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:

  • 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

 

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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 108 - Decameron Project: Part 3

 

Episode 108: (12/16/2021)

  • Episode 108 includes the third 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 3:

    • Story 3 (Read by Michael Crosa) - 02:7

    • Story 7 (Read by Jon Cook) - 25:22

    • Story 8 (Read by Kay Wise-Denty) - 1:04:05

    • Story 9 (Read by Emily Ancinec) - 01:31:14

  • Bob’s Short Story Hour is a proud member of That’s Not Canon productions!

  • Thanks for listening!

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 106 - Waverly Hills Sanatorium on Lunatics Radio Hour

 

Episode 106: (11/29/2021)

  • Episode 106 includes a replaying of Episode 90 of Lunatics Radio Hour in which Abby and Alan discuss the history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium as well as paranormal occurrences that have been experienced there.

  • To top it all off, Robin Sand of the Hidden Oaks podcast and I tell our story of visiting Waverly Hills Sanatorium ourselves. 

  • Check out Lunatics Radio Hour’s page HERE about the episode where you can see some of the pictures that Robin and I took while we were at Waverly Hills.

  • Thanks for listening everyone! 

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 104 - Halloween Feature Presentation "The Seven Geases" by Clark Ashton Smith

 
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Episode 104: (10/24/2021)

  • Episode 104 includes our Halloween Special Feature Presentation! This year, with permission given by CASiana Enterprises, the literary estate of Clark Ashton Smith, we bring you "The Seven Geases".

  • Special Guests:

  • Thank you again to CASiana Enterprises for the generous allowance of producing this story.

  • "The Seven Geases" starts at 09:55

  • Businesses/charities mentioned on this episode:

  • Thanks for listening everyone! Happy Halloween!

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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

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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!

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Episode 97 - Decameron Project: Part 1

 
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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 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 95 - "The Gateway of the Monster" by William Hope Hodgson

 
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Episode 95: (06/06/2021)

Episode 94 - "Enid the Hook" by Jon Cook

 
Credit to Anete Lusina - Public Domain image

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

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!