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Ep. 1005, The Maltese Falcon, Part 5 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

Release Date: 02/03/2025

Ep. 1157, David Balfour, Part 6 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Classic Tales Podcast

Can David overcome the insurmountable to testify in favor of James of the Glens? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. I just want to give you a quick reminder that this show is independently curated, produced, narrated, directed, copywritten, edited, mixed, and marketed by one person – myself. I also produce the artwork, update the websites, and manage the...

Ep. 1156, The Mandarin and the Butterfly, and The Glass Dog, by L. Frank BaumVINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

Magicians that can talk to butterflies, and glass dogs that bark. Two American fairy tales by L. Frank Baum, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the...

Ep. 1155, David Balfour, Part 5 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Classic Tales Podcast

Will David get captured once Alan has secured his passage? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes...

Ep. 1154, The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

Can Sherlock Holmes discover why so many busts of Napoleon are getting mysteriously destroyed? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres....

Ep. 1153, David Balfour, Part 4 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Classic Tales Podcast

Can David meet Alan again in good conscience – knowing he’s putting him in danger? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found...

Ep. 1152, The Invisible Man, Part 3 of 3, by H.G. WellsVINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

Griffin’s tale comes to its obscure conclusion. H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and...

Ep. 1151, David Balfour, Part 3 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Classic Tales Podcast

How low will David’s enemies stoop to keep him from sharing his testimony in court? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found...

Ep. 1150, The Invisible Man, Part 2 of 3, by H.G. WellsVINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

Can Griffin get the materials he needs before it’s too late? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify,...

Ep. 1149, David Balfour, Part 2 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Classic Tales Podcast

Can David manage the intrigues that begin once he turns himself in to the Lord Advocate Prestongrange? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the...

Ep. 1148, The Invisible Man, Part 1 of 3, by H.G. WellsVINTAGE

The Classic Tales Podcast

Cursed with a scientific genius, Griffin accomplishes the impossible, but can he come back? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the...

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What wonders does Gutman detail in the cryptic history of the Maltese Falcon? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

By the way, the phrase, “off the gooseberry” is an archaic phrase from the 1920s meaning stealing hanging laundry from the line.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

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