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The Dunesteef just wasn't enough for him. Now Big Anklevich has his own podcast where he chats about whatever he feels like while on his drive to work.
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Rish Outfield shares his stories and discusses them.
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Rish Outfield and Big Anklevich's side project. Apparently they don't get enough time to jabber on their regular episodes of The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine, so they started up this extra bit of fun. If you enjoy listening to their post-story chatter on their regular show, then you'll probably still enjoy what they have to say on this show as well.
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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 suppo…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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New Anklecast available! The egg that Louis discovered in his room turned his life upside down. He fell into a deep well of intrigue and danger. Now, it's time to put his final plan into action. I hope you're ready for the exciting conclusion of the story in April's episode of "The Elephant in the Room." Afterwards, Rish and I discuss the story and…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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The egg that Louis discovered in his room turned out to be just the tip of the iceberg. Since disposing of it, the mystery has only grown deeper. Louis was on the verge of giving up on everything, but now, instead, he is determined to take the fight to the aliens. But there's more he doesn't know...find out just what further dark secrets await in t…
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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…
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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.…
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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 stairs Part 2 - Roger and the attic Part 3 - People saying Thank You, cleaning vomit and Joe, lady in wheelchair lady adventure If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. Come suppor…
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And now for part three of "The Elephant in the Room." Louis found an alien egg hiding in plain sight in his room. Then the girl of his dreams suddenly started coming on to him. He ran from her like she was radioactive. How will she react the next day at school? What is going on? Why are these things happening? Find out more in this month's episode.…
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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.…
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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, clic…
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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. Log…
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It's part two of "The Elephant in the Room" this month. The story deepens and becomes even more confusing and sinister. Louis thought he had things under control after he and his friend, Collin, figured out the egg a little, but now there's a further wrinkle. Listen and find out where it goes. Not much in the way of post-show chat in this one. I am…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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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/B0CVKZX9S9 To download this episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me over on Patreon, click HERE…
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I present to you "The Elephant in the Room." Louis trips and falls while trying to get ready for school in the morning. Instead of just hitting the carpet, he lands on something that until that moment was invisible to his eyes. It's an alien egg. Where did it come from? What is it doing here? Why can't anyone else see it? The answers will change hi…
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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.…
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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/B0DP7JZYVM Here's a link to the first L&TW story, "Like A Good Neighbor:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbkHKDgjdxo To download the episode, Righ…
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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.…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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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.By Rish Outfield
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Even though I could barely talk, I didn't want to leave y'all without an episode this month, so I'm still presenting a story, but the pre and post-show banter has been basically done away with. Hopefully you still enjoy the story. Darren hates the cat his family has as its pet. He decides to dispose of the beast. However, the cat might not be an ea…
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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 (…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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We're well into November, so it's past time for another Patreon address. After the fiasco of what happened with archive.org, I've decided to put this one onto the normal feed again so that people who don't subscribe to Patreon will know that it exists, but this will be the last time. Next time around, this will be a total Patreon exclusive. Check i…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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This time, we have the story of Greg, who is going through a nasty divorce, which is the worst thing happening in his life...until the day when his phone starts ringing and whatever is on the other end of the line has the power to take over his mind and drive him toward thoughts he's never entertained before. How far will the mystery caller take it…
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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…
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It's my first time doing this. Rish Outfield and Marshal Latham have been doing them for a while and I thought I ought to take their example and make a Patreon Address as well. In this, I talk about my goals for the year, month, and even day that I have set for myself, and how well I have achieved them. If that kind of stuff interests you, then che…
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Ronnie acquired a magical stopwatch that can reverse time for one minute every time he presses the extra button. What could he do with that? Well, a great deal of things. We saw many of them in part one of the story. Now, where will he go with it? Let's find out in part two. Enjoy the finale of "Undo." Afterward, Rish and I talk about several thing…
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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…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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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 Mo…
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Ronnie was just looking for some antique that his father might enjoy for his birthday, but instead, he stumbled upon an item that gave him astonishing power over time. What would he do with this power? Find out in the first half of Undo. Beware, this story is dark and rough. Afterward, Rish and I talk a little about how Big was afraid to release th…
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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.…
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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 offen…
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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 wh…
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Hey, folks, it's the episode for July! It's a little different than usual. Things were crazy this month, due to the arrival of that annoying Hurricane Beryl. I was left without power for nearly a week, and I was unable to get a story recorded and prepared, so instead I told my personal story of living through the hurricane on this podcast. Hopefull…
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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 …
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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 Ape…
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Monty and his friends have always had a lot of fun out in the woods playing near the clubhouse they built, but one day, things change substantially when Bea asks them to catch a butterfly, but they get something else instead... Afterward, Rish and I talk about framing devices, romanticizing a certain time period, and...how to use a phone while time…
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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.…
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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 "…
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Jean-Paul has spent his life rehabilitating and tending to the few plants left on the surface of the Earth. The planet is mostly dead after the nuclear holocaust that his ancestors released on us all. Then one day while on the surface, Jean-Paul saw movement out of the corner of his eye. It wasn't the wind, there was something out there... Afterwar…
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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. Yo…
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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 suppor…
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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 k…
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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…
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