Episodes

  • ARBM Episode 403:Light, Shadow and Earth
    Apr 22 2024

    Episode 403: Light, Shadow and Earth

    Join us for a special Earth Day-themed episode of the As Read By Me podcast, where we take a journey through awe-inspiring landscapes that will leave you speechless. Follow along as Mike Archer shares his vivid exploration of America in his piece titled Light, Shadow, and Earth, originally published on The Archer Journal. From the breathtaking vistas of the Spring Mountains to the stark beauty of vast salt flats, experience the wonders of nature through Mike's eyes as he describes the majestic landscapes and the profound sense of awe they inspire. As we celebrate Earth Day, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet's natural wonders, and reflect on the importance of preserving and protecting them for future generations.

    Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc

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    As Read By Me Episode 403 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    5 mins
  • ARBM Episode 402: Redemption
    Mar 29 2024

    Episode 402: Redemption

    Finally, after a brief hiatus Bill Rausch is back to help us resurrect our show, just in time for Easter. While he's full of surprises, there is always one thing you can count on with a Bill Rausch story, he will remind you of the power of storytelling to touch hearts and uplift spirits. And this week's story, Redemption is no exception. Despite the hardships and challenges of life, there's always a glimmer of hope and humanity. Join us as we witness the kindness of strangers and the enduring spirit of compassion that shines even in the darkest of times.

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    William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.

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    As Read By Me Episode 402 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    7 mins
  • ARBM Episode 401: A Raisin In The Sun
    Jan 29 2024

    Episode 401: A Raisin In The Sun

    In this episode, we continue our collaboration with Bristol Riverside Theater. Join us as we glean insights from director Lisa Strum, who shares her production notes, illuminating the importance of this enduring masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of Bristol Riverside Theater's rich history and nestled in the quaint surroundings of historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, this production promises to captivate audiences from January 30th to February 18th. For an unforgettable theatrical experience, secure your tickets and explore more about this remarkable rendition by visiting Bristol Riverside Theater's website or by contacting the BRT box office at 215-785-0100.

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    As Read By Me Episode 401 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    3 mins
  • ARBM Episode 322: Season 3 Readers Round Up
    Dec 28 2023
    Episode 322: Readers Round Up Well, our third season is officially in the books. Special thanks to all the writers for sharing your work with us. And thanks to all of our listeners for your continual support! This year-end compilation episode consists of over 3 hours of short stories and poems from As Read By Me Season 3. This compilation episode great for long car rides, dog walks or sitting around the fire. Hope you enjoy!!! Authors: Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can purchase his novels at Amazon by visiting https://amzn.to/3GgcMm5. You can follow Rich on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichHosek, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek. Reviews and previews of upcoming books and other projects are available at https://richhosek.com/. And you can find out more about his TV credits at IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923. Resolved first appeared on Reedsy Prompts, you can read this story and more at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/g9fm7z/ Barbara Stakes: Barbara spent a 30-plus year career in the offices of area Research and Development companies in Langhorne, PA and Princeton, NJ. In her retirement, she enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, walks in the parks and working to get down on paper stories about people, places and experiences remembered over the years with a hope that others might enjoy them. Peter Waitze: Peter has been recounting his short, tall tales in monthly letters for over 40 years, and more recently in the form of a monthly email story. You can sign up for his monthly email letter by sending an email to Peter@AsReadByMe.com. Peter is also a founder and producer of the As Read By Me Podcast. Frank Goldstein: Frank is a retired broadcast photojournalist, the author of the upcoming book Shoot It Anyway and a producer of the As Read By Me podcast. Heidi Bahnck: You can find more about Heidi at her website HeidiBahnck.com. Perry Genovesi: Perry works as a librarian in Philadelphia. He serves his fellow workers as a shop steward in AFSCME Local 2187 and plays bass in the band Canid. You can read more of his fiction in Loud Coffee Press, CC&D, Isolation Street and elsewhere. Sometimes he looks at all the emails he's sent in 1 day & just sort of exhales & crosses his arms as if he just built a log cabin. And you can find him on Twitter @unionlibrarian William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts. Mike Archer: Mike is a retired television news executive who spent over 40 years working in local television news in Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. He was also part of a team of journalists that launched Court TV in 1991 that expanded the coverage of the legal system and trials in the United States. Mike writes a blog on journalism, politics, language, and life that can be found at www.thearcherjournal.com. Mike’s book, Living with Humans: Stories of Each Other is his second published collection of short stories. It’s available as an e-book or paperback on Amazon.com and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3GaNsOc Sara Colvin: Sara is an advocate for recovery. She hosts the "Be You" video podcast, available at the YouTube link below. She has experienced the underworld of addiction as well as the beautiful joy that a life in recovery will bring. Because of this, Sara has a passion for educating the world about the nature of both addiction and the recovery process. She is available for public speaking engagements and presentations. Sara's book can be found on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3nK8foV And The "Be You" podcast can be found here: https://youtube.com/@saracolvin6006 Julius Scissor: Julius Scissor has been one of Philadelphia’s most notorious hairdressers for over 50 years. His shop is located at 2045 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103. He is also a prolific artist and writer working in a multitude of mediums and styles. He can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JuliusScissorHair and his website at https://juliusscissorhair.wixsite.com/mysite. Paul Camarata: Paul’s words and pictures can be found at www.tweedtypewriter.com. And if you’d like to see some animated versions of Paul’s poems, check out his YouTube channel here. Want To Support Our Work? If you enjoy what we’re doing and would like to help us continue doing it, please visit our PayPal donation page or our Patreon page or you can simply scan or click the QR code below to make a one-time donation via PayPal. Now you can support us with a purchase from our Merchandise Store! Click Here To Visit Our Store Writers Wanted If you...
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    3 hrs and 13 mins
  • ARBM Episode 321: Holiday Depression
    Dec 14 2023

