The Classic Tales Podcast
Join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison on a quest through the greatest stories ever put to paper. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian Desert, come with us on a series of fantastic adventures – unabridged as the authors intended. Critically acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance. (Shortlisted by The Wall Street Journal, iTunes, and TIME. Winner of multiple w3 and Voice Arts Awards, a HEAR NOW and an Independent Audiobook Award.)
info_outline
Ep. 1116, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
02/24/2026
Ep. 1116, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
A champion racehorse is missing, and his trainer’s been murdered. Can Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the adventure of Silver Blaze? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give 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 a professional audiobook narrator, and I’m glad you could join us. I don’t know how you are, but when I’m finishing up a book, I’m always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? 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 because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There’s no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. Be sure to check in on Fridays for the Word of the Week from Ambrose Bierce, and the conclusion of Michael Strogoff, by Jules Verne. And now, “The Adventure of Silver Blaze”, by Arthur Conan Doyle
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/40185550
info_outline
Ep. 1115, Michael Strogoff, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne
02/20/2026
Ep. 1115, Michael Strogoff, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne
How can Michael and his companions hope to cross the mile wide Yenisei River, with no boat, raft or ferry? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give 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 a professional audiobook narrator, and 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 chosen with intent because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. After 18 and a half years of doing this, we’re still winning awards and turning heads. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for $9.99 a month and get access to it all. Thousands of hours of content at your disposal. It’s the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. I’ve discovered a new and easier way to listen to the audiobooks downloaded from the store, through the Audiobook Library Card or otherwise – it’s the PocketBook App. It’s just a little more intuitive than the KyBook app, and it’s available for iPhone and Android. Links can be found in the show notes. . Feel free to check it out. Before we dive into today’s story, I want to start a new little feature called the Word for the Week. Each week, we’ll have a definition from the Devil’s Lexicographer himself – Ambrose Bierce. Over the course of 30 years, Bierce nearly weekly wrote a cynical definition of a common word, sometimes consisting of poems, which he sold to various newspapers and periodicals. After 30 years, he collected all of these into one volume which came to be called The Devil’s Dictionary. In keeping with the spirit of its creation, we’ll hear one of his jocular definitions before we begin today’s show. So, the Word for the Week is Infancy, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: INFANCY, n. The period of our lives when, according to Wordsworth, "Heaven lies about us." The world begins lying about us pretty soon afterward. Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne.
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/40173045
info_outline
Ep. 1114, Casting the Runes, by M.R. James VINTAGE
02/17/2026
Ep. 1114, Casting the Runes, by M.R. James VINTAGE
Mr. Karswell has purchased an old abbey, is a known alchemist, and has written a history of witchcraft. Surely, everything is on the up and up, right? M.R. James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m a professional audiobook narrator, and I’m glad you could join us. I don’t know how you are, but when I’m finishing up a book, I’m always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? 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 because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There’s no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Casting the Runes, by M.R. James
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/40096370
info_outline
Ep. 1113, Michael Strogoff, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne
02/13/2026
Ep. 1113, Michael Strogoff, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne
How far will Michael Strogoff go to save his mother from the despicable Ivan Ogareff? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m a professional audiobook narrator, and I’m glad you could join us. I’d like to share with you the best kept secret on the internet – the Audiobook Library Card! 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 chosen with intent because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it comes through. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. It’s the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne.
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/40096345
info_outline
Ep. 1112, Through the Looking Glass, Part 3 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE
02/10/2026
Ep. 1112, Through the Looking Glass, Part 3 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE
How does Alice find her way back through the looking glass? Lewis Carroll, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m a professional audiobook narrator, and I’m glad you could join us. I don’t know how you are, but when I’m finishing up a book, I’m always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? 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 because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There’s no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Through the Looking Glass, Part 3 of 3, by Lewis Carroll
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/40017035
info_outline
Ep. 1111, Michael Strogoff, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne
02/06/2026
Ep. 1111, Michael Strogoff, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne
How can Michael escape capture, now that he is horseless and stranded in a Siberian war zone? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m a professional audiobook narrator, and I’m glad you could join us. I’d like to share with you the best kept secret on the internet – the Audiobook Library Card! 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 chosen with intent because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it comes through. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. It’s the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne.
