BSSH - Bob's Short Story Hour: Recent Episodes

Robert Daun

Bob's Short Story Hour is a podcast released weekly (or at least twice a month) in which your host, Bob, reads short stories from the public domain and which have been written and submitted by listeners.

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Episode 118: (02/13/2022)

  • 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)
    • Credits:

    • Abby Brenker - Lunatics Radio Hour podcast and Lunatics Film Project

    • Collin Arnett - Guest writer on the Hidden Oaks podcast
    • Jon Cook - Fadó podcast
    • Michael Crosa - Jollyville Radio podcast
    • Daniele Bolelli - History on Fire and The Drunken Taoist podcasts
    • Owen Swerkstrom - Hidden Oaks podcast
    • Thank you everyone for listening and thank you for all of the amazing voices and participation from everyone!

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The real Plate XII of “Regnum Congo”

Episode 117: (01/17/2022)

  • Episode 117 features a retelling of “The Picture in the House” by H.P. Lovecraft.
  • Bob explores some of the light that is shed on the reclusiveness and racism of the author through this story and how this is more blatantly portrayed in this story as opposed to becoming more hidden in some of his later work.
  • This story was prompted by an accompanying series on the Lunatics Radio Hour that starts with Episode 95
  • Thanks for listening everyone. Enjoy!

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Episodes 110-116: (12/20-12/26/2021)

Episodes 110 - 116 are a collection of short stories that were written as part of Folktale Week 2021 by Jon Cook of the Fadó podcast. They all take place within the Split Stone universe and if you’d like some more context to that storyline, and the contest that surrounds them, check out Episode 100 for the beginnings of a very cool endeavor! Below are the seven episodes that encompassed our Solstice Celebration, our 6th anniversary, and Jon’s participation in Folktale Week 2021. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

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Episode 109: (12/19/2021)

  • 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’s variant was 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!

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Episode 108: (12/16/2021)

  • 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
    • Bob’s Short Story Hour is a proud member of That’s Not Canon productions!
    • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 107: (12/05/2021)

  • In Episode 107 of Bob's Short Story Hour, I am happy to present the first original version of the "Split Stone Saga" story.
  • This is based on the version that was first presented in Episode 100 of BSSH by Jon Cook of the Fadó 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.
  • Check out the Fadó Podcast and Jollyville Radio both members of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative
  • Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 106: (11/29/2021)

  • 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.
  • Check out Lunatics Radio Hour’s page HERE about the episode where you can see some of the pictures that Robin and I took while we were at Waverly Hills.
  • Thanks for listening everyone!

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Photo Credit: Josh Sorenson - @joshsorenson on Instagram

Episode 105: (10/31/2021)

  • 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.

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Episode 104: (10/24/2021)

  • 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".
  • Special Guests:

    • Owen Swerkstrom (Hidden Oaks Podcast) - as the voice of Tsathaggoua, Abhoth, and engineer of monster voice magic.
    • Robin Sand (Hidden Oaks Podcast) - as the voice of Atlach-Nacha.
    • Jon Cook (Fado Podcast) - as the voice of Haon-Dor, and engineer of Haon-Dor’s monster voice magic.
    • Michael Crosa (Jollyville Radio Podcast) - as The Serpent People.
    • Abby Brenker (Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast) - as The Archetypes.
    • Thank you again to CASiana Enterprises for the generous allowance of producing this story.
    • "The Seven Geases" starts at 09:55
    • Businesses/charities mentioned on this episode:

    • Hearts and Farts LLC

      • FACEBOOK
      • ETSY
        • Underdog Pet Rescue (This is the MN website, but you can search for Underdog Pet Rescue in your area)
        • Madison Reading Project
      • Thanks for listening everyone! Happy Halloween!

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Episode 103: (10/17/2021)

  • 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 00:5
  • Thanks for listening and supporting us for over 100 episodes!

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Episode 102: (10/10/2021)

  • 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 and supporting us for over 100 episodes!

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Episode 101: (10/03/2021)

  • 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!

    • Terror Australis Podcast: an Australian-based true-crime and conspiracy podcast hosted by Theresa Mae and Rachael Melva. Filled with lots of sarcasm. Each week we'll dive into a true-crime conversation, whether it's from Australia or anywhere across the world, every week a different and TERROR-inducing surprise. Grab a drink, some snacks, and join us for the best terror-filled joyride of your life!
    • Featured ad for another That's Not Canon podcast "Terror Australis" - find them HERE
    • Thanks for listening and for supporting us for over 100 episodes everyone! Enjoy!

