Rish Outcast
Episodes
Rish Outcast 250: I Have So Many Names
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks about character names, and the problem with naming them after people you know. He also complains (briefly) about his audiobook projec...
Podcast That Dares 41: The Squaw
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yikes. Rish presents Bram Stoker's short story, "The Squaw," a tale where the title is somehow not the most problematic part of it. W...
Rish Outcast 249: Not the Same (After That)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks about his most recently-published novella and audiobook, "Not the Same." Yep, it's the unidentical twins one.Brought to you by Dengar...
Rish Outcast 248: Never Let Him Go 2
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, here is the second half of the Dead & Breakfast story "Never Let Him Go." Mrs. Bice is eager to be rid of Mason Bradley, but someo...
Rish Outcast 247: Never Let Him Go 1
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an episode (mostly) from 2020, Rish presents the "Dead & Breakfast" story "Never Let Him Go." Or, the first half anyway.Brought to ...
Rish Outcast 246: Writer's Conference - Plus One
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, I went to my usual February writers conference . . . except my pal Marshal Latham came along. And he joins me in talking abo...
Podcast That Dares 40: The Dead Smile
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents "The Dead Smile" by F. Marion Crawford, from 1899. Sir Hugh Ockrum takes his secret to the grave, but it behooves Gabriel an...
Rish Outcast 244: People We Touch 2
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rish finishes performing (and discussing) the Lara and the Witch story, "The People We Touch."Download the show by right-clicking HERE.Supp...
Rish Outcast 244: People We Touch 1
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Valentine's Day is approaching, and young Lara Demming would like to do something nice for her English teacher, Ms. Lune. What could possi...
Rish Outcast 243: Fountain of Knowledge
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the third (and final) episode of our exciting "Be Careful What You Wish For" crossover event. Big Anklevich and Marshal "The Mansl...
Rish Outcast 242: Abigail's Bright Side
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Abigail Hilton to talk about the audiobook I recently narrated, "Arcove's Bright Side." Previously, ...
Rish Outcast 241: Haul Out The New Year
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks about "Haul Out The Holly," the first Hallmark Christmas movie he's watched. Then he tallies up all his New Year's Resolutions (...
Rish Outcast 240: Eurotrip 4
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, we've finally wrung this blood orange dry: the final episode of my Eurotrip report. This show is all about Venice, the overhead ...
Rish Outcast 239: Eurotrip 3
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Eurotrip continues! In this episode, I talk about Disneyland, the Paris Metro, and the Catacombs.Pardon my French.To download the epis...
Rish Outcast 237: Eurotrip Part 2
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oy! Rish continues his massive report about his trip to Europe, including his time in England, jetlag, the Rish-eating turnstile, Jack the...
Rish Outcast 238: Made Just For You
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Made just for the holidays, Rish presents his Lara & the Witch story, "Made Just For You."To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To suppor...
Rish Outcast 236: Eurotrip Part 1
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish begins his massive report on his massive trip to Europe. Volume one is mostly about Germany.Hopefully, this enables you to fall asleep much...
Podcast That Dares 39: The Scarlet Citadel 2
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish finishes his performance of Robert E. Howard's "The Scarlet Citadel" from 1933. Can you make it through?Download the episode directly...
Podcast That Dares 38: The Scarlet Citadel 1
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents the first half of Robert E. Howard's Conan story, "The Scarlet Citadel." Enjoy . . . or to Hell with you!To download th...
Rish Outcast 233: Yet Another Christmas Movie
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Due to no popular demand, Rish talks about being on extra on yet another holiday movie.To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE.To support ...
Rish Outcast 234: Murder Maze
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise Halloween episode, Rish presents his short story "Murder Maze." Of course, every day is Halloween in his world.To download this be...
Podcast That Dares 37: Gramma
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a bit of prevaricating, Rish presents Stephen King's classic 1984 tale "Gramma."Come give this episode a hug.To download the episode, just Right...
