Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss a sad story that makes them happy—"Stolen Pleasures" by Gina Berriault.

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss Franz Kafka's "The Judgment."

On this episode of The Lonely Voice, Yvette Benavides and Peter Orner offer a brief tribute to Alice Munro and discuss her story "Illinois" from The View from Castle Rock.

On this episode of The Lonely Voice, Yvette Benavides and Peter Orner discuss Sherwood Anderson’s story “Death in the Woods.”

The Lonely Voice: Yvette Benavides and Peter Orner discuss one of Mavis Gallant's most beloved stories, 'The Ice Wagon Going Down the Street.'

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides welcome special guest, internationally acclaimed cartoonist Liniers (Ricardo Siri) to discuss two stories by Jorge Luis Borges.

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss two stories by Luica Berlin—"Strays" and "Step."

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss Denis Johnson's story "Steady Hands at Seattle General."

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss "Cryptology" and "Murderers" by Leonard Michaels

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss "Lonesome Road" by Gina Berriault.

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss two stories by Grace Paley—"Goodbye and Good Luck" and "Living."

The Lonely Voice is hosted by acclaimed author Peter Orner and TPR contributor Yvette Benavides. The podcast is inspired by their shared passion for the short story. On each episode they discuss a story, raise interesting questions, share details about the author’s life and more. Listeners will feel like they are eavesdropping on a couple of people who really love stories.