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Episode 100: (09/05/2021)

  • 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
    • Special Thanks to: The Pizza Rice Gang, Jon Cook, Chris Gilde, and Owen Swerkstrom for your ideas and motivation behind the “Split Stone Saga” Project

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Episode 99: (09/01/2021)

  • 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 for 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
    • Bob’s Short Story Hour is a proud new That’s Not Canon production!

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Episode 98: (07/28/2021)

  • 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 where you can purchase his books and find the latest updates.
  • Story Timing Index:

    • "Smothered Mate" starts at 01:13
    • Thank you for listening!

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Episode 97: (07/11/2021)

  • 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

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Episode 96: (07/04/2021)

  • 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/
  • Happy Independence Day to all those listeners in the USA. Happy 6th Birthday to my daughter Josey, and my tax man Tom!

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Episode 95: (06/06/2021)

  • 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
    • Links to Attractions Mentioned:

    • Critical Hit Games, Iowa City, IA

    • Cuivre River State Park, MO
    • Diamond Caverns, Park City, KY
    • Mammoth Cave National Park
    • Bruster’s Ice Cream, Bowling Green, KY
    • Sander’s Ferry Pizza and Pub, Hendersonville, TN
    • Pelican Snoballs
    • Dogslaughter Falls, Daniel Boone National Forest, KY
    • Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
    • Engle’s Diner, Pineville, KY
    • Brown Cow Diner, Corbin, KY
    • Kingdom Come State Park, Cumberland, KY
    • Kentucky Mist Moonshine, Whitesburg, KY
    • Hazard Coffee, Hazard, KY
    • Red River Gorge, Slade, KY
    • Thatcher’s BBQ, Slade, KY
    • Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Lexington, KY
    • Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville, KY
    • Thanks for listening everyone.

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Credit to Anete Lusina - Public Domain image

Episode 94: (05/31/2021)

  • 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!

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Design credit to Pilar Keprta - see more of here fantastic work HERE

Episode 94: (05/24/2021)

  • 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 guerrilla 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
  • Check out Pilar’s amazing design work - 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!

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Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative Part 2

Episode 92: (05/17/2021)

  • 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!

Bob Daun and Jon Cook - and the BSSH Wall of Fame in the background.

Fadó podcast

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Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative - Part 1

Episode 90: (05/09/2021)

  • 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!

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Episode 90: (04/19/2021)

  • 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. Links for all of Daniele’s media as well as all the books discussed on the episode can be found below:
  • Daniele’s Website can be found HERE
  • Daniele’s Podcasts:

    • History on Fire
    • The Drunken Taoist
    • 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

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Episode 89: (04/12/2021)

  • 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.

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Episode 88: (04/05/2021)

  • 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 and find all their social media as well as other fun projects at https://www.lunaticsproject.com/

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Episode 87: (03/29/2021):

  • 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.
  • You can find out more about author DJ Swykert and where to buy his books by checking out his website HERE
  • Words of the author at the end of his initial email to me back in 2018 when he first sent me this story that I want to include here: “There are a lot of treatment facilities and programs for drug and alcohol abuse, most are very expensive. But the program with the greatest success percentage by far is AA, and it doesn't cost a dime. I've been straight since 2006.
  • Mr. Swykert, I want to just say here publicly - Thank You for sharing this story with me and the listeners. It has helped me, and I believe it will help others. I wouldn’t have done this show without your submission.
  • 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!

Author DJ Swykert

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Episode 86: (03/22/2021)

  • Episode 86 features three stories written by New York author Abby Brenker who is also the host of the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast.
  • Check out the Lunatics Radio Hour and Lunatics Film Project HERE
  • Abby wanted to mention support for the Marsha P Johnson Institute on her episode. The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) protects and defends the human rights of black transgender people. They do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting their collective power. Check out their website HERE
  • Stories Timing Index:

    • Something” - 02:50
    • The Man with an Axe” - 12:11
    • The Giant Eyeball” - 22:59
    • Thanks for listening everyone! Don’t forget to check out the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast anywhere podcasts can be found.

