Evenings with Jeph from FrAiL

Hello, Thanks for joining me for another episode of Evenings with Jeph From Frail. I hope you're all staying healthy and getting lots of rest. To start tonight's show off, we're going to feature another Canadian Story-Teller. She's just gotten into the game of podcasting but is well on her way to creating a quality show with wonderful original stories and strong, lasting connections in our ever-growing community. So be sure to listen to the interview tonight and then click on the link in the show notes tomorrow morning and give our guest a little love by hitting the subscribe button in your favorite podcast app. Then right after our little Expose with our guest; I'll be reading "The King of Hearts" written and submitted by one of my biggest supporters, good friends and lighter of fires under my butt: The one, The only Clarence CarterAs I said last time, I am reading the story in one shot and one take, So wish me luck and I hope you enjoy it!New Website coming soon located at eveningswithjeph.comListen and Subscribe to Story Inkorprated HEREFollow Clarence HERESupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Hello, Thanks for joining me for this episode of Evenings with Jeph From Frail. I hope you're all keeping well and getting lots of rest. If that second part has been eluding you as of late, don't worry. I'm here tonight with a few stories from our very best friends and biggest fans James Pyne and Clarence Carter. I just recently celebrated my 40th birthday and James Pyne messaged me wishing me a happy birthday and extended an offer to write a short story just for me based on a few criteria set by my wishes. Well, I just had to share it with you all so I will. My criteria were: Post Apocalyptic, Utopia and Balance. It was also tied in with one of my favorite pieces of art and if you follow James on Facebook, you can read along with the story and see the beautiful image I'm referring to. You can also check out the image I'm talking about by following the artist that painted it: Jenn Hickey, on all social platforms. Links to these in the show notes as always. The Next story in tonight's line up is from Clarence Carter, who by the way is currently donating all the proceeds of the sale of his book "No Honor Among Thieves" to charity for a current world-issue that I am not referring to outside of this one sentence. We are after all... trying to fall asleep here.The story he's sharing with us this month is called The Book Club Murder. The title tells you everything you need to know about it. I haven't done a pre-read of this story yet. And going forward I don't think I will anymore. I want to experience the story for the first time along with you. I'll still edit out REALLY bad stumbles and mispronunciations but Let's focus on sharing and experiencing the story together. If you have your own short story you'd like to have featured on the show simply email me your submissions. I may not read them all on the show, but I promise I will read them all. Send them to jephfromfrail@gmail.com that's Jeph...... with a P-H Don't forget: creating together is what makes us all shine brightFeatured Artist's Social links:Jenn Hickey-Facebook-Instagram-YouTubeJames Pyne-Facebook-AmazonClarence Carter-Facebook-AmazonSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Hello, Thanks for joining me for this episode of Evenings with Jeph From Frail. I'd like to start this week by apologizing for being so absent in your life as of late. There's been some changes in my personal life that have prevented me from sticking to my weekly release schedule, BUT because I love you, I'm here this week to make up for that lost time by presenting you not 1 but two musical guests as well as our regular relaxation and story segments! One more apology... The musical guests tonight aren't exactly sleepy music. and for that I'm sorry but I'm not sorry for what you're about to experience, as it is well worth the extra few mins of staying awake until we get into the relaxing part of the show. Our first guest this evening is Mike Hiltz, the lead singer and bass player for the power duo The Bombed Solid out of Pictou NS Canada this 2-piece rock and roll machine has Mike Hiltz fronting the team and swinging the 4-string chainsaw providing the heavy side of groove and with Eli Hollett banging on the cans like everyone's favourite wide-eyed musical Muppet they give some of the best stage performances I've seen anywhere! We'll talk a little about them and their recently released debut self-titled album and play you one of my favourite tracks from it. It's loud and man is it good!Our next guest helps us bring the tempo and vibe down a bit. His name is Thomas T. Gunnz, one of the most punk rock fellas you will EVER meet, and tonight for the very first time we have an Evenings with Jeph from FrAiL world Premiere with Tom's previously unreleased country song Hellbent. We talk about how he went from Angst-filled punk throwing up beer foam and middle fingers to the smooth-silky voiced country singer he's becoming today and of course give you the pleasure of being some of the first people ever to hear the beginning of his journey!After our musical guests, I'll guide you into relaxation and prepare you for bed and then when you're nice and cozy and ready for a story, I'll be reading you the latest original love story by our own resident writer and super fan Clarence Carter called Donation. I just finished reading my copy of Clarence's book "No Honor Among Thieves" and man is it good. Wonderful deep characters and a super cool story of good thieves, gone bad and how betrayal is around every corner.If you have your own short story or song you'd like to have featured on the show simply email me your submissions with the theme of luck for the month of March now, I may not read them all on the show, but I promise I will read them all. Send them to jephfromfrail@gmail.com that's Jeph...... with a P-H Don't forget: creating together is what makes us all shine bright!Spotify for Bombed Solid and FacebookYoutube Thomas T. and The Smoking GunnzSmoothsailinghaircare.comClarence's Book linkSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Hello, Thanks for joining me for this episode of Evenings with Jeph From Frail. As we continue to grow and evolve the show I'll be experimenting with some new segments and features and of course hoping for your feedback to ensure this show stays what you want it to be! For this episode, I'm going to start with a little music. I'll always keep it acoustic and light, so no rock or metal or punk right before bed I promise, but you never know what you'll get with me, so stay tuned for other musical guests coming this season.Now... This adorable little love song was submitted to us from Critic The Rapper out of Portland Maine, USA. You can check out all his great work and wide variety of tunes at the links listed in the show notes... but make sure to follow him so you know when his new album Verse 30 is ready for you to download! Critic The Rapper is a Multi-talented artist and creator so don't let his name fool you ....not all his music is rap! As a matter of fact this one has a wonderful airy, and folky feeling to it and if I'm being honest is my new favourite song!!Tonight I'll be reading you a submission from a brand new name here Wolfgang Domino.Mr. Domino is a fan of the show and community member just like you. When he found out about this month's theme I just knew I'd be hearing from him. His style of writing is hot, salacious and sexy as hell. So if you're not into sex, this episode may not be for you. But first, let's check out that song shall we?If you have a short story you'd like to have featured on the show simply email me your submissions with the theme of love for the month of Feb. now, I may not read them all on the show, but I promise I will read them all. Send them to jephfromfrail@gmail.com that's Jeph...... with a P-H Don't forget: creating together is what makes us all shine bright! Now Let's get ready for the story But first.... Let's..... REEEELAAAAAXCritic the Rapper FaceBook BandCamp SoundCloudSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Welcome back and Thanks for joining me for our Season 2 Premiere here on Evenings with Jeph From Frail. Back in December I said I'd be taking a short break and hoped you'd all still be here when I got back, and sure enough, look at you. Back in bed with me. Thank you for your continued support and telling all your friends about me and my little sleepy time show. Even though it's been a little longer than I wanted it to be for me to be back in my hosting chair, our community of sleepyheads, short story lovers and insomniacs alike has continued to grow! Thank you again for the love folks. It means so so much. We're going to start off Season 2 by celebrating just that. Love. I'm going to try and choose a theme for each month this year and read you a short story from within it. I'll tell you here on the show what the theme of the month is but you can also find out by following me on Facebook. So for the month of February, we're going with the theme of Love and everything that comes with it. Passion, sex, memories, and maybe even heartache. But as you know: that's all up to you: my audience. Please send me your submissions with the theme of love. I may not read them all on the show, but I promise I will read them all. Send them to jephfromfrail@gmail.com that's Jeph...... with a P-HWe're starting our second season off with a James Pyne original Entitled "Oshun" With a slice taken from his book "Big Cranky Fall into Darkness" , James tells a story of the blue winged angel Oshun and her visit to one of her mortal plains. Now I'm not one to spoil a good story so Let's get right into it shall we? But first.... Let's..... REEEELAAAAAXSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

