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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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Ep. 911, Referent, by Ray Bradbury

Roby Morrison attends a very privileged boarding school. But when a spherical space ship lands, everything changes. Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Man Upstairs", by P.G. Wodehouse. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you enjoy the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us continue to highlight these amazing stories. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.co...

Mar 08, 202425 minSeason 18Ep. 911

Ep. 910, The Man Who Would Be King, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE

Adventurers Dravot and Carnehan have decided to take over a country. Not a big country, just a tiny one. Should be simple, right? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much. Keep an ear open for our coming ...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 18Ep. 910

Ep. 909, Clouds of Witness, Part 9 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

All is revealed. Buckle up. Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Man Who Would Be King", by Rudyard Kipling. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep doing what we do. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a month. As a thank you gesture, we'll s...

Mar 01, 202458 minSeason 18Ep. 909

Ep. 908, The Body Snatcher, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE

Is an anatomy professor having murder done to secure his specimens? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much. Keep an e...

Feb 27, 202449 minSeason 18Ep. 908

Ep. 907, Clouds of Witness, Part 8 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

Peter runs off in a final mad dash to secure a secret testimony. But will it be enough to save his brother? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Body Snatcher", by Robert Louis Stevenson. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep doing what we do. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 18Ep. 907

Ep. 906, The Blue Cross, by G.K. Chesterton VINTAGE

Why does Inspector Valentin, while following the track of the thief Flambeau, keep crossing paths with two argumentative priests? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com ,...

Feb 20, 202450 minSeason 18Ep. 906

Ep. 905, Clouds of Witness, Part 7 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

How can Wimsey escape the sucking mud pits of Peter's Pot? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Blue Cross", by G.K. Chesterton. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a month. As a thank you...

Feb 16, 202436 minSeason 18Ep. 905

Ep. 904, To Build a Fire, by Jack London VINTAGE

Every now and then, you need to build a fire in the Klondike. Should be a simple thing, right? Jack London, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so...

Feb 13, 202449 minSeason 18Ep. 904

Ep. 903, Clouds of Witness, Part 6 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

Now that they've secured the inflammatory Goyles, the case should be cut and dried, right? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "To Build a Fire", by Jack London. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little ...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 18Ep. 903

Ep. 902, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge VINTAGE

With the slaying of an albatross, the Ancient Mariner brings a curse that opens the workings of another world. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becomi...

Feb 06, 202433 minSeason 18Ep. 902

Ep. 901, Clouds of Witness, Part 5 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

What does Mary bring to light in her long-awaited confession? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little a...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 18Ep. 901

Ep. 900, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, by F. Scott FitzgeraldVINTAGE

Benjamin Button begins life as a 70-year-old man, and then things start to get weird. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so ...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 18Ep. 900

Ep. 899, Clouds of Witness, Part 4 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

What clue does Parker find in Paris that blows the case wide open? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as lit...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 18Ep. 899

Ep. 898, The Happy Prince and Other Tales, by Oscar Wilde VINTAGE

From his vantage point high above the city, the statue of the happy prince gives of himself in a way that is most astonishing. Oscar Wilde, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and be...

Jan 23, 202453 minSeason 18Ep. 898

Ep. 897, Clouds of Witness, Part 3 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

The investigation leads Wimsey to a quaint Yorkshire farm. But why would the farmer set the dogs on him? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Happy Prince and Other Stores", by Oscar Wilde. Three short stories you're sure to enjoy. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on. Please go to http:...

Jan 19, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 18Ep. 897

Ep. 896, The Captain of the Pole-Star, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

While sailing in the Arctic the Pole-Star becomes trapped in ice. But when superstition begins to run rampant among the crew, the captain begins to cope in a strange way. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New content will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the lights on by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and beco...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 18Ep. 896

Ep. 895, Clouds of Witness, Part 2 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

Could a green-eyed cat be the clue that cracks the mystery? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Captain of the Pole Star", by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a mon...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 18Ep. 895

Ep. 894, The Offshore Pirate, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE

Ardita Farnam has a feisty will and a fiery tongue. But when seven hulking musicians seize her yacht while her rich uncle goes ashore, she soon discovers the limits of her persuasive powers. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New content will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the lights on by going to http://classictalesaudi...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 18Ep. 894

Ep. 893, Clouds of Witness, Part 1 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

Can Lord Peter Wimsey help when his brother is accused of murder? Because things aren't looking good. Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Offshore Pirate", by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. The Vintage Episodes will not stream through YouTube, so if you don't want to miss anything, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you've enjoyed the ...

