Rish Outcast

 After watching Marvel's THE THUNDERBOLTS (spoiler warning), Rish muses about the possibility of solving problems with a hug instead of a fist.And Fake Sean tries his own squeezin, touchin, and lovin.Download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "Group Slug" Moretto.

 I guess it's been enough time to do another Robert Bloch story . . . hasn't it?This one is the 1951 Lovecraft homage, "Notebook Found In A Deserted House," about a twelve year old boy who discovers that the only thing worse than a mystery is the answer behind said mystery.If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Perverted House" Moretto.

 Rish shares an old story, "Reply Hazy," about a young man named Rafael, whose Magic 8 Ball really is magic.If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Reply Crazy" Moretto.

 Rish shares the (very) short 1957 story "The Three D's" by well-known poet Ogden Nash.If Victoria is going to join a select group at her school, she must do something Daring, Deadly, and Done-never-before.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "In Three-D" Moretto.

 It's time for some more library security guard stories, including helping an old woman, the homeless guy role call, including the guy ranting about Taylor Swift and the dude who really loved the libary.Note: I edited this one on my desktop, with no access to my usual sounds, and had to make do with what I had at hand.If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Come support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "In-Secure-Kiwi" Moretto.

 It's a Dead & Breakfast story, about an unpleasant dude named Garrett Delvecchio, who comes to the Noble Oaks Bed & Breakfast on the worst possible night. Or the best?To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over on Patreon, click HERE.  Bad men need not apply. Logo by Gino "Plaid Man" Moretto.

 Rish presents Ray Bradbury's 1958 short story "The Town Where No One Got Off." Perhaps you won't either.A man decides to get off a train at one of those stops where no one ever goes, just for the experience. But what experience awaits him?Dear stranger, to download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over on Patreon, click HERE.  Come on, nobody will ever know. Logo by Gino "The Bloke Where No One Got Off" Moretto.

 A hodgepodge of items come together to celebrate the Rish Outcast's 300th episode: Fake Sean gets spun round, Rish narrates E. Nesbit's "Uncle Abraham's Romance," a scary Disney promo, a tale of eBay Horror, Rish talks about his security job, and Sam Apple's "The Saddest Toilet In The World."If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Come support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "Episode Zero" Moretto.

 Rish presents three vignettes from his time working security at the public library. Hopefully, the first of many.Part 1 - New job, bad smell, toddler on stairsPart 2 - Roger and the atticPart 3 - People saying Thank You, cleaning vomit and Joe, lady in wheelchair lady adventureIf you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Come support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "The Answer Man" Moretto.

 Rish performs the P.G. Wodhouse's 1925 ghost story "Honeysuckle Cottage."Crime writer James Rodman's luck changes when he inherits his aunt's haunted house . . . but so does his writing.Download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "Coneysuckle Hottage" Moretto.

 Rish talks about his longest work, the newly-released book "Balms & Sears." He talks about the idea behind it, the reason it got so long, and the many challenges of producing the audio.You may buy the text HERE, and you may buy the audio version HERE!If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Balms & Jeers" Moretto.

 So, here we are, the last segment of the 2019 "Lara & The Witch" novella.Lara Demming has been targeted by a supernatural enemy, and what's worse, he now knows where she is.Here's a link to the Collection Volume 1 audiobook, now available!If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "You're In Wood Stands" Moretto.

 Better late than never? Rish looks back at his 2024 goals, and sets new ones for 2025.Happy New Year to all!Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "New (Zealand) Year's" Moretto.

 Rish talks about his car problems, and shares the third segment of his "Lara & The Witch" story.Lara Demming has started to mistrust Holcomb and her power over her. Does her magical pendant work or not?Buy "Lara: Volume I" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVKZX9S9To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over on Patreon, click HERE.  Go on, I won't tell.Logo by Gino "Yer In Good Glands" Moretto.

 Due to car problems, Rish shares the second segment of his "Lara & The Witch" story.Is Holcomb acting strangely, or is Lara's pendant not working? And if it isn't, what does that mean?If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you would like to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "In Good Pants" Moretto.

 Just in time for something, Rish presents the first segment of his Lara & The Witch story, "You're In Good Hands."Here's the link to the Lara & The Witch: Volume 1 collection: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP7JZYVMHere's a link to the first L&TW story, "Like A Good Neighbor:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbkHKDgjdxoTo download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support my vain efforts on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Urine Good Hands" Moretto.

 In lieu of a Christmas story this year, Rish shares his holiday-adjacent story "The Baleful." No apologies, though.As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE.  They're three shows ahead!Logo by Gino "The Toenailful" Moretto.

 Rish talks about trying to get a job as a security guard.Yes, that Rish.If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you would like to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Knob Description" Moretto.

 Rish performs Roald Dahl's 1948 story "Man From The South." Smoke 'em if you got 'em.To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over on Patreon, click HERE.  Do it for the children. Logo by Gino "Man From The South Hemisphere" Moretto.

