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The Classic Tales Podcast

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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Episodes

Ep. 1151, David Balfour, Part 3 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

How low will David's enemies stoop to keep him from sharing his testimony in court? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic ...

Jun 26, 202659 minSeason 20Ep. 1151

Ep. 1150, The Invisible Man, Part 2 of 3, by H.G. WellsVINTAGE

Can Griffin get the materials he needs before it's too late? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks ...

Jun 23, 20261 hr 24 minSeason 20Ep. 1050

Ep. 1149, David Balfour, Part 2 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Can David manage the intrigues that begin once he turns himself in to the Lord Advocate Prestongrange? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands o...

Jun 19, 202654 minSeason 20Ep. 1149

Ep. 1148, The Invisible Man, Part 1 of 3, by H.G. WellsVINTAGE

Cursed with a scientific genius, Griffin accomplishes the impossible, but can he come back? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands ...

Jun 16, 20261 hr 43 minSeason 20Ep. 1150

Ep. 1147, David Balfour, Part 1 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Can David start to piece together a life while still wanted as an accomplice for the Appin Murder? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of ho...

Jun 12, 202657 minSeason 20Ep. 1147

Ep. 1146, Kidnapped, Part 3 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE

Can David and Alan make it to safety AND get David's miserly uncle to admit to having David kidnapped? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of...

Jun 09, 20262 hr 26 minSeason 20Ep. 1146

Ep. 1145, The Traitor, by Baroness Orczy

Will a traitor in the midst of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel betray their beloved leader? Baroness Orczy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of clas...

Jun 05, 202636 minSeason 20Ep. 1145

Ep. 1144, Kidnapped, Part 2 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE

On the run in the wild Scottish Highlands, can David and Alan evade the wily redcoats? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and tho...

Jun 02, 20262 hr 36 minSeason 20Ep. 1144

Ep. 1143, The Absence of Mr. Glass, by G.K. Chesterton

Can Dr. Orion Hood help the ingenuous Father Brown solve a problem with one of his parishioners? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of cl...

May 29, 202639 minSeason 20Ep. 1143

Ep. 1142, Kidnapped, Part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE

Murder? Kidnapping? How low will the miserly Ebenezer Balfour stoop to keep his nephew David from his rightful inheritance? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library t...

May 26, 20262 hr 25 minSeason 20Ep. 1142

Ep. 1141, The Maugham Obsession, by August Derleth

How far will Maugham's obsession take him to create the "perfect" robot? August Derleth, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours o...

May 22, 202627 minSeason 20Ep. 1141

Ep. 1140, The Adventure of the Stock Broker's Clerk, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

Can Sherlock Holmes decipher exactly why a certain job offer is too good to be true? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands o...

May 19, 202643 minSeason 20Ep. 1140

Ep. 1139, Tuppy Changes His Mind, by P.G. Wodehouse

Against his better judgement, Bertie must rally round old Tuppy, who's been roped into a rivalrous rugby match. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands o...

May 15, 202647 minSeason 20Ep. 1139

Ep. 1138, The Yellow Sign, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE

When casually looking out his window in Washington Square, Scott sees a cadaverous figure that gives him the impression of a plump white grave-worm. And Scott cannot unsee it. Robert W. Chambers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classi...

May 12, 202651 minSeason 20Ep. 1138

Ep. 1137, The Indian Summer of an Uncle, by P.G. Wodehouse

The last thing this world needs is for the physically tone-deaf Uncle George to start thinking of matrimony. Can Bertie save humanity from certain embarrassment? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on...

May 08, 202640 minSeason 20Ep. 1137

Ep. 1136, The Adventure of the Yellow Face, by Arthur Conan Doyle

Can Sherlock Holmes help Grant Munro discover what secret his wife seems to be keeping from him? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you can always find something that ...

May 05, 202645 minSeason 20Ep. 1136

Ep. 1135, Jeeves and the Old School Chum, by P.G. Wodehouse

When Laura Pyke descends on Bingo Little's felicity, deriding his diet as something fresh out of Dante's Inferno, all feathers are instantly ruffled. I mean, raw carrots? And no cocktails? Something must be done. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad...

May 01, 202650 minSeason 20Ep. 1135

Ep. 1134, The Furnished Room, by O. Henry VINTAGE

In the lower west side of New York City, a search for lost love yields unexpected results. O. Henry, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you can always find something that will meet you wh...

Apr 28, 202621 minSeason 20Ep. 1134

Ep. 1133, Jeeves and the Love that Purifies, by P.G. Wodehouse

When Aunt Dahlia bets on young Thomas misbehaving, you'd think it was a sure thing. But the kid is suddenly sprouting angel's wings. Can Jeeves lend a hand? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you...

Apr 24, 202646 minSeason 20Ep. 1133

Ep. 1132, The Squaw, by Bram Stoker VINTAGE

When a vengeful cat casts a spell, it's best to tread lightly. Bram Stoker, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. I sent out a newsletter this week with links to our new products, a note on other stuff we've got coming down...

Apr 21, 202637 minSeason 20Ep. 1132

Ep. 1131, Jeeves and the Kid Clementina, by P.G. Wodehouse

Bobbie Wickham has a sort of gravitational pull when it comes to Bertie Wooster and sticky wickets. And she's at it again. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. I sent out a newsletter this week with links to our new products, a no...

Apr 17, 202646 minSeason 20Ep. 1131

Ep. 1130, The Moonlit Road, by Ambrose Bierce VINTAGE

Discover the roots of Akira Kurosawa's film Rashomon . Ambrose Bierce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Well, you've heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It's like Netflix for audiobooks, you can liste...

Apr 14, 202629 minSeason 20Ep. 1130

Ep. 1129, Jeeves and the Spot of Art, by P.G. Wodehouse

Bertie is in love – he's absolutely smitten with Gwladys. That's right - Gwladys. And it gets worse. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Well, you've heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It's like Netflix for aud...

Apr 10, 202647 minSeason 20Ep. 1129

Ep. 1128, Aladdin, Part 5 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE

Aladdin's adventures come to their stunning conclusion, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Well, you've heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It's like Netflix for audiobooks, you can listen all you want,...

Apr 07, 20261 hr 9 minSeason 20Ep. 1128

Ep. 1127, Jeeves and the Dog McIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse

Bertie had one job – keep Aunt Agatha's prized terrier McIntosh safe while she is away. Can Jeeves rally round when the worst happens? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Well, you've heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Libra...

Apr 03, 202637 minSeason 20Ep. 1127

Ep. 1126, Aladdin, Part 4 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE

Aladdin continues to cut up a rug, as we journey through The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domai...

Mar 31, 202655 minSeason 20Ep. 1126

Ep. 1125, Jeeves and the Song of Songs, by P.G. Wodehouse

When Bertie's penchant for singing in the bath lands him in hot water, will Jeeves step in to aid the young master? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personall...

Mar 27, 20261 hr 16 minSeason 20Ep. 1125

Ep. 1124, Aladdin, Part 3 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE

Aladdin's adventures continue as we journey through The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and...

Mar 24, 20261 hr 5 minSeason 20Ep. 1124

Ep. 1123, The Inferiority Complex of Old Sippy, by P.G. Wodehouse

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the surefire cure for an inferiority complex is a Chinese vase, a violent accident, and a bag of flour - not necessarily in that order. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audi...

Mar 20, 202638 minSeason 20Ep. 1123

Ep. 1122, Aladdin, Part 2 of 5, from the Arabian Nights VINTAGE

The magic lamp gets the spit-and-polish treatment. The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and ...

Mar 17, 20261 hr 2 minSeason 20Ep. 1122
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