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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Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive w ...
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**Production is on hiatus to devote more time to Keen's Turn (https://melainablanc.com/).** Tales of horror, peculiarity, and the supernatural, read and sometimes written by Melaina Blanc. From Edgar Allan Poe to Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, to H. P. Lovecraft and beyond, join me for a celebration of strange and spooky stories. What's that music, you ask, rising from the crypt? The tomb's tones.
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A METTER OF PRINCIPLE and THE FIRST PLACE GAME THE YOUNG PITCHER by ZANE GREY
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Ken Ward pitches against the best team in their conference- Place- and its a nail-biter all the way.me által
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Ep. 969, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne
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What is the most terrifying discovery our explorers could possibly face, and how is its existence even possible? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Olalla”, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have foun…
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BEST OF (#32 OF 504) DRACULA'S GUEST by BRAM STOKER
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RAPPACINI'S DAUGHTER (PT 2) by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
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Giovanni enters the garden for the first time and soon Beatrice joins him. The two find they have much in common- but there is a lingering fear on the part of Giovanni regarding her poisonous apsect, a fear which become worse after Giovanni is warned by jhis father's friend that she has become a part of her father's deadly experiment.…
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Ep. 968, Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad, by M.R. James VINTAGE
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They say that one who whistles on the seashore summons the wind. But Professor Parkins discovers that a seashore whistle beckons something much more nefarious. M.R. James, 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 hav…
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MRS.RAEBURN'S WAXWORKS by LADY ELEANOR SMITH
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A down and out young man looking for work gets a job as custodian at a wax works museum and finds himself captivated by a woman's wax likeness in the section reserved for murderers. This story was inspired by the author's attempt to sneak into the famous Madame Tussaud's London waxworks- the story of which we are currently playing at 1001 Hedroes, …
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Ep. 967, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne
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What vicious new dangers lurk in the subterranean sea? Can our explorers hope to cross it? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad”, a ghost story by M.R. James. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If…
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BEST OF (#31 OF 503) THE STUDENT by ANTON CHEKHOV STORIES BY CHEKHOV
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RAPPACCINI'S DAUGHTER (PT 1) by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
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You'll find suspense, horror, and brilliantly crafted storyline in this classic Hawthorne short story about a young man who cmonmes to Padua Italy to study and finds himself in love with a young beauty whose life has been compromised by an evil father.me által
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Ep. 966, Lot No. 249, by Arthur Conan DoyleVINTAGE
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Why are Bellingham’s enemies being attacked? Could it have anything to do with a certain Egyptian mummy? 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 he…
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FRIENDSHIP and THE HEARN GAME ZANE GREY
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Ken Ward, returning to the team's quarters after his fight with Graves, is confronted by Coach Worry, who asks him how his face got banged up. Graves appears a few minutes later in worse shape and gets a tongue-lashing from Worry.me által
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Ep. 965, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne
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How can Axel be found when he is lost, and without light in the bowels of the earth? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Lot No. 249”, by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please…
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BEST OF (#30 OF 502) THREE WISE MEN by DAMON RUNYAN
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The Three Wise Men by Damon Runyan tells the story of three mobsters who stop to help a woman having a baby, and find unexpected redemption for their troubles. Damon Runyan, a New York city sports writer and author, rose to fame in the prohibition era for his colorful stories which involved characters typical of the shady side of Brooklyn. Runyan's…
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STATE UNIVERSITY GAME and KEN CLASHES WITH GRAVES
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The team plays an overconfident State University team and teaches them some lessons. After the game, the coach warns the team of their only weakness- that of every man on the team adhering to the rules of curfew and rules regarding no smoking/no drinking. But one player is going against the grain- and Ken calls him out.…
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Ep. 964, Feathertop, by Nathaniel Hawthorne VINTAGE
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A stroke of genius strikes Mother Rigby as she constructs a makeshift scarecrow - why not give this pumpkin-headed creation life? 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 …
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IN THE SPRING and A COWARD by MAUPASSANT
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In The Spring- A young man goes outdoors on a warm spring day and finds his attentions are riveted on a beautiful young girl- but before he can approach him he is pulled aside by an older man who insists on telling him a story about the dangers of love. A Coward- An overly proud young man challenges another to a duel but his courage fades as the ho…
