Rish Outcast 126: A Week's Vacation

Okay, here's the situation, my family went away on a week's vacation. Perhaps a podcast about it'd be good. Well, maybe I shouldn't . . . yeah, of course I should.

This episode may or may not be boring A.F.. Regardless, I am pretty lucky, guys.



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Rish Outcast 125: Confessions of a Film School Dropout

In this episode, I present a story not-at-all based on my college experien--

Oh, this one is just for Patreon supporters.  Guess you'll just have to go there (to www.patreon.com/rishoutfield) and pledge a dollar.  Or more.

DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN.

Rish Outcast 124: I Get So Emotional, Baby

In this episode, I talk about conveying emotion in writing and film, and cite a bunch of examples. You'll get a few spoilers . . . and a couple of tears.

My Patreon supporters got an extended version of this episode, and heads up, either Episode 125 or 126 will be a Patreon-only incentive show.  So . . . god help us all.



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Rish Outcast 123: Geriatric Protagonist

Man, this episode's been a long time in coming.*  But better late than never, right?  Right?

In this show I talk about the inspiration for and the release of my new book "A Mark on the Sky."  It's a Sci-Fi/Horror story with, you guessed it, an elderly main character.  Write what you know, eh?

You can buy the text version at THIS LINK, and the audiobook version AT THIS LINK.

Download the episode HERE.

Support me on Patreon HERE.

Here's a link to the That Gets My Goat episode where Big and I brainstormed ideas that eventually became this book: TGMG 131

Logo and cover art by Gino "The Ghost Who Walks" Moretto.

Link to Old Man in TROLL 2 mentioned in the show.

Link to Abigail Hilton interview mentioned in the show.

Link to Naked Baby Photos.

*I refer to events from 2016 as happening "almost a year ago."

Rish Outcast 122: A Sidekick's Journey V

So, we've come to the end of this Ben Parks adventure (a sidekick's journey, if you will).  But a journey into . . . what?

Then I talk about Western movies, and how they're similar to my favorite genres of Horror and Sci-Fi.  ARE they similar?



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Ben Parks image by Dave "The Sedated Mandrill" Krumenacher.

Rish Outcast 121: A Sidekick's Journey IV

Okay, here's the thir--er, the fourth segment of "A Sidekick's Journey." 'Nuff said?

Rish brings you the thir--er, fourth segment of "A Sidekick's Journey" . . . and lots of rain.

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If I ain't said it enough, thanks to Kevin McLeod for Incompetech.com for his always-great music.

As always, logo by Gino "The Toothless Wolfman" Moretto.

Ben Parks image by Dave Krumenacher.

Rish Outcast 120: A Sidekick's Journey III

Among the crickets, I continue to present my Western story "A Sidekick's Journey."

Ben Parks rides into danger with Lorelei Skruggs!

In my opinion, this segment is the most significant portion of the story, and if I were a real writer, I'd address it considerably in the next book.

 

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Rish Outcast 119: But Now I'm Found

In this episode, I talk about finding someone's purse, someone's keys, and someone's breaking point.

Unfortunately, I refer (extensively) to my story "Lost and Found" in this show.  I totally thought I had run that on the Outcast a year or two ago, but when I did a search for it, it didn't come up.  I sincerely apologize (and nearly decided to postpone this episode and just not have a show this week), but if you want to check it out, the text version is HERE and the audio version is HERE.

Guess I know what story I'll do an episode for tonight.

The next episode will be better, I promise.*


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*Seriously, though, this is a solid ep.  You could do a hell of a lot worse than this episode.  Hey, you HAVE done a hell of a lot worse.

Rish Outcast 118: Cabin in the Cold

Rish goes again to the family cabin. And cold follows. But what about werewolves? And chatty ravens?

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Cover art by Gino "The Other Odinson" Moretto.

Here is the clearer of the three photos I took of the "werewolf tracks."  You be the judge.

 

Here is the big moth I took a picture of while talking about Poe.

Rish Outcast 117: A Sidekick's Journey II

Sorry about the delay on this, but I finally got around to seeing the final episode of "Downton Abbey" this week.  As you can imagine, it made me question all of my life choices.

This is the second installment of my 2015 book "A Sidekick's Journey," the sequel to 2005's "Birth of a Sidekick," Outcast episodes 14-17.  Continuing the story, Ben Parks meets Lorelei Skruggs, an associate of the late Lean Rider, and quite an adventurer in her own right.  Perhaps together they can pick up the hero's mantle where he left it.



