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:

  • 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

 

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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!

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

 

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! 

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

 
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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!