halloween Special Feature - "The Seven Geases" by Clark Ashton Smith

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 104 includes our Halloween Special Feature Presentation! This year, with permission given by CASiana Enterprises, the literary estate of Clark Ashton Smith, we bring you "The Seven Geases". I had a lot of help this year from Owen Swerkstrom and Robin Sand (Hidden Oaks Podcast), Jon Cook (Fado Podcast), Michael Crosa (Jollyville Radio Podcast), and Abby Brenker (Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast). I hope you enjoy!

"The Seven Geases" starts at 09:55

Thanks for listening everyone! Happy Halloween!

Episode 103 - "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 103 includes an incredible reading of "The Masque of the Red Death". This episode is part of a collaboration with the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast for their History of E. A. Poe and Poe stories episodes. Go over to LRH to learn more about Poe and hear more stories!

"The Masque of the red Death" begins at 00:53

Thanks for listening!

Episode 102 - "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Episode 102 includes an incredible reading of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Robin Sand of the Hidden Oaks Podcast. This episode is part of a collaboration with the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast for their History of E. A. Poe and Poe stories episodes. Go over to LRH to learn more about Poe and hear more stories!

"The Tell-Tale Heart" begins at 01:43

Thanks for listening!

Episode 101 - Chatting with Lunatics in New York City

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:53:45 +0000

Episode 101 includes my friend Collin Arnett and I visiting with Abby and Alan from the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast on a recent trip out east. We chat about all manner of things, including some real-life paranormal experiences!

Featured ad for another That's Not Canon podcast "Terror Australis" - find them HERE

Thanks for listening everyone! Enjoy!

Episode 100! - The "Split Stone Saga" Begins!!!

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:03:09 +0000

WELCOME TO OUR 100th EPISODE!!! Thanks for supporting us for 100 everyone!

We have a special project starting on today's show. I'll keep this short and sweet, and I hope you enjoy!

The project rules:
- Listen to this version of "The Split Stone Saga" or any of the future versions that will come out on BSSH
- Take NO NOTES
- Record yourself telling your version of the story
- Send files to bobsshortstoryhour@gmail.com to have them played on the show and featured in our oral storytelling web on the website!

Bob's Short Story Hour is a That's Not Canon production and a member of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative

Episode 99 - Decameron Project Part 2

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 01:23:33 +0000

Episode 99 includes the second part of a ten-part series in which we embark on a journey through the 100 stories told within Giovanni Boccaccio's book "The Decameron". This series, just as the book, will be divided into the ten days of the frame story. Selected stories from each day will be read by various artists from multiple sources. Series dedicated to Daniele Bolelli after his initial suggestion of the book back in Episode 90 of the show.

Story Timing Index:

Stories of Day 2:
- Story 4 (Read by Alan Kudan) - 02:20
- Story 5 (Read by Michael Crosa) - 16:29
- Story 8 (Read by Jon Cook) - 45:05
- Story 9 (Read by Abby Brenker) - 01:19:59

Episode 98 - "Smothered Mate" by P.W. Bridgman

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:48:01 +0000

Episode 98 features the return of an old friend of the podcast. British Columbian author PW Bridgman relatively recently released a new book of short stories and flash fiction entitled "The Four-Faced Liar". It's a fantastic collection of stories, and even includes a re-publication of one of my favorite stories "But No, Nothing" which you can listen to HERE. You can also find Mr. Bridgman's website HERE.

Story Timing Index:

- "Smothered Mate" starts at 01:13

Thank you for listening!

Episode 97 - Decameron Project Part 1

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:36:42 +0000

Episode 97 includes the first part of a ten-part series in which we embark on a journey through the 100 stories told within Giovanni Boccaccio's book "The Decameron". This series, just as the book, will be divided into the ten days of the frame story. Selected stories from each day will be read by various artists from multiple sources. Series dedicated to Daniele Bolelli after his initial suggestion of the book back in Episode 90 of the show.

