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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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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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Trent and Brent were two children with rhyming names but vastly different life paths to travel. Brent was brilliant, a boy genius, destined to do something amazing, Trent was average and prone to mischief that would eventually lead him down a dark path of suffering and regret. Their paths would cross again, however, and when they did, Brent would b…
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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-…
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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…
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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" Mor…
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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 …
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Jerome and Kirk embark on a mission to save their loved ones from vampires. They venture into their sanctuary and attack them where they live...and they were armed with expert advice from the one and only Johnny Staker, YouTube star and legendary vampire hunter. Afterward, Rish and I talk about vampire tropes and their use in media, working on auth…
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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 alre…
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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 …
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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 HE…
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Part 2 is here, rejoice and sing! We finally get to find out what happens to Tyler, Glynnis, and Lady Justice when they attempt to rescue Karma from the clutches of Tyler's evil ex-girlfriend, Harper. Will they get away with it or will Harper catch them and destroy them like she has to countless others? Find out in the exciting conclusion to "Karma…
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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, …
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Tyler and Glynnis get an invitation to a party. They have nothing going on that night, and are hoping to at least get some free beer or maybe a hit off someone's blunt, but when they get to the party, they find that they're in for much more than they bargained for in more ways than one. Afterward, Rish and Big talk about the origins of the story an…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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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.…
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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, Ri…
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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.…
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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.…
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I said I'd done my piece for Christmas this year, but I was wrong, and I'm here to share one more Christmas story before we ring in the new year. Scott is a recently single dad who watches over his young son, Ryder. He finds his life to be miserable and tedious, until Klaus Kringle comes along and shows him that it could be so much worse. Afterward…
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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 o…
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Rish performs M.R. James's 1904 story "Oh Whistle, and I'll Come To You, My Lad." No whistling, please. Note: I just discovered that there was a famous 17th Century poem/song called OWAICTYML, and this is named after that. Makes the story cooler somehow. > To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by…
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Just in time for the last day of November and the kickoff of the holiday season, I have a new Christmas story to share with you. A woman receives a letter years after it was supposed to arrive, but it seems meant to be, as if someone were granting her heartfelt wish...or will it be her worst nightmare that comes to pass? Afterward, Rish and Big dis…
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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.By Rish Outfield
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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.By Rish Outfield
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It's finally here, the concluding chapter of my epically long novella, "Do Over!" You can finally find out just how it all turns out. Can Joel and Jillian turn things around and get their lives back together? Will Allison ruin everything? Can they defeat time itself? Afterward, Rish Outfield and I talk all about the story. Rish and Announcer Man gi…
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Rish finishes the presentation of his story "Underdecorated" . . . just in time to take down your decorations! Note: I meant to post this before Halloween, but a town ordinance said I couldn't. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Chunderdecorated" Moretto.…
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Rish presents the first half of his Halloween story "Underdecorated" about a town without holiday spirit. Or is it "Undecorated?" To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. As always, Gino "Down Underdecorated" Moretto created the logo.By Rish Outfield
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Rish tells more toy-selling war stories, including some with his Cousin Ryan. Note: Sorry about the bad audio--the microphone was sitting next to the fan. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Have Boys, Will Unravel" Moretto.By Rish Outfield
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So, we have part four of my novella, "Do Over". Things are getting crazy. We find out who is on the other side of that door, and no, it's not Lazybones (sorry for the misdirecting red herring of a song). We find out just how bad this confusion from the two timelines can be. So, buckle up, strap in, and hit play for the penultimate episode of "Do Ov…
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Rish presents two new sketches, "Favorite Son (Or Grandson)" and "Doctor's Orders," both performed with Big Anklevich. Oh, and Fake Sean sings the title track. Poor you. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Triple Feature" Moretto.By Rish Outfield
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Rish expresses his irrational fear of yellowjackets and relates a recent encounter with one. Also, he relates a Tale of eBay Horror from last year, pretty much unrelated. But what things are you afraid of, and why? Note: I went through several title iterations for this one, before using the direct POLTERGEIST quote. Only after I'd edited and publis…
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It's episode three of my novella, Do Over. Joel and Jillian take a big step together as Joel changes his past to a future that he wants to live in. At the end of last episode, Joel caught Jillian snorting heroin, and now he has to deal with that problem...but it's only the beginning of the problems he will have to deal with. Jump in and enjoy the n…
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Rish talks about things that he finds funny that others might not, and vice-versa. Then he and Big present the related sketch "Seasonal Disorder." Warning: You might not find it funny at all. To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me over at Patreon, just click HERE. Logo by Gino "I Don't Think That's Runny At All" Moretto.…
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Joel is back for more of his adventures in the past. He establishes himself and gets used to how things are now, but not everything is hunky dory. There were problems in the past, and they begin to rear their ugly heads at him. What will he do? How will he change things for the better? Keep listening to "Do Over" to find out! This time, I do the ep…
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Rish presents the uncollected Jordy Verrill story "Weeds," by Stephen King. Happy Fourth of July! Download by Right-Clicking HERE.. Support me on Patreon right about HERE. Logo by Gino "Meteor S**t!" Moretto.By Rish Outfield
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Rish talks about being sick (while sick) and being well (while well). How are you? To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Hood Wealth" Moretto.By Rish Outfield
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Rish (finally) produces the second installment in the ongoing "Caller I.D." series. Maybe you should just let it go to voicemail. Note: The first installment was Episode 227. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To become a Patreon supporter (go ahead, breathe rarified air!), go HERE. Logo by Gino "Caller Superego" Moretto.…
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This is the first part of my novella called "Do Over," in which a man who has reached the end of his rope gets the chance to go back and try again, and possibly avoid the mistakes that he's made in the past...or does he? Afterward, Rish and I talk about some of the things we would like to go back and change if we had the chance to do so, and we ope…
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