WE MADE IT!!!We've gotten to the end of the first season! I have too much to type so check out the episode for all the good stuff!!But first some THANK YOUS AND LINKSJames's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Big-Cranky-Fall-into-Darkness/dp/1080236635/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Clarence's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Honor-Among-Thieves-Clarence-Carter/dp/1671794001/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1ENDJRH2POYKZ&keywords=no+honor+among+thieves&qid=1576526612&sprefix=no+hon%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-4Adam's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0692208992/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=Special Thanks to the following amazing people and companies that have helped us get this first season in the can:Jenn HickeyRob Long Adam S. HouseJames PyneClarence Carter & Shaun Nigro over at The Writer's Block Podcast & 8Sparks MediaIgniteUdemyZOOMAllsWellBUZZSPROUTH&R MusicLong & McQuade MusicAnd of course: FrAiL made up of Laurie MacDonald /Nathan Marshall /Joel Boyce and Max Sinnisand of course DigiHub Marketing!!See you all in 2020!!Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Hello, and Thanks for joining me for Episode 11 of Evenings with Jeph From Frail. If you've been following along on Facebook, you'll know I've recently invested in the production value of the show and procured a new audio interface and mixer for the show. I'm not going to get into the details of just how awesome this thing is but I will tell you it's designed for podcasters and gives me the ability to do phone interviews with folks like you, that send me submissions. So this week, I have author Clarence Carter give you a little synopsis of the story I'll be reading as well as a few other details that's going on in his world! I am forever grateful for Clarence and his team mate Shaun Nigro over at The Writer's Block podcast for their continued support and belief in everything that is Jeph with a PH!!We only have one more episode in the debut season of Evenings with Jeph from Frail, so if you've got a story (Holiday themed or not) that you've been thinking of submitting: DO IT NOW if you're hoping to be a part of Chapter 1 of this amazing ride I've started.Please consider writing your own short story and sending it to me at jephfromfrail@gmail.com that's Jeph with a P-H! The link to buy Clarence's book is right HERE so go and buy a copy or 12! Don't forget, creating together is what makes us all shine bright. Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Welcome to winter! A time for fireplaces and hot chocolate, feasting and fasting sleeping and snuggling. A time to be comfy and cozy toasty and warm. I'm going to start with part two of my own original story, picking up right where I left off with HIM walking into HER pastry shop. Then we're going to get right into the spirit of things and read a Christmas story sent to us by Mr. James Pyne who by the way is working on final edits and things for his sophomore effort in his Big Cranky series. Be sure to check out book 1 to make sure you know who's who in the big world of Big Cranky you can buy it simply by clicking here. If you're new to the show; you will find Mr. Pyne's submissions to be a little on the darker side of things, but always great! Speaking of the holidays and gift giving season why not make sure we all support each other by buying locally made products and services from the people in our own communities? Let's skip the malls and hassle this year and go to that little shop or bakery. buy some records or hand made jewelry. maybe Book a tarot card or palm reading for someone, Can't get out of the house? research local authors and buy their books online! Don't forget, creating together is what makes us all shine bright. Buy James' book right here Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

