As Read By Me
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Multigenre Single-voiced Anthology Audio Book
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Welcome to As Read By Me, the podcast where writers read and readers listen. As Read By Me celebrates the art of storytelling, with author-voiced essays, poems and stories, artfully presented to invigorate your imagination. This podcast was born with two interlocking goals; to help writers share their work with new audiences and to expose readers to an eclectic and ever-growing collection of stories, poems and essays, that might otherwise not be discovered. Each episode is a stand alone collection of writing, so feel free to start enjoying episodes at random. Most episodes are around 15 minutes in length and are perfect for your next drive, walk or nap in the hammock. We are attempting to keep this podcast commercial free via the ”value for value” model, as made infamous by Adam Curry, aka ”The Podfather.” It‘s simple, if you receive value from this show, please consider sending some value back. And that can be in the form of recommending us to friends, recommending a writer to submit a story or by sending us a donation by clicking the ”donate” button on AsReadByMe.com or through Patreon at Patreon.com/asreadbyme. Thanks for listening!
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ARBM Episode 403:Light, Shadow and Earth
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:19:01 -0400
Episode 403: Light, Shadow and Earth
Join us for a special Earth Day-themed episode of the As Read By Me podcast, where we take a journey through awe-inspiring landscapes that will leave you speechless. Follow along as Mike Archer shares his vivid exploration of America in his piece titled Light, Shadow, and Earth, originally published on The Archer Journal. From the breathtaking vistas of the Spring Mountains to the stark beauty of vast salt flats, experience the wonders of nature through Mike's eyes as he describes the majestic landscapes and the profound sense of awe they inspire. As we celebrate Earth Day, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet's natural wonders, and reflect on the importance of preserving and protecting them for future generations.
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
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As Read By Me Episode 403 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:10:16 -0400
Episode 402: Redemption
Finally, after a brief hiatus Bill Rausch is back to help us resurrect our show, just in time for Easter. While he's full of surprises, there is always one thing you can count on with a Bill Rausch story, he will remind you of the power of storytelling to touch hearts and uplift spirits. And this week's story, Redemption is no exception. Despite the hardships and challenges of life, there's always a glimmer of hope and humanity. Join us as we witness the kindness of strangers and the enduring spirit of compassion that shines even in the darkest of times.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the As Read By Me podcast, there are a few ways you can help. You can subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast app, leave a review on iTunes, or visit asreadbyme.com and click the donate button. And if you're a writer or know someone who should be featured on our show, send an email to writers@asreadbyme.com.
Author:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
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As Read By Me Episode 402 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 401: A Raisin In The Sun
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:09:48 -0500
Episode 401: A Raisin In The Sun
In this episode, we continue our collaboration with Bristol Riverside Theater. Join us as we glean insights from director Lisa Strum, who shares her production notes, illuminating the importance of this enduring masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of Bristol Riverside Theater's rich history and nestled in the quaint surroundings of historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, this production promises to captivate audiences from January 30th to February 18th. For an unforgettable theatrical experience, secure your tickets and explore more about this remarkable rendition by visiting Bristol Riverside Theater's website or by contacting the BRT box office at 215-785-0100.
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As Read By Me Episode 401 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 322: Season 3 Readers Round Up
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:11:17 -0500
Episode 322: Readers Round Up
Well, our third season is officially in the books. Special thanks to all the writers for sharing your work with us. And thanks to all of our listeners for your continual support! This year-end compilation episode consists of over 3 hours of short stories and poems from As Read By Me Season 3. This compilation episode great for long car rides, dog walks or sitting around the fire. Hope you enjoy!!!
Authors:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can purchase his novels at Amazon by visiting https://amzn.to/3GgcMm5. You can follow Rich on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichHosek, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek. Reviews and previews of upcoming books and other projects are available at https://richhosek.com/. And you can find out more about his TV credits at IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923. Resolved first appeared on Reedsy Prompts, you can read this story and more at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/g9fm7z/
Barbara Stakes: Barbara spent a 30-plus year career in the offices of area Research and Development companies in Langhorne, PA and Princeton, NJ. In her retirement, she enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, walks in the parks and working to get down on paper stories about people, places and experiences remembered over the years with a hope that others might enjoy them.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book Shoot It Anyway and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast.
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Perry Genovesi: Perry works as a librarian in Philadelphia. He serves his fellow workers as a shop steward in AFSCME Local 2187 and plays bass in the band Canid. You can read more of his fiction in Loud Coffee Press, CC&D, Isolation Street and elsewhere. Sometimes he looks at all the emails he's sent in 1 day & just sort of exhales & crosses his arms as if he just built a log cabin. And you can find him on Twitter @unionlibrarian
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
Sara Colvin: Sara is an advocate for recovery. She hosts the "Be You" video podcast, available at the YouTube link below. She has experienced the underworld of addiction as well as the beautiful joy that a life in recovery will bring. Because of this, Sara has a passion for educating the world about the nature of both addiction and the recovery process. She is available for public speaking engagements and presentations. Sara's book can be found on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3nK8foV And The "Be You" podcast can be found here: https://youtube.com/@saracolvin6006
Julius Scissor: Julius Scissor has been one of Philadelphia’s most notorious hairdressers for over 50 years. His shop is located at 2045 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103. He is also a prolific artist and writer working in a multitude of mediums and styles. He can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JuliusScissorHair and his website at https://juliusscissorhair.wixsite.com/mysite.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
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As Read By Me Episode 322 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 321: Holiday Depression
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:21:47 -0500
Episode 321: Holiday Depression
Bill Rausch is back with a blender full of Egg Nog, just in time for Christmas. And his gift to you this week is a story entitled Holiday Depression. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app for future episodes. You can also catch us on Twitter and enjoy video versions of the show on YouTube and Rumble. If you're a writer itching to share your work, please drop us an email at writers@asreadbyme.com.
