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 89 - "Collaborating with Lunatics" Part 2

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. 

Episode 86 - "The Brenker Files": Three Stories by Abby Brenker

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.

Episode 83 - Part 7 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

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! 

Episode 76 - 5th Anniversary Special - "Distorted Blame" by Jacob Cavanah

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!!!

Episode 70 - Meandering Thoughts on Election Day with Chris Rampolla

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 65 - "A Terrible Night" by Fitz-James O'Brien

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!

Episode 64 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 6 - By Jack London

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

  2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for more stories coming soon!

  3. Thanks again to all my friends out east for showing me around and spending time with me.

  4. 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. ;)

Episode 62 - Bob's interview on "The Grits with Collygreens" Podcast

Episode 62: (08/02/2020)

• Taking another short break from "The Scarlet Plague” by Jack London

• Today’s show features your host being interviewed on the show “The Grits with Collygreens”

  • “The Grits…” is available anywhere you listen to podcasts

    • Spreaker page: HERE

    • BookFace page: HERE

    • Twitter: @Collygreens1

• Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part six of “The Scarlet Plague” coming soon!

• Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

Episode 61 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 5 - by Jack London

Episode 61: (08/02/2020)

• Part 5 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

  2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part six coming soon!

  3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

Episode 60 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 4 - by Jack London

Episode 60: (08/02/2020)

• Part 4 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

  2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part five coming soon!

  3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

Episode 59 - Special Dedication to Jeremie Ryckewaert

• Episode 59: (06/14/2020)

  • This episode is a special episode that we are inserting into the middle of our currently running series to honor a dear family member of mine who passed away. Jeremie Ryckewaert. He was an uncle and a good friend to me, and he will be greatly missed. His kindness to all, down-to-earth demeanor and his love for animals was unsurpassed by many. Love you Uncle Jer.

  • “At the Gate” by Myla Jo Closser will be the story told on this episode and dedicated to Jeremie and family.

  • To follow along with the text click HERE

  • To learn more about the life of Jeremie Ryckewaert, see his narrative obituary HERE

Jeremie and Bailey

Jeremie and Bailey

(Left to right, top to bottom: Julie, Jeremie, Luna and Bailey)

Episode 58 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 3 - by Jack London

• Episode 58: (06/14/2020)

  • Part 3 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

    2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part four coming soon!

    3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

  • For more information about the “Together Behind Four Walls” project mentioned in the introduction:

    • Facebook Page: HERE

    • Kickstarter page: HERE

    • Marie Curie Nurses info: HERE

    • Francis H. Powell website: HERE

Episode 57 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 2 - by Jack London

• Episode 57: (06/14/2020)

  • Part 2 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

    2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part three coming soon!

    3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

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!

Episode 47

• Episode 47: (1/26/2020)

  • First episode of the new year! Welcome to 2020!!!

  • “To Build a Fire” by Jack London

  • Dedicated to Collin Arnett - see you in advanced tracking later this year! Hope this gives you something to think about!

Episode 46 - 4th Anniversary Episode

Episode 46: (12/26/2019)

• It has been 4 years since the show started! I can’t thank you all enough for your continued support, for sharing what we do - getting classic and independent content out to new listeners, and for helping the project with your donations. Thank you all so much! It is such a joy to be able to continue to do this work.

• "“The New Pass” by Amelia B. Edwards

• “The Find” a Thomas Carnacki: The Ghost Finder story by William Hope Hodgson

Thomas Carnacki: The Ghost Finder

Episode 43

• Episode 43: (10/22/2019)

  • Another edition of the 2019 Halloween Special

  • Today’s story is a surprise! You’ll have to tune in to find out more!

  • Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Episode 40

• Episode 40: (718/2019)

  • “August Heat” by W. F. Harvey

    • Dedicated to Jonathan Jaekle

  • “The Avenging Phonograph” by E. R. Punshon

    • Dedicated to Collin Arnett

  • “The Case of Lady Sannox” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    • Dedicated to Robin Sand

  • I am not including any links to works by these authors today, partly because squarespace is being difficult, and partly because I believe you are all brilliant people who can find these works on your own just as I do. You hear the names and the stories, and you can search amazon or Barnes and Noble just as I do to find these great works. Look for some that fit your fancy and that fit in with your library. OR speaking of libraries, stop on down to your local library and borrow these books from them. They love your patronage, and while you’re there, you can find several of the other random services that libraries offer to the community that are all so great.

  • Thanks for listening everyone! Feel free to email/tweet/or facebook me at any time - let me know what you think, what you like/don’t like, and what you would like to hear more of. I appreciate all of you and would love to hear from more of you.

  • Have a good night!