This week, I'll be reading you a story I wrote! This is a free flowing story that had no plot ideas, no theme or even an ending until a few days ago. I just sat down and wrote whatever came out of me. It's a short short story, so I was thinking about writing a different chapter each week to add as a supplement to whatever wonderful stories you all send to me. Speaking of which; the amazing duo of Shaun and Clarence over at The Writer's Block, brought to you by 8Sparks media have sent in another epic tale! Written this time by Mr. Shaun J. Nigro!We're almost at 300 followers on Facebook! Head on over and hit like to see the behind the scenes and get all the news during the week! facebook.com/eveningswithjephIf you'd like a little more help falling asleep faster, listen to this podcast as you go to sleep on your new Allswell Mattress. Please click the link in the show notes and browse their inventory for things that will help you fall asleep faster. By using my specific link, you'll receive 15% off your order when you're ready to check out and you'll be supporting me and this show! Thanks! now, Relax, enjoy and sleep well with Allswellhttps://allswellhome.mvvx.net/xPmKRSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

A lot of folks in the podcasting community say that if you can get past episode 7, that you might just make it in this game. Well... look at us would ya? Here we are at episode 8!! Thank you for your subscription and following along on Facebook and right here, on your favourite podcast app.I'm going to read you another submission from the legends over at The Writer's Block this week. In case you forgot; our friends Clarence and his team mate Shawn Nigro host a weekly show of conversation and improv story telling. Join them as they present to you an original 8Sparks Media production. Thanks again guys for the love and supportIf you'd like your own story featured on the showPlease email your submissions to jephfromfrail@gmail.comDon't forget, creating together is what makes us all shine bright. Speaking of working togetherI've recently signed up to be an affiliate with a great sleep company called AllswellThey sell mattresses, pillows, coverlets and all the things you'd need or want for your own bedscape. Please click the link below and browse their inventory for things that will help make falling asleep a dream. By using my specific link, you'll receive 15% off at check out!Rember: Silent Nights begin with Allswell!https://allswellhome.mvvx.net/xPmKRSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

