Rish Outcast

  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...

  Rish and Big Anklevich move into the Skynet era, as they talk about using A.I. to create (and replace) their story covers.  They talk about a dozen or so covers, and their struggles to improve them.  Check out  THIS PAGE  of the blog to see the various images (or  https://rishoutfield.blogspot.com/2024/04/under-covers-2-images.html , if you're nasty).  Of cours...

  Rish presents the third--and longest--chunk of his Sci-Fi/Horror novella "Ten Thousand Coffins."  So, there are now three awakened humans aboard the  Dawn Breaks,  and one vampire. Or is it two and two? Afterward, a bit about the Skipper, and is it just me, or is Rish more defensive of this story than usual? If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you...

  Rish and Big Anklevich get together to talk about the cover art they created for Rish's stories, mostly in 2023. Apparently, some of Rish's past covers were so bad, that even he couldn't let them stand. Note: There is an accompanying blog post at my blog, with all of the images discussed. Check it out  HERE  or here:  https://rishoutfield.blogspot.com/2024/03/under-covers-ima...

Rish presents the second section of his novella "Ten Thousand Coffins." Medtech Brook Lisst has seen the hand of the intruder on the ship . . . a vampire's hand. But vampires don't really exist, do they? To download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . To support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Many Coffins Died To Bring Us This Information" Moretto.

  Rish and Marshal got together to go the annual writers conference, and talk about the highs and lows, the encouragement, the Energon collected, and their brains filling up.   And hey, no screaming babies this year! If you want to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support me on Patreon, go  HERE . If you want to check out Marshal's Patreon, go ...

  At long last, Rish presents the first section of his Sci-Fi/Horror piece "Ten Thousand Coffins." Onboard her colony ship, Medtech Brook Lisst finds a sleeper pod that has become a coffin . . . but what will find her? As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking  HERE .  They've already got Part II! Logo b...

  Rish does his annual episode about the Lara Demming series, specifically talking about " Bundling Made Easy " and " Here To Help ." Note: Recorded over three sessions in two different months, expect plenty of repetition in this one.  Yay! If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you would like to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . If you like piña colad...

  Rish presents Ambrose Bierce's 1890 story "An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge."  Remember that one? Note: Over  on my Patreon , this was a double-episode, with a second Bierce story, "The Eyes of the Panther." If you want to download it, just Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support Rish on Patreon, as a sort of last meal before his execution, click  HERE . Logo by Gino...

  Back in 2023*, Rish recorded a sprawling episode, ostensibly about the winter, but much more about writing and sports and being an extra in a Clint Eastwood film, and the MATRIX sequels, podcasting, and Stephen King, "The Adventure of the German Student" by Washington Irving, and WHEN HARRY MET SALLY.   You know, the usual. To download this episode, Right-Click  HERE . To sup...

  Rish gets together with Cousin Ryan to talk about toy-selling . . . for the last time? Spoiler: Maybe. As always, please download the file by Right-Clicking  HERE . And pretty please support my Patreon by clicking  HERE . Logo by Gino "Have Toys, Will Unravel" Moretto.

  Rish shares Ray Bradbury's 1969 tale "Night Call, Collect."  Just let it go to voicemail, kids. Warning: Some sound quality issues. If downloading the episode appeals to you, Right-Click  HERE . If supporting me on Patreon would please you, click  HERE . As always, the logo was created by Gino "Night Call . . . Erect" Moretto.

  Rish likes New Years, and talks a bit about that.  He looks at the many goals he failed at in 2023 and sets a few for 2024.  He answers a couple of questions from listeners, and despite this episode ending up obscenely long, reads "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert W. Service. Why?  Because he thought you would like it. To download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . To...

  Rish talks about the recent comic convention he went to with his nephew and Cousin Ryan.   Warning: He could not come up with a better episode title. Darn it, if you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . Damn it, if you'd like to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . &!@* it, the logo was created by Gino "Leprechaun Artist" Moretto.

  Alright, here's the second half of my Dead & Breakfast holiday-ish tale, "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories," where coworkers gather to share their experiences at the Noble Oaks Bed & Breakfast.  Enjoy? To download the episode, just Right-Click  HERE . To support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Hairy Ghost Stories" Moretto.

 So, due to the holidays,  I'm going to switch Episodes 267 and 266 , and we'll get the latter in a couple of weeks.  You'll survive, I'm pretty sure. Rish presents half of his Dead & Breakfast story "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories" for the holidays.  Apologies in advance. If you want to download it, just Right-Click  HERE . If you want to support Rish on Patreon...

  Rish performs M.R. James's 1904 story "Oh Whistle, and I'll Come To You, My Lad."  No whistling, please. Note: I just discovered that there was a famous 17th Century poem/song called OWAICTYML, and this is named after that.  Makes the story cooler somehow. > To download the episode, just Right-Click  HERE . To support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "T**ty W...

  Big Anklevich joins Rish for his Gerald & Bjorn sketch "Sleeping Near The Enemy."  Then they talk about spousal abuse . . . like you do. Download the episode directly by Right-Clicking  THIS LINK . Support my arse on Patreon by clicking  THIS ONE . Logo by Gino "Slurping Near the Enemy" Moretto.

  In one of those oversharing episodes, Rish ponders why he cares what people think of him.  Warning: BTTF and TMI. To download this episode, Right-Click  HERE . To support Rish on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "I Do Care, Kids" Moretto.