Rish Outcast 232: Toy Hunting High and Low
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish and Big reminisce about going on toy runs, back in the day.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, come on, just...
Rish Outcast 231: Bad Trip
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish shares his humorous* story, "Bad Trip," about a school field trip gone awry.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patre...
Rish Outcast 230: Step-Dads & Adopted Fathers
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marshal Latham joins Rish in talking about the depiction of step- and adopted parents.To Download the Step-Episode, just Right-Click HERE.To supp...
Podcast That Dares 36: The Voice In The Night
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents William Hope Hodgson's short story "The Voice In The Night," from 1907. A mysterious unseen man has a tragic story to share with a...
Rish Outcast 229: Whatchoo Leave Behind
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep, I talk a bit about a dead collector, and then lay out my plans for the end of October/start of November.Sorry about the title.To dow...
Rish Outcast 228: Aloha Hatchling, Aloha Dunesteef
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks about his book "Hatchling," which just came out. And the last episode of the Dunesteef, which just came out.Download the episode at&n...
Podcast That Dares 35: August Heat
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, my. Quite by accident, Rish presents "August Heat," the creepy 1910 short story by W.F. Harvey. Just make sure it doesn't happen...
Rish Outcast 227: Caller I.D. (1)
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents the first installment of his (hopefully) annual "Caller I.D." series, only about a decade late! When young Chad Kluchar...
Rish Outcast 226: Hero Worship (TMI)
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rish talks about heroes, and how they fall. To illustrate this, he shares his story "Hero Worship," and a TMI warning. &n...
Podcast That Dares 33: The Ash Tree
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whoops. I should've put this one out a couple of months ago. Sorry. Rish presents M.R. James's 1904 story, "The Ash Tree," sadly, with acce...
Rish Outcast 225: Newfound Fame 4
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish finishes his novella "Newfound Fame," and talks about the movie IT FOLLOWS. Again.To download the file, Right-Click HERE.To supp...
Rish Outcast 224: Newfound Fame 3
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, Ernst Hillerman has drawn the notice of the Brown Depths Monster. Which is not good.Also not good? I've decided to split "Newfoun...
Rish Outcast 223: Newfound Fame 2
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Ernst Hillerman at his first horror convention continues . . . and the horror becomes a little too real.To download this cursed file, Rig...
Rish Outcast 222: Newfound Fame 1
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Horror fan? A TRUE Horror fan?Uncle Rish is proud to present the first section of "Newfound Fame," the tale of Ernst Hillerman, ...
Rish Outcast 221: Another Spring, Another X-mas
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks about his new audio collection and (yet another) springtime Christmas movie shoot.To download the episode, Right Click HERE.To s...
Podcast That Dares 34: John Charrington's Wedding
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish performs (and discusses) Edith Nesbit's "John Charrington's Wedding" from 1891 . . . if he survives, that is. Hopefully, we'll be back...
Rish Outcast 220: Q&A: Broughton To The Core
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish answers (again) these questions by listener Rob Broughton:Which supernatural encounter would you want to have? Would you "go" with a f...
Rish Outcast 219: Message To My Girl
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish shares his, uh, romantic story "Message To My Girl." Valentine's Day never ends, kids.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To sup...
Rish Outcast 218: Writers Conference Report 2022
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish does his annual re-cap of the writers conference he attended. But this time, he drags Marshal Latham along.If you care to download the show...
Podcast That Dares 32: The Phoenix on the Sword
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I present Robert E. Howard's "The Phoenix on the Sword," the first published Conan story from 1932. While the recording isn't Q...
Rish Outcast 217: Stuck Truck Episode
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a vehicle stuck in the snow, Rish decides to podcast . . . and not release it for six months.Would you?Download the episode by Right-Clicking&nbs...
