T’was the Night Before Christmas – you know how it goes. Clement Moore, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to this... more

Shepherds, grandmothers and ice skates - Christmas stories from around the world, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The... more

All is revealed, and our merry story comes to an end. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to this... more

Does the robber’s forest actually transform into a sumptuous garden on Christmas Eve? Selma Lagerlöf, today on The Classic Tales... more

One of the darkest things begins to grow in the Peerybingle household – suspicion. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales... more

Where will the little fir tree’s burning desire for adventure take him?  Hans Christian Andersen, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome... more

Who wouldn’t want a cricket as a protective spirit on their hearth? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to... more

Kovrin turns away from The Black Monk, who finds a singular sort of vengeance.  Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales... more

Our corporeal story is concluded. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales... more

Legends tell of a spectral Black Monk who last appeared a thousand years ago. When he appears to Kovrin, does... more

Victor is accused of murder, and he is torn about his actual culpability. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome... more

After a crash landing while waiting for the rescue ship, Leonard Sale has food, water, air, everything he should need.... more

Victor makes a devil’s bargain, and is haunted with remorse, for this new creature may be more vicious, cruel, and... more

Can two people really communicate wordlessly with one another? Katherine Mansfield, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales... more

A diabolical threat is issued at the top of a Swiss mountain, and another phase of Victor’s nightmare begins. Mary Shelley,... more

How can a Civil War era murder be solved with a thumb print? Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome... more

After swearing vengeance on the creature he has created, Victor is shocked when the creature tells his tale. Mary Shelley, today... more

Carmilla’s bloodthirsty nature is revealed. J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you... more

After Victor Frankenstein’s nervous attack, shocking news reaches him from home – that of murder! Mary Shelley, today on The... more

Why are Carmilla and Laura suddenly sleepwalking? J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast.... more

In the thunderous hills above Ingolstadt a creature is born. It is a being so horrible that its own creator... more

Why is the enchanting young woman staying in the castle so tight-lipped about her past? J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The... more

The gargantuan figure of a man is sighted in the frozen wastes north of Russia, and one of the most... more

With all their resources exhausted, how can our travelers possibly return to the surface of the earth? Jules Verne, today on... more

What family secret are they hiding in the decaying Spanish house on the hill? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic... more

What is the most terrifying discovery our explorers could possibly face, and how is its existence even possible? Jules Verne, today... more

Winner of 2 SOVAS (Voice Arts) Awards 2022, 2 w3 awards 2021, 2022, The Hear Now Platinum Award 2023, and... more

They say that one who whistles on the seashore summons the wind. But Professor Parkins discovers that a seashore whistle... more

What vicious new dangers lurk in the subterranean sea? Can our explorers hope to cross it? Jules Verne, today on The... more

Why are Bellingham’s enemies being attacked? Could it have anything to do with a certain Egyptian mummy? Arthur Conan Doyle,... more

How can Axel be found when he is lost, and without light in the bowels of the earth?  Jules Verne,... more

A stroke of genius strikes Mother Rigby as she constructs a makeshift scarecrow - why not give this pumpkin-headed creation... more

Will our band of adventurers find any life-giving water?  Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to... more

Scheherazade tells the history of a murder, and the first mystery story is put to paper. The Arabian Nights, ... more

Diving down a volcano can be dark and quiet. Sometimes, too quiet. Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Can a cat really ruin your life? I mean, it’s just a cat, right? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales... more

What kind of guide can lead you to the center of the earth? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales... more

Hosmer Angel has disappeared – and on his wedding day! Will Sherlock Holmes be able to find him? Arthur Conan... more

What deceptive tactics must be used to keep the fantastic journey a secret? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales... more

What happens when an Edith, an English maid, goes West and faces The Unexpected? Jack London, today on The... more

How can a cryptogram from an ancient Icelandic text lead to a legendary expedition? Jules Verne, today on The Classic... more

Can the imp residing in the unbreakable bottle really grant Keawe’s every desire? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The... more

Can a movie be better than the story it’s based on? Let’s take a journey from short story to Academy... more