Story Timing Index:

Stories of Day 1:
- Story 5 (Read by Abby Brenker) - 10:29
- Story 7 (Read by Jon Cook) - 17:45
- Story 8 (Read by Alan Kudan) - 27:11
- Story 10 (Read by Bob Daun) - 33:14

All projects of today's voice actors can be found at the PRPC website: HERE

Episode 96 - "Death of the Kraken" by David H. Keller

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:53:14 +0000

Episode 96 features a recitation of the story "Death of the Kraken" by David H. Keller that I recorded to be featured on an upcoming Lunatics Library episode. As a complement to this episode of BSSH, tune over to episode 77 of Lunatics Radio Hour to hear some history behind the Kraken and other sea monsters in folklore and maritime superstition.

"Death of the Kraken" starts at 00:02:02

Lunatics Radio Hour: https://www.lunaticsproject.com/

BSSH and Lunatics Radio Hour are part of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative: http://pizzaricepodcast.com/

Episode 95 - "The Gateway of the Monster" by William Hope Hodgson

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 95 leads off with a bunch of travel recommendations if you're in the Kentucky area from my recent trip, wrapping up with a real-life adventure that inspired me to read today's story. The show wraps up with a reading of "The Gateway of the Monster" a Thomas Carnacki, The Ghost-Finder story by William Hope Hodgson. Episode dedicated to Robin Sand.

Story Timing Index:

- "The Gateway of the Monster" starts at 15:40

Check out the website for links to all the things mentioned in the episode.

Thanks for listening everyone.

Episode 94 - "Enid the Hook" by Jon Cook

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 94 is a short presentation that includes the story "Enid the Hook" written by Jon Cook of the Fadó podcast.

For more information about Jon and his podcast, tune back to episode 92 where we have a chat, or check out his podcast - HERE

Thanks for listening everyone! Enjoy!

Episode 93 - A Jolly Talk with Michael and Pilar (Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative Part 3: Finale)

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In Episode 92 I sit down and have a talk with Michael Crosa and Pilar Keprta from the Jollyville Radio podcast. We talk about everything from the origins of Jollyville, to why anyone would be up at 11:30 at night on a podcast while in the middle of their vacation, post-garbs and guerilla gardening, to being a part of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative, our influences and much much more. Enjoy our ramblings, and thanks for listening!

Check out the Jollyville Radio podcast - HERE

This is the third and final episode introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". I hope you enjoyed getting to know everyone!

Episode 92 - Storytelling with Jon from Fadó (Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative Part 2)

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In Episode 92 I sit down and have a chat with Jon Cook from the Fadó podcast. We talk about everything from oral storytelling, literature, voice acting, to being a part of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative, our influences and much much more. Enjoy our ramblings, and thanks for listening!

Check out the Fadó podcast - HERE

This is the second of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". Stay tuned for more!

Episode 91 - Chatting with Lunatics (Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative Part 1)

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 90 includes a chat with Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan from the Lunatics Film Project and Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. We talk about all kinds of things from Star Trek, to Horror Fiction, to the "Bob-iverse" and much much more. Enjoy our ramblings, and thanks for listening!

Visit the Lunatics Project - HERE

Check out the BSSH website for links to more things we referenced in the episode!

This is the first of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". Stay tuned for more!

Episode 90 - An Evening Chat with Daniele Bolelli

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In Episode 90 I had the absolute pleasure and honor of being joined by Daniele Bolelli. We skim through all kinds of topics, everything from his books, to infusing empathy into historical lessons, to finding purpose in life, and searching for common ground with others on controversial topics. It was a wonderful experience and I hope we get a chance to talk again.

Daniele's Books:
- On the Warrior's Path
- 50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know: Religion
- Create Your Own Religion
- Not Afraid: On Fear, Heartbreak, Raising a Baby Girl, and Cage Fighting

Other Books Mentioned in this Episode:
- "They Thought They Were Free: The Germans 1933-1945" by Milton Mayer
- "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?" by Jared Diamond
- "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio
- "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto

Links for all of the books mentioned in today's episode can be found on www.bobsshortstoryhour.com/episodes Episode 90.

