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 52

• Episode 52: (03/09/2020)

  • “The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains” by Captain Frederick Marryat

  • This story is an excerpt from the book “The Phantom Ship” by the same author, which can be purchased or downloaded as an ebook for free through the links below:

  • https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Ship-Nonsuch-Classics/dp/1845882067

  • http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12954

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!

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

Episode 29

• Episode 29: (5/19/2018)
  • "Metal Myths" by Iona Douglas
    • Iona Douglas can be followed on her twitter page by clicking HERE
    • Iona has other stories that have been featured on podcasts and that are available in audio format
    • To listen to her story "Make it, Raine" also narrated by Rob Stuart-Hudson, click HERE
  • Guest voice actor Rob Stuart-Hudson
    • Rob is an actor, voice actor, and improvisor from the United Kingdom.
    • Rob can be followed on twitter by clicking HERE
    • Find Rob's facebook page with links to his other works by clicking HERE

Episode 27 (2nd Anniversary Special)

• Episode 27 (Belated 2nd Anniversary Special!): (1/18/18)
  • "Glass Stones" by Matthew Hogan
  • "In an Absent Dream" by Marian Thorpe
    • You can learn more about Marian by visiting her website at marianlthorpe.com
    • Marian's books can be purchased in paperback or ebook format at amazon.com
    • Visit Marian's facebook page by clicking HERE
  • Songs "Gentle Sailor" and "I Spent Eternity in Target Yesterday" off the album Soul, Stone and Sundry by musical guest Braden Canfield
    • You can find out more about Braden and his music by visiting his website HERE
    • Braden's album Soul, Stone and Sundry can be purchased on cdbaby by clicking HERE

Author Marian Thorpe

Soul, Stone and Sundry - Braden Canfield

Episode 26 (2017 Halloween Special!!!)

• Episode 26 (2017 Halloween Special!!!): (10/29/2017)
  • "The Toll House"  by W. W. Jacobs
  • To download the W. W. Jacobs short story compilation ebook entitled "Sailors' Knots" for free thanks to the Gutenberg project, click HERE
  • I was going to link to some good Barnes and Noble compilation of W. W. Jacobs stories, but I can't seem to find one. If any of you listeners knows of a more contemporary or full anthology of W. W. Jacobs works, please let me know - email bobsshortstoryhour@gmail.com

Episode 25

• Episode 25 (International Podcast Day Special!): (10/3/2017)
  • "The Passenger" (Excerpt from the book The Sailing Master Book II: The Long Passage) by Lee Henschel Jr.
    • For more information about Lee and his books, click HERE
    • To purchase Lee's books online click HERE (Book 1) and HERE (Book 2)
  • "Sutter's Well" by Jeff Chapman
    • You can find out more about Jeff by visiting his website at
    • Jeff kindly sent me a copy of his book - The Black Blade: A Huckster Novel which is next up on my reading list. If you would like to read that book as well, it can be purchased HERE
    • Jeff's other books can be purchased through his website or on
  • Finally - I forgot to give out a thank you to the listeners who reached out to me over my summer hiatus. I have said on the show before that I don't often hear from the listeners - I haven't heard good or bad comments, gotten feedback on what I'm doing or not doing on the show, etc. However, I have to say, when you all reached out saying "Hey, we miss you! Do another show" or "Bob! We are all caught up, where did you go? Can you come back?" I was very touched. It meant a lot to me and it was the encouragement I needed to get back in the studio. Thanks everyone.
  • Kim G. - your story submissions will most likely be this years Halloween Special so - Stay Tuned!!!