How can two witchdoctors battle for tribal supremacy in the middle of a lightening storm? H. Rider Haggard, today... more

Mental illness runs keep in the Kain family, as do the family secrets. Why does Christopher’s mother leave when he’s... more

How true is the saying, “In the Country of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man is King”? H.G. Wells, today... more

When the kids next door cross a line, Mrs. Shields can’t help but speak up about it. She knows it... more

Why does a stay at the Palace Hotel mean trouble? Stephen Crane, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Do the English just not like Americans? Seriously, why won’t Chev’s family warm up to Skip? Margaret Prescott Montague, today... more

Why does Paul feel like he just doesn’t fit in with this world? What will “not fitting in” do to... more

Is money the root of all evil? Or does it change happiness to despair simply by existing? Booth Tarkington, today... more

Why does the Reverend Mr. Hooper mysteriously don a black veil and never take if off in public?  Nathaniel Hawthorne,... more

Papa Chibou loves his job as night watchman at the wax museum. But how will he cope when the museum... more

After sampling a taste of the divine, will Ryabovich ever experience it again?  Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic... more

Can Selina Jo ever figure out a way to get out of her backwoods life? Edgar Valentine Smith, today on... more

Can Sherlock Holmes discover a way to save the honor of the masked stranger in his chambers?  Arthur Conan Doyle,... more

Can Jeeves scheme up a way for Corky’s uncle to approve of Corky’s fiancée? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic... more

When an offended stranger seeks to corrupt the town, will the good citizens of Hadleyburg stand up to the test?... more

Will Jeeves rally round when the goggle-eyed Wilmot is foisted on Berty? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

When the brilliant, raven-haired beauty Ligeia falls ill, will her genius be enough to help her recover?  Edgar Allan Poe,... more

How can Jeeves help wrangle Bicky’s uncle – the hard-boiled egg? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Hill makes a mistake in his critical biology exam. Should he fess up and take the consequences, or keep his... more

A seaside excursion is just the thing to mend a broken heart. Unless the lady in question is vacationing there,... more

The life of a scrivener is an existence resigned to the handwritten copying of law documents. One day something clicks... more

Rocky’s formidable aunt wants to experience New York through her nephew. But Rocky hates New York. Maybe Jeeves can help.... more

These Americans. No respect for permanent bloodstains, rattling chains nor ancient legends. It’s like they don’t even believe in ghosts!... more

It is a fact universally known that the contract of “I’ll do absolutely anything for you” becomes null and void... more

To what lengths will Bernice go to fit in with her cousin’s friends? F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The... more

Monte Carlo is the worst/best place to go on a bender. Until you wake up in a park and make... more

Can Rikki-Tikki-Tavi protect his family from the deadly cobras of India? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Bobbie Cardew can’t remember anything – ever. Can Reggie rescue him from his household woes? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The... more

The earth's surface is no longer habitable, and all humanity is sequestered beneath the ground, couched in isolation and contentment.... more

With capital punishment in the offing, how can Gulliver escape the land of Lilliput?  Jonathan Swift, today on The Classic... more

Can the artistic Corky court his bird-loving uncle to continue supporting him? Maybe Jeeves can help. P.G. Wodehouse, today... more

How can Gulliver stop a war without any bloodshed? Jonathan Swift, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to... more

What does our nervous heroine see in the yellow wallpaper, that no one else can?  Charlotte Perkins Gilman, today... more

How can Lemuel Gulliver escape from the Lilliputians? They’re only six inches tall – should be a cinch, right? Jonathan... more

What knavery occurred during the Civil War at Owl Creek Bridge? Ambrose Bierce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Why is Reverend Jennings so distracted when he gives his sermons? Is it just because he’s partial to green tea?... more

Can Ali Baba discover the secret words that open the den of the forty thieves? The Arabian Nights, today on... more

Why does the Prussian officer pick on his orderly so much? Seriously, what’s eating the guy? D.H. Lawrence, today on... more

An outrageously generous gift proves increasingly inconvenient, when no one has change for a million-pound bank note. Mark Twain, today... more

Can Father Brown solve a murder in a curious household? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome... more

Annette Brougham can't get any composing done with all the racket from the apartment upstairs. But when she meets the... more

