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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Episodes
"The Repairer of Reputations" Credits
October 16, 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 "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Repairer of Reputations” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Blue Sizzle"...
"The Thing on the Doorstep," by H.P. Lovecraft
October 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBHP Lovecraft was unwittingly one of the fathers of a whole subgenre of horror stories – this one doesn’t fit directly in with his most well-known mythology, but it’s a disturbing tale in its own right. Don’t miss “The Thing on the Doorstep!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:45 – Introduction to this week’s story 2:28 – “The Thing on the Doorstep” 1:04:42 – Afterword/Closing the Show 1:05:29 – What’s coming next week? See you then! Become a patron o...
"The Thing on the Doorstep" Credits
October 09, 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 "Clear Waters" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Thing on the Doorstep” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Anxiety" by Ke...
"The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Allan Poe
October 02, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWelcome to Season Three of Stories of Yore and Yours! This week, as we’ve done for the first two season premieres, we’ll hear from Edgar Allan Poe with his classic story, “The Fall of the House of Usher!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:40 – Introduction to this week’s story 3:53 – “The Fall of the House of Usher” 48:05 – Afterword/Closing the Show 49:31 – What’s coming next week? See you then! Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours! H...
Season 3 Episode 1 Credits
October 02, 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 "Dreams Become Real" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Fall of the House of Usher” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io ...
Mini Episode: "A Man with Two Lives," by Ambrose Bierce
August 26, 2019 18:29 - 9 minutes - 9.6 MBSeason 3 is on the way, but for now, enjoy this quick story by Ambrose Bierce along with what’s been going on since you last heard from the show! 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] Facebook: facebook.com/syypodcast Twitter: @syypodcast Instagram: @syypodcast
Patreon Bonus Episode: "The Turn of the Screw," Part One
July 03, 2019 13:25 - 55 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this special bonus episode, visit the infamous Bly Manor in the first installment of the patron-only series, “The Turn of the Screw,” by Henry James! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:14 – Intro to Henry James and this week's story 6:42 – “The Turn of the Screw,” Part 1 53:41 – Afterword/Closing the Show Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours and hear the rest of the series! I was honored to be a guest on the most recent episode of The ...
"The Lady or the Tiger?" and "The Discourager of Hesitancy," by Frank R. Stockton
May 29, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week on the season finale of Stories of Yore and Yours, join Shawn in looking back on the past season and the show’s run thus far, plus a look at what’s coming up, and of course you won’t want to miss Frank R. Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?” and “The Discourager of Hesitancy”! Did you miss the Livestream for the Cure segment featuring SYY? Go to bit.ly/livesyy at the 11:50:00 mark, and you can still see it! And don’t forget to donate to the cause at livestreamforthecure.com! ...
Season 2 Episode 13 Credits
May 29, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Angel Share" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Lady or the Tiger?” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Midnight Tale" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: The following were provided by fre...
Two More Original Submissions: "The 10th of May" and "Stargazing"
May 22, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week, don’t miss the last season two installment of original stories submitted by listeners! Today we’ve got two tales that on the surface seem like love stories, but are they really? Listen to find out! PATREON PROMOTION: Sign up to be a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours between now and May 29th, and you’ll receive all the merchandise the show produces! (Laptop stickers, magnets, bookmarks) In addition, if we have 15 total patrons by that date, I’ll do at least one live reading...
Season 2 Episode 12 Credits
May 22, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: “Bass Meant Jazz,” by Kevin MacLeod “The 10th of May” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Sad Trio" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-studio “Stargazing” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Heartbreaking" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incom...
"A Piece of Steak," by Jack London
May 15, 2019 05:05 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBYou might look at the title and think, “What?” Then you see that Jack London wrote it and you think, “Maybe he’s feeding steak to a dog of some sort?” Then I tell you it’s a boxing story, and you might say, “Those are a thing?” Well, they are a thing. But wait! It’s not just some story of a big boxing match. It’s actually not that at all. It’s much more than that. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! PATREON PROMOTION: Sign up to be a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours bet...
