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Every creative work you’ve ever loved has a hero’s journey behind it. On Spark & Fire, you'll hear creators tell the story of bringing one beloved work to life. Iconic creatives — like Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, Pixar director Domee Shi, comedian Patton Oswald, musician Wynton Marsalis, and novelist Isabel Allende — share the endless iterations, the inevitable setbacks, and the breakthrough ideas along the epic process of creation. But this isn’t an interview show. It’s a story — told ...
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The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets ...
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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
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Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That’s the magic. Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you’ll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest. Trusted by listeners for over seven years and strea ...
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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets ...
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A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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The Big Loop is a biweekly anthology series from the co-creator of The Black Tapes. Hosted by Paul Bae (co-creator of The Black Tapes & PNWS), each episode is a self-contained narrative exploring the strange, the wonderful, the terrifying, and the heartbreaking. Stories of finite beings in an infinite universe.
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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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Brand new stories, from today’s best writers written exclusively for Radio 4 – the home of the Short Story Radio 4 is the world’s leading commissioner of new short stories. Expect excellent writing from the hottest names offering compelling snapshots of the way we live now, produced by the experts behind the BBC National Short Story Award and other in-house readings teams.
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
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Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That’s the magic. Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you’ll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest. Trusted by listeners for over seven years and strea ...
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A spine-chilling collection of classic stories and tales from the other side featuring classics from a wide variety of writers that include H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and many others. Radio dramas (suspense, horror, and gothic) will also be featured.
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Audio versions of short stories by authors like Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, H.G, Wells and others.
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Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, 1001 Stories For The Road is bringing back adventure with stories like "Treasure Island", "The Secret Adversary" by Agatha Christie, "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "Tarzan of the Apes", "King Solomon's Mines", "The 39 Steps", "The Call of the Wild"- and many more. These stories are classic for a reason- they are great! And they are family friendly. We appreciate reviews-thank you!
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More than 900 Horror Episodes, and a NO ADVERT Podcast with original Horror narrated in Audio Drama format just for your earball's. Creepypasta, Nosleep, Project Gutenberg, Let's Not Meet, Old Time Radio, Personal Stories and so much more. There is literally a story for everyone on this Podcast and I can't wait to bring them to your lovely ears! 💖
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A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.
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Monthly readings and dramatizations of stories by the world’s leading writers of suspense chosen from the magazine’s archives. The full range of the genre is represented in these riveting audio renditions, from the drawing-room mystery to urban noir—including police procedurals, private-eye tales, psychological suspense, and locked-room and impossible-crime stories. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription info, and more.
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Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
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Fairytales, stories and folktales from the mouths of storytellers around the world. For parents, children, families, librarians, teachers and people who are obsessed with "once upon a time" and "happily ever after". Gathering folktales from around the world with princesses, ghosts, clever Jacks and giants. Grimm Download the MP3, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher or listen at www.storystorypodcast.com. The Stories Podcast, The Story Podcast, Reading With Your Kids Podcast, Sto ...
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Playing on Air is a radio show and free podcast dedicated to short plays by America's best contemporary playwrights - a new way to experience theater on demand, absolutely free. We are dedicated to increasing the accessibility of high-caliber theater, promoting the work of the stage's greatest storytellers, and encouraging the next generation of theater-makers across the country. We are committed to bringing theater to everyone at no cost - on radio and on demand. But our programming is only ...
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A good story can take you anywhere. Every week Little Stories Everywhere will bring you magical, adventurous, fantastical tales to excite your imagination and carry you and your family members to new places around the world. Hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen and celebrated voice actor Robbie Daymond, stories will include timeless classics as well as brand-new tales. Listen to Little Stories Everywhere on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early an ...
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Strange stories by strange authors for strange listeners
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Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.
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AHMM introduces The Hitchcock Podcast Series. Each month we post a new reading of a favorite story from our archives, selected and introduced by the magazine's editor, Linda Landrigan. For over 60 years, AHMM has published the best in short crime fiction. This podcast series features stories by AHMM contributors, occasionally supplemented by interviews with the authors. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription information, and more.
