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 105 - Halloween Bonus: "Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard

Photo Credit: Josh Sorenson - @joshsorenson on Instagram

Episode 105: (10/31/2021)

• Episode 105 includes a Halloween Bonus story! "Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard. Today's story is dedicated to Jon Cook of the Fado podcast. Check out Fado HERE

• Special thanks to Robin Sand for her fantastic portrayal of Moll Farrell. 

• Episode art by John Sorenson - @Johnsorenson on Instagram

• Happy Halloween everyone, have a great night, and thanks for listening.

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 102 - "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Episode 102: (10/10/2021)

• Episode 102 includes an incredible reading of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Robin Sand of the Hidden Oaks Podcast. 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 Tell-Tale Heart" begins at 01:43

• Thanks for listening and supporting us for over 100 episodes! 

Episode 101 - Chatting with Lunatics in New York City

Episode 101: (10/03/2021)

• Episode 101 includes my friend Collin Arnett and I visiting with Abby and Alan from the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast on a recent trip out east. We chat about all manner of things, including some real-life paranormal experiences! 

  • Terror Australis Podcast: an Australian-based true-crime and conspiracy podcast hosted by Theresa Mae and Rachael Melva. Filled with lots of sarcasm. Each week we'll dive into a true-crime conversation, whether it's from Australia or anywhere across the world, every week a different and TERROR-inducing surprise. Grab a drink, some snacks, and join us for the best terror-filled joyride of your life!

• Featured ad for another That's Not Canon podcast "Terror Australis" - find them HERE

• Thanks for listening and for supporting us for over 100 episodes everyone! Enjoy! 

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 97 - Decameron Project: Part 1

Episode 97: (07/11/2021)

• Episode 97 includes the first 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: 

  • Stories of Day 1:

    • Story 5 (Read by Abby Brenker) - 10:29

    • Story 7 (Read by Jon Cook) - 17:45

    • Story 8 (Read by Alan Kudan) - 27:11

    • Story 10 (Read by Bob Daun) - 33:14

• All projects of today's voice actors can be found at the PRPC website: HERE

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 94 - "Enid the Hook" by Jon Cook

Credit to Anete Lusina - Public Domain image

Episode 94: (05/31/2021)

• Episode 94 is a short presentation that includes the story "Enid the Hook" written by Jon Cook of the Fadó podcast. 

• For more information about Jon and his podcast, tune back to episode 92 where we have a chat, or check out his podcast - HERE

• Thanks for listening everyone! Enjoy! 

Episode 93 - A Jolly Talk with Michael and Pilar (Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative Part 3: Finale)

Design credit to Pilar Keprta - see more of here fantastic work HERE

Episode 94: (05/24/2021)

• In Episode 92 I sit down and have a talk with Michael Crosa and Pilar Keprta from the Jollyville Radio podcast. We talk about everything from the origins of Jollyville, to why anyone would be up at 11:30 at night on a podcast while in the middle of their vacation, post-garbs and guerrilla gardening, to being a part of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative, our influences and much much more. Enjoy our ramblings, and thanks for listening! 

• Check out the Jollyville Radio podcast - HERE

• Check out Pilar’s amazing design work - HERE

• This is the third and final episode introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". I hope you enjoyed getting to know everyone! 

Episode 91 - Chatting with Lunatics (Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative Part 1)

Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative - Part 1

Episode 90: (05/09/2021)

• Episode 90 includes a chat with Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan from the Lunatics Film Project and Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. We talk about all kinds of things from Star Trek, to Horror Fiction, to the "Bob-iverse" and much much more. Enjoy our ramblings, and thanks for listening!

• Visit the Lunatics Project - HERE

• Check out the BSSH website for links to more things we referenced in the episode! 

• This is the first of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". Stay tuned for more! 

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 87 - "Higher Power" by DJ Swykert

Episode 87: (03/29/2021):

• Episode 87 features a reading of the story "Higher Power" by DJ Swykert as well as a discussion about the principles of recovery where I'm joined again by John and Rose Benton.

• You can find out more about author DJ Swykert and where to buy his books by checking out his website HERE

• Words of the author at the end of his initial email to me back in 2018 when he first sent me this story that I want to include here: “There are a lot of treatment facilities and programs for drug and alcohol abuse, most are very expensive. But the program with the greatest success percentage by far is AA, and it doesn't cost a dime. I've been straight since 2006.”

• Mr. Swykert, I want to just say here publicly - Thank You for sharing this story with me and the listeners. It has helped me, and I believe it will help others. I wouldn’t have done this show without your submission.

• Some relevant texts mentioned in the show are included below, and if you are listening and have other helpful links or texts, please send them my way and I will add them to the website:

  • The Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Road-Less-Traveled-Timeless-Edition/M-Scott-Peck/9780743243155#

  • Further Along the Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Further-Along-the-Road-Less-Traveled/M-Scott-Peck/9780684847238

  • AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/pages/en_us/alcoholics-anonymous

• If you found this helpful, or if you ever want/need someone to chat with, please reach out! Thank you for listening! 

Author DJ Swykert

Episode 82 - Part 6 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

Episode 82: (02/22/2021)

• "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 6 of 9. 

• “Chapter 6: The Seven of Hearts" starts at 00:32

• Thanks for listening! 

Episode 81 - Part 5 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

Episode 81: (02/15/2021)

• "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 5 of 9. 

• “Chapter 5: The Queen’s Necklace" starts at 00:59

• Thanks for listening! 

Episode 80 - Part 4 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

Episode 80: (02/08/2021)

• "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 4 of 9. 

• "Chapter 4: The Mysterious Traveller" starts at 00:25

• Thanks for listening! 

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

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!