Episodes
Rish Outcast 283: All's Well That Ends Well
July 07, 2024 13:07 - 45.8 MBInspired by Big Anklevich and Taylor Swift, Rish talks about some of his favorite unhappy endings. Warning: Spoilers abound! Timecodes (unreliable) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - 20:02 Halloween: Season of the Witch - 25:20 Se7en - 28:45 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Normal Again) - 31:05 Pet Sematary - 35:15 The Mist - 37:25 Planet of the Apes (1968) - 38:16 On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 42:35 The Descent - 44:44 Also, various Stephen King stories (The Jaunt, Gramma,...
Podcast That Dares 49: The Bagheeta
June 25, 2024 13:44 - 74.5 MBAfter running "Eyes of the Panther" a few months back, Rish presents Val Lewton's 1930 short story "The Bagheeta," that may or may not be about a panther that turns into a woman. Warning: Singing. If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you would like to support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Hag-Beatah" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 282: Marvin Haggler
June 18, 2024 21:57 - 52.1 MBRish ruminates about Heinlein's Rules For Writing, first readers, and his newest story collection. Then he and Big talk about what a terrible barterer Rish is, and present an interaction they call "Marvin Haggler." As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by Gino "Marvin Shaggler" Moretto. Oh, and here's a link to the various iterations of "Female Protagonist:" Digital version The paperback version Aud...
Rish Outcast 281 Happy Birthday, Mister Cundy
June 04, 2024 23:02 - 34.8 MBRish shares--against his better judgement--his recent story "Happy Birthday, Mister Cundy." Ashley is a caring and sympathetic nurse, even when it comes to the nastiest old man on the floor. It happens to be his birthday, and you know what they say about no good deeds. Warning: Unsubtle politics. You can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. You can support my Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by Gino "Mister Coondey" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 48: Our Lady of the Shadows
May 25, 2024 17:28 - 59.7 MBIn a nearly-lost episode, Rish performs "Our Lady of the Shadows," by Tony Richards. An American in Paris encounters a helpful, friendly guide . . but is he friendly? Or helpful? Or a guide? Warning: Bad French. Note: This was recorded before I had been to Europe, in case that seems incongruous. To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support Rish on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Slim Shady of the Shadows" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 280: Ten Thousand Coffins 4
May 18, 2024 22:58 - 90.5 MBRish finishes up his "Ten Thousand Coffins" reading. The Dawn Breaks is pretty big, but there's only room on the ship for either Brooklyn Lisst or the Ledouceur creature. Afterward, Rish answers half a question from Abbie Hilton, and talks about where the story could go from here. Note: The sound gets a bit rough before the end . . . but hey, you knew that going in. Be a sport and download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Just Tw...
Rish Outcast 279: Under the Covers 2
May 08, 2024 23:05 - 80.5 MBRish and Big Anklevich move into the Skynet era, as they talk about using A.I. to create (and replace) their story covers. They talk about a dozen or so covers, and their struggles to improve them. Check out THIS PAGE of the blog to see the various images (or https://rishoutfield.blogspot.com/2024/04/under-covers-2-images.html, if you're nasty). Of course, to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. Of courser, to support me on Patreon, go HERE. Course of supporting Big on Patreon H...
Rish Outcast 278: Ten Thousand Coffins 3
May 02, 2024 05:53 - 98.8 MBRish presents the third--and longest--chunk of his Sci-Fi/Horror novella "Ten Thousand Coffins." So, there are now three awakened humans aboard the Dawn Breaks, and one vampire. Or is it two and two? Afterward, a bit about the Skipper, and is it just me, or is Rish more defensive of this story than usual? If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE. If you wish to hear the longest Taylor Swift song, you might as well go HERE...
Rish Outcast 277: Under the Covers
April 23, 2024 00:55 - 62.3 MBRish and Big Anklevich get together to talk about the cover art they created for Rish's stories, mostly in 2023. Apparently, some of Rish's past covers were so bad, that even he couldn't let them stand. Note: There is an accompanying blog post at my blog, with all of the images discussed. Check it out HERE or here: https://rishoutfield.blogspot.com/2024/03/under-covers-image.html Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE. Support me on Patreon HERE! Support Big on Patreon HERE...