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Anyone who has ever been on a package tour with a group of strangers who soon become friends, and passed time swapping stories with them, would instantly identify with this timeless classic of English literature. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer recounts twenty different stories recounted by a diverse group of pilgrims who gather at The Tabard Inn in Southwark, near London, before setting out for the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The Host of the inn proposes that they entert ...
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Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week. From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life. Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional ...
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Writing Alchemy is storytelling that centers intersectional characters, including a fairy tale series that combines humor and magic with serious topics, and a tabletop role-playing series about the adventures of disabled and mentally diverse heroes.
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1001 Stories From The Gilded Age (Formerly 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories) brings you a wide mix of classic short stories and long-form family-friendly novels, a perfect mix of timeless classics from another age - when life was slower, men and women dressed well in public, , and courtesy, manners, and morals were practiced. From this age comes great stories from woman authors as well as popular stories such as The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables and Black Beauty. Our "Gilded Age' coll ...
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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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Every season is a different fictional tale. A mini-series for the ears. Every season will introduce a new genre, a new plot, and new characters.
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Science fiction podcast. Featuring the best new writers in the science, speculative, horror, and fantasy fiction.
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This is the home for the premier series of crime short stories on the internet. This is the only podcast devoted to crime. THIS IS CRIMEWAV.
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Chatterbox creates fully soundscaped audio works for free download. With rare exceptions, Chatterbox shows are recorded live, with manual sound effects and as little post-production editing as possible.
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A weekly podcast of stories for kids about Catholic Saints, from the creator of Shining Light Dolls, Chantal Baros. Join us each week for a new short story about the lives of the Saints!
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Author Laura Hurwitz reads you a story, continued week to week.
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A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.
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Strange Stories, By Strange Authors, for Strange Listeners
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This is the Myths Your Teach Hated, a weekly podcast where I tell the stories of cultures around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory. Modern tellings of these stories have become dry and dusty, but I'll be trying to breathe new life into them. These stories are NSFW.
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Nipe Story (Tell Me A Story) is a fortnightly Kenyan podcast that gives a voice to written short stories. This podcast is hosted by Kevin Mwachiro. @kevmwachiro Karibu! Welcome.
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Irish writers read and discuss a favourite story from the archives of the Stinging Fly magazine.
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Alt Shift X interviews and livestreams. Watch Alt Shift X videos at youtube.com/AltShiftX
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Every week a new story. Every episode a new monster.
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It's like the Twilight Zone for an optimist's heart. Every episode starts with the same line, but becomes a totally different story. And yet, they’re all intertwined. Can you find the connections? **Winner - Second Rounder - Austin Film Festival Script Competition 2019** The Dog Is Dead is part of the podcastgod family of podcasts.
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Works written and produced by Soren Narnia. The text of these stories is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA. Email: [email protected] -- When I was in the fourth grade, my teacher asked me to sit next to a handicapped kid named Sean and help him along a little if I could. It wasn't easy, because he was quite slow, but I tried. When Sean got especially excited about something, or if he was told he had done something well, he would smile and s ...
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Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when they are performed by stars of the stage and screen. Listen free on your computer or mobile device. Symphony Space, the home of Selected Shorts, was founded almost 40 years ago in the belief that the arts bring people together, transcend barriers, and celebrate both our similarities and our differences. That belief remains our guiding principle and is more important now than ever. Your generosity during th ...
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Eddie Lenihan is Ireland’s most well known storyteller. He has been telling tales for over 35 years. Each month, Eddie will share Irish wisdom and stories from the past on the Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan podcast. As a cultural preservationist, Eddie has amassed the largest collection of folk stories and tales in Ireland. His dedication to the tradition has seen him collect and compile stories from all across the country, particularly those that deal with the themes of the supernatural ...