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Episode 85: (03/15/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues!
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 9 of 9.
  • “Chapter 9: Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late" starts at 02:37
  • Shout out to my new friends Abby and Alan over at the Lunatics Radio Hour for the intro and upcoming collaboration work! Check out their works HERE
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 84: (0308/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues!
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 8 of 9.
  • “Chapter 8: The Black Pearl" starts at 01:53”
  • Shout out to my new friends Abby and Alan over at the Lunatics Radio Hour for the intro and upcoming collaboration work! Check out their works HERE
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 83: (03/01/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues!
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 7 of 9.
  • “Chapter 7: Madame Imbert’s Safe" starts at 00:34
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 82: (02/22/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues!
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 6 of 9.
  • “Chapter 6: The Seven of Hearts" starts at 00:32
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 81: (02/15/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues!
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 5 of 9.
  • “Chapter 5: The Queen’s Necklace" starts at 00:59
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 80: (02/08/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues!
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 4 of 9.
  • "Chapter 4: The Mysterious Traveller" starts at 00:25
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 79: (02/01/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues! Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 3 of 9.
  • "Chapter 3: The Escape of Arsene Lupin" starts at 00:29
  • Happy 2021! Thanks for listening!

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Episode 78: (01/25/2021)

  • 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.
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 2 of 9.
  • "Chapter 2: Arsene Lupin in Prison" starts at 00:33
  • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 77: (01/19/2021)

  • 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.
  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE
  • This episode is part 1 of 9.
  • "Chapter 1: The Arrest of Arsene Lupin" starts at 01:53
  • Happy 2021! Thanks for listening!

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Episode 76: (12/31/2020)

  • “Distorted Blame” by Jacob Cavanah (Story starts at 06:47)
  • Jake and I would both like to highlight one important part that you will see and hear about his journey - being unhappy in his job, he was always hesitant to pursue his passions and now that he has made that leap, he only wishes he had done it sooner. Live life now if you can listeners. Don’t find yourselves stuck doing something that brings you no joy and hold back on things that you truly believe could.
  • Visit Jake’s website HERE
  • Visit Jake’s Amazon page HERE
  • Today’s book recommendation - “A Story as Sharp as a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers and Their World” - by Robert Bringhurst - you can find a copy at your library, or HERE
  • Thank you so much for listening everyone! I’m wishing you all a Happy New Year! See you in 2021!!!

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Rose and John Benton

Episode 75: (12/25/2020)

  • 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.
  • As I mentioned in the episode Four Seasons Curling Club at Fogarty Arena, a non-profit organization has been hit hard this year due to COVID19.

    • Many of us are affected and struggling. IF you are willing and able to help them keep their doors open and continue to offer sports, community, learning, and fellowship to the area, we would all appreciate it very much. Please do not donate money if you are struggling financially yourself.
    • You can find their gofundme page HERE
    • Videos to share and help kindly and gently nudge friends or family who may believe in conspiracy theories is available at thetruetruetruth.com
    • 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 before the new year for you as well - I promise, we'll be back to the storytelling!

John golfing.

My dog, Teach, who lays on the day bed behind me when I record the show.

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Ben Trapp (Left) and Kevin Spilker (Right)

Episode 74: (12/22/2020)

  • In episode 74 I sit down virtually with my friends Ben and Kevin and we chat about stories, life, our worlds during COVID, and seek positivity in a dark world.
  • It is a fun episode that doesn’t really have much of a point other than to converse and think about things. It was something I wanted to include on the week of the 5th anniversary of the show!
  • Thank you for supporting us for 5 years listeners!
  • I’ll have some other episodes later this week!

Ben and his three-legged dog Jaxon.

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Episode 73: (12/02/2020)

  • “Quinny” - written by Anna Lynch. (Story starts at 4:21)
  • Anna would like to plug the Maritime Greyhound Adoption Program & Sighthound Placement

    • More on MGAP by clicking HERE
    • For those in other parts of the world - other greyhound adoption programs can be found HERE
    • Books Recommended in this Episode:

    • “Spirits: A Collection of 15 Short Stories” written by Dennis Hughes

      • You can find Dennis’ book HERE

        • “The Rainbow of Truth” written by Roger Conlon
      • You can find Roger’s book HERE

      • As always, thank you for listening everyone, and have a good night!

Anna Lynch

Tesla

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Episode 72: (11/24/2020)

  • 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.
    • If you’d like to follow along with the songs mentioned in the show and hear them as we discuss them, hop over to Dave’s website and visit the “Vince Berman Trio” page where they can all be played in the audio player: www.dtschwartz.com
    • Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 71: (11/11/2020)

  • "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!

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Episode 70: (11/4/2020)

  • 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.
  • Check out Chris’ blog page HERE
  • Books discussed on today’s show:

    • The Death of Democracy - by Benjamin Carter Hett
    • On Tyranny - Timothy Snyder
    • Our Malady - Timothy Snyder
    • The Road to Unfreedom - Timothy Snyder
    • They Thought They Were Free: The Germans 1933-1945 - Milton Mayer
    • Right-Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort - Chip Berlet and Matthew Lyons
    • Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland - Christopher Browning
    • Thanks for listening!