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Ep. 963, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne
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Will our band of adventurers find any life-giving water? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Feathertop”, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly…
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BEST OF (#29 OF 501) THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE
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A SISTERLY SCHEME by H.C. BUNNER
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While vacationing at a Maine resort, a young bachelor is left hign and high by a young lady who decided to dump him at the last minute. While watching her disappear acropss the lake with her new choice, he is approached by a saucy young lady who happenes to be the younger sister of his love interest.…
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Ep. 962, The Three Apples, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
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Scheherazade tells the history of a murder, and the first mystery story is put to paper. The Arabian Nights, 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 l…
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PRESIDENT HALSTEAD ON COLLEGE SPIRIT and NEW PLAYERS
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Following an inspiring speech from President Halstead, some new plqayers appeared, and Ken finally got a chance to pitch.me által
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Ep. 961, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 4 of 9, by Jules Verne
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Diving down a volcano can be dark and quiet. Sometimes, too quiet. Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Three Apples” from The Arabian Nights. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider be…
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BEST OF (#28 OF 500) GARM-A HOSTAGE by RUDYARD KIPLING
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A RULER OF MEN by O.HENRY
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On the streets of New York our narrator runs into an old buddy named Kansas Bill who he hasn't seen for a long while. After a few beers his old pal,shares a whopper of a story about how he got himself involved with an Irishman who planned to rule a small town on the coast of a small Latin American country, and how Kansas Bill was invited along. Enj…
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Ep. 960, The Man Who Disliked Cats, by P.G. Wodehouse VINTAGE
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Can a cat really ruin your life? I mean, it’s just a cat, right? P.G. Wodehouse, 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://c…
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HUNTER QUARTERMAINE'S STORY by H. RIDER HAGGARD
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Upon invitation to Sir Henry's residence, a small group mof close friends, both men and women, gather to have a chance to meet the famous African big game hunter Mr. Allen Quartermaine. This story, written in 1885, is one of H. Rider Hagarrd's best short stories and a tale so well told you can't help but feel you are in the room listening to the na…
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Ep. 959, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 3 of 9, by Jules Verne
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What kind of guide can lead you to the center of the earth? Jules Verne, 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 Disliked Cats”, by P.G. Wodehouse. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becom…
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BEST OF (#27 of 500) THE INTERLOPERS by SAKI
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OLD TICONDEROGA by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
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New Englander writer Nathaniel Hawthorne visits the remains of Fort Ticonderoga, which played an important part in the French-Indian and Revolutionary wars as first the French battled the English for possession of the valuable waterways and later the British battled the American colonists for possesion of the northern colonies. For more short and l…
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Ep. 958, A Case of Identity, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
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Hosmer Angel has disappeared – and on his wedding day! Will Sherlock Holmes be able to find him? 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 …
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ANNIHILATION AND EXAMINATIONS ZANE GREY THE YOUNG PITCHER
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The big day arrives during spring training and the banished varsity players , sidelined this year due to their playing for other teams off season, arrive to wreak revenge upon Coach Arthur's new recruits with a crowd of thousands of students. Afterwards, Ken goes for early exams to qualify to play this season. Check out our new website at www.besto…
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Ep. 957, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 2 of 9, by Jules Verne
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What deceptive tactics must be used to keep the fantastic journey a secret? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “A Case of Identity”, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found val…
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BEST OF (#26 of 478) AUNT PHILIPPA AND THE MEN by LUCY MAUD MONTTGOMERY
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THE STORY OF SIR PELIAS (CHAPS 5-6) by HOWARD PYLE from THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR
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In Chapter 5: How Sir Gawain met Sir Pelias- then how Sir Gawain found his way into Lady Ettards castle In Chapter 6: Sir Pelias is saved from certain death by the Lady of the Lake Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.comme által
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Ep. 956, The Unexpected, by Jack London VINTAGE
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What happens when an Edith, an English maid, goes West and faces The Unexpected? Jack London, 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 goin…
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