As Read By Me
Welcome to As Read By Me, the podcast where writers read and readers listen. As Read By Me celebrates the art of storytelling, with author-voiced essays, poems and stories, artfully presented to invigorate your imagination. This podcast was born with two interlocking goals; to help writers share their work with new audiences and to expose readers to an eclectic and ever-growing collection of stories, poems and essays, that might otherwise not be discovered. Each episode is a stand alone collection of writing, so feel free to start enjoying episodes at random. Most episodes are around 15 minutes in length and are perfect for your next drive, walk or nap in the hammock. We are attempting to keep this podcast commercial free via the ”value for value” model, as made infamous by Adam Curry, aka ”The Podfather.” It‘s simple, if you receive value from this show, please consider sending some value back. And that can be in the form of recommending us to friends, recommending a writer to submit a story or by sending us a donation by clicking the ”donate” button on AsReadByMe.com or through Patreon at Patreon.com/asreadbyme. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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 brea...
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 ...
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 histo...
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 rid...
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 write...
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. ❄️😂📖
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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 ...
Episode 318: The Gargoyle's Bread
Rich Hosek is back to celebrate Halloween with an old-fashioned monster tale, entitled The Gargoyle's Bread.
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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...
Episode 317: Hofbrauhaus
Join us for a wild ride as we venture into the uproarious world of the Hofbrauhhaus and the unexpected journey of the "Five Fat Fraulein" polka band. Bill Rausch is back with an Octoberfest story that's anything but ordinary! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app for future episodes. You can also catch us on Twitter and enjoy v...
Episode 316: Interview With The Alien
Rich Hosek joins us once again with an out-of-this-world tale of human curiosity, entitled Interview With the Alien.
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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 ...
Episode 315: The Mystery of Irma Vep
This week, we're excited to embark on a new collaboration with Bristol Riverside Theater as Victoria Rae Sook, the director of the upcoming play, "The Mystery of Irma Vep," shares her production notes and a sneak peek behind the curtains of this side-splitting show. The show runs from October 3rd through 22nd at Bristol Riverside Theater. ...
Episode 313: New Pants Trance
Paul Camarata is back to share 3 short poems exploring self-expression, specialized medicine and fashion faux pas. Whether you're a seasoned poetry aficionado or a curious soul dipping into the world of verse for the first time, Paul's trio of poems are sure to brighten your day. We hope you enjoy Paul's reading of Chromography, Doctor Neck an...
Episode 312: Lunch With Mr. Boyd
We're slinging hash today with a waitress war story from Barb Stakes. Lunch With Mr. Boyd is a familiar story for those of us who have served time in the restaurant business, and a cautionary tale for those who haven't yet.
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Barbara Stakes: Barbara...
Episode 311: Reset
In this thought-provoking installment, Rich Hosek takes us on an extraordinary journey into the realm of simulation theory. Prepare to have your mind stretched and the boundaries of reality blurred as Rich reads for us his story entitled Reset.
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Episode 310: The Prize
In this episode, first time contributor Julius Scissor shares the story of the contest that launched his hairdressing career, entitled The Prize.
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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 pro...
Episode 309: HAL 9000 and His Cousins Have Arrived
In this episode, Peter Waitze shares his reluctance to embrace technology with his story HAL 9000 and His Cousins Have Arrived.
Author Info:
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 mon...
Episode 308: Breaking Free Part 1
This week's story is written and read by Sara Colvin and is the first of several upcoming excerpts from her book entitled Breaking Free. Be warned that this story contains drug use and violence, so use the same discretion as you would for an R-rated movie when listening.
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Sar...
Episode 307: The Patient
Our old friend Rich Hosek is back this week, reading his story entitled The Patient.
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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-H...
Episode 306: Nature's Cathedrals
This week's Earth Day inspired selection is written and read by Mike Archer and is entitled Nature's Cathedrals.
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...
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