Author:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
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As Read By Me Episode 321 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:13:09 -0500
Episode 320: Snow Bully
Snowball fights, snowmen, and a touch of mischief—Rich Hosek is back to bring some winter-themed intrigue with Snow Bully! Grab your hot cocoa and get ready for a chilly adventure filled with humor and snow-covered mayhem. It's a winter tale that'll warm your spirits and leave you grinning from ear to ear. ❄️😂📖
Author:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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As Read By Me Episode 320 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:16:00 -0500
Episode 319: Turkey Day
Bill Rausch is back just on time to join us for Thanksgiving dinner. Tom Turkey stars in this good old-fashioned barnyard tale, entitled Turkey Day. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app for future episodes. You can also catch us on Twitter and enjoy video versions of the show on YouTube and Rumble. If you're a writer itching to share your work, drop us an email at writers@asreadbyme.com. Thanks for joining us!
Author:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
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As Read By Me Episode 319 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 318:The Gargoyle’s Bread
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:21:32 -0400
Episode 318: The Gargoyle's Bread
Rich Hosek is back to celebrate Halloween with an old-fashioned monster tale, entitled The Gargoyle's Bread.
Author:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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As Read By Me Episode 318 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:21:52 -0400
Episode 317: Hofbrauhaus
Join us for a wild ride as we venture into the uproarious world of the Hofbrauhhaus and the unexpected journey of the "Five Fat Fraulein" polka band. Bill Rausch is back with an Octoberfest story that's anything but ordinary! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app for future episodes. You can also catch us on Twitter and enjoy video versions of the show on YouTube and Rumble. If you're a writer itching to share your work, drop us an email at writers@asreadbyme.com. Thanks for joining us!
Author:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
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As Read By Me Episode 317 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 316: Interview With The Alien
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:07:00 -0400
Episode 316: Interview With The Alien
Rich Hosek joins us once again with an out-of-this-world tale of human curiosity, entitled Interview With the Alien.
Author:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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As Read By Me Episode 316 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 315: The Mystery of Irma Vep
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:59:28 -0400
Episode 315: The Mystery of Irma Vep
This week, we're excited to embark on a new collaboration with Bristol Riverside Theater as Victoria Rae Sook, the director of the upcoming play, "The Mystery of Irma Vep," shares her production notes and a sneak peek behind the curtains of this side-splitting show. The show runs from October 3rd through 22nd at Bristol Riverside Theater. You can purchase tickets and find out much more here: https://www.brtstage.org/shows/the-mystery-of-Irma-Vep/ or by calling the BRT box office at 215-785-0100. Built in 1937, the Bristol Riverside Theater is located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania at 120 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA 19007.
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As Read By Me Episode 315 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:47:00 -0400
Episode 314: The Picker
Bill Rausch is back with a new story about drinkin' booze and playing the blues, entitled The Picker.
Author:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
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As Read By Me Episode 314 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 313: New Pants Trance
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:11:28 -0400
Episode 313: New Pants Trance
Paul Camarata is back to share 3 short poems exploring self-expression, specialized medicine and fashion faux pas. Whether you're a seasoned poetry aficionado or a curious soul dipping into the world of verse for the first time, Paul's trio of poems are sure to brighten your day. We hope you enjoy Paul's reading of Chromography, Doctor Neck and and New Pants Trance.
Author:
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
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As Read By Me Episode 312 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 312: Lunch With Mr. Boyd
Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:16:38 -0400
Episode 312: Lunch With Mr. Boyd
We're slinging hash today with a waitress war story from Barb Stakes. Lunch With Mr. Boyd is a familiar story for those of us who have served time in the restaurant business, and a cautionary tale for those who haven't yet.
Author:
Barbara Stakes: Barbara spent a 30-plus year career in the offices of area Research and Development companies in Langhorne, PA and Princeton, NJ. In her retirement, she enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, walks in the parks and working to get down on paper stories about people, places and experiences remembered over the years with a hope that others might enjoy them.
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As Read By Me Episode 312 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:44:02 -0400
Episode 311: Reset
In this thought-provoking installment, Rich Hosek takes us on an extraordinary journey into the realm of simulation theory. Prepare to have your mind stretched and the boundaries of reality blurred as Rich reads for us his story entitled Reset.
Author:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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As Read By Me Episode 311 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:44:17 -0400
Episode 310: The Prize
In this episode, first time contributor Julius Scissor shares the story of the contest that launched his hairdressing career, entitled The Prize.
Author Info:
Julius Scissor: Julius Scissor has been one of Philadelphia’s most notorious hairdressers for over 50 years. His shop is located at 2045 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103. He is also a prolific artist and writer working in a multitude of mediums and styles. He can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JuliusScissorHair and his website at https://juliusscissorhair.wixsite.com/mysite.
