Both J.R. and Derek select a story that they admire and discuss it in depth. J.R. selects “Bright Segment” by Theodore Sturgeon, a psychological horror tale about a desperately lonely janitor who wants to feel useful, and finally has his change when he takes care of grievously injured woman. Derek goes with “Slime” by Joseph Payne Brennan, the unabashed simple monster tale that was the obvious prototype for The Blob. Much bickering ensues about whether Bright Segment qualifies as a horror tale, and our two hosts take delightful jabs at each other’s selection.