Friday, October 23, 2026

Help Keep THIS IS CHANNEL AB3 On the Air


I’m Al, and I’m raising support for myself and my fiction podcast, THIS IS CHANNEL AB3. I’ve been sharing stories on my blog since 2008, and over the years it has meant a lot to see people connect with my work and even adapt some of my stories for their own podcasts and YouTube channels with my permission. Before this show, I also created a podcast called THE NIGHT BLOGGER. My current show is a labor of love, built around humor and horror, and it has already grown to about 25 episodes. Most were written by me, with a few written by friends or adapted from classic public domain stories. 
 
Because this podcast is a hobby, it sometimes goes dormant when life gets busy or when production costs become too much for me to manage alone. I hire voice actors to perform the stories, and there are also costs for artwork and hosting. While the podcast does run commercials, it currently brings in only about 90 cents a month, which is nowhere near enough to keep production going consistently. Support through this fundraiser would help me cover those costs so I can continue creating new episodes, original stories, and special broadcasts without putting the show behind a paywall or turning it into something it was never meant to be. 
 
If you’ve enjoyed THIS IS CHANNEL AB3 and want to help keep it going, any contribution would mean a lot to me. There’s no subscription, no reward tier, and no obligation at all. This is simply a way to help cover expenses and make more episodes possible while supporting independent audio fiction. Thank you for listening, for caring about this project, and for helping me keep Channel AB3 on the air.
 

THIS IS THE CHANNEL AB3 PODCAST


EPISODE ONE



EPISODE TWO


EPISODE THREE


EPISODE FOUR


EPISODE FIVE


EPISODE SIX


EPISODE SEVEN

 

EPISODE EIGHT


 

EPISODE NINE

 

EPISODE TEN

 

EPISODE ELEVEN

EPISODE TWELVE

EPISODE THIRTEEN


EPISODE  FOURTEEN


EPISODE  FIFTEEN


EPISODE  SIXTEEN


EPISODE  SEVENTEEN

EPISODE  EIGHTEEN


EPISODE  NINETEEN

EPISODE  TWENTY


EPISODE TWENTY-ONE

EPISODE TWENTY-TWO

EPISODE TWENTY-THREE

EPISODE TWENTY-FOUR

EPISODE TWENTY-FIVE

 EPISODE TWENTY-SIX

EPISODE TWENTY-SEVEN

EPISODE TWENTY-EIGHT

EPISODE TWENTY-NINE

 EPISODE THIRTY

 

THE ADVENTURES OF THE NIGHT BLOGGER

 



“You don’t have to believe the stories on my blog, you can dismiss them as good hallucinations or bad fiction if you want to but they’re all true. The darkness was never empty, there are things that wait for the innocent and unwary to turn their backs. What is it you think I’m talking about here? Ghosts? Vampires? Ghouls? If only it were that simple. The creatures of the night are still out there but they’re not shadowing your every footstep. They just check your status updates from the comfort of their tombs. 

All I ever wanted was to be a Do-It-Yourself style reporter but more often than I like I find myself becoming part of my stories. It turns out gods and monsters don’t like their secrets getting out any more than your standard politician or celebrity. We all know how this is going to turn out in the end; I’m already long overdue for jail, the looney bin or a guest of honor spot at a monster buffet but until that fateful day I’m not going to back down or give up. 

My name is Brian Foster and some people call me The Night Blogger. .."

 

 


Episode One 'The Graveyard Game'

Join The Night Blogger as he unravels the true story behind 'The Graveyard Game' in a spine-tingling tale of possession and the supernatural

 

Episode Two 'Whispers of the Red Night'

Unearthing the past could cost the Night Blogger more than his life as he uncovers the truth behind a string of gruesome murders.

 

Episode Three 'A Firesign Variation'

The Night Blogger investigates Albany's ghost bus, and it could be his final destination.

 

Episode Four 'Shadow Of The Zombie'

A bizarre case involving meth and fantasy video games leads the Night Blogger into the deadly reality of murder and magic.

 

Episode Five 'Digging In The Dirt'

The Night Blogger discovers the Graveyard Game isn't over, and a secret awaits Sara Bishop in Pinewood Cemetery.

 

Episode Six 'Direct Market Thing'

An undercover investigation into a multi-level marketing scheme uncovers chilling truths behind recent disappearances.

 

Episode Seven 'The Owls And The Lizards And The Big Broke Moon'

Unexpected visitors to Vincenzo’s pawnshop interrupt the Night Blogger's investigation and lead to a surprising declaration.

 

Episode Eight 'Dare To Grin'

The Night Blogger delves into the mind of a serial killer.

 

Episode Nine 'A Trace Of Arson'

The Night Blogger investigates a series of spontaneous human combustions.

