Second Hand Stories
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSecond Hand Stories brings fictional storytelling back to its original form as an oral tradition.
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Episodes
"When the Signal Ends"
October 31, 2017 11:30 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MBI'm sure everybody will be checking their phones after they listen to this creepy story. Rebecca Linam's "When the Signal Ends" is narrated by Jimmy Cooper, a college student at William & Mary, who was advised by Professor Elizabeth Wiley, a professional audiobook narrator. Happy Halloween!
"A Wedding Story"
October 13, 2017 04:49 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBWe asked for a creepy story and Nicholas MacDonnell came through! "A Wedding Story" features some technology in an antebellum setting, providing a mystery even Coll and Jim can't solve. Slow down and listen up on Friday October 13th!
"Solid"
October 05, 2017 10:30 - 31 minutes - 71 MBIt's October which means it's scary story time! Listen to Colleen make her narratorial debut for Trista Hurley-Waxali's "Solid." We're hoping she wrote it as an absurd humor piece and not on a day when she was mad at her boss...
"Cranes Equal Life"
September 21, 2017 10:41 - 44 minutes - 102 MBWe've been talking Lisa Heidle up for weeks now it seems and her story "Cranes Equal Life" does not disappoint. Saying too much about the story would ruin the fun, but be sure to stick with this one. Note: there was some recording interference around minute 20 or so, it only lasts a few seconds and hopefully you can figure out what I'm trying to say from context.
"Black Jacket Mafia"
September 14, 2017 10:43 - 47 minutes - 109 MBJustin Voelzke's "Black Jacket Mafia" isn't your typical mafia story - I don't think anybody says "Badda Bing!" even once...although Colleen does threaten to leave a horse head in someone's bed. Slow down and listen up!
SHS One Year Anniversary Special
September 01, 2017 03:13 - 1 hour - 216 MBWe made a long episode before the long weekend to celebrate our long year of podcasting! Listen to sixteen of our contributors from this past year compliment us on how great we are. We're so thankful to them, as well as all of our listeners and contributors! (Even you, Mystery San Francisco Super Listener.) Special thanks to the following contributors who participated in this episode: Ryan Jiorle, Covered Eyes, Episode 1, Heart Failure, Episode 15; Daniel DeLeon, Fruit on a Vine, Episode 26; ...
"Reassembly Required"
August 24, 2017 04:10 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThese episodes are getting longer and longer! Coll and Jim had a lot to put back together after listening to Samantha Melvin's "Reassembly Required." (And Jim isn't putting the episodes together early enough for Chloe to actually edit them...) This story deals with family, culture, and communication (or lack-thereof). Lots of calls to action at the end of this one: look for Samantha's upcoming work on Twitter at twitter.com/tiny_text; wish Colleen a happy birthday; send us some scary Hallowee...
"The Crab"
August 17, 2017 10:30 - 43 minutes - 99 MBNew theme! Have you ever had to "play the game" to get what you want? It's August, it's hot, and Colleen is on fire discussing Lyle Roebuck's "The Crab." Make sure you listen to hear Lyle's Frank Underwood impression and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/LyleRoebuck.
"Dollface"
August 10, 2017 09:29 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBDanika Miller dazzles us with her delectable dance story "Dollface"! (There are amazing amounts of alliteration in this story.) Colleen and Jim discuss the body image themes present in "Dollface" and compare them to those in last week's "Fruit on a Vine."
"Fruit on a Vine"
August 03, 2017 04:23 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBIdentity is a loaded word. Positive or negative, known or unknown, our unnamed narrator struggles with understanding her identity in Episode 26. Get your wine on with Daniel DeLeon's French vineyard story "Fruit on a Vine."
"Three Hearts"
July 27, 2017 10:29 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBColleen learns how Jim pairs together stories of octopus love and a Viking promise in Episode 25. Last week, you heard "Vikings" by Rachel Brough, and this week you'll hear "Three Hearts" by Melissa Palmer, which is part two of the pair of themed episodes. What's the theme? Slow down, listen up, and find out!
"Vikings"
July 20, 2017 09:33 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBA viking and an octopus walk into a bar...Jim swears there's a punchline here but Colleen isn't so sure. This week, Rachel Brough tells us about "Vikings" (just in time for the new GOT premiere!) and next week Jim will tell us how vikings related to the octopuses in Melissa Palmer's "Three Hearts." Be sure to tune in to both episodes!
