Rish Outcast

 Rish tells a lengthy (interminable?) story about a patron with a wrapped-up object. "Incompetence is about to strike." Also, he encounters The Man In The Stall.Note: I really ought to go back and retroactively retitle all these episodes with lurid titles like this one.If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Come support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "Out, Security!" Moretto.

 Guest-starring Big Anklevich, Rish airs his daddy issues and simultaneously proclaims his love for 4 Non Blondes' only hit song.They chat about nostalgia, Van Halen, the title of this podcast, and of course, they talk Pixar. And does Big know any Smashmouth lyrics?If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Realest Prong That Ever Was" Moretto."She was a crackhead, son, your dead mother."

 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 book in a year, about meeting a Disney director, about letting your subconscious work out plot details, tries to answer a couple of Marshal Latham questions, and what he has now decided is his favorite Disney animated film.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 "Biter's Conference" Moretto.

 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 for, son.In this half, Rish asks "Am I arrogant?" He encounters the author of "Dungeon Crawler Carl." He attends a panel by a writer that hogs all the attention, he gets in a bit of a sticky situation, and he goes to a panel with a magical technique to improve your writing . . . or has Rish got brain damage?To download the episode, just Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by "Dungeon Crawler Gino" Moretto.

 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 in Room 13? And is there even a Room 13?Rish then talks and talks about the ending of the story (and so should you).If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Thirteen Ain't Nothin But A Number" Moretto.

 Finishing the presentation of "The Dark Gift." Thanks to you. People are finally starting to notice Nobie Miller . . . a lot of people at the Pickle Days carnival. And they're noticing her a lot.Rish goes to a pretty dark place (no pun intended) with the discussion afterward, but also explains the main character's ridiculous name (still not as bad as the majority of Gen Z names are--Braxton, Oakley, Addison, Jaiden, and Rayleigh--I'm looking at you).Warning: Wilson Phillips.Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "The Slightly-Tanned Gift" Moretto.

 Rish presents the first half of his recent carnival story, "The Dark Gift." Nobie, Eris, and Grump are enjoying the 1992 Pickle Days celebration when Nobie spins a wheel and it stops on something it wasn't supposed to.Afterward, Rish explains the title and inspiration--making this probably the only story he's ever written due to spite.Note: This was not intended to be split into two episodes, so it might behoove you to wait and listen to both parts together.  Or, judging by its reaction elsewhere . . . not at all.If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Dork Gift" Moretto.

 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 one year, as well as the lady who has seizures, and what seems like actual progress with her. He also talks about the relationship between librarians and security, the girl whose first day it wasn't, his limited Spanish-speaking ability, and in a bit of a downer*, the girl who was covering her face.*A bit??Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Why don't you support me on Patreon HERE?  What, are you chicken?Logo by Gino "Sit & Spin Security" Moretto.

 Rish, with special guest Big Anklevich, presents Paul W. Fairman's 1952 story, "Brothers Beyond The Void," about the first man to visit Mars. They also talk about the classic episode of television it inspired.To download this episode, Right-Click HERE.To support Rish on his Patreon page, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Brother Beyond The Droid" Moretto.

 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 2025 goals . . . and would he be foolish enough to make some in 2026?If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Spew Year 2026" Moretto.

 Happy Halloween, kids!  What, it's not Halloween where you are?For an extra-long treat (rather than a trick), Rish presents Daphne du Maurier's 1952 story "The Birds," about an English village beset by flocks of avian killers almost as sick of humanity as you are. Apparently, they once made a film of it.Note: This very nearly was split into two episodes, and only the promise of the greatest holiday of the year kept them stuck together.Note 2: You're welcome.If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "The Nerds" Moretto.

 Rish talks about some experiences with the homeless and homelessness itself, friendship with his boss, bionic implants, going to the library on his day off, and how working as a security guard has changed him.Also, Supergirl.If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Spin Securely" Moretto.

 For the holiday episode this year, Rish presents his story "The Last Christmas."  Jason finds a box on his doorstep, presumably a present for him . . . but it's one that will change everything.  Enjoy?Note: we'll postpone Episode 317 to next time.Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "The Lost Christmas" Moretto.

  ...and the story continues. Here I present the 2025 portion of the story "Door Number Three," written after considering the original ending unsatisfying/unsatisfactory.Afterward, I'm including the original second half of the first episode, where I talk about what I would do differently if I wrote the tale now (ultimately redundant, since I went ahead and did it). Sorry(ish).If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Door Number Pee" Moretto.

 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 back in March or April . . . but then it mutated.Just like your sister-in-law.Remember, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.Don't forget, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE.Logo by Gino "Dork Number Three" Moretto.

 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 game similar to Hide & Seek.As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.And of course, you should support my Patreon by clicking HERE (they got an extended version of this episode).Logo by Gino "Pee" Moretto.

 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 experience from 2024 of attending The Fear Factory, an elaborate haunted house with his aunt and cousins. Spoiler: he makes it out alive.Note: Since this was recorded a year ago, a lot of it is as new to me as it is to you. Funny that senility has an upside.You can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.You can support me on Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by Gino "Olfactory of Fear" Moretto.

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 and the runaway toddler4) The new librarian's new "friend"Bonus . . . 5) Oh, no.If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Gin Security" Moretto.

 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 not what he appears to be.Guest-starring Big Anklevich as Fred!Note: Episode 62 was for Patreon supporters only.  So there.If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.Come support me on Patreon HERE.Logo by Gino "The Scissors" Moretto.

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 in the night.Then Rish talks about floating Danny Glick and the last time he saw A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984).Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "Foreheads Up" Moretto.