Best Bite Size Tales Podcasts (2024)

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Book 3 Chapter 17 - "The Cost of Being a Hero" 12:26

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This week's episode is hijacked by the Rambling Ricochet. He wants to talk about hte cost of being a superhero and when Ricochet wants to talk no one is going to stop him. The Cost of Being a Hero - Written and Read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander NakaradaBy Wayne Cole

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"Musing" - Supernatural Short Story - by Jeff Poole 18:36

8h ago18:36

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Musing ep.722 "She's pretty, but her cousin has the darkness I need." Jeff Poole is an author, an actor, a writer, and a traveler. He's also a cancer survivor. Once you've dealt with that, all other accomplishments, no matter how passionately you pursue them, become 2nd on the list of things done! He's been acting since March 2014, including some v…

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 22 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 36:04

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 22 (book 5) ep.721 Patience Were-ing Thin Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com…

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"Beatrix Sallow and the Wine Cellar Caper" - Fantasy Short Story - produced by Phoenix Star 25:41

10h ago25:41

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Beatrix Sallow and the Wine Cellar Caper ep.720 While this story was originally written by one R.E. Levy, it was produced by Phoenix Star, the game studio of the indie developer Saltome. Recently they have started a patreon account which will produce high quality content monthly, short stories, mainly light fantasy adventures, as well as other cont…

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Book 3 Chapter 16 - "Catulet & Mousetegue" 9:15

13d ago9:15

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This week's chapter has two stories in one. The underlyiung romance and the well-known tragedy on the surface.By Dot Moore

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On Chin People and Their Customs 35:30

17h ago35:30

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Send us a Text Message. For the most part, people associate Burma, or Myanmar, with pagodas and Buddhist monks, but in reality, the country is much more diverse. Its multi-faith population comprises Christians, Hindus, and Muslim communities in addition to the majority Buddhist Burmans. The population's ethnic makeup also includes Shan, Karen, Kach…

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"Val and the Vorpal Sword" - Reimagining of Beowulf and Jabberwocky - by David Rogers 14:59

1d ago14:59

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Val and the Vorpal Sword ep.719 Tales favor those who pay the bard. Beowulf is no exception. David Rogers' work has appeared or is forthcoming in various publications, including Asimov's Science Fiction, Star*Line, and Daily Science Fiction. His novel The Delphi is out from Ellipsis Imprints this summer. More at davidrogersbooks.wordpress.com More …

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Book 3 Chapter 15 - "The Lovers" 8:24

20d ago8:24

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In today's story, two Lovers come together. Content warning. Though this story is not sexually graphic. It is high sexually suggestive.By Chris Hussey

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"Hide and Hunt" - Fantasy Short Story - by Susan Oke 36:43

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Hide and Hunt ep.718 Susan Oke’s short stories have been published in a number of anthologies, magazines and have been performed via podcasts, such as Cast of Wonders. When not writing, she teaches English Language, English Literature and Creative Writing. Her short story 'Best Case Scenario' won a recent Readers' Award in the Amazing Stories onlin…

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Book 3 Chapter 14 - "Accident" 12:39

27d ago12:39

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Sometimes a single accident can change an entire life. Accident - Written by Wayne Cole read by Mary Randdazzo Story originally publishedd at https://waynecole.net/2023/09/01/self-evaluation/ Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander NakaradaBy Wayne Cole

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"Mother Sea, Father Sky" - Fantasy Short Story - by John E. DeLaughter 15:48

16d ago15:48

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Mother Sea, Father Sky ep.717 How far would you go to be forgiven? John E. DeLaughter is a retired planetologist living on a sailboat with Little Sheila the cat. His work has taken him to all seven continents where he has always met the nicest people. This story was directly inspired by his trips in the Gulf of Mexico where he failed to meet any gh…

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Book 3 Chapter 13- "Birthday Gift" 9:01

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In this week's story a husband gives his wife a birthday gift that is out of this world. Birthday Gift - Written and Read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander NakaradaBy Wayne Cole

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"The Quester" - Fantasy Short Story by Andrew Majors 16:50

20d ago16:50

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The Quester ep.716 All the comforts in the world do not stir the heart, nor do the perils in a long journey prevent some of us from seeking our true desires... Andrew Majors is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, horror and the weird. His work has been published previously with tdotSpec, 34Orchard, and The NoSleep Podcast. His nonfiction essays a…

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Book 3 Chapter 12 - "Voices" 15:27

1M ago15:27

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In this week's story, our hero is tempted by voices, and decides to take a chanceBy Chris Hussey

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 21 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 43:06

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 21 (book 5) ep.715 A Relative Engagement Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/…

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Booke 3 Chapter 11 - "Inside" 11:01

2M ago11:01

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In this week's story, you come to find that things are not always as they seem, even looking from outside in.By Dot Moore

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"The Bone and the Bear" - Sci-Fi Short Story by Joseph Carrabis 18:46

1M ago18:46

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The Bone and the Bear ep.714 Joseph Carrabis is boring and dull. He hopes his stories and novels aren't. So far, so good. At least his readers say so.You can follow him at https://josephcarrabis.com and find his work at http://nlb.pub/amazon. Other TTTV Stories by E. Kimball https://talltaletv.com/tag/joseph-carrabis/ ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- You…

