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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. 953, "A Reputation" vs. Meet John Doe

Can a movie be better than the story it’s based on? Let’s take a journey from short story to Academy Award Nominated film, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Bottle Imp”, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudioboo...

Aug 02, 202456 minSeason 18Ep. 953

Ep. 952, The Battle of the Witchdoctors, by H. Rider HaggardVINTAGE

How can two witchdoctors battle for tribal supremacy in the middle of a lightening storm? H. Rider Haggard, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. We have a new title availa...

Jul 30, 202422 minSeason 18Ep. 952

Ep. 951, For They Know Not What They Do, by Wilbur Daniel Steele

Mental illness runs keep in the Kain family, as do the family secrets. Why does Christopher’s mother leave when he’s finally home from school? Wilbur Daniel Steele, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Battle of the Witchdoctors”, by H. Rider Haggard. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folk...

Jul 26, 202455 minSeason 18Ep. 951

Ep. 950, The Country of the Blind, by H.G. Wells VINTAGE

How true is the saying, “In the Country of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man is King”? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. We have a new title available – Classic T...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 18Ep. 950

Ep. 949, Nice Neighbors, by Mary Stanbery Watts

When the kids next door cross a line, Mrs. Shields can’t help but speak up about it. She knows it will set the gossip machine in motion, but right is right – isn’t it? Mary Stanbery Watts, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Country of the Blind”, by H.G. Wells. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to hel...

Jul 19, 202448 minSeason 18Ep. 949

Ep. 948, The Blue Hotel, by Stephen Crane VINTAGE

Why does a stay at the Palace Hotel mean trouble? Stephen Crane, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Please donate to the Kickstarter project to fund the audiobook produc...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 18Ep. 948

Ep. 947, England to America, by Margaret Prescott Montague

Do the English just not like Americans? Seriously, why won’t Chev’s family warm up to Skip? Margaret Prescott Montague, 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 Hotel”, by Stephen Crane. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and b...

Jul 12, 202448 minSeason 18Ep. 947

Ep. 946, Paul's Case, by Willa Cather VINTAGE

Why does Paul feel like he just doesn’t fit in with this world? What will “not fitting in” do to him? Willa Cather, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open f...

Jul 09, 202458 minSeason 18Ep. 946

Ep. 945, The One Hundred Dollar Bill, by Booth Tarkington

Is money the root of all evil? Or does it change happiness to despair simply by existing? Booth Tarkington, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Paul’s Case”, by Willa Cather. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly ...

Jul 05, 202448 minSeason 18Ep. 945

Ep. 944, The Minister's Black Veil, by Nathaniel HawthorneVINTAGE

Why does the Reverend Mr. Hooper mysteriously don a black veil and never take if off in public? Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open ...

Jul 02, 202438 minSeason 18Ep. 944

Ep. 943, A Friend of Napoleon, by Richard Connell

Papa Chibou loves his job as night watchman at the wax museum. But how will he cope when the museum has to close? Richard Connell, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Minister’s Black Veil”, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://clas...

Jun 28, 202449 minSeason 18Ep. 943

Ep. 942, The Kiss, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE

After sampling a taste of the divine, will Ryabovich ever experience it again? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for...

Jun 25, 202450 minSeason 18Ep. 942

Ep. 941, Prelude, by Edgar Valentine Smith

Can Selina Jo ever figure out a way to get out of her backwoods life? Edgar Valentine Smith, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Kiss”, by Anton Chekhov. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as ...

Jun 21, 202446 minSeason 18Ep. 941

Ep. 940, A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

Can Sherlock Holmes discover a way to save the honor of the masked stranger in his chambers? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open for ...

Jun 18, 202455 minSeason 18Ep. 940

Ep. 939, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse

Can Jeeves scheme up a way for Corky’s uncle to approve of Corky’s fiancée? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “A Scandal in Bohemia”, by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly s...

Jun 14, 202442 minSeason 18Ep. 939

Ep. 938, The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg, by Mark Twain VINTAGE

When an offended stranger seeks to corrupt the town, will the good citizens of Hadleyburg stand up to the test? Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ea...

Jun 11, 20242 hr 7 minSeason 18Ep. 938

Ep. 937, Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest, by P.G. Wodehouse

Will Jeeves rally round when the goggle-eyed Wilmot is foisted on Berty? P.G. Wodehouse, 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 Corrupted Hadleyburg”, by Mark Twain. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly ...