Rish Outcast 276: Ten Thousand Coffins II
April 14, 2024 21:08 - 78.6 MBRish presents the second section of his novella "Ten Thousand Coffins." Medtech Brook Lisst has seen the hand of the intruder on the ship . . . a vampire's hand. But vampires don't really exist, do they? To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Many Coffins Died To Bring Us This Information" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 275: Writers Conference Report 2024
April 07, 2024 06:27 - 62.9 MBRish and Marshal got together to go the annual writers conference, and talk about the highs and lows, the encouragement, the Energon collected, and their brains filling up. And hey, no screaming babies this year! If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you want to support me on Patreon, go HERE. If you want to check out Marshal's Patreon, go HERE. Logo by Gino "Blighter's Conference" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 274: Ten Thousand Coffins I
March 25, 2024 02:09 - 64.7 MBAt long last, Rish presents the first section of his Sci-Fi/Horror piece "Ten Thousand Coffins." Onboard her colony ship, Medtech Brook Lisst finds a sleeper pod that has become a coffin . . . but what will find her? As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE. They've already got Part II! Logo by Gino "Ten Thousand Kiwis" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 273: Lara & the Witch and Me
March 15, 2024 20:34 - 53 MBRish does his annual episode about the Lara Demming series, specifically talking about "Bundling Made Easy" and "Here To Help." Note: Recorded over three sessions in two different months, expect plenty of repetition in this one. Yay! If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you would like to support me on Patreon, click HERE. If you like piña coladas, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Itch and Me" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 47: Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge
March 05, 2024 22:14 - 43.7 MBRish presents Ambrose Bierce's 1890 story "An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge." Remember that one? Note: Over on my Patreon, this was a double-episode, with a second Bierce story, "The Eyes of the Panther." If you want to download it, just Right-Click HERE. If you want to support Rish on Patreon, as a sort of last meal before his execution, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Deterrence At Owl Creek Bridge" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 272: The Winter of Our Discontent
February 23, 2024 23:26 - 56.2 MBBack in 2023*, Rish recorded a sprawling episode, ostensibly about the winter, but much more about writing and sports and being an extra in a Clint Eastwood film, and the MATRIX sequels, podcasting, and Stephen King, "The Adventure of the German Student" by Washington Irving, and WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. You know, the usual. To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support Rish on his Patreon page, click HERE. Logo by Gino "It's Bloody Summer Here" Moretto. *He didn't know what w...
Rish Outcast 270: Have Toys Will Travel 4
February 05, 2024 04:39 - 55.4 MBRish gets together with Cousin Ryan to talk about toy-selling . . . for the last time? Spoiler: Maybe. As always, please download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. And pretty please support my Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by Gino "Have Toys, Will Unravel" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 46: Night Call, Collect
January 27, 2024 01:56 - 50.8 MBRish shares Ray Bradbury's 1969 tale "Night Call, Collect." Just let it go to voicemail, kids. Warning: Some sound quality issues. If downloading the episode appeals to you, Right-Click HERE. If supporting me on Patreon would please you, click HERE. As always, the logo was created by Gino "Night Call . . . Erect" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 269: New Year's 2024
January 18, 2024 09:42 - 96.6 MBRish likes New Years, and talks a bit about that. He looks at the many goals he failed at in 2023 and sets a few for 2024. He answers a couple of questions from listeners, and despite this episode ending up obscenely long, reads "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert W. Service. Why? Because he thought you would like it. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "New (Zealand) Year's" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 266: Con Artist
January 09, 2024 07:52 - 47.3 MBRish talks about the recent comic convention he went to with his nephew and Cousin Ryan. Warning: He could not come up with a better episode title. Darn it, if you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. Damn it, if you'd like to support me on Patreon, click HERE. &!@* it, the logo was created by Gino "Leprechaun Artist" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 268: There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories II
December 26, 2023 00:12 - 57.8 MBAlright, here's the second half of my Dead & Breakfast holiday-ish tale, "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories," where coworkers gather to share their experiences at the Noble Oaks Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Hairy Ghost Stories" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 267: Scary Ghost Stories I
December 19, 2023 05:07 - 61.4 MBSo, due to the holidays, I'm going to switch Episodes 267 and 266, and we'll get the latter in a couple of weeks. You'll survive, I'm pretty sure. Rish presents half of his Dead & Breakfast story "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories" for the holidays. Apologies in advance. If you want to download it, just Right-Click HERE. If you want to support Rish on Patreon, as a sort of early present, click HERE. Logo by Gino "There'll Be Mariah Carey Ghost Stories" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 45: Oh Whistle...