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/40016990
info_outline
Ep. 1110, Through the Looking Glass, Part 2 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE
02/03/2026
Ep. 1110, Through the Looking Glass, Part 2 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE
Alice’s adventures continue as she journeys through the looking glass. Lewis Carroll, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. I don’t know how you are, but when I’m finishing up a book, I’m always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? 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 because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There’s no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Through the Looking Glass, Part 2 of 3, by Lewis Carroll
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39973310
info_outline
Ep. 1109, Michael Strogoff, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne
01/30/2026
Ep. 1109, Michael Strogoff, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne
What will Michael do when he faces off with the one person in all of Russia who can blow his cover? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. So I wake up the other day, and like a lot of you do, I check my email first thing. I see a notification from YouTube that they are not allowing my channel to monetize anymore. Their reason? My content appears mass-produced or repetitive to increase views without adding any educational or other value.” Well, while I’m appealing this, and trying to convince the YouTube bots that I am, in fact a human with a passion for classic audiobooks that spans several decades, If you’d like to show our show a little love, please visit the support us section of the website, and choose a support option that works for you. Nearly all options include access to the audiobook library card. While I do hire out my proofing work, I’m afraid I’m a full time crew of one. So anything you can send my way goes a long way to keep the lights on. Go to and navigate to the support us category. Or you can follow the link in the show notes. I’m off to make a proof of life video for YouTube. In the meantime, enjoy the latest episode of Michael Strogoff, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne.
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39932465
info_outline
Ep. 1108, Through the Looking Glass, Part 1 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE
01/27/2026
Ep. 1108, Through the Looking Glass, Part 1 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE
What enchantments await Alice when she journeys through the looking glass? Lewis Carroll, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. I don’t know how you are, but when I’m finishing up a book, I’m always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? 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 because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There’s no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Through the Looking Glass, Part 1 of 3, by Lewis Carroll
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39846485
info_outline
Ep. 1107, Michael Strogoff, Part 4 of 9, by Jules Verne
01/23/2026
Ep. 1107, Michael Strogoff, Part 4 of 9, by Jules Verne
What is even more terrifying than a vicious electrical storm on a treacherous mountain road? Siberian bears. Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. I don’t know how you are, but when I’m finishing up a book, I’m always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? 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 because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I’m passionate about the classics. And I’m glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There’s no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 4 of 9, by Jules Verne
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39846450
info_outline
Ep. 1106, The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias, by Stephen LeacockVINTAGE
01/20/2026
Ep. 1106, The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias, by Stephen LeacockVINTAGE
In tiny community of Mariposa, an excursion on the Mariposa Belle steamboat is the hottest ticket in town. What could go wrong? Stephen Leacock, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Let’s talk about ads. Now, most podcasts offer a subscription where you can pay $10 or so a month, and you get to listen to their show with no ads, and get a few bonus episodes. Here’s the thing – this largely goes to benefit the podcast platforms. The actual creators don’t get much. So, I created a better plan. For $9.99 per month, you get unlimited downloadable and streamable access to the entire Classic Tales Library. I’ve been building this for 18 years. This gives you access to longer books that wouldn’t work in the podcast format. Books like Nicholas Nickleby, Moby Dick, or The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Only about a quarter of the books in the library were released through the podcast. So you can instantly download and listen to whatever you want, all the time. This is the Audiobook Library Card. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias, by Stephen Leacock
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39755770
info_outline
Ep. 1105, Michael Strogoff, Part 3 of 9, by Jules Verne
01/16/2026
Ep. 1105, Michael Strogoff, Part 3 of 9, by Jules Verne
Can Michael and his traveling companion cross the Ural Mountains with a storm on the horizon? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. One of the things that I love about The Classic Tales is the way folks who normally don’t listen to the classics get hooked. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard stories of people who normally wouldn’t read Jane Austen, but now love Pride and Prejudice. Or after a few episodes of Poirot, want to read more of Agatha Christie’s books. Or Charles Dickens, or Sherlock Holmes, the list goes on and on. If you’ve got a friend who might be like this, here’s what you do – scroll back through our feed and find one of your favorite episodes. Maybe it’s a Jeeves and Wooster episode, or a Lupin mystery, something where afterwards, you were like, man, that was a good story. There’s a ton of them! Share that episode with a friend. Now you’ve got something to talk about next time you see them. And if you’re wanting to try it out yourself, subscribe to the Audiobook Library Card, and gain access to everything. All the novels, short stories and novellas over the last 18 years – I mean, try listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel and not be hungry for more fun. For 9.99 a month, you get access to it all. It’s the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 3 of 9, by Jules Verne
