Rish Outcast

  So, here we are, the last segment of the 2019 "Lara & The Witch" novella. Lara Demming has been targeted by a supernatural enemy, and what's worse, he now knows where she is. Here's a link to the  Collection Volume 1 audiobook , now available! If you want to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "You're...

  Better late than never? Rish looks back at his 2024 goals, and sets new ones for 2025. Happy New Year to all! Download the file directly by Right-Clicking  HERE . Support me on Patreon  HERE ! Logo by Gino "New (Zealand) Year's" Moretto.

  Rish talks about his car problems, and shares the third segment of his "Lara & The Witch" story. Lara Demming has started to mistrust Holcomb and her power over her. Does her magical pendant work or not? Buy "Lara: Volume I" at  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVKZX9S9 To download this episode, Right-Click  HERE .  To support me over on Patreon, click  HERE .  Go on...

  Due to car problems, Rish shares the second segment of his "Lara & The Witch" story. Is Holcomb acting strangely, or is Lara's pendant not working? And if it isn't, what does that mean? If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you would like to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "In Good Pants" Moretto.

  Just in time for something, Rish presents the first segment of his Lara & The Witch story, "You're In Good Hands." Here's the link to the Lara & The Witch: Volume 1 collection:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP7JZYVM Here's a link to the first L&TW story, "Like A Good Neighbor:"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbkHKDgjdxo To download the episode, Right-Click  HERE...

  In lieu of a Christmas story this year, Rish shares his holiday-adjacent story "The Baleful." No apologies, though. As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking  HERE .  They're three shows ahead! Logo by Gino "The Toenailful" Moretto.

  Rish talks about trying to get a job as a security guard. Yes, that Rish. If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you would like to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Knob Description" Moretto.

  Rish performs Roald Dahl's 1948 story "Man From The South." Smoke 'em if you got 'em. To download this episode, Right-Click  HERE .  To support me over on Patreon, click  HERE .  Do it for the children.  Logo by Gino "Man From The South Hemisphere" Moretto.

  Just in time to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller, Rish talks to Marshal and Big about movies that scared them.  What scared you? Flicks mentioned include: THE SHINING (1980) CREEPSHOW (1982) PET SEMATARY (1989) A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) JAWS (1975) PHANTASM II (1988) THE RING (2002) AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON...

  Long overdue, Rish presents H.P. Lovecraft's lengthy story "The Rats in the Walls," a Horror/Adventure hybrid from nearly exactly a century ago. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you wish to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "The Brats In The Halls" Moretto.

  Rish presents a new--and rather frustrating--short story called "I've Got A Secret." Strange goings-on are afoot at the library.   Enjoy? You can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . You can support my Patreon by clicking  HERE .  Logo by Gino "Secret Agent Man" Moretto.

  After a wait of more than a month, Rish answers more questions from listeners*, including insight into the Cheesy Street Chalupa, and presents a short excerpt from his forthcoming novel "Balms & Sears." *Questions from Rob Broughton, Keith Teklits, Marshal Latham, Letruvia Kambatta, and Brian Saur. If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . Because of Archive.org's...

  I present Robert Bloch's 1951 short story, "The Man Who Collected Poe." Imagine the ultimate collection a fan could possess . . . what might it include? Note: I mention the film "Torture Dungeon" a few times. The film was actually 1967's TORTURE GARDEN.  Sorry, boss. Download the file directly by Right-Clicking  HERE . Support me on Patreon  HERE ! Logo by Gino "The Moe Who C...

  Rish presents his 2013 Triple Word Score story "Greetings From The Ninth Sector." Try to ignore the centipedes. Download the file directly by Right-Clicking  HERE . Support me on Patreon  HERE ! Logo by Gino "Undercover Brother" Moretto.

  Rish answers questions from listeners*, and plugs his next audio collection (buy it  here ). Note: Due to unforeseen delays, this episode had to be split in two, and something I refer to at the beginning never actually appears. Sorry, kids. If you discover more disturbing errors, let me know. *Questions from Rob Broughton, Keith Teklits, even Gino Moretto. To download the episode, Righ...

  Rish presents his time travel(ish) story "Olivia Rewinds." Our gal Olivia and her boyfriend break up, but then she can whatever she wishes . . . just like you. Note: This is NOT the Valentine's Day episode.  To download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . To support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Be Kind Rewind" Moretto.

  Rish presents M.R. James's 1904 story "The Mezzotint." A shame there's no figures in that painting--someone could do a series of videos talking about figures. If you want to download this episode, Right-Click  HERE .  To support Rish on Patreon, click  HERE .  Logo by Gino "The Mezzobint" Moretto.  Sorry, I was under the impression "bint" was a more offensive word t...

  Rish talks about defying the expectations of TOP GUN 2 and A THOUSAND WORDS ( warning: spoilers ). Then he presents his sketch " Study Group ," with help from Big Anklevich, Marshal Latham, some British guy, and Tena Kolakowski. If you want to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . If you want to be where the people are, go&nb...

  Rish performs Stephen King's 1981 short story "The Jaunt." In this dark Sci-Fi tale, a father tells his nervous family how the Jaunt came to be before they take off to Mars. Note: This episode has been a long time in coming, longer than you think. You there, to download this episode, Right-Click  HERE .  To support me over on Patreon, click  HERE .  You know you want to....

  Inspired by Big Anklevich and Taylor Swift, Rish talks about some of his favorite unhappy endings. Warning: Spoilers abound! Timecodes (unreliable) Invasion of the Body Snatchers  (1978) - 20:02 Halloween: Season of the Witch  - 25:20 Se7en  - 28:45 Buffy the Vampire Slayer  (Normal Again) - 31:05 Pet Sematary  - 35:15 The Mist  - 37:25 Planet of the Apes &nbsp...

  After running "Eyes of the Panther" a few months back, Rish presents Val Lewton's 1930 short story "The Bagheeta," that may or may not be about a panther that turns into a woman. Warning: Singing. If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you would like to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "The Hag-Beatah" Moretto.

Rish ruminates about Heinlein's Rules For Writing, first readers, and his newest story collection. Then he and Big talk about what a terrible barterer Rish is, and present an interaction they call "Marvin Haggler." As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking  HERE . Logo by Gino "Marvin Shaggler" Moretto. Oh, and he...

  Rish shares--against his better judgement--his recent story "Happy Birthday, Mister Cundy." Ashley is a caring and sympathetic nurse, even when it comes to the nastiest old man on the floor. It happens to be his birthday, and you know what they say about no good deeds. Warning: Unsubtle politics. You can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . You can support my Patreon by clicking...

  In a nearly-lost episode, Rish performs "Our Lady of the Shadows," by Tony Richards.  An American in Paris encounters a helpful, friendly guide . .  but is he friendly?  Or helpful?  Or a guide? Warning: Bad French. Note: This was recorded before I had been to Europe, in case that seems incongruous. To download this episode, Right-Click  HERE .  To support Rish...

  Rish finishes up his " Ten Thousand Coffins " reading. The  Dawn Breaks  is pretty big, but there's only room on the ship for either Brooklyn Lisst or the Ledouceur creature. Afterward, Rish answers half a question from Abbie Hilton, and talks about where the story could go from here. Note: The sound gets a bit rough before the end . . . but hey, you knew that going in. Be a sport...