The Classic Tales Podcast

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Ep. 1176, The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery, by G.K. Chesterton

Can Father Brown help to solve a murder that couldn't have happened? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Cl

Sep 22
42 min

Ep. 1175, The Mezzotint, by M.R. James

Why is an ordinary, plain engraving of a country manor valued so highly? M. R. James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, wher

Sep 18
30 min

Ep. 1174, MS Found in a Bottle, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

What worlds lie beyond the limits of human exploration? Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tale

Sep 15
30 min

Ep. 1173, The Sign of the Four, Part 5 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle

All is revealed as Jonathan Small tells his story of treasure, betrayal and revenge. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic

Sep 11
1 h 01 min

Ep. 1172, The Phantom Rickshaw, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE

How will Jack cope when Agnes's rejection turns into an obsession? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The C

Sep 8
1 h 02 min

Ep. 1171, The Sign of the Four, Part 4 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle

Can Sherlock Holmes crack the case and discover the elusive thieves and murderers? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Ta

Sep 4
58 min

Ep. 1170, The Scholar-Gipsy, by Matthew Arnold VINTAGE

What can a scholar learn more by joining a wandering band of gypsies? Matthew Arnold, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The

Sep 1
17 min

Ep. 1169, The Sign of the Four, Part 3 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle

Can Sherlock Holmes follow the trail of a culprit 28 hours ahead of him? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcas

Aug 28
50 min

Ep. 1168, The Tree That Reached the Sky, Part 2 of 2, by Anonymous VINTAGE

A seven-headed dragon, and a witch that sharpens her knife on her tongue. Among other things. A Hungarian Folk Tale, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to

Aug 25
42 min

Ep. 1167, The Sign of the Four, Part 2 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle

Treasure is found, and tragedy strikes. Can Holmes and Watson discover who is to blame? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Class

Aug 21
58 min

Ep. 1166, The Tree That Reached the Sky, Part 1 of 2, by Anonymous VINTAGE

A quest to cure a king takes a lonely swineherd on a journey into the skies. A Hungarian Folk Tale, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE

Aug 18
24 min

Ep. 1165, The Sign of the Four, Part 1 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle

Can Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson discover who is giving their client a gift of an exotic pearl every year? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Aug 14
44 min

Ep. 1164, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Part 3 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde comes to its stunning conclusion. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAG

Aug 11
50 min

Ep. 1163, David Balfour, Part 9 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Can Alan Breck help the star-crossed lovers come together for good and all? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Pod

Aug 7
1 h 48 min

Ep. 1162, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Part 2 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE

Can Henry Jekyll secure the materials he needs to come back to reality? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode

Aug 4
49 min

Ep. 1161, David Balfour, Part 8 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

What will David and his traveling companion do when they find themselves friendless and penniless in Rotterdam? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast

Jul 31
1 h 40 min

Ep. 1160, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE

A twisted, gnarled man haunts the dark London streets, and behind his burning eyes lies a black and murky secret. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podca

Jul 28
1 h 17 min

Ep. 1159, David Balfour, Part 7 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

What can David do when he gets the worst news possible – that Catriona is in jail? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classi

Jul 24
1 h 04 min

Ep. 1158, The Door in the Wall, by H.G. Wells VINTAGE

A young boy discovers a door that leads to all the wonders of his imagination, but can he ever find it again? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. We

Jul 21
48 min

Ep. 1157, David Balfour, Part 6 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Can David overcome the insurmountable to testify in favor of James of the Glens? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic

Jul 17
50 min

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What listeners say

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I have been listening to BJ for more than eight years. He has kept me company on my two hour daily commute. The ability for him to modulate his voice, taking on each character in an different voice brings the stories to life. If you have not listened to him, give it a try you will become hooked as I have.

😅🙂123 · Mar 2025

amazing!! the way he reads makes the book interesting and funny. each of the voices he uses are different and sound real, as well as being perfectly consistent! very impressed

rosemarybaker · Jan 2025

Great stories and great vocal interpretation. One of the best storytelling podcasts out there.

GCB3897 · Sep 2024

This is one of the best IMO- he does really well at reading and being all the different characters. I love the variety- from chapter books to short stand alone stories. Good classic literature for sure. He’s one of the podcasts I listen to as I go about it my tasks around the house - such a joy 🤩

f!shlad¥62 · Jul 2024

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