Campfire Classics Podcast

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Stop me if you've heard this one.

On second thought, don't stop me, just listen to the episode. It's easier that way.

This week, Ken has chosen a story of historical significance from author Grant Allen called "A Deadly Dilemma". It is a cute story with a couple of characters who are really bad at making life choices.

Heather reads the story, but the whole thing is repeatedl...

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This episode is full of uncomfortable sounds.

You've been warned.

Heather has selected a story called "The Man Who Could Imitate a Bee" for Ken to read. It's by a guy named Dick. Dick Connell. Jr.

She's also collected facts for a really frightening Creep Corner.

You've been warned twice.

Ken reads it with seriously, too many weird noises.

While he reads, your hosts discuss f...

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We're back in form, like it or not!

This week's author is Alfred Bester, a new author to the show who's life was basically Leave it to Beaver. Ken has selected the story called "The Unseen Blushers". Heather gives a good read, but only after the most unsettling Creep Corner this podcast has shared.

Along the way, your hosts discuss water born syphilis, interesting caucasians...

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Long time listeners will take one look at the run time of this episode and think "ah crap, another episode of just Ken reading to us."

And you're right. He reads an H. P. Lovecraft story called "The Moon-Bog" after making some whiney apology about "life is busy and we couldn't record a regular one this week."

No one cares, Ken! Do your job!!!

Anyway...it's a good creepy stor...

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If you like Creep Corner but find yourself thinking "I wish they talked about things that should scare me in real life," then this is the episode for you!

Once we get through that little amuse bouche, the episode starts in earnest. Heather has picked a story for Ken to read by a new author named Clark Ashton (when she pronounces it right) Smith. His story is...actually super...

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Clown corner has taken a turn for the creepy, technical difficulties have led a strange release day, and Heather is reading two weeks in a row.  What is happening to this podcast!?!?

Actually, I can't lie, this is a good one. I mean, you know I think this show is ridiculous and pointless, but this episode? Yeah, it was a good one.

It's a story by a woman named Sonia Greene. ...

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It's like welcoming back and old friend who you've missed and as soon as they are back you remember that you actually hate them. That's right, it's the return of Clown Corner.

I'm sorry.

Once you get through that nonsense the episode get so much...longer. But, at least Ken has picked an interesting author. Dorothy Parker led a fascinating life which Ken summarizes far too qu...

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You know what, I'm not even going to complain about this episode. Your hosts do their job, the story is fun, so screw it. Just enjoy this one!

Heather's got a story for Ken to read from a new author named Jean Ingelow called "The Prince's Dream." It's a charming little parable. Really. 

As usual, side topics abound including how to fix time, the original source material for ...

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Well, you asked for it...literally...and now you're gonna get it.

Heather's back, and she's reading, and it's chaos, and somehow Ken has decided he's just going to say intentionally stupid things...

I don't know what's going on anymore, but I don't think I like it.

Whatever.

Ken has selected a story for Heather to read. It's called "Thubway Tham's Inthane Moment." Yes, it wa...

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Bahahahaha!

No, sorry, that laughter was not for how funny the episode was. I'm laughing at Ken for how sad and lonely he sounds. Teehee.  What a sucker...

Anyway, this week, Ken reads a story by a mysterious author, asks us no questions, demands no talking points and basically just gives us an excellent audiobook read of a very odd story. It's like he took it seriously or s...

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We're back!

Sorry, that sounded kind of like a threat, didn't it?  No, just, like, "Hello! We're here! It's story time!"

Ken has selected a story by an author new to the show. Born Alice Mary Norton, she legally changed her name to her primary pseudonym, Andre Norton. The Story is called "All Cats Are Gray," and it is a delightful little adventure without heavy topics or pol...

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I'm going to get straight to the point, something your hosts seem completely incapable of doing this week.

This story is actually fairly divisive. Like, Ken and Heather don't agree what the message was. So, listen to the end and let us know who you agree with!

That out of the way, the story is by an author who may or may not be a hammerhead shark named Lucas Malet. Spoilers,...

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I'm not even gonna pretend this one isn't cool. It starts with a bizarre little song from Heather and really just keeps going from there!

Okay, so, Ken has chosen a story for Heather to read by H.G. Wells, which is always a good time. It's called "The Stolen Body," and yes, it is every bit as ominous as it sounds.

Along the way, your hosts talk personal ghost stories, who la...

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Cue music.

And... SING!

I wanna know what love is! I want you to show me! I wanna feel what love is! I know you can show me!

And... CUT!

Oh, hello, you're here for the podcast? Right, come on in. You're in the right place.

What are we doing?

Oh, yes!

This week, Heather found a story for Ken by an author that neither of them knew before and they really should be ashamed of t...

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Remind me, was this one a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse, or an apocalypse. I always get those confused.

It probably doesn't matter. Though that earthquake was suspicious...

A podcast!!!

This week, Ken has picked out a story for Heather. Who wants to try to guess how many words she pronounces wrong this week? Here's a hint: you're wrong.

The story is called "Jerry Bundler," ...

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How was your week?

Mmmhmm..., that's interesting.

Yes, mine was fine, but now we're back to work!

This week, Heather has selected a story for Ken to read by Ambrose Bierce, who has made two previous appearances on the podcast both to rave reviews from people who give reviews to such things. Probaby.

The story is called "The Middle Toe of the Right Foot," which does seem a st...

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Aaahhhh...

All is right with the world again. Ken and Heather are back to doing what they do best. Butchering great works of literature for your passing amusement.

This week Ken has a story for Heather called "The Compleat Criminal." Yes, it's really spelled that way. Yes, I think it's dumb, too.

But it was written by Edgar Wallace, who apparently wasn't a total moron, which...

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The regular hiatus continues, so this special just gives you a taste. An edu-taining appetizer to hold you until the next episode.

"Is There a Santa Claus" was first publish in 1897 in the New York paper The Sun.

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Now sit back, light a fire ...

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Ken is back this week with a fantasy epic form Mr. Baum!!

This Oz flavored Holiday Happening should fill you with cheer, and repentance, and envy...wait, that doesn't sound right, does it?

"A Kidnapped Santa Claus" was first publish in 1904 and has been called "one of Baum's most beautiful stories."

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