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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. 1031, Indiscretions of Archie, Part 1 of 8, by P.G. Wodehouse

What starts as a dripping faucet winds up in an impromptu marriage, and Archie's American adventures begin…appropriately. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Okay, this is exciting. For the past few months, I've been working on a way to create a kind of all-you-can-eat plan for The Classic Tales. So, coming soon, there will be a way to sign up for a subscription that will give you access to the entire Classic Tales Au...

May 02, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 19Ep. 1031

Ep. 1030, Jeeves Takes Charge, by P.G. Wodehouse VINTAGE

Bertie is positively knee deep in the old boullion. Can his new man Jeeves help him out? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an ...

Apr 29, 202553 minSeason 19Ep. 1030

Ep. 1029, One Touch of Nature, by P.G. Wodehouse

There's nothing like a true baseball fan, especially in London. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com (http://classictalesaudiobooks.com/), and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with ...

Apr 25, 202528 minSeason 19Ep. 1029

Ep. 1028, The Flying Stars, by G.K. Chesterton VINTAGE

The Flying Stars are missing. Three brilliant diamonds have been purloined during an innocent Christmas pantomime. Can Father Brown discover the culprit before the curtain falls? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our m...

Apr 22, 202537 minSeason 19Ep. 1028

Ep. 1027, The Wake, by Donn Byrne

Wakes are worse when seasoned with vengeance. Donn Byrne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Thank you so much. Brian Oswald Pa...

Apr 18, 202526 minSeason 19Ep. 1027

Ep. 1026, Death at the Excelsior, by P.G. Wodehouse VINTAGE

Can detective Paul Snyder discover why a sea captain mysteriously died? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a fr...

Apr 15, 202552 minSeason 19Ep. 1026

Ep. 1025, The Headswoman, by Kenneth Grahame

What happens when the hereditary office of village executioner falls to a woman? Kenneth Grahame, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all h...

Apr 11, 202546 minSeason 19Ep. 1025

Ep. 1024, The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

Is there some sort of monster that lurks around 30,000 feet? One brave aviator is about to find out. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a rev...

Apr 09, 202543 minSeason 19Ep. 1024

Ep. 1023, The Romance of an Ugly Policeman, by P.G. Wodehouse

An ugly policeman doesn't have a lot of chances for love. Well then, what does he have to lose? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a fr...

Apr 09, 202532 minSeason 19Ep. 1023

Ep. 1022, Rip Van Winkle, by Washington Irving VINTAGE

How will the world change after Rip Van Winkle's 20-year nap? Washington Irving, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. I...

Apr 09, 202540 minSeason 19Ep. 1022

Ep. 1021, The Wife of the Kenite, by Agatha Christie

A political agitator gets a biblical reception in the veldt of South Africa. Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps...

Apr 09, 202520 minSeason 19Ep. 1021

Ep. 1020, Dr. Ox's Experiment, Part 2 of 2, by Jules Verne VINTAGE

What will happen to the innocent villagers when Dr. Ox begins his experiment? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a...

Apr 09, 202550 minSeason 10Ep. 1020

Ep. 1019, The Room in the Tower, by E.F. Benson

Have you ever dreamed something, and then it happened in reality? E.F. Benson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Edward Freder...

Apr 09, 202536 minSeason 19Ep. 1019

Ep. 1018, Dr. Ox's Experiment, Part 1 of 2, by Jules Verne VINTAGE

Why does Dr. Ox offer to light the town with a mysterious gas at his own expense? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode wi...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 10Ep. 1018

Ep. 1017, Basil Netherby, by A.C. Benson

Can music unlock an entrance to the netherworld? A.C. Benson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. While many have heard of E.F. ...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 19Ep. 1017

Ep. 1016, The Turn of the Screw, Part 3 of 3, by Henry James VINTAGE

The tale takes the final turn of the screw. Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Today we co...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 19Ep. 1016

Ep. 1015, The Letter, by W. Somerset Maugham

A shot rings out, waking the household. A man stumbles out the front door followed by a dowdy woman with a revolver who shoots him again and again. W. Somerset Maugham, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us mo...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 19Ep. 1015

Ep. 1014, The Turn of the Screw, Part 2 of 3, by Henry James VINTAGE

Is Miles influenced by a ghost? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Today we continue with ...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 19Ep. 1014

Ep. 1013, The Diamond Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant

There are many people who lust after the things of this world. But some folks just do it too much. Guy de Maupassant, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode wit...

Feb 28, 202523 minSeason 19Ep. 1013

Ep. 1012, The Turn of the Screw, Part 1 of 3, by Henry James VINTAGE

Why was Miles expelled from school? And who is the haunting man in the tower who seems to know something about it? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave u...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 55 minSeason 19Ep. 1012

Ep. 1011, The Maltese Falcon, Part 8 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

Can Spade outwit the police and Gutman's gang? The stunning conclusion of The Maltese Falcon, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 19Ep. 1011

Ep. 1010, Youth, by Joseph Conrad VINTAGE

Can a young Marlowe survive as second mate for the ill-fated ship Judea? Joseph Conrad, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a fr...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 19Ep. 1010

Ep. 1009, The Maltese Falcon, Part 7 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

Can Sam leverage the falcon to fence in all the murdering, thieving crooks? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps...

Feb 14, 202558 minSeason 19Ep. 1009

Ep. 1008, The Sensational Baron Munchausen, by Rudolph E. RaspeVINTAGE

The infamous Baron Munchausen is capable of everything and anything. But can he really climb a beanstalk all the way to the moon? Rudolph Erich Raspe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support...

Feb 11, 202541 minSeason 19Ep. 1008

Ep. 1007, The Maltese Falcon, Part 6 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

Why is Gutman's crew rubbing elbows with the captain of the La Paloma ? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. To...

Feb 07, 202543 minSeason 19Ep. 1007

Ep. 1006, The Bet, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE

Is the death penalty better or worse than life in prison? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all he...

Feb 04, 202521 minSeason 19Ep. 1006

Ep. 1005, The Maltese Falcon, Part 5 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

What wonders does Gutman detail in the cryptic history of the Maltese Falcon? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all hel...

Feb 03, 202557 minSeason 19Ep. 1005

Ep. 1004, The Queer Feet, by G.K. Chesterton VINTAGE

Can Father Brown discover the thief in an exclusive club merely by their footsteps? G.K. Chesterton today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episo...

Jan 28, 202548 minSeason 19Ep. 1004

Ep. 1003, The Maltese Falcon, Part 4 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

Sam needs to meet with someone named "G" – he just doesn't know why. Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Today...

Jan 25, 20251 hrSeason 19Ep. 1003

Ep. 1002, The Man from Snowy River and Other Poems, by Banjo Paterson VINTAGE

A prize-winning colt has escaped and is now living in the wild. Can anyone catch the wild horse? Banjo Paterson today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or sh...

Jan 21, 202527 minSeason 19Ep. 1002
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