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Ep. 943, A Friend of Napoleon, by Richard Connell

Release Date: 06/28/2024

Ep. 972, Frankenstein, Part 1 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

The gargantuan figure of a man is sighted in the frozen wastes north of Russia, and one of the most influential stories ever written begins. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. , by B. Traven is now available. If you’re a fan of the film, you’ve got to pick up the audiobook. A link can be found in...

Ep. 971, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 9 of 9, by Jules Verne

The Classic Tales Podcast

With all their resources exhausted, how can our travelers possibly return to the surface of the earth? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 1 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to and become a monthly supporter today. , by B. Traven is going live today. If...

Ep. 970, Olalla, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

What family secret are they hiding in the decaying Spanish house on the hill? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. It’s looking like The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven is going to be available October 3rd. Preorder pricing will continue until...

Ep. 969, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne

The Classic Tales Podcast

What is the most terrifying discovery our explorers could possibly face, and how is its existence even possible? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Olalla”, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to and become a monthly supporter today. It’s looking like The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by...

Ep. 968, Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad, by M.R. James VINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

They say that one who whistles on the seashore summons the wind. But Professor Parkins discovers that a seashore whistle beckons something much more nefarious. M.R. James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. It’s looking like The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven is...

Ep. 967, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne

The Classic Tales Podcast

What vicious new dangers lurk in the subterranean sea? Can our explorers hope to cross it? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad”, a ghost story by M.R. James. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to and become a monthly supporter today. It’s looking like The Treasure of the Sierra...

Ep. 966, Lot No. 249, by Arthur Conan DoyleVINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

Why are Bellingham’s enemies being attacked? Could it have anything to do with a certain Egyptian mummy? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven is recorded, and is now in post-production. This character driven tale...

Ep. 965, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne

The Classic Tales Podcast

How can Axel be found when he is lost, and without light in the bowels of the earth? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Lot No. 249”, by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to and become a monthly supporter today. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven is recorded and in post production....

Ep. 964, Feathertop, by Nathaniel Hawthorne VINTAGE

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A stroke of genius strikes Mother Rigby as she constructs a makeshift scarecrow - why not give this pumpkin-headed creation life? Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. I am so excited to announce that I’m currently recording the classic The Treasure of the Sierra...

Ep. 963, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne

The Classic Tales Podcast

Will our band of adventurers find any life-giving water? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Feathertop”, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to and become a monthly supporter today. I am so excited to announce that I’m currently recording the classic The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B....

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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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We are going to have a short story summer. Through the summer, we’ll be showcasing the best short stories from 1919 to 1923. Today’s story was written by Richard Connell. You may recognize him from his famous story, The Most Dangerous Game.

Connell was one of the most popular short story writers of his time. He went on to have similar luck as a screenwriter, being nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for his script, Meet John Doe, based on his short story, “A Reputation”.

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