 

Episode Ten 'The Crimson Chimes'

The Night Blogger and his friends delve deeper into the secrets of Gorgo, Luna, and the Thousand-Faced Moon, only to realize they may need the help of a woman who claims to be the Devil.

 

Episode Eleven 'Nuts And Bolts'

An encounter with a mysterious doctor leads to twisted experiments and a night of terror.

 

Episode Twelve 'The Old Man And The Siege'

The Night Blogger uncovers the chilling mystery of a Marine's encounters with the enigmatic Old Man in black sunglasses during the Vietnam War.

 

Episode Thirteen 'Back From The Shadows Again'

The Night Blogger date with Sara turns into a night of terror and confusion.

 

Episode Fourteen 'The Rally'

A quiet evening with Sara prompts the Night Blogger to recount the chilling supernatural event that set him on the path to becoming a hunter of monsters.

 

Episode Fifteen 'Run In With The Devil'

Hoping to save Sara, the Night Blogger turns to the one woman who claims to be the Devil—and discovers that some legends are more dangerous than monsters.

  

Episode Sixteen 'Demon In Lace'

The Night Blogger's search for the mysterious Eternal Codex leads him into a world of forbidden knowledge, ancient secrets, and a book that may not want to be found.

 

Episode Seventeen 'Brian Foster and the Curse of the Cartwrights'

The Night Blogger prepares for a dangerous road trip to Delaware while Sara's family turns against him, and a supernatural encounter reveals a terrifying connection between his dying grandmother and a mysterious red entity.

 

Episode Eighteen 'Muldwych After Dark'

An impossible radio broadcast recounts the Night Blogger’s encounter with a monstrous creature he never told anyone about, leaving Brian to wonder who—or what—is listening.

 

Episode Nineteen 'When the PoPo Tries To Put The Kibosh On Your Old Lady'

The Night Blogger's road trip to Delaware hits a snag when Detective Bradshaw comes calling, forcing Sara to confront the disturbing truth behind Brian's history of monsters, murder, and mayhem.


Episode Twenty 'On The Fritz'

An old song leads the Night Blogger into a bizarre tale of forbidden desire, supernatural consequences, and a lover who refuses to take no for an answer.

 

Episode Twenty-One 'Chicken And Waffles With A Side Order Of Exposition'

The Night Blogger and Sara bail Cousin Roy out of jail, only to discover that his investigation into Bayard Estates may have uncovered something much darker than an illegal MLM.

 

Episode Twenty-Two 'Love And Sidequests'

The Night Blogger’s investigation of Bayard Estates takes an unexpected turn when a strange melody awakens memories of his first encounter with the supernatural and raises disturbing questions about what he is hearing in the darkness.

  

Episode Twenty-Three 'The Dance Of The Candle Barons'

The Night Blogger's investigation of Bayard Estates takes a disturbing turn when a police officer reveals a decades-old case involving murder, madness, and something that should not exist.

MY SUITCASE OF MEMORIES


 
1981

THE BEST WORST DAY OF MY LIFE

"I was fifteen years old and about to begin the first day of my second time through the ninth grade. That's right, I failed the ninth grade..."

 

1989

WHERE THE HELL IS HARRY?

On this rainy day, I found myself at Guido's place. He was running another game of Dungeons & Dragons....

 

2000

EVERYTHING MUST GO

It was not a physical decay that had rotted Mountainview Mall away from the inside but an economic one.

 

2008

The problem is that the local shopping mall has no bookstores and no place that sells horror movies on DVD...

 

2009

I am still at work and about to fall asleep at my desk...

 

2014

I FOUGHT THE STONE AND THE STONE WON

Embark on a rollercoaster of agony, determination, and sweet, sweet triumph as our fearless narrator faces off against a kidney stone, emerging as the undefeated champion in this epic tale of urinary warfare!


FRESH OFF THE BUS FROM CREEPYTOWN



SUGAR COATED SACRAMENTS

 In a mad dash for candy, three boys discover that some Halloween horrors are all too real.

 
 
Surviving a bus crash was just the beginning for this sole survivor as they race against time to uncover the truth behind the horrifying creatures that caused it.
 


 
A desperate man takes drastic measures to reclaim his lost love.
 


 
Ethel's addiction takes a dangerous turn.
 


 
A weary traveler confronts the long-forgotten secrets of Room 732.
 


 
"...now, for the first time, we are bringing to you the full story of what happened on that fateful day. We are giving you all the evidence, based only on the secret testimonies of the miserable souls who survived this terrifying ordeal: the incidents, the places. My friends, we cannot keep this a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. My friend, can your heart stand the shocking facts about grave robbers from outer space?"
 
 


A man trapped in the star-cursed town of Jebsen must find a way to escape.



Enter the black tent and be lost to world of the Eyestalk Kid.


