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...

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! 

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...

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...

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. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary!

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. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary! 

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. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary! 

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. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary! 

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. Thank you Jon for helping BSSH to celebrate our 6th anniversary! 

In Ep109 of BSSH, 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 Ep100 to learn more and how you can participate in the project!  Today's variant 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...

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". Dedicated to Daniele Bolelli. 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

Ep107 BSSH: I am happy to present the first original version of the "Split Stone Saga" that was first presented in Ep100 of BSSH by Jon Cook of the Fado Podcast. If you haven't heard about this project, go back and listen to Ep100 to learn more and how you can have your own version of the story told on the show! Jollyville Split Stone Saga Cast: Written & Edited by Michael Crosa Michelle d'Arcy as Grumpy Sue Kay Wise-Denty as Edwina Pykrust Michael Stanley as Jensen Mutton Bob Daun as...

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! 

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 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...

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! 

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! 

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! 

WELCOME TO OUR 100th EPISODE!!! Thanks for supporting us for 100 everyone!  The 100th episode 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 [email protected] to have them played on the show Bob's Short Story Hour is a That's Not Canon production and a member of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative

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". Dedicated to Daniele Bolelli. Story Timing Index:  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

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!

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: -...

Ep 96 features a recitation of "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/ LRH and BSSH are a part of the Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative.

Ep95 leads off with a bunch of travel recommendations in the KY area from my recent trip, including an 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.  Thanks for listening everyone.