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39755735
info_outline
Ep. 1104, The Stolen White Elephant, by Mark Twain VINTAGE
01/13/2026
Ep. 1104, The Stolen White Elephant, by Mark Twain VINTAGE
A Siamese white elephant has gone missing in New Jersey. So, you know, it’s Tuesday. Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Let’s talk about ads. Now, most podcasts offer a subscription where you can pay $10 or so a month, and you get to listen to their show with no ads, and get a few bonus episodes. Here’s the thing – this largely goes to benefit the podcast platforms. The actual creators don’t get much. So, I created a better plan. For $9.99 per month, you get unlimited downloadable and streamable access to the entire Classic Tales Library. I’ve been building this for 18 years. This gives you access to longer books that wouldn’t work in the podcast format. Books like Nicholas Nickleby, Moby Dick, or Plutarch’s Lives. Only about a quarter of the books in the library were released through the podcast. So you can instantly download and listen to whatever you want, all the time. This is the Audiobook Library Card. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Stolen White Elephant, by Mark Twain
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39667855
info_outline
Ep. 1103, Michael Strogoff, Part 2 of 9, by Jules Verne
01/09/2026
Ep. 1103, Michael Strogoff, Part 2 of 9, by Jules Verne
With everyone suspicious of spies on the train, can Michael escape their scrutiny? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The thing that I love about The Classic Tales is the way folks who normally don’t listen to the classics get hooked. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard stories of people who normally wouldn’t read Jane Austen, but now love Pride and Prejudice. Or after a few episodes of Poirot, want to read more of Agatha Christie’s books. Or Charles Dickens, or Sherlock Holmes, the list goes on and on. If you’ve got a friend who might be like this, here’s what you do – scroll back through our feed and find one of your favorite episodes. Maybe it’s a Jeeves and Wooster episode, or a Lupin mystery, something where afterwards, you were like, man, that was a good story. There’s a ton of them! Share that episode with a friend. Now you’ve got something to talk about next time you see them. And if you’re wanting to try it out yourself, subscribe to the Audiobook Library Card, and gain access to everything. All the novels, short stories and novellas over the last 18 years – I mean, try listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel and not be hungry for more fun. For 9.99 a month, you get access to it all. It’s the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 2 of 9, by Jules Verne
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39667825
info_outline
Ep. 1102, The Repairer of Reputations, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE
01/06/2026
Ep. 1102, The Repairer of Reputations, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE
A new era of prosperity is in the air. The crowning achievement? - The first Government Lethal Chamber is now open and ready for its first occupant. Robert W. Chambers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We have so many fun titles planned for 2026, and we want you on our team to help us out. I’ll be sending a survey out at the beginning of the year with a list of potential titles for us to produce on the podcast and otherwise. We want you to help us decide! If you’re a subscribing member of the Audiobook Library Card, you’re all set up to receive the survey. If you’re not, you can sign up for our newsletter, or make any purchase at the website: classictalesaudiobooks.com. 2026 is going to be a crackerjack year, and we want every title to be just right. Please lend us a hand and join our team. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Repairer of Reputations, by Robert W. Chambers
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39588335
info_outline
Ep. 1101, Michael Strogoff, Part 1 of 9, by Jules Verne
01/02/2026
Ep. 1101, Michael Strogoff, Part 1 of 9, by Jules Verne
The Grand Duke’s life is in danger, and the telegraph wire has been cut. Who can carry a dispatch from the Czar across revolutionary Siberia in time to warn him? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Let’s talk about ads. Now, most podcasts offer a subscription where you can pay $10 or so a month, and you get to listen to their show with no ads, and get a few bonus episodes. Here’s the thing – this largely goes to benefit the podcast platforms. The actual creators don’t get much. So, I created a better plan. For $9.99 per month, you get unlimited downloadable and streamable access to the entire Classic Tales Library. I’ve been building this for 18 years. This gives you access to longer books that wouldn’t work in the podcast format. Books like Nicholas Nickleby, Moby Dick, or Plutarch’s Lives. Only about a quarter of the books in the library were released through the podcast. So you can instantly download and listen to whatever you want, all the time. This is the Audiobook Library Card. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Today’s story is the first in an episodic release of the novel Michael Strogoff, by Jules Verne. I don’t know about you, but my favorite Jules Verne novel might be Around the World in 80 Days. Michael Strogoff is similarly commissioned with a race against time, but the story is placed in Czarist Russia, and is essentially a spy novel. This first episode is kind of a lot to set up, but once we get going – hold on tight! And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 1 of 9, by Jules Verne
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39588305
info_outline
Ep. 1100, Head and Shoulders, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE
12/30/2025
Ep. 1100, Head and Shoulders, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE
