Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsInk and Ash is a seasonal, bi-weekly short story podcast. Host Shawn Ennis narrates classic short stories, using sound effects and music to bring them new life. The show also asks for listener submissions. Whether you’re an aspiring author or just write as a hobby, you can be a part of the show! Send your short story to [email protected] for consideration, and in the meantime, thanks for listening!
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"Beyond the Wall of Sleep," by HP Lovecraft and Spicy Wings for Livestream for the Cure!
May 18, 2023 14:35 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBGet ready for Livestream for the Cure 7 by reliving last year's segment - don't forget to tune in this Saturday, May 20th at 9pm Eastern for more stories and more suffering with hotter sauces!
"The Yellow Sign," by Robert W. Chambers
April 05, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51 MBToday, we revisit the short story collection “The King in Yellow,” in which Robert W. Chambers tells us about a cursed play that drives its readers mad. Enjoy some weird fiction! 0:00 – The news, Podchaser review 1:00 – Intro to this week’s feature 3:43 – “The King in Yellow” 45:05 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or suggest a story and get all the links to subscribe and review ...
"Miminashi Hoichi"/"Hoichi the Earless", by Lafcadio Hearn/Koizumi Yakumo
March 22, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week hear a wonderful Japanese folk tale suggested by my top tier Patron Matthew, with a special introduction by the same. This is a great story that you won’t want to miss! 0:00 – Kicking things off – I sound terrible today 1:26 – My introduction to Hoichi 2:40 – Special guest introduction to Hoichi and its author by Patron Matthew! 5:35 – “Miminashi Hoichi” 23:41 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com...
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Hernando Tellez are Featured for the First Time
March 08, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 41.3 MBToday on the show, catch two stories from authors that are being featured for the first time! Hernando Tellez and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow make their first appearance on Ink and Ash this week with “Just Lather, That’s All” and “The Notary of Perigueux!” 0:00 – Kicking Things Off 0:57 – Intro to Hernando Tellez, Longfellow, and this week’s stories 10:44 – “Just Lather, That’s All” 21:05 – “The Notary of Perigueux” 34:33 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a ...
"Markheim," by Robert Louis Stevenson
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week I’ve got a morality tale for you – a bit of a departure from some of the things we usually do around here, but a classic nonetheless. Enjoy! 0:00 – The news, New Patron!, Review 1:36 – Intro to this week's story 5:11 – “Markheim” 45:10 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or suggest a story and get all the links to subscribe and review at http://inkandashpod.com! Fin...
"The Kit-Bag," by Algernon Blackwood
February 08, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week is a bit of a departure - technical issues are causing a delay in the regular schedule, but we've got a fresh story here that's been a Patreon exclusive until now! This one is a suitably creepy Christmas ghost story by a master of the genre. Enjoy "The Kit-Bag"!
"The Horla," by Guy de Maupassant
January 25, 2023 05:44 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week we present Guy de Maupassant’s influential tale of a man who discovers a malevolent presence. What does it want from him? How can he be rid of it? Listen to find out! 0:00 – Intro to the show 0:40 – Intro to this week’s story 4:15 – “The Horla” 1:03:19 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or suggest a story and get all the links to subscribe and review at http://inkandashp...
"Naboth's Vineyard," by E.F. Benson
January 11, 2023 06:05 - 36 minutes - 35 MBThis week we’ll hear from first-time author E.F. Benson, with a tale of greed, wrath, and the consequences thereof…don’t miss “Naboth’s Vineyard!” 0:00 – What’s new? 0:55 – Intro to E.F. Benson and “Naboth’s Vineyard” 4:34 – “Naboth’s Vineyard” 35:38 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or suggest a story and get all the links to subscribe and review at http://inkandashpod.com! ...
"The Witness for the Prosecution," by Agatha Christie
December 21, 2022 06:40 - 47 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week hear the story of a man accused of murder most foul. Is he innocent or guilty? Only two people know for sure. Find out here! 0:00 – Starting the show! 0:52 – Intro to this week’s story 5:29 – “The Witness for the Prosecution” 46:18 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or suggest a story and get all the links to subscribe and review at http://inkandashpod.com! Fin...