Roby Morrison attends a very privileged boarding school. But when a spherical space ship lands, everything changes. Ray Bradbury, today... more

Adventurers Dravot and Carnehan have decided to take over a country. Not a big country, just a tiny one. Should... more

All is revealed. Buckle up. Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast.... more

Is an anatomy professor having murder done to secure his specimens? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Peter runs off in a final mad dash to secure a secret testimony. But will it be enough to save... more

Why does Inspector Valentin, while following the track of the thief Flambeau, keep crossing paths with two argumentative priests? G.K.... more

How can Wimsey escape the sucking mud pits of Peter’s Pot?  Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Every now and then, you need to build a fire in the Klondike. Should be a simple thing, right? Jack... more

Now that they’ve secured the inflammatory Goyles, the case should be cut and dried, right?  Dorothy Sayers, today on The... more

With the slaying of an albatross, the Ancient Mariner brings a curse that opens the workings of another world. Samuel... more

What does Mary bring to light in her long-awaited confession?  Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome... more

Benjamin Button begins life as a 70-year-old man, and then things start to get weird. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on... more

What clue does Parker find in Paris that blows the case wide open? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales... more

From his vantage point high above the city, the statue of the happy prince gives of himself in a way... more

The investigation leads Wimsey to a quaint Yorkshire farm. But why would the farmer set the dogs on him?   Dorothy... more

While sailing in the Arctic the Pole-Star becomes trapped in ice. But when superstition begins to run rampant among the... more

Could a green-eyed cat be the clue that cracks the mystery?   Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Ardita Farnam has a feisty will and a fiery tongue. But when seven hulking musicians seize her yacht while her... more

Can Lord Peter Wimsey help when his brother is accused of murder? Because things aren’t looking good.  Dorothy Sayers, today... more

When big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford falls overboard and swims to an island with a bad reputation, the hunter quickly becomes... more

The Cisco Kid’s days are numbered, now that they’ve located his sweetheart. How can they evade the Federales?  O. Henry,... more

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson deduce the whereabouts of a famous jewel based on a hat and a Christmas goose.... more

A last-minute shopping excursion leads to a Christmas miracle in the country. Lucy Maud Montgomery, today on The Classic Tales... more

The Ghosts of Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Neither pull any punches for Ebeneezer Scrooge. Charles Dickens, today... more

All is revealed, and Jimmy shows his true mettle – while demonstrating his singular gift for intrusion. P.G. Wodehouse, today... more

Perspective. That’s what Ebeneezer Scrooge needs, and a journey with a ghost can give it to him. Hopefully. Charles Dickens,... more

Ah, the things we’ll do when we’re driven to our limits. Burglary? For a Lord of the Realm? I’m not... more

Ebeneezer Scrooge rules his shop with an iron fist and a miserly glare. Perhaps a ghost or two can snap... more

Safe and sound aboard a canoe on the lake, Jimmy can straiten things out with Molly. But how can he... more

Between the detectives, the suspicious father, and the upcoming theatricals, how is Jimmy to get closer to Molly? P.G. Wodehouse,... more

How can Jimmy convince Molly’s pugnacious father that he is not, in fact, a professional burglar? P.G. Wodehouse, today on... more

A year of globe-trotting can’t cure Jimmy’s curious affliction. Will he ever get the remarkable girl from the steamer out... more

Everyone says that Jimmy is the same jolly chap as ever, even after coming into money. So why does he... more

Why does withholding Culwin make things worse by holding his tongue? Edith Wharton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Sleepy Hollow sounded like such a peaceful place to the gentle Ichabod Crane. Boy, was he in for a surprise.... more

Why is an unobtrusive, simple flat in the middle of London outrageously haunted? Edward Bulwer-Lytton, today on The Classic Tales... more

Dreaming of eternal tranquility, Winzy quaffs the elixir of immortality. But soon his tranquility turns to torture. Mary Shelley,... more

It was the dull, sightless, vulture's eye that shredded his final nerve. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales... more

The mystery of the cursed room is solved, and all is revealed. Anonymous, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Seeking shelter from the storm, a young traveler finds refuge in a cozy cottage nestled in the notch of a... more