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A podcast about stories and storytelling. Folklore, fairie tales, and strange stories. The Shadow Girls get together, tell, talk and explore all things to do with stories. New Episode once a Forth Night Website https://www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter https://twitter.com/talesshadows instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/
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Even dark tales are curious, and today's tour features a pair of mysterious relics worth exploring. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Too Hot For Radio: Carmen Maria Machado "Persephone Rides at the End of Days"
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Written by Carmen Maria Machado, the dark, inventive and sensual writer behind the collection Her Body and Other Parties, and the memoir In the Dream House, this story, “Persephone Rides at the End of Days," was commissioned for the Selected Shorts anthology Small Odysseys. It's about a Greek goddess coming to terms with who and what she is. Is her…
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Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2 , and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself rece…
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Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2 , and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself rece…
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 27) MUTUAL CONFIDENCES AND (CHAP 28) A JUNE EVENING
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In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Mutual Confidences" and "A June Evening," the girls at Patty's Place share deeply held secrets just as the shadow of April examinations falls. Phil announces she is the happiest girl in the world after accepting Jonas Blake. Anne, however, struggles with her own bewildering he…
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 109-110) THE ASSIZES and THE INDICTMENT
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CHAP 109 THE ASSIZES Chateau-Renaud, Debray, and Beauchamp are in court to see the beginning of the famous Benedetto Affair. They discuss the rumor that the murderer in the house of Villefort is young Edouard, who has become increasingly jealous of his stepsister and her grandparents. But others in the group dismiss this as nonsense and wait for th…
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🕯️ A Question at the Heart of This Episode There’s a quiet question that sits at the centre of this week’s episode. What happens when someone disappears — and never comes back — but there’s no crime scene, no physical proof, and no clear ending? In true crime, these are known as no-body cases. And they’re some of the most unsettling stories we enco…
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Allegra Goodman reads her story “Deal-Breaker,” from the January 12, 2026, issue of the magazine. Goodman is the author of ten books of fiction, including the novels “Kaaterskill Falls,” which was a National Book Award finalist, “Sam,” and “Isola,” published last year. Her new collection of linked stories, “This Is Not About Us,” will come out in F…
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THE BUSH FIRE by HENRY LAWSON (A.K.A.THE FIRE AT ROSS'S FARM)
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This story was originally written as a 'Bush Ballad" or poem-story by Henry Lawson, and it describes how two competing farm families finally unite while trying to prevent a wildfire from destroying their farms. Check out our new 'Found In The Footnotes' every Wed at 4pm ET at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast- short, AMAZING stori…
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THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 11) THE ARCHED WINDOW
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In Chapter 11, "The Arched Window," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, the secluded life of Clifford Pyncheon is shockingly interrupted by the vibrant movement of the outside world. From the gloom of the upper story, Clifford peers out, observing the modern age and the rush and roar of the human tide. While he finds childish de…
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S4E9 - The Curse of Taira no Masakado’s Grave
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Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! This historical grave still stands today in the heart of Tokyo, but why has it never been moved? What happens when people try? BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.Licensed under Creative Commons: By …
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Are you ready for a relaxing night of music? The Rebel Girls Symphony Hall holds concerts for everyone. Our talented orchestra plays all kinds of beautiful instruments. Share the joy of music with your loved ones. And maybe a sweet treat, too! [This episode originally aired in 2025.]By Rebel Girls
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A tale of the agonies of unrequited love, and of dancing a path through sadness. Trigger warning: alcohol.
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A tale of the agonies of unrequited love, and of dancing a path through sadness. Trigger warning: alcohol.