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Episode 69: (10/29/2020)

  • 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 in the last episode, 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.
  • A special thank you to Owen Swerkstrom (Hidden Oaks Podcast& Chunky Milk Productions) for his audio work on this episode!
  • For a free read-along copy of the story on Project Gutenberg, click HERE
  • Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy!

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Episode 68: (10/27/2020)

  • 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.
  • A special thank you to Owen Swerkstrom (Hidden Oaks Podcast& Chunky Milk Productions) for his audio work on this episode!
  • For a free read-along copy of the story on Project Gutenberg, click HERE
  • Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy!

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Episode 67: (10/25/2020)

  • 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.
  • A special thank you to Owen Swerkstrom (Hidden Oaks Podcast& Chunky Milk Productions) for his audio work on this episode!
  • For a free read-along copy of the story on Project Gutenberg, click HERE
  • Thank you for listening. Enjoy!

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Episode 66: (10/16/2020)

  • “The Alchemist” by H.P. Lovecraft
  • Lovecraft wrote this story when he was 18-years-old a in 1908. It’s an interesting little tale, different from a lot of his other works. I hope you enjoy!
  • Stay tuned for Halloween Feature Presentations later this month!
  • Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 65: (10/6/2020)

  • “A Terrible Night” by Fitz-James O’Brien.
  • Stay tuned for a special bonus after the credits.
  • Thanks for listening everyone!
  • Happy Belated International Podcast Day!

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Episode 64: (08/29/2020)

  • Part 6 of a 6-part series

    1. The Scarlet Plague” by Jack London

      • Originally published in 1912 this story bears an eerie resemblance to recent times.
      • It is written 60 years in our future in a post-apocalyptic world and discusses a plague that nearly wiped out human civilization in 2013.
      • To follow along with the text, click HERE
      • Go back to episode 56 to hear part 1 of this story
        1. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for more stories coming soon!
        2. Thanks again to all my friends out east for showing me around and spending time with me.
        3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

Joel, Jessie and Bob in the Rothrock State Forest, PA.

Bob at Ken’s secret climbing spot. I won’t tell you where it is. ;)

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  • Episode 63: (08/06/2020)

    • Interview with author and candidate for US senate in the state of MN - Paula Overby

      • For more information about Paula Overby or her campaign visit her website: HERE
      • Follow Paula on Twitter: HERE
      • Check out her Youtube channel: HERE
      • Find a copy of her book “The Transgender Myth: Through the Gender Looking Glass” by asking for it at your local bookstore, or on amazon HERE
        • Thanks for listening everyone

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In episode 62 Bob visits Colin on "The Grits with Collygreens" podcast for a fun interview discussing #COVIDlife, the Short Story Hour, his new podcast "Hidden Oaks" and curling in the USA. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! Part 6 of "The Scarlet Plague" will be out soon!

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Episode 61 continues our retelling of "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London. This is part 5 of a 6 part. series.

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Episode 60 includes a reading of part 4 of a 6 part series featuring a reading of "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London. Thank you for listening! Enjoy!

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Episode 59 features a recitation of the story "At the Gate" by Myla Jo Closser and is dedicated to my uncle and friend Jeremie Ryckewaert. Thank you for listening everyone.

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Episode 58 includes the continuation of Jack London's "The Scarlet Plague" series, continuing with chapter three of the tale. Tune back to episode 56 for part one of the story. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 57 features a continuation of our Jack London's "The Scarlet Plague" series. This episode is chapter two of six in the series. Tune back to episode 56 for the beginning of the tale. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 56 features Part 1 of a retelling of the story "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London. This is the first part in a six part series. The Scarlet Plague was originally published in 1912 and tells of a post-apocalyptic world whose population was nearly wiped out by a plague in the year 2013. The parallels between the story and modern day are fascinating to think about as you you listen, or read along. Thanks for listening everyone. Enjoy!

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Episode 55 of BSSH features a final sneak preview behind the production of the Hidden Oaks Podcast which is set to debut May 6th, 2020. Follow us for a round table discussion with the creative minds behind the project, and don't forget to tune into the new show. Find out more at www.hiddenoakspodcast.com or by searching Hidden Oaks on your favorite podcast app.

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Episode 54 includes another look inside the upcoming podcast "Hidden Oaks". If you missed the first part, check out episode 53 which includes the first full episode of "Hidden Oaks", the new serial horror/suspense podcast coming out soon. Stay tuned next week for a sit-down interview with the creative minds behind the project.