Season 2 Episode 11 Credits
May 15, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: “Flutey Jazz,” by Kevin MacLeod “A Piece of Steak” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Immersed" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-studio or provided by https://www.soundeffectsplus.com/
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories - "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin," "How the Camel Got His Hump," & "The Elephant's Child"
May 08, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBRemember “The Cat that Walked By Himself” back in the eighth episode of Season One? Well Rudyard Kipling is back with more Just So Stories! Listen and hear, O Best Beloved, as I relate to you the origins of the camel’s hump, the rhino’s skin, the whale’s throat, and the elephant’s trunk in this week’s episode! PATREON PROMOTION: Sign up to be a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours at http://bit.ly/supportsyy between now and May 29th, and you’ll receive all the merchandise the show produ...
Season 2 Episode 10 Credits
May 08, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Backbay Lounge” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Just So Stories” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Winner Winner!" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-stu...
"The Signal Man," by Charles Dickens, Plus Two Original Stories by K.S. Anglesey!
May 01, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week join Shawn in exploring three short stories that delve into the supernatural in very different ways, featuring two original works by K.S. Anglesey and “The Signal Man” by Charles Dickens! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 4:05 – Intro to K.S. Anglesey, Charles Dickens, and their stories 8:44 – “Saving Sasquatch,” by K.S. Anglesey 16:43 – “Your Application Has Been Processed,” by K.S. Anglesey 19:20 – “The Signal Man,” by Charles Dickens 46:40 – ...
"The Tower of the Elephant," by Robert E. Howard
April 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBConan the Cimmerian seeks the "Heart of the Elephant." What is that, and will he succeed? Tune in this week to find out!! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:43 – Intro to Robert E. Howard by Rob from Interrupted Tales! 6:29 – Intro to “The Tower of the Elephant” 8:07 – “The Tower of the Elephant,” by Robert E. Howard 1:05:06 – Afterword/Closing the Show 1:06:20 – What’s coming next week? See you then! Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Yours! ...
Season 2 Episode 8 Credits
April 24, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Master Disorder" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Tower of the Elephant” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) In-Story Music: Music from https://filmmusi...
"The Bet" and "A Defenseless Creature," by Anton Chekhov
April 17, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week, join Shawn in experiencing two stories by Anton Chekhov, one of the most influential short story authors in literary history! Enjoy “The Bet” and “A Defenseless Creature!” Who will win the bet that lasts for 15 years? Just who is the “defenseless creature?” Find out today! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:29 – Two guest appearances this week! 5:04 – Intro to Anton Chekhov and this week’s stories 10:07 – “The Bet” 26:59 – “A Defenseless Creatur...
Season 2 Episode 7 Credits
April 17, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: "Porch Swing Days - slower" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Bet” Music: "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-studio or provided by https://www.soundeffe...
Two More Original Tales, Through the Eyes of Children
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, we feature two original stories from the perspective of children. How close are you to your inner child? Listen to this episode and you just might find out… 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:04 – Intro to today’s authors and stories 6:08 – “Winter Sun,” by Scout Roux 26:42 – “A Religious Experience,” by Kayla Knight 28:56 – Afterword/Closing the Show 30:22 – What’s coming next week? See you then! Become a patron of Stories of Yore and Y...
Season 2 Episode 6 Credits
April 10, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Somewhere Sunny" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Winter Sun” Intro/Outro/In-story Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Sovereign" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) In-Story Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "NewsSti...
"The Inexperienced Ghost" and "The Magic Shop," by H.G. Wells
April 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBH.G. Wells is mainly known for his science fiction work, and we’ll certainly feature his sci-fi in a future episode, but today join Shawn as he shines a light on two of Wells’s lesser-known stories – the tale of a ghost who isn’t sure what he’s doing, and a magic shop that isn’t quite what it seems! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:25 – Introduction to H.G. Wells and today’s stories 17:03 – “The Inexperienced Ghost” 37:05 – “The Magic Shop” 1:01:44 – Aft...