 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)If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you wanna see something really scary, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Something Really Hairy" Moretto.

 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.If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Brats In The Halls" Moretto.

 Rish presents a new--and rather frustrating--short story called "I've Got A Secret." Strange goings-on are afoot at the library.   Enjoy?You can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.You can support my Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by Gino "Secret Agent Man" Moretto.

 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.If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Because of Archive.org's problems, this episode was delayed for weeks.  To avoid this, come support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "The Answer Man" Moretto.

 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.Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "The Moe Who Collected Pans" Moretto.

 Rish presents his 2013 Triple Word Score story "Greetings From The Ninth Sector." Try to ignore the centipedes.Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "Undercover Brother" Moretto.

 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.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support my vain efforts on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Moo & A" Moretto.

 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. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Be Kind Rewind" Moretto.

 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.If you want to download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support Rish on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Mezzobint" Moretto.  Sorry, I was under the impression "bint" was a more offensive word than it is.

 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.If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you want to be where the people are, go HERE.Logo by Gino "Studly Group" Moretto.

 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.You there, to download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over on Patreon, click HERE.  You know you want to.  Nobody will ever know. Logo by Gino "The Aunt" Moretto.

 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) - 20:02Halloween: Season of the Witch - 25:20Se7en - 28:45Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Normal Again) - 31:05Pet Sematary - 35:15The Mist - 37:25Planet of the Apes (1968) - 38:16On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 42:35The Descent - 44:44Also, various Stephen King stories (The Jaunt, Gramma, The Mist), Big Anklevich stories, The Outer Limits, maybe more. If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you want to hear the whole Taylor Swift song, go HERE.Logo by Gino "All's Swell" Moretto.

 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.If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you would like to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Hag-Beatah" Moretto.

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."As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE.Logo by Gino "Marvin Shaggler" Moretto.Oh, and here's a link to the various iterations of "Female Protagonist:"Digital versionThe paperback versionAudiobook on AudibleAnd the hardcover not even my mother will buy

 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.You can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.You can support my Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by Gino "Mister Coondey" Moretto.

 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.To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support Rish on Patreon, click HERE.  Logo by Gino "Slim Shady of the Shadows" Moretto.

 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.Be a sport and download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Just Two Coffins, Jacob: One For You, One For Me" Moretto.

 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). Of course, to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Of courser, to support me on Patreon, go HERE.Course of supporting Big on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "Under The Lovers" Moretto.

 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?If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you wish to hear the longest Taylor Swift song, you might as well go HERE.Logo by Gino "No Clever Pun This Week" Moretto.

 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.htmlDownload the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Support Big on Patreon HERE!Support your local gunfighter HERE!Logo by Gino "Undercover Brother" Moretto.

 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?To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Many Coffins Died To Bring Us This Information" Moretto.

 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!If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, go HERE.If you want to check out Marshal's Patreon, go HERE.Logo by Gino "Blighter's Conference" Moretto.

 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?As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE.  They've already got Part II!Logo by Gino "Ten Thousand Kiwis" Moretto.

 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!If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you would like to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you like piña coladas, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Itch and Me" Moretto.

 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."If you want to download it, just Right-Click HERE.If you want to support Rish on Patreon, as a sort of last meal before his execution, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Deterrence At Owl Creek Bridge" Moretto.

 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.To download this episode, Right-Click HERE.To support Rish on his Patreon page, click HERE.Logo by Gino "It's Bloody Summer Here" Moretto.*He didn't know what winter was!!!!!

 Rish gets together with Cousin Ryan to talk about toy-selling . . . for the last time?Spoiler: Maybe.As always, please download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.And pretty please support my Patreon by clicking HERE.Logo by Gino "Have Toys, Will Unravel" Moretto.

 Rish shares Ray Bradbury's 1969 tale "Night Call, Collect."  Just let it go to voicemail, kids.Warning: Some sound quality issues.If downloading the episode appeals to you, Right-Click HERE.If supporting me on Patreon would please you, click HERE.As always, the logo was created by Gino "Night Call . . . Erect" Moretto.

 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.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "New (Zealand) Year's" Moretto.

 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.Darn it, if you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Damn it, if you'd like to support me on Patreon, click HERE.&!@* it, the logo was created by Gino "Leprechaun Artist" Moretto.

 Alright, here's the second half of my Dead & Breakfast holiday-ish tale, "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories," where coworkers gather to share their experiences at the Noble Oaks Bed & Breakfast.  Enjoy?To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Hairy Ghost Stories" Moretto.

 So, due to the holidays, I'm going to switch Episodes 267 and 266, and we'll get the latter in a couple of weeks.  You'll survive, I'm pretty sure.Rish presents half of his Dead & Breakfast story "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories" for the holidays.  Apologies in advance.If you want to download it, just Right-Click HERE.If you want to support Rish on Patreon, as a sort of early present, click HERE.Logo by Gino "There'll Be Mariah Carey Ghost Stories" Moretto.