Episodes

  • Watermelon #4 - The Tree
    Aug 3 2020

    A carnival comes to the tree's park, but weird flyers with some kind of melon on them have been appearing, too,

    That's it for this season, folks. I'm closing down for the school year. I'll be back next June-ish with some more stories, and it's possible there will be some bonus stuff when I have time.

    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/balou

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Thanks for listening, and stay healthy out there,

    -B

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • African Peach Pie #4 - The Tree
    Jul 27 2020

    A pie seller comes to the farmer's market in the tree's park.

    One more next week, and then we're on break for the school year.

    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/balou

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Hiatus Announcement
    Jul 20 2020

    After "The Tree" series, I'm going to need to wind this podcast down to get ready for the school year and my new kid. I'll try to post more episodes when I have time, but this may have to become a podcast that has a new season each summer.

    To be clear, this isn't the end. There will be two more podcasts to finish out the current batch of four, and I'll be back at the very least next summer. But after "The Tree", that may be it until the next school year is over.

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    3 mins
  • The Clown #4 - The Tree
    Jul 13 2020

    The tree gets excited for an upcoming show in its park to break the long, hot, still monotony of summer.


    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/balou

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Story Recommendations
    Jul 6 2020

    I'm tapped out this week, folks. Here are some recommendations for other great stories out there:

    Fallen London

    A Dark Room

    The Night Vale Presents family of podcasts

    The Thrilling Adventure Hour

    The Adventure Zone

    GONE

    Limetown

    Old Gods of Appalachia


    Anyways, happy Fourth of July!

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    10 mins
  • Bonus - "You Are A Volcano" audio logs
    Jun 29 2020

    A volcano watches the developing society on its island, trying not to obliterate them with an eruption.

    I created another solo RPG for the Wretched & Alone game jam, and this one I can actually post a live-play of! In this game, you are literally a volcano and you use story prompts to build a society and help your inhabitants react to changes on the island.

    I'm really proud of how this one came out. You can check out the game here:
    https://balou85.itch.io/volcano


    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Red and White #4 - The Tree
    Jun 22 2020

    A red and white tree is having a boring day, but the seasons are changing.


    Welcome to another set of stories; I'm calling these "The Tree" for a reason that will become quite obvious once you start listening.


    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/balou

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Clown #3 - Noir
    Jun 15 2020

    A clown tries his hand at stand-up comedy. It doesn't go well.


    This one isn't especially noir-y, I suppose, but the walk home is exactly how I remember walking home late at night in the city. I like how that part came out.


    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/balou

    Contact:
    4shaggydogstories@gmail.com

    Hope everyone is staying safe and well,

    -B

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    1 hr and 6 mins