***This episode contains mature themes and language. Discretion is advised*** This week's Guest Reader is the driving force behind the "More Than Me" movement, an outreach agent for Efficiency Nova Scotia, a mother, a great friend to great people, a collaborator, a painter, a poet and writer, a lover of nature and animals, an amazing chef, and my life partner; Jenn Hickey!More Than MeI know I said last week that the theme of the month was going to be war and remembrance, but it's my show and I can do whatever I want! ;D So instead of reading something with that theme, we're going in a completely different direction and reading an adult sci-fi /love story sent in by Clarence Carter. Clarence is a fellow podcaster and half of the team over at "The Writer's Block" He and his co-host Shaun Nigro create a weekly show of conversation and improv story-telling. Check out their Facebook page and subscribe to their show as well!The Writer's BlockClarence Carter on FacebookSupport the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

This episode contains language and themes suited for a mature audience. Listener discretion is advised.Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada. It is a time to to remember the brave soldiers on all sides who selfishly gave the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for what they thought what was right and therefore allow us the freedoms we all sometimes take for granted. I hope you had a chance today to thank a veteran, go to a service at your local cenotaph, or, just take a minute of silence at to remember them, Lest we forget. This week's stories will follow the theme of the month: War and Remembrance. Our first selection was written by my dad, Claude Balesdent. His short is told from the eyes of a Canadian Soldier just days before the famous Vimmy Ridge battle. Our second submission is from our most consistent and reliable contributor; James Pyne. Jame's story takes us on a recon mission that goes well... not as calculated. Relax, Enjoy, Sleep Well and..... Remember Them, Lest we forget.Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

This week I will be reading a modern take on the classic fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" written by one of our biggest supporters here at the show; the one and only Mr. James Pyne. This is a standalone story from book 3 of Jame's debut publication "Big Cranky". If you like what you hear, you can go buy a copy right here on Amazon.caFollow me on Facebook for all the latest news and updates to what's going on here at the show! Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

This week’s show is a little late being published... but better late than never!!We have our very first guest reader this week; Mike Hoare Jr. lead singer and guitar player for the Canadian metal band Eradaze!! After I read “The Song That Crawled” written by Adam S. House, and published by Villipede Publications, Mike will read you a very Halloweeny short by our very own James Pyne. Click this link to start your very own podcast on Buzzsprouthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=567784Click here to check out my Patreon sitehttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=25727591Click here to buy Darkness Ad Infinitum with Adam S. House’s “The Song That Crawled” https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0692208992/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

Welcome to our official countdown to Halloween!!In this episode, Jeph reads a title voted on by you the listeners!"The Black Cat" published in 1843 and written by Mr. Halloween himself, Edgar Allan Poe. Please check out our Patreon site and consider subscribing, I will be sharing Socials and (hopefully) a website next episode, in the meantime; click the link below to start making your own podcast on Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card from them, and my thanks for supporting the show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25727591Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=567784Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

We have our first submission!!! This evening I will be reading you a short story from local author James Pyne called "A Favor Returned". Due to it's length I also decided to read you a few of my favorite poems by our very own Robert Frost. Please check out MR. Pyne's first of three books at the following link, and see you next week! Relax, Enjoy, Sleep well.https://www.amazon.ca/Big-Cranky-Fall-into-Darkness/dp/1080236635/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=big+cranky+james+pyne&qid=1570578639&sr=8-1 Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)

I am starting this Podcast with the hopes that it will help you fall asleep easier by listening to me read you stories of all genres and from a myriad of authors, and that through my love of story telling, perhaps help you with your literacy and also fuel in you, a love for the written word.Due to budget constraints: I will be reading from a selection of Public Domain pieces to avoid copyright issues. So with that being said; Please feel free to send me your own short stories that you'd like featured on this podcast and that way, we can grow together! Please email your submissions to jephfromfrail@gmail.comIn this debut episode, Jeph reads "An Encounter" written by James Joyce in 1905 (but not published until 1914 due to objections raised by his printers) The story is an excerpt from a collection of stories entitled "Dubliners" Some of the words used are outdated, and maybe found offensive by some listeners. I am bringing these stories to you as the author intended, and never to offend. Now......Relax. Enjoy, and sleep well.Support the show (http://patreon.com/eveningswithjeph)