    Episode 321: Holiday Depression

    Bill Rausch is back with a blender full of Egg Nog, just in time for Christmas. And his gift to you this week is a story entitled Holiday Depression. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app for future episodes. You can also catch us on Twitter and enjoy video versions of the show on YouTube and Rumble. If you're a writer itching to share your work, please drop us an email at writers@asreadbyme.com.

    Author:

    William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.

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    As Read By Me Episode 321 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    7 mins
  • ARBM Episode 320: Snow Bully
    Nov 30 2023

    Episode 320: Snow Bully

    Snowball fights, snowmen, and a touch of mischief—Rich Hosek is back to bring some winter-themed intrigue with Snow Bully! Grab your hot cocoa and get ready for a chilly adventure filled with humor and snow-covered mayhem. It's a winter tale that'll warm your spirits and leave you grinning from ear to ear. ❄️😂📖

    Author:

    Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.

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    As Read By Me Episode 320 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    24 mins
  • ARBM Episode 319:Turkey Day
    Nov 16 2023

    Episode 319: Turkey Day

    Bill Rausch is back just on time to join us for Thanksgiving dinner. Tom Turkey stars in this good old-fashioned barnyard tale, entitled Turkey Day. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app for future episodes. You can also catch us on Twitter and enjoy video versions of the show on YouTube and Rumble. If you're a writer itching to share your work, drop us an email at writers@asreadbyme.com. Thanks for joining us!

    Author:

    William Rausch: Bill started writing his five-minute flash-fiction podcasts three years ago. Bill is a firm believer in Shakespeare's insight: "Brevity is the soul of wit." His podcasts are always just five minutes. And always a slap-in-the-forehead ending you'll never see coming. You can hear his stories on Spotify, Apple i-Tunes or many other podcast platforms at Bill Rausch Read My Shorts.

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    As Read By Me Episode 319 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    7 mins
  • ARBM Episode 318:The Gargoyle’s Bread
    Oct 26 2023

    Episode 318: The Gargoyle's Bread

    Rich Hosek is back to celebrate Halloween with an old-fashioned monster tale, entitled The Gargoyle's Bread.

    Author:

    Rich Hosek: Rich is a television writer and novelist. You can read this story and others on Medium at https://medium.com/@RichHosek. His novels are available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV. Additional information about free audio versions of his books and other stories, reviews, previews of upcoming projects and links to social media are available at https://richhosek.com/.

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    As Read By Me Episode 318 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles

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    25 mins