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Snake
04/18/2024
Snake
In this speculative story, Robert Bagnall weaves an intriguing tale of group of misfits and their encounter with a strange young man. Listen to David Wallace's inagural address: https://www.storyunlikely.com/#postdundermifflin Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting or help support us by becoming a and accessing a boatload of other perks. Contact Robert Bagnall via his blog at at The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, John Baker, and The One Ups.
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Dog Years w/ Leon Peter Blanda
03/19/2024
Dog Years w/ Leon Peter Blanda
Leon Peter Blanda joins the podcast to discuss his story Dog Years (recently published in Story Unlikely) and all things writing. Click to read Dog Years,. Visit to learn more about Leon Peter Blanda. Listen to David Wallace's inagural address: https://www.storyunlikely.com/#postdundermifflin Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting Become a member today by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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A Good Youth Worker is Hard to Find
02/13/2024
A Good Youth Worker is Hard to Find
In this humorous work of fiction, author Andy Millman spins a comical tale about a hapless boss just trying to find some good help. Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting or help support us by becoming a and accessing a boatload of other perks. The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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Threads for Flies, w/ Jacob Steven Mohr
01/15/2024
Threads for Flies, w/ Jacob Steven Mohr
Jacob Steven Mohr, author of Threads for Flies - recently published in Story Unlikely - joins the podcast to talk about this short story and everything writing. Click to read Threads for Flies, and Jacob's Anthology, Dead Letters. Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting Become a member today by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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Snow Member: A Christmas Story
12/01/2023
Snow Member: A Christmas Story
In this zany holiday special, Danny Hankner recalls the ultimate gag pulled on his hapless assistant manager nearly 20 years ago. Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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Voices Inside w/ Erika Lee Sengstack
11/14/2023
Voices Inside w/ Erika Lee Sengstack
Erika Lee Sengtsack joins the podcast to talk about Voices Inside, an outreach program for incarcerated individuals. How does this relate to writing? Well, listen and find out! To learn more about Voices Inside, or to volunteer or donate, visit The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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The Forever Button
10/13/2023
The Forever Button
In this work of fiction, author Joe Manion weaves an intriguing tale about a man with a 'problem', and the lengths he would go to have it resolved. Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker. The Forever Button was originally published in Literally Stories under the title “Button.”
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The Drinkin' Contest
09/17/2023
The Drinkin' Contest
In this period piece, author Sarah Cannavo tells of a time when the devil struck up a bargain with an unlikely moonshiner. Connect with Sarah Cannavo at Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker. The Drinkin' Contest was originally published in The Devil You Know Anthology from Critical Blast Publishing
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Who the Hell is James Fuertes? w/ bonus interview
08/16/2023
Who the Hell is James Fuertes? w/ bonus interview
Danny Hankner recounts a ridiculous gag involving a hapless roommate and a left-behind modeling photo of his old pal, award-winning actor James Fuertes, long before he was on the big screen. After the reading, Danny brings James on to swap stories, discuss the world of acting, and what James has been up to. Connect with James Fuertes: On Facebook - or Instagram - @jamesjfuertes Can't get enough of the stories we tell? Sign up today (for free!) to get a new story sent to your inbox every month by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casy at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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The Ghouls, an interview with author Matthew Brandon
07/13/2023
The Ghouls, an interview with author Matthew Brandon
An elegant work of literary horror, The Ghouls was published in the July issue of Story Unlikely. Author Matthew Brandon joins the podcast discussing how he began writing stories, where he got the idea for The Ghouls, and the art of writing in general. To read The Ghouls, visit . If it's no longer featured on the homepage, then go to to gain access to all of our back issues. The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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The Roads We Travel w/ bonus author interview
06/12/2023
The Roads We Travel w/ bonus author interview
Author Lynne Golodner weaves a deep, reflective memoir peeling back the layers of the things that shape us, along with an interview after the story. Find more about the author at , and her publishing company at . You can read more stories by visiting The music for this episode was provided by White Sand, and John Baker.
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Dear Editor
05/12/2023
Dear Editor
Author Kat Merrigan pens a ridiculously scathing rebuke to a fictitious magazine that has tragically lost its way. You can read more stories by visiting The music for this episode was provided by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio, and John Baker.
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Beyond My Window
04/19/2023
Beyond My Window
Author R.F. Marazas spins a haunting story about an astronaut on Mars confronted by an unknown force. Beyond My Window was originally published in Internationally Yours. You can read more stories by visiting The music for this episode was provided by John Baker, and Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
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Fabricating Gary Gatenou
04/14/2023
Fabricating Gary Gatenou
In this work of fiction, author Brian Belefant spins a humorous tale about a group of teenagers growing up in the 80's and inventing a classmate to take the blame for all their antics. You can read more stories by visiting The music for this episode was provided by John Baker, and Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
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A Problem Shared
04/14/2023
A Problem Shared
In this humorous tale, author Raymie Martin dives into a fantasy world, giving us a glimpse of what it might be like running a magazine amongst a flurry of cryptid creatures. You can read more stories by visiting The music for this episode was provided by John Baker, and Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
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Me, You, And The Road Ahead
04/06/2023
Me, You, And The Road Ahead
In this memoir, Danny Hankner recounts a ridiculous story about his days in gym class as a fat kid, failing the fitness tests, questioning the logic of body fat measuring, and vomitting all over a toilet. Good times. You can read more stories by visiting The music for this episode was provided by John Baker, and Karl Casey at White Bat Audio.
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