Bob's Short Story Hour
Bob's Short Story Hour is a podcast dedicated to telling stories written by both contemporary and classic authors in order to accomplish three things: preserve the art of storytelling, get a variety of new works out to the listeners featuring a variety of genres and authors, and to promote the works of little-known/up-and-coming independent authors. We also feature independent music. Visit www.bobsshortstoryhour.com to learn more about the show and for info on how to submit stories/music to be included on the project. Thank you for listening everyone!
Episodes
February 14, 2022 • 97 mins
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 "". 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 after his initial suggestion of the book back in of the show. Tune in to episodes 97, ...
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January 17, 2022 • 33 mins
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 episode series. Episode dedicated to Molly and Collin, happy birthday Collin! Thanks for listening everyone!
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December 26, 2021 • 11 mins
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 th...
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December 25, 2021 • 10 mins
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 th...
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December 24, 2021 • 9 mins
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 th...
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December 23, 2021 • 9 mins
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 th...
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December 22, 2021 • 8 mins
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 th...
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December 21, 2021 • 8 mins
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...
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December 20, 2021 • 11 mins
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...
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December 20, 2021 • 8 mins
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 . 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 and is based on the orig...
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December 16, 2021 • 111 mins
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 "". 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 after his initial suggestion of the book back in of the show. Story Timing Index: St...
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December 5, 2021 • 12 mins
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...
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November 29, 2021 • 75 mins
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!
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November 1, 2021 • 21 mins
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 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.
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October 24, 2021 • 69 mins
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 (), Jon Cook (), Michael Crosa (), and Abby Brenker (). I hope you enjoy! "The Seven Geases" starts at 09:55 Thanks for listening everyone! Happy Halloween!
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October 17, 2021 • 19 mins
Episode 103 includes an incredible reading of "The Masque of the Red Death". This episode is part of a collaboration with the 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!
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October 11, 2021 • 19 mins
Episode 102 includes an incredible reading of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Robin Sand of the . This episode is part of a collaboration with the 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!
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October 3, 2021 • 72 mins
Episode 101 includes my friend Collin Arnett and I visiting with Abby and Alan from the 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 Thanks for listening everyone! Enjoy!
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September 6, 2021 • 15 mins
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 to have them played on the show and fea...
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September 2, 2021 • 110 mins
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 "". 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 after his initial suggestion of the book back in of the show. Story Timing Index: St...
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