Rish Outcast

Rish Outcast 326: In Security 9 (The Thing Wrapped In The Blanket)

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish tells a lengthy (interminable?) story about a patron with a wrapped-up object. "Incompetence is about to strike." Also, he encounters The M...

Rish Outcast 325: The Realest Song That Ever Was

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Guest-starring Big Anklevich, Rish airs his daddy issues and simultaneously proclaims his love for 4 Non Blondes' only hit song.They chat about ...

Rish Outcast 324: Writers Conference Report 2026 Part 2

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish finishes talking about this year's conference. Look at me, Gino! It's all for you!Rish talks about a writer who only managed to write one b...

Rish Outcast 323: Writers Conference Report 2026 1

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 The yearly writers conference that Rish goes to has come and gone, and somebody somewhere wanted an episode about it. Be careful what you wish f...

Podcast That Dares 68: The Number Thirteen

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents M.R. James's 1904 spooky story, "The Number Thirteen." A historian in Denmark stays in Room 12 of the local inn . . . but who is i...

Rish Outcast 322: The Dark Gift 2

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Finishing the presentation of "The Dark Gift." Thanks to you. People are finally starting to notice Nobie Miller . . . a lot of people at the Pi...

Rish Outcast 321: The Dark Gift Part I

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents the first half of his recent carnival story, "The Dark Gift." Nobie, Eris, and Grump are enjoying the 1992 Pickle Days celebration...

Rish Outcast 320: In Security 8

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish tells more stories about being a security guard. Will it ever stop? Yo, I don't know.In this one, Rish talks about being at the library for...

Podcast That Dares 67: Brothers Beyond The Void

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish, with special guest Big Anklevich, presents Paul W. Fairman's 1952 story, "Brothers Beyond The Void," about the first man to visit Mars. Th...

Rish Outcast 319: New Year's 2026 Show

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about his family Christmas party and whether his table or his sister's table won the Best Table vote.Also, how did he do with his 202...

Podcast That Dares 65: The Birds

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Happy Halloween, kids!  What, it's not Halloween where you are?For an extra-long treat (rather than a trick), Rish presents Daphne du Mauri...

Rish Outcast 317: In Security 7

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about some experiences with the homeless and homelessness itself, friendship with his boss, bionic implants, going to the library on ...

Rish Outcast 318: The Last Christmas

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 For the holiday episode this year, Rish presents his story "The Last Christmas."  Jason finds a box on his doorstep, presumably a present f...

Rish Outcast 316: Door Number Three 2

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  ...and the story continues. Here I present the 2025 portion of the story "Door Number Three," written after considering the original endin...

Rish Outcast 315: Door Number Three 1

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish shares a story from many years ago about a babysitter that discovers a new door in the hallway. It was meant to be a single episode, way ba...

Podcast That Dares 64: Smee

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents A.M. Burrage's 1931 short horror story "Smee." A young man tells of a disturbing experience that happened to him while playing a g...

Rish Outcast 314: The Factory of Fear

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Happy Belated Halloween (I had intended to put out this one at the end of October, and I never hit Publish . . . sorry)!Rish shares an experienc...

Rish Outcast 313: In Security 6

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rish talks a little more about working at the library. In this volume, we get:1) When a bomb threat calls2) An exchange of puzzles3) Sleeping beauty a...

Podcast That Dares 63: The Slizzers

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents Jerome Bixby's 1953 tale, "The Slizzers." When his buddy lets his guard down at their usual poker game, Jerry discovers the man is...

Rish Outcast 312: Heads Up

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rish presents a very short story he wrote a number of years ago for a match-the-image contest, about a boy who gets a strange visit from his brother i...

Podcast That Dares 61: Goodnight, Mr. James

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents Clifford D. Simak's 1951 Sci-Fi tale "Goodnight, Mr. James," where an unstoppable alien creature escapes captivity and only one ma...

Rish Outcast 311: In Security 5

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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....

Rish Outcast 310: Judge Not

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Podcast That Dares 60: 30 Seconds - 30 Days

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents Arthur C. Clarke's 1949 Sci-Fi tale "30 Seconds - 30 Days."If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish ...

Rish Outcast 309: MagicClaw

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Rish Outcast 308: In Security 4

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The mean man, Rish Outfield, tells more stories about being a library security guard, including:1. The Vomit and the Unlucky Patron2. The Guy Wh...

Rish Outcast 307: Like Stamp-Collecting

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 After going to two different comic-related sales, Rish talks about comic books, and a chilling prediction someone made.Also, Fake Sean knows a s...

Rish Outcast 306: With A Banjo On My Knee

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 p...

Podcast That Dares 59: For The Blood Is The Life

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rish presents F. Marion Crawford's 1911 short story "For The Blood Is The Life." Drink up!To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support my...