After abandoning a life of dissipation, the baron settles down - but this version of simple domesticity isn’t what he... more

What does Evie discover when she finds the cursed, closed cabinet – open? Anonymous, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Jabez Wilson is exorbitantly paid to copy the Encyclopedia Britannica at a certain time and place every day. Is he... more

Father and son enter a magic shop where the shopman is a genius at sleight of hand. But, as the... more

A family secret, an ominous curse, and a mysterious cabinet equals a surplusage of horrors. No wonder the writer withheld... more

Enter the tormented mind of a prisoner in his quest for hope in a world of darkness. Edgar Allan Poe,... more

Everyone says Henry’s wife, Phoebe, has died. But to Henry, she’s still alive. Theodore Dreiser, today on The Classic Tales... more

Have 30 years dimmed the memory of music in Clark’s aunt? What will happen if it’s awakened? Willa Cather, today... more

Does a mummified monkey’s paw have supernatural powers? What happens when a careless wish puts it to the test? ... more

It’s the most glorious flower garden the world has ever known. But when a young student falls in love with... more

Why does the rose bush tremble, when there isn’t a hint of wind? Mary Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic... more

How does Barbara cope with the loss of her handsome Edmond? Can Lord Uplandtowers use this to exact a cruel... more

When Barbara elopes with her penniless lover, it sets in motion a series of events culminating in tragedy. Thomas Hardy,... more

Why is Bryden’s doppelgänger curiously disfigured? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to The Classic Tales... more

Helen Stoner is terrified. Two years ago, her sister died after hearing strange noises in her room. Now after... more

The bloody-minded Montresor leads the pompous Fortunato deep into the wine vaults and catacombs, crowning in a climax that is... more

Is the spectral presence in Bryden’s home the ghost of his alter ego, or is he just seeing what he... more

Why is a spectre haunting a lonely signal man in the small hours of the night? Charles Dickens, today on... more

Ten undetectable humanoids are loose in the United States, and if they get together, they will transform into a horrific... more

Why does Mr. Lavington insist that his nephew remain in the brutal winter of New England, defying the diagnoses of... more

Why are Mr. and Mrs. Brede telling so many lies? They seem like such nice people. Henry Cuyler Bunner, today... more

How will mother respond when she learns that a new barn is being built where she’d been promised a house?... more

Will the joys of the Araby bazaar live up to the hype, or is this enthusiasm possibly misplaced? James Joyce,... more

A cutthroat quest for buried treasure begs the question - is one life more sacred than another? H.G. Wells, today... more

Are there really more things in heaven and earth than we can dream of? Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, today... more

Is a young man’s philandering ever really a victimless crime? D.H. Lawrence, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome... more

What gruesome mystery surrounds the two-hundred-year-old derelict? William Hope Hodgson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to The... more

Will Bess and Venters make it out of the valley with Tull’s men on their trail? Will Lassiter and Jane... more

Why does Bess’s true identity shatter the worlds of Venters, Jane, and even Lassiter? Zane Grey, today on The Classic... more

With Faye’s abduction, Lassiter’s about to show what he’s made of.  Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

When the townsfolk see Venters returning to town with Jane Withersteen’s stolen horses, they know somebody’s gonna die. Zane Grey,... more

Who are the shady horsemen Venters finds leading Jane Withersteen’s favorite horses? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. ... more

Can Venters publicly call out Tull’s crimes without a serious backlash? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Can Jane Withersteen handle another devastating blow to her livelihood? How many hits can her trembling loyalty take? Zane Grey,... more

What will Lassiter do when Jane Withersteen’s true intentions are revealed? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  ... more

Why does Venters want to save the cattle rustler he shot? How is he going to save anyone, with the... more

Lassiter discovers another plot to sabotage Jane Withersteen’s cattle, and only he can stop it. Zane Grey, today on The... more

Venters heads off to discover the cattle rustlers’ hideout in Deception Pass. But when he crosses paths with the Masked... more

Jane Withersteen has a reputation for befriending the homeless outcast. So why are the town elders fuming mad? Zane Grey,... more