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As Read By Me Episode 310 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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ARBM Episode 309: HAL 9000 And His Cousins Have Arrived
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:54:08 -0400
Episode 309: HAL 9000 and His Cousins Have Arrived
In this episode, Peter Waitze shares his reluctance to embrace technology with his story HAL 9000 and His Cousins Have Arrived.
Author Info:
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
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ARBM Episode 308:Breaking Free Part 1
Wed, 10 May 2023 09:13:11 -0400
Episode 308: Breaking Free Part 1
This week's story is written and read by Sara Colvin and is the first of several upcoming excerpts from her book entitled Breaking Free. Be warned that this story contains drug use and violence, so use the same discretion as you would for an R-rated movie when listening.
Author:
Sara Colvin: Sara is an advocate for recovery. She hosts the "Be You" video podcast, available at the YouTube link below. She has experienced the underworld of addiction as well as the beautiful joy that a life in recovery will bring. Because of this, Sara has a passion for educating the world about the nature of both addiction and the recovery process. She is available for public speaking engagements and presentations.
Sara's book can be found on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3nK8foV
And The "Be You" podcast can be found here: https://youtube.com/@saracolvin6006
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:30:00 -0400
Episode 307: The Patient
Our old friend Rich Hosek is back this week, reading his story entitled The Patient.
Author:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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ARBM Episode 306: Nature’s Cathedrals
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:59:00 -0400
Episode 306: Nature's Cathedrals
This week's Earth Day inspired selection is written and read by Mike Archer and is entitled Nature's Cathedrals.
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
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Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:11:01 -0400
Episode 305: Dog Tales
This week's story is written and read by Bill Rausch and is entitled Dog Tales.
Author:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:11:00 -0500
Episode 303: Mope Time
Grab your slippers and a cup of coffee; it's Mope Time, as read by Heidi Bahnck.
Author:
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
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ARBM Episode 302: The Coolest Kid In School
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:11:00 -0500
Episode 302: The Coolest Kid In School
Greetings! In this episode, we're kicking off our our new format that will feature just one bite-sized story per episode. This week's story is written and read by Frank Goldstein and is entitled The Coolest Kid In School.
Author:
Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book Shoot It Anyway and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast.
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ARBM Episode 301: The Big Game
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:06:12 -0500
Episode 301: The Big Game
We're kicking off season 3 with an episode entitled The Big Game. Sure, there’s a big football game coming up in February, but life is an even bigger game. In this episode, we’ll explore both, starting with everybody’s favorite bedtime storyteller, Rich Hosek. Rich is here to read a chapter from his newest book After Life. It was released earlier this month and the reviews on Amazon are spectacular. Next, Barb Stakes takes us on a poetic journey through the seasons of life with her poem Turn. And last, but never least, Peter Waitze brings us his take on modern Roman numeral usage at the Super Bowl, and other assorted musings, in his story entitled Football.
Authors:
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. His latest book After Life is book 2 in the award winning Raney/Daye Investigation Paranormal Mystery series. It was cowritten with Rich's long time television writing partner, Arnold Rudnick, and world-renowned parapsychologist, Loyd Auerbach and features Detective Nate Raney—an ex-cop and confirmed skeptic—and his partner, Dr. Jennifer Daye—anthropology professor and parapsychologist. Together, they investigate cases that brush up against the world of ghosts and psychics in a way that will make you believe in life after death. Please visit https://raneyanddaye.com for more information and claim your free bookmark when you sign up for the mailing list.
Barbara Stakes: Barbara spent a 30-plus year career in the offices of area Research and Development companies in Langhorne, PA and Princeton, NJ. In her retirement, she enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, walks in the parks and working to get down on paper stories about people, places and experiences remembered over the years with a hope that others might enjoy them.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
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ARBM Episode 213: Season 2 Readers Round Up
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:23:21 -0500
Episode 213: Readers Round Up
Well, our second season is officially in the books. Special thanks to all the writers for sharing your work with us. And thanks to all of our listeners for your continual support! This year-end compilation episode consists of 3 1/2 hours of all the short stories and poems from As Read By Me Season 2. It's great for long car rides, dog walks and marathon holiday dish-washing sessions. Hope you enjoy!!!
Authors:
Joseph Murphy: Joe is a writer, teacher, and musician living in Southeastern Pennsylvania. His stories have appeared in online and print journals such asPank,Everyday Genius,the Legendary,the Northville Review,Prick of the Spindle, andHyphenand received nominations forBest of the Net. He published a novel,Sojourn, in 2018. Currently, he's working on a science-fiction novel, Pia'e. He plays guitar in two bands:Canid & Darkhold Redeemers. More information about Joe can be found at www.josephpaulmurphy.com.
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
Don Tollefson: Don is a retired ABC and Fox TV broadcaster, who has been clean and sober for 3026 days. Don now operates a recovery street ministry called Overcome Thyself, on the streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book Shoot It Anyway and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast.
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can purchase his novels at Amazon by visiting https://amzn.to/3GgcMm5. You can follow Rich on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichHosek, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek. Reviews and previews of upcoming books and other projects are available at https://richhosek.com/. And you can find out more about his TV credits at IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923. Resolved first appeared on Reedsy Prompts, you can read this story and more at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/g9fm7z/
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Barbara Stakes: Barbara spent a 30-plus year career in the offices of area Research and Development companies in Langhorne, PA and Princeton, NJ. In her retirement, she enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, walks in the parks and working to get down on paper stories about people, places and experiences remembered over the years with a hope that others might enjoy them.