Season 2 Episode 5 Credits
April 03, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Kings of Tara" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Inexperienced Ghost” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Thinking Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-...
Two Mysteries from Masters of the Genre - Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle
March 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week, experience two stories from two masters of the crime and mystery genre. First, Agatha Christie brings us her first published short story featuring detective extraordinare Hercule Poirot, then Arthur Conan Doyle leaves Sherlock Holmes on the sidelines to bring us a story from the perspective of the accused. Don’t miss it! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:24 – Intro to Agatha Christie and this week’s stories 10:36 – “The Million Dollar Bond Robbery,...
Season 2 Episode 4 Credits
March 27, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Almost New" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Million Dollar Bond Robbery” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Scheming Weasel (faster version)" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Guest Voice: Esme Farq...
Two Dark Original Stories by VP Morris and Splatter Saint
March 20, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBIt’s time for this season’s first installment of original stories submitted by listeners! Don’t miss two stories from V.P. Morris and Splatter Saint, and let Shawn guide you into the dark places that these authors will take you. Trigger warning: the first story this week contains a scene of domestic violence. 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:14 – Intro to this week’s authors and stories 5:15 – “Nature is Cruel and So Am I,” by V.P. Morris 33:17 – “Awoken,”...
Season 2 Episode 3 Credits
March 20, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "White" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Nature is Cruel But So am I” Music: "Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-studio or provided by https://www.soundeffectsplus.co...
Stories from the American Old West: "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and "The Girl Who Got Rattled"
March 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week, Stories of Yore and Yours visits the American West for tales from the California Gold Rush. Visit a town looking to rid itself of moral ne’er-do-wells in “The Outcasts of Poker Flat,” and check in with an Easterner who doesn’t quite know what she’s gotten herself into in “The Girl Who Got Rattled,” which was the basis of a story told in the recent Coen Brothers anthology, “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:42 – Breaking...
Season 2 Episode 2 Credits
March 13, 2019 04:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Breaktime" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Patreon Music Bed: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Funky One" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: ...
"The Pit & the Pendulum," by Edgar Allan Poe
March 06, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBIn the Season 2 premiere, join host Shawn Ennis in visiting the horrors of the Inquisition through the mind of Edgar Allan Poe in his tale of suspense, terror, and…hope? Don’t miss it! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 2:58 – Intro to this week’s story 4:55 – “The Pit and the Pendulum” 44:12 – Afterword/Closing the Show 45:00 – What’s coming next week? See you then! This week’s podcast partner: Dear Murder Street Website iTunes Twitter: @MurderS...
Season 2 Episode 1 Credits
March 06, 2019 06:00Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “The Pit and the Pendulum” Intro/Outro Music: “The Land of the Dead,” by Rafael Krux Sound Effects: The following were provided by freesound.org under the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...
One More Bonus Mini-Episode Before Season 2!
February 13, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat’s going on in the land of Stories of Yore and Yours? It’s been almost two months since we’ve talked, so first of all…welcome back and thanks for downloading! Today you’ll hear two quick stories from Mark Twain and Ambrose Bierce, and there’s updates on Season Two (premieres March 6!), some recent and future collaborations (A livestream to raise money for cancer research!), and the new Patreon page! Now you can help support the show through Patreon and earn some rewards while you’re help...
Bonus Mini Episode Credits
February 13, 2019 05:59Intro/Outro Music: "Funkeriffic,” by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “About Barbers” Intro/Outro Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "March of the Spoons" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound Effects: All sound effects recorded in-studio or provided...
