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Boxflap

By Chaunce Stanton

This is the variety show for creative types hosted by fiction author Chaunce Stanton. Offbeat humor and satire, serious contemplation, and one-star book reviews - and oh-so-much-more. Boxflap is about exploring creativity and inspiring others to share their creativity and talents with the world.
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008 - Introverts and Singing Fish!

BoxflapJun 14, 2020

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The Mullet Episode: Business in the Front, Party In the Back

The Mullet Episode: Business in the Front, Party In the Back

We start off with tip #3 to help you get your novel-writing unstuck on the business end of the mullet - and then be party in the back end of the episode with a wild Minnesota road trip story involving a 60-foot statue, a drain hole, and a violated drive-through window.

Jul 17, 202116:30
1970s Cars and Freedom, Baby! Freedom!

1970s Cars and Freedom, Baby! Freedom!

Today's episode is decidedly a new direction for Boxflap! I reveal my first-ever car, declare an un-training manifesto for lions (or bold writers), and unveil the 1976 Ford Elite that makes you realize we are regressing as a society.

Jul 06, 202116:55
Bees! Book Coaching! The Cars!

Bees! Book Coaching! The Cars!

One joke and 60,000 live bees.
May 23, 202103:18
Star Wars Car Wash & I Dream of Siri

Star Wars Car Wash & I Dream of Siri

In spring, young men's hearts turn to thoughts of love, but for the rest of us, thoughts of mash-ups abound! Author update, pitch session to important movie development producer, and the glory of the laugh track. 

May 09, 202116:55
Quick! Tell Me A Marsupial Joke!

Quick! Tell Me A Marsupial Joke!

In this quick-take episode, I lay down a heavy thought about creativity and I tell you a marsupial-themed joke - all in under five minutes. PRODUCTION NOTE: This was an on-the-fly recording, not with my cool new microphone, but I really wanted to get an episode out and appease the guilt monkey until I have more time to do a fully produced episode.

Apr 03, 202104:38
Dr. Suess in 1984

Dr. Suess in 1984

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 3: Oh, boy is this a juicy episode! One-star reviews for George Orwell's 1984, a special work by the new Surgeon General, and the perfect solution for your friends who have a "face for radio". Oh, and Cardi B blows our minds! Literally!

Mar 07, 202118:52
S2 e2 Love Connections with Jane Austen, Candy Hearts, and Underground Bunkers

S2 e2 Love Connections with Jane Austen, Candy Hearts, and Underground Bunkers

Brought to you by the noodle-of-the-month club. That's using your noodle! This is the most very-est Valentine's Day special ever!* In this episode you'll learn why The Cure had to change their name, and why we need to put the Valentines back in Valentine's Day! (Mostly because no one seemed too excited about celebrating VD day.)

*Not when compared to most other shows.

Jan 30, 202127:34
S2 E1: Seven Goals of Highly Defective Solo Dancers

S2 E1: Seven Goals of Highly Defective Solo Dancers

It's a new year. Time to set goals. Time plan what to eat once you get out of jail. Time to talk the world's second and/or third richest man on the planet. And what about babies? Shouldn't they have goals? Also, breaking news about my latest book release: Sea Monkeys. Now get cracking on that baby-making!

Jan 01, 202122:10
Episode 30: Double Blast of Christmas Pleasure!

Episode 30: Double Blast of Christmas Pleasure!

Two - count them - TWO Christmas reads today: 

  • Wilton the Whistle Pig Rides the Christmas Bus to Lily Pad Pond
  • Mrs. Fezziwig's Complaint

Also, some author news and a heart filled with holiday cheer.

To quote ol' Fezziwig: Chirrup! Hilli-ho! Scrumwumpery and fiddle!