Joyce Hadley: Joyce is retired from a major telecommunication company as a Presidential Appeals Consultant. She volunteers with organizations that are committed to social justice, enjoys bird watching and looks forward every evening for a walk with her dog.
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
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ARBM Episode 212: Spinning the Globe
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:59:47 -0500
Episode 212: Spinning The Globe
Greetings and welcome back to As Read By Me. In this episode we welcome a new contributor, William Rausch. Bill is a prolific writer of flash fiction, he has his own podcast called Read My Shorts and he'll start off our show today reading his story entitled Androphobia. Then we welcome back our old pal Paul Camarata, with a holiday themed poem entitled Spinning The Globe. And finally, Mike Archer is back with another excerpt from his book Living With Humans, entitled The Wood Carver. Hope you enjoy!!!
Authors:
William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:48:25 -0400
Episode 211: Tricked
Greetings and welcome to our second annual super-creepy Halloween episode! First we’re going to stop by the old ‘Grunt for a repeat visit to one of our favorite poems of all time, Horror Story by Paul Camarata. And then Rich Hosek tells us the story of Harrison Hartigan who had a Dickens of a time getting some peace and quiet one Halloween night.
Authors:
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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As Read By Me Episode 211 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:56:39 -0400
Episode 210: Dog Days
Not only is it the dog days of summer, it's also the 1 year anniversary of the As Read By Me Podcast. Thanks to all the listeners and contributors for supporting and encouraging this endeavor so far!!! And speaking of which, we received a suggestion from one of our listeners, to start adding show titles to the episodes, to make make it easier to find your way back to your favorite stories. Being that we aim to please, this episode is titled “Dog Days.” Why? Because it’s early August and all the pieces are dog-themed. First Melinda Gordan shares a story about her dog Bruiser. Then Paul Camarata shares his poem about a K-9 detective named Jack Sniff. And finally Joyce Hadley shares as story about her dog entitled Oliver: Born To be Wild.
Authors:
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Joyce Hadley: Joyce is retired from a major telecommunication company as a Presidential Appeals Consultant. She volunteers with organizations that are committed to social justice, enjoys bird watching and looks forward every evening for a walk with her dog.
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As Read By Me Episode 210 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:01:12 -0400
Episode 209:
And... we're back! In this episode, three of your favorite writers are back with tales of the birds and the bees, dandelions and tea leaves. Leading off this week, Peter Waitze shares some of his wisdom from 60 years of marriage in his story The Looks Women Give Men. Up second, is Paul Camarata with a poem from the backyard entitled Reseeding the Weeding. And batting third is Rich Hosek with a mysterious love story entitled As The Tea Leaves. Enjoy!
Authors:
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.
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As Read By Me Episode 209 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:20:00 -0400
Episode 208:
Greetings earthlings! This week we’re celebrating our home planet, with all Earth Day inspired pieces. First up is Paul Camarata with a poem entitled, Johnny Cork For Brains Goes Green. Then Melinda Gordan is back to read her story about attending the very first Earth Day entitled The Day I Learned Who I Am. And finally, Mike Archer swoops in with some surprising information about the American Bald Eagle in Shoot To Kill. OK, pull up a patch of grass because it's story time! And hey, clean up your trash when you leave, will ya’?
Authors:
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
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As Read By Me Episode 208 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:07:00 -0400
Episode 207:
Greetings friends! In this episode, we’ve got cotton tails, bunny ears and sweet revenge?! Up first is Paul Camarata, with a poem entitled Hippitty Stopitty. Then, Rich Hosek is back with a grim tale entitled Sweet Revenge. And finally, Melinda Gordon ties the episode in a bow with her poem Bunny Ears.
Authors:
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can purchase his novels at Amazon https://amzn.to/33Zkt30, follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichHosek, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek. Reviews and previews of upcoming books and other projects are available at https://richhosek.com/. And you can find out more about his TV credits at IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923. You can read this story and more at https://medium.com/@RichHosek/sweet-revenge-a3d78da257cd . You can also listen to his novel, NEAR DEATH, currently being serialized at https://writtenbyrichhosek.castos.com/episodes/near-death-part-one-1.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
You can find out more about the podcast and all of our authors at www.AsReadByMe.com.
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As Read By Me Episode 207 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:07:00 -0400
Episode 206:
Welcome back! We've got Angles, Saints and an Epistle in today’s episode of As Read By Me. First, Peter Waitze is back to share some big news in his story Two Degrees of Separation from Me and a Saint. Then Melinda Gordan makes a plea for peace and harmony with a poem entitled Epistle to a New Order. And last up is Barb Stakes to tell us about a surprising late night visit in her story entitled Angel.
Authors:
Barbara Stakes: Barbara spent a 30-plus year career in the offices of area Research and Development companies in Langhorne, PA and Princeton, NJ. In her retirement, she enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, walks in the parks and working to get down on paper stories about people, places and experiences remembered over the years with a hope that others might enjoy them.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500
Episode 205:
Just like the month of March, this week’s episode comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, more like in like a snow beast and out like a tulip. But that’ll make more sense later. It all begins with Rich Hosek’s snow-packed tale of terror entitled White. Then, Don Tollefson inspires us to make an impact on the lives of others in his essay Finding Our Heroes. And finally, Paul Camarata says a final goodbye to winter, with his poem entitled Leaps and Grounds. Better bundle up for this one, winter is not quite finished with us yet...
