Episode 185: Genesis, chapters 47-48

In which Jacob speaks graciously to Pharaoh and gives an unexpected blessing.

Episode 185, chapters 47-48
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Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlights

• Shakespeare's Restless World

Episode 184: Bridge of Birds, chapters 18-19

In which we discover an oasis, an invisible hand, and a bamboo dragonfly.

Episode 184, chapters 18-19
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Links

• Gregg Margarite
• Kaylee - our newest dog
• Jane Eyre at A Good Story is Hard to Find
• Phoenix Pick - free books for 10 weeks

Eternal Rest Grant Him, O Lord ... For Gregg Margarite

I had the privilege of "meeting" Gregg on SFFaudio and he seemed larger than life somehow, so it was with great shock that I heard via SFFaudio that he died of a sudden heart attack.

This is such a shock and I am really sad because I’m going to miss Gregg so much. He was pervasive in my life, whether via his many LibriVox readings, hearing his conversations on the SFFaudio podcast, or our sparring on the occasional SFFaudio podcasts we were on (as is only natural for an outspoken Catholic and an outspoken existentialist). I am doubly sad because I always cherished the hope that I would get to New York City and be able to have cocktails with him.

Maureen commented at SFFaudio that she suspected Philip K. Dick is now showing Gregg around the afterlife and that made me laugh. It made me hope that that stubborn existentialist took the chance offered at the last second to grasp Christ's hand and get to meet all those fine authors who have gone before him and whose work he read so well for LibriVox. And I am praying that when I get to Purgatory, they'll either tell me he's gone on ahead ... or he'll wave a hand at the chair next to his.

Gregg, we will all miss you very much.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

And may Gregg see your face, Lord. This I pray.

Cross-posted from Happy Catholic.

Episode 183: Genesis, chapters 45-46

In which there is a family reunion.

Episode 183, chapters 45-46
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NOTE: The mp3 files says 46-47 ... that is my error. The file actually contains chapters 45-46. Sorry!

Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlights

• Afternoon Classical
• San Francisco Symphony podcast

Mentioned Links

• My afghan

Episode 182: Bridge of Birds, chapters 16-17

In which Legs of Great Power can only carry us so far and
we meet an old acquaintance who tells of a blessing in disguise.

Episode 182, chapters 16-17
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Podcast Highlight

• Salt & Fat (podcast, blog)

Other Links

• SFFaudio - The Odyssey (books I-IV)
• The Flicks That Church Forgot - Dracula Movies 1, 2, 3
• CraftLit/Just the Books - Dracula (the book)

Episode 181: Genesis, chapters 43-44

In which Joseph turns up the pressure and Judah steps up to the challenge.

Episode 181, chapters 43-44
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Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

• Nil Desperandum

Mentioned Links

• A Good Story is Hard to Find
• SFFaudio - Odyssey

Episode 180: Bridge of Birds, chapters 14-15

In which Number Ten Ox and Master Li encounter a tiger, a dragon, and a ghost.

Episode 180, chapters 14-15
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Podcast Highlight

• Rex Factor (podcast, blog)

Episode 179: Genesis, chapter 42

In which Joseph's brothers ask for food from Pharaoh's mysterious administrator.

Episode 179, chapters 42
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Mentioned Links

• The Tobolowsky Files
• A Good Story is Hard to Find

Episode 178: Bridge of Birds, chapters 12-13

In which we learn about the Duke of Ch'in,
after which Master Li and Number Ten Ox try to get rich quick.

Episode 178, chapters 12-13
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Highlight

• We're Alive - A Story of Survival

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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Forgotten Tales 4: The Steadfast Tin Soldier

 

In which Hans Christian Andersen's soldier proves his mettle in various adventures.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

(download or listen via this link)

References:

• SurLaLune's annotated version of the story
• Maria Tatar's Annotated Hans Christian Andersen
• Article from Wikipedia 

Read more of Hans Christian Andersen's works here.

Episode 177 - Christmas Special: The Moon of the Trees Broken by Snow

In which Louis L'Amour gives us a different kind of Christmas story.

Episode 177, The Moon of the Trees Broken by Snow
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G
• This story is under copyright and being shared under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, I urge you to read the whole book of collected short stories, The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Vol. 1

Lagniappe 50: Cool for Cats

In which the author reads for us ... Chapter 1 of Cool for Cats by Andrew Ordover

Cool for Cats
(listen or download from link above)

A new detective with a distinctive voice.

According to Webster

la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
Function: noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

Episode 176: Genesis, chapter 41

In which Pharaoh has nightmares and Joseph takes charge.

