Rich Hosek podcaster

We all know the story of Goldielocks and the Three Bears. How a young girl broke into a house, stole food and pretended like she owned the place, the got away never to be seen again. But not all fairy tales have a happy ending... hAv Rich Hosek

Never has the promise "Till death do us part" meant so much... sAv Rich Hosek

Escape rooms can be fun and challenging. That is, of course, assuming there is a way out... sAv Rich Hosek

Look before you leap is advice one should take seriously. You never know when the decisions you make and the actions you take will lead you down a road that ends at a hole in the ground. sAv Rich Hosek

We don't like sharing our homes with mice. Sure, they're cute and furry, but we still set out traps and do our best to keep them out without thinking twice, but maybe we should... sf cAv Rich Hosek

How much of our lives are we willing to hand over to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Sure, they make our lives easier, but maybe our most intimate thoughts, the ones you would write in a diary, should remain private. hAv Rich Hosek

Do you ever wonder if we're alone in the universe? And what an alien from another planet would be like? Some hideous monster bent on invading us, a lovable little furball exploring neighboring solar systems, or would they be something just like us? sf cAv Rich Hosek

Some people hear voices. Are they just phantoms generated by their own minds? Or perhaps a latent psychic ability allowing them to tune in to the thoughts of others. Or is is something much more sinister... sfAv Rich Hosek

Meet Edward, the perfect example of an absent-minded professor, a physicist who can unlock the secrets of time and space, but for whom getting ready for his nephew's birthday party is a challenge of epic proportions. sf hAv Rich Hosek

Some people love Halloween. The costumes, the candy, children parading to your front door begging for treats. Harrison Hardigan is not one of those people. But given the chance to change, would he?Av Rich Hosek

Monsters are all around us. Under our beds, in our closets, lurking in the woods and haunting our nightmares. Hank Newsom is a bit of a monster himself, freshly escaped from prison. And sometimes it takes a monster to catch a monster.Av Rich Hosek

Detective Isaac Black and his faithful companion, Jeremy White, return in another Black and White Mystery that is not so much a whodunnit, as a how-did-they-know-whodiddit.Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Fifteen, Raney/Daye Investigations is born from a confluence of events. Visit http://RaneyAndDaye.com for more …

What has that tree in your backyard beheld? What atrocities has it witnessed? And what will it do when it’s finally seen enough?Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Fourteen, we solve the mystery of Diane's Ghost and catch up with the men who shot Nate. Visit http://RaneyAndD…

A writer puts a little bit of themselves into every story they tell... and sometimes, that little bit can come back out!Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Thirteen, Jennifer sees how low the Dean will go with her office assignment, then things get exciting when she …

Everyone is excited about the Metaverse, but should we be? What was there before we came along...?Av Rich Hosek

This week on the Ten minute One Hour Book Club Club reviews Tom Baker's review of Rich Hosek's Near Death. You can find Tom's Reviews at: https://onehourbookclub.buzzsprout.com/1978896 You can support Tom's work at: https://ko-fi.com/onehourbookclub And more about Rich Hosek at: https://www.RichHosek.com zZtvqeH2gcPmy5L60KB7…

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Twelve, Seymour and Freddie make new plans, Nate and Jennifer investigate a mysterious gas leak at Diane's apar…

What does the future hold? Ask the New Guy, he seems to know what's coming next!Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Eleven, Nate and Jennifer track down Diane's ex-boyfriend, then later run into one of the robbers from Nate's s…

Winter can be a wondrous time... unless you're on the wrong end of a snowball.Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Ten, Nate helps Jennifer debunk a psychic to the detriment of her career and her brand new office space. Visit …

Had any good nightmares lately? Try this one on for size!Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Nine, Nate has a strange experience that advances Max's investigation, while Dave has an interesting encounter …

Benjamin Franklin once observed, "...there is nothing for certain, except death and taxes." And when they team up, there's no stopping them!Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Eight, Jennifer and Nate interview Diane, the woman being visited by a ghost, then talk to Nate's great uncle a…

Let me tell you a story about what life might be like if we were really living in a simulation...Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Seven, Jennifer finds a case to get Nate involved with while Nate is dealing with the addition of a dog to his …

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but some have a value much greater than that, and the story they tell isn't always the truth...Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Six, the team starts looking into Diane's case, Nate does some checking up on Dr. Daye, and Jennifer gets the u…

Let me tell you a story... a story about a woman at the intersection of loss and fear who manages to overcome both at the unlikeliest of places, a garage sale.Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Five, Nate returns to the police station for the first time since his accident and discovers Dr. Daye has been …

Belief, they say, requires faith. But for one nurse, who suspects her patient may have an ailment beyond what can be cured by modern medicine, it also requires a silver bullet.Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Four Jennifer runs into problems with the dean of her university department who isn't fond of her paranormal si…

Let me tell you a story, a story about a monster. Not a big, fierce, toothy creature with razor sharp claws and glowing eyes, a monster of a different type, and a different size. Who says only good things can come in small packages?Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Three Jennifer and Nate meet and Nate struggles with his new reality after being sidelined by his injury Visit …

What would you do if you had a time machine? Would you try to right the wrongs of the past, go back and buy a winning lottery ticket, or would you just play jokes on your friends.Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part Two we are introduced to Detective Nate Raney and his partner, Max. Nate's heroics during a robbery lead him to…

Wouldn't it neat to be a superhero? Or at least have superpowers? But could you be certain you wouldn't be doing more harm than good? A group of friends discover just what those consequences could be.Av Rich Hosek

In anticipation of the upcoming release of After Life, the second book of the award winning Raney/Daye Investigations series, I am presenting the audio version of the first book, Near Death, in a seralized version on this podcast. In Part One we visit the past for a thrilling encounter with a suspected serial killer. Then we return to the present t…

Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever had the feeling that there was someone else in the room when you were completely alone. Or maybe as you moved from room to room, you felt a chill, a hand touching your shoulder when there was no one there. Strange things are happening in the Morgan house, and Oscar’s wife is certain it’s ghosts, but will she …

Who doesn't love a story of candy and cake, chocolate and caramel, cookies and... vengeance! An unsuspecting health inspector visits a quirky confectioner and finds himself uncovering more than just dust in the kitchen, in this humorously "grim" tale with a not-so-fairy-tale ending...Av Rich Hosek

Another Black and White mystery, featuring a blind detective, who manages to see what others do not.Av Rich Hosek

A little horror story with a big bite! A man who claims to be a vampire hunter faces the consequences of his action in a very surprising way.Av Rich Hosek

If you enjoy a quirky who dunnit, I'm sure you'll like this curious little mystery with an even more curious detective. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast app, or listen for free on Audible. You can read this story and many others at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/2xg0t6/Av Rich Hosek

A frightening little campfire horror story about a man, alone in a cabin in the woods, who opens his door to a stranger with a strange legend to share that turns out to be more than just a tall tale. h csAv Rich Hosek

"As the Tea Leaves" is a light-hearted tale of love and—as most love stories tend to be—horror. Boy meets girl, girl talks boy into doing something crazy, boy—well, you’ll find out. You can read the story online at https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/zn2e2q/ Please subscribe on your favorite podcast provider.…

What if a magician, a mentalist who made a living faking psychic abilities woke up one day to discover he was the real deal? The Charlatan's Conundrum explores this notion, and the challenges such a person would face trying to convince a skeptic he was no longer a phony. s pAv Rich Hosek