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...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 118
Episode 117 features a recitation of "The Picture in the House" by H. P. Lovecraft. This episode was an impromptu retelling of a story that I've been meaning to include in the project for years that was prompted by a request for an upcoming Lunatics Radio Hour episode series. Episode dedicated to Molly and Collin, happy birthday Collin! Thanks for listening everyone!
Jan 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 117
Episode 116 concludes our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate ...
Dec 26, 2021•11 min•Ep. 116
Episode 115 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate ...
Dec 25, 2021•10 min•Ep. 115
Episode 114 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate ...
Dec 24, 2021•10 min•Ep. 114
Episode 113 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate ...
Dec 23, 2021•9 min•Ep. 113
Episode 112 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate ...
Dec 22, 2021•9 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111 continues our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written by Jon and are within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSS...
Dec 21, 2021•9 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110 kicks off our Solstice Split Stone Saga Celebration week where we will be featuring bonus stories written by Jon Cook from the Fado Podcast and his participation in Folktale week earlier this year. These stories are all written by Jon and are within the Split Stone Universe so to speak, though they don't directly play into the Split Stone Saga story. Anyone participating in or enjoying the Split Stone Saga project, feel free to use these for inspiration. Thank you Jon for helping BSS...
Dec 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 110
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 is a variant written by Abby Brenker of the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast and is based on the original story from Episode 10...
Dec 20, 2021•9 min•Ep. 109
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 (R...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 108
In Episode 107 of Bob's Short Story Hour, I am happy to present the first original 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 is the first spinoff variant written by Michael Crosa and performed by the Jollyville Radio cast and is based on ...
Dec 05, 2021•13 min•Ep. 107
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. Thanks for listening everyone!
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 106
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.
Nov 01, 2021•22 min•Ep. 105
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". I had a lot of help this year from Owen Swerkstrom and Robin Sand ( Hidden Oaks Podcast ), Jon Cook ( Fado Podcast ), Michael Crosa ( Jollyville Radio Podcast ), and Abby Brenker ( Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast ). I hope you enjoy! "The Seven Geases" starts at 09:55 Thanks for listening everyone! Happy ...
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 104
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 00:53 Thanks for listening!
Oct 17, 2021•19 min•Ep. 103
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!
Oct 11, 2021•20 min•Ep. 102
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! Featured ad for another That's Not Canon podcast "Terror Australis" - find them HERE Thanks for listening everyone! Enjoy!...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 101
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 th...
Sep 06, 2021•15 min•Ep. 100
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: Stories of Day 2: - Story 4 (R...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 99
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 . Story Timing Index: - "Smothered Mate" starts at 01:13 Thank you for listening!...
Jul 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 98
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 (Re...
Jul 11, 2021•42 min•Ep. 97
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 P...
Jul 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 96
Episode 95 leads off with a bunch of travel recommendations if you're in the Kentucky area from my recent trip, wrapping up with a real-life adventure that inspired me to read today's story. The show wraps up with a reading of "The Gateway of the Monster" a Thomas Carnacki, The Ghost-Finder story by William Hope Hodgson. Episode dedicated to Robin Sand. Story Timing Index: - "The Gateway of the Monster" starts at 15:40 Check out the website for links to all the things mentioned in the episode. T...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 95
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!
May 31, 2021•11 min•Ep. 94
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 guerilla 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 This is the ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 93
In Episode 92 I sit down and have a chat with Jon Cook from the Fadó podcast. We talk about everything from oral storytelling, literature, voice acting, 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 Fadó podcast - HERE This is the second of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". Stay tuned for m...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 92
Episode 90 includes a chat with Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan from the Lunatics Film Project and Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. We talk about all kinds of things from Star Trek, to Horror Fiction, to the "Bob-iverse" and much much more. Enjoy our ramblings, and thanks for listening! Visit the Lunatics Project - HERE Check out the BSSH website for links to more things we referenced in the episode! This is the first of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly ...
May 09, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 91
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. Daniele's Books: - On the Warrior's Path - 50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know: Religion - Create Your Own Religion - Not Afraid: On...
Apr 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 90
In Episode 89 I present the Lunatics Library episode from the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. Abby and Alan blessed me with their invitation to read two stories on their show that corresponded to the previous week's pyromania/pyrokinesis episode. This episode features my reading of those two stories (and also some ridiculously nice compliments from the hosts of the show - thank you guys, I blushed brighter than the sun at your beautiful words). Check out Abby and Alan's works at https://www.lunatic...
Apr 12, 2021•27 min•Ep. 89