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Rish Outcast 116: A Sidekick's Journey I

Rish presents the first installment of his 2015 book "A Sidekick's Journey," which is a sequel to 2005's "Birth of a Sidekick."  Ben Parks does his best to survive in 1890's Arizona without the Lean Rider by his side.

This will go for multiple episodes (either four or five), and I hope people enjoy them.


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Cover logo by Gino "The Clone Gunman" Moretto.

If you wanna buy "A Sidekick's Journey," you can go HERE

If you wanna buy "Birth of a Sidekick," you can go HERE.

If you are upset that Rish is running one of his audiobooks on the podcast, you can go HERE.

If you wanna support Rish on Patreon, you can go HERE.

If you wanna reprimand Rish for not getting Marshal to reprise his role as the sheriff, you can go HERE.

Rish Outcast 115: Awkward Teenage Blues

Here's a short episode before the long ones start to drop.

In this one, I talk about YA fiction (again), and the challenge of making teen dialogue sound authentic. 

Oh, and the President (not that one) brings you an important Motown song warning in "No More Mister My Guy."

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Please go over to Patreon and SUPPORT ME.  I'm drowning here.

Thanks to Gino "The Pope of Wellington" Moretto for the cover art.

Note: "Awkward" is really hard to spell.  It actually looks more wrong after looking it up than it did before.

Rish Outcast 114: ¡Ay, Caligula!

Remember that sketch called "The Little Talk?"  Well, here's another of its ilk . . . only more twisted.  It's about Emperor Caligula, and is hopefully educational, but definitely offensive.

It's a free history lesson, as only a sicko like Rish Outfield can bring you.



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Note: The other episode like this one I couldn't name was "Sea Monkey Do."  Actually much closer than "The Little Talk."

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Rish Outcast 113: Square Takes the Circle

Did you see that movie THE CIRCLE?

No?

Well, Rish saw it, and it was bad enough to do any episode about.

Can someone make a good episode about a bad movie?

Spoiler Alert: No, they cannot.



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Thanks to Gino "The Laughing Vulcan" Moretto for the logo.

Boy, I wish the episodes themselves were as clever as the titles I give them.

Rish Outcast 112: Creative Constipation

So, I had quite a stretch this year where I did not write, and more importantly, didn't want to write. It was no fun, and I did a handful of things to try to get out of that creative funk.

Hey, maybe "Creative Funk" would have been a nicer title for this episode. But you know how I am.

Unfortunately, I complain about Harlan Ellison in this episode, and it was supposed to be released the same day he died (for the Patreon supporters, anyway).  I had to sit on it for a few days, deciding whether it would be okay to call him a horse's ass when the man just passed away. Ultimately, I'm releasing it as-is, since the show was recorded months ago, and I meant the stuff I said, even though I've heard much praise this week of the man and his good works.



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Good for us both, actually.

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Rish Outcast 111: Grandpa's Prize

In an extremely noisy environment, Rish presents an old story, "Grandpa's Prize."  You know, from a Cracker Jack box.

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Rish Outcast 110: Uptown Skunk

Continued from last show, I go (by myself, of course) to my family cabin, and look around. I find a smelly surprise waiting for me. Can you dig it?

Note: One of the five ideas I came up with on this trip I DID turn into a story. Just not a very good one.

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Rish Outcast 109: Idea Man/Boy

Rish drives down to the family cabin, through a rainstorm, talks about Ray Bradbury, calling up a girl, the name of his would-be production company, and brainstorms a story idea on the fly.

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Thanks to Gino "The Man-Bat" Moretto for the logo.

Rish Outcast 108: Around the Block A Time Or Two

Okay, I'm going to try to get these episodes published again on a semi-regular basis.  Starting now.

In this episode, I ride around on my bike again, and talk about my attitude at the time, my measure as a podcaster, and whether I should keep on keepin' on.

Also, Fake Ahnold tries to get Fake Sean to feel the beat (of the rhythm [of the night]).

Note: As of press time, "Water in the Desert" is currently only available for Abigail Hilton's Patreon supporters.  I'd procrastinated putting this show out there long enough, and need to get back on schedule, but I'll insert a link here when it's up for purchase.



