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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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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
56 minutes
Episodes
460
Years Active
2008 - 2025
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Ep. 947, England to America, by Margaret Prescott Montague

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.

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00:47:34  |   Fri 12 Jul 2024
Ep. 946, Paul's Case, by Willa Cather VINTAGE

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. 

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00:58:16  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Ep. 945, The One Hundred Dollar Bill, by Booth Tarkington

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. 

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00:47:53  |   Fri 05 Jul 2024
Ep. 944, The Minister's Black Veil, by Nathaniel HawthorneVINTAGE

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. 

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00:37:56  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
Ep. 943, A Friend of Napoleon, by Richard Connell

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. 

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00:49:19  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Ep. 942, The Kiss, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE

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. 

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00:50:15  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
Ep. 941, Prelude, by Edgar Valentine Smith

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. 

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00:45:46  |   Fri 21 Jun 2024
Ep. 940, A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

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. 

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00:54:41  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
Ep. 939, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse

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. 

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00:41:54  |   Fri 14 Jun 2024
Ep. 938, The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg, by Mark Twain VINTAGE

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. 

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02:06:33  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
Ep. 937, Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest, by P.G. Wodehouse

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. 

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00:43:02  |   Fri 07 Jun 2024
Ep. 936, Ligeia, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

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. 

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00:47:15  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
Ep. 935, Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg, by P.G. Wodehouse

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. 

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00:43:05  |   Fri 31 May 2024
Ep. 934, A Slip Under the Microscope, by H.G. Wells VINTAGE

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 Vintag…

00:48:31  |   Tue 28 May 2024
Ep. 933, Helping Freddie, by P.G. Wodehouse

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…

00:32:29  |   Fri 24 May 2024
Ep. 932, Bartleby, the Scrivener, by Herman Melville VINTAGE

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 …

01:40:00  |   Tue 21 May 2024
Ep. 931, The Aunt and the Sluggard, by P.G. Wodehouse

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…

00:56:32  |   Fri 17 May 2024
Ep. 930, The Canterville Ghost, by Oscar Wilde VINTAGE

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.

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01:13:01  |   Tue 14 May 2024
Ep. 929, Doing Clarence a Bit of Good, by P.G. Wodehouse

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…

00:35:25  |   Fri 10 May 2024
Ep. 928, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE

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. 

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01:01:44  |   Tue 07 May 2024
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