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The Classic Tales Podcast

By: B.J. Harrison
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  • Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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  • Ep. 929, Doing Clarence a Bit of Good, by P.G. Wodehouse
    May 10 2024

    It is a fact universally known that the contract of “I’ll do absolutely anything for you” becomes null and void once the one professing undying devotion is shamelessly jilted. Or at least, one would suppose... P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

    Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

    The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Canterville Ghost”, by Oscar Wilde. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

    If you’ve found a special value in this show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us to continue discovering and producing these enchanting stories.

    Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a month. As a thank you gesture, we’ll send you a coupon code every month for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, and you get more! Thanks for pitching in.

    Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a supporter today.

    Today’s story is another in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. Reggie is at it again. I hope you like it.

    And now, Doing Clarence a Bit of Good, by P.G. Wodehouse.

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    35 mins
  • Ep. 928, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE
    May 7 2024

    To what lengths will Bernice go to fit in with her cousin’s friends? F. Scott Fitzgerald, 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. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday.

    Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the seventh novel in the Arsène Lupin series. We’re getting ready with boxed sets, special editions, and more! We’ll let you know when we’re ready to kick off.

    Today’s story first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in May 1920, and was the first short story to bring national acclaim to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Julie Harris starred in a CBS TV adaptation in 1951, and Shelly Duvall headlined a PBS adaptation in 1976.

    And now, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 927, Rallying Round Old George, by P.G. Wodehouse
    May 3 2024

    Monte Carlo is the worst/best place to go on a bender. Until you wake up in a park and make the news the next day…. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

    Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

    The Vintage Episode for the week is “Bernice Bobs Her Hair”, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

    If you enjoy the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us continue to highlight these amazing stories.

    Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a month. As a thank you gesture, we’ll send you a coupon code every month for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, and you get more! It’s a great way to help us keep producing sparkling audiobook content.

    Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a supporter today.

    Today’s story is the another in a series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. Reggie is very similar to Bertie, but Reggie’s valet is very different, as you’ll discover. I hope you like it.

    And now, Rallying Round Old George, by P.G. Wodehouse.

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    37 mins

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Great performance

I have listened to B. J. Harrison I think for ten years and his performances have always been top notch. I have an audible subscription and have for several years and still listen to his stories more than audible.
Thank you B.J.

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Excellent Narration and Selection

Wonderful (re)introduction to new authors and genres. I have discovered new favorites because of this podcast and have enjoyed other classics anew.

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Awesome with my afternoon tea!

Love listening to BJ Harrison and discovering the best of classic literature. The chosen stories are captivating with a decent amount of humor.

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