One short story shared weekly!

Half Baked Tales Podcast

Fiction EN ↓ 19 episodes

Short stories that shove imagination in head first and leave hesitation at the door. Victoria writes and shares one half-way-thought-through tale every week (Friday on Substack, Tuesday on Podcast). Get a taste at the Half-Baked Tales Substack! Logo by Garrow Wilson victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

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One short story shared weekly!

Episodes

Half Baked Tale #36 - Squirrely Girl part 1 07.07.2026 12:29

COMEDY/DRAMA - Karin spices up a workplace conference... Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Production and music by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half-Baked Tale #35 - Pleasing the Panic 01.07.2026 19:04

HORROR - A middle-aged man is ensnared by a ghoulish demon Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Production and music by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #34 - Pious Betrayal 23.06.2026 19:41

FANTASY/DRAMA - A priestess will do what she must to preserve a holy cave. Written and ready by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Production and music by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Podcast #33 - The Legacy's Keeper 16.06.2026 16:45

FANTASY/HEROES QUEST - An old woman is faced with a long anticipated, and unwanted, adventure Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Production and music by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #32 - Scapecat 09.06.2026 11:04

This week...A community of cats is overcome with paranoia after a local tragedy Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Production and music by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #31 - The Beating Ground 03.06.2026 17:17

This episode follows Ilena, a very small girl in an even smaller village, who is her generations only hope. Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Music and production by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #30 - Through the Glass is Green 20.05.2026 10:55

A dystopian sci-fi following Nidry, a rogue scout from the underground caves, who's captured and held in a mysteriously lush location. Skip to 4:25 if you’ve already read Half Baked Tale #18 - Point Me Home Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo-Stewart Production and music by Jamie Giambalvo-Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

Half Baked Tale #29 - I can't ride my bike with no handlebar 12.05.2026 12:10

Co-workers navigate a new city...and new emotions. Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Production and music by Jamie Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #28 - Patrice in the City 05.05.2026 18:52

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Production and music by Jamie Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #27 - I'm Down Here 28.04.2026 11:15

There's a party in her loft...but she's not invited! Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Production and music by Jamie Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #26 - The Saint 21.04.2026 11:27

Half Baked Tale #25 - Brooklyn Witch 14.04.2026 18:35

Half Baked Tale #24 - First Steps part 2 07.04.2026 16:04

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Production and music by Jamie Stewart Half Baked Tales logo by Garrow Wilson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #23 - The Scam of a Century 31.03.2026 11:04

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Music and production by Jamie Stewart Logo by Garrow Wilson Mentions: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #22 - First Steps part 1 24.03.2026 10:49

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Production and music by Jamie Stewart Mentions: Penny Dreadfuls Podcast The Blindboy Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #21 - Will the Sun Set part 2 17.03.2026 11:58

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Production and music by Jamie Stewart This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #20 - Will the Sun Set 10.03.2026 9:37

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Produced and music by Jamie Stewart This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half Baked Tale #19 - Prometheus Unplugged 03.03.2026 8:51

Written and read by Victoria Giambalvo Produced by Jamie Stewart This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit victoriagiambalvo.substack.com

Half-Baked Tale #18 - Point Me Home 25.02.2026 5:28