Episode 89 - "Collaborating with Lunatics" Part 2

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In Episode 89 I present the Lunatics Library episode from the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. Abby and Alan blessed me with their invitation to read two stories on their show that corresponded to the previous week's pyromania/pyrokinesis episode. This episode features my reading of those two stories (and also some ridiculously nice compliments from the hosts of the show - thank you guys, I blushed brighter than the sun at your beautiful words).

Check out Abby and Alan's works at https://www.lunaticsproject.com/

And find Lunatics Radio Hour on any podcast app.

Episode 88 - "Collaborating with Lunatics" Part 1

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In Episode 88 I present the recent episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour on which I was featured as a guest. I joined Abby and Alan on their show and we discuss the history of pyromania and pyrokinesis in horror fiction.

Check out Lunatics Radio Hour anywhere you listen to podcasts for fantastic deep dives into the history behind all kinds of horror, monsters, folklore, and even true stories of hauntings and paranormal activity.

Visit them at https://www.lunaticsproject.com/

Episode 87 - "Higher Power" by DJ Swykert

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 87 features a reading of the story "Higher Power" by DJ Swykert as well as a discussion about the principles of recovery where I'm joined again by John and Rose Benton.

Some relevant texts mentioned in the show are included below, and if you are listening and have other helpful links or texts, please send them my way and I will add them to the website:

The Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Road-Less-Traveled-Timeless-Edition/M-Scott-Peck/9780743243155#
Further Along the Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Further-Along-the-Road-Less-Traveled/M-Scott-Peck/9780684847238
AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/pages/en_us/alcoholics-anonymous

If you found this helpful, or if you ever want/need someone to chat with, please reach out! Thank you for listening!

Episode 86 - "The Brenker Files", Three Stories by Abby Brenker

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 86 features three stories written by New York author Abby Brenker who is also the host of the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast.

Stories Timing Index:

- "Something" - 02:50

- "The Man with an Axe" - 12:11

- "The Giant Eyeball" - 22:59

Thanks for listening everyone! Check out the Lunatics Radio Hour anywhere podcasts can be found. Check out www.bobsshortstoryhour.com/episodes for links mentioned in the show!

Episode 85 - Part 9 of "The Arsene Lupin" series

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 85 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 9 of 9.

"Chapter 9: Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late" starts at 02:37

Thanks for listening!

Episode 84 - Part 8 of "The Arsene Lupin" series

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 84 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 8 of 9.

"Chapter 8: The Black Pearl" starts at 01:53

Thanks for listening!

Episode 83 - Part 7 of "The Arsene Lupin" series

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 83 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 7 of 9.

"Chapter 7: Madame Imbert's Safe" starts at 00:34

Thanks for listening!

Episode 82 - Part 6 of "The Arsene Lupin" series.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 82 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 6 of 9.

"Chapter 6: The Seven of Hearts" starts at 00:32

Thanks for listening!

Episode 81 - Part 5 of "The Arsene Lupin" series.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 81 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 5 of 9.

"Chapter 5: The Queen's Necklace" starts at 00:59

Thanks for listening!

Episode 80 - Part 4 of "The Arsene Lupin" series.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 80 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 4 of 9.

"Chapter 4: The Mysterious Traveller" starts at 00:25

Thanks for listening!

Episode 79 - Part 3 of "The Arsene Lupin" series.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 79 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 3 of 9.

"Chapter 3: The Escape of Arsene Lupin" starts at 00:29

Thanks for listening!

Episode 78 - Part 2 of "The Arsene Lupin" series.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 78 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 2 of 9.

"Chapter 2: Arsene Lupin in Prison" starts at 00:33

Thanks for listening!

Episode 77 - Part 1 of "The Arsene Lupin" series.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:06:39 +0000

Welcome to 2021 listeners. We are starting off the year with a multi-part series following "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

This episode is part 1 of 9.

"Chapter 1: The Arrest of Arsene Lupin" starts at 01:53

Happy 2021 listeners. Thanks for listening!