"Apricot Iced Tea"
July 13, 2017 09:59 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBWhat would ruin your perfect day? Zachary Slingsby's story, "Apricot Iced Tea," follows a mother who can't seem to have the day she so perfectly orchestrated go right. You're in for some relationship assessing, parenting struggles, and a big issue with bladder control for Episode 23.
Conversation with Kris Baker Dersch of No Extra Words
July 06, 2017 11:01 - 1 hour - 142 MBI had a conversation with Kris Baker Dersch or the No Extra Words flash fiction podcast. We give you a look under the hood about what the challenges of fiction podcasting are and why we love it. Check out Kris and No Extra Words at noextrawords.wordpress.com and wherever you get your podcasts! If you like this show, you'll definitely like hers too so give it a listen.
"Everyone Hated Ms. Loretta" / "Fake Things Aren't Real"
June 29, 2017 10:30 - 57 minutes - 133 MBSome kids are just up to no good, while others seem to stumble upon trouble. But kids will be kids right? Ponder this with us while listening to "Everyone Hated Miss Loretta" by Susanna Solomon and "Fake Things Aren't Real" by Derek Lazarski.
"Silver Spoons" / "Mr. X" / "Greetings Black Wolf"
June 15, 2017 10:30 - 1 hour - 157 MBBuckle up, Episode 20 is here to take you on a wildly emotional ride. Father-son relationships, steamy affairs, illness, and secrets, these three stories cover it all. Think of each like its own soap opera, without the bad lighting and various people waking up from a three year comas. Take a listen to "Silver Spoons" by Claude Smith, "Mr. X" by Doug Hoekstra, and "Greetings Black Wolf" by Dennis E. Thompson.
"A Multitude of Sins"
June 01, 2017 10:29 - 1 hour - 165 MBListen to Dan Leach's suburban hell-raisers try to pull off a classic prank in "A Multitude of Sins." We hope it gets you in the summertime mood!
"R&R" / "How to Care for Hyacinths" / "Fate and Starlight" / "The Man Who Shot Stonewall Jackson"
May 18, 2017 10:30 - 59 minutes - 135 MBThis four-part episode focuses on stories of war and combat and the various effects it has on the psyche. With Memorial Day right around the corner, we figured it was the perfect time to run these stories, some of which are written by veterans. Claude Smith ("R&R") leads off the episode, followed by Clayton Bradshaw ("How to Care for Hyacinths"), Christine Estopare ("Fate and Starlight"), and Gary Beck ("The Man Who Shot Stonewall Jackson"). As a warning to our listeners, all but one of our s...
"A Meandering Blue" / "Boy"
May 04, 2017 10:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBOur Mother's Day episode! Listen to a story about an expecting mother trying to enjoy a last summer's day with her tween son ("A Meandering Blue" by Amy Ballard, www.amyballard.com) and another about a boy's constantly evolving relationship with his mother and step-mother ("Boy" by Carole Glasser Langille). Rate and review us on iTunes! Slow down and listen up.
"The Great Escape" / "White"
April 20, 2017 10:32 - 55 minutes - 126 MBTheodore Carter's ("The Great Escape") debut is magical, and Michael Anthony's ("White") is supernatural. Slow down and listen up to these fun stories about make-believe and intrigue!
"Heart Failure" / "Ellison Once"
April 06, 2017 10:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MBLearn about life, death, and fate in alternate realities! Ryan Jiorle ("Heart Failure") returns and Heather Whited ("Ellison Once") makes her debut. Let us know what you think about this episode, in a review on iTunes, an email, or a post on Facebook or Twitter!
"The Chelmites Look for Justice" / "Feathers"
March 23, 2017 10:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBTune in for modern re-tellings of classic folk and fairy tales by Edna Garte ("The Chelmites Look for Justice") and Warren Rochelle ("Feathers")! Be sure to check out our latest feature on Bookstr (https://www.bookstr.com/article/storytelling-retold-the-art-of-fiction/3350) and sign up to receive SHS episodes in your inbox (secondhandpodcast.com/newsletter).
"Lavender" / "Flowers for Madame"
March 09, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn this week's episode, Alice Kouzmenko ("Lavender") and Yermiyahu Ahron Taub ("Flowers for Madame") tell stories about the strangers who come into our lives uninvited, at home and abroad. Find more of Yermiyahu's work on his website www.yataub.net. Do you have a story for us? Check our guidelines (secondhandpodcast.com/guidelines) and submit your story!
