Rish Outcast

  In the final segment of the novella, Brielle Montrose has moved far away from her brother...but does that mean she is also far from his supernatural associate? I hope you have enjoyed this (lengthy) presentation. I think I know which one I plan to do next, but if you have a suggestion, feel free to put it out there. If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE . If you want to supp...

Rish presents the fourth chunk (a technical term) of his novella "My Friend of Misery." Can Brielle Montrose convince her brother to abandon his new best pal? Or is it far too late? If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE . If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE . Logo by Gino "My End of Misery" Moretto.

  Rish is head over heels for this 2026 Horror movie OBSESSION, directed by Curry Barker, which has made a ton of money and garnered a bunch of praise. And while Rish tries to skirt spoilers, here's one: he never quite manages to properly explain why the movie was so scary to him. While we're at it, why not talk about John Collier's "The Chaser," adapted in the first season of The Twilight Zo...

  Rish presents HG Wells's 1897 Science Fiction tale, "The Crystal Egg." It tells us about Mister Cave, an antique shop owner who is oddly protective of a decorative glass egg in the store's possession. Yeah, 1897. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE . If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE . Logo by Gino "The Crystal Smeg" Moretto.

  It's the new normal. Brielle Montrose tries to live her life, while her brother and his new "friend" are living theirs. Afterwards, Rish opens a can of worms talking about bullies (I even considered cutting it out, since the episode was so long, but here we are) and even quotes Nietzsche. Note: These three MFOM episodes were recorded before I realized it was a mistake to attach my microphon...

It's our tenth episode hecktacular! Still waiting on the new bathroom lock, by the way. Rish talks about a patron making accusations on the night the police were called twice.  And an outtake that made Rish cry before recording it. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE . If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE . Logo by Gino "X" Moretto.

  Rish presents one of the most famous Science Fiction stories of the 20th Century, 1954's "The Cold Equations" by Tom Godwin. Afterward, Rish talks about the story at length. How big a shock is the reveal of the stowaway, and what does that say about the reader? What was the hardest part of performing it? If Rish were editing the story now, how much would he cut out? Note: This is one of the...

  In the second section of "My Friend of Misery," little brother Brent has a new friend, and Brielle Montrose is starting to suspect it's not a great idea to spend time with the boogeyman. Afterward, Rish talks about who Brielle is, killing off parents in a story like this, and a ton about child actors. To download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . To support my daft efforts on Patreon, c...

  After a very long introduction, Rish presents the first section of his novella "My Friend of Misery." Teenager Brielle Montrose hears a voice coming from her little brother Brent's room in the middle of the night. And it sure ain't Bluey. Afterward, Rish tells (in excruciating detail) the inspiration for this story, wonders about the genders of the characters, and proposes an assignment for...

  Rish tells a lengthy (interminable?) story about a patron with a wrapped-up object. "Incompetence is about to strike." Also, he encounters The Man In The Stall. Note: I really ought to go back and retroactively retitle all these episodes with lurid titles like this one. If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . Come support me on Patreon  HERE . Logo by Gino "Out,...

  Guest-starring Big Anklevich, Rish airs his daddy issues and simultaneously proclaims his love for 4 Non Blondes' only hit song. They chat about nostalgia, Van Halen, the title of this podcast, and of course, they talk Pixar. And does Big know any Smashmouth lyrics? If you want to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by...

  Rish finishes talking about this year's conference. Look at me, Gino! It's all for you! Rish talks about a writer who only managed to write one book in a year, about meeting a Disney director, about letting your subconscious work out plot details, tries to answer a couple of Marshal Latham questions, and what he has now decided is his favorite Disney animated film. As always, you can downlo...

  The yearly writers conference that Rish goes to has come and gone, and somebody somewhere wanted an episode about it. Be careful what you wish for, son. In this half, Rish asks "Am I arrogant?" He encounters the author of "Dungeon Crawler Carl." He attends a panel by a writer that hogs all the attention, he gets in a bit of a sticky situation, and he goes to a panel with a magical technique...

  Rish presents M.R. James's 1904 spooky story, "The Number Thirteen." A historian in Denmark stays in Room 12 of the local inn . . . but who is in Room 13? And is there even a Room 13? Rish then talks and talks about the ending of the story (and so should you). If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you wish to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino...

  Finishing the presentation of "The Dark Gift." Thanks to you. People are finally starting to notice Nobie Miller . . . a lot of people at the Pickle Days carnival. And they're noticing her a lot. Rish goes to a pretty dark place (no pun intended) with the discussion afterward, but also explains the main character's ridiculous name (still not as bad as the majority of Gen Z names are--Braxto...

  Rish presents the first half of his recent carnival story, "The Dark Gift." Nobie, Eris, and Grump are enjoying the 1992 Pickle Days celebration when Nobie spins a wheel and it stops on something it wasn't supposed to. Afterward, Rish explains the title and inspiration--making this probably the only story he's ever written due to spite. Note: This was not intended to be split into two episo...

  Rish tells more stories about being a security guard. Will it ever stop? Yo, I don't know. In this one, Rish talks about being at the library for one year, as well as the lady who has seizures, and what seems like actual progress with her. He also talks about the relationship between librarians and security, the girl whose first day it wasn't, his limited Spanish-speaking ability, and in a...

  Rish, with special guest Big Anklevich, presents Paul W. Fairman's 1952 story, "Brothers Beyond The Void," about the first man to visit Mars. They also talk about the classic episode of television it inspired. To download this episode, Right-Click  HERE . To support Rish on his Patreon page, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Brother Beyond The Droid" Moretto.

  Rish talks about his family Christmas party and whether his table or his sister's table won the Best Table vote. Also, how did he do with his 2025 goals . . . and would he be foolish enough to make some in 2026? If you want to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Spew Year 2026" Moretto.

 Happy Halloween, kids!  What, it's not Halloween where you are? For an extra-long treat (rather than a trick), Rish presents Daphne du Maurier's 1952 story "The Birds," about an English village beset by flocks of avian killers almost as sick of humanity as you are. Apparently, they once made a film of it. Note: This very nearly was split into two episodes, and only the promise of the gr...

  Rish talks about some experiences with the homeless and homelessness itself, friendship with his boss, bionic implants, going to the library on his day off, and how working as a security guard has changed him. Also, Supergirl. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you wish to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Spin Securely" Moretto.

  For the holiday episode this year, Rish presents his story "The Last Christmas."  Jason finds a box on his doorstep, presumably a present for him . . . but it's one that will change everything.  Enjoy? Note: we'll postpone Episode 317 to next time. Download the file directly by Right-Clicking  HERE . Support me on Patreon  HERE ! Logo by Gino "The Lost Christmas" Moretto...

   ...and the story continues. Here I present the 2025 portion of the story " Door Number Three ," written after considering the original ending unsatisfying/unsatisfactory. Afterward, I'm including the original second half of the first episode, where I talk about what I would do differently if I wrote the tale now (ultimately redundant, since I went ahead and did it). Sorry(ish). If you...

  Rish shares a story from many years ago about a babysitter that discovers a new door in the hallway. It was meant to be a single episode, way back in March or April . . . but then it mutated. Just like your sister-in-law. Remember, you can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . Don't forget, you can support my Patreon by clicking  HERE . Logo by Gino "Dork Number Three" Moret...

  Rish presents A.M. Burrage's 1931 short horror story "Smee." A young man tells of a disturbing experience that happened to him while playing a game similar to Hide & Seek. As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . And of course, you should support my Patreon by clicking  HERE  (they got an extended version of this episode). Logo by Gino "Pee" Moretto.