Mister Ron's Basement II

By Ron Evry

***"The stories are gentler than what passes for humor today, but what's surprising is how current some of them are. Human folly doesn't change much from decade to decade."

--John Kelly, Washington Po... more

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September 11, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1442
Thur, Sep 10 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1442 We are presenting the witty, fun stories of Charles Battell Loomis this week. From 1899, we learn of a wonderful diversion that can be played in any department store -- the story is called 'An Urban Game.' Time: approx five minutes A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Charles Battell Loomis Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/charlesbattellloomis.html When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 10, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1441
Wed, Sep 09 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1441 We are presenting the ever-charming humorous stories of Charles Battell Loomis this week. Today we learn the practical applications of bouncing in Loomis's 1899 story, 'Buffum's Bustless Buffers.' Time: approx five minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Charles Battell Loomis Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/charlesbattellloomis.html When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 09, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1440
Tue, Sep 08 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1440 We are presenting the ever-charming humorous stories of Charles Battell Loomis this week. Today we get the scoop on the joke business in Loomis's 1899 story, 'A Peculiar Industry.' Time: approx five minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Charles Battell Loomis Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/charlesbattellloomis.html When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 08, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1439
Mon, Sep 7 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1439 Our Monday Book Serialization of Ella Cheever Thayer's 1880 novel 'Wired Love' offers the second of TWO parts of Chapter Four, 'Neighborly Calls,' where the neighbors play cards, and we meet a bohemian artist who creates an intriguing picture. Time: approx eleven and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Wired Love index is at: http://ronevry.com/http://ronevry.com/wiredlove.html When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 07, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1438
Sun, Sep 6 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1438 SUNDAY SALAD explores the poetical clam in Stanley Huntley's 1881 tale, 'A Rough Resort for Poets.' Time: approx seven minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Stanley Huntley and Spoopendyke Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/Spoopendyke_Stories.html When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 06, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1437
Sat, Sep 5 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1437 Mister Ron was very surprised to hear that back in 2004, Microsoft Corp. had taken out a patent on the human body! You can read about it here. In researching this, Mister Ron discovered a much earlier similar case! Therefore, for our Saturday Night Special story, we present 'A Patented Child' written by W. L. Alden in 1893. Don't miss this! Time: approx nine minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The W. L. Alden Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/alden.html When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 05, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1436
Fri, Sep 4 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1436 Stephen Leacock's stories grace the Basement this week! Getting a picture taken used to so much simpler back in 1913? Not quite, as we see in Leacock's story 'With The Photographer.' Time: approx eight and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Stephen Leacock Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/Leacock_Stories.html Also, do check out the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humor web site at: http://leacock.ca When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 04, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1435
Thur, Sep 3 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1435 Stephen Leacock's stories grace the Basement this week! Long ago, many city men would grab a shave at a Barber Shop on the way to the office. From 1913, Leacock describes one of these visits in 'Under the Barber's Knife.' Time: approx eight and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Stephen Leacock Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/Leacock_Stories.html Also, do check out the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humor web site at: http://leacock.ca When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 02, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1434
Wed, Sep 2 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1434 Stephen Leacock's stories grace the Basement this week! Be prepared to hear the (ahem) thrilling exploits of a world explorer in 'The Amazing Travels of Mr. Yarner' from 1917. Time: approx seven minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Stephen Leacock Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/Leacock_Stories.html Also, do check out the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humor web site at: http://leacock.ca When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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September 02, 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1433
Tue, Sep 1 2009 Mister Ron's Basement #1433 Stephen Leacock's stories grace the Basement this week! Today's tale from 1913 is pretty self-explanatory -- 'The Dentist and the Gas.' Enjoy! Time: approx nine minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Stephen Leacock Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/Leacock_Stories.html Also, do check out the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humor web site at: http://leacock.ca When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.
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FAQs about Mister Ron's Basement II:

How many episodes does Mister Ron's Basement II have?

The podcast currently has 2,022 episodes available.