Episode 76 - 5th Anniversary Special featuring "Distorted Blame" by Jacob Cavanah

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:35:50 +0000

Episode 76 features a recitation of the story "Distorted Blame" by Jacob Cavanah.

Book recommendation this episode:
- "A Story as Sharp as a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers and Their World" by Robert Bringhurst

"Distorted Blame" starts at 06:47

Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for supporting the show for over 5 years and more than 75 episodes!

Episode 75 - "Three Idealists Chat About Conspiracy Theories"

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:20:44 +0000

In Episode 75 I sit down virtually with my friends John and Rose Benton and we chat about conspiracy theories, try to make sense of things, think of ways we can help promote truth and reality, as well as seek some positivity in it all.

Another special episode that I wanted to include on this, the week of our 5th anniversary.

Thank you for your 5 years of support, listeners. I appreciate you all so very much! I'll have a couple more episodes this month for you as well - we'll be back to the storytelling!

Episode 74 - "A Chat with Ben and Kevin"

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 06:35:22 +0000

In Episode 74 I sit down virtually with my friends Ben Trapp and Kevin Spilker and we chat about our own stories, life right now, and try to make sense of the world as well as seek some positivity in it all.

It's a fun episode that I wanted to include on this, the week of our 5th anniversary.

Thank you for your 5 years of support, listeners. I appreciate you all so very much! I'll have a couple more episodes this week for you as well!

Episode 73 - "Quinny" by Anna Lynch

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:46:53 +0000

Episode 73 includes a reading of "Short Story" or "Quinny" by Canadian writer Anna Lynch.

Recommended books this episode:
- "Spirits: A Collection of 15 Short Stories" by Dennis Hughes
- "The Rainbow of Truth" (Short Story Collection) by Roger Conlon

"Quinny" starts at 4:21

Thanks for listening!

Episode 72 - The Story Behind the Vince Berman Trio: A Memorial for Richard and Shawn

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:36:02 +0000

Episode 72 includes an interview with David Schwartz a composer and professor of sound recording and understanding music at Gulf Coast State College in Florida. Dave tells the story of the Vince Berman Trio and the tragic story of the band's last two years.

Index for songs played in this episode (in order) from the album R & D by the Vince Berman Trio:

- "Copy Paste" (Track 1) - 36:10

- "Should Have" (Track 7) - 48:39

- "Busy Going Dizzy" (Track 10) - 59:09

- "Vague" (Track 3) - 1:26:59 played during the episode outro.

Find links and all tracks mentioned over at:

www.bobsshortstoryhour.com

www.dtschwartz.com

Thanks for listening everyone!

Episode 71 - "A Tough Tussle"

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:00:42 +0000

Episode 71 includes a reading of "A Tough Tussle" written by Ambrose Bierce. Thank you to all veterans for your service to your country.

Recommended Books this episode:
- "The Guns of August" - by Barbara Tuchman
- "The Black Count" - by Tom Reiss
- "Hero of the Empire" - by Candice Millard
- "Rubicon" - by Tom Holland

"A Tough Tussle" starts at 7:40

Thanks for listening!

Episode 70 - Meandering Thoughts on Election Day with Chris Rampolla

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:22:58 +0000

Hello Listeners! Today's episode takes a bit of a different track. I sit down with Chris Rampolla and we discuss the state of the world and wander through our own thoughts on various topics from society, COVID life, politics, and the rise of fascism. If you listen for the stories and don't like my random discussions - feel free to skip this episode and stay tuned for some more of the usual story times later this month.

Thanks for listening!

Episode 69 - 2020 Halloween Special "The Whisperer in Darkness" Part III

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome, Listeners to the 2020 BSSH Halloween Special - Part III!

This is part 3 of a 3-part series. If you missed the beginning of the story, please go back and check out episode 67!

When we left off, Henry Akeley had grown more desperate and afraid of his situation, urging our narrator to give up his investigations. He persists in this belief until suddenly a letter arrives showing he has had a complete change of heart on the matter. In this letter he invites the narrator out to his house in the lonely Vermont wilderness to discuss the matter further.