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Episode 53 includes a sneak preview of the first episode of Hidden Oaks, a new serial horror/suspense podcast being released in the next few weeks. The podcast is written by Patrick W. Marsh, Owen Swerkstrom, and myself, with original music by David Schwartz. I hope you enjoy it! Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming release of the new show.

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Episode 52 of the show includes a telling of the story "The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains" by Captain Frederick Marryat. This is an excerpt - specifically from chapter 39 of the book "The Phantom Ship" by the same author. The story stands alone well and I hope you all enjoy!

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Episode 42, re-release edition. For some reason, the apple podcast app lost the feed for this episode only, so we are re-releasing it, as it has been a crowd (and my own personal) favorite story. Enjoy everyone.

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Episode 51 includes a reading of the tale "The Silver Knife" by American author Ralph Allen Lang. I hope you enjoy this short story everyone! Have a good night. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to the 50th Episode of BSSH! I am so happy to be reaching this small milestone with you all. Thank you for listening and supporting us this far! Today's feature presentation is "The Graveyard Rats" by Henry Kuttner - wrapping up our "Fear of Rats" Series. I hope you enjoy this tale of a graveyard caretaker who is tasked with dealing with the problem of a particularly bad rat infestation. Thank you for listening everyone!

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Episode 49 features a reading of the story "The Mystery of the Derelict" by William Hope Hodgson. This is part 2/3 of the "Fear of Rats" Series, leading up to our 50th episode! Stay tuned for the final part coming up next in either February or March, 2020! Following that episode I will be spending a little time sharing another project that I have been working on that relates to the show. Stay tuned everyone! Thanks for listening.

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Join us as we begin an early celebration of our upcoming 50th episode. We will be presenting three tales featuring rats as the primary antagonist in the story leading up to the 50th show. Tonight's presentation is "Three Skeleton Key" by Georges Gustave Toudouze. Thank you for listening! Enjoy!

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Today's episode features the story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. It's the first episode of the new year! Welcome to 2020 everyone. Today's story is dedicated to Collin Arnett and I hope you all enjoy it!

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The 4th Anniversary episode of BSSH includes readings of "The New Pass" by Amelia B. Edwards and "The Find" a Thomas Carnacki story by William Hope Hodgson.

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In Episode 45 I sit down with my brother-in-law Tom Andrews and Lydia McChesney (his neighbor and our friend) and discuss all kinds of things including life, the military, pooping, booze, reality television, stories, Flex Tape, Ratheon, Nathan's hot dogs, and plenty more. My sister Lindsay makes a short call-in to the show. And finally, we discuss our friend Molly, who was my sister and Tom's St. Bernard for nearly two years. She was a great friend, had a big and loving personality, and she passed away a few days before the recording of this episode. We are dedicating the show to her. She was a great friend and our world will never be the same without her. Thanks for listening everyone. Enjoy.

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This episode includes the 2019 Halloween Special feature presentation in which I read "The Colour Out of Space" by H. P. Lovecraft. Thanks for listening everyone! Enjoy!

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The beginning of the 2019 Halloween Special of BSSH is a surprise story by a surprise author! Tune in to learn more! Enjoy and thanks for listening!

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Episode 42 of BSSH includes a reading of the story "The Family of the Vourdalak" by Aleksey Tolstoy which is a tale about vampirism in rural Serbia.

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Episode 41 of the show includes a reading of Algernon Blackwood's novella "The Wendigo".

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This episode includes readings of the stories "August Heat" by W. F. Harvey dedicated to Jonathan Jaekle, "The Avenging Phonograph" by E. R. Punshon dedicated to Collin Arnett, and "The Case of Lady Sannox" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle dedicated to Robin Sand.

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Special guests talk about random things, provide literary and other references and discussion. Stories about ghosts, stories about Smash Mouth, and stories about random other things. Hope you enjoy - let me know.

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Episode 38 includes a recitation of "Man Overboard" by F. Marion Crawford. Dedicated to friends John & Rose, and Cori W. That's all folks! Thanks for listening, and enjoy!

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In Episode 37 we feature the telling of the story "The Spider" by Hanns Heinz Ewers.

