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by B.J. Harrison
Every week, B.J. Harrison 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, embark on a 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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- 3 days ago56 min
Ep. 1187, The White Maniac, by Mary Fortune VINTAGE
Why is everything from the furniture to the moldings white at the house of a rich Baron? Mary Fortune, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where the classics are more approachable through an audiobook treatment. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to the extensive Classic Tales Audiobooks Library. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. And there are hundreds of titles to choose from! Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale, by Mary Fortune Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: </
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Ep. 1186, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Part 3 of 4, by H.P. Lovecraft
What fiendish horrors attack in the dead of the night in the town of Innsmouth? H.P. Lovecraft, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where the classics are more approachable through an audiobook treatment. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. The story so far: Our narrator journeyed to Innsmouth, a town in Massachusetts that had been shunned and shrouded in mystery. Apparently, a plague wiped out half the population of the town years ago. And the natives there look different. Last week, we discovered that the only bus out of town had broken down, and our hero had to stay the night in the dark town of Innsmouth. <span style= "font-family: Palatino; color: black; mso-themecolor:
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Ep. 1185, The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains, by Frederick Marryat VINTAGE
A father and his three children seek a new life in the Hartz mountains. But something seems off about Katrina, the mountain maid... Frederick Marryat, 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. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to the extensive Classic Tales Audiobooks Library. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. And there are hundreds of titles to choose from! Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains, by Frederick Marryat Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <span style= "font-f
- 2 weeks ago36 min
Ep. 1184, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Part 2 of 4, by H.P. Lovecraft
What did the drunkard see as a child that was jumping in the waters off of Devil Reef? H.P. Lovecraft, 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. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Last week, our narrator journeyed to Innsmouth, a town in Massachusetts that had been shunned and shrouded in mystery. Apparently, a plague wiped out half the population of the town years ago. And the natives there look different. Last week, the town drunk was telling what he knew about Captain Obed and the strange dealings he had with creatures that would surface out by Devil Reef. And no
- 2 weeks ago36 min
Ep. 1183, The Thing in the Weeds, by William Hope Hodgson VINTAGE
A horrible stench hits the noses of the men on deck, and Mr. Lammert goes to investigate. Then he vanishes. William Hope Hodgson, 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. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. And there are hundreds of titles to choose from! Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Thing in the Weeds, by William Hope Hodgson Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <p
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Ep. 1182, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Part 1 of 4, by H.P. Lovecraft
Why do people shun the New England town of Innsmouth, like there is a shadow over it? H.P. Lovecraft, 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. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Part 1 of 4, by H.P. Lovecraft <a href= "https://store.classictalesaudiobooks.com/the-audiobook-library-c
- 3 weeks ago52 min
Ep. 1181, The Ring of Thoth, by Arthur Conan DoyleVINTAGE
What kind of ritual is being performed in secret on a mummy in the museum? 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. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. And there are hundreds of titles to choose from! Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Ring of Thoth, by Arthur Conan Doyle Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <span style= "font-fami
- 4 weeks ago40 min
Ep. 1179, Thurnley Abbey, by Perceval Landon
Why is Broughton so changed when he moves into Thurley Abbey? Perceval Landon, 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. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Well, our performances went great at FanX the Comic convention in Salt Lake City. The Cthulhu reading in particular packed the room, and people were turned away. We gave out a hundred "Cthulhu Comforters", which were little rubber fidget toys shaped like an octopus that kind of popped. I told everyone I gave one out to that it was a scary story, so if they need it, they can fidget with the Cthulhu to help the calm down. When the story got intense at the end, I heard people popping their toys in the audience.
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