With the world’s population perfectly regulated, what does it mean when Mrs. Wehling has triplets? Kurt Vonnegut, today on The... more

In a world where delusions become reality, what is the standard for sanity? Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales... more

What do you call a con man in an advanced world of rocket ships, concrete, and stainless steel? A stainless... more

How is Ukridge hoping to finagle his own wedding bells? PEPPO – the tonic that bucks you up! I don’t... more

What happens when you mix up Ukridge, Battling Billson, and a Welsh revival meeting? Let’s find out. P.G. Wodehouse, today... more

What’s the most substantial thing that Ukridge can bring to a political campaign? Hopefully not scandal – anything but that.... more

How much harm can be done by taking a simple car ride with a chummy chauffeur? Well, if Ukridge is... more

Can Ukridge deliver on a promise he made to save Doris’ fledgling dictation business? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic... more

Corky’s flat is invaded by an unknown woman whose stripling in tow is bent on seeing the sights of London... more

Dora has lost her position because of Ukridge’s gratuitous “help”. But Ukridge has a plan to make it right –... more

When Uncle Pio discovers his protégé, his life seems complete. But the protégé’s tragedy is only beginning. Thornton Wilder, today... more

Manuel and Esteban are identical twins that no one can tell apart – they even have their own language. It... more

Five people fall to their deaths when a bridge collapses in Peru. Can Brother Juniper discover the reason that these... more

Can Poirot discover the critical whereabouts of a missing will? It’s worth a fortune! Agatha Christie, today on The Classic... more

Can Poirot discover the critical whereabouts of a missing will? It’s worth a fortune! Agatha Christie, today on The Classic... more

A startling phone call leads to the discovery of a dead Italian nobleman. Can Poirot catch the killer? Agatha Christie,... more

The head of one the largest banks in England is missing! Can Poirot discover his whereabouts before it's too late?... more

The head of one the largest banks in England is missing! Can Poirot discover his whereabouts before it's too late?... more

Yesterday the Prime Minster escaped an assassination attempt, and now he’s missing! Can Poirot find him? Agatha Christie, today on... more

The theft of a million dollars in bonds puts the career of a promising young man in jeopardy. Can Poirot... more

A murder in Darbyshire demands that Poirot investigate. But how can the great detective do his deducing when he’s laid... more

What could possibly be amiss by securing rent for a particularly cheap flat? I mean, it’s not haunted, is it?... more

Everyone seems okay with a sudden death in the country, but Poirot senses that something is off. Agatha Christie, today... more

Cryptic letters threaten the theft of an ancient jewel, yet Poirot seems powerless to prevent the inevitable. Agatha Christie, today... more

Sir Hugh takes his secret to the grave with a vicious grin on his lips – a devious grin that... more

The search party discovers a certain horror when they find what they’ve been looking for. Algernon Blackwood, today on The... more

A monster lurks in the Canadian forests. If the legends are to be believed, a small band of hunters is... more

The torments of the Inquisition, and a murder that won’t keep quiet. Halloween comes with a vengeance with Edgar Allan... more

Why would someone break into the safe of a millionaire industrialist, and leave the money? Arthur B. Reeve, today on... more

An extravagant pearl necklace is missing. Can Poirot discover the elusive thief? Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. ... more

Enjoy a sample of the first chapter of the paranormal thriller Grave Intervention, by Shira Shiloah. You can download the... more

Why does a woman demand that a surgeon amputate part of her finger? Jacques Futrelle, today on The Classic Tales... more

Top secret plans have been stolen, and a man lies dead in the Underground. Can Sherlock Holmes stave off an... more

Treachery, duplicity and intrigue abound as the final secrets of Treasure Island are revealed. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The... more

What will Jim discover once he returns triumphant from his sea adventure? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales... more

After the pirates attack, Jim has a terrible yet brilliant idea. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. ... more

After the ship is abandoned, a new character emerges – Captain Silver. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales... more

While hiding in an apple barrel, Jim discovers a horrible treachery afoot. Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales... more

Based on the contents of the dead man’s chest, a voyage is prepared for Treasure Island, and among the crew... more

