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!

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 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! 

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!

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

 
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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!

Episode 70 - Meandering Thoughts on Election Day with Chris Rampolla

 
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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! 

Episode 55 - "Hidden Oaks" Special Preview Part III

  • Episode 55: (04/29/2020)

    • “Hidden Oaks” podcast special preview part III

    • Round table discussion with the creative minds behind the project.

    • Hidden Oaks podcast is set to debut May 6th, 2020 (next Wednesday), check out the Hidden Oaks website HERE

    • For more about Patrick W. Marsh, click HERE

    • For more from Owen Swerkstrom, click HERE

    • For more about David Schwartz, click HERE and HERE.

    • Thanks for listening everyone, and don’t forget to follow up with Hidden Oaks next week on Wednesday, May 6th!

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