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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.

Episodes

Ep. 802, The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, by Arthur Conan Doyle

Top secret plans have been stolen, and a man lies dead in the Underground. Can Sherlock Holmes stave off an international incident? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly ...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 16Ep. 802

Ep. 801, Treasure Island, Part 7 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Treachery, duplicity and intrigue abound as the final secrets of Treasure Island are revealed. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiob...

Sep 02, 202257 minSeason 16Ep. 801

Ep. 800, Treasure Island, Part 6 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

What will Jim discover once he returns triumphant from his sea adventure? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more,...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 16Ep. 800

Ep. 799, Treasure Island, Part 5 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

After the pirates attack, Jim has a terrible yet brilliant idea. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, and you ...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 16Ep. 799

Ep. 798, Treasure Island, Part 4 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

After the ship is abandoned, a new character emerges – Captain Silver. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, an...

Aug 12, 202255 minSeason 16Ep. 798

Ep. 797, Treasure Island, Part 3 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

While hiding in an apple barrel, Jim discovers a horrible treachery afoot. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 16Ep. 797

Ep. 796, Treasure Island, Part 2 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Based on the contents of the dead man’s chest, a voyage is prepared for Treasure Island, and among the crew is a certain seafaring man with one leg. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’l...

Jul 29, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 16Ep. 796

Ep. 795, Treasure Island, Part 1 of 7, by Robert Louis Stevenson

A seafaring stranger comes to the Admiral Benbow Inn, and the greatest pirate tale of all begins. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any aud...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 16Ep. 795

Ep. 794, The Pirates of Penzance, Part 2 of 2, by W.S. Gilbert

Frederick discovers that he truly is a slave of duty when a certain paradox turns his world upside down. W.S. Gilbert, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiob...

Jul 15, 202240 minSeason 16Ep. 794

Ep. 793, Sample of The Man in the Brown Suit, by Agatha Christie

A man dies mysteriously, and spunky Ann Beddingfeld is the only one who discovers the key to his death. Agatha Christie, today on a special episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep a-going. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon cod...

Jul 13, 202253 minSeason 16Ep. 793

Ep. 792, The Pirates of Penzance, Part 1 of 2, by W.S. Gilbert

Frederick is freed of his indentures to the judiciously ferocious Pirates of Penzance. What will he do with his newfound freedom? W.S. Gilbert, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly co...

Jul 08, 202250 minSeason 16Ep. 792

Ep. 791, With the Buccaneers, by Howard Pyle

How will Captain Morgan save his fellow captain who is being held prisoner by the Spanish vice admiral? Howard Pyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any au...

Jul 01, 202254 minSeason 16Ep. 791

Ep. 790, Pirates' Gold, Part 4 of 4, by H. Bedford-Jones

The pirates ashore may have the treasure, but how will Ned Low and George save their skins while getting the treasure to the ship? H. Bedford-Jones, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a month...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 16Ep. 790

Ep. 789, Pirates' Gold, Part 3 of 4, by H. Bedford-Jones

How will Captain Ned Low and George possibly escape from the hold, and regain control of the ship? H. Bedford-Jones, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any au...

Jun 17, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 16Ep. 789

Ep. 788, Pirates' Gold, Part 2 of 4, by H. Bedford-Jones

The secret location of the treasure is revealed to a chosen few, and it’s clear that there’s mischief afoot. H. Bedford-Jones, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 ...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 16Ep. 788

Ep. 787, Pirates' Gold, Part 1 of 4, by H. Bedford-Jones

George Roberts of Virginia is happy to be shipping with his new friend, Ned Low. But when he discovers that his friend is actually known as Bloody Ned, the merciless pirate, his salty pluck is put to the test. H. Bedford-Jones, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, pleas...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 16Ep. 787

Ep. 786, Man-Size in Marble, by Edith Nesbit

A young couple finds the perfect country cottage with one caveat - it has a horrible legend attached to it. Edith Nesbit, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off a...

May 27, 202239 minSeason 16Ep. 786

Ep 785, The Hammer of God, by G.K. Chesterton

Will Father Brown discover who killed the well-to-do ne’er-do-well? It appears as though he was stricken with the hammer of God. G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a coupon c...

May 20, 202246 minSeason 16Ep. 785

Ep 784, Malachi's Cove, by Anthony Trollope

When poor Mally’s curse on the thieving farm boy suddenly comes to pass, will she be proclaimed a murderess? Anthony Trollope, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a coupon code every month as ...