Things turn topsy-turvy when a prodigy from Princeton falls for a spirited dancer in spite of himself. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We have so many fun titles planned for 2026, and we want you on our team to help us out. I’ll be sending a survey out at the beginning of the year with a list of potential titles for us to produce on the podcast and otherwise. We want you to help us decide! If you’re a subscribing member of the Audiobook Library Card, you’re all set up to receive the survey. If you’re not, you can sign up for our newsletter, or make any purchase at the website: classictalesaudiobooks.com. 2026 is going to be a crackerjack year, and we want every title to be just right. Please lend us a hand and join our team. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, Head and Shoulders, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39512035
info_outline
Ep. 1099, Honorable Tommy, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
12/26/2025
Ep. 1099, Honorable Tommy, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
When is a harmless prank not so harmless? I guess it depends on who you ask. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Do you plan on tackling some of those books you’ve always meant to get to next year? Is it time to take a whack at Ivanhoe, David Copperfield, or Plutarch’s Lives? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can sample all you want until you find the special title for that sweet spot. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library! And with your help, we’re planning on expanding it like never before. Go to or follow the link in the show notes, and help us to keep the good stuff coming. And now, Honorable Tommy, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39511955
info_outline
Ep. 1098, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
12/23/2025
Ep. 1098, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
Can Ebenezer Scrooge become convinced to change his ways? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39511920
info_outline
Ep. 1097, A Christmas Confession, by Agnes McClelland Daulton
12/19/2025
Ep. 1097, A Christmas Confession, by Agnes McClelland Daulton
How can a good deed at Christmas backfire? Agnes McClelland Daulton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Do you plan on tackling some of those books you’ve always meant to get to next year? Is it time to take a whack at Ivanhoe, David Copperfield, or Plutarch’s Lives? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can sample all you want until you find the special title for that sweet spot. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, A Christmas Confession, by Agnes McClelland Daulton
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39465275
info_outline
Ep. 1096, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
12/16/2025
Ep. 1096, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
What message does The Ghost of Christmas Present bring Ebenezer Scrooge from beyond the grave? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Sign up during our holiday promotion, and lock in your low price of $6.99 a month, and enjoy all the Classic Tales you want all year round. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 4, by Charles Dickens
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39423420
info_outline
Ep. 1095, The Christmas Surprise on Enderly Road, by Lucy Maud Montgomery
12/12/2025
Ep. 1095, The Christmas Surprise on Enderly Road, by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Who can lighten the friction between the folks on Blackburn Hill and those on Enderly Road? Lucy Maud Montgomery, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. This is the final week where you can get a subscription for the Audiobook Library Card for only $6.99, instead of the typical ridiculously low price of $9.99. This is your chance to lock in a monthly subscription at the lower price, saving $3 a month. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Christmas Surprise on Enderly Road, by Lucy Maud Montgomery
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39377325
info_outline
Ep. 1094, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
12/09/2025
Ep. 1094, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
What message does The Ghost of Christmas Past bring Ebenezer Scrooge from beyond the grave? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Sign up during our holiday promotion, and lock in your low price of $6.99 a month, and enjoy all the Classic Tales you want all year round. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. I’m performing as Ebenezer Scrooge at Payson Community Theatre’s production of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol right now. Fun fact – Austin Bateman, the actor in the show who plays Young Scrooge, is a fan of the podcast. He’s done a great job interpreting how a younger BJ Harrison would sound as Scrooge. My son Seven picked up on what he was doing and complimented him on it. It’s a great show. If you’re in the area, there are three more performances. Today’s VINTAGE episode was recorded in 2018, when my son was Scrooge in high school. I thought it was time to revisit the story. There’s a reason it’s a classic! And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 4, by Charles Dickens Photo by Ruth Lyons
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39291585
info_outline
Ep. 1093, A Christmas Dream, by Louisa May Alcott
12/05/2025
Ep. 1093, A Christmas Dream, by Louisa May Alcott
How much joy can a little girl’s dream inspire? Louisa May Alcott, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. For a limited time, you can get a subscription for the Audiobook Library Card for only $6.99, instead of the typical ridiculously low price of $9.99. This is your chance to lock in a monthly subscription at the lower price, saving $3 a month. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now, A Christmas Dream, and How it Came True, by Louisa May Alcott
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39288570
info_outline
Ep. 1092, A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
12/02/2025
Ep. 1092, A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
What message does Jacob Marley bring Ebenezer Scrooge from beyond the grave? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Sign up during our holiday promotion, and lock in your low price of $6.99 a month, and enjoy all the Classic Tales you want all year round. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. I’m performing as Ebenezer Scrooge at Payson Community Theatre’s production of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol right now. Fun fact – Austin Bateman, the actor in the show who plays Young Scrooge, is a fan of the podcast. He’s done a great job interpreting how a younger BJ Harrison would sound as Scrooge. My son Seven picked up on what he was doing and complimented him on it. It’s a great show. If you’re in the area, there are three more performances. Today’s VINTAGE episode was recorded in 2018, when my son was Scrooge in high school. I thought it was time to revisit the story. There’s a reason it’s a classic! And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 4, by Charles Dickens Photo by Ruth Lyons
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39234190
info_outline
Ep. 1091, Christmas in the Forest, by André Theuriet
11/28/2025
Ep. 1091, Christmas in the Forest, by André Theuriet
What simple delights are in store in a visit to the wooden clog maker who lives in the forest? André Theuriet, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Well, it’s Black Friday, and for a limited time, you can get a subscription for the Audiobook Library Card for only $6.99, instead of the typical ridiculously low price of $9.99. This is your chance to lock in a monthly subscription at the lower price, saving $3 a month. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! Go to or follow the link in the show notes. As a side note, I’m going to be playing Ebenezer Scrooge in Payson Community Theatre’s production of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. To celebrate, our VINTAGE episodes for December will be the original text of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which I recorded in 2018, when my son Seven was playing Scrooge in High School. I guess we’ve come full circle. Today’s story appeared in a collection of Christmas stories by French and Spanish writers, translated by Antoinette Ogden. It’s a sweet story with some beautiful imagery. By the way, a sabotier is a maker of wooden shoes, or clogs. Enjoy! And now, Christmas in the Forest, by André Theuriet
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39192710
info_outline
Ep. 1090, The Adventure of the Empty House, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
11/25/2025
Ep. 1090, The Adventure of the Empty House, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
Can Sherlock Holmes solve an impossible locked room murder? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Have you wanted to try an audiobook and see if you’ll like it? Are you apprehensive to spend $15 on an audiobook you might not like? With the audiobook library card, you can sample as many titles as you like until you find one that sticks. For only $9.99 a month, you get unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library. No limits, just heavily curated, well produced audio, in so many genres, you’re sure to find something that hits that sweet spot. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. Arthur Conan Doyle faced immense public pressure to bring back his famed sleuth after his showdown with Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls. Today’s story is included in the anthology, The Return of Sherlock Holmes. And now, The Adventure of the Empty House, by Arthur Conan Doyle
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39120055
info_outline
Ep. 1089, The Life-Eater, by Harold Ward
11/21/2025
Ep. 1089, The Life-Eater, by Harold Ward
What otherworldly creature is terrorizing a sleepy Louisiana bayou town? Harold Ward, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Have you wanted to try an audiobook and see if you’ll like it? Are you apprehensive to spend $15 on an audiobook you might not like? With the audiobook library card, you can sample as many titles as you like until you find one that sticks. For only $9.99 a month, you get unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library. No limits, just heavily curated, well produced audio, in so many genres, you’re sure to find something that hits that sweet spot. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. And now for something completely different. Today’s story was originally published in the June 1937 edition of Weird Tales, magazine. It’s a good example of weird fiction, with some numinous moments that are particularly effective. And now, The Life-Eater, by Harold Ward
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39120045
info_outline
Ep. 1088, Rothschild's Fiddle, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE
11/18/2025
Ep. 1088, Rothschild's Fiddle, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE
How can a small-town coffin maker’s side hustle force him to face his prejudice? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Have you wanted to try an audiobook and see if you’ll like it? Are you apprehensive to spend $15 on an audiobook you might not like? With the audiobook library card, you can sample as many titles as you like until you find one that sticks. For only $9.99 a month, you get unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library. No limits, just heavily curated, well produced audio, in so many genres, you’re sure to find something that hits that sweet spot. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. Shostakovich suggested that today’s story from Anton Chekhov be made into an opera. I’ll let the story speak for itself.
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39027830
info_outline
Ep. 1087, The Dead, Part 2 of 2, by James Joyce
11/14/2025
Ep. 1087, The Dead, Part 2 of 2, by James Joyce
What hidden memory of Gretta’s is unlocked by a song? James Joyce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Have you wanted to try an audiobook and see if you’ll like it? Are you apprehensive to spend $15 on an audiobook you might not like? With the audiobook library card, you can sample as many titles as you like until you find one that sticks. For only $9.99 a month, you get unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library. No limits, just heavily curated, well produced audio, in so many genres, you’re sure to find something that hits that sweet spot. Go to or follow the link in the show notes. Today we conclude our dance in Dublin. I enjoyed recording this part of the tale particularly. I hope you like it. And now, The Dead, Part 2 of 2, by James Joyce
/episode/index/show/classictales/id/39027780