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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. 863, The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs VINTAGE

Does a mummified monkey’s paw have supernatural powers? What happens when a careless wish puts it to the test? W. W. Jacobs, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a supporter, ...

Sep 27, 202328 minSeason 17Ep. 863

Ep. 862, Rappaccini's Daughter, by Nathaniel HawthorneVINTAGE

It’s the most glorious flower garden the world has ever known. But when a young student falls in love with the mysterious Eve who tends the garden, he learns that this Paradise is anything but a Garden of Eden. Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like th...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 17Ep. 862

Ep. 861, The Wind in the Rose Bush, by Mary Wilkins Freeman

Why does the rose bush tremble, when there isn’t a hint of wind? Mary Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. How are we liking the Vintage Episodes? Are they brightening up your week? Are you looking for more? Please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Pick up an audiobook, become a supporter, leave a review, or send us an email. Let us know if you’d like more. When I first started the show, we d...

Sep 22, 202342 minSeason 17Ep. 861

Ep. 860, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 2 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE

How does Barbara cope with the loss of her handsome Edmond? Can Lord Uplandtowers use this to exact a cruel revenge? Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We’ll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a...

Sep 20, 202335 minSeason 17Ep. 860

Ep. 859, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 1 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE

When Barbara elopes with her penniless lover, it sets in motion a series of events culminating in tragedy. Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We’ll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a supporter...

Sep 18, 202348 minSeason 17Ep. 859

Ep. 858, The Jolly Corner, Part 2 of 2, by Henry James

Why is Bryden’s doppelgänger curiously disfigured? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. This marks the first week of Vintage Episodes released alongside the new episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast. How did you like them? Are you looking for more? Please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Pick up an audiobook, become a supporter, leave a review, or send us an email. Let us know if you’d like more...

Sep 15, 202337 minSeason 17Ep. 858

Ep. 857, The Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

Helen Stoner is terrified. Two years ago, her sister died after hearing strange noises in her room. Now after moving into her sister’s room, Helen is hearing the noises again! Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We’ll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let...

Sep 13, 202359 minSeason 17Ep. 857

Ep. 856, The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

The bloody-minded Montresor leads the pompous Fortunato deep into the wine vaults and catacombs, crowning in a climax that is delightfully sinister. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. This is our first Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. We’ll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. We’ve got a special treat for you....

Sep 11, 202319 minSeason 17Ep. 856

Ep. 855, The Jolly Corner, Part 1 of 2, by Henry James

Is the spectral presence in Bryden’s home the ghost of his alter ego, or is he just seeing what he wants to see? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you’d like to hear more Classic Tales, then buckle up. Starting this week, for every one episode of new content, we will be releasing two Vintage Episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast. You may have noticed that there are only 250+ episodes available through the podcast, b...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 17Ep. 855

Ep. 854, The Signal Man, by Charles Dickens

Why is a spectre haunting a lonely signal man in the small hours of the night? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you’re like me, when it comes to choosing audiobooks, I have two problems: I don’t know if I’ll like the writing, and I don’t know whether I’ll like the narrator. Being a supporter of The Classic Tales solves this problem perfectly. You can listen to the podcast for free, go to the Classic Tales store...

Sep 01, 202336 minSeason 17Ep. 854

Ep. 853, Let's Get Together, by Isaac Asimov

Ten undetectable humanoids are loose in the United States, and if they get together, they will transform into a horrific bomb. How can they be stopped? Isaac Asimov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you’re like me, when it comes to choosing audiobooks, I have two problems: I don’t know if I’ll like the writing, and I don’t know whether I’ll like the narrator. Being a supporter of The Classic Tales solves this problem perfectly....

Aug 25, 202343 minSeason 17Ep. 853

Ep. 852, The Triumph of Night, by Edith Wharton

Why does Mr. Lavington insist that his nephew remain in the brutal winter of New England, defying the diagnoses of many doctors? Edith Wharton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 17Ep. 852

Ep. 851, The Nice People, by Henry Cuyler Bunner

Why are Mr. and Mrs. Brede telling so many lies? They seem like such nice people. Henry Cuyler Bunner, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 ...