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If you want to support Abbie's Patreon instead (you monster), check it out HERE.

And thanks to Gino "The Winged Spider" Moretto for the Outcast logo.

Rish Outcast 107: Exchange At A Harvest Festival

This story is sort of a companion piece to "Frewish Memorial," and could be a follow-up to "Like A Good Neighbor," just way, way shorter.

Oh, I've done it again.

I made this episode available for my Patreon supporters . . . but not you.

If you wanna check it out, go to THIS LINK.

If not, go to THIS LINK.

Logo by Gino "The Carnotaurus" Moretto.

Rish Outcast 106: Journey Into Another Promo

So, I have finally published my ridiculous fantasy novella, "Journey Into Another Dimension Through A Portal Near A Truck Stop Restroom." Yeah, it's another one of THOSE stories.

In this episode, I talk about its origin, and why it's okay if you hate it.  Also, I  let down Marshal Latham yet again (in more than one way).

And speaking of let-downs, the next episode (107) is gonna be for Patreon supporters only.  I can't even remember why at this point.


Here's a LINK to Right-Click if you wanna download the episode.

Here's a LINK to the Text Version

And here's the LINK to the Audio version of my tale!

Rish Outcast 105: Why Blank Sucks

So, driving down to a high school get-together, I talk about Star Wars, old friends, frogs, movie reviewers, Ewoks, and misleading/assuming/irritating titles for YouTube videos.

This episode is either a PERFECT example of the show, or the WORST one I've ever recorded.  It'll need a judge's ruling to be sure.

Also, Fake Ahnold tries to get Fake Sean to feel the beat (of the rhythm [of the night]).



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Episode 107 is going to be a Patreon-Only show, so why don't you go on over to THIS LINK and support me? Just out of curiosity?

Rish Outcast 104: Library Week

So, in this episode I'm sharing my now-dated 21st Century story "Library Week." Then I talk a while about how it got so dated so fast.

Warning: The F-word.

Warning 2: Not that F-word.

Warning 3: Two episodes from now is gonna be another Patreon-only show.  Don't let those few listeners suffer alone.



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If you hate me and my story, you know WHERE TO GO.

Rish Outcast 103: What A Stupid Concept

Here's that oft-mentioned "lost" episode from 2015, where I talk a bit about my "Dead & Breakfast" anthology concept, and the first story written for it, "True Ghost Encounter."

Also, it ain't you, it's Loggins.



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You can find "True Ghost Encounter" at THIS LINK.

Thanks to Gino "The Badger" Moretto for the lovely logo.

Rish Outcast 102: The Brown Prom (Part 2)

Rish finishes up his over-long story, "The Brown Prom," a true(ish) high school memory.  Then he crams (quite literally) two episodes' worth of discussion in about the magical mystery wonder years tour.

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Rish Outcast 101: The Brown Prom

This week, Rish presents the first beefy chunk of his high school Junior Prom tale.  And, of course, it comes with enough long-winded explanation to choke Saint Valentine himself.

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Rish Outcast 100: Q&A Slight Delay

So, Rish presents his effed-up short story "A Slight Delay," and as if you have all the time in the world, answers a few listener questions.

Do NOT look them in the eye.

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Rish Outcast 99: All Sports, All The Time

One day, Rish went to his nephew's basketball tournament, and decided to podcast about it.  Then, after losing some of the audio, he invited a special guest to help him out.

Warning: Tons of profanity (particularly the s-word).
Warning 2: Tons of sports (particularly the b-word).

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TPTDNSIN 20: Character Assassination Luke Skywalker

Rish heard the titular term regarding the new Star Wars film, and wrote an essay about it, and Luke Skywalker in particular.  He killed almost a full week making a video version, but here is the audio:

Also available on 8-Track and Cassette.



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Rish Outcast 98: The Visitor

Rish shares a (very) short story called "The Visitor," and explains its origin and connection to his grandmother.  Very short.

Also, we're getting close to my hundredth episode.  I can't think of anything special to do for it.



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Rish Outcast 97: New Year's Podcasting Eve

On his last trip to the cabin for 2017, Rish goes for a walk in the woods.  Well, two, if we have to be technical.

Also, Fake Sean Connery ponders getting old and wise.

Last time I have to say this for the year. If you Right-Click HERE, you can download the episode directly.

And hey, Patreon account if you wanna stick it to The Man.