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

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 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 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 90 - An Evening Chat with Daniele Bolelli

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

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 88 - "Collaborating with Lunatics" Part 1

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/

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 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 32 - 2018 Halloween Special Part 2!!!

• Episode 32 - 2018 Halloween Special Part 2: (10/30/2018)

  • “Lot No. 249” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

  • Happy Halloween everyone. I hope you all have a fantastic fall!

  • Thanks for listening!