Authors
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can purchase his novels at Amazon https://amzn.to/33Zkt30, follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichHosek, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek. Reviews and previews of upcoming books and other projects are available at https://richhosek.com/. And you can find out more about his TV credits at IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923. “White” first appeared on Reedsy Prompts, you can read this story and more at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/ldof39/
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Don Tollefson: Don is a retired ABC and Fox TV broadcaster, who has been clean and sober for 3026 days. Don now operates a recovery street ministry called Overcome Thyself, on the streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:07:00 -0500
Episode 204:
In today's adventure, Peter Waitze shares some insight from his ongoing analysis of the many differences between men and women, in his story entitled My Whine Day. Then, Paul Camarata delivers his ode to elbows with a poem entitled Get Bent. And finally, Mike Archer takes us out into nature for some animal eavesdropping, in an excerpt from his book entitled Living With Humans.
Authors:
Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
This Week's Sotries
My Whine Day By Peter Waitze
I don't drink wine, except for the four glasses of Manischevitz I drink at our Seder on Passover, but every once in a while I need to whine, and today is my whine day, and it is good to whine. Yes it is. The experts have weighed in. Couples that won't argue with each other are in big trouble. They quietly hold grudges, and that is the death knell for a relationship. Couples that want their relationship to last for ever and ever have to learn how to argue properly, how to express their gripes in a productive way, hence my whine. As one young woman recently told me, this is what she mentioned to her counselor, "He won't argue with me and I wish he'd say something. Dammit, I wish he'd fight with me." If that couple comes here, to our house, YKW and I are here to help them. Because we have been doing it for so long, we have mastered arguing, and we are prepared to let them and you, if you need it, come here to watch us argue so you too learn the right method so you can have a long lasting, loud, loving, and passionate relationship. In the 1950s Arthur Godfrey had popular morning and evening shows on both radio and television. On his programs he often used to strum his ukulele and sing insensitive songs. One was so insensitive I can't bring myself to repeating it here. The other one has a slight edge, but it isn't too bad, and here it is: "You keep me waiting till it's getting aggravating, you're a slowpoke." Over the years it would have been apropos for me to buy a ukulele to sing this song. Being tardy annoys me. For example, in our relationship, the one between YKW and me, I am the one that likes to be on time. YKW is less concerned, and her tardiness impacts how long it takes us to get ready to go out. Typically, from my perspective, and if our getting ready to go out was being broadcast on the radio live, this is how it would sound: The announcer would begin: "It is time to start to prepare to leave the house. Both contestants have showered and are at the starting line. Ready. On your mark. Get set. Go." First, a little background. My closet is not in our bedroom. My clothes were expelled decades ago because there is no room for her clothes and mine in what would normally be considered our shared bedroom closet. My small wardrobe was banished to hang with stuff cluttering the floor, the I-have-no-idea-what the-stuff-is, in the closet in the guest room. Now that the background is out of the way, it is time to get back to the story. The man of the house, that's me, has two bureaus in his room. He has walked over to the bureau near the window and has opened the third drawer down and has extracted underwear and a t-shirt. He next opened the fourth drawer down and extracted a pair of socks. He then donned these three items, and so partially attired, he went to his cluttered closet and extracted a shirt and a pair of trousers, and he donned them. Then he reached for his belt and wove it through the loops, and buckled it. All of this took approximately three and one half minutes. Fully attired, he is now ready to descend to the first floor, put on his shoes, put on a jacket, and depart, but he can't depart just yet, because his other half has not descended from upstairs yet. The woman of the house, that's YKW, began to get ready for her departure at the same time as the man of the house. But for her to get all farpitzed, all dressed up, is a time consuming endeavor. When he was already descending to downstairs, she was still standing nude in front of her closet, and she was quietly talking to herself. If we got closer to her, we would hear her musing about what she would like to wear. Her decision is difficult. Her selection is large – her closet is jammed full, and then, after picking this or that, she still has to decide which shoes or boots best compliment her selection. The footwear selection is not easy. With about 50 pairs to choose from, a lot of color match-ups are taking place. The time she stands in front of her closet, of her getting ready to get dressed, varies, but I can say with confidence that it will go on for quite some time, well past the three and one half minutes of her husband. Eventually she does come downstairs, but our departure is still not imminent if she is carrying a necklace. As we have aged it has become more and more difficult to properly secure the tiny and very frilly clasp of the necklace. It is now my job to attach it, and even though my eye glass prescription is current, attaching the delicate clasp is becoming more and more difficult. Yes, it does get done and momentarily I then assume we are about to actually go, but my thought is premature. At this moment I am experiencing a premature evacuation. Walking toward the door she will suddenly stop and she will turn around. We need multiple tries to exit the house. The pattern is well established. She walks across the room, I open the front door, and then she turns around and walks back into the house. Why? I have no idea. It's to patshkie, to wander around. In summation, when it is time to go, I'm fast, she's slow, and we need to compromise. We each need to give a little, and that means for me to slow down a bit and for her, to speed up a bit, for us to meet half way. We will both just have to learn how to be half fast.