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Episode 36 includes part 2 of the Catching Up Series. I am joined again by my friend Marshal Bray, we discuss some non-fiction books that we recommend checking out if you're interested. I feature a reading of the story "The Voice in the Night" by William Hope Hodgson. We discuss the works of Junji Ito and Marshal relays the "Sad Tale of the Principle Post". Finally we wrap up the show with the song "Mermaids on the Moon" by One Less Light

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Part I of the "Catching Up Series" is dedicated to Robert Ralph who hails from The South. He is one of the listeners who helped encourage me to take some time back in front of the microphone and I am honored to call him a friend. This episode is the first show back since our anniversary which we missed last Christmas and is also the first episode of 2019. It features the story "For the Blood is the LIfe" by F. Marion Crawford. Stay tuned for several more episodes to be released soon! Thanks for listening everyone! ~Bob

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This episode includes:

  • Interview with Claire Cylkowski regarding her upcoming project trip to Karnes, Texas as a law student and with the National Lawyers Guild to aid the Karnes Probono project. Links for more information:

  • https://www.raicestexas.org/?fbclid=IwAR3u4Py283NvMZM3TJ-4mB1JlViD4u4Fd6nx_tfrbT_qWtSQ8vcpGSk4SZU

  • https://www.gofundme.com/detention-center-trip

  • https://spark.adobe.com/page/6vbpzvxcBumWf/?fbclid=IwAR0IlEL2AcnBs-W-_ARKJaZJulRoO8SDnt4rMj5typtYeDdVyBM6VXu3P3E

  • https://www.nlg.org/about/history/?fbclid=IwAR30_XwyQOxGSAwXG0ZqbVUGzdPVt2ehdbk6SerevgSX7UobkKdB697ToHk

Following this interview I present “The Wishing Tree” by Stephen Young

Music in this episode is:

  • “What I Got” by Braden Canfield

  • “Someone You Dream Of” by Stephen Young and The Union

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In this episode Bob, Matt Hogan, Chris and Clara sit around, drink, tell stories and chat. Special call in guests Eli and Ben Trapp join us for a short time. Hopefully you get some laughs. If you do not enjoy foul language or crude humor, skip this episode and we'll see you next month.

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The second half of 2018's Halloween special includes the telling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's story "Lot No. 249". Thanks for listening everyone. Happy Halloween, and I'll be back with you all soon!

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Part 1 of this year's holiday special includes a reading of "The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford. Stay tuned next Monday (10/29/2018) for part 2 of the special!

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Go to www.bobsshortstoryhour.com for more information on the author’s and musicians featured in today’s episode.

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See full show notes on www.bobsshortstoryhour.com for links to featured artists and other info.

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Episode 28 includes a shout out to A Baker's Wife bakery in Minneapolis, MN - thank you guys for the wonderfully delicious confections! Followed by the stories "The Ghosts" by Lord Dunsany and "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost" by literary master H. G. Wells. Enjoy!

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This episode features some much awaited updates after our unplanned winter hiatus (related to back to back colds and flu...ugh... Stories this week are "Glass Stones" by Minnesota author Matthew Hogan, and "In an Absent Dream" by Canadian author Marian Thorpe. Musical guest Braden Canfield makes his return to the show and will have a new album featured in the coming months.

We also introduced a "contest" this week as well. The first five people who send in story recommendations for the show will receive a free signed copy of a novel from one of the authors who has been on the show already. Submissions can be anything, whether they are your works, recommendation of a friend who is an author, or classic/public domain stories you would like to hear. Thank you for participating! Check out our "submissions" tab on the website for instructions. Just go to www.bobsshortstoryhour.com to find us.

Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 26 includes some show updates and information followed by the feature Halloween Special story "The Toll House" by W. W. Jacobs. The beginning of the outro is provided by Bob's oldest daughter Kyah.

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Episode 25 of BSSH is a belated International Podcast Day 2017 special and includes a short introduction by the host. Following this is a reading of "The Passenger" by Lee Henschel Jr. which is an excerpt from his novel "The Sailing Master Book II: The Long Passage". Finally, our featured story for this year's International Podcast Day episode is "Sutter's Well" by Bob's Short Story Hour longtime friend Jeff Chapman. It is an eerie tale to lead up to our Halloween specials coming up later this month.

Finally, Listeners, I want to thank you for reaching out to me over the summer hiatus and encouraging me to get back in the studio. You were very kind and it means a lot to me to hear from you all, thank you.

Oh, and Kim G. - your suggested requests are most likely going to be this year's Halloween special - so be prepared, and thanks for the submissions!

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Episode 24 contains some updates on the show and the website, a discussion about the new "Bob's Book Reviews" page on the website, and a sincere apology and explanation regarding the lack of timely episode release. I'm sorry. After all of this I am proud to present the story of "The Facts in the Case of M. Hussman" by Jeff Chapman! The triumphant return of one of the old salts of BSSH. Thanks for listening everyone! ENJOY!