"Empire of the Necromancers," by Clark Ashton Smith
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 35.7 MBToday we venture into weird fiction, with a tale by master of the genre, Clark Ashton Smith. We’ll follow a couple of sorcerers on their path to a life of leisure. But as they use the dark arts to get what they want, how long can they sustain their gluttonous ways? 0:00 – Intro, Apple Podcasts Review 1:11 – Intro to Clark Ashton Smith and this week’s story 5:44 – “Empire of the Necromancers” 28:21 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and ...
"All Gold Canyon," by Jack London
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 51 MBIt’s been a while since we’ve heard from Jack London…let’s remedy that right now with the story of a prospector that gets more than he bargained for in “All Gold Canyon!” 0:00 – Show Intro, Apple Podcasts Review 1:27 – Quick introduction to this week’s story 3:30 – “All Gold Canyon” 45:10 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or suggest a story and get all the links to subscribe ...
"Soldier's Home," by Ernest Hemingway and "A Horseman in the Sky," by Ambrose Bierce
November 02, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week in honor of Veterans Day in the United States, we’ve got two veteran-related stories – one surrounding a recently returned veteran, called “Soldier’s Home,” by Ernest Hemingway, and another from the American Civil War called “A Horseman in the Sky,” by Ambrose Bierce. Enjoy! 0:00 – The news, Apple Podcasts review, YouTube channel, etc. 2:04 – Intro to this week’s authors and stories 7:32 – “Soldier’s Home,” by Ernest Hemingway 21:50 – “A Horseman in the Sky,” by Ambrose...
"Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to You My Lad," by M.R. James
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week, hear a classic ghost story from a true pioneer and first-timer on Ink and Ash, M.R. James! You won’t want to miss “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You My Lad!” 0:00 – The news, New Patron!, Apple Podcasts Review 2:07 – Intro to M.R. James and this week’s story 6:16 – “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad,” by M. R. James 49:02 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/inkandashpod! Submit or ...
"The Judge's House," by Bram Stoker
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week, Bram Stoker returns to the show with a story about a house that is full of rats…and perhaps something more malevolent. 0:00 – Intro, Apple Podcasts Review 2:25 – Intro to Bram Stoker and this week’s story 4:00 – “The Judge’s House” 45:00 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron, leave a review, or find any social media handle here: https://linktr.ee/inkandashpod Or visit the website, http://inkandashpod.com Intro/Outro Music: ...
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue," by Edgar Allen Poe
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBInk and Ash is back! It’s the beginning of Season four, and we’re starting off with a bang – Edgar Allen Poe is today’s author, and he brings us what is widely considered to be the first detective story! 0:00 – Welcome to Season 4! New patrons, Apple Podcast review, etc. 2:40 – A brief intro to Poe and this week’s story 4:53 – “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” by Edgar Allen Poe 1:22:27 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a patron of Ink and Ash! C...
Livestream for the Cure Special: "Click Clack the Rattlebag," by Neil Gaiman + Lovecraft, de Maupassant, and Bloch!
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBLong time no see! Season four is closer than it's ever been (production has started), but in the meantime we've got the annual Livestream for the Cure coming up this Saturday, May 21st. In honor of that event, here is my segment from last year. My segment for this year's event will be Saturday night, 9:00pm Eastern time at twitch.tv/livestreamforthecure. Don't miss this event and help us raise funds for a future immune to cancer!
Livestream For the Cure Special: "The Black Cat" & "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe and "Gabriel-Ernest" by SAKI
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBToday on a special bonus episode of Ink and Ash, hear last year’s Livestream 4 the Cure segment in preparation for this year’s 5Stream for the Cure! Don’t miss the Ink and Ash segment on Saturday night, May 22nd at 10pm Eastern. Stories and prizes – what more do you need? Want a video version of last year’s segment? Here’s the link! 0:00 – The news, what’s up with season 4? What are we doing today? 7:06 – Livestream 4 the Cure 1:07:08 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time!...
"The Corpse Nephew," by Taft McConkie and "The Man in the Moon," by L. Frank Baum
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week on the season e finale of Stories of Yore and Yours, hear two fantastical tales – “The Corpse Nephew,” by listener Taft McConkie, and “The Man in the Moon,” by L. Frank Baum. The next episode you see on the main feed here will be under the new title of Ink and Ash – stay tuned! 0:00 – The news, State of the Show, What to expect during the offseason 4:53 – Intro to this week’s authors and stories 6:15 – “The Corpse Nephew,” by Taft McConkie 14:45 – “The Man in the Moon,”...
