Ep. 712, The Reluctant Dragon, by Kenneth Grahame
Release Date: 01/01/2021
Ep. 1131, Jeeves and the Kid Clementina, by P.G. Wodehouse
The Classic Tales Podcast
Bobbie Wickham has a sort of gravitational pull when it comes to Bertie Wooster and sticky wickets. And she’s at it again. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. I sent out a newsletter this week with links to our new products, a note on other stuff we’ve got coming down the pike, and a link...
info_outline
Ep. 1130, The Moonlit Road, by Ambrose Bierce VINTAGE
The Classic Tales Podcast
Discover the roots of Akira Kurosawa’s film Rashomon. Ambrose Bierce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. Well, you’ve heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It’s like Netflix for audiobooks, you can listen all you want, 18 years of recordings, there’s tons of stuff,...
info_outline
Ep. 1129, Jeeves and the Spot of Art, by P.G. Wodehouse
The Classic Tales Podcast
Bertie is in love – he’s absolutely smitten with Gwladys. That’s right - Gwladys. And it gets worse. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. Well, you’ve heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It’s like Netflix for audiobooks, you can listen all you want, 18 years of recordings,...
info_outline
Ep. 1128, Aladdin, Part 5 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
The Classic Tales Podcast
Aladdin’s adventures come to their stunning conclusion, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. Well, you’ve heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It’s like Netflix for audiobooks, you can listen all you want, 18 years of recordings, there’s tons of stuff, yeah, yeah,...
info_outline
Ep. 1127, Jeeves and the Dog McIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse
The Classic Tales Podcast
Bertie had one job – keep Aunt Agatha’s prized terrier McIntosh safe while she is away. Can Jeeves rally round when the worst happens? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. Well, you’ve heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It’s like Netflix for audiobooks, you can listen all you...
info_outline
Ep. 1126, Aladdin, Part 4 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
The Classic Tales Podcast
Aladdin continues to cut up a rug, as we journey through The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I’ve personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely...
info_outline
Ep. 1125, Jeeves and the Song of Songs, by P.G. Wodehouse
The Classic Tales Podcast
When Bertie’s penchant for singing in the bath lands him in hot water, will Jeeves step in to aid the young master? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I’ve personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18...
info_outline
Ep. 1124, Aladdin, Part 3 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
The Classic Tales Podcast
Aladdin’s adventures continue as we journey through The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I’ve personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen...
info_outline
Ep. 1123, The Inferiority Complex of Old Sippy, by P.G. Wodehouse
The Classic Tales Podcast
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the surefire cure for an inferiority complex is a Chinese vase, a violent accident, and a bag of flour - not necessarily in that order. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I’ve...
info_outline
Ep. 1122, Aladdin, Part 2 of 5, from the Arabian Nights VINTAGE
The Classic Tales Podcast
The magic lamp gets the spit-and-polish treatment. The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I’ve personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen...
info_outlineHow 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 Classic Tales Podcast.
Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.
Thank you to all of our financial supporters. We couldn’t do this without you. We really try make your support worth your while. For a five dollar monthly donation, you get a monthly code for $8 off any audiobook download. It really helps us out, and gives us a revenue stream we can count on in this crazy time.. And you help to keep the podcast going strong, so that more folks like you can discover the classics in a curated and easily accessible format. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today, and become a financial supporter. Thank you so much.
App users can hear the poem “London”, by William Blake, in the special features portion for this week’s episode.
Today’s story is written by Kenneth Grahame, who also wrote The Wind in the Willows. The Reluctant Dragon first appeared as a chapter in his book Dream Days. The story takes place in the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire, where the author lived and where, according to legend, St. George did fight a dragon.
And now, The Reluctant Dragon, by Kenneth Grahame.
Tap here to go to www.classictalesaudiobooks.comand become a financial supporter!
Tap here to go to our merchandise store!