Thank you for listening! Enjoy the dramatic conclusion of this wonderful classic tale!

Episode 68 - 2020 Halloween Special "The Whisperer in Darkness" Part II

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome, Listeners to the 2020 BSSH Halloween Special - Part II!

This is part 2 of a 3-part series. If you missed the beginning of the story, please go back and check out episode 67!

When we left off in the last episode, our narrator had just. begun corresponding with an intellectual recluse in the wild Vermont hills about strange sightings and evidence of otherworldly beings there. Creatures whose formerly benign aloofness, had now grown to more sinister-feeling. attention directed upon the men themselves.

Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy!

Episode 67 - 2020 Halloween Special "The Whisperer in Darkness" Part I

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 04:54:09 +0000

Welcome, Listeners to the 2020 BSSH Halloween Special - Part I!

This episode kicks off our 2020 Halloween feature presentation! We're sticking with Lovecraft this month, though this story is from later in Howard's career than the previous episode's tale.

This story took Lovecraft longer to write than many of his other works. He toiled over it from February 24th to September 26th, 1930. The ideas behind it go back to at least 1927 when Lovecraft first visited Vermont. He loved the beauty of the state and its untouched wilderness so much that he felt compelled to write an essay entitled "Vermont - A First Impression". Whole passages of this work are incorporated into today's story.

The setting of the country farmhouse is based on the abodes of two of his friends Vrest Orton and Arthur Goodenough. Lovecraft even included the discovery of Pluto into the story - something that was announced to the world one month after he began writing the story. It first appeared in Weird Tales Magazine in August 1931.

Thank you for listening. Enjoy!

Episode 66 - "The Alchemist"

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:27:26 +0000

Episode 66 includes a reading of "The Alchemist" written by a 17-year-old H.P. Lovecraft in 1908. Welcome to October listeners! Stay tuned for more spooky content over the next couple weeks!

Thanks for listening!

Episode 65 - "A Terrible Night"

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:21:26 +0000

Episode 65 includes a reading of "A Terrible Night" by Fitz-James O'Brien. Stay tuned after the credits for a special bonus! Thanks for listening everyone!

Episode 64 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 6

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:50:57 +0000

Episode 64 features "The Scarlet Plague: Chapter 6" by Jack London (part 6 of a 6-part series).

Episode 63 - Interview with author and politician Paula Overby

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:26:29 +0000

In episode 63 I talk with Paula Overby and author and politician running for US Senate in the state of Minnesota. We talk about all manner of things.

Episode 62 - Bob's interview on "The Grits with Collygreens" Podcast

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:05:15 +0000

Bob is interviewed on the podcast "The Grits with Collygreens".

Episode 61 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 5

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 01:47:14 +0000

Episode 61 features "The Scarlet Plague: Chapter 4" by Jack London (part 4 of a 6-part series).

Episode 60 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 4

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 01:27:53 +0000

Episode 60 features "The Scarlet Plague: Chapter 4" by Jack London (part 4 of a 6-part series).

Episode 59 - In Loving Memory of Jeremie Ryckewaert: "At the Gate"

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:03:10 +0000

My Uncle Jeremie passed away recently and to celebrate his life, I dedicate this episode and the story "At the Gate" to him.

Episode 58 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 3

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 03:58:30 +0000

Episode 58 features "The Scarlet Plague: Chapter 3" by Jack London (part 3 of a 6-part series).

Episode 57 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 2

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 03:56:18 +0000

Episode 57 features "The Scarlet Plague: Chapter 2" by Jack London (part 2 of a 6-part series).

Episode 56 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 1

Mon, 25 May 2020 23:00:31 +0000

Episode 56 includes "The Scarlet Plague: Chapter 1" by Jack London. This will be part 1 of a 6-part series.

Episode 55 - Hidden Oaks Sneak Preview Part 3

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:12:48 +0000

Episode 55 includes the final part of our sneak preview into the new "Hidden Oaks" podcast.