"The Hanging Stranger," by Phillip K. Dick
January 20, 2021 13:55 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAn unknown man hangs in the middle of the town square, but the town barely notices. What does it mean? Why is he there? And what's that sound? Find out in Phillip K. Dick's "The Hanging Stranger!" 0:00 – Let’s start the show 1:20 – Intro to this week’s story 2:03 – “The Hanging Stranger” 32:14 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours! Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! ...
Christmas Fairy Tales with The Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen
December 24, 2020 05:51 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week, enjoy some fairy tales based around the Christmas holiday – they may not be traditionally Christmassy as we think of it today, but they both have a central theme that brings home the reason we celebrate. That’s not even to mention lots of updates and a visit with the Searchlight Recipe Book! 0:00 – The news, New Patron!, Apple Podcasts Review, this week’s Searchlight Recipe 5:19 – Intro to this week’s authors and stories 7:39 – “The Fir Tree,” by Hans Christian Andersen ...
"The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm" and "Punch Brothers, Punch!" by Mark Twain
December 09, 2020 05:58 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBToday on the program, hear two stories from our old friend Mark Twain – first he tells of a man’s justified disdain for burglar alarms in “The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm,” and then we hear of his experience with a troublesome earworm in “Punch, Brothers, Punch!” 0:00 – The news, New Patron!, Apple Podcasts Review 3:16 – Intro to this week’s stories 4:50 – “The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm” 18:16 – “Punch, Brothers, Punch!” 28:46 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See ...
"Three Thanksgiving Kisses," by Edward Payson Roe
November 25, 2020 22:08 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Today is a bit of a stripped down episode, for reasons I’ll get into in the intro, so I’ll keep it short here in the description as well. Thank you for listening, and enjoy Edward Payson Roe’s “Three Thanksgiving Kisses!” There’s no timestamps this week, but trust me – the intro is short. 😊 Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours! Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! Email: [email protected] Fa...
"The Veteran," by Stephen Crane
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBToday in a special Veteran’s Day edition of Stories of Yore and Yours, hear what became of old Henry Fleming after The Red Badge of Courage! But not to worry if you’ve never read the book – the story holds up just fine on its own. Happy Veteran’s Day and thank you to all those who served! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:08 – Intro to Stephen Crane and this week’s story 6:12 – “The Veteran” 16:30 – Afterword/Closing the Show 16:46 – What’s coming next we...
"Man Size in Marble," by E. Nesbit - #AlltheHorror
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on Stories of Yore and Yours, #AlltheHorror rolls on with a short story by Edith Nesbit. Those prone marble statues in the cathedral couldn’t be dangerous, right? Find out in today’s episode, with guest voices from Charlene with the Drinking and Screaming podcast, Dragon from Penance RPG, and our good friend Dan from Netflix N Swill! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 2:59 – A Moment with the Searchlight Recipe Book 4:57 – Intro to Edith Nesbit and thi...
"Man Size in Marble" Credits
October 25, 2020 05:00Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Promo Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) A Moment with the Searchlight Recipe Book: Wealthy Life by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5411-wealthy-life- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Review Music: Holiday Weasel by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5517-holi...
"The House of Silence," by E. Nesbit - #AlltheHorror
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBBonus episode! In this #AlltheHorror bonus content, you’ll hear the sixth installment of the Patreon exclusive series Simply Stories! Today, the story of a thief who has some inside information on a huge score, but the place has to be hit at night. But what kind of danger is the thief walking into? Find out in “The House of Silence,” by Edith Nesbit! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:17 – “The House of Silence,” by Edith Nesbit Become a patron of Stories ...
"The Romance of Certain Old Clothes," by Henry James
October 14, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBToday, Henry James brings us the story of two sisters in colonial New England who both wish to marry the same man. What becomes of the sister who isn’t chosen? That’s just the beginning of the story – find out what happens in “The Romance of Certain Old Clothes!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:43 – #AlltheHorror: How this show is involved 2:32 – Intro to Henry James and today’s story 5:49 – “The Romance of Certain Old Clothes” 49:47 – Afterword/Closing...