Rish Outcast 216: Walk of Death
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In "honor" of Marshal Latham's podcast "Walk of Life" (and his birthday), I present the tale of the Witherer, and his "Walk of Death."Go ahead, ...
Rish Outcast 215: What's Normal?
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish waxes rhapsodic about not being normal. As he does.Go ahead and download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE.Go back and support ...
Podcast That Dares 31: The Leaden Ring
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rish shares "The Leaden Ring" by Sabine Baring-Gould. He then talks a bit about evil. As you do.Download the episode right HERE...
Rish Outcast 214: New Year's Show 2022
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Rish's annual New Year's show, with goals and jabber and whatever else can be fit in here.To download the episode and use it to blackmail me late...
Rish Outcast 213: Still Chasing Pavements
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck under a tree, Rish talks about dreams, despair, and David Letterman.If you want to download the show, click HERE.If you want to suppo...
Rish Outcast 212: Family Christmas Party
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, at pretty much the last minute, I had to present a story for our family holiday party. And at pretty much the last minute, I'm presenting that sto...
Rish Outcast 211: White House Tour
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a short episode with an even shorter story from a decade back called "White House Tour." Bring the kids!If you care to download the episo...
Rish Outcast 210: Cry Uncle
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this TMI show, I talk about my Uncle Len, who passed away. I drone on about his funeral, and then share a new story in his memory, "Here With...
Podcast That Dares 30: The Apparition
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In yet another of these presentations of classic tales, I narrate the 1883 Guy de Maupassant short story "The Apparition."As always, you can download ...
Rish Outcast 209: Adams At Large, Etc.
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks a lot. And shares a sketch about Bryan Adams. Sort of.Feel free to download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE.And f...
The Podcast That Dares 29: Casting the Runes
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am presenting to you the 1911 story "Casting the Runes" by M.R. James.Hey, can you pass me the runes, please?Download this suckah b...
Rish Outcast 208: Lara and Me
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, here's another episode out of order, but ah well. In this one, I talk a bit about the whole "Lara and the Witch" series, and the recen...
Rish Outcast 207: Jerry Bundler
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents W.W. Jacobs's 1908 ghost story "Jerry Bundler."Note, due to circumstances beyond your control, I've had to bump this episode up in place...
Podcast That Dares 28: Suffer the Little Children
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a bit of hemming and hawing, I'm going ahead with my presentation of Stephen King's short story "Suffer the Little Children." Enjoy.Downlo...
Rish Outcast 206: August To August
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry about being a month late on this one. We've got something of an experiment here. Rish from 2020 interviews Rish from 2021 in th...
Rish Outcast 205: Podcatcher Part II
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, mateys, here be the second half of my cryptid horror tale "podcatcher." To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support...
Rish Outcast 204: Podcatcher Part I
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So here is the first half of my cryptid horror story, "podcatcher." Parental Guidance suggested.To download the episode, Right-Click ...
Rish Outcast 203: Steve King Already Did It
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, in this episode, I talk about a Stephen King story that's eerily similar to a couple of mine, and then present the lengthy poem "Rime of the Ancie...
Rish Outcast 202: Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents the Edgar Allan Poe story, "The Facts In The Case of M. Valdemar."To download the episode, just Left-Click HERE.To support me...
Rish Outcast 201: A Christmas Extra
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish talks about his most recent extra work, on a Christmas movie not shot at Christmastime.Download this bad boy by Right-Clicking HERE.H...
Rish Outcast 200: Dying Is Easy
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish and special guest Big Anklevich present Rish's story "Dying Is Easy." This really should've been split across two episodes, but ah wel...
Rish Outcast 199: A Good Enough Brainstorm
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish shares with you the brainstorming of the story "Two Month Retreat." Good, or good enough?Download this sucker by right-clicking&...
Rish Outcast 198: Calling A Run Away
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rish presents a segment regarding "The Calling: Reunion" recorded in 2017, as well as his short story "Run Away."Download the episode directly by righ...