Get Bent by Paul Camarata
What a year it’s been for elbows Such an age to be alive! When we germ-free mid-arm hinges Like no other time have thrived!
While our hearts go out to handshakes, Palms and fingers – what a run! There’s a new joy in the world: It’s we elbows having fun.
Sure in the past we did get bent At other extremity fuss, While we were tucked away in sleeves No one would humor us.
But humerus heaven it’s been of late Leading goodbyes and greetings Everywhere you go an elbow is Central to people’s meetings
It’s the joint I think you would agree Keeping the world spinning, Like never before (or again?) no one Can slow the elbows winning.
Nope, no Tommy, John or Macho Man No arm-patched coat or sweater Has ever had an elbow that Has ever had it better.
Living With Humans By Mike Archer
It was a high blue sky with cotton ball clouds and a gentle breeze. Regal was swooping and gliding high above the treetops. The month of May brought the glories of spring, and for Regal and Queenie, a new life getting ready to hatch in their giant nest on top of the tallest tree in Willow Lake Park. The bald eagle couple had lived together in the park for several years. It was owned by the town of Madison about 15 miles north of Philadelphia. Regal could look down on the walking trials, the lake stocked with fish that he often caught for dinner, a rolling meadow, the lush forest, wildflowers, a bird watching shelter, and a pavilion for picnics. People could lose themselves walking through the dense woods where the only sound was the music of the birds and the buzz of the bugs. Regal started his 80-mile-an hour dive over the edge of the lake. He swooped down in a J-shaped curve toward the middle of the lake. His talons broke the still water as he grabbed a small fish and rose to the sky on his way back to Queenie. Shadow the squirrel was nervously hopping around the floor of the woods also looking for something to eat. While he preferred fruit, nuts and vegetables, he would also enjoy a bug or a juicy caterpillar. He was about five feet off the walking trail when he heard two middle-aged women approaching. He was not afraid of being seen. Humans just accept squirrels as part of the landscape and ignore them unless they get into their attic. The women were talking non-stop. Shadow just considered it white noise. Not this time. "Well, the Board of Supervisors said the town was in such a deep financial hole, that it had no choice but to sell the park to that developer whose been building homes all around the area. They say the money from the sale and taxes from the new homeowners will solve all the financial problems for years to come." The other woman shook her head. "I know a lot of people are upset and want to know how we got into this mess. I walked through this park with my mother when I was a little girl. We don't need more houses and traffic and noise." Her friend said, "Well, I hear the deal is done and there's no turning back." Shadow jolted up on his hind legs and dropped the bug he was just about to enjoy. His world had suddenly changed. He had heard horror stories from his friends about their homes being wiped out by developers, but he thought Willow Lake had been here for generations and would never be destroyed for money. Shadow's next thought: go tell Regal. Regal had just settled down in the nest. Queenie was sitting on the egg. One of them would always be with the egg. Regal would pull his duty of egg sitting and loved the idea of being a father. They started sharing the catch of the day. The nest was at the top of the tallest tree in the park and was six feet long and three feet wide. Regal and Queenie met in the park a couple of years earlier and had become partners for life. They were the proud symbol of America from its founding. By the mid-twentieth century, man had almost wiped the species out. Hundreds of thousands of bald eagles were killed by hunters and pesticides. Their habitat was nearly destroyed by pollution from oil, lead, mercury and power line electrocution. Queenie was enjoying dinner. "You were back quickly today. Any news from your flight?" "I was just enjoying the beautiful day and thinking how lucky we are. But I am concerned about the world our new baby will be find when he or she grows up." Queenie knew this was something constantly on their minds. They had friends who had to move miles away after developers' bulldozers ripped up their world. Shadow was mumbling to himself as he climbed up Regal and Queenie's tree. Why do they have to live this far up? I even get dizzy up here, and the bird traffic can be crazy. As he came up to the bottom of the nest, he called out, "Regal, Queenie hello it's Shadow. I'm coming up." Regal and Queenie knew Shadow had something important to talk about. They knew he did not like the long climb. Shadow climbed over the edge of the nest and sat on the outer edge not to disturb Queenie and the egg. Shadow was a little out of breath. "Regal, I've some real bad news. I just heard two women talking. They were saying the Board of Supervisors was selling the park to developers because they were in financial trouble. They said it's a done deal." Queenie looked quickly from Shadow to Regal. He was staring at Shadow. She could see the rage in his eyes. He turned his head to look out at the horizon. As the breeze ruffled his feathers he said, "This is the day we all feared." Shadow already knew this was a life-changing development, but Regal's reaction made him shudder. Regal was the one they all recognized as their leader. He was not only the symbol of the country, but his species survived the worst instincts of man's greed and indifference. Shadow knew the news would shake the park with the force of a hurricane. "What do you need me to do, Regal?" Regal turned toward Shadow without hesitation and said, "Go tell Big Buck and have him set up a meeting of the council." Shadow climbed down under the nest and started the long trip back to the forest floor. Queenie looked at Regal. "When will this ever end? For hundreds of years, generations of our ancestors have been slaughtered. It's a miracle we're here today. Now we need to worry whether this baby we are about to hatch will have to live in fear and find fewer and fewer places to live. Humans will never change. We can never trust them." Regal knew the history all too well. It finally took drastic measures by humans to stop the hunters and the pesticide makers from almost wiping out the species entirely. Man's relentless push for new development was a constant threat. Regal said, "We will do everything we can to protect our new baby and the rest of our friends in the park. They have all been through this before. We just have to make sure everyone can survive." Shadow knew where to find Big Buck. He stayed in the thickest part of the woods during the day. He liked to roam at night when the park was quiet. Buck was grazing among the trees when he heard Shadow approaching. He raised his head crowned with six-point antlers. Shadow knew Buck was a no-nonsense guy and wasn't much for small talk. He turned from the grass he was munching and gave the nervous squirrel a look that said he really didn't want to be disturbed. "Shadow, what's up? To what do I owe the pleasure of you interrupting my lunch?" Shadow sat up on his hind legs and swallowed hard. "Regal sent me down to tell you to call a council meeting because the park is being sold to developers. They're going to build houses." Buck raised his voice, "What! How do you know this?" Shadow was getting more nervous. "I heard two women talking. The town has real money trouble. One woman said it's a done deal." "Dammit, how many times do we have to go through this? They never have enough. It's always more houses, and streets, more cement, more blacktop, and more powerlines. This can't wait. We will meet tonight in the usual spot. I need you to let the council members know. You can move around more freely than I can. Can you handle that?" Shadow felt he was being trusted with a great responsibility. "I got it, Buck. I'll make sure everyone is there." Buck said, "I'm counting on you."
