- Page 49: In Absence Of Mind Wiping Thingies by Derek J. Goodman released on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 04:25
Nothing exciting ever happens to Kaylee. Her
life is almost as boring as yours. And then she meets the Man In The Box,
and her world is finally opened to adventure and mystery. But is it really
worth all the paperwork?
Also, Rish and Big talk about "X-men Origins:
Wolverine," and many detours along the way.
- Page 36: Revolving Door by Pete Tzinski released on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 05:58
R. Norman Harrison never says much at the yearly writers retreats.
But this year, he has a story to tell, from long ago. A story about a road
trip in 1945, a mysterious house in the middle of nowhere, and a door to a place
that can only be described as magical.
Also, Rish and Big talk about writing and writers groups, books, Broken
Mirror Stories, personal experiences, and eventually get back to talk about
writing.
- Page 23: Aqualung by S.C. Hayden released on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 02:48
Police Diver Marty Coin has entered Boston Harbor looking for a body.
But when he enters the murky brown depths, he finds something else. Confronted by his past, and looking at an unpleasant future, what will
Marty do in the present?
Also, Rish and Big talk about the Broken Mirror event, deadlines, and
whether suicide is indeed painless.
- Page 13: OSSE, The Artist by Alex Moisi released on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 13:37
Ever seen a human soul? I mean the actual ball of light in every
person's chest, the essence of their being? Not that many people
have reason to open up someone's chest to find out if they can see it.
But if you can, it turns out that there's a market out there for souls.
Also, Big and Rish talk about April's Broken Mirror Story Event.
A special thank you to Josh Roseman for the editing on today's story.- Page 4: A Better Teleportation Theory by Michael Anthony released on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 14:06
Tasha
Meckler nearly discovered the secret of teleportation. Now
discredited, a new opportunity arises to clear her name and regain
respect in her field. Should she take it?"
Also, Big
and Rish talk about teleportation in fiction, and a bit more about this
month's Broken Mirror Story Event. Oh, and Richard Simmons.
- Page 97: Freelanga by Jason Sanford released on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 00:57
The mavich is coming. It canât be stopped. The only way to get away is
to change who you are, through and through. That works pretty well . .
. for a while.
Rish
and Big talk about the Broken Mirror Story Event, and reveal the
premise for the contest. They talk about more experiences with
different people having the same idea simultaneously. Also, see if you
can count how many times Big Anklevich says "That's right" throughout
the episode.
We'd also like to thank Liz Mierzejewski and Abigail Hilton for contributing their voices to today's episode.
- Page 88: Halloween In July by Kevin Anderson released on Fri, 03/27/2009 - 14:45
Alex and his wife Sara have moved away from New York and are spending their first night in their new home. A warm July night. But then, why are there children trick-or-treating at their front door. They are children, right?
Rish and Big talk about writing stories that sound an awful lot like other stories. Also, they mention something called the Broken Mirror Event.- Page 78: With Mars In His Hand by Bosley Gravel released on Fri, 03/20/2009 - 06:41
Javi Jelcor has lost his young wife. He can either accept it and move
on with his life, or give in to despair. But there's a third choice:
take the body to Mars, and see if the stories of resurrection are
true. What would you do?
Also, Rish and Big talk
about the unusual circumstances behind this story's ending. Was this
ending more satisfying than it might have been? Is a writer obligated
to change his ending? Is an editor out of line to ask for changes or
make them on his own? What would you do?
- Page 56: A Cat Prince Distinguishes Himself by Abigail Hilton released on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 23:14
Lexis is a prince, the child of a cruel and fearsome king. He is
destined to become the king in his father's place. That is, if he can
survive the death duel he must fight with his brother, the other cat
prince. And now, as his father's army is sacking and destroying an
enemy city, Lexis seeks a way to outdo his brother. There must be some
way in this battle to distinguish himself.
Also, Big and Rish
talk about cats and dogs, and give their opinion on which ones are
better. Warning, if you love cats, this show may offend you.- Page 48: Megan's Bridge by Amanda Crum released on Sun, 03/01/2009 - 00:33
They say Megan is weird. They say she's an easy target. They say she's a witch. They say she has no friends. The truth is, she does have a friend. And you shouldn't have messed with Megan.
Also, Big and Rish talk about Dollhouse and their least favorite TV show theme songs.
- Page 39: Lonely Heart Clob by Michael Stone released on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 00:47
Life is tough for Leonard. Adding to the misery of his job, his
lack of lovelife, and funny accent, there's Clob. Yes, Clob the pig.