A seafaring stranger comes to the Admiral Benbow Inn, and the greatest pirate tale of all begins. Robert Louis Stevenson,... more

Frederick discovers that he truly is a slave of duty when a certain paradox turns his world upside down. W.S.... more

A man dies mysteriously, and spunky Ann Beddingfeld is the only one who discovers the key to his death. Agatha... more

Frederick is freed of his indentures to the judiciously ferocious Pirates of Penzance. What will he do with his newfound... more

How will Captain Morgan save his fellow captain who is being held prisoner by the Spanish vice admiral? Howard Pyle,... more

The pirates ashore may have the treasure, but how will Ned Low and George save their skins while getting the... more

How will Captain Ned Low and George possibly escape from the hold, and regain control of the ship? H. Bedford-Jones,... more

The secret location of the treasure is revealed to a chosen few, and it’s clear that there’s mischief afoot. H.... more

George Roberts of Virginia is happy to be shipping with his new friend, Ned Low. But when he discovers that... more

A young couple finds the perfect country cottage with one caveat - it has a horrible legend attached to it.... more

Will Father Brown discover who killed the well-to-do ne’er-do-well? It appears as though he was stricken with the hammer of... more

When poor Mally’s curse on the thieving farm boy suddenly comes to pass, will she be proclaimed a murderess? Anthony... more

What will the final set of testimonials reveal about the Great God Pan? Arthur Machen, today on The Classic Tales... more

A rash of suicides plagues London, and another house is enshrouded in a dark mystery. Arthur Machen, today on The... more

Some have seen the veil of existence lifted, and wonders upon wonders opened before their mind’s eye. They call this... more

Bertie has the fabulous idea of adopting a young child, and it’s up to Jeeves to help him change his... more

Bingo Little needs help in a big way. A big way. If Jeeves doesn’t come through this time, both of... more

When Freddie’s engagement gets broken off, Bertie knows just the thing to cheer him up – a trip to the... more

It didn’t work. Stealing the policeman’s helmet did not, in fact, make Bertie’s chum Sippy feel better. In fact, he’s... more

Biffy has fallen in love. Well, he fell in love. Then he lost the girl. Like, he couldn’t find her.... more

Rocky, a wistful poet, is forced to trip the light fantastic every night in order to keep his aunt safely... more

Fat-headed Bicky must convince his uncle that he’s rolling in the dough. But Jeeves is on the scene with a... more

Meek and submissive Motty is foisted upon Bertie as an uninvited guest. But when Motty begins to cut up a... more

Corky is a born artist, but his uncle doesn’t think so, and he’s the one who pays the bills. So... more

It cannot be done. Uncle Willoughby’s memoirs are simply too scandalous, and Bertie’s fiancée demands that they not be printed.... more

After battling the tempestuous sea, four men in a boat finally spy land. But will the process of getting to... more

Piglet, being such a very small animal, is very afraid of the rainstorm. How will Pooh bear and his friends... more

No one remembered poor Eeyore’s birthday, and Pooh bear and Piglet are determined to do something about it. A.A. Milne,... more

The nefarious heffalumps don’t stand a chance, with Pooh and Piglet on the case. But when their trap is baited... more

Winnie-the-Pooh has eaten so much honey that he can’t fit through Rabbit’s front door. How will he ever get home?... more

What will the heralded war hero Dalyrimple do with himself, once all the hand shaking and parades are over? F.... more

Who will help the tailor of Gloucester to finish the Mayor’s elegant coat? For the Mayor is to be married... more

Will Mrs. Peerybingle forever be estranged from her honest, simple husband? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome... more

Penurious Caleb Plummer has created an imaginary world of wonder for his blind daughter. But how will he disguise the... more

Can a cricket on the hearth of a tiny Carrier’s cottage foresee the future? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic... more

All is revealed, and we finally learn the answer to Robert’s burning question: who exactly is Anthony Ferrara? Sax Rohmer,... more

What would Robert do if he came face to face with the evil Antony Ferrara? Let’s find out. Sax Rohmer,... more

What rare illness has brought Myra Duchesne to death’s door? Sax Rohmer, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to... more