Episode 118 - The Decameron Project Part 4

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!

Episode 117 - "The Picture in the House" by H.P. Lovecraft

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!

Episodes 110-116: The Solstice Split Stone Saga Series!

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!

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

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!

Episode 106 - Waverly Hills Sanatorium on Lunatics Radio Hour

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! 

Episode 101 - Chatting with Lunatics in New York City

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! 

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

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

Episode 99 - Decameron Project: Part 2

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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. 

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

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!