"The Art of BODYCOMBAT" / "Somehow Always Getting it Right"
February 23, 2017 11:30 - 59 minutes - 135 MBEmily Roese ("The Art of BODYCOMBAT") and Carol Guess and Elizabeth Colen ("Somehow Always Getting it Right") explore empathy, obsession, and intimacy in today's episode. Find more of Carol Guess's writing at carolguessbooks.com and find Elizabeth Colen's latest book, What Weaponry, at blacklawrence.com. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter (secondhandpodcast.com/newsletter) and review us on iTunes!
"Eating Spaghetti in Brooklyn, 1978 [Extended]" / "Intrusion"
February 22, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBHear the full version of Sally McElwain's story, "Eating Spaghetti in Brooklyn, 1978"! The first page and a half of her story was missing from the original recording but we bring you the full version in Episode 11.5. This episode was meant to be about empathy, but it's more about one person getting some insight into another person’s life, for better or for worse. Sarah ("Sally") McElwain of Writers Read NYC (writersreadnyc.com) reads her story "Eating Spaghetti in Brooklyn, 1978" and Nancy Be...
"Everything For Sale" / "Man's Best Friend"
January 26, 2017 11:36 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBYou never know what you've got until it's gone - sometimes you pave paradise and put up a parking lot, but sometimes the parking lot turns into paradise. Scott Wilson's story "Everything For Sale" and Nicholas MacDonnell's "Man's Best Friend" riff on this perspective. Featuring another author-read submission!
"The Stetson" / "The Cowbell"
January 12, 2017 14:30 - 52 minutes - 119 MBLynn Knight reads her own story called "The Stetson" and I read A. R. Robins's story "The Cowbell" in another Christmas-themed episode!
"Angel's Choice" / "Silent Night" / "Secret Santa Club"
December 22, 2016 02:42 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBDianalee Velie shares two Christmas stories from her short story collection, Sole Proprietorship: Women in Search of Their Souls, available on Amazon! And Kathy McMullen reads her own "Secret Santa Club" featuring the Mulberry family. Find out more about Dianalee at http://dianaleevelie.com/ and Kathy at http://neighborsnorth.wordpress.com. Happy holidays! Slow down and listen up again soon.
"Red. Off. Red. Off."
December 08, 2016 14:23 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBDevin Murphy's story, "Red. Off. Red. Off.", really embodies the saying, "What you are I once was, what I am you will surely become." It's a reminder that there are Good Samaritan's all around us, especially during this holiday season. Enjoy!
"Memories of Smoke" / "Checkmate"
November 24, 2016 14:06 - 47 minutes - 108 MBLet's tell some stories about our favorite elderly people on this family holiday. Sarah Bigham and Adrienne Lockhart take us from wistful memories of some generous geriatrics to the comedic reality our older folks live in. Listen with your family today!
"Auto Tune" / "Green Screen"
November 10, 2016 14:23 - 45 minutes - 105 MBJesse Mardian and Zak Goldberger tell stories of people who may have found themselves in the wrong profession. Thanks for listening!
"The Dry Season"
October 13, 2016 03:42 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBTanya Perkins's riveting story, "The Dry Season," is the only one we need for this episode. Thanks for slowing down and listening up with us!
"Old Man" / "Lilith the Bigfoot" / "The Wailer"
September 29, 2016 02:21 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBThree stories in our third episode! We deal a lot in the unknown, from the mysterious people in our lives, to the mysteries within ourselves and all around us. Pete Stavros's fast-paced "Old Man in the Coffee Shop Writing in His Journal (I Forget)", Laura Copan's funny "Lilith the Bigfoot", and Lisa Heidle's emotional "The Wailer" pack a punch in this three story episode. Thanks for slowing down and listening up with us!
"The Pink and White Terraces of New Zealand" / "No Love Lost"
September 15, 2016 03:15 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBKathy Stevenson's "The Pink and White Terraces of New Zealand" reminds us that evil ways will meet an evil end and Zachary Amendt's "No Love Lost" teaches us to never play catch with an autographed baseball. Thanks for slowing down and listening up with us!
"Covered Eyes" / "Potion Number Us"
September 01, 2016 02:54 - 45 minutes - 104 MBFeatured authors Ryan Jiorle ("Covered Eyes") and Samuel Cole ("Potion Number Us") bring us some fantastic stories in Second Hand Stories's debut episode. Both feature questions of when (and if!) relationships have ended. Thanks for slowing down and listening up with us!