Rish Outcast 305: In Security 3

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks--at length--about a library patron suffering from mental illness, he tries to say "Who cares?" more often, watches Active Shooter Tra...

Rish Outcast 304: A Group Hug Saves The World

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 After watching Marvel's THE THUNDERBOLTS (spoiler warning), Rish muses about the possibility of solving problems with a hug instead of a fist.An...

Podcast That Dares 58: Notebook Found In A Deserted House

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 Deser...

Rish Outcast 303: Reply Hazy

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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, ...

Podcast That Dares 57: The Three D's

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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,...

Rish Outcast 302: In Security 2

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 It's time for some more library security guard stories, including helping an old woman, the homeless guy role call, including the guy ranting ab...

Rish Outcast 301: The Bad Man In Room 2

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 It's a Dead & Breakfast story, about an unpleasant dude named Garrett Delvecchio, who comes to the Noble Oaks Bed & Breakfast on the wor...

Podcast That Dares 56: Town Where No One Got Off

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Rish Outcast 300: Episode 300 Show

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 A hodgepodge of items come together to celebrate the Rish Outcast's 300th episode: Fake Sean gets spun round, Rish narrates E. Nesbit's "Un...

Rish Outcast 299: In Security Volume 1

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents three vignettes from his time working security at the public library. Hopefully, the first of many.Part 1 - New job, bad smell, to...

Podcast That Dares 55: Honeysuckle Cottage

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ha...

Rish Outcast 298: Balms, Sears, & Publishing

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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, an...

Rish Outcast 297: You're In Good Hands 4

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Rish Outcast 296: New Year's 2025

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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-...

Rish Outcast 295: You're In Good Hands 3

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about his car problems, and shares the third segment of his "Lara & The Witch" story.Lara Demming has started to mistrust Holcomb...

Rish Outcast 293: You're In Good Hands 2

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 wo...

Rish Outcast 292: You're In Good Hands 1

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 Lar...

Rish Outcast 294: The Baleful

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In lieu of a Christmas story this year, Rish shares his holiday-adjacent story "The Baleful." No apologies, though.As always, you can download t...

Rish Outcast 291: Job Description

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 woul...

Podcast That Dares 54: Man From The South

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 su...

Rish Outcast 290: Wanna See Something Really Scary?

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 sca...

Podcast That Dares 53: Rats in the Walls

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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....

Rish Outcast 289: I've Got A Secret

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents a new--and rather frustrating--short story called "I've Got A Secret." Strange goings-on are afoot at the library.   Enj...

Rish Outcast 288: Q&A 2024 Part 2

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 After a wait of more than a month, Rish answers more questions from listeners*, including insight into the Cheesy Street Chalupa, and presents a...

Podcast That Dares 52: The Man Who Collected Poe

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 I present Robert Bloch's 1951 short story, "The Man Who Collected Poe." Imagine the ultimate collection a fan could possess . . . what might it ...

Rish Outcast 287: Greetings From The Ninth Sector

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents his 2013 Triple Word Score story "Greetings From The Ninth Sector." Try to ignore the centipedes.Download the file directly by Rig...

Rish Outcast 286: Q&A 2024 Part 1

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish answers questions from listeners*, and plugs his next audio collection (buy it here).Note: Due to unforeseen delays, this episode had ...

Rish Outcast 285: Olivia Rewinds

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents his time travel(ish) story "Olivia Rewinds." Our gal Olivia and her boyfriend break up, but then she can whatever she wishes . . ....

Podcast That Dares 51: The Mezzotint

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 a...

Rish Outcast 284: Study Group

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about defying the expectations of TOP GUN 2 and A THOUSAND WORDS (warning: spoilers).Then he presents his sketch "Study Group," with ...

Podcast That Dares 50: The Jaunt

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Rish Outcast 283: All's Well That Ends Well

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Inspired by Big Anklevich and Taylor Swift, Rish talks about some of his favorite unhappy endings.Warning: Spoilers abound!Timecodes (unreliable...

Podcast That Dares 49: The Bagheeta

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Rish Outcast 282: Marvin Haggler

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Outcast 281 Happy Birthday, Mister Cundy

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish shares--against his better judgement--his recent story "Happy Birthday, Mister Cundy."Ashley is a caring and sympathetic nurse, even when i...

Podcast That Dares 48: Our Lady of the Shadows

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In a nearly-lost episode, Rish performs "Our Lady of the Shadows," by Tony Richards.  An American in Paris encounters a helpful, friendly g...

Rish Outcast 280: Ten Thousand Coffins 4

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish finishes up his "Ten Thousand Coffins" reading. The Dawn Breaks is pretty big, but there's only room on the ship for either Brook...

Rish Outcast 279: Under the Covers 2

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Rish Outcast 278: Ten Thousand Coffins 3

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents the third--and longest--chunk of his Sci-Fi/Horror novella "Ten Thousand Coffins."  So, there are now three awakened humans a...