Aug 11, 202324 minSeason 17Ep. 851

Ep. 850, The Revolt of Mother, by Mary E Wilkins Freeman

How will mother respond when she learns that a new barn is being built where she’d been promised a house? Mary E Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar month...

Aug 04, 202343 minSeason 17Ep. 850

Ep. 849, Araby, by James Joyce

Will the joys of the Araby bazaar live up to the hype, or is this enthusiasm possibly misplaced? James Joyce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you...

Jul 28, 202318 minSeason 17Ep. 849

Ep. 848, The Treasure in the Forest, by H.G. Wells

A cutthroat quest for buried treasure begs the question - is one life more sacred than another? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you a...

Jul 21, 202323 minSeason 17Ep. 848

Ep. 847, The Fortune-Teller, by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

Are there really more things in heaven and earth than we can dream of? Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 ...

Jul 14, 202331 minSeason 17Ep. 847

Ep. 846, Tickets, Please, by D.H. Lawrence

Is a young man’s philandering ever really a victimless crime? D.H. Lawrence, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code for an...

Jul 07, 202337 minSeason 17Ep. 846

Ep. 845, The Derelict, by William Hope Hodgson

What gruesome mystery surrounds the two-hundred-year-old derelict? William Hope Hodgson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 17Ep. 845

Ep. 844, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 12 of 12, by Zane Grey

Will Bess and Venters make it out of the valley with Tull’s men on their trail? Will Lassiter and Jane find safety? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly ...

Jun 23, 202350 minSeason 17Ep. 844

Ep. 843, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 11 of 12, by Zane Grey

Why does Bess’s true identity shatter the worlds of Venters, Jane, and even Lassiter? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles! Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthl...

Jun 16, 202346 minSeason 17Ep. 843

Ep. 842, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 10 of 12, by Zane Grey

With Faye’s abduction, Lassiter’s about to show what he’s made of. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code for a...

Jun 09, 202335 minSeason 17Ep. 842

Ep. 841, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 9 of 12, by Zane Grey

When the townsfolk see Venters returning to town with Jane Withersteen’s stolen horses, they know somebody’s gonna die. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar mont...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 17Ep. 841

Ep. 840, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 8 of 12, by Zane Grey

Who are the shady horsemen Venters finds leading Jane Withersteen’s favorite horses? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly...

May 26, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 17Ep. 840

Ep. 839, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 7 of 12, by Zane Grey

Can Venters publicly call out Tull’s crimes without a serious backlash? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code ...

May 19, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 17Ep. 839

Ep. 838, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 6 of 12, by Zane Grey

Can Jane Withersteen handle another devastating blow to her livelihood? How many hits can her trembling loyalty take? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. Thank you so much....

May 12, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 17Ep. 838

Ep. 837, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 5 of 12, by Zane Grey

What will Lassiter do when Jane Withersteen’s true intentions are revealed? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. Thank you so much. The Arsène Lupin Podcast hit the #49 spot...

May 05, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 17Ep. 837

Ep. 836, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 4 of 12, by Zane Grey

Why does Venters want to save the cattle rustler he shot? How is he going to save anyone, with the rustlers on his trail? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. Thank you so m...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 17Ep. 836

Ep. 835, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 3 of 12, by Zane Grey

Lassiter discovers another plot to sabotage Jane Withersteen’s cattle, and only he can stop it. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. Thank you so much. The Arsène Lupin Podc...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 17Ep. 835

Ep. 834, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 2 of 12, by Zane Grey

Venters heads off to discover the cattle rustlers’ hideout in Deception Pass. But when he crosses paths with the Masked Rider, everything goes sideways. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial ...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 17Ep. 834
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