Introduction to The Countdown to Monte Cristo

Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo

📚 Summary:

Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo! Join host Landen Celano as he embarks on a daily journey through Alexandre Dumas’ epic masterpiece, The Count of Monte Cristo. Starting January 20, 2025, and continuing until January 20, 2029, this podcast delivers bite-sized passages of the classic novel each day. Along the way, Landen shares reflections, research, and recaps to keep us immersed in the story—and help us escape the chaos of the modern world.

✨ What to Expect:

• Daily Passages: A brief, pocket-sized morsel of The Count of Monte Cristo, read from the Gutenberg version (1846 translation).


• Thoughts & Reflections: Insights, historical context, and recaps to deepen your connection to the text.


• A Shared Journey: For fans of literature or first-time readers, this podcast is a daily escape into Dumas’ timeless tale.

💡 Why This Project?

• Host Landen Celano has never read The Count of Monte Cristo—until now. This podcast is as much his discovery as it is yours.


• The daily format turns an epic book into an approachable adventure, one tiny passage at a time.


• The public domain Gutenberg text allows you to download the book for free and follow along!

📣 How to Support the Show:

• Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcatcher.


• Share the podcast with your friends and fellow book lovers.


• Rate and Review to help others discover this absurdly ambitious project.


• Join the Grunt Work Podcast Network’s Patreon at patreon.com/gruntworkpod to support this show and others like it.

🚀 An Invitation:

Step into the world of Alexandre Dumas with Landen Celano and escape the daily grind for just a few moments each day. Together, let’s navigate The Count of Monte Cristo—one passage, one thought, and one day at a time.

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