A huge collection of beautifully narrated and carefully chosen short stories from golden age authors (1850-1930) who knew how to deliver stories that reach the heart and soul of the reader and listener.
Here you'll find short masterpieces from the likes of Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Kathleen Norris, Jack London, Henry Lawson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, O. Henry, and many others. Great reviews and high ratings here and a host who chooses stories that entertain and enlighten.
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MESSAGE FOUND IN A BOTTLE by EDGAR ALLAN POE
SHOW NOTES — MS. FOUND IN A BOTTLE by Edgar Allan Poe 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Episode Summary In this early sea‑tale from Edgar Allan Poe—first published in 18
Sep 20 27 min
JONAH OF THE JOVE RUN by RAY BRADBURY
⭐ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales JONAH OF THE JOVE RUN By Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury's Jonah of the Jove Run is a character‑driven science‑fiction gem —
Sep 18 41 min
LITTLE JOHN TURNS BAREFOOT FRIAR
⭐ SHOW NOTES LITTLE JOHN TURNS BAREFOOT FRIAR at 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales By Howard Pyle From The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (1883)
In this lively and hum
Sep 16 33 min
THE RESURRECTION OF FATHER BROWN by G.K. CHESTERTON
⭐ SHOW NOTES 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales THE RESURRECTION OF FATHER BROWN A Father Brown Mystery by G. K. Chesterton From Chesterton's final Father Brown collect
Sep 13 43 min
THE BRIDE COMES TO YELLOW SKY by STEPHEN CRANE
⭐ 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Bret Harte — "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" Show Notes Episode Summary Bret Harte's The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky is one of the grea
Sep 11 29 min
THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR, from STORIES OF LAMORTE D'ARTHUR by BEATRICE CLAY
The Legend of King Arthur is one of the most enduring legends known to man. This version "The Stories of LaMort D'Arthur by Beatrice Clay is the best starting point from
Sep 9 40 min
THE THEORY AND THE HOUND by O. HENRY
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales
The Theory and the Hound by O. Henry
There's something irresistible about an O. Henry tale — that blend of sharp observation, sly h
Sep 6 23 min
THE MAN IN THE PASSAGE A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
⭐ 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales SHOW NOTES — "The Man in the Passage" A Father Brown Mystery by G. K. Chesterton ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY In this atmospheric Father Brown
Sep 4 45 min
THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH by EDGAR ALLAN POE
⭐ 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales SHOW NOTES — "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we present one of Edgar Allan Poe'
Sep 2 19 min
THE WORLD AND THE DOOR by O. HENRY
⭐ 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales SHOW NOTES — "The World and the Door" by O. Henry From the collection Whirligigs (1910) ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we bring
Aug 30 30 min
THE MAN ON THE TRAIN by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY
⭐ 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES & TALES THE MAN ON THE TRAIN Podcast Show Notes ⭐ Episode Summary In this charming and quietly humorous tale from Lucy Maud Montgomery, we
Aug 28 19 min
THE MIRACLE OF MOON CRESCENT A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
⭐ SHOW NOTES THE MIRACLE OF MOON CRESCENT A Father Brown Mystery by G. K. Chesterton From the collection: The Incredulity of Father Brown (1926)
In this atmospheric F
Aug 23 53 min
THE PREMATURE BURIAL by EDGAR ALLAN POE
In this story, an unknown narrator tells us stories of people who had been buried prematurely and were rescued, then shares his own story of he had lived for years fearin
Aug 21 41 min
THE PROBLEM OF CELL 13 (PT 2) BY JACQUE FUTRELL
JACQUE FUTRELL'S FINAL IRONY — THE PROBLEM HE COULDN'T ESCAPE: THE TITANIC
Jacques Futrelle (1875–1912) was one of America's great early mystery craftsmen. Before his u
Aug 19 36 min
MYSTERY/ THE PROBLEM OF CELL 13 by JACQUES FUTRELL (PT 1)
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Show Notes – The Problem of Cell 13, Part 1 (Jacques Futrelle) In this episode: We begin one of the most celebrated locked‑room myster
Aug 16 44 min
THE RUBE'S HONEYMOON by ZANE GREY (BASEBALL STORIES)
A great Zane grey short story from his book "The Red-Headed Outfield" recalling stories from the early days of American minor-league baseball. In this story, the manager'
Aug 14 32 min
JUPITER AND HIS MIGHTY COMPANY
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Show Notes – James Baldwin's "Jupiter and His Mighty Company" and be sure to catch 'FIVE AMAZING GREEK LEGENDS' at 1001 Heroes, Legends
Aug 12 9 min
WHICH MAKE MEN REMEMBER by JACK LONDON
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Show Notes: Which Make Men Remember by Jack London Episode Summary Two men meet in the Klondike after one, Fortune La Pearl, shoots a m
Aug 9 24 min
THE LAST OF THE BELLES by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
⭐ 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales THE LAST OF THE BELLES Show Notes – F. Scott Fitzgerald Story Background: Published in 1929, The Last of the Belles is one of F. Scot
Aug 6 41 min
THE ORACLE OF THE DOG A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
FATHER BROWN: "THE ORACLE OF THE DOG" Podcast Show Notes – 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales ⭐ Episode Summary In this Father Brown mystery, G.K. Chesterton blends s
Aug 2 49 min
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What a delight to listen to 1001 stories. You really make my day with your carefully chosen selections. You are my favorite voice in the podcast arena!
Colorado Momma T · May 2025
I have been enjoying several of the 1001 podcasts for the last few years. This is my current favorite. I have enjoyed a few of the stories so much that I purchased the books for our family. Thank you John Hagadorn for sharing your gift of storytelling. I feel like I have a kind and interesting grandpa reading to me. It’s relaxing and entertaining.
KeepItReal_FollowJesus · Dec 2024
Please stop using the sound effects and background music. At times I could barely hear the audio of the story. At other points the sound effects made no sense, like jungle noises when the story said the jungle was quiet, or gunshots occurring several sentences after they were mentioned. I’d much prefer just a plain read of each story without all the added effects.
lemonhead1632 · Oct 2024
My week doesn’t feel complete without listening to at least one episode of 1001 Classic Short Stories and Tales. Jon, you continue to do a fantastic job. I am grateful for the dedication, time, effort, and resources you’ve committed to this wonderful podcast. Thank you for sharing your passions with your listeners! I love the bloopers you put at the end sometimes, they’re so endearing! You’re the best. I look forward to someday sharing this podcast with my future children and using it for them as both education and entertainment. I love that you make literature exciting! Always recommending this podcast to my friends and family. Keep up the great work, Jon, and don’t listen to the haters! I loved your message addressing the negative commenters, and was cheering for you as I listened! Hope you have a wonderful fall season, and I’m looking forward to maybe some spooky theme stories like you’ve done in the past!
alynd3 · Sep 2024
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