"The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" Credits
October 14, 2020 05:00Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Paper Flakes by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5695-paper-flakes- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “The Romance of Certain Old Clothes” Intro/Outro Music: Shores of Avalon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4349-shores-of-avalon License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ All sound effects were recorded in-studio, included in the pub...
"The Minister's Black Veil" Credits
September 30, 2020 05:00Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod A Moment with the Searchlight Recipe Book: Wealthy Life by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5411-wealthy-life- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Review Music: Swingland 2 by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6626-swingland-2 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “The Minister’s Black Veil” Intro/Outro Music: The Waltz Of The Kindness by MusicLFiles Lin...
"The Minister's Black Veil," by Nathaniel Hawthorne
September 30, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe local preacher, Mr. Hooper, refuses to show his face to his congregation, choosing instead to wear a black veil. What are his reasons? Will he show his face to anyone? Listen to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic short story and hear about “The Minister’s Black Veil!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:26 – News: What’s the podcast’s new name going to be? 3:43 – A Moment with the Searchlight Recipe Book 4:33 – Intro to Nathaniel Hawthorne and “The Minister’s ...
"The Red Room," by H.G. Wells
September 16, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat horrors lurk within the walls of the red room? Find out in this episode, featuring H.G. Wells’s classic ghost story! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 0:34 – Apple Podcasts Review 0:53 – News, and the future of the show 4:32 – Intro to this week’s story 5:51 – “The Red Room” 29:55 – Afterword/Closing the Show 30:16 – What’s coming next week? See you then! Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours! Livestream 4 the Cure Segment: https...
"The Red Room" Credits
September 16, 2020 05:00Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Ethereal Journey by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6594-ethereal-journey License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “The Red Room” Intro/Outro Music: The Ghost Castle by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6602-the-ghost-castle License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects: All sound effects were recorded in-studio, included in the public d...
"A Star Trap," by Bram Stoker and "The Hunters," by Caroline Roberts
September 02, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week: Stories of Yore and Yours returns from hiatus with two stories! First you’ll hear about a very unique hunting trip, and then you’ll hear a story about the dark side of the theater from a familiar name. Don’t miss “The Hunters” by Caroline Roberts and “A Star Trap” by Bram Stoker! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:35 – Introduction to this week’s authors and stories 6:53 – “The Hunters,” by Caroline Roberts 19:23 – “A Star Trap,” by Bram Stoker ...
"The Hunters" and "A Star Trap" Credits
September 02, 2020 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Promo Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Hunters” Intro/Outro Music: Witch Hunt by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4635-witch-hunt License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects: All sound effects were recorded in-studio, included in the public domain, or provi...
"The Diary of a Madman," by Guy de Maupassant (in One Take)
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWelcome to a special bonus mini-episode! On today's show I’ll be giving you all the latest updates on my upcoming appearance for the fourth annual Livestream for the Cure, and in preparation for that live show, I’m bringing you Guy de Maupassant’s story of a murderer whose deeds were discovered too late. But it’s not like any regular story, my friends. This one comes to you with no safety net. No do-overs, no punch-ins. Get ready for the livestream with a live-to-tape stream, and then join m...
Lots of News, Some New Content, and a Poe Encore!
April 23, 2020 12:39 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week get a big update on free Patreon content, this year’s Livestream for the Cure, and how your reviews can help the fight against Covid-19! Oh…and there’s new content plus a classic Edgar Allan Poe episode! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 7:17 – “Dead Man’s Hate,” by Robert E. Howard 11:01 – “Lake Argo,” by Matthew MacNish 19:10 – “The Tell-Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allan Poe 31:53 – “The Raven,” by Edgar Allan Poe 39:58 – “The Masque of the Red Deat...
Encore: The Humor of Mark Twain and a New Segment!
March 18, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week, catch up on what's been going on and what's coming, and hear a new segment from the Searchlight Recipe Book, first published in 1931! 1:24-5:02 - Intro to Mark Twain and this week's stories 5:03-7:29 - Mark Twain's intro to "The Jumping Frog" 7:30-19:37 - "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" 19:38-26:13 - "The Story of the Bad Little Boy" 26:14-35:06 - "The Story of the Good Little Boy" 35:07-35:59 - Afterword, Final note on "The Jumping Frog" 36:00-37:22...
