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Don Muchow

Guest Author

Don Muchow is a guest writer on the Untold Tales podcast. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit.

He has appeared in 10 episodes and is scheduled for 9 more in the near future.

Episode 199: Kursk

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Feb. 2, 2026

Episode 199: Kursk

Kursk - A very personal story about being stuck in the what might have been... Don Muchow is a major contributing Author on the Untold Tales podcast. He lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is an advocate for health, longevity and people thriving with T1 Diabetes. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imaginin...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 193 : The Light of Remembered Suns

193

Dec. 22, 2025

Episode 193 : The Light of Remembered Suns

"Visiting his dying father in the hospital, a man makes a chance stop at an ice cream store and his life changes forever." From the author of Buddhas of the Past, The Light of Remembered Suns ventures into the Bradbury-esque autumn days, starry nights, and memories of what might have been. Enjoy this narration by Untold Tales Narrator Michael Foster. Michael Foster is a voice actor, improviser, and podcaster from Kansas City, Missouri. He co-produces the Audio Obscura podcast as well as re...

Guests: Don Muchow , Michael Foster

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Episode 183 - A Voice in the Wilderness

183

Oct. 8, 2025

Episode 183 - A Voice in the Wilderness

The Voice in the Wilderness: What if there really was a god, and she was a manipulative, egotistical bully? This story is written by Don Muchow, the first man to complete a cross-country run from Disneyland to Disney World! Check out the press on his latest accomplishment! He's been featured in over 60+ new outlets across the U.S.A. https://people.com/human-interest/man-type-1-diabetes-makes-history-run-disneyland-disney-world/ Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is cur...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 179 - Nice Dreams

179

Sept. 1, 2025

Episode 179 - Nice Dreams

An ice cream truck from a realm somewhere between memory and fantasy comes to the neihborhood delivering ice cream and making wishes come true. Another original story by Don Muchow

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson

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Episode 172 - Destiny's Doorstep - encore

172

July 8, 2025

Episode 172 - Destiny's Doorstep - encore

Destiny's Doorstep: A peaceful, backward-seeming civilization living on an Eden-like planet near a distant wormhole receives existential threats from an unwelcome Earth. But all is not as it appears. This is another story by one of our Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a bette...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 166 - The Buddhas of the Past - encore

166

May 22, 2025

Episode 166 - The Buddhas of the Past - encore

The Buddhas of the Past: Sometimes we forget things as we get old. But what if as we forgot them, those things actually ceased to be? Another favorite story by Don Muchow . Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorr...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 164 - Conversations with an Uncle on the Occasion of His Passing

164

May 8, 2025

Episode 164 - Conversations with an Uncle on the Occasion of His Passing

Conversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing: A young man speeds to the side of his ailing uncle 'to observe his passing.' What he experiences, however, is more than he bargained for. Another wonderful story by Don Muchow. For more information, visit t1determined.org . We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology at http://untold-tales.com If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, whic...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 155 - The Fifth Angel

155

March 1, 2025

Episode 155 - The Fifth Angel

A traveler from the far future returns to Earth only to unexpectedly discover a dark and desolate world and the fate of mankind. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology at ⁠⁠http://www.untold-tales.com⁠⁠ If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson

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Episode 123 : Dark Epiphany

123

July 1, 2024

Episode 123 : Dark Epiphany

Dark Epiphany - Three chance encounters with strangers on the borderlands between dream and reality . Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more informat...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 118 : The Traveling Salesman Part 14

118

May 15, 2024

Episode 118 : The Traveling Salesman Part 14

The Traveling Salesman Part 14 - Bob and Glactyl have their last hurrah (or is it)? Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at ⁠⁠⁠untold-tales.com⁠⁠⁠ and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 116 : The Traveling Salesman Part 13

116

April 15, 2024

Episode 116 : The Traveling Salesman Part 13

The Traveling Salesman Part 13 - Bob and Glactyl have their best made plans go awry. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at ⁠⁠untold-tales.com⁠⁠ and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch f...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson

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Episode 115: The Minds of God

115

April 1, 2024

Episode 115: The Minds of God

The Minds of God: Throughout history, many have attempted to understand the mind of God. But what if you could experience it directly? Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 111 : The Traveling Salesman Part 12

111

Feb. 2, 2024

Episode 111 : The Traveling Salesman Part 12

The Traveling Salesman Part 12 - Bob and Glactyl face the wrath of a galactic moss boss! Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at ⁠untold-tales.com⁠ and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 110: Land of Milk and Honey

