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 90 - An Evening Chat with Daniele Bolelli

Episode 90: (04/19/2021)

• In Episode 90 I had the absolute pleasure and honor of being joined by Daniele Bolelli. We skim through all kinds of topics, everything from his books, to infusing empathy into historical lessons, to finding purpose in life, and searching for common ground with others on controversial topics. It was a wonderful experience and I hope we get a chance to talk again. Links for all of Daniele’s media as well as all the books discussed on the episode can be found below:

• Daniele’s Website can be found HERE

• Daniele’s Podcasts:

  • History on Fire

  • The Drunken Taoist

• Daniele's Books: 

  • On the Warrior's Path

  • 50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know: Religion

  • Create Your Own Religion

  • Not Afraid: On Fear, Heartbreak, Raising a Baby Girl, and Cage Fighting

• Other Books Mentioned in this Episode: 

  • "They Thought They Were Free: The Germans 1933-1945" by Milton Mayer

  • "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?" by Jared Diamond

  • "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio

  • "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto

Episode 85 - Part 9 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc (Finale)

Episode 85: (03/15/2021)

• "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 9 of 9. 

• “Chapter 9: Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late" starts at 02:37

• Shout out to my new friends Abby and Alan over at the Lunatics Radio Hour for the intro and upcoming collaboration work! Check out their works HERE

• Thanks for listening! 

Episode 84 - Part 8 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

Episode 84: (0308/2021)

• "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 8 of 9. 

• “Chapter 8: The Black Pearl" starts at 01:53”

• Shout out to my new friends Abby and Alan over at the Lunatics Radio Hour for the intro and upcoming collaboration work! Check out their works HERE

• Thanks for listening!