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Episode 23 includes a full-episode interview and banter with MN writer Matthew Hogan, some local MN business plugs such as Daniela's Chocolates in Forest Lake, MN, as well as Barley John's Brewpub in New Brighton, MN and New Richmond, WI. We follow up and read through and discuss laws # 17 - 22 of the Peterson Laws and we wrap up the show with a surprise reading of "The Voice That Tamed the West" written and read by Matthew Hogan.

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Today we have a brand new musical guest featured that leads and ends the show. Welcome - Meat Raffle Road. The Rhinelander, Wisconsin folklore tale of The Hodag, as told by your host Bob. Then we have the finale of "Kwik Encounters" that we left hanging last month by Debra Geffen followed by the wonderful story of "Diamond Lil" by Jerry Mevissen - one of the authors who has been with the show from its very roots. Thanks for listening everyone! Have a good night!

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Episode 21 of Bob's Short Story Hour includes readings of "The Egg" by Amelia Chambers, "The Peterson Laws" part IX including laws # 15 & 16 and "Kwik Encounters" by Debra Geffen. Musical guests Jocko MacNelly backing up the Peterson Laws as usual, and Braden Canfield between stories. Enjoy!

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Episode 20 of BSSH includes readings of the stories: "Why Birds Fly" by Florence Witkop, "A Mound" by Ame Terra, the 8th installment of The Peterson Laws, and "I Hate Mondays" by Matthew Hogan. Musical guests this week include Braden Canfield's "The Wildest Geese Come Early in the Spring", "Cheated" by Haunted Laundry, and, as always "Redemption Song" by Jocko MacNelly as the background music for The Peterson Laws. Enjoy everyone, and thanks for listening.

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Episode 19 of BSSH includes a reading of "The End" a short story by my friend Matthew Hogan, part VII of "The Peterson Laws" including Laws # 12 & 13 (The Do-Do Laws #2-3), and a reading of "The Old Man in the Hospital" by Van Allen. As always, solo guitar stylings of Jocko MacNelly (The Redemption Song this week) accompany the reading of the Peterson Laws, and this week's musical guest is Kyle Fosburgh featuring the songs "Western Skies" and "Blue Canadian Rockies" from his new album "Night Falls, Day Breaks". Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 18 includes a reading of "Pre-Dude Days" which is the first true life story presented on the show. Following this, we hear the 10th and 11th laws from The Peterson Laws installments. Wrapping up the presentation is a recitation of "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. Also included in this episode are the songs "Fortune Within" and "Variations on Wildwood Flower" by Kyle Fosburgh and as always "Money for Your Major Boom" by Jocko MacNelly as the background music for The Peterson Laws. The release of this episode marks an important date in this show's history. On 12/23/2015 we released our first episode making this the 1 year anniversary of Bob's Short Story Hour. Thank you to our submitting authors and musical guests, to all those who have done interviews on the show, to all those that have helped me with editing and ideas, my wife Tara who encourages me and keeps me on track getting my many tasks done, to all those who have donated to the project so far, and most importantly - to YOU, Listeners. Without you, none of this would be possible, nor would it matter. Thank you for listening, and as always, have a good night!

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Episode 17 of Bob's Short Story Hour is a special Halloween episode of the show. It includes a reading of the story "The Lurking Fear" by H. P. Lovecraft as well as the spooky monster hunting of the host in the catacombs of a city near you. Enjoy and thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 16 includes a reading of British author Norman Turrell's "Coat's Tale" followed by an installment of The Peterson Laws, and Patrick Marsh's "Greenland Diaries" days 17 & 19. Stay tuned this month to the show for a special Halloween event later this week! A scary story that will keep you up at night is waiting for you here on the story hour! Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 15 is a special release episode for International Podcast Day (9/30/2016) which features a repeat telling of Bob's favorite story so far, "But No, Nothing" by P. W. Bridgman. The original release of this story had a file corruption for a few months before it was fixed so the host wanted to re-release this episode so all listeners could get a chance to hear this great story. Thanks, again, for listening everyone!

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In episode 14 of the show, Bob tells you some news about the upcoming Children's Story Hour podcast and Greenland Diaries podcast that he has been working on, stories on the show are "The Spider's Spinning" by Canadian author Marian Thorpe, Dr. Dave Peterson's laws # 7-8 on this show's Peterson Laws segment, and Part V of the Greenland Diaries by Patrick Marsh, days 14-16. We hope you enjoy!