Find it on any podcast app by searching "Hidden Oaks"

Twitter: @hiddenoakspod

Instagram @hiddenoakspodcast

Facebook: Hidden Oaks Podcast

www.hiddenoakspodcast.com

Episode 54 - Hidden Oaks Sneak Preview Part 2

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:32:05 +0000

Episode 54 includes the second part of our sneak preview into the new podcast "Hidden Oaks".

www.hiddenoakspodcast.com

Check it out!

Episode 53 - Hidden Oaks Sneak Preview Part 1

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:12:26 +0000

Episode 53 features a part 1 of a 3-part sneak preview into the new podcast "Hidden Oaks"!

Episode 52 - "The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains"

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 03:38:21 +0000

Episode 52 includes the story "The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains" by Frederick Marryat. The story is an excerpt of the book "The Phantom Ship" (1839).

Episode 51 - "The Silver Knife"

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:16:17 +0000

Episode 51 features the reading of the short story 'The Silver Knife" by Ralph Allen Lang. Enjoy!

Episode 50 - Fear of Rats Part 3: "The Graveyard Rats"

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:51:25 +0000

Episode 50 brings Part 3 of our Fear of Rats series featuring the chilling tale "The Graveyard Rats" by Henry Kuttner.

If you are claustrophobic, or afraid of being buried alive or suffocated, especially in addition to being afraid of rats, you may consider sitting this one out. It even makes me bristle when I'm reading it.

Episode 49 - Fear of Rats Part 2: "The Mystery of the Derelict"

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:24:58 +0000

Episode 49 is Part 2 of the Fear of Rats series, and features the tale "The Mystery of the Derelict" by William Hope Hodgson.

Episode 48 - Fear of Rats Part 1: "Three Skeleton Key"

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:11:27 +0000

Episode 48 is the first in a three part series called our Fear of Rats series. Part 1 features "Three skeleton Key" by Georges Gustav Toudouze.

Episode 47 - "To Build a Fire"

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 06:26:56 +0000

Episode 47 of the show features the story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London.

Episode 46 - "The New Pass" & "The Find"

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:32:16 +0000

Episode 46 includes readings of the stories:

"The New Pass" by Amelia B. Edwards
"The Find" A Thomas Carnacki: The Ghost Finder story by William Hope Hodgson

Episode 45 - In Remembrance of Molly - Banter with Tom Andrews and Lydia McChesney

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:34:06 +0000

In Episode 45 I sit down with my Brother-In-Law Tom Andrews and our friend Lydia McChesney. Together we discuss many different things including the recent loss of our friend Molly their amazing St. Bernard friend. This episode is dedicated to her.

Episode 44 - 2019 Halloween Special Part 2: "The Colour Out of Space"

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 05:24:15 +0000

Episode 44 features Part 2 of 2019's Halloween Special! The feature story this year is "The Colour out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft.

Episode 43 - 2019 Halloween Special Part 1: Surprise Story!

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:56:37 +0000

Episode 43 is Part 1 of 2019's Halloween Special! Today's show features a surprise story! The title would give it all away too much, so you'll have to listen to find out!

Episode 42 - "The Family of the Vourdalak"

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:36:27 +0000

Episode 42 features the incredible story "The Family of the Vourdalak" by Aleksey Tolstoy.

Episode 41 - "The Wendigo"

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 03:41:33 +0000

Episode 41 features "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood.

Episode 40 - "August Heat", "The Avenging Phonograph" & "The Case of Lady Sannox"

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:41:01 +0000

Episode 40 is the first episode in a while with multiple stories. Today we feature:

"August Heat" by W. F. Harvey
"The Avenging Phonograph" by E. R. Punshon
"The Case of Lady Sannox" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Episode 39 - Banter with Collin Arnett, Chris Rampolla, and Ben Trapp

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 04:56:38 +0000

In Episode 39 I sit down with Collin Arnett and we banter about books, films, work, and other random things. Chris Rampolla calls in and tells us a fantastic ghost story, and finally we are joined by Ben Trapp who tells us a slew of stories about his interactions with the singer from the band Smash Mouth.