 
Step inside the Kaydeross Asylum and discover the chilling truth about Dr. Masters and the mysterious Precious Machine.
 

 
“Are you just going to sulk or do you want to dance?” She stood before him with her hand outstretched and no pity in her eyes...


 
Derek looked through the front window of his home for a long, confused moment, looked away, and then looked back again. There was a man dressed as a bear standing on the street corner...



A man must confront his past and take control of his destiny when he is asked to fulfill a lifelong dream.
 



When Judith's faith and strength are put to the test, she must survive eight days in the Vessel of Transubstantiation.
 
 
 

After a smuggling job goes wrong, Mulrooney finds himself hunted through the Everglades by something far more terrifying than he ever imagined.
 
 

When Professor Mercer Conrad finds himself trapped in a pit with no way out, he must confront his beliefs and the terrifying truth behind the urban legends surrounding the cloaked figures known as Urban Headhunters or Pilgrims.
 
 
 
The loss of his son drives a father to seek revenge on a wealthy and powerful family, no matter what the cost.

 
 
An ultimate act of defiance and contempt for the world.
 

 
Being sixteen is hell. Is being dead is worse?
 

 
A wealthy businessman's dinner takes a dark turn forcing the him to make a life or death decision.
 
 
 
Gabe grows fearful of his new neighbors' unsettling habits in a rundown neighborhood.

 
In a world ravaged by a deadly virus, a woman and her husband cope with fear, loneliness, and their crumbling marriage while facing their inevitable fate.
 
 
The once deep connection between a beloved pet and her family has been broken, leading to a nightmare of cruelty and revenge.

 
An abandoned marine park. A world overrun by the dead. A desperate fight for survival.
 
 
 
 
 
A man's struggle with nightmares and sleepwalking turns into a terrifying journey of uncertain reality.
 

 
An office worker's routine is disrupted by a strange fog and creeping madness.
 
 
Two strangers stranded on a deserted road encounter strange happenings along their journey.
 
 
In a fading desert town, a relationship between a middle-aged widow and a young man takes a haunting turn.
 
 
A man unveils the unsettling mystery behind his friend's haunting jungle wallpaper.
 
 
Haunted by his past sins, a young man must face a mummified creature driven by love.
 
 


HIGH ADVENTURE AND LOW HUMOR


 

A middle-aged woman takes a chance on a handsome young valet.

 

 CORPSE WARS

Join two die-hard Star Wars fans as they face their ultimate battle - not against the dark side, but against a zombie apocalypse at the 40th anniversary premiere!

 

 PANTY WRAITH

Brett's broken promise to his dying great aunt turns his world upside down.

 

 WAITING FOR ZACHARY

A man confronts the fading boundaries of memory and love as he navigates the silence of his wife's condition.

 

 AN INVITATION TO DISASTER

A storm shakes Chester’s world, forcing him to confront buried memories and regrets as he reckons with the pieces of his past he can't escape.

 

When an elderly woman's friend is captured by shadows emerging from the darkness, salvation arrives in the form of a mysterious stranger driving a customized Monte Carlo..

 

When the Mad Chef of Schenectady takes the mayor, police chief, and a visiting celebrity hostage, it's up to the Maven to foil her plans and save the day.

 

CON!

ThrillCon 2011: When a crazed fan threatens to ruin the event, it's up to a real superhero and a dedicated fan to save a visiting actress.

 

THE WAY OF THE NINJA

Join the thrilling battle between ninja crimefighter the Psychotic Kid and the notorious Johnny Crawdad in a high-stakes battle for justice and control of River City.

 

 

THE BINDER OF SHAME - totally true made up gaming stories

 

 

The RPG.net Rants
Uncensored, Unforgettable and Uncorrected

2002 was the year I first started to post stories for the amusement of others. (Aside from that shameful X-FILES fan fiction of course.) I began with these gaming anecdotes that I shared on the forums of RPG.net, a relatively safe haven for me at the time. They were strange little tales told in a kind of screenplay format that I used when I sketched out story dialogue.

The first one was pretty simple but as they went on they became more and more grandiose but they were raw and fun little bits of humor. I never bothered to proofread the things or set up any real kind of coherence or internal continuity- although snippets of these tales do show up in PRICE BEAKS AND HEARTACHES.

I'm posting them to the blog so I can add them to version of THE BINDER OF SHAME I keep here. I will do the first two today and then set up one a week until they're all there.

I've moved on a lot since I first created them but many of the folks that first came to know me through them are still reading my work now and they still keep finding new readers all the time.

If you have no idea what I am talking about prepare to be amazed, amused and offended.

And be warned these stories appear exactly as I did when I posted them on the forums. I haven't tried to edit them for fear of diluting their raw power.

Also I'm pretty damn lazy...







The Binder of Shame 
The Second Edition

 

The Binder of Shame 
  Unfinished Campaigns