December 08, 2023 00:32 - 66.7 MBRish performs M.R. James's 1904 story "Oh Whistle, and I'll Come To You, My Lad." No whistling, please. Note: I just discovered that there was a famous 17th Century poem/song called OWAICTYML, and this is named after that. Makes the story cooler somehow. > To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "T**ty Whistle" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 265: Sleeping Near The Enemy
November 28, 2023 22:58 - 37 MBBig Anklevich joins Rish for his Gerald & Bjorn sketch "Sleeping Near The Enemy." Then they talk about spousal abuse . . . like you do. Download the episode directly by Right-Clicking THIS LINK. Support my arse on Patreon by clicking THIS ONE. Logo by Gino "Slurping Near the Enemy" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 264: I Don't Care What Tannen Says
November 19, 2023 03:36 - 33.5 MBIn one of those oversharing episodes, Rish ponders why he cares what people think of him. Warning: BTTF and TMI. To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support Rish on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "I Do Care, Kids" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 263: Underdecorated 2
November 04, 2023 00:43 - 73.2 MBRish finishes the presentation of his story "Underdecorated" . . . just in time to take down your decorations! Note: I meant to post this before Halloween, but a town ordinance said I couldn't. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Chunderdecorated" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 262: Underdecorated 1
October 24, 2023 22:18 - 74.1 MBRish presents the first half of his Halloween story "Underdecorated" about a town without holiday spirit. Or is it "Undecorated?" To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. As always, Gino "Down Underdecorated" Moretto created the logo.
Rish Outcast 261: Have Toys, Will Travel 3
October 20, 2023 21:20 - 68.9 MBRish tells more toy-selling war stories, including some with his Cousin Ryan. Note: Sorry about the bad audio--the microphone was sitting next to the fan. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Have Boys, Will Unravel" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 260: Science Fiction Double Feature
October 14, 2023 21:17 - 45.3 MBRish presents two new sketches, "Favorite Son (Or Grandson)" and "Doctor's Orders," both performed with Big Anklevich. Oh, and Fake Sean sings the title track. Poor you. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Triple Feature" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 259: It Knows What Scares You
September 30, 2023 21:11 - 48 MBRish expresses his irrational fear of yellowjackets and relates a recent encounter with one. Also, he relates a Tale of eBay Horror from last year, pretty much unrelated. But what things are you afraid of, and why? Note: I went through several title iterations for this one, before using the direct POLTERGEIST quote. Only after I'd edited and published did I find a website where you could download a .WAV of the movie line. Sigh. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To drive ...
Rish Outcast 258: I Don't Think That's Funny At All
September 07, 2023 22:42 - 58.9 MBRish talks about things that he finds funny that others might not, and vice-versa. Then he and Big present the related sketch "Seasonal Disorder." Warning: You might not find it funny at all. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me over at Patreon, just click HERE. Logo by Gino "I Don't Think That's Runny At All" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 44: Weeds
August 27, 2023 20:47 - 49 MBRish presents the uncollected Jordy Verrill story "Weeds," by Stephen King. Happy Fourth of July! Download by Right-Clicking HERE.. Support me on Patreon right about HERE. Logo by Gino "Meteor S**t!" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 257: To Your Very Good Health
August 21, 2023 15:48 - 36 MBRish talks about being sick (while sick) and being well (while well). How are you? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Hood Wealth" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 256: Caller I.D. 2
August 14, 2023 05:13 - 72.8 MBRish (finally) produces the second installment in the ongoing "Caller I.D." series. Maybe you should just let it go to voicemail. Note: The first installment was Episode 227. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To become a Patreon supporter (go ahead, breathe rarified air!), go HERE. Logo by Gino "Caller Superego" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 43: The Upper Berth
August 01, 2023 07:45 - 79.1 MBRish goes up to the cabin again, and shares the most famous story by Francis Marion Crawford, 1886's "The Upper Berth." Creepy much? To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me (and all of humanity, really) on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Downer Berth" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 255: You Call Him Doctor Jones
July 23, 2023 21:56 - 50.5 MBRish talks about his history (and love) for the Indiana Jones series, as well as his feelings for the final installment. Yup, spoilers. To download the episode, just Right-click HERE. To support me on Patreon--what are you waiting for?--click HERE. Logo by Gino "Doctor Clones" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 254: Have Toys, Will Travel 2
July 15, 2023 03:24 - 61.6 MBRish tells more toy selling war stories, and is later joined by Cousin Ryan, who has even more. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Have Yots" Moretto. (no, "yots" aren't anything. It's a made up word)
Rish Outcast 253: Five Topics in Search of an Episode
July 04, 2023 19:30 - 82.2 MBIn the most rambly episode ever, I present various topics, recorded separately, such as a Tale of eBay Horror rerun*, contemplating paying someone to edit my audiobooks, talking about a book called "Curse of the Reaper," the results of a writing contest, Grimace, the second Spider-verse movie, a presentation of "Mystery of the Semi-Detached" by E. Nesbit, self-doubt in my own abilities, and hey, why not more Grimace talk? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on ...
