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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 463
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
Ep. 729, The Invisible Prisoner, by Maurice Leblanc
A robbery and assault gain local notoriety when it’s believed that the perpetrator is still somewhere on the property – two weeks later. Is there anyone who find the invisible thief? Maurice Leblanc…
Ep. 728, Rocket Summer, by Ray Bradbury
The world stands poised to enter the rocket age. But is it really the next best step for mankind? Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 727B, The Mixer Moves in Society, by P. G. Wodehouse-LEGACY
This is BJ Harrison. I’d like to apologize for the release earlier today of Armageddon 2419 A.D – the Buck Rogers title. I’m afraid I didn’t fully realize the extent of the racist anti-Asian sentimen…
Ep. 726, The Striped Chest, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Why is a dead man found lying beside a treasure chest in an abandoned, derelict ship? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 725, The Great Gatsby, Part 5 of 5, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby comes to his inevitable end. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 724, The Great Gatsby, Part 4 of 5, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
What exactly do Tom’s investigations into Gatsby reveal? F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 723, The Great Gatsby, Part 3 of 5, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Will Gatsby get what he wants when he risks everything in one bold and clumsy move? F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 722, The Great Gatsby, Part 2 of 5, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Pieces begin to accumulate in the puzzle of Jay Gatsby. But can Nick see clearly enough to begin putting them together? F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 721, The Great Gatsby, part 1 of 5, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
It’s New York in the 1920s, and Nick Carraway begins erecting the scaffolding of one of the greatest American novels. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 720, Edith Swan-neck, an Arsene Lupin Adventure, by Maurice Leblanc
Death is the tragic result of Lupin’s latest burglary. Has the gentleman thief gone too far? Maurice Leblanc, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 719, The Outsider, by H.P. Lovecraft
What will our hero see when he climbs to the top of the castle? H.P. Lovecraft, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 718, Hop-Frog, by Edgar Allan Poe
What will become of a king who openly mocks a cripple and a dwarf? Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 717, The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, by Stephen Crane
What will become of the townsfolk when Scratchy Wilson goes on the rampage, and the sheriff is out of town? Stephen Crane, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 716, God Sees the Truth, but Waits, by Leo Tolstoy
Why is Aksionov’s wife so worried that if he goes to the fair, that she’ll never see him again? Leo Tolstoy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 715, The Queen of Spades, by Alexander Pushkin
Why won’t Tomsky’s 80-year-old grandmother share her incredible secret for gambling? Alexander Pushkin, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 714, The The Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues, an Arséne Lupin adventure, by Maurice Leblanc
Arséne Lupin declares it a mystery for babies. But when murder occurs on the open road, it seems everyone is stumped but him. Maurice Leblanc, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 713, The Overcoat, by Nikolai Gogol
A copyist, a tailor, and an official each demonstrate the cracks in Tsarist Russian society. Nikolai Gogol, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 712, The Reluctant Dragon, by Kenneth Grahame
How will St. George get rid of the dragon in the cave? For, he’s not a proper dragon at all. Instead of rampaging and marauding about, this dragon writes poetry. Kenneth Grahame, today on The Classi…
Ep 711, Whose Body, part 7 of 7, by Dorothy Sayers
All is revealed, and our mystery comes to a stunning conclusion. Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ep. 710, Whose Body, Part 6 of 7, by Dorothy Sayers
What proof is required to verify Lord Peter’s unthinkable discovery? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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