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by B.J. Harrison
Every week, B.J. Harrison 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, embark on a 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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- 2 days ago30 min
Ep. 1175, The Mezzotint, by M.R. James
Why is an ordinary, plain engraving of a country manor valued so highly? M. R. James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Next week I'll be doing a live performance of Jeeves and the Dog MacIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse at the FanX Convention in Salt Lake City (formerly Salt Lake ComicCon). I'll also be performing The Call of Cthulhu, by H.P. Lovecraft with three other narrators, and Asleep in Armageddon by Ray Bradbury. Finally, we're doing a performance of War of the Worlds Mad Lib style, where the audience chooses half of the story. If you're going to the convention, be sure to stop by. If you had to
- 5 days ago30 min
Ep. 1174, MS Found in a Bottle, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE
What worlds lie beyond the limits of human exploration? Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, MS Found in a Bottle, by Edgar Allan Poe Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: </p
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Ep. 1173, The Sign of the Four, Part 5 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle
All is revealed as Jonathan Small tells his story of treasure, betrayal and revenge. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Just want to give you a heads-up that you'd like to see a live recording of Jeeves and the Dog MacIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse, you can. I'll be performing The Classic Tales Podcast live at the FanX Convention (formerly Salt Lake ComicCon). I'm also having it recorded, and once it's done, I'll be sending a link to the video to any and all supporters of the show. Just another reason to help us keep the lights on. And if you haven't checked it out already, take a li
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Ep. 1172, The Phantom Rickshaw, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE
How will Jack cope when Agnes's rejection turns into an obsession? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Phantom Rickshaw, by Rudyard Kipling Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Ep. 1171, The Sign of the Four, Part 4 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Can Sherlock Holmes crack the case and discover the elusive thieves and murderers? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Also, today we have an instance of an author using racism as a cheap device to create a villain. Yeah, it's pretty gross. For the record, any time you say, "everyone who looks like this, or comes from here, or thinks like this – they're all the same", yeah, that's a problem. Unfortunately, many Victorian authors use this and various forms of racism as a cheap shortcut. Just wanted to give you a heads up. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. <span style= "
- 2 weeks ago17 min
Ep. 1170, The Scholar-Gipsy, by Matthew Arnold VINTAGE
What can a scholar learn more by joining a wandering band of gypsies? Matthew Arnold, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Scholar-Gipsy, by Matthew Arnold Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Ep. 1169, The Sign of the Four, Part 3 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Can Sherlock Holmes follow the trail of a culprit 28 hours ahead of him? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Okay, so we have a little housekeeping to attend to. First of all, if you'd like to see a live recording of Jeeves and the Dog MacIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse, you can. I'll be performing The Classic Tales Podcast live at the FanX Convention (formerly Salt Lake ComicCon). I'll also be one of four narrators performing The Call of Cthulhu live, as well as Asleep in Armageddon, by Ray Bradbury. So if you're in the area, and are planning on attending, please come and say hi. There's also a super fun interview I had with Heat
- 3 weeks ago42 min
Ep. 1168, The Tree That Reached the Sky, Part 2 of 2, by Anonymous VINTAGE
A seven-headed dragon, and a witch that sharpens her knife on her tongue. Among other things. A Hungarian Folk Tale, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Tree that Reached the Sky, a Hungarian Folk Tale, Part 2 of 2, by Anonymous Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <a
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