Episode 38 - "Man Overboard"

Tue, 21 May 2019 13:13:34 +0000

Episode 38 includes a reading of "Man Overboard" by F. Marion Crawford and is dedicated to friends of the show John Benton and Rose.

Episode 37 - "The Spider"

Thu, 09 May 2019 20:39:48 +0000

Episode 37 features a reading of the story "The Spider" by Hanns Heinz Ewers.

Episode 36 - "The Voice in the Night" with guest Marshal Bray

Fri, 03 May 2019 08:33:32 +0000

In Episode 36 I sit back down with my best friend Marshal Bray. We discuss various books we've shared and read the story "The Voice in the Night" by William Hope Hodgson.

Episode 35 - "For the Blood is the Life"

Wed, 01 May 2019 13:51:39 +0000

Episode 35 includes a reading of the story "For the Blood is the Life" by F. Marion Crawford.

I have dropped of the map for a while at this point in the show so I came back with a bang trying to get some good single-story content out to you folks. I hope you enjoy it. There are some great stories this summer!

Episode 34 - Interview with Claire Cylkowski and "The Wishing Tree"

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:32:06 +0000

Episode 34 includes a brief interview with Claire Cylkowski, and the story "The Wishing Tree" by author Stephen Young.

Episode 33 - A Story About Us: Matt's Birthday Banter Episode

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 09:01:14 +0000

Happy birthday to special guest Matt Hogan! We are joined by Clara, Chris, and also have special call-in guests Ben Trapp and Eli! We tell stories about the real Banana Republic and a short story written and read by Matthew Hogan himself.

Episode 32 - 2018 Halloween Special Part 2: "Lot No. 249"

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:09:18 +0000

Episode 32 includes Part 2 of our 2018 Halloween Special! It features a reading of "Lot No. 249" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Episode 31 - 2018 Halloween Special Part 1: "The Upper Berth"

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:24:02 +0000

Episode 31 is our 2018 Halloween Special: Part 1! It includes a reading of "The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford.

Episode 30 - "The Overlook", "The Boarded Window" & my guest Marshal Bray

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 08:17:37 +0000

In Episode 30 I sit down with my friend Marshal Bray. We read "The Overlook" by Tom Combs, "The Boarded Window" by Ambrose Bierce and we chat about various things.

Episode 29 - "Metal Myths" read by guest narrator Rob Stuart-Hudson

Sat, 19 May 2018 06:23:35 +0000

Episode 29 features the reading of the story Metal Myths by Iona Douglas read by guest narrator Rob Stuart-Hudson.

Episode 28 - "The Ghosts", "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost"

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:07:34 +0000

Episode 28 includes readings of:

"The Ghosts" by Lord Dunsany
"The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost" by H. G. Wells

Episode 27 - "Glass Stones", & "In an Absent Dream"

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:09:02 +0000

Episode 27 includes readings of:

"Glass Stones" by Matthew Hogan
"In an Absent Dream" by Marian Thorpe

Episode 26 - 2017 Halloween Special: "The Toll House"

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 20:51:18 +0000

Episode 26 is our 2017 Halloween Special! It features a telling of the tale "The Toll House" by W. W. Jacobs.

Episode 25 - "The Passenger", & "Sutter's Well"

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:06:55 +0000

Episode 25 includes readings of:

"The Passenger" by Lee Henschel Jr.
"Sutter's Well" by Jeff Chapman

Episode 24 - "The Facts in the Case of M. Hussman"

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:57:14 +0000

Episode 24 includes a reading of the story "The Facts in the Case of M. Hussman" by Jeff Chapman

Episode 23 - Interview with Matthew Hogan, "The Peterson Laws: Part 10", and "The Voice that Tamed the West"

Sat, 13 May 2017 05:04:04 +0000

Episode 23 is a special episode featuring:

An interview with MN author Matthew Hogan
A live reading of "The Peterson Laws: Part X" by Dr. Dave Peterson (by two guys who know him personally)
"The Voice that Tamed the West" by Matthew Hogan (Read by the author himself)