Episode 176, chapters 41
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Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Mentioned Links

• The Dragon Factory by Jonathan Maberry
• The Brass Bottle
• Julie's 2012 Book Lists
• LibriVox on Wikipedia

Episode 175: Bridge of Birds, chapters 10-11

In which the reason for murder is revealed and Master Li tells a story.

Episode 175, chapters 10-11
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Highlight

• Harry Strange Radio Drama

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Episode 174: Genesis, chapters 39-40

In which Joseph acts honorably and is tossed into the clink where everyone has a dream.

Episode 174, chapters 39-40
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

• Christmas Stocking Podcast
• Merry Podcast

Mentioned Links

• Heifer International

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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Episode 173: Bridge of Birds, chapters 7-9

In which we hear about a dancing girl, see ghosts, and have a brief interlude for murder.

Episode 173, chapters 7-9
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Highlight

• Patient Zero

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Episode 172: Genesis, chapter 38

In which we discover that the Bible thinks nothing at all of including explicit material ...
the story of Judah and Tamar

Episode 172, chapter 38
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Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

• In Tune with Brian and Trevor

Mentioned Links

• Just the Books - all the lit, none of the crafts (from CraftLit)
• SFFaudio
• The Social Network
• Sunset Boulevard

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Episode 171: Halloween Special - The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont

We visit a future in which rebellious teenager Mary is a misfit.
She doesn't want to be beautiful.

Episode 171, The Beautiful People
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: PG for extra conformist messages.
• Charles Beaumont
• Number 12 Looks Just Like You - The Twilight Zone episode
• This story is in the public domain and you can get it at Project Gutenberg
• Jesse's info about the story with plenty of links to good things ... at SFFaudio.

Halloween Podcast Highlights

• The Happy Hour Lounge
• Music From 100 Years Ago 
• The Flicks That Church Forgot
• The Bowery Boys

October is Fundraising Month!
Consider donating to your favorite podcasts ... even if only a few dollars or a comment/review to show your support.

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Episode 170: Bridge of Birds, chapters 4-6

In which there is great need of a goat
(it doesn't have to be that good a goat) ...
and we encounter bandits.

Episode 170, chapters 4-6
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox.
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Halloween Podcast Highlights

• Halloween Haunt
• The Moonlit Road
• American Folklore's Countdown to Halloween podcasts 
• Redecorating Middle-Earth in Early Lovecraft (Always Halloween and Never Thanksgiving)

Other Links

• The Onion's A.V. Club

October is Fundraising Month!
Consider donating to your favorite podcasts ... even if only a few dollars or a comment/review to show your support.

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Episode 169: Genesis, chapter 37

In which dreamy Joseph finds that an ornamented tunic is the last straw ...

Episode 169, chapter 37
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

• The Emperor's Edge

Mentioned Links

• Dracula - the first chapter from CraftLit
• SFFaudio
• Declare by Tim Powers
• Machine Gun Preacher review
• Prince of Egypt ... oops, I got confused between Joseph and Moses! But I did have the studio right ... it is from Dreamworks and it's a pip!

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Episode 168: Bridge of Birds, ch. 1-3

In which we meet Number Ten Ox and Master Li ...
and discover how a plague can learn to count.

Episode 168, chapters 1-3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox.
• More information about Barry Hughart
• Subterranean Press

Podcast Highlight

• Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science

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Episode 167: Genesis, chapters 35-36

Ch-ch-ch-changes ... for Jacob and hearing about Esau's progeny. Yes - the "begats" are upon us.

Episode 167, chapters 35-36
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Book Information

• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlights (thanks to Gail)

• The Nerdist
• The Smartest Man in the World
• Making It
• Dork Forest
• WTF
• Risk!

Mentioned Links

• Anne is a Man
• Torah Threads
• Writing Excuses

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Episode 166: The Green Girl, chapters 30-32

In which Mel makes a plan and all is brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

Episode 166, chapters 30-32
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
  Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.
  NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
• Story rating: G (so far)

Podcast Highlight

• Truth & Life - dramatized audio New Testament

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Episode 165: Genesis, chapters 34

A disgraceful episode in which almost everyone behaves badly.

Episode 165, chapters 34
(download or listen via this link)

I know, I say episode 166, but I lost track.

Book Information

• This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
• Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
• I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Story Highlight

• See You At The Morgue

Mentioned Links

• The Red Tent
• "Pinkie" squirrel

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Episode 164: The Green Girl, chapters 25-29

In which disaster strikes and Mel faces the Lord of Flame.

Episode 164, chapters 25-29
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
  Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.
  NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
• Story rating: G (so far)

Podcast Highlight

• The Tobolowsky Files

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