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 42 Re-Release: (03/05/2020)
**I’m re-releasing this episode because it has been by far my favorite episode of the show so far. Some of the listeners have brought to my attention that this episode has disappeared from the apple podcast app and customer support is unsure why. So! Since it’s my birthday week, and because I like you guys so much. Here is the episode yet again! I hope you enjoy it!
“The Family of the Vourdalak” by Aleksey Tolstoy
For the English translation of this story used for the podcast visit: https://americanliterature.com/author/alexei-tolstoy/short-story/the-family-of-the-vourdalak
For another vampire work by Aleksey Tolstoy visit: https://www.amazon.com/Vampires-supernatural-Aleksey-Konstantinovich-Tolstoy/dp/B0006BYSQA/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Aleksey+tolstoy&qid=1571310017&sr=8-10
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!
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!
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!
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 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: (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 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.
Molly and Tom
Molly
Molly, Tom and Lindsay
Freaking Bosco, right after he peed on the couch. >={
Episode 44: (11/3/2019)
“The Colour Out of Space” by H. P. Lovecraft
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 42: (10/18/2019)
“The Family of the Vourdalak” by Aleksey Tolstoy
For the English translation of this story used for the podcast visit: https://americanliterature.com/author/alexei-tolstoy/short-story/the-family-of-the-vourdalak
For another vampire work by Aleksey Tolstoy visit: https://www.amazon.com/Vampires-supernatural-Aleksey-Konstantinovich-Tolstoy/dp/B0006BYSQA/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Aleksey+tolstoy&qid=1571310017&sr=8-10
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 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!
Episode 39: (7/4/2019)
Special in-studio guest - Collin Arnett
“A ghost appears, a friendship crumbles”, a blog post by Chris Rampolla
Visit Chris’ website with links to his other social media at www.jumpingtoconfusions.com
Conversation with Chris Rampolla
Stories about Smash Mouth and Steve Harwell by Ben Trapp
A ghost story, told by Collin
There are too many discussions and recommendations to actually come on here and post - especially as tired and busy as I am recently. So listen to the show, and amazon search the books and other media we bring up, please! Thanks!
Bob and Collin
Collin’s dog Domino. He needed to unwind tonight, but only after we were recording.
Episode 38: (5/21/2019)
Dedicated to friends John & Rose, and Cori W.
“Man Overboard” by F. Marion Crawford
For the compilation of pirate and ghost stories that I found this story in, click HERE
Thanks again for listening everyone!
Episode 37 - Catching Up Series: Part 3: (5/9/2019)
Featured story: “The Spider" by Hanns Heinz Ewers
For a cheap copy of the story “The Spider” click HERE
For the Frank Braun trilogy (book one is “The Sorceror’s Apprentice) also written by Hanns Heinz Ewers, click HERE
Enjoy everyone! Thanks for listening! Remember - I’m always open to listener suggestions! Pop on over to the submissions tab to find out how to get a hold of me! Thanks again ~ Bob
Episode 36 - Catching Up Series: Part 2: (5/3/2019)
I am joined by my friend Marshal Bray as we discuss “Alone on the Ice” by David Roberts, “The Righteous MInd” by Jonathan Haidt, “Frozen in Time” by Owen Beattie & John Geiger, and “Gyo” by Junji Ito. Those Books can be found on the following links:
Featured story: “The Voice in the NIght” by William Hope Hodgson
The song “Mermaids on the Moon” by One Less Light closes out the episode.
Thanks for listening everyone! Welcome back!
Episode 35 - Catching Up Series: Part 1: (5/1/2019)
The Triumphant Return of BSSH!!! It has been several months since we have been away! I’m sorry, I’ve been busy with grad school and other things, but I haven’t gone away for good.
We have four episodes coming out rapid-fire for you fine listeners to get caught up with some content - or rather, for me to get caught up with getting you content. I have found some great stories for you all though and I hope you enjoy them!
“For the Blood is the Life” by F. Marion Crawford
The tower overlooking the grave.
Episode 34 - Someone You Dream Of: (12/3/2018)
Short interview with friend Claire Cylkowski discussing the details of her upcoming trip to assist the Karnes Probono Project in Karnes Texas. Additional information about this project and how you can help can be found in the links below:
To donate to help the project, click HERE
To learn more about the Karnes Probono Project, click HERE
To learn more of the history of the National Lawyers Guild, click HERE
To learn more about RAICES, a nonprofit agency providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families and refugees in Texas, click HERE
“What I Got” by musical guest Braden Canfield from his album “Seven Songs of Dying (and Another)”
“The Wishing Tree” by Stephen Young
To Learn more about Stephen, visit his website HERE
You can also follow Stephen on Twitter: @stewriting
“Someone You Dream Of” by Stephen Young & The Union
To learn more about Stephen Young & The Union, visit their website by clicking HERE
Thanks for listening everyone!!!
Author and Musical Guest Stephen Young