Clob the imaginary friend. Clob the manifestation of his id. What,
don't you have a Clob?
Also, Rish and Big talk about their top five favorite TV show theme songs of all time.- Page 27: The Ghost Of Sadie Worth by Doug McIntire released on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 00:39
It's finally here! The first of our four October Scary Story Event finalists.
In today's story, four friends decide to do something different than Trick-or-Treating for Halloween this year. When they get more than they bargained for, the answer to one question might be the difference between life and death. The question is: do you believe in Sadie Worth?
Also, Big and Rish do feedback on last weeks episode.
- Page 14: Good Day by Saul Lemerond released on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 04:44
Tim's life is in shambles, what with the bitter divorce, problems with his
kids, his meddling mother, his job, and the ever-increasing suicide rate.
But he's got a good attitude, and that makes all the difference between misery
and, well, a particularly good day.
Warning: Today's Dunesteef story is particularly twisted. Sick,
even. Listener discretion is advised.
Also Big and Rish talk about twisted and sick things, and try to discover when one has crossed the line.
- Page 4: Creature Of The Sea by Lisa A. Koosis released on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 03:01
Ben's wife, Melissa, was torn apart emotionally when she miscarried
their first child. After a suicide attempt, Ben realized he had to do
something to help her heal. So he took her to a seaside cabin to give
her a chance to restore herself. Little did he know, even greater
dangers lie in wait for them there.
Also, Big and Rish talk about
volunteers, getting stuck in the snow, and the Amanda Bynes version of
Snow White...well...not really
- Page 85: Not On The Menu by Derek L. Palmer released on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 02:01
After taking his injured daughter to the hospital, a man stops in at the local diner to give her a treat. He never expected what he might find there, something that's "Not On The Menu."
Also, Rish and Big talk about New Year's Resolutions for The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine.
- Dunesteef Extra (Addendum): Naughty or Nice by Rish Outfield released on Thu, 01/01/2009 - 22:46
This is an addendum to the story that we published last week as a Christmas present for Rish Outfield. Included is the entire story by Rish Outfield. After the story, Big and Rish talk about the story, how it came together, Rish does an Author's Note.
If you want to skip ahead to the new stuff, it starts at 13:54.
- Dunesteef Extra: Naughty or Nice by Rish Outfield released on Fri, 12/26/2008 - 01:21
It's a special Christmas present for Rish Outfield. Unbeknownst to him, Big Anklevich had a reading of one of his stories made, and now, on Christmas Day, we all can enjoy his tale.
- Page 74: Rampion In The Belltower by Merrie Haskell released on Thu, 12/25/2008 - 01:34
Rampion and her grandfather are trapped in their belltower as the plague-dead ravage the city, murdering and eating any survivors. The water has run out, and their fates seems to be sealed, but might the answer to their troubles be within the walls of the belltower with them?
Also, Big and Rish wish you a Merry Christmas.
- Page 60: Framing And Mounting Fairies by Kevin Anderson released on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 04:10
In this lovely little how-to article, Dr. Morgan Z. Vile, instructs our
curious readers in the delicate and fanciful art of mounting and
framing woodland fairies for display in the home. This is a must read
article for any hunter of the fey folk.
Also, Big and Rish talk about the many entrants to the October Scary Story Event, and what you can expect in the months to come!
- Page 47: Uberman by John Medaille released on Thu, 11/27/2008 - 08:06
At Nuremberg after the end of World War II, an army psychiatrist
interviews the most dangerous and powerful war criminal ever captured:
the dread Nazi codenamed "Ãberman."
With a villain like that in the story, Big and Rish had no choice but to talk about all-time great villains.
- Page 31: The Seas Of Castle Hill Road by Rick Kennett released on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 07:50
Ernie Pine has had bad experiences with the supernatural in the past. And now, while visiting a friend in Queensland, he hears waves splashing outside his window. The sea is at least forty kilometres away. So what's going on? Where is the sea sound coming from? Does another supernatural phenomenon have something planned for poor Ernie?
- Page 16: When The Stars Are Right by William Meikle released on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 03:03
Megan Dowles has been pressed into service for the government. Sheâs a
historian, so why do they want her on this top secret governmentâwhy do
they want to know how well versed she is in Demonology?
Also, Rish and Big talk about the October Scary Story Event, and the best and worst in special effects.
- Page 4: Crashing Stolen Cars by Jonathan J. Schlosser released on Wed, 10/15/2008 - 06:13
It was an old car. It was a stolen car. Adam and Kelsey thought
theyâd go for a joyride into the wilderness, find a private place, and
use the backseat for what it was made for, but they never counted on
the deer. Now theyâre in a world of problems.
Also, Rish and Big talk about their progress in the October Scary Story Event, and why this podcast is so very late.
- Page 195: Into Silence, Like A Shout by Pete Tzinski released on Sat, 10/04/2008 - 05:22
Behold, it came to pass that the world was coming to an end. Can the
Great King Aaronath save his realm, or is there no hope whatsoever?
Find out in this weekâs story, Into Silence, Like A Shout by Pete
Tzinski.
Also, Rish Outfield and Big Anklevich talk about the end of the
Summer Issue, and the coming Fall Issue of the Dunesteef Audio Fiction
Magazine. They also announce The October Scary Story Event, a contest
that all listeners are invited to participate in.
- Promos for The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine released on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 05:09
Here are some promos that we put together for the podcast. One is our normal promo, the second is the the cheesy promo. If you have a podcast, or know someone who does, and would like to run one of these promos on your podcast, feel free to do so. And thank you very much.
- Page 172: Around The Bend by Maria Schneider released on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 04:56
When a woman discovers a ghostly shadow haunting her drive home, she
becomes involved in a small town intrigue that may prove deadly.
Also, Rish and Big talk about one of the best things going in music today: Jonathan Coulton.
- Page 145: Woman Called Witch by Doug McIntire released on Sat, 09/06/2008 - 06:20
Whatâs more scary than being in a bank when three men come in to rob
it? Being in a bank with three robbersâand a strangely calm old woman.
A woman called Witch.
Also, Rish and Big talk about the Horror genre, its sad ghettoization, and what scares people.
- Page 121: Enter Sandman by Jeff Carlson released on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 18:46
The Sandman plays Smashball in the Lunar League, and he's discovered a
conspiracy. What should he do with this bombshell information?- Page 112: Silver by Tad Callin released on Fri, 08/15/2008 - 15:57
A woman with an obsession for unicorns finds a girl who provides the evidence she needs to locate them once again.
Big Anklevich and Rish Outfield talk about Joss Whedon's newest offering, Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog.
- Page 96: How The Tooth Fairy, Like, Totally Scammed The Boogeyman by Derek J. Goodman released on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 16:10
Clay has a new partner. Sheâs pretty, but annoying, easy to please,
but a terrible con artist. Clay is about to learn that there is even
more to his partner, something he never would have guessed.
Big Anklevich and Rish Outfield introduce the newest member of the
Dunesteef team, R. 080T, our droid who will keep track of all the
computer related issues and produce the intro portions of our show.
Big and Rish also talk about their experience at this year's San Diego
Comic-Con.
- Page 88: Spiritual Tripping by Joshua Scribner (No Intro) released on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 10:54
Zane and Kali have gotten their hands on a wonderful new drug, but little do they know what this drug has in store for them.- Page 88: Spiritual Tripping by Joshua Scribner released on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 10:20
Zane and Kali have gotten their hands on a wonderful new drug, but little do they know what this drug has in store for them.
- Page 62: Raising Archie by Michael Stone released on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 20:31
Raising Archie didn't come through on the feed for some reason, so I am reposting it.
- Page 62: Raising Archie by Michael Stone released on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 10:35
James has a friend who acquired a giant egg via an internet auction
site. Now it's has hatched. Is his friend putting him on or did this
thing really emerge from the egg?
- Page 37: Stalled by Merrill Page released on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 05:41
Rob thinks he's in the fast lane in life, headed to the top in a
high powered job, but something grotesque happens to teach him that he
may be wrong about that.
- Page 5: Double Vision by Derek L. Palmer released on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 17:46
Our first story, Double Vision by Derek L. Palmer is a rural fantasy
about two high school students, Paul Oaker and Duncan Curtis, who, on
the way home from McDonalds, run across a very surprising sight.- Page 5: Double Vision by Derek L. Palmer (No Intro) released on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 17:05
Our first story, Double Vision by Derek L. Palmer is a rural fantasy about two high school students, Paul Oaker and Duncan Curtis, who, on the way home from McDonalds, run across a very surprising sight.
- Episode 0 released on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 17:07
Rish Outfield and Big Anklevich give you a small introduction to The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine and tell you what to expect next week.
