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Puttin' Al Down

Another Charles Chupp contribution to the legends and lore of the Lone Star State....

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- Four minutes, thirty seconds

Music by Tracy Jane Comer

"Hootch" a story by Charles Chupp

In the waning days of 1940, Hugh got lucky and we qualified to live on the Lyman Forrest Place at the intersection of the Leon River and the paved highway. The crop of boys Hugh and Thel had amassed probably strengthened Mr. Forrest’s judgment. Three healthy, growing lads plus Hugh’s ability to manage stock and his lack of prejudice for hard work added weight to the plus side of the balance scale.

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"Dog Pile" by Charles Chupp

I met Charles Chupp about three years ago after stumbling on one of his books at the second-hand book store.

Little later, when the clerk came around and announced, “We’re closing now,” I’d made it more than halfway through the book.

Had to buy it, because I wasn’t finished.

However, was glad to pay the discounted price (being the Scotsman that I am) because it started me on a soul-enriching journey of putting Charles Chupp’s writing to voice, with his permission, of course.

Hope you like my read of Charles Chupp’s “Dog Pile!”

 

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Six minutes

Music by: Carl Cubbedge

under Creative Commons License Podshow Podsafe Music Network

 

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Poverty Knob Christmas by Charles Chupp

This podcast was inspired by Tracy Funchess—who is an instructor at Azle Junior High School in Azle, Texas.

She’s also Charles Chupp’s favorite, and only I might add, daughter.

Tracy got her dad to furnish the words—and then asked me to provide the recitation.

I was more than happy to comply.

All of us, Charles, Tracy and I, hope this story brings a little Christmas joy to your Holiday Season—and the upcoming year of 2009.

 

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Six minutes

Music by:

Tracy Jane Comer and The New Autonomous Folksingers under Creative Commons License Podshow Podsafe Music Network

 

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Chapter One from Charles Chupp's "Frankly Speaking"

Charles Chupp came to my attention in a used book store in Houston about two years ago when I pulled his “Nth Reader” from the bookshelf …and where I immediately fell in love with his storytellin’.

When Charles called and asked if I would read a couple of chapters of his new book “Frankly Speaking,” I felt honored, and immediately accepted.

What comes next is my interpretation of the first chapter of Charles Chupp’s – “Frankly Speaking.”

Chapter Two to follow under separate posting.

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16:29 minutes

Song "Ja Da" by Cliff Edwards

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Chapter Two from Charles Chupp's "Frankly Speaking"

 

What follows is my interpretation of the second chapter of Charles Chupp’s – “Frankly Speaking.”

Charles Chupp came to my attention in a used book store in Houston about two years ago when I pulled his “Nth Reader” from the bookshelf …and where I immediately fell in love with his storytellin’.

When Charles called and asked if I would read a couple of chapters of his new book “Frankly Speaking,” I felt honored, and immediately accepted.

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16:51 minutes

Song "Ja Da" by Cliff Edwards

buy "Frankly Speaking" HERE

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"Sooner" by Charles Chupp

After several hiccups, bumps, potholes and a move halfway across Texas, I managed to link up with Charles Chupp last week in Brownwood. Met him at a place called Skillets and he bought me lunch as we talked about, well, everything.

He also gave me a couple of his books – “Waggin’ Tails” and “Coffee at LaDon’s.” He signed them both for me.

I’d been struggling to get a makeshift studio together in my new digs near San Angelo so I could renew my efforts for The Texana Review, which includes some reading of Charles Chupp’s work.

I already had one of his other writings picked out when I picked up “Waggin’ Tails” and read the first story titled “Sooner.” I knew I had to put voice to it.

Sooner was Charles Chupp's first canine companion.

So, rather than later, here’s “Sooner.”

(Oh, by the way, a few definitions: "Hugh" is Charles Chupp’s dad; "John Franklin," his younger brother; and "snipes," well they’re cigarette butts for those who haven't the addiction to tobacco)

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7:00 minutes

Music by Jim Fidler under Creative Commons License Podshow Podsafe Music Network

Buy Charles Chupp's books at his website HERE

 

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History 101 by Charles Chupp from "I Got No Reason To Lie"

History 101 by Charles Chupp isn't the history I remember learning as a history major in college. Nor as a continuing student of that which could teach us the future, if we were to pay attention - you know, history.

Nonetheless, historians can have fun with the story-telling of history, especially if you're blessed with a fertile mind, a Big Chief tablet and No. 2 pencil; and just as especially, if you're proud of your community and your state.

And that's what Charles Chupp does, and is.

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5:47 minutes

Buy Charles Chupp's books on his website HERE

Music by Luke McNeil under Creative Commons License Podshow Podsafe Music Network

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"Shod in Style" by Charles Chupp

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I’m looking forward to my meeting Charles Chupp. I’ll be traveling within the next two weeks to De Leon to have a cup of coffee with him and talk about …about …uh …well, I don’t know what we’ll talk about. But I can just about bet that I’ll end up mostly listening, in spite of a penchant I have for uttering balderdash when drinking coffee. After all, this is Charles Chupp!

As it turns out, my readings of Charles Chupp’s writings in “I Got No Reason to Lie” have become wildly popular on The Texana Review, and I’m proud to say that Mr. Chupp likes them, too.

This one is titled “Shod in Style” and is one of his more recent contributions to his ongoing compulsion to write for “I Got No Reason to Lie.”

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"Tunnel Vision" by Charles Chupp

I've been traveling a lot lately, and meeting some intelligent and smart people.  Intelligent people are interesting.  Smart people are interesting, too.  I admire them both.

Some people equate "smart" with "intelligent."  That's a mistake.  There can be a vast difference.  But smart and intelligent together is truly awesome.  I find that frequently outside the big city.

Anyway, given that I'm still a one man operation competing in a world wide arena like the Internet, I've fallen behind on my production schedule, because when I'm traveling and talkin' to folks, I'm not editing the audio files, nor am I marketing The Texana Review for sponsorships.

Nevertheless, I suspect that there's some good stuff coming your way with some of the stories I intend to tell, that is if you like cowboys, alligators and writers of Texana.

As you know, if you've been here before, I like reading the writings of Charles Chupp. 

This is my fourth reading of his truly insightful stuff.  The story is titled, "Tunnel Vision."  It's from his book, "I Got No Reason To Lie."

>  Oh, by the way, you'll be well advised, especially if you're a dog lover, to look into buying Mr. Chupp's recently published, "Waggin' Tales."  It'll be in your bookstore soon.  You might even be able to buy it here.  <

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3:38 minutes

Charles Chupp's website:

http://charleschupp.com/

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Music by Rob Costlow under Creative Commons License

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