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:

  • Abby Brenker - Lunatics Radio Hour podcast and Lunatics Film Project

  • Collin Arnett - Guest writer on the Hidden Oaks podcast

  • Jon Cook - Fadó podcast

  • Michael Crosa - Jollyville Radio podcast

  • Daniele Bolelli - History on Fire and The Drunken Taoist podcasts

  • Owen Swerkstrom - Hidden Oaks podcast

• 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

The real Plate XII of “Regnum Congo”

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!

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 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 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 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 96 - "Death of the Kraken" by David H. Keller

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 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 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 86 - "The Brenker Files": Three Stories by Abby Brenker

Episode 86: (03/22/2021)

• Episode 86 features three stories written by New York author Abby Brenker who is also the host of the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast.

• Check out the Lunatics Radio Hour and Lunatics Film Project HERE

• Abby wanted to mention support for the Marsha P Johnson Institute on her episode. The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) protects and defends the human rights of black transgender people. They do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting their collective power. Check out their website HERE

• Stories Timing Index:

  • “Something” - 02:50

  • “The Man with an Axe” - 12:11

  • “The Giant Eyeball” - 22:59

• Thanks for listening everyone! Don’t forget to check out the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast anywhere podcasts can be found.