May 13, 202254 minSeason 16Ep. 784

Ep. 783, The Great God Pan, Part 3 of 3, by Arthur Machen

What will the final set of testimonials reveal about the Great God Pan? Arthur Machen, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a coupon code every month as a thank you. Go to http://classictalesau...

May 06, 202237 minSeason 16Ep. 783

Ep. 782, The Great God Pan, Part 2 of 3, by Arthur Machen

A rash of suicides plagues London, and another house is enshrouded in a dark mystery. Arthur Machen, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a coupon code every month as a thank you. Go to http://...

Apr 29, 202254 minSeason 16Ep. 782

Ep. 781, The Great God Pan, Part 1 of 3, by Arthur Machen

Some have seen the veil of existence lifted, and wonders upon wonders opened before their mind’s eye. They call this seeing the Great God Pan. Now Dr. Raymond will attempt to lift the veil again, surgically. Arthur Machen, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sig...

Apr 22, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 16Ep. 781

Ep. 780, Carry On, Jeeves, Part 10 of 10, by P.G. Wodehouse

Bertie has the fabulous idea of adopting a young child, and it’s up to Jeeves to help him change his mind. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give you a coupon code every month as a th...

Apr 15, 202240 minSeason 16Ep. 780

Ep. 779, Carry On, Jeeves, Part 9 of 10, by P.G. Wodehouse

Bingo Little needs help in a big way. A big way. If Jeeves doesn’t come through this time, both of their reputations will be absolutely smashed. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give...

Apr 08, 202259 minSeason 16Ep. 779

Ep. 778, Carry On, Jeeves, Part 8 of 10, by P.G. Wodehouse

When Freddie’s engagement gets broken off, Bertie knows just the thing to cheer him up – a trip to the seaside! But when Freddie’s ex appears at the same resort, Bertie cooks up a crackerjack plan to get the two back together. Crackerjack. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Many, many thanks to those of you who have so generously donated to Basil’s Student Residency fund. We have not only met, but exceeded our goal. ...

Apr 01, 202244 minSeason 16Ep. 778

Ep. 777, Carry On,Jeeves, Part 7 of 10, by P. G. Wodehouse

It didn’t work. Stealing the policeman’s helmet did not, in fact, make Bertie’s chum Sippy feel better. In fact, he’s now got 30 days in the stir. And in the meantime, Bertie must impersonate him. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Many, many thanks to those of you who have so generously donated to Basil’s Student Residency fund. In case you haven’t heard, we recently discovered that Basil, my eldest, after four year...

Mar 25, 202255 minSeason 16Ep. 777

Ep. 776, Carry On, Jeeves, Part 6 of 10, by P.G. Wodehouse

Biffy has fallen in love. Well, he fell in love. Then he lost the girl. Like, he couldn’t find her. Then he forgot her last name. And the name of his hotel. Is it really “better to have loved and lost”? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Many, many thanks to those of you who have so generously donated to Basil’s Student Residency fund. Last week we discovered that Basil, my eldest, after four years at local art acade...

Mar 18, 202257 minSeason 16Ep. 776

Ep. 775, Carry On, Jeeves, Part 5 of 10, by P.G. Wodehouse

Rocky, a wistful poet, is forced to trip the light fantastic every night in order to keep his aunt safely sequestered. Jeeves has a scheme that shows that one man’s poison is another man’s pleasure. Let’s just hope it lasts. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Well, this week, we had one of those amazing moments of a parent’s life. My oldest son, Basil, after four years at his art academy, has been accepted for a mont...

Mar 11, 202259 minSeason 16Ep. 775

Ep. 774, Carry On Jeeves, Part 4 of 10, by P. G. Wodehouse

Fat-headed Bicky must convince his uncle that he’s rolling in the dough. But Jeeves is on the scene with a splendid plan, that’s sure to bring home the bacon. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a mon...

Mar 04, 202245 minSeason 16Ep. 774

Ep. 773, Carry On, Jeeves Part 3 of 10, by P.G. Wodehouse

Meek and submissive Motty is foisted upon Bertie as an uninvited guest. But when Motty begins to cut up a rug, Bertie finds himself in the soup. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Many, many thanks to our financial supporters who pitch in every month to help us keep the lights on. If you enjoy the show, please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We’ll give...

Feb 25, 202246 minSeason 16Ep. 773
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