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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:59:41 -0500
Episode 203:
For most Philadelphian’s, the name Frank Rizzo probably rings a bell. The City of brotherly love had a love-hate relationship with its infamous Mayor and Police Chief for many, many years. And lucky for us, our own Frank Goldstein was shooting news in Philadelphia during that time and now 50 years later, he brings us a revealing story about Rizzo entitled The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Next, Melinda Gordan reads a poem inspired by her experience attending the very first Earth Day in A Day To Remember. And finally, Rich Hosek shares a story about decisions and consequences, in his story Resolved. Enjoy!!!
Authors:
Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book Shoot It Anyway and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can purchase his novels at Amazon by visiting https://amzn.to/3GgcMm5. You can follow Rich on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichHosek, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek. Reviews and previews of upcoming books and other projects are available at https://richhosek.com/. And you can find out more about his TV credits at IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923. Resolved first appeared on Reedsy Prompts, you can read this story and more at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/g9fm7z/
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Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:49:51 -0500
Episode 202:
Greetings and welcome to As Read By Me episode 202, coming to you from the icy shores of the mighty Neshaminy creek. We have a flurry of writers reading this week, beginning with Heidi Bahnck who will start us off with her poem entitled Snow, Don Tollefson will be reading his essay The Evolution Of Innocence, Melinda Gordon will be sharing an excerpt from her forthcoming book Becoming Buster Brown and finally, Paul Camarata will get us in the mood for spring with his poem about Punxsutawney Phil entitled The iron Hog. So, put on your coziest sweater and grab a nice warm drink, because here comes the snow.
Authors
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
Don Tollefson: Don is a retired ABC and Fox TV broadcaster, who has been clean and sober for 3026 days. Don now operates a recovery street ministry called Overcome Thyself, on the streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
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Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:21:18 -0500
Episode 201:
Happy New Year and welcome to As Read By Me Season 2. In this first episode of the season, we have two other firsts. This will be our first show to feature only one writer and he will be reading our very first science fiction story. Joe Murphy is a teacher, a musician and a novelist. And in this episodes he reads his story Spotter, which is an excerpt from his forthcoming novel entitled Pia'e.
Author
Joseph Murphy: Joe's a writer, teacher, and musician living in Southeastern Pennsylvania. His stories have appeared in online and print journals such as Pank, Everyday Genius, the Legendary, the Northville Review, Prick of the Spindle, and Hyphen and received nominations for Best of the Net. He published a novel, Sojourn, in 2018. Currently, he's working on a science-fiction novel, Pia'e. He plays guitar in two bands: Canid & Darkhold Redeemers. More information about Joe can be found at www.josephpaulmurphy.com.
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ARBM Episode108 (Season 1 Recap)
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:42:53 -0500
Episode 108:
Welcome to our first annual season wrap up episode! This 93 minute show contains every story, essay and poem from As Read By Me Season 1, without interruption. We're proud of this first season and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it. This extra-long episode will be good for long drives to grandma's house, etc over the holiday season. We also think this is a great episode to share with friends, to introduce them to the podcast. Sharing and subscribing is how we grow, so thank you all for spreading the word! We'll be back in the new year with lots more new writers and stories for you. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2022!!!
Authors
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Perry Genovesi: Perry works as a librarian in Philadelphia. He serves his fellow workers as a shop steward in AFSCME Local 2187 and plays bass in the band Canid. You can read more of his fiction in Loud Coffee Press, CC&D, Isolation Street and elsewhere. Sometimes he looks at all the emails he's sent in 1 day & just sort of exhales & crosses his arms as if he just built a log cabin. And you can find him on Twitter @unionlibrarian
Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book "Shoot It Anyway" and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
Joyce Hadley: Joyce is retired from a major telecommunication company as a Presidential Appeals Consultant. She volunteers with organizations that are committed to social justice, enjoys bird watching and looks forward every evening for a walk with her dog.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Jay Silber: The full series of Jay Silber's blogs about covering the news in the late 60s and early 70s can be found at http://www.jaysilber.com/the-philly-reporter/
Don Tollefson: Don is a retired ABC and Fox TV broadcaster, who has been clean and sober for 3026 days. Don now operates a recovery street ministry called Overcome Thyself, on the streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
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Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:20:32 -0500
Episode 107:
Welcome back! We've got two new writers for you in this episode and three great stories. First up, Joyce Hadley shares a terrifying tale that hits very close to home for Pennsylvanians in “The Tornado Story.” Then, Peter Waitze shares his insights on the nature of celestial beings in “Angles.” And finally, Melinda Gordan recounts her story of meeting a dark-eyed stranger, in her short story “Dancing With Grown Ups.”