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"The Neglectful Watchmaker" - Funny Supernatural Short Story by E. Kimball 11:36

1M ago11:36

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The Neglectful Watchmaker ep.713 E. Kimball still has nothing to promote, except his other story published on Tall Tale TV which was wonderfully brought to life. He likes telling stories that make people laugh at the shared pain of the human experience. Just because we don't get God's joke, doesn't mean it isn't funny. Other TTTV Stories by E. Kimb…

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Book 3 Chapter 10 - "Real Magic" 15:22

2M ago15:22

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In today's chapter, a modern day Wizard goes on a rant about the way fiction authors portray Real Magic.By Chris Hussey

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"Free" - SciFi Short Story - by P.A. Cornell 17:05

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Free ep.712 Nebula-nominated P.A. Cornell is a Chilean-Canadian Odyssey graduate who has published over thirty original pieces of short fiction in respected magazines including, Lightspeed, Apex, and Fantasy. Her work has also appeared in over twenty anthologies, including Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction, Volumes 1 and 2, the former …

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"Enhancacine" - SciFi Short Story - by Roly Andrews 21:16

2M ago21:16

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Enhancacine ep.711 If you could go back and do it all again, would you? Roly Andrews Storyteller Email: rolyandrewsstoryteller@outlook.com Web: rolyandrewsauthor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rolyandrewsstoryteller Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roly_Andrews Roly Andrews lives in Nelson, NZ. In his spare time, he enjoys tramping and cracking…

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Bite-Size Burmese: Why is the Garuda Cooking Salt? 9:25

1M ago9:25

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Send us a Text Message. What do you do when you’re in a pinch, out of options, and desperate? In English, you might make a Last-Ditch Effort. If you’re a football player, you might throw a Hail Mary Pass. But in Burmese, you might do what the mythical bird Garuda did: cook salt. To understand the Burmese expression အကြံကုန် ဂဠုန်ဆားချက် (when the G…

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Book 3 Chapter 9 - "Memories" 10:02

2M ago10:02

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A very personal story about faulty technology taking our protagonist on a trip down memory lane with speedbumps. Memories- Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander NakaradaBy Wayne Cole

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 20 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 46:12

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 20 (book 5) ep.710 Dire Circumstances Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/ser…

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"Re-Runs" - SciFi Horror Short Story - by Evan A Davis 26:54

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Re-Runs ep.709 Have you ever had one of those "Huh, I remember that differently" moments? Evan Davis is an emerging author with an overactive imagination, which explains how he got here and why you're reading this – which is great. Fiction being his first love, he's written everything from bone-chilling horror to science fiction misadventures, bell…

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Book 3 Chapter 8 - "Fig & Darcy, Part 3" 8:10

2M ago8:10

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Fig & Darcy Part 3 - Written and read by Dot Moore Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander NakaradaBy Dot Moore

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 19 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 19 (book 5) ep.702 A Shade-y Plan Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-…

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On Work-Related Words and Phrases 21:14

2M ago21:14

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Send us a Text Message. The phrase လက်ဖက်ရည်ဖိုး literally translates to "cost of tea" or "tea money," but in workplaces, especially in government offices known for corruption, it takes on a different meaning. လက်ဖက်ရည်ဖိုးတောင်းတယ် or "to ask for tea money," is "to demand a bribe"; and လက်ဖက်ရည်ဖိုးပေးတယ် or "to offer tea money" is "to offer a bri…

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"Street Cred" - Funny Short Story - by Chris Herron 6:03

2M ago6:03

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Street Cred ep.707 I wrote this in 2017, but I dusted it off, gave it a quick edit, and re-recorded it. I hope you like it! The original: https://talltaletv.com/street-cred/ ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? S…

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Book 3 Chapter 7 "The Chronomancer's Creation" 9:41

3M ago9:41

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In this chapter, a wizard faces death and plots his revenge. It was written by guest author and friend of the show; Pete.By Pete

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"Aurochs, Cave Bears and Other Charismatic Megafauna" - SciFi Short Story - by Gareth D Jones 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Aurochs, Cave Bears and Other Charismatic Megafauna ep.706 Gareth D Jones is unofficially the second most widely translated science fiction short story author in the world, having been published in 33 languages. He is a father of five, two of whom are also published authors. He lives in the UK where he writes stories and reviews, fuelled by copious…

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Book 3 Chapter 6 - "My Friend and My Enemy" 11:22

3M ago11:22

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In this boo- well, essay, the author explores a special love/hate relationshipBy Chris Hussey

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"Broken Bird" - Mythological Short Story - by Vivi Kanari 31:20

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Broken Bird ep.705 Vivi Kanari is a Greek author who lives with her two daughters and husband near the sea (but, in her mind, she lives in an alternative Greece, ruled by mages. Her family is almost ok with that). She enjoys writing stories influenced by mythology and folklore, and she has published some of them in Greek anthologies. Four of her sh…

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"Screw Kafka" - Funny Paranormal Short Story - by Gustavo Bondoni 22:10