Dec 13, 202022:43
Episode 29: Terrified Orphans and Official Launch of Christmas Season

Episode 29: Terrified Orphans and Official Launch of Christmas Season

As soon as I press publish on the episode, the Christmas season officially begins. I hope you haven't decorated yet: that is not allowed. I will be checking. In this episode, you are treated to a rare moment when the world's greatest mind magician is persuaded to play Santa Claus at an orphanage. Let's just say the orphans were very surprised.

Nov 29, 202014:38
Episode 28 - Thanksgiving Seconds
Nov 22, 202018:24
Episode 27 - True Crime Turkey

Episode 27 - True Crime Turkey

What can I say? When life hands you a morning brainstorm, go for it! Sure, it might take all day, but solitude builds character, right? And it's not like I was trying to avoid sanding sheetrock today or anything. Heck no! This is a genuine Thanksgiving episode. It's got a turkey dinner and all the trimmings...including MURDER! Mwaahaahaaa! Think Off 3, a new fake sponsor, and the Worst of the Best Books looks at one-star reviews of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers.

Nov 15, 202019:22
Episode 26: CLICKBAIT

Episode 26: CLICKBAIT

The Book Reader Wrecking Crew and I tag-teamed to perform a new funny story called Clickbait. But we also played some Think Off 3, and now you know how it's done! Direct all talent inquiries to wilhelm.hellentrance.the.third@hellmail.com. 

Nov 08, 202037:21
Episode 25: Emergency Halloween Broadcast

Episode 25: Emergency Halloween Broadcast

This transmission is brought to you by the Beyond...Episode 25 is devoted to the audio version of the comedic (that means "funny") paranormal humor story called OUIJA BORED. It's my Halloween gift to the world! Take that, Mercury Retrograde! 

Do you have friends? Do you even like them? You can share this episode or share just the audio version of Ouija Bored from my website at: https://chauncestanton.com/ouija-bored/

Oct 31, 202026:39
Episode 24: Halloween Gone Wild!

Episode 24: Halloween Gone Wild!

Turn down the lights and unbuckle your spacesuit! We've got calls from the beyond and terrifying book reviews on this first-ever Halloween edition of Boxflap.

Oct 25, 202019:29
Episode 23: Grandpa's On the Run, Little Orphan Annie Mashup, and Book Signings

Episode 23: Grandpa's On the Run, Little Orphan Annie Mashup, and Book Signings

This episode was a blast. I started putting it together, feeling pretty low energy, but then the creativity just started flowing. Guaranteed to make 2 out of 3 people chuckle - assuming you're standing next to a couple of idiots.

Oct 19, 202025:39
Episode 22: Tub Darts, Worst Best Books, and a Norwegian Beardo
Oct 11, 202012:50
Episode 21 - Houdini, Wieners, and Crooks

Episode 21 - Houdini, Wieners, and Crooks

You get it all in this episode - a dramatic author reading, a new wiener-related sponsor, and the history of the phrase "crook of the tree". Yes, you should be worried.

Oct 05, 202018:09
Episode 20 - Freedom, Creativity, and Grape Soda

Episode 20 - Freedom, Creativity, and Grape Soda

T.A. Walker from the Free Writer podcast joins Chaunce Stanton for a lively discussion, and the world's FIRST EVER live round of Think Off 3 (on a podcast).
Sep 28, 202030:25
Episode 19 - Dreams, Parades, and Ed Asner

Episode 19 - Dreams, Parades, and Ed Asner

How a literal dream brought even more balloons and Ed Asner to Spring Grove, Minnesota thanks to Katie O'Regan.
Sep 14, 202012:30
Episode 18 - Can You Dig It?

Episode 18 - Can You Dig It?

Digging artifacts from Annandale to Alexandria, Minnesota, and a strange encounter at the Runestone Museum.
Sep 06, 202022:03
Episode 17 - Alien Encounters of the Covid Kind

Episode 17 - Alien Encounters of the Covid Kind

Today's show hopefully will not be ceased-and-desisted or abducted.
Aug 30, 202019:08
Episode 16 - Booted Outta Bible College!

