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Isaac, a disheartened librarian, travels to Vermont to collect one last record for the Guinness Book, but he is about to discover something truly unbelievable.To download, right-click here and then click SaveJoin the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards.Rish Outfield is an author of many short stories, novels, and everything in between. He is also an audiobook narrator and podcaster. Check out the Rish Outcast and Amazon for more of his stories. Rish is also an ancient immortal from Scotland who is training Connor MacLeod in battle so that he can become the last immortal on Earth and obtain The Prize.Wilson Fowlie lives in a suburb of Vancouver, Canada, and has been reading stories out loud since the age of four. He credits any talent he has in this area to his parents, who were both excellent at reading aloud. He started narrating stories for more than just his own family in late 2008. Since then, he has gone on to read dozens of stories for PodCastle and the other Escape Artists 'casts, and many other fiction podcasts all over the web. He does all this narrating when not reading copy for corporate videos, and acting in local theatre productions.Theme music: Liberator by Man In SpaceTo comment on this or any episode:Send comments and/or recordings to journeyintopodcat@gmail.comPost a comment on Facebook here, or on X here
This is the big one folks--the most significant thing I've experienced since coming to work as a security guard*--and hopefully, I tell it well.So, in this episode, you'll hear:1. The Patron That Was M-wording2. The Sleeper Has Not Awakened3. Rish Says Inappropriate Things About Minecraft ClubAs always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.And of course, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE.Logo by Gino "In Maturity" Moretto.*If you don't count the time the poor man befouled his britches because the bathroom door was locked.
It's time for another sketch, guest-starring Bigglesby Anklevich! This one's called "Judge Not" and deals with a boss very pleased his employee is not the judgmental type.If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Fudge Not" Moretto.
Rish presents his 2014 claw game story, "MagicClaw." Two brothers discover the claw game at the convenience store is more than meets the eye. Play at your own risk.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support my hopeless efforts on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "MagicBra" Moretto.
The mean man, Rish Outfield, tells more stories about being a library security guard, including:1. The Vomit and the Unlucky Patron2. The Guy Who Says That The Library Is For Everyone3. "I don't know you. Are you new here?"If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Pee Wee Kiwi" Moretto.
After going to two different comic-related sales, Rish talks about comic books, and a chilling prediction someone made.Also, Fake Sean knows a special place where boys and girls can all be queens every single day.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Likes Damp Collecting" Moretto.
Rish presents his story, "With A Banjo On My Knee," written for a Journey Into... contest, that, despite not winning the contest, he thinks is pretty good.Garrett McClarren finds an old banjo in an alley and discovers that it has the power to soothe the savage . . . well, Los Angeleno.If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you wanna hear the original version, click HERE.Logo by Gino "With A Ukulele On My Knee" Moretto.
Rish talks--at length--about a library patron suffering from mental illness, he tries to say "Who cares?" more often, watches Active Shooter Training, plays detective in The Case of the Stolen Backpack, and facilitates a proposal. And says "of course" a lot.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 "Out Security" Moretto.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Algernon invites Brother Michael to come help debunk a séance that his widowed mother insists will help her reach beyond the veil of death. To download, right-click here and then click SaveJoin the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards.Barry Haworth works as a data scientist with the Australian Taxation Office, which is more interesting than you might think. Barry lives in Brisbane, Australia with his wife Sylvia, his three unmarried children, their five cats and one dog. Barry's married daughter has just made him a grandfather. Outside of work and family, Barry's hobby is community theatre, where he has performed a variety of roles over the years, including some Shakespeare (Malvolio in Twelfth Night and Prospero in The Tempest), Marley's Ghost and Ebenezer Scrooge in two different version of A Christmas Carol, a few musicals, a murder mystery or two, and a lot of children's theatre with his daughters when they were younger. Barry is currently rehearsing for a production of Frankenstein, his first ever science fiction play. Barry has listened to Journey Into for many years and has meant to enter several past writing competitions but only managed to complete something for this latest one.Rish Outfield is a writer, voice actor, and imitator of the late Sean Connery. He's a fan of the Star Wars Trilogy, Eighties music, and those horror movies your mother insisted you not watch for fear of what they'd do to you (turns out she was right about that one). He's the former co-host of the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine podcast, and his own show, the Rish Outcast. Story Music: "The Chamber", "Symmetry", and " SCP-x2x" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Theme music: Liberator by Man In SpaceTo comment on this or any episode:Send comments and/or recordings to journeyintopodcat@gmail.comTweet us us TwitterPost a comment on Facebook here
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 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.
Garrett McClaren picks up an old banjo in an alley after watching the murder of who he thinks was its previous owner. Despite that, he feels compelled to learn how to play it and discovers not is all as it seems. To download, right-click here and then click SaveJoin the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards.Cast of characters:Dave Thompson as Garret McClarenRish Outfield as Kyvin GrandineKeith Teklits as Brad KramerRenee Chambliss as Belva StoneBria Burton as LaTonya ErinsenBig Anklevich as Cal HicksonGino Morretto as the Columbia Records executiveMarshal Latham as the narrator, and assorted voicesRish Outfield is a writer, voice actor, and imitator of the late Sean Connery. He's a fan of the Star Wars Trilogy, Eighties music, and those horror movies your mother insisted you not watch for fear of what they'd do to you (turns out she was right about that one). He's the former co-host of the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine podcast, and his own show, the Rish Outcast. Born with an oddly-shaped birthmark and a lack of the vital section of the brain that produces ambition, he could still live a somewhat-full life, if only he'd get up and do something once in a w--oh no, he's gone to sleep again.More stories by Rish:Rish's other Journeys and Delusions Rish on Amazon Rish on Audible Theme music: Liberator by Man In SpaceTo comment on this or any episode:Leave us a voicemail at 77-JINTO-107 (775-4686-107)Send comments and/or recordings to journeyintopodcat@gmail.comTweet us us TwitterPost a comment on Facebook here
Big Anklevich joins Rish for his Gerald & Bjorn sketch "Sleeping Near The Enemy." Then they talk about spousal abuse . . . like you do.Download the episode directly by Right-Clicking THIS LINK.Support my arse on Patreon by clicking THIS ONE.Logo by Gino "Slurping Near the Enemy" Moretto.
In one of those oversharing episodes, Rish ponders why he cares what people think of him. Warning: BTTF and TMI.To download this episode, Right-Click HERE.To support Rish on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "I Do Care, Kids" Moretto.