Christmas Special 2018: "The Gift of the Magi," & "How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats," w/Special Guest Sharon Jewell
December 19, 2018 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBMerry Christmas! For the first annual Stories of Yore and Yours Christmas Special, Shawn Ennis narrates two Christmas stories sure to warm the heart of all who listen. First, join Shawn and special guest Sharon Jewell for the tale of a married couple who sacrifice their finest possessions in order to give each other meaningful gifts in “The Gift of the Magi,” then the story of whether a certain man in a red suit is able to visit children in even the most difficult of circumstances in “How Ch...
Bonus Episode by Request - Irish Folklore
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this special between-seasons bonus episode, join Shawn Ennis and special guests Kayla (from Get Grimm) and The Narrator (from Mythical) for three pieces out of a volume called “Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry!” You’ll also hear about a couple of recent collaborations and the latest on Season 2 of Stories of Yore and Yours! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 5:40 – Kayla from Get Grimm introduces W.B. Yeats and “The Stolen Child” 9:37 – “The Stole...
A Very Special Episode of Stories of Yore and Yours
November 02, 2018 16:20 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBTune in for a quick update on the present and future of Stories of Yore and Yours. The show isn't going anywhere, but there's big things on the horizon as we move to a season format!
Episode 27: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," by Washington Irving
October 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHappy Halloween! In this Halloween special episode, experience the classic story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman – “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” by Washington Irving! You may have read this one in school, or you may not have…but you haven’t heard it like this. Before you send the kids out trick-or-treating (or go yourself,) brush up on an old New York legend and close out the month with a great story! 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 1:30 – A differe...
Episode 26: Four More Original Spooky Stories with Moxie Labouche, Augie Peterson, Iona Douglas, and John Bowie!
October 24, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn the penultimate week of October, Stories of Yore and Yours brings you FOUR original spooky tales! This week, we’ll visit places as exotic as the deep sea, and as seemingly mundane as your own backyard. But make no mistake – wherever we go, the cares will find us. Join host Shawn Ennis as he brings you stories from Moxie Labouche, Augie Peterson, Iona Douglas, and John Bowie! Moxie Labouche's Show: Your Brain on Facts Augie Peterson's Website/Podcast: The Short Stories of Augie Peterso...
Episode 25: More October Spooks with "The Pale Man," by Julius Long and "The Phantom Coach," by Amelia B. Edwards
October 17, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBWeek three of Stories of Yore and Yours's first October is here! This week, we'll hear yet another entry from the Weird Tales catalog with Julius Long's "The Pale Man," and Amelia B. Edwards brings us the story of a man who takes quite an unexpected journey in just trying to get home to his wife during a snowstorm. 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 2:46 – Intro to this week’s authors and stories 6:14 – “The Pale Man,” by Julius Long 20:10 – “The Phantom Coach...
Episode 24: Two Original Horror Tales by M. Grant Kellermeyer and Moxie Labouche
October 10, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week, October’s scary stories continue with two original pieces! First up is the story by M. Grant Kellermeyer of a man who finds a cool old watch while strolling on the beach and takes it home. What could be wrong with something like that? The second story, by Moxie Labouche, is one where the less you know going in, the better. Don’t miss two scary stories by two excellent writers! M. Grant Kellermeyer’s website: https://www.oldstyletales.com/ Moxie Labouche’s podcast/website: ...
Episode 23: Five Stories by the Innovator of Cosmic Horror, H.P. Lovecraft
October 03, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBIt’s the first week of October, and that means it’s time for some horror. We’re starting off with a doozy. This week, Shawn tackles one of the more complex and controversial authors to be featured to this point on the show. Grab some headphones and settle in for H.P. Lovecraft like you’ve never heard him before! We’ll get into the man himself (including the racist elephant in the room,) the writings, and the influence he’s had on horror since his death 80 years ago. But that’s just the intro...
Episode 22: The Executioner Beckons in Robert Barr's "The Hour and the Man"
September 26, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week, join Shawn Ennis and hear Robert Barr’s tale of a prince and a robber, and how deception isn’t always a one-way street. 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:25 – Intro to Robert Barr and this week’s story 6:07 – “The Hour and the Man” 24:56 – Afterword/Closing the Show 25:41 – What’s coming next week? See you then! This week’s podcast partner: Varmints! Website: www.blazingcariboustudios.com/varmints Social Media: @varmintspodcast Hav...
