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! 

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

In Ep92 I sit down and have a chat with Jon Cook from the Fadó podcast. We talk about everything from 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 - http://fadopodcast.com/ This is the 2nd of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". Stay...

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 - lunaticsproject.com This is the first of multiple episodes introducing you to the collaborative network of podcasters newly titled the "Pizza Rice Podcasting Collaborative". Stay tuned...

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...

In Ep 89 I present another 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.lunaticsproject.com/

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 at https://www.lunaticsproject.com/

Ep 87 features a reading of the story "Higher Power" by DJ Swykert as well as a chat about recovery with John & Rose Benton. Some relevant texts mentioned in the show are included below (links at www.bobsshortstoryhour.com). If you have other helpful links/texts, please send them and I will add them to the website: - The Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck  - Further Along the Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck - AA Big Book If you found this helpful, or if you ever want to chat,...

Episode 86 features three stories written by New York author Abby Brenker who is also the host of the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast.  Stories Timing Index: - "Something" - 02:50 - "The Man with an Axe" - 12:11 - "The Giant Eyeball" - 22:59 Thanks for listening everyone! Check out the Lunatics Radio Hour anywhere podcasts can be found. Check out www.bobsshortstoryhour.com/episodes for links mentioned in the show!

Episode 85 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 9 of 9.  "Chapter 9: Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late" starts at 02:37 Thanks for listening! 

Episode 84 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 8 of 9.  "Chapter 8: The Black Pearl" starts at 01:53 Thanks for listening! 

Episode 83 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 7 of 9.  "Chapter 7: Madame Imbert's Safe" starts at 00:34 Thanks for listening! 

Episode 82 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 6 of 9.  "Chapter 6: The Seven of Hearts" starts at 00:32 Thanks for listening! 

Episode 81 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 5 of 9.  "Chapter 5: The Queen's Necklace" starts at 00:59 Thanks for listening! 

Episode 80 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 4 of 9.  "Chapter 4: The Mysterious Traveller" starts at 00:25 Thanks for listening! 

Episode 79 continues with our multi-part series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 3 of 9.  "Chapter 3: The Escape of Arsene Lupin" starts at 00:29 Thanks for listening! 

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. This episode is part 2 of 9.  "Chapter 2: Arsene Lupin in Prison" starts at 00:33 Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to 2021 listeners. We are starting off the year with a multi-part series following "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc. Recommended by and dedicated to Troy Wands. This episode is part 1 of 9.  "Chapter 1: The Arrest of Arsene Lupin" starts at 01:53 Happy 2021 listeners. Thanks for listening! 

Episode 76 features a recitation of the story "Distorted Blame" by Jacob Cavanah.  Book recommendation this episode: - "A Story as Sharp as a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers and Their World" by Robert Bringhurst "Distorted Blame" starts at 06:47 Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for supporting the show for over 5 years and more than 75 episodes! 

In Episode 75 I sit down virtually with my friends John and Rose Benton and we chat about conspiracy theories, try to make sense of things, think of ways we can help promote truth and reality, as well as seek some positivity in it all.  Another special episode that I wanted to include on this, the week of our 5th anniversary.  Thank you for your 5 years of support, listeners.

In Episode 74 I sit down virtually with my friends Ben Trapp and Kevin Spilker and we chat about our own stories, life right now, and try to make sense of the world as well as seek some positivity in it all.  It's a fun episode that I wanted to include on this, the week of our 5th anniversary.  Thank you for your 5 years of support, listeners. I appreciate you all so very much! I'll have a couple more episodes this week for you as well! 

Episode 73 includes a reading of "Short Story" or "Quinny" by Canadian writer Anna Lynch.  Recommended books this episode:  - "Spirits: A Collection of 15 Short Stories" by Dennis Hughes - "The Rainbow of Truth" (Short Story Collection) by Roger Conlon "Quinny" starts at 4:21 Thanks for listening!

Episode 72 - an interview with David Schwartz a composer and professor of sound recording and understanding music at Gulf Coast State College in Florida. Dave tells the story of the Vince Berman Trio and the tragic story of the band's last two years.  Episode song index from the album R & D:  - "Copy Paste" (Track 1) - 36:10 - "Should Have" (Track 7) - 48:39 - "Busy Going Dizzy" (Track 10) - 59:09 - "Vague" (Track 3) - 1:26:59  Find all songs at: www.dtschwartz.com Thanks for...

Episode 71 includes a reading of "A Tough Tussle" written by Ambrose Bierce. Thank you to all veterans for your service to your country.  Recommended Books this episode: - "The Guns of August" - by Barbara Tuchman  - "The Black Count" - by Tom Reiss - "Hero of the Empire" - by Candice Millard - "Rubicon" - by Tom Holland "A Tough Tussle" starts at 7:40 Thanks for listening! 

Hello Listeners! Today's episode takes a bit of a different track. I sit down with Chris Rampolla and we discuss the state of the world and wander through our own thoughts on various topics from society, COVID life, politics, and the rise of fascism. If you listen for the stories and don't like my random discussions - feel free to skip this episode and stay tuned for some more of the usual story times later this month.  Thanks for listening!