The Classic Tales Podcast podcast

The Classic Tales Podcast

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.

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. 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 Ta... more

14 Nov 2025

58 MINS

58:17

14 Nov 2025


#299

Ep. 1085, The Dead, Part 1 of 2, by James Joyce

What sparks fly at a holiday get together in Dublin? Hopefully the good kind…James Joyce, ... more

07 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:29

07 Nov 2025


#298

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... more

12 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:42

12 Dec 2025


#297

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... more

09 Dec 2025

43 MINS

43:57

09 Dec 2025


#296

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 Ta... more

05 Dec 2025

37 MINS

37:22

05 Dec 2025


#295

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 Dicke... more

02 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:01

02 Dec 2025


#294

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 for... more

28 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:50

28 Nov 2025


#293

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 T... more

25 Nov 2025

55 MINS

55:40

25 Nov 2025


#292

Ep. 1089, The Life-Eater, by Harold Ward

What otherworldly creature is terrorizing a sleepy Louisiana bayou town? Harold Ward, toda... more

21 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:58

21 Nov 2025


#291

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 Che... more

18 Nov 2025

28 MINS

28:54

18 Nov 2025


#290

Ep. 1086, A Meeting, by Guy de Maupassant VINTAGE

A wife's indiscretion is answered with cruelty. But what happens when the two meet again s... more

11 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:22

11 Nov 2025


#289

Ep. 1084, The 39 Steps, Part 4 of 4, by John Buchan VINTAGE

Richard Hannay's journey is brought to its earth-shattering conclusion. John Buchan, today... more

04 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:59

04 Nov 2025


#288

Ep. 1083, The House on the Borderland, Part 5 of 5, by William Hope Hodgson

Who comes to claim our narrator at the end of his cosmic experience? William Hope Hodgson,... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 42 MINS

1:42:57

31 Oct 2025


#287

Ep. 1082, The 39 Steps, Part 3 of 4, by John Buchan VINTAGE

The true nature of the 39 Steps is brought to light. John Buchan, today on The Classic Tal... more

28 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:24

28 Oct 2025


#286

Ep. 1081, The House on the Borderlands, Part 4 of 5, by William Hope Hodgson

Have you ever had the longest day? What about the horror of sensing the days getting short... more

24 Oct 2025

59 MINS

59:11

24 Oct 2025


#285

Ep. 1080, The 39 Steps, Part 2 of 4, by John Buchan VINTAGE

Richard Hannay's adventures continue! John Buchan, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Wel... more

21 Oct 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:57

21 Oct 2025


#284

Ep. 1079, The House on the Borderland, Part 3 of 5, by William Hope Hodgson

Where did the swine creatures go after the attack on the house? William Hope Hodgson, toda... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:40

17 Oct 2025


#283

Ep. 1078, The 39 Steps, Part 1 of 4, by John Buchan VINTAGE

How is Richard Hannay's retirement suspended by Franklin Scudder, a freelance spy? John Bu... more

14 Oct 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:01

14 Oct 2025


#282

Ep. 1077, The House on the Borderland, Part 2 of 5, by William Hope Hodgson

What benighted creatures lurk in the pit where the trickle of river springs from the groun... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:25

10 Oct 2025


#281

Ep. 1076, The Zayat Kiss, by Sax Rohmer VINTAGE

Can Nayland Smith catch the most nefarious villain nobody knows about - Dr. Fu-Manchu? Sax... more

07 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:15

07 Oct 2025