Podcast That Dares 42: From the Dead
June 25, 2023 17:13 - 63 MBRish presents Edith Nesbit's 1893 story, "From the Dead." When Arthur overreacts at Ida's revelation, he seems to ruin everything. But can he make amends before it's too late? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "From the Shed" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 252: Have Toys - Will Travel
June 14, 2023 03:51 - 49.2 MBRish talks (at length) about being a vendor at a recent toy show. With way more to come. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over at Patreon, go HERE. Logo by Gino "Have Henry - Will Cavill" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 251: Monitored Conversation
June 04, 2023 04:41 - 97.8 MBBig Anklevich joins Rish to present the first-ever Broken Mirror Story he participated in. Alan is a new father, and quite unprepared for the challenges of parenthood . . . including a voice over the baby monitor threatening his son. Note: This has GOTTA be the longest episode yet, so why wasn't it split into two? Well, because it nearly wasn't even one. If you care to download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. If you care to support me on Patreon, click HERE. If you care at all...
Rish Outcast 250: I Have So Many Names
May 22, 2023 06:16 - 54.8 MBRish talks about character names, and the problem with naming them after people you know. He also complains (briefly) about his audiobook project. Note: I was thinking about doing something special for my 250th episode. Instead, I did this. Maybe 300? To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To become a Patreon supporter (truly, the greatest of names), go HERE. Logo by Gino "I Have So Many Dames" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 41: The Squaw
May 10, 2023 22:02 - 60.7 MBYikes. Rish presents Bram Stoker's short story, "The Squaw," a tale where the title is somehow not the most problematic part of it. Warning: Despite being from 1893, this story is particularly rough. Listener discretion is advised. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, come on, just click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Chief" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 249: Not the Same (After That)
April 24, 2023 00:08 - 51 MBRish talks about his most recently-published novella and audiobook, "Not the Same." Yep, it's the unidentical twins one. Brought to you by Dengardaroo Life. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Snot The Aim" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 248: Never Let Him Go 2
April 12, 2023 20:28 - 71.2 MBSo, here is the second half of the Dead & Breakfast story "Never Let Him Go." Mrs. Bice is eager to be rid of Mason Bradley, but someone else has other plans for him. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Never Say Never Let Him Go Again" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 247: Never Let Him Go 1
April 05, 2023 00:25 - 58.7 MBIn an episode (mostly) from 2020, Rish presents the "Dead & Breakfast" story "Never Let Him Go." Or, the first half anyway. Brought to you by Dengardaroo Life. Note: A lot of times, I will include extra bits in the episode for my Patreon supporters . . . in this one, I went ahead and released the Patreon version for you too. You're welcome. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Forever Let Him Go" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 246: Writer's Conference - Plus One
March 23, 2023 03:14 - 67.3 MBSo, I went to my usual February writers conference . . . except my pal Marshal Latham came along. And he joins me in talking about it, as well as various panels. What else do you want, a child cop? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Every Single Lady's Plus One" Moretto.
Podcast That Dares 40: The Dead Smile
March 13, 2023 06:05 - 77 MBRish presents "The Dead Smile" by F. Marion Crawford, from 1899. Sir Hugh Ockrum takes his secret to the grave, but it behooves Gabriel and Evelyn to get the answer . . . even if it's from the dead. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Bedspread Smile" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 244: People We Touch 2
March 02, 2023 23:40 - 56.2 MBRish finishes performing (and discussing) the Lara and the Witch story, "The People We Touch." Download the show by right-clicking HERE. Support my Patreon fund, now more than ever, by going HERE. Logo by Gino "The Creeple We Touch" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 244: People We Touch 1
February 22, 2023 01:38 - 75.9 MBValentine's Day is approaching, and young Lara Demming would like to do something nice for her English teacher, Ms. Lune. What could possibly go wrong? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, go HERE. Logo by Gino "The Person You Touch" Moretto.
Rish Outcast 243: Fountain of Knowledge
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 56.4 MBIt's the third (and final) episode of our exciting "Be Careful What You Wish For" crossover event. Big Anklevich and Marshal "The Manslaughterist" Latham join me to talk about my lil story, "Fountain of Knowledge." Okay, you can stop wishing now. To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Aoraki Mountain of Knowledge" Moretto.