110

Jan. 15, 2024

Episode 110: Land of Milk and Honey

Land of Milk and Honey - It's been centuries since Humanity surrendered its right to self-governance to a council of artificial intelligences. But one man and one AI have other plans for mankind. Enjoy this ~enlightening~ story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 109 - The Rememberers

109

Jan. 1, 2024

Episode 109 - The Rememberers

The Remembers - A Buddhist monk gathering technology after the Fall of Civilization finds himself rebuffed by his master and teacher, who lived through it all. Only when his curiosity gets the better of him does he finally learn why. We hope you love our newest story by cross-country running, "Ironman-for-lunch" eating, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 105 : The Unwishing Well

105

Nov. 15, 2023

Episode 105 : The Unwishing Well

The Unwishing Well - What if you could just discard the unpleasant memories, pain, suffering, and death that shadow human existence? Could any vessel hold it all? Another story by our very own Iron Man, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or plan...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 104 : The Traveling Salesman Part 11

104

Nov. 1, 2023

Episode 104 : The Traveling Salesman Part 11

The Traveling Salesman Part 11 - Captured by the Bentusi syndicate, Bob and Glactyl escape... sort of. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Un...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 98: The Traveling Salesman Part 10

98

Aug. 1, 2023

Episode 98: The Traveling Salesman Part 10

The Traveling Salesman Part 10 - Bob and Glactyl steal back their ship but have to confront new enemies, a giant criminal syndicate Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase book...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 96: The Traveling Salesman Part 9

96

July 1, 2023

Episode 96: The Traveling Salesman Part 9

The Traveling Salesman Part 9 - Bob and Glactyl regain their footing in 33rd century Earth. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for yo...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 94 : The Traveling Salesman Part 8

94

June 1, 2023

Episode 94 : The Traveling Salesman Part 8

The Traveling Salesman Part 8 - Bob and Glactyl are lost in the multiverse but manage to escape to someplace quite unexpected. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 93: Mom's Dream

93

May 14, 2023

Episode 93: Mom's Dream

Mom's Dream: A woman opts for eternal life to continue her spiritual mission, but got more than she bargained for. Another author collaboration! We hope you enjoy this new, original story, co-written by Don Muchow and my MOTHER, Edna Del Toro! Just in time for Mother's Day 2023. Edna Del Toro is a loving mother and friend to all who meet her. She is still caring for her own mother, who is currently 93 years young and a proud Boriqua (Puerto Rican) who encourages EVERYONE she meets to learn...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 89 : The October Country

89

March 15, 2023

Episode 89 : The October Country

The October Country : Driven away from the highway by icy roads, a traveler finds himself in the backwoods of New England, where he stumbled upon a thriving fundamentalist church. But WHY it is thriving makes him run for his life. Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When h...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 85 : Moving On

85

Jan. 15, 2023

Episode 85 : Moving On

Moving On: Alien archeologists discover and Earth in the distant future where civilizaiton has collapsed and mankind has long since become extinct. however, they also find clues to unexpected discoveries regarding Man's destiny. Another author collaboration! We hope you enjoy this new, original story, co-written by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider leavi...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 82 : An Interview with Untold Tales Author Don Muchow

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Dec. 15, 2022

Episode 82 : An Interview with Untold Tales Author Don Muchow

Enjoy this rare interview with our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. Here are the books he mentions in this fun , interesting an...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 77: Behold the Son of Man

77

Oct. 1, 2022

Episode 77: Behold the Son of Man

Behold the Son of Man: A military robot becomes self-aware and begins asking the big questions about life, existence, and what it means to be human. Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or pl...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 69: Flash Fiction

69

June 1, 2022

Episode 69: Flash Fiction

FLASH FICTION (by Jeff Robinson, Don Muchow, and Gil Schmidt) Time for something DIFFERENT! Please enjoy this episode of FLASH FICTION sci-fi stories. These stories have been proven even more difficult to write, and write well, than our longer stories - as well as novels and novellas. Writing short stories is a challenge. It is harder to write a very short story than a long one, because every word becomes important. “Perhaps the best example of this is the “six-word story”. Legend has i...

Guests: Don Muchow , Gil Schmidt , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 64: Meet the Authors of The Untold Tales Podcast!

