Rish Outcast 291: Job Description

 

Rish talks about trying to get a job as a security guard.

Yes, that Rish.

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Podcast That Dares 54: Man From The South

 

Rish performs Roald Dahl's 1948 story "Man From The South." Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

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Rish Outcast 290: Wanna See Something Really Scary?

 

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 (1981)
STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN (1982)

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Podcast That Dares 53: Rats in the Walls

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 289: I've Got A Secret

 

Rish presents a new--and rather frustrating--short story called "I've Got A Secret." Strange goings-on are afoot at the library.   Enjoy?

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Rish Outcast 288: Q&A 2024 Part 2

 

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.

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Because of Archive.org's problems, this episode was delayed for weeks.  To avoid this, come support me on Patreon HERE.

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Podcast That Dares 52: The Man Who Collected Poe

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 287: Greetings From The Ninth Sector

 

Rish presents his 2013 Triple Word Score story "Greetings From The Ninth Sector." Try to ignore the centipedes.

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Rish Outcast 286: Q&A 2024 Part 1

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 285: Olivia Rewinds

 

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. 

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Podcast That Dares 51: The Mezzotint

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 284: Study Group

 

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.

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Podcast That Dares 50: The Jaunt

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 283: All's Well That Ends Well

 

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 (1968) - 38:16

On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 42:35

The Descent - 44:44

Also, various Stephen King stories (The Jaunt, Gramma, The Mist), Big Anklevich stories, The Outer Limits, maybe more. 

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Podcast That Dares 49: The Bagheeta

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 282: Marvin Haggler

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."

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Oh, and here's a link to the various iterations of "Female Protagonist:"

Digital version
The paperback version
Audiobook on Audible
And the hardcover not even my mother will buy

Rish Outcast 281 Happy Birthday, Mister Cundy

 

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.

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Podcast That Dares 48: Our Lady of the Shadows

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 280: Ten Thousand Coffins 4

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 279: Under the Covers 2

 

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). 

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Rish Outcast 278: Ten Thousand Coffins 3

 

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?

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Rish Outcast 277: Under the Covers

 

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-image.html

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Rish Outcast 276: Ten Thousand Coffins II

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?

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Rish Outcast 275: Writers Conference Report 2024

 

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!

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Rish Outcast 274: Ten Thousand Coffins I

 

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?

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Rish Outcast 273: Lara & the Witch and Me

 

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!

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Podcast That Dares 47: Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge

 

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."

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Rish Outcast 272: The Winter of Our Discontent

 

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.

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*He didn't know what winter was!!!!!

Rish Outcast 270: Have Toys Will Travel 4

 

Rish gets together with Cousin Ryan to talk about toy-selling . . . for the last time?

Spoiler: Maybe.

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Podcast That Dares 46: Night Call, Collect

 

Rish shares Ray Bradbury's 1969 tale "Night Call, Collect."  Just let it go to voicemail, kids.

Warning: Some sound quality issues.

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Rish Outcast 269: New Year's 2024

 

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.

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Rish Outcast 266: Con Artist

 

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.

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