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  • Episode 13: (8/23/2016)

    • "He She" by Carl Brookins

      • You can learn more about Carl by visiting his website at carlbrookins.com
      • For a complete list of Carl's books for purchase, click HERE

        • Part III of "The Peterson Laws" (Law #6) by Dr. David Peterson
      • To purchase a copy of "The Petereson Laws: The Rules of Life, Laughter and Emergency Medicine" click here: www.amazon.com

        • Interview with Lois Greiman
      • To learn more about Lois, check out her website at loisgreiman.com

      • To order an electronic copy of her latest book in the Chrissy McMullen series Unleashed, click HERE
      • Print copies will be for sale soon, so check her website or subscribe to her newsletter
      • Lois' children's book mentioned in the interview ("Buffalo Knees") is slated to be featured on the first episode of Bob's Children's Story Hour and can be purchased HERE

        • Part III of "The Greenland Diaries" by Patrick Marsh
      • If you like it and want to read more, you will have to tune in to future episodes, or if you absolutely can't wait, you can purchase the hard copy of the book featuring diary days 1-100 directly from Patrick HERE or in ebook format on www.amazon.com

      • To read the first ten days of "The Greenland Diaries" for free, click HERE
      • To learn more about Patrick, visit his website www.basementsaid.com

        • Background Music for "The Peterson Laws": "Redemption Song" by Musical Guest Jocko MacNelly from Jocko's Yellow Album of Guitar Music
      • Jocko's website can be found HERE

      • His CD's can be purchased on the website or by clicking HERE

        • Song "We All Want to Be" by Musical Guest Kyle Fosburgh
      • Kyle's website can be found HERE

      • You can purchase any and all of Kyle's music on bandcamp.com by clicking HERE

Author Carl Brookins - Sailing on Lake Superior 2004

Author/Physician Dave Peterson

Author Lois Greiman on her horse, Sage

Author Patrick Marsh of "The Greenland Diaries"

Musical Guest Kyle Fosburgh

Musical Guest Jocko MacNelly

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  • Episode 12: (7/26/2016)

    • "Polaris" by H. P. Lovecraft

      • You can find my favorite collection of H. P. Lovecraft stories by clicking HERE
      • Some of Lovecraft's other stories have been featured on the show - to hear these listen to episodes 1, 3, 5, and 7.

        • Part II of "The Peterson Laws" (#3-5) by Dr. David Peterson
      • To purchase a copy of "The Petereson Laws: The Rules of Life, Laughter and Emergency Medicine" click here: www.amazon.com

        • Interview with Dr. David Peterson himself.
        • Background Music for "The Peterson Laws": "Redemption Song" by Musical Guest Jocko MacNelly from Jocko's Yellow Album of Guitar Music
      • Jocko's website can be found HERE

      • His CD's can be purchased on the website or by clicking HERE

        • Songs "Morning Diamond" and "Fire in the Sky" by Musical Guest Kyle Fosburgh
      • Kyle's website can be found HERE

      • You can purchase any and all of Kyle's music on bandcamp.com by clicking HERE

Physician/Author Dr. David Peterson doing what he loves (Practicing Medicine)

Musical Guest Kyle Fosburgh

Musical Guest Jocko MacNelly

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  • Episode 11: (7/6/2016)

    • "Iced" by Lois Greiman

      • You can find out more about Lois Greiman by visiting her website at www.loisgreiman.com
      • Lois's books can be purchased via links on her website above, or on www.amazon.com

        • Part I of "The Peterson Laws" by Dr. David Peterson
      • To purchase a copy of "The Petereson Laws: The Rules of Life, Laughter and Emergency Medicine" click here: www.amazon.com

        • Part III of "The Greenland Diaries" by Patrick Marsh
      • If you like it and want to read more, you will have to tune in to future episodes, or if you absolutely can't wait, you can purchase the hard copy of the book featuring diary days 1-100 directly from Patrick HERE or in ebook format on www.amazon.com

      • To read the first ten days of "The Greenland Diaries" for free, click HERE
      • To learn more about Patrick, visit his website www.basementsaid.com

        • Background Music: "Redemption Song" by Musical Guest Jocko MacNelly from Jocko's Yellow Album of Guitar Music
      • Jocko's website can be found HERE

      • His CD's can be purchased on the website or by clicking HERE

Author Lois Greiman on her horse Sage

The Peterson Laws by Dr. David Peterson

Author Patrick Marsh

Musical Guest Jocko MacNelly