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!

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

 
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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! 

Episode 83 - Part 7 of "The Arsene Lupin" Series by Maurice Leblanc

 
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Episode 83: (03/01/2021)

  • "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 7 of 9. 

  • “Chapter 7: Madame Imbert’s Safe" starts at 00:34

  • Thanks for listening! 

Episode 78 - Part 2 of "The Arsene Lupin" series by Maurice Leblanc

 
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Episode 78: (01/25/2021)

  • Episode 78 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. 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 2 of 9

  • "Chapter 2: Arsene Lupin in Prison" starts at 00:33

  • Thanks for listening! 

Episode 60 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 4 - by Jack London

Episode 60: (08/02/2020)

  • Part 4 of a 6-part series

    1. The Scarlet Plague” by Jack London

      • Originally published in 1912 this story bears an eerie resemblance to recent times.

      • It is written 60 years in our future in a post-apocalyptic world and discusses a plague that nearly wiped out human civilization in 2013.

      • To follow along with the text, click HERE

      • Go back to episode 56 to hear part 1 of this story

    2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part five coming soon!

    3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

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