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Screw Kafka ep.704 Gustavo Bondoni is a novelist and short story writer with over four hundred stories published in fifteen countries, in seven languages. He is a member of Codex and a Full Member of SFWA. He has published six science fiction novels including one trilogy, four monster books, a dark military fantasy and a thriller. His short fiction…

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Book 3 Chapter 5 - "Restless" 12:42

3M ago12:42

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A man at his wits end from lack of restful sleep discovers that a nightmare is far worse than he ever dreamed. Restless - Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada

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"The Watchman" - Fantasy Short Story - by James Crowell 37:47

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The Watchman ep.703 James Crowell is an aspiring writer with a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors and a love of storytelling. When not pursuing these interests, he can be found managing his YouTube channel and online writer's community: The Storyteller's Guild, reading, and cooking exotic meals with his wife. The Storyteller's Guild Youtube: htt…

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Book 3 Chapter 4 - "The Temptation and Tribulations of Brother Claude Pt 2" 14:23

3M ago14:23

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In this chapter, we conclude the tale of Brother Claude, told through his journal entries.By Chris Hussey

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 18 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 32:41

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 18 (book 5) ep.702 Bear-ly a Scratch Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/seri…

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"Sacrificial Love" - Fantasy Short Story - by Jamie Anthony Louis 19:19

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Sacrificial Love ep.701 Jamie Anthony Louis is a non-binary chicano who has been writing stories for almost a decade on their own, but recently decided they are ready to share with the world. They have been featured in Maudlin House and The Metaworker. Find them @jamieanthony187 on Twitter. ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

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Book 3 Chapter 3 - "The Temptation & Tribulations of Brother Claude" 17:34

3M ago17:34

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In this chapter, a Missionary Monk in the far North encounters a trouble he did not expect.By Chris Hussey

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 17 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 39:37

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 17 (book 5) ep.700 Hjort Feelings Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-…

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"Good Heavens" - Afterlife Short Story - by Stephen Stuart 24:28

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Good Heavens ep.699 Raised in New Jersey, Steve now lives in Arizona. His background is in computer hardware and software engineering. He writes mostly mainstream short stories featuring a single element of science fiction or fantasy. His stories have appeared in the Mensa Bulletin, in Calliope (a Writers’ Group publication), and on Tall Tale TV. H…

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Book 3 Chapter 2 - "Pitch Meeting" 11:32

4M ago11:32

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In this episode an author is pitching his newest novel idea to an unreceptive agent. Pitch Meeting - Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada

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"Our Discontent" - SciFi Short Story - by Paul Cesirini 26:44

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Our Discontent ep.698 Paul Cesarini is a Professor & Dean at Loyola University New Orleans. His fiction is published in 365 Tomorrows, Antipodean SF, the Creepy Podcast, Aphelion, Sci-Fi Shorts, Apocalypse Confidential, and Black Sheep, with stories in-press at Savage Planets and Mobius Blvd. In his spare time, he serves as the editor / curator of …

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Bite-Size Burmese: Oh, the Humanity! 9:36

4M ago9:36

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Send us a Text Message. Humane, inhumane, humanitarian, humanize, humanist, subhuman—there are examples of English words derived from the root word Human . In Burmese, if you want to publicize something, you have to do it so that "men would know and monks would hear (လူသိရှင်ကြား)." If you have lost your influence, you'd become someone who "men don…

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"Winter" - SciFi Short Story - by Paul Cesirini 25:40

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Winter ep.697 Paul Cesarini is a Professor & Dean at Loyola University New Orleans. His fiction is published in 365 Tomorrows, Antipodean SF, the Creepy Podcast, Aphelion, Sci-Fi Shorts, Apocalypse Confidential, and Black Sheep, with stories in-press at Savage Planets and Mobius Blvd. In his spare time, he serves as the editor / curator of Mobile T…

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 16 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron 42:15

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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 16 (book 5) ep.686 Having a God Time Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/seri…

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Book 3 Chapter 1 - "Fools" 24:27

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BiteSizeTales makes its much awaited return for Book 3. To start this book off we have a story from each of our authors themed to the concept of Fool. 00:37 The Fool - Written and read by Wayne Cole 7:45 The Fool - Written and read by Chris Husssey 15:20 Finding Heidi - Written and read by Dot Moore Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Ale…

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"Misterioso" - Paranormal Short Story - by Andrew Newall 25:33

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Misterioso ep.695 A music student who plays piano is trying to practice for a talent competition but a ghost keeps making her hit the wrong keys. Andrew Newall lives in Scotland and he hopes you enjoyed listening to “Misterioso”. The term “Misterioso” is an Italian musical term for music that is played with a hint of mystery, and he felt the term f…

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"Spoiled Riches" - Fantasy Short Story - by Cameron Craig 22:18

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Spoiled Riches ep.694 Gold, Murder, and Monsters. Cameron Craig is a writer based in the Boston area. He wrote screenplays for nearly a decade before deciding to make the switch over to novels. When he’s not writing fiction, he can be found likely watching movies, playing video games or cheering on his hometown team the Tampa Bay Lightning. More TT…

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