Episode 21: Kathleen Norris and the Long Road to Happiness in "Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby"
September 19, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 58 MBIn two weeks, we’ll kick off a slate of October shows that promise to offer all kinds of creeps, spooks, and scares. So this week, let’s have a feel-good story, shall we? Join host Shawn Ennis for Kathleen Norris’s tale of an unexpected, and somewhat circuitous path to happiness with “Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby!” 0:00 – What is this, who am I, what are we doing here? 3:44 – Intro to Kathleen Norris and this week’s story 4:39 – “Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby” 30:01 – Afterword/Closing ...
Episode 20: Ray Bradbury Gives a Glimpse Into the Abyss with "Asleep in Armageddon"
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MBRay 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 deserted planet, that through a stroke of luck has a breathable atmosphere. But all is not as it seems. Join Shawn Ennis in experiencing this week’s story. Whether or not you’ve read “Asleep in Armageddon,” you’ve never heard it like this! ...
Episode 19: The Everyday People and Twist Endings of O. Henry
September 05, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 73.6 MBArtist, author, one-time shepherd, widower, convicted embezzler…O. Henry was a lot of things, and his stories are an illustration of how everyday people can get themselves into – and sometimes out of – extraordinary jams. Don’t miss the wit and unpredictability of William Porter/O. Henry in this week’s episode of Stories of Yore and Yours, featuring “The Cop and the Anthem” and “A Retrieved Reformation,” by O. Henry! 0:00 – Let’s get the party started right 3:42 – Intro to O....
Episode 18: "The Necklace" & "Found on a Drowned Man," by Guy de Maupassant
August 29, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week, join host Shawn Ennis as he narrates two short stories by a master of the genre, Guy de Maupassant! As a side note, these are the first stories we’ve done on the show that were not originally published in English. How much French will you hear? Can Shawn even do a French accent? There’s only one way to find out… 0:00 – Let’s get this party started, shout-outs, review 4:46 – Intro to Guy de Maupassant and this week’s stories 9:32 – “The Necklace” 26:36 – “Found on a Dro...
Episode 17: Stories from Reddit
August 22, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThis week, join host Shawn Ennis in discovering three authors with original sci-fi stories from the r/shortstories subreddit on Reddit.com! Don't miss "The Great Surface," "#NotAllGhosts," and "Subject C!" 0:00 – Intro, leave a review and contact the show! 2:40 – Intro to this week’s stories and authors 4:15 – “The Great Surface,” by Jevan Thompson 14:09 – “#NotAllGhosts,” by Denatured_Enzyme 23:33 – “Subject C,” by nyarlladnar 36:34 – Afterword/Closing the Show 37:19 – Wh...
Episode 16: "The Empty House," by Algernon Blackwood
August 15, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBFor as long as there have been bumps in the night, there have been haunted house stories. This week, we’ve got a great one for you. If you’re not familiar with Algernon Blackwood, you’re getting quite the introduction with his timeless story, “The Empty House,” which tells the story of a house that is anything but. 0:00 – Intro, leave a review and contact the show! 1:50 – Intro to Algernon Blackwood and “The Empty House” 5:35 – “The Empty House,” by Algernon Blackwood 41:25 – Aft...
Episode 15: "Tobermory" and "The Lumber Room," by Saki
August 08, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBRemember when you were a kid, and you thought the adults were unreasonable and out to get you? What if you were right? And what if you could outsmart them? H.H. Munro, otherwise known as Saki, has something to say about that. And he’s also here to take the haughty down a few notches, in this particular case using…a talking cat? Don’t miss this week’s episode to see exactly what we’re talking about! 0:00 – Intro & iTunes Review 1:07 – Leave your own review/submit your stories & reques...