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about characters wrestling with their roles in life. In “The Ugly Sister,” by Joanne Harris, a fairy-tale villainess tells her side of the story. The reader is Jayne Atkinson. And a young wife struggles to find her place in a close-knit family in “Underwater,” by Hannah Kingsley-Ma, read by Marin Ireland.…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about characters wrestling with their roles in life. In “The Ugly Sister,” by Joanne Harris, a fairy-tale villainess tells her side of the story. The reader is Jayne Atkinson. And a young wife struggles to find her place in a close-knit family in “Underwater,” by Hannah Kingsley-Ma, read by Marin Ireland. Host…
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Crime can be a curious thing, whether it's the parties involved or the unanswered questions. Either way, they make for fascinating stories. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Every story you've ever loved learned it from somewhere. The plot twist, the heartbreak, the monster in the dark—somebody wrote it first. Narrator Don McDonald brings classic literature back to life, read out loud the way it was meant to be heard. Dickens. Poe. Twain. Wharton. Doyle. Names you know. Stories you think you know—until you actually hea…
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Winter Getaway, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)
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Originally Presented as Episodes 1 - 3 of Season 11, January 2023. Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain, a warm cabin, and a meal shared between friends. It's also about taking time to rest deeply, snowflakes and silver needle tea, and a book wrapped in brown paper. Subscribe …
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Winter Getaway, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)
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Originally Presented as Episodes 1 - 3 of Season 11, January 2023. Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain, a warm cabin, and a meal shared between friends. It's also about taking time to rest deeply, snowflakes and silver needle tea, and a book wrapped in brown paper. Subscribe …
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 107-108) THE LIONS DEN and THE JUDGE
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The scene shifts to the prison, called the Lion's Pit, where violent criminals are kept awaiting trial. This includes Andrea, who still insists to the other prisoners that he is of royal birth, although they make fun of him, harry him, and threaten him. Late one day, Bertuccio pays off the guards to visit his adoptive son, telling him he has inform…
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Madam C.J. Walker Read by Poorna Jagannathan
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Once upon a time, there was an inventor and entrepreneur named Madam C.J. Walker. She was the child of slaves, the first in her family to be born free, thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation. As a child, she had to work in the cotton fields to help support her family. Later, as a teenaged orphan, she became a washerwoman, backbreaking work conside…
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Uncle Richard’s New Year Dinner – A Classic Short Story by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Uncle Richard’s New Year Dinner is a tender, early-20th-century family story about estrangement, reconciliation, and the quiet power of kindness. Set over the course of a single winter evening, it explores how long-standing rifts are rarely healed by grand speeches—but sometimes by a warm stove, a shared table, and a willingness to begin again. It’…
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Two enlightening stories that have curious problems at their core. Enjoy today's tour through the Cabinet of Curiosities! Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, and it is a sort of "season two" of a fan-favorite series from a few winter’s back called Winter Getaway though you don’t need to listen to that three-parter to find your place in this one. It’s a story about a trip out of town after the bustle of the holidays settles down. It’s also about landmarks…
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Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, and it is a sort of "season two" of a fan-favorite series from a few winter’s back called Winter Getaway though you don’t need to listen to that three-parter to find your place in this one. It’s a story about a trip out of town after the bustle of the holidays settles down. It’s also about landmarks…
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 25) ENTER PRINCE CHARMING & (CHAP 26) ENTER CHRISTINE
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In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Enter Prince Charming" and "Enter Christine," Anne Shirley begins her third year at Redmond grappling with a restless realization that the old camaraderie was gone entirely with Gilbert Blythe. However, her dream of meeting her real Prince Charming seems to materialize when sh…
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 105-106) DIVIDING THE PROCEEDS and CEMETERY PERE-LA-CHAISE
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The Count heads to Pere Lachaise where the funeral is taking place, and finds Maximilien off to the side of the funeral ceremony itself, overcome with grief. The Count then follows Morrel back to the home of Julie and Emmanuel, and his fears are justified, for as he walks into Morrel's room unannounced, he finds the young soldier drafting a suicide…
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THE HUSBAND WHO WAS TO MIND THE HOUSE and THE CHOICE OF HERCULES (JAMES BALDWIN)
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The Husband Who Was To Mind The House- is a folk talestory in which a husband complains tohis wife for not having dinner ready when he comes in from work- so she convinces him to switch jobs the next day.. The Choice of Hercules- a young Hercules is journeying toward the mountains when he sees the road split and pauses to decide which to take.He is…
