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Christmas Miscellany III

December 21, 2019 by cpgronlund 2 Comments

For the third year in a row, it’s a handful of stories — instead of just one — all to make your holidays merry and bright! This year’s lineup:

My Grandmother Wrestled Bears – A drifter returns home to her grandmother’s house for the holidays.

The Beast in the Back – The truth behind the success of BigBoxMart. (You might remember BigBoxMart — and the manager, Susan — from last year’s Christmas episode.)

Lost and Found – A family finds more than memories when the family patriarch passes on before the holidays.

Content Advisory: Some swearing, family loss, poverty, and human sacrifice. (But humorous human sacrifice, perhaps? Up to you!)

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Behind the Cut – The Lumberjack of Williamsburg

December 15, 2019 by cpgronlund Leave a Comment

The latest episode of Not About Lumberjacks is a fictional podcast that takes a turn from typical to serious.

I talk about entrepreneurial podcasts in general, and then specifically discuss the inspiration behind Brooke’s story when her interview with the Lumberjack of Williamsburg falls apart…

Content Advisory: Poverty and Eating Disorders. And I think I say shit along the way.

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The Lumberjack of Williamsburg

December 8, 2019 by cpgronlund 7 Comments

Axe head and flannel shirt.

An entrepreneurial podcast takes a turn for the worst…and then just keeps going…

Content Advisory: Swearing, poverty, eating disorders, and arguing.
Oh, and smarmy entrepreneurial podcast tropes…ugh!

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Credits:

Music: Ergo Phizmiz and April Moon.

Story: Christopher Gronlund.

Voice Actors: Cynthia Griffith and Christopher Gronlund.

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Been Sick

December 1, 2019 by cpgronlund 1 Comment

A two and a half minute update about the November anniversary episode.

Short version: I’ve been sick…

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Behind the Cut – Booger

November 17, 2019 by cpgronlund Leave a Comment

I will freely admit that I indulged my inner twelve-year-old with the sound design for “Booger.”

In this look behind the story, I discuss its inspiration and…its rather vile sounds…

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Booger

November 2, 2019 by cpgronlund Leave a Comment

A kid makes a monster in his bathtub for a very specific reason…

(What could go wrong?)

Content Advisory: Swearing, bullying. Mention of masturbation. A father who cheats on his wife. Overbearing mother. Violence: young boys fighting. Gross sound effects. (Seriously, I received more feedback about “Booger” than any other story…all about how disgusting the sound design is. It is a story about a vile monster, after all.)

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Credits:

Music: Ergo Phizmiz and Yung Kartz. Additional song: Whip Yo Head,” by Dollar Boyz.

Story: Christopher Gronlund.

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Behind the Cut – Alone in HQ

August 26, 2019 by cpgronlund 1 Comment

“Alone in HQ” is a satire, but maybe just barely.

Some thoughts about the illness permeating many corporations and those working for them…and the effect that had on this story. (Also, a bit about Ayn Rand and the framing device of Anthem as it pertains to “Alone in HQ.”)

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Alone in HQ

August 9, 2019 by cpgronlund 3 Comments

Femurs were wielded, and CEOs fell…

After the apocalypse, a lowly office worker is alive and alone in headquarters…keeping an old way of life going in the hope that things will one day return to normal…

Content Advisory: Death of a rabbit from blunt-force trauma. Violence (mention of a CEO bludgeoning someone with a cow femur). Suspense (the general creepiness of living in an empty corporate headquarters). Overtime and the stresses of work coming before life. Loneliness.

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Credits:

Music: Ergo Phizmiz and Kai Engel.

Story: Christopher Gronlund.

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Behind the Cut – Taller than the Moon

July 13, 2019 by cpgronlund 2 Comments

“Taller than the Moon” is the first serious short story I ever wrote. It is roughly thirty years old.

Some thoughts about those early writing days — and literary fiction in general.

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Taller Than The Moon

June 15, 2019 by cpgronlund 3 Comments

A trip home to visit his parents brings with it a flood of memories for Michael Stokowski.

[Random side notes: I believe this is the first true short story I ever wrote. Also, it is the only story I can think of inspired by one of my dreams…]

Content Advisory: A family deals with the fallout of a suicide. Mention of drug addiction following serving in the Vietnam War.

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Music: Ergo Phizmiz and Kai Engel.

Story: Christopher Gronlund.

Moon Image: Luca Huter.

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