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March 18, 2022

Episode 64: Meet the Authors of The Untold Tales Podcast!

MEET THE AUTHORS, LIVE! On March 12, 2022 at 9pm London, UK / 4pm Eastern, U.S.A./ 2pm Arizona, U.S.A. / 1pm Pacific U.S.A. we met with Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Don Muchow, Marc Neuffer and Howard Loring to discuss their inspiration and process of writing the stories narrated on our podcast. We asked Marc Neuffer "Where do you get story ideas? How do you develop them?" We asked Howard Loring "How exactly do you use the ideas of Classical Myth?” and “What is an Epic Fable?” We asked J...

Guests: Don Muchow , Howard Loring , Marc Neuffer , Philip Cahill , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 63: The Seed of Wisdom

63

March 2, 2022

Episode 63: The Seed of Wisdom

The Seed of Wisdom: A religious pilgrim finds something that can grant virtually any wish he might have. But he is uncertain about what to do and is torn by doubt until many years later when he finally finds an answer. Our first author collaboration! We hope you enjoy this story, co-written by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow! Interested in how this story came about? Want to learn more about their influences and inspirations?? Consider joining us in our FIRST Virtual Zoom Event on...

Guests: Don Muchow , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 62: Coautl

62

March 1, 2022

Episode 62: Coautl

Coautl: A zoologist finds himself marooned on a mysterious island a hundred miles off the Georgia coast where evolution has kicked into overdrive. But after he returns to his stranded boat, he can no longer find the island--and will anyone really believe his story? Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 60: As Long As You Both Shall Live

60

Feb. 2, 2022

Episode 60: As Long As You Both Shall Live

As Long As You Both Shall Live: A newlywed AI researcher dies suddenly in a car accident, but all is not lost: her consciousness is uploaded into one of her own creations, making her effectively immortal. But who will repair her and keep her running for the millennia to come? Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 58: The Fool

58

Jan. 2, 2022

Episode 58: The Fool

The Fool: A homeless man on a bus learns that he's omniscient. It's been driving him crazy, and he's afraid he can't hold on for much longer. Our second story of 2022 by Don Muchow! Stay tuned for new EVENTS in the coming year as well as games and trivia to test your knowledge of the Untold Tales Audio Anthologies! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/untold-...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 48: Waking

48

Sept. 2, 2021

Episode 48: Waking

Waking: A man with no memory of who he is keeps awakening in the same prison cell with no memory of why he’s there, until he discovers he's his own captor, the secrets being kept from him are his own, and he's always been free and able to leave. Another wonderful story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he completed his "bucket list" run across the United States from “Mouse to Mouse” (Disneyland to Disney World) in...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 42: The Voice in the Wilderness

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June 2, 2021

Episode 42: The Voice in the Wilderness

The Voice in the Wilderness: What if there really was a god, and she was a manipulative, egotistical bully? This story is written by Don Muchow, the first man to complete a cross-country run from Disneyland to Disney World! Check out the press on his latest accomplishment! He's been featured in over 60+ new outlets across the U.S.A. https://people.com/human-interest/man-type-1-diabetes-makes-history-run-disneyland-disney-world/ Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is cur...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 36: Destiny's Doorstep

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March 1, 2021

Episode 36: Destiny's Doorstep

Destiny's Doorstep: A peaceful, backward-seeming civilization living on an Eden-like planet near a distant wormhole receives existential threats from an unwelcome Earth. But all is not as it appears. This is the second story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 33: The Buddhas of the Past

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Feb. 1, 2021

Episode 33: The Buddhas of the Past

The Buddhas of the Past: Sometimes we forget things as we get old. But what if as we forgot them, those things actually ceased to be? This is the second story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit ...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 32: Conversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing

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Feb. 1, 2021

Episode 32: Conversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing

Conversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing: A young man speeds to the side of his ailing uncle 'to observe his passing.' What he experiences, however, is more than he bargained for. This is the first story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the...

Guests: Don Muchow , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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Episode 30: Season 2 Kickoff!

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Jan. 5, 2021

Episode 30: Season 2 Kickoff!

Special Thanks to all our listeners and author

Guests: Don Muchow , Howard Loring , Victoria Wieck , Gil Schmidt , Marc Neuffer , Caryn Larrinaga , Jim Gamble , Hal Fulton , Philip Cahill , Chris Morton , Andrew Lucas , Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson , Melissa Del Toro Schaffner

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