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Solved: The Murder of Louisa Dunne (Bristol Cold Case)
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Alright my absolute legends of the lantern-lit lane 💜 Welcome! As we all wobble toward this coming Wednesday — New Year’s Eve — I wanted to pop my head out of the shadows, dust off the trench coat, and give you a proper Patreon cuddle in words. Because you lot aren’t just “supporters”… you’re my mates. You’re the campfire crew. The ones who stick a…
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This week on MYTH, it's the annual New Year's special! You'll learn that toads shouldn't try to create things, that the moon is extremely powerful, and that bananas make the perfect snack for new mothers. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a fish and a leopard will fall in love with the same elephant. Source: Basoko Mythology…
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A chilling story of a man trapped underground but he survives or does he ? All Rights Reserved. Read by Robert Crandall. Thank you for listening.By Orville R Emerson
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Meet Celeste Bell, a filmmaker and a writer, and who has recently been working on a book and film project about her late mother, Poly Styrene. The book is called Dayglo! The Poly Styrene Story and the film is called, Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche. [This episode previously aired in 2021.]By Rebel Girls
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about finding solutions to complex problems, and to simple ones. T. C. Boyle tackles evolution and government intervention in “Top of the Food Chain,” read by Zach Grenier. In Matthew Ryan Frankel’s “Carapace,” a young boy struggles with feelings at a family funeral—with the help of some crabs. The reader is…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about finding solutions to complex problems, and to simple ones. T. C. Boyle tackles evolution and government intervention in “Top of the Food Chain,” read by Zach Grenier. In Matthew Ryan Frankel’s “Carapace,” a young boy struggles with feelings at a family funeral—with the help of some crabs. The reader is…
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Today's tour through the Cabinet will involve trimming back the lies to find the truth. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Episode 188: Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz Interview
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Episode 188: Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz Interview In this After Show Andrew talks with writing partners Aaron Brownstein and Simon Ganz about their long road to Guy Text. They share what they learned working under Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, About a Boy) and Victor Fresco (Santa Clarita Diet), including lessons about character…
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Originally presented as Season 6, Episode 13 (December 8, 2020) Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the New Year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a memory of card games with aunts and uncles, a secret ingredient, and the importance of good old-fashioned fun. Subscribe to our Premium cha…
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Originally presented as Season 6, Episode 13 (December 8, 2020) Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the New Year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a memory of card games with aunts and uncles, a secret ingredient, and the importance of good old-fashioned fun. Subscribe to our Premium cha…
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 103-104) MAXIMILIAN and DANGLERS SIGNATURE
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CHAPTER 103 MAXIMILIAN Analysis Maximilien flies into a hysterical rage on hearing the news that his intended, Valentine, is dead. He does this in the presence of Villefort, the doctor, and Noirtier. When Villefort and the doctor ask who Morrel is, and why he has been admitted to the house in which the murder has taken place, Morrel asks Noirtier t…
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Poly Styrene, otherwise known as Marianne Joan Elliott-Said was a British musician, a poet, singer-songwriter, and a pioneer in punk music. She is the first multiracial woman to lead a punk band, and continually dared herself to evolve as a musician and human being. About the Narrator Celeste Bell spent her earliest years living on a Hare Krishna c…
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The Boy with the Box – A Classic Christmas Story by Mary Griggs Van Voorhis
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This holiday story will only be available for a limited time on Litreading, but will always be available on our holiday story podcast, Season's Readings. First published in 1905, “The Boy with the Box” is a gentle Christmas story about childhood pride, unexpected generosity, and the quiet ways kindness reshapes a heart. It captures a winter world o…
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Sometimes the mysteries of the past are solved, and other times they are not. Either way, they remain very curious. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Our story tonight is called Candlewalk, and it's a story about a special Holiday tradition in downtown Nothing Much. It's also about tea lights and snow shovels, Christmas cookies, and cocoa, keeping warm in a thermos. A smiley face on a sticky note, voices in harmony, and a winding, forgotten alley where light begins to shine. Subscribe to our Pr…
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Our story tonight is called Candlewalk, and it's a story about a special Holiday tradition in downtown Nothing Much. It's also about tea lights and snow shovels, Christmas cookies, and cocoa, keeping warm in a thermos. A smiley face on a sticky note, voices in harmony, and a winding, