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. 980, Frankenstein, Part 5 of 9, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE

    Ep. 980, Frankenstein, Part 5 of 9, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
    Nov 5 2024
    A diabolical threat is issued at the top of a Swiss mountain, and another phase of Victor’s nightmare 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 http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. And now, Frankenstein, Part 5 of 8, by Mary Shelley Follow this link to get “For the Blood Is the Life, and Other Creepy Classics” narrated by the Utah Audiobook Narrators. Follow this link to get The Treasure of the Sierra Madre: Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep. 979, A Thumbprint and What Came of It, by Mark Twain

    Ep. 979, A Thumbprint and What Came of It, by Mark Twain
    Nov 1 2024
    How can a Civil War era murder be solved with a thumb print? Mark Twain, 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 5 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 http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter today. Today’s program is part of the larger anthology “For the Blood Is the Life, and Other Creepy Tales”, a collection of classic spooky stories curated by me, and narrated by the Utah Audiobook Narrators. We each took a story and ran with it! So if you like today’s tale, follow the link in the show notes to pick up your copy of this collection of creepy classics – narrated by my Utah Audiobook Narrator friends. Today’s story is taken from Chapter 31 from Life on the Mississippi. Twain was fascinated with the new science that came from fingerprinting, and also used it as a plot device in his novella Pudd’nhead Wilson. And now, “A Thumb Print, and What Came of It”, by Mark Twain. Follow this link to get “For the Blood Is the Life, and Other Creepy Classics” narrated by the Utah Audiobook Narrators. Follow this link to order The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
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    42 mins
  • Ep. 978, Frankenstein, Part 4 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE

    Ep. 978, Frankenstein, Part 4 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
    Oct 29 2024
    After swearing vengeance on the creature he has created, Victor is shocked when the creature tells his tale. 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 http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. And now, Frankenstein, Part 3 of 8, by Mary Shelley Follow this link to get The Treasure of the Sierra Madre: Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
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    1 hr and 7 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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