Authors
Joyce Hadley: Joyce is retired from a major telecommunication company as a Presidential Appeals Consultant. She volunteers with organizations that are committed to social justice, enjoys bird watching and looks forward every evening for a walk with her dog.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Melinda Gordan: Melinda is a retired middle school Art Teacher with a love for everything fun and creative. When she's not writing or telling stories, Melinda enjoys working in her studio, listening to music and hanging out with friends, family and her Cocker Spaniel, Zoey Beth.
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As Read By Me Episode 107 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:11:00 -0400
Episode 106:
Back by popular demand this week is writer and founding member of the ARBM team, Peter Waitze with his short story "Getting Screwed." Then, Paul Camarata shares his poem about a group of industrious kids entitled “The Lemonade Link.” And finally, Don Tollefson, is back to report his observations on the epidemic of "Collapsing Common Sense."
Authors
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Don Tollefson: Don is a retired ABC and Fox TV broadcaster, who has been clean and sober for 3026 days. Don now operates a recovery street ministry called Overcome Thyself, on the streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
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As Read By Me Episode 106 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400
Episode 105:
Pull up a hay bale and enjoy some spooky, fall fun in our First Annual Super-Creepy Halloween Episode. First up is Paul Camarata with his Poem "Horror Story." Next, Perry Genovesi reads his eerie story of "T.H. Barlow's Dying Wish." And then, Hedi Bahnck breathes a little peace back into our lives with her poem "Fall Meditation." Enjoy, if you dare...
Authors
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Perry Genovesi: Perry works as a librarian in Philadelphia. He serves his fellow workers as a shop steward in AFSCME Local 2187 and plays bass in the band Canid. You can read more of his fiction in Loud Coffee Press, CC&D, Isolation Street and elsewhere. Sometimes he looks at all the emails he's sent in 1 day & just sort of exhales & crosses his arms as if he just built a log cabin. And you can find him on Twitter @unionlibrarian
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As Read By Me Episode 105
Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze
Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:07:00 -0400
Episode 104:
In this episode, we present a thought-provoking book excerpt entitled "The Second Mirror," read by Frank Goldstein, followed by "Numbers Crunch," a poem about America's favorite mobster from Paul Camarata and finally, "The Cure For The Common Cold," the true story of a speedy recovery by Heidi Bahnck.
Authors Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book "Shoot It Anyway" and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Visit www.AsReadByMe.com. for more info about the podcast, authors, donations and our new merch store.
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As Read By Me Episode 104
Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze
Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:40:04 -0400
Episode 103:
First up, Jay Silber recounts a personal story about the evolution of ethics in journalism with his reading of “Loretta Swit and Me.” Then, Paul Camarata shares his poem about the magic of the baby bjorn in “The Greatest Houdini.” And finally, Peter Waitze shares his story about the complimentary nature of men and women in “We’re Built Differently.”
Authors Jay Silber: The full series of Jay Silber's blogs about covering the news in the late 60s and early 70s can be found at http://www.jaysilber.com/the-philly-reporter/
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales for iver 40 years in the form of monthly letters, and more recently, in a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a co-founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
You can find out more about all of our authors at www.AsReadByMe.com.
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As Read By Me Episode 103
Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze
Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:49:36 -0400
Episode 102:
In this episode, Peter Waitze shares one of his many stories about his lifelong frugality in “I Figured It Out.” Then, Heidi Bahnck contemplates her own aging and mortality in “Forty.” And finally, Paul Camarata shares his poem about a cement worker turned yogi in “The Decline and Rise of Frank K. Torque.”
Authors Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales for over 40 years in the form of monthly letters, and more recently, in a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
You can find out more about all of our authors at www.AsReadByMe.com.
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Writers Wanted If you’re a writer and would like to read your work on a future episode, please send an email to writers@asreadbyme.com As Read By Me Episode 102
Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze.
Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:11:00 -0400
Episode 101:
We are very excited to bring you the debut episode of As Read By Me. First, we explore direct democracy in action with an amusing tale of local government in a small Massachusetts beach town, entitled “Go To Hull” by Peter Waitze. Then, Paul Camarata shares his poem “A Song for the Hammerhead” which whimsically springboards off the old adage “when you’re a hammer, all you see is nails.” And finally, a plea for non-partisanship from Don Tollefson, in an essay entitled “Always Avoiding Cooperation.”
Authors
Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast.
Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here.
Don Tollefson: Don is a retired ABC and Fox TV broadcaster, who has been clean and sober for 3026 days. Don now operates a recovery street ministry called Overcome Thyself, on the streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
You can find out more about all of our authors at www.AsReadByMe.com.
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As Read By Me Episode 101 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles
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