Encore: "Asleep in Armageddon," by Ray Bradbury
February 19, 2020 15:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBToday on a special encore presentation of Stories of Yore and Yours, get an update on what's going on behind the scenes with this pesky hiatus, along with an encore presentation of one of my favorite stories, "Asleep in Armageddon!" Ray Bradbury’s most well-known work is the novel Fahrenheit 451. But he wasn’t just a novelist. Ray Bradbury was an extremely prolific short story writer. The father of modern sci-fi/fantasy brings us a wild tale of a man who lands on what he thinks is a deserte...
"A Kidnapped Santa Claus," by L. Frank Baum
January 02, 2020 04:28 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWhat? A Christmas episode posting in early January? Well, yeah. I messed up. I’ll tell you about it here and then I’ll bring you a story from the annals of Santa Claus lore. You won’t want to miss that! And yeah, you’ll hear about how I’m taking a short break, but the tease at the end of the show still stands for when I get back. I hope you all had a very happy holiday season, and stay tuned for what’s coming in 2020! 0:00 – Oops! This Christmas episode is very late. What is going on? ...
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," by Ambrose Bierce
December 11, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBAmbrose Bierce was an incredible wordsmith, and his most well-known story is a shining example of his use of language to take a reader on a journey. Sit down, relax, be brought to the edge of your seat, and enjoy this presentation of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 2:55 – Introduction to this week’s story 5:51 – “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” 26:47 – Afterword/Closing the Show 27:06 – What’s coming next week? See you ...
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Credits
December 11, 2019 05:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Emotional - Soft Inspiring Rising Orchestra" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "The Zone" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects:...
"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" & "The Last Leaf," by O. Henry
November 27, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we’ll hear two stories from our good friend O. Henry in a Thanksgiving-themed episode! “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen” is obviously right in the Thanksgiving wheelhouse, and “The Last Leaf” fits right in with the theme as well. But don’t take my word for it – listen now! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:20 – Introduction to this week’s story 2:20 – “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen” 13:38 – “The Last Leaf” 26:44 – Afterword/Closing the Show 2...
"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" & "The Last Leaf" Credits
November 27, 2019 05:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Promo Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Teller of the Tales" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io ...
"Crooked Souls," by Dashiell Hammett
November 13, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week, hear the pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction with one of his first published short stories! It’s a story of a kidnapping that may have more going on under the surface than it seems…don’t miss “Crooked Souls!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 2:13 – Intro to Dashiell Hammett and this week’s story 6:11 – “Crooked Souls” 33:31 – Afterword/Closing the Show 33:51 – What’s coming next week? See you then! Become a patron of Stories of Yore a...
Crooked Souls Credits
November 12, 2019 05:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Promo Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Imagefilm 043" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Crooked Souls” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Hard Boiled" by Kevin...
"The Body Snatcher," by Robert Louis Stevenson
October 30, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week on the final show of October, hear a tale that is based on horrifying true events! Supply and demand drive the economy, but what happens when the demand for dead bodies is high, and the supply is limited? Find out this week! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 4:06 – Intro to Robert Louis Stevenson and “The Body Snatcher” 10:03 – “The Body Snatcher,” by Robert Louis Stevenson 50:14 – Afterword/Closing the Show 53:19 – What’s coming next time? See yo...
"The Body Snatcher," by Robert Louis Sevenson Credits
October 30, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Promo Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Imagefilm 043" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Body Snatcher” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Shores of Avalon"...
Two Original Tales and a Ghost Story
October 23, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday on Stories of Yore and Yours, hear two original tales, including the origin of a certain carved gourd, from a couple of familiar names! On top of that, we’ve got what might be the most interesting backstory for any author we’ve covered yet, along with a ghost story that he penned while living in Japan! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:22 – Introduction to this week’s authors and their stories 7:10 – “Buried,” by K.S. Anglesey 20:16 – “Jack of the Lan...
Two Original Tales and a Ghost Story Credits
October 23, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Promo Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Fliegen" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Buried” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod (http...
"The Repairer of Reputations," by Robert W. Chambers
October 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBYou may already be familiar with The King in Yellow without even realizing it – the collection of short stories published over 130 years ago remains an influential work in modern pop culture. Today, hear the first story in the collection, “The Repairer of Reputations,” and discover Carcosa for yourself… 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 2:19 – Introduction to Robert W. Chambers and The King in Yellow 4:41 – “The Repairer of Reputations” 1:14:06 – Afterword/Cl...