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Episode 132: Belief by Josh Roseman

Posted in Josh Roseman, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story on August 8, 2012 by dunesteef

When Greg discovers what appears to be a secret message in his computer (and everybody else’s), he has the option of believing it to be from “somewhere else” or just ignoring it like the vast majority would. Which will he choose? Well, the story’s title may give you a bit of a hint there.

Afterward, Big and Rish talk about the story’s ending, and then Rish says a few words about his recent trip to the San Diego Comic-Con. Alright, more than just a few words.

Special thanks to A. W. Gifford for producing today’s story, also to Jennifer Gifford, Gina Padilla, Joshua Porter, The Tie Dye Flipster, Sgzhanke S. Carlo, and A. W. Gifford for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Josh Roseman’s Site
A.W. Gifford’s Bete Noire Magazine
A.W. Gifford’s Site
Jennifer Gifford’s Site
Music was by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech.com.

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Episode 89: BMSE-Dax Plays Faire by Void Munashii

Posted in Adventure, BMSE, Fantasy, Mystery, Novelette, Void Munashii on December 16, 2010 by dunesteef

A demon hunter is missing. Now Dax is assigned to find her, and destroy the shape shifter she was after. This time, he might be in for more than he can handle.

Also, Big and Rish talk about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie reboot, and some advice that Tobias Buckell passed on to beginning writers.

Special thanks to Juliet Bowler, Rich Girardi, and Lizanne Herd for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Episode 73: My Symantha by Doug McIntire

Posted in Doug McIntire, Horror, Mystery, Short Story on May 24, 2010 by dunesteef

Symantha didn’t come down for breakfast today. Someone else came in her place. Someone in Symantha’s clothes, acting like she does, even talking like she would. Although she claims she’s Symantha, it’s obviously just a prank. Isn’t it? bloopers

Also, Rysh and Byg talk about “The Twylyght Zone” and Iryn Myn 2.
Special thanks to Lizanne Herd and Christine Maia-Fleres for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Doug McIntire’s Website
Lizanne Herd’s Website
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music was Runaways by Elle Lefant, Omnipresence by Dereleech, and Melancholy I by Doemee.

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Episode 67: 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.

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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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Episode 54: His Poisoner by Sean Eads

Posted in Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sean Eads, Short Story on November 27, 2009 by dunesteef

Jake is sick, wretchedly sick. He is overcome with vomiting spells, his joints feel like they’re filled with gravel, and he can’t even summon the strength to drive home from work. He certainly must have been poisoned. But who would do such a thing? Does he have an enemy?
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Don’t answer the question, dude, it’s just a teaser to get you interested in listening to the story.

Also, Big and Rish talk about…anagrams…or is it acronyms?…er maybe that’s palindromes?…well, they talk about something. What could it be? The only surefire way to find out is to listen. Have fun.

Today’s story is produced by Bryan Lincoln, who narrated and edited the tale. Also special thanks to Liz Lincoln, Sarah Slater, John Riendeau, and Abigail Hilton for lending their voices to the story.

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Episode 53: The Strange Affair Of The Artisan’s Heart by Joshua Reynolds

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Joshua Reynolds, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk on November 16, 2009 by dunesteef

Popoca is an Ameriquetzlan diplomat abroad in the world’s capitol, London. He is summoned to the scene of a crime, where he meets an old friend and finds a murdered man.

Afterward, Big talks about the complexities of this particular tale, while Rish mainly tries to insult everyone. Also, an important announcement is made, and Rish introduces the stupidest game of all time.

Special thanks to Josh Roseman for the editing on this story.

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Related Links:
Josh Reynolds’ Blog
Robots Beyond on the Permuted Press Site and on Amazon.com
The Dead Robots Society
Josh Roseman’s Site
Music in today’s episode: La traversée by Ehma
Some sound effects in today’s episode are from Freesound.org

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Episode 48: On The Origin Of Sounds by Christopher Fisher

Posted in Christopher Fisher, Horror, Mystery, Short Story on October 8, 2009 by dunesteef

William Serrill has gone back to his childhood home for a vacation, the house he and his overactive, terrified imagination so feared decades ago. But was it really just his imagination? If so, what is that sound coming from upstairs?

Also, Rish and Big talk about irrational fears (mostly Rish’s, the big baby).

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Related Links:
Relief Journal
Music by Roger Subirana: The Dark Symphony

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Episode 47: The Broken Mirror Story Event, Part 2

Posted in Action, BMSE, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Josh Roseman, Liz Mierzejewski, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story, Wendy Cooper on September 29, 2009 by dunesteef

“Someone arrives in town, and discovers that everyone there is exactly the same.”

In this episode, we feature three different pieces on the above theme, by three different authors.

In “Wrong Turn,” a traveling family encounters a world that could only exist in Wendy Cooper’s imagination. Or could it?

In “Where Once Your Soul Dwelled” by Liz Mierzejewski, Mike has the misfortune of stopping for gas in the wrong little town, running into an unfriendly bunch of . . . twins? bloopers

In “27 Jennifers” Josh Roseman tells of a young woman who is considered all-too replaceable by her demanding husband Michael.

Also, Rish and Big open the doors to next month’s story contest.

Special thanks to Liz Mierzejewski, and Dani Cutler for lending their voices to today’s show.

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Episode 46: The Broken Mirror Story Event, Part 1

Posted in Action, Adventure, BMSE, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, J.M. Perkins, Kevin Anderson, Michael A. Kechula, Mystery, Poetry, Science Fiction, Short Story on September 19, 2009 by dunesteef

“Someone arrives in town, and discovers that everyone there is exactly the same.”

In this episode, we feature three different pieces on the above theme, by three different authors.

In “The Return,” Kevin Anderson interprets the subject in verse.

In “Scriptopia,” Michael A. Kechula tells of a visit to a strange place, where everyone is a writer, but Kevin would decidedly not be welcome.

In “Chemo: The Town of Golden Woods” by J.M. Perkins, an elite team of trained agents is sent into a little town, in search of the previous team that went in . . . and didn’t report back. bloopers

Special thanks to Josh Roseman, Nicole Suddeth, Liz Mierzejewski, Abbie Hilton, and Marcus Brodeur for lending their voices to today’s show.

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Related Links:
Kevin Anderson’s site
Michael A. Kechula’s two books: The Area 51 Option and Full Deck Of Zombies
J.M. Perkins’ site
Josh Roseman’s Site
Liz Mierzejewski’s site
Abbie Hilton’s site
Music by Roger Subirana: Requiem, A Piece Of Heaven, Morphosis, and Pyraminx

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Episode 37: Cold Trail Blazing by Stephen Gaskell

Posted in Drama, Horror, Mystery, Short Story, Stephen Gaskell on June 24, 2009 by dunesteef

Lydia’s boyfriend Ben disappeared while they were trekking together on Mount Everest two years ago. Now, she is back, reliving the journey, hoping to find clues to unravel his disappearance. But she never expected to find ghosts.

Also, Big and Rish talk Terminator, Firefly, Pixar, and Up. It’s the Pre-Up episode. Get ready for next weeks Up extravaganza…or well, episode.bloopers

Special thanks to Eleiece Krawiec for the story narration and Josh Roseman for the editing on the story.

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