Episode 16 - Booted Outta Bible College!

This week we meet TA Walker, host of the Free Writer podcast. Also, air sacks!Some unnamed author tries to convince you to buy his books.
Aug 23, 202022:52
Episode 15 - Tub Writing and the Shamwow Snuggie

Episode 15 - Tub Writing and the Shamwow Snuggie

This episode is a perfect storm of humor, history, and the latest in cleaning product technology.
Aug 16, 202010:21
Episode 14 The One Mashup To Rule Them All!

Episode 14 The One Mashup To Rule Them All!

Mashup, literacy, and the alarming spike in the illegal blackberry jam trade.
Aug 09, 202013:08
Episode 13: Emergency! Family Preparedness

Episode 13: Emergency! Family Preparedness

Reading a funny short story - well, it's funny to me. Also I show my work from last week's Think Off 3 challenge.
Aug 02, 202022:10
Episode 12 - Nicknames and Fishing Lures

Episode 12 - Nicknames and Fishing Lures

New sponsor for this episode. Met them on the set of The Norwegian Pontoon Mafia. Also, what's in a nickname? My nickname and how I chose the name for the young hero of my novel, Grave of Songs.
Jul 26, 202009:49
Episode 11 - Christmas in July and Stinky Poems

Episode 11 - Christmas in July and Stinky Poems

Throw a yule hot dog on the grill for some Think Off 3, refined poetry, and the classic Christmas story of elf versus elf in I, Elf.
Jul 12, 202008:48
Episode 10: Bunnies, Chickens, and the Nix List

Episode 10: Bunnies, Chickens, and the Nix List

In addition to getting on our Think Off 3 groove, we contemplate fluffy mortality and hear the opening to children's book, Bunny Waves A Flag.
Jul 05, 202011:26
EPISODE 009 - Garlic, JFK Alternate Conspiracy, and The Munching Tree

EPISODE 009 - Garlic, JFK Alternate Conspiracy, and The Munching Tree

Biggest episode yet with 2.5 submissions for the Think Off 3 challenge. I knew it was ichthyologist all along, people!
Jun 25, 202019:13
008 - Introverts and Singing Fish!

008 - Introverts and Singing Fish!

In which I call for all creative types to share their snippets and scraps - and Think Off 3 responses, of course! Poem - Upon The Origin of What Really Matters, by Joseph Langland.
Jun 14, 202012:08
Sharks, Songs, and Street Signs

Sharks, Songs, and Street Signs

In episode 007, we hear a song from the box and my unreasonable fear. Plus another round of Think Off 3.
May 31, 202011:27
Episode 006: Mothers, Fathers, and Aliens

Episode 006: Mothers, Fathers, and Aliens

A serious share from the box, but new, fun categories announced for the Think Off 3 challenge! Plus, news on Alien Encounters of the Covid Kind.
May 24, 202016:27
Episode 005: Games!

Episode 005: Games!

A darkly fun poem from The Box, and a description of Think Off 3, the brainstorming, non-competitive game.
May 16, 202011:25
Blacksmithing & Alchemy

Blacksmithing & Alchemy

A story sketch about a man's search for the Elixir of Life. A child tour guide. And blacksmithing.
May 11, 202009:49
Spooky Places and Happy Synchronicities

Spooky Places and Happy Synchronicities

A trip to the Costwolds in England turns dark for a young American couple. Plus the synchronicity of my bachelor party.
May 10, 202009:32
Little Floating People

Little Floating People

A short story about little floating people and a discussion about flying dreams.
May 10, 202009:34
Episode 001: Emergency Family Preparedness and On Being Left-handed

Episode 001: Emergency Family Preparedness and On Being Left-handed

This episode dusts off the start of a short story about a family that overreact to a piece of mail. Also a discussion of handedness.
May 10, 202011:43
May 10, 2020

May 10, 2020

May 10, 202000:41