Jan 05, 202455 minSeason 18Ep. 893

Ep. 892, The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell VINTAGE

When big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford falls overboard and swims to an island with a bad reputation, the hunter quickly becomes the hunted. Richard Connell, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New content will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the lights on by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much...

Jan 02, 202457 minSeason 17Ep. 892

Ep. 891, The Caballero's Way, by O. Henry

The Cisco Kid's days are numbered, now that they've located his sweetheart. How can they evade the Federales? O. Henry, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Most Dangerous Game", by Richard Connell. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. The Vintage Episodes will not stream through YouTube, so if you don't want to miss anything, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you've enjoyed th...

Dec 29, 202331 minSeason 17Ep. 891

Ep. 890, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson deduce the whereabouts of a famous jewel based on a hat and a Christmas goose. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New episodes will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the Vintage Episodes coming by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much. The Ad...

Dec 26, 202348 minSeason 17Ep. 890

Ep. 889, Christmas in Red Butte, by Lucy Maud Montgomery

A last-minute shopping excursion leads to a Christmas miracle in the country. Lucy Maud Montgomery, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episodes are back. Check us out on Tuesday for The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Arthur Conan Doyle. The Vintage Episodes will not stream through YouTube, so if you don't want to miss anything, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please become a monthly supporter, and h...

Dec 22, 202319 minSeason 17Ep. 889

Ep. 888, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 3, by Charles DickensVINTAGE

The Ghosts of Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Neither pull any punches for Ebeneezer Scrooge. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New episodes will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the Vintage Episodes coming by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much. The Vintage Ep...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 48 minSeason 17Ep. 888

Ep. 887, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 7 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse

All is revealed, and Jimmy shows his true mettle – while demonstrating his singular gift for intrusion. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episodes are back. Check us out on Tuesday for Part 3 of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Christmas on Tuesdays, Romantic Comedy on Fridays. Who could ask for anything more? Please become a monthly supporter, and help to keep this good thing going: Please go to h...

Dec 15, 202357 minSeason 17Ep. 887

Ep. 886, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 3, by Charles DickensVINTAGE

Perspective. That's what Ebeneezer Scrooge needs, and a journey with a ghost can give it to him. Hopefully. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New episodes will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the Vintage Episodes coming by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much. The Vintage Ep...

Dec 12, 202343 minSeason 17Ep. 886

Ep. 885, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 6 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse

Ah, the things we'll do when we're driven to our limits. Burglary? For a Lord of the Realm? I'm not saying it's completely out of the question. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episodes are back. Check us out on Tuesday for Part 2 of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Christmas on Tuesdays, Romantic Comedy on Fridays. Who could ask for anything more? Please become a monthly supporter, and help to ke...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 17Ep. 885

Ep. 884, A Christmas Carol, Part 1of 3, by Charles DickensVINTAGE

Ebeneezer Scrooge rules his shop with an iron fist and a miserly glare. Perhaps a ghost or two can snap him out of it. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New episodes will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the Vintage Episodes coming by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much. The...

Dec 05, 202348 minSeason 17Ep. 884

Ep. 883, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 5 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse

Safe and sound aboard a canoe on the lake, Jimmy can straiten things out with Molly. But how can he possibly win over her bulldog of a father? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episodes are coming back. Did we raise all that we needed to? No. But I don't like going backwards. I think I went too big too soon. So, we're going to do one vintage episode on Tuesdays, and one episode of new content on Fridays....

Dec 01, 202355 minSeason 17Ep. 883

Ep. 882, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 4 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse

Between the detectives, the suspicious father, and the upcoming theatricals, how is Jimmy to get closer to Molly? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Thank you so much to all our new and returning supporters who chipped in this week. We'd like to get the vintage episodes back as quickly as possible. Here's how you can help us out: Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as lit...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 17Ep. 882
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