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Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast

Ink and Ash is a seasonal, bi-weekly short story podcast. Host Shawn Ennis narrates classic short stories, using sound effects and music to bring them new life. The show also asks for listener submissions. Whether you"re an aspiring author or just write as a hobby, you can be a part of the show! Send your short story to syypodcast@gmail.com for consideration, and in the meantime, thanks for listening!

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Episode 14: "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," by...

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/08/01

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are two of literature’s most beloved (and well-adapted) characters. But you don’t need Basil Rathbone or Benedict Cumberbatch to experience one of the original short stories that catapulted Holmes and Watson into popular culture for over a century. Join host Shawn Ennis in enjoying the adventure that Arthur Conan Doyle called his favorite Holmes story, “The Adventure of the Speckled Band!” 0:00-1:07 – Intro & iTunes Review 1:08-2:01 – Contact the show, leave your own

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Episode 13: "Far Below," by Robert Barbour Johnson

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/07/25

This week, Stories of Yore and Yours gets…weird. Tune in this week to hear the story that was selected in 1953 as the best story ever to appear in early 20th century pulp magazine Weird Tales. You may never think of the subway the same way again… 0:00-1:08 – Intro & iTunes Review 1:09-1:59 – Contact the show, leave your own review, and submit your own story! 2:00-4:34 – Intro to Robert Barbour Johnson and “Far Below,” brief history of Weird Tales 4:35-32:24 – “Far Below,” by Robert Barbour Johnson

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Episode 12: "Rip Van Winkle," by Washington Irving

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/07/18

Chances are, you've heard of Rip Van Winkle. In fact, I'd bet you're familiar with the gist of the story. But you've never heard it like this! Don't miss the classic tale of sleeping through the Revolution by one of America's first short story authors, Washington Irving! 0:00-1:03 – Intro & iTunes Review 1:04-2:09 – Leave your own review, how to contact the show 2:10-5:05 – Intro to Washington Irving and Rip Van Winkle 5:06-39:02 – “Rip Van Winkle,” by Washington Irving 39:03-39:58 – Closing the

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Episode 11: The Humor of Mark Twain

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/07/11

We've focused on a few dark stories over the course of this show, but this week, we're going with some lighter content by one of the best-known humorists in American literature. Join host Shawn Ennis for THREE short stories by the incomparable Mark Twain, including "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calavaras County," "The Story of the Good Little Boy," and "The Story of the Bad Little Boy." 0:00-0:51 - Intro/iTunes Review 0:52-1:23 - Leave your own review 1:24-5:02 - Intro to Mark Twain and this

Episode 11 Credits

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/07/11

Music: Intro/Outro Music: "Funkereffic," by Kevin MacLeod Review Music: "Foam Rubber," by Alexander Nakarada "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calavaras County" Music: "Silly Intro," by Alexander Nakarada Sound Effects: "Impatient Whimpers and Barks," by Moffet (https://freesound.org/people/moffet/) "Horse Galloping," by Max_Headroom (https://freesound.org/people/Max_Headroom/) "Angry Dog Bark Snarl with Reverb," by Jaylew1987 (https://www.youtube.com/user/IamJaylew) "Very Angry Dog," by

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Episode 10: Edgar Allan Poe, Master of Gothic Horror;...

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/07/04

You know "The Raven," and you know "The Tell-Tale Heart," and you may even know "The Masque of the Red Death." But you've never heard them like this. Don't miss this week's episode where host Shawn Ennis tackles all three of these classic tales, plus an original vignette by Matthew MacNish! 0:00-0:53 - Intro & iTunes review 0:54-1:54 - Leave your own review! 1:55-3:16 - Intro to "Lake Argo" 3:17-6:16 - "Lake Argo," by Matthew MacNish 6:17-11:30 - Intro to this week's stories 11:31-23:18 - "The

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Episode Nine: "The Yellow Wallpaper," by Charlotte...

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/06/27

This week, join host Shawn Ennis and Guest Narrator Moxie LaBouche in presenting the semi-autobiographical account of a woman's descent into madness! Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! Email: syypodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/syypodcast Twitter: @syypodcast Instagram: @syypodcast Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1373775434?ls=1 For a full list of music and sound effect credits, visit

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Episode Eight: "The Cat That Walked By Himself," by...

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/06/20

Have you ever wondered why cats are...the way they are? Tune in this week and join host Shawn Ennis to hear Rudyard Kipling's take on the origin story of cats as we know them today! Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! Email: syypodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/syypodcast Twitter: @syypodcast Instagram: @syypodcast Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1373775434?ls=1 Intro/Outro Music: "Funkereffic", by

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Episode Seven: Kurt Vonnegut's Happy Time Fun Hour

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/06/13

It's back to the dystopian future this week as host Shawn Ennis dives into a listener request and takes on two stories by Kurt Vonnegut. Don't miss the future that we would all be happy to avoid in TWO classic short stories! Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! Email: syypodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/syypodcast Twitter: @syypodcast Instagram: @syypodcast Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1373775434?ls=1

Episode 7 Credits

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/06/13

Huge thanks as always to FreePD.com for providing music for the show, and to freesound.org for providing several sound effects. Music: Intro/Outro Music: "Funkereffic," by Kevin MacLeod Harrison Bergeron: "Brothers Unite," by Alexander Nakarada "And Here We Go," Artist Anonymous 2BR02B: "Alternative Clock Dimension," by Kevin MacLeod Sound Effects: Harrison Bergeron: "Breaking Glass," by gezortenplotz (https://freesound.org/people/gezortenplotz/) "TVon," by cajo

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Episode Six: The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/06/06

Be careful what you wish for... Join host Shawn Ennis in revisiting a classic horror story that has spawned countless adaptations and copycats, and hear it like you've never heard it before! Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! Email: syypodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/syypodcast Twitter: @syypodcast Instagram: @syypodcast Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1373775434?ls=1 Intro/Outro Music:

Episode 6 Credits

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/06/06

Huge thanks as always to FreePD.com for providing music for the show, and to freesound.org for providing several sound effects. Music: Intro/Outro Music: "Funkereffic," by Kevin MacLeod Story Intro/Outro: "Satin Danger," by Kevin MacLeod iTunes Review Music: "Marked," by Alexander Nakarada Sound Effects: "Falling on Floor," by Skradz (https://freesound.org/people/skradz/) "Monkey Screaming," by Archeos (https://freesound.org/people/Archeos/) "Door Chain Put on Lock Wood Metal Rattle 2," by

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Episode Five: The Horror of Ambrose Bierce

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/05/30

Former Civil War soldier Ambrose Bierce is one of the more intriguing figures in American literary history, but he's not as well-known in the mainstream as some of the authors he influenced, such as HP Lovecraft and Ray Bradbury. Join host Shawn Ennis in discovering the life, and the horror stylings, of Ambrose Bierce. Have you written a short story that you want to have read? Submit it to the show! Email: syypodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/syypodcast Twitter: @syypodcast Instagram:

Episode 4 Credits

Ink and Ash: A Short Story Podcast ·

2018/05/23

Huge thanks as always to FreePD.com for providing music for the show, and to freesound.org for providing several sound effects. Music: Intro/Outro Music: "Funkereffic", by Kevin MacLeod "Beyond the Door" Intro/Outro: "Vintage Party," by Rafael Krux "Beyond Lies the Wub" Intro/Outro: "Witch Waltz," by Kevin MacLeod Sound Effects: Deep Space Ship Effect, by Hykenfreak (https://freesound.org/people/hykenfreak/) Gunshot 04, by RSilveira_88 (https://freesound.org/people/RSilveira_88/) Frog Rage, by