Jun 07, 202443 minSeason 18Ep. 937

Ep. 936, Ligeia, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

When the brilliant, raven-haired beauty Ligeia falls ill, will her genius be enough to help her recover? Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If the show has helped you find comfort, peace, or a quiet place to mentally rest, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stori...

Jun 04, 202447 minSeason 19Ep. 936

Ep. 935, Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg, by P.G. Wodehouse

How can Jeeves help wrangle Bicky’s uncle – the hard-boiled egg? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Ligeia”, by Edgar Allan Poe. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If the show has helped alleviate your stress, if it’s given you comfort, or if you’ve been able to discover authors and stories you might have missed on your own, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us t...

May 31, 202443 minSeason 18Ep. 935

Ep. 934, A Slip Under the Microscope, by H.G. Wells VINTAGE

Hill makes a mistake in his critical biology exam. Should he fess up and take the consequences, or keep his secret forever? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If the show has helped you find comfort, peace, or a quiet place to mentally rest, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a suppor...

May 28, 202449 minSeason 18Ep. 934

Ep. 933, Helping Freddie, by P.G. Wodehouse

A seaside excursion is just the thing to mend a broken heart. Unless the lady in question is vacationing there, too. How can Freddie’s friends lend a hand? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “A Slip Under the Microscope”, by H.G. Wells. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If the show has helped alleviate your stress, if it’s given you comfort, or if you’ve been able to discover bel...

May 24, 202432 minSeason 18Ep. 933

Ep. 932, Bartleby, the Scrivener, by Herman Melville VINTAGE

The life of a scrivener is an existence resigned to the handwritten copying of law documents. One day something clicks in Bartleby, and his simple reply to everything is: “I prefer not to.” Herman Melville, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If the show has helped you find comfort, peace, or a quiet place to mentally rest, please help us to help more people like yo...

May 21, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 18Ep. 932

Ep. 931, The Aunt and the Sluggard, by P.G. Wodehouse

Rocky’s formidable aunt wants to experience New York through her nephew. But Rocky hates New York. Maybe Jeeves can help. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Bartleby, the Scrivener”, by Herman Melville. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If the show has helped alleviate your stress, if it’s given your comfort, or if you’ve be able to discover beloved authors and stories you might...

May 17, 202457 minSeason 18Ep. 931

Ep. 930, The Canterville Ghost, by Oscar Wilde VINTAGE

These Americans. No respect for permanent bloodstains, rattling chains nor ancient legends. It’s like they don’t even believe in ghosts! Oscar Wilde, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an e...

May 14, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 18Ep. 930

Ep. 929, Doing Clarence a Bit of Good, by P.G. Wodehouse

It is a fact universally known that the contract of “I’ll do absolutely anything for you” becomes null and void once the one professing undying devotion is shamelessly jilted. Or at least, one would suppose... P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Canterville Ghost”, by Oscar Wilde. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you’ve found a special value in this show, please become a ...

May 10, 202435 minSeason 18Ep. 929

Ep. 928, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE

To what lengths will Bernice go to fit in with her cousin’s friends? F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the se...

May 07, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 18Ep. 928

Ep. 927, Rallying Round Old George, by P.G. Wodehouse

Monte Carlo is the worst/best place to go on a bender. Until you wake up in a park and make the news the next day…. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Bernice Bobs Her Hair”, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 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://classictalesa...

May 03, 202437 minSeason 18Ep. 927

Ep. 926, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE

Can Rikki-Tikki-Tavi protect his family from the deadly cobras of India? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the se...

Apr 30, 202440 minSeason 18Ep. 926

Ep. 925, Absent Treatment, by P.G. Wodehouse

Bobbie Cardew can’t remember anything – ever. Can Reggie rescue him from his household woes? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”, by Rudyard Kipling. 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.com and become a month...

Apr 26, 202433 minSeason 18Ep. 925

Ep. 924, The Machine Stops, by E.M. Forster VINTAGE

The earth's surface is no longer habitable, and all humanity is sequestered beneath the ground, couched in isolation and contentment. The Machine provides the needs of humanity. But what happens when the Machine stops? E.M. Forster, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.c...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 18Ep. 924
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