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 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 79 - Part 3 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

 
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Episode 79: (02/01/2021)

  • "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc continues! Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands.

  • If you would like to download a free copy of the book through Project Gutenberg to follow along, click HERE

  • This episode is part 3 of 9. 

  • "Chapter 3: The Escape of Arsene Lupin" starts at 00:29

  • Happy 2021! Thanks for listening! 

Episode 72 - The Story Behind the Vince Berman Trio: A Memorial for Richard and Shawn

 
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Episode 72: (11/24/2020)

  • Episode 72 includes an interview with David Schwartz a composer and professor of sound recording and understanding music at Gulf Coast State College in Florida. Dave tells the story of the Vince Berman Trio and the tragic story of the band's last two years. 

  • Index for songs played in this episode (in order) from the album R & D by the Vince Berman Trio: 

    • "Copy Paste" (Track 1) - 36:10

    • "Should Have" (Track 7) - 48:39

    • "Busy Going Dizzy" (Track 10) - 59:09

    • "Vague" (Track 3) - 1:26:59 played during the episode outro. 

  • If you’d like to follow along with the songs mentioned in the show and hear them as we discuss them, hop over to Dave’s website and visit the “Vince Berman Trio” page where they can all be played in the audio player: www.dtschwartz.com 

  • Thanks for listening everyone! 

Episode 71 - "A Tough Tussle" by Ambrose Bierce

 
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Episode 71: (11/11/2020)

  • "A Tough Tussle" written by Ambrose Bierce.

  • Thank you to all veterans for your service to your country. 

  • Recommended Books this episode:

  • "A Tough Tussle" starts at 7:40

  • Thanks for listening! 

Episode 66 - "The Alchemist" by H.P. Lovecraft

 
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Episode 66: (10/16/2020)

  • “The Alchemist” by H.P. Lovecraft

  • Lovecraft wrote this story when he was 18-years-old a in 1908. It’s an interesting little tale, different from a lot of his other works. I hope you enjoy!

  • Stay tuned for Halloween Feature Presentations later this month!

  • Thanks for listening everyone!

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!

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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!

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Episode 51

  • Episode 51: (02/27/2020)

    • “The Silver Knife” by Ralph Allen Lang

    • Hope you enjoy this short one-off listeners! Have a good night! I’m looking for another good wolf-based tale for you listeners - and I believe I have found one as an excerpt from an old novel. I hope to bring it to you soon!

    • Stay tuned for some updates on a new project coming to you from myself and several other writers! I am excited to bring you the news of it between now and May 2020!!! Thanks for listening!

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Episode 50!

  • Episode 50: (2/18/2020)

    • In celebration of our 50th episode, this is part 3 of our “Fear of Rats” Series!

    • Featuring “The Graveyard Rats” by Henry Kuttner

    • Stay tuned for more episodes coming up soon, as well as announcements regarding some other projects we’ve been working on!

    • Thanks for listening and supporting us for 50 episodes everyone! Have a good night!

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Episode 49

  • Episode 49: (2/17/2020)

    • In celebration of our upcoming 50th episode, this is our “Fear of Rats” Series part 2/3

    • Featuring "The Mystery of the Derelict” by William Hope Hodgson

    • Stay tuned for the 50th episode which will feature the finale of the “Fear of Rats” Series! It is one of the most terrifying stories yet.

    • Soon after the next show I will be announcing another fun project I’ve been a part of. Stay tuned for more and as always - Thanks for listening everyone!

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Episode 48

  • Episode 48: (1/26/2020)

    • In celebration of our upcoming 50th episode, this is our “Fear of Rats” Series, part 1/3

    • Featuring “Three Skeleton Key” by Georges Gustave Toudouze

    • Stay tuned next month as our “Fear of Rats” Series continues!

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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!

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Episode 45 - In Remembrance of Molly

  • Episode 45: (11/5/2019)

    • Special Banter Therapy episode.

    • I sit down with my brother-in-law Tom Andrews, our friend Lydia McChesney, and some other various in and out visitors and discuss stories about pooping, the military, thoughts on reality television, life, Ratheon, booze, Flex Tape, and Nathan’s Hot Dogs. My Sister Lindsay makes a guest appearance via phone as well.

    • This episode is specially dedicated to Molly, my sister Lindsay and Tom’s St. Bernard that passed away a few days before the recording of this episode. She was a friend to all. Pictures of Molly and some of the guests on the show can be seen below with descriptions.

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Freaking Bosco, right after he peed on the couch. >={

Freaking Bosco, right after he peed on the couch. >={

Episode 41

  • Episode 41: (9/24/2019)

    • “The Wendigo” by Algernon Blackwood

    • The show is opened with the song “M’en Revenant de la Jolie Rochelle” or “C’est L’aviron” which is an old Canadian Voyageurs’ song.

    • A great compilation of Algernon Blackwood’s work that I recently purchased myself can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1500677434/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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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!

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