Rish Outcast 277: Under the Covers

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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...

Rish Outcast 276: Ten Thousand Coffins II

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 vampi...

Rish Outcast 275: Writers Conference Report 2024

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish and Marshal got together to go the annual writers conference, and talk about the highs and lows, the encouragement, the Energon collected, ...

Rish Outcast 274: Ten Thousand Coffins I

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 At long last, Rish presents the first section of his Sci-Fi/Horror piece "Ten Thousand Coffins."Onboard her colony ship, Medtech Brook Lisst fin...

Rish Outcast 273: Lara & the Witch and Me

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish does his annual episode about the Lara Demming series, specifically talking about "Bundling Made Easy" and "Here To Help."Note: Recorded ov...

Podcast That Dares 47: Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents Ambrose Bierce's 1890 story "An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge."  Remember that one?Note: Over on my Patreon, this was a...

Rish Outcast 272: The Winter of Our Discontent

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 Cl...

Rish Outcast 270: Have Toys Will Travel 4

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish gets together with Cousin Ryan to talk about toy-selling . . . for the last time?Spoiler: Maybe.As always, please download the file by Righ...

Podcast That Dares 46: Night Call, Collect

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish shares Ray Bradbury's 1969 tale "Night Call, Collect."  Just let it go to voicemail, kids.Warning: Some sound quality issues.If downlo...

Rish Outcast 269: New Year's 2024

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 answer...

Rish Outcast 266: Con Artist

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 episo...

Rish Outcast 268: There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories II

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Alright, here's the second half of my Dead & Breakfast holiday-ish tale, "There'll Be Scary Ghost Stories," where coworkers gather to share ...

Rish Outcast 267: Scary Ghost Stories I

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 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...

Podcast That Dares 45: Oh Whistle...

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

Rish Outcast 265: Sleeping Near The Enemy

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Big Anklevich joins Rish for his Gerald & Bjorn sketch "Sleeping Near The Enemy."  Then they talk about spousal abuse . . . like you do...

Rish Outcast 264: I Don't Care What Tannen Says

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 In one of those oversharing episodes, Rish ponders why he cares what people think of him.  Warning: BTTF and TMI.To download this episode, ...

Rish Outcast 263: Underdecorated 2

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish finishes the presentation of his story "Underdecorated" . . . just in time to take down your decorations!Note: I meant to post this before ...

Rish Outcast 262: Underdecorated 1

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents the first half of his Halloween story "Underdecorated" about a town without holiday spirit.  Or is it "Undecorated?"To d...

Rish Outcast 261: Have Toys, Will Travel 3

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rish Outcast 260: Science Fiction Double Feature

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents two new sketches, "Favorite Son (Or Grandson)" and "Doctor's Orders," both performed with Big Anklevich. Oh, and Fake Sean si...

Rish Outcast 259: It Knows What Scares You

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish expresses his irrational fear of yellowjackets and relates a recent encounter with one.  Also, he relates a Tale of eBay Horror from l...

Rish Outcast 258: I Don't Think That's Funny At All

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about things that he finds funny that others might not, and vice-versa.  Then he and Big present the related sketch "Seasonal Di...

Podcast That Dares 44: Weeds

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Rish presents the uncollected Jordy Verrill story "Weeds," by Stephen King.  Happy Fourth of July!Download by Right-Clicking &nb...

Rish Outcast 257: To Your Very Good Health

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about being sick (while sick) and being well (while well).  How are you?To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE.To s...

Rish Outcast 256: Caller I.D. 2

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish (finally) produces the second installment in the ongoing "Caller I.D." series.  Maybe you should just let it go to voicemail.Note: The...

Podcast That Dares 43: The Upper Berth

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish goes up to the cabin again, and shares the most famous story by Francis Marion Crawford, 1886's "The Upper Berth."  Creepy much?To dow...

Rish Outcast 255: You Call Him Doctor Jones

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks about his history (and love) for the Indiana Jones series, as well as his feelings for the final installment.  Yup, spoilers.To ...

Rish Outcast 254: Have Toys, Will Travel 2

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish tells more toy selling war stories, and is later joined by Cousin Ryan, who has even more.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To...

Rish Outcast 253: Five Topics in Search of an Episode

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 In the most rambly episode ever, I present various topics, recorded separately, such as a Tale of eBay Horror rerun*, contemplating paying someo...

Podcast That Dares 42: From the Dead

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish presents Edith Nesbit's 1893 story, "From the Dead."  When Arthur overreacts at Ida's revelation, he seems to ruin everythin...

Rish Outcast 252: Have Toys - Will Travel

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Rish talks (at length) about being a vendor at a recent toy show.  With way more to come.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To ...

Rish Outcast 251: Monitored Conversation

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big Anklevich joins Rish to present the first-ever Broken Mirror Story he participated in.  Alan is a new father, and quite unprepared for the ...