The Old Man reads a story that includes generational friction, an uncertain encounter, and a puzzling discovery.

The Old Man reads a story that includes marketing, consumer fervor, and the dangers of excess.

Please be advised that the story this week contains references to suicide.

The Old Man reads a story that includes getting into character, heroic escapes, a serious plot twist.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes bulletins by telegraph, diligent workers, and the witching hour.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story about visiting new places, meeting new people, and not getting along.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes heroes, adventure, and boyhood dreams.

The Old Man reads a story that includes curiosity, greed, and a wub.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes exploration, communication and desperation.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes old friends, final judgement and a radio.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes higher education, reluctant tutelage, and a guy named Fatty.

Like our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost