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Episode 78: Hang Up And Try Again by Derek L. Palmer

Posted in Comedy, Derek L. Palmer, Fantasy, Short Story on August 8, 2010 by dunesteef

Teenager, Afton McCarthy, encounters a rather unusual video game in the local mall’s arcade, the Magic Phone Booth. She and her friend Brenda discover that it’s not quite a game, but is exactly what it advertises itself to be.
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Afterward, Big and Rish ask themselves, “Who you gonna call?” They also welcome a celebrity guest, of sorts. Many offensive comments abound, but what else is new?

Special thanks to Michael Eliyahou, Lizanne Herd, Julie Hoverson, and Abigail Hilton for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Julie Hoverson’s 19 Nocturne Boulevard Podcast
Lizanne Herd’s Site
Abbie Hilton’s Cowry Catcher’s Site
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music was Way Too Much by Leslie Hunt.
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Page 63: Like Cat And Dog by Michael Stone

Posted in Action, Fantasy, Horror, Michael Stone, Short Story on June 2, 2010 by dunesteef

Sophie is a bartender…and a were-leopard. All she wants to do is be left alone, but an annoying patron has run afoul of the local pack leader. Now it’s up to Sophie to do something about it. bloopers

Afterward, Big and Rish ask if this can be considered a werewolf story, Rish says many offensive things and tries to burn bridges with the author, and Big brings you Round 3 of the Anti-Cat Association Round Table discussion.

Special thanks to Bryan Lincoln for producing this week’s story. Also, special thanks to L. “Scribe” Harris of the Pendragon Variety Podcast, Liz Lincoln, Bryan Lincoln, Rebecca Lincoln, and John Lincoln for lending their voices to today’s episode.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

Related Links:
Michael Stone’s Website
The Pendragon Variety Podcast
Bryan Lincoln’s Iocane Project Podcast
Bryan Lincoln’s Fullcast Podcast
Graveside Tales
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music was Night Voices, When It Slips Away, and Forgotten by Somewhere Off Jazz Street.
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Page 4: Verses On St. Andrews by Berrien C. Henderson

Posted in Berrien C. Henderson, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Short Story on April 12, 2010 by dunesteef

There’s a witch on St. Andrews street. Fortunately for Feeling, his mother has provided him with a pouch that dispels her magic. The pouch, however, doesn’t work to deflect the punches of the schoolyard bully, Slug…
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Also, Big talks about his recent computer troubles, Rish fondly remembers taking candy from strangers, and a couple of things are announced, one of them big, one of them not so big. And hey, no singing!

Special thanks to Liz Mierzejewski and Julie Hoverson for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Berrien C. Henderson’s Site
Julie Hoverson’s podcast, 19 Nocturne Boulevard
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music in today’s episode was Winter Princess by Zero-Project.
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Page 106: Maps Of The Bible by Jason Sanford

Posted in Fantasy, Jason Sanford, Short Story on March 31, 2010 by dunesteef

Please excuse the tardiness of this week’s show. Big’s hard drive crashed and burned, so desperate measures had to be taken. But now, we proudly present, Maps Of The Bible by Jason Sanford.

Jedediah Stanton’s father died in the Korean Conflict, but he’s watching over him still. For Jed’s father has a secret, and he wants it to remain hidden… bloopers

Also, Big and Rish talk about the great computer crash, improving as writers and Spiderman…again.

Special thanks to Josh Roseman and Julie Hoverson for lending their voices to today’s episode. Extra special thanks to Bryan Lincoln for stepping in during the crisis and putting the episode together. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

Related Links:
Jason Sanford’s Site
Jason Sanford’s Ships Like Clouds Risen By Their Rain
Julie Hoverson’s podcast, 19 Nocturne Boulevard
Josh Roseman’s site
Bryan Lincoln’s podcast, The Iocane Project
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music in today’s episode was Tell Me Lies by The Accousticals.
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Page 96: The Strange Affair Of The Skull At The Window by Joshua Reynolds

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Joshua Reynolds, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk on March 14, 2010 by dunesteef

In a sequel to November’s “The Strange Affair of the Artisan’s Heart,” Popoca and the Countess are back, this time they are on the trail of a thief that has stolen a rare moth from the London Zoo…a rare, four foot moth. Sword fights, dirigibles, and electric velocipedes ensue. bloopers

Also, Big and Rish talk about the recent Oscars, Ameriquetzlan vocabulary, Monday Morning Quarterbacking, John Hughes, Pixar haters, and then Rish drones on and on about the Spider-man films. In fact, if you listen closely on a night just like this, you can still hear him out there, talking about Spider-man. Spooky.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

Related Links:
Joshua Reynolds’ Site
The Strange Affair Of The Martian Engine at Cosmass Infinities
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music in today’s episode was La Traversée by Ehma.
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Page 76: Not My Slave by Derek L. Palmer

Posted in Comedy, Derek L. Palmer, Fantasy, Romance, Short Story on February 20, 2010 by dunesteef

Nothing could be worse than being obsessively infatuated with a girl who doesn’t like you back. If only there was a way to make these unwanted romantic feelings go away…

Also, Rish and Big talk about unromantic subjects like unnecessary love letters, bitterness, following someone to Canada, and Zelda Rubinstein.

Special thanks to Norm Sherman for lending his voice to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
The Drabblecast
Music in today’s episode was Dance Of The Fairies by Zero-Project.
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Page 65: A Princess Of Earth by Mike Resnick

Posted in Drama, Fantasy, Mike Resnick, Romance, Short Story on February 12, 2010 by dunesteef

When a man’s wife dies, he is left with little purpose in his life beyond pushing through to the end of each day. Then, in the middle of one of the worst snowstorms of the year, he gets a visitor. A man, stark naked, and freezing out in the snow. What could he possibly be doing here in the man’s backyard in this state?
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Also, Rish and Big talk about Andrew Stanton’s next movie, and a little about Valentines Day as well.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

Related Links:
Mike Resnick’s Website
Princess Of Earth on Asimovs.com
Music in today’s episode was Awakening by Zero-Project.
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
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Page 53: The Search For Olympia by Matt Astleford

Posted in Fantasy, Matt Astleford, Romance, Short Story on February 7, 2010 by dunesteef

Will’s girlfriend just dumped him, and he’s floundering for a purpose in life. Then he finds one. In the strangest of places. Now, Will is on a quest to save a beautiful maiden in a far away land. But he has no idea what is actually awaiting him…bloopers

Also, Rish and Big talk stalkers, Titanic (not in reference to Avatar), and 80′s music.

Special thanks to Liz Mierzejewski, Nicole Suddeth, and Abbie Hilton for lending their voices to today’s story.

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Related Links:
Abbie Hilton’s Cowry Catchers
Music in today’s episode was Ethereal Awakening, Forever And Ever, and Inside A Cocoon by Divinity Project and Hey Girl by Mel’s.
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
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Page 36: Lost by Sarah Ashwood

Posted in Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sarah Ashwood, Short Story on January 30, 2010 by dunesteef

Nairne’s brother is dead. As a peace offering, the enemy clan, the Macnotins, have given him a woman to be his wife. Marlanna is her name, and Nairne is not pleased with the strange woman. What is her secret? And could he ever learn to love a Macnotin?

Also, Big and Rish talk about romance, star-crossed lovers, and by Friggen’s Mountain, about Valentine’s Day love stories?

Special thanks to Julie Hoverson for lending her voice to today’s episode.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

Related Links:
Sarah Ashwood’s Site
Faith Hill’s Lost
19 Nocturne Blvd
Music in today’s episode was Foggy Dew by Dancing Willow .
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org. Bloopers
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Page 25: Excision by Scott H. Andrews

Posted in Drama, Fantasy, Scott H. Andrews, Short Story on January 25, 2010 by dunesteef

Medi is a vivomancer with a desperate dilemma. She’s the only one who’s ever saved a man from a deeply infected wound. But it was a fluke. Now, her old professor has called her back to the college. They need to discover how she saved the infected patient, and they need to do it fast.

Also, Rish and Big talk about atypical endings, surprising endings, brave endings, anything but happy ones, really. And they bring you the somewhat-anticipated second part of the Irrational Fears discussion. Grandparental discretion is advised. Outtake

Special thanks to Nicole Suddeth for producing and editing today’s story, and to Marie Brennan, Kate Baker, and Kerry Watson for lending their voices to today’s episode.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

Related Links:
Scott H. Andrews’s Site
Beneath Ceaseless Skies
Marie Brennan’s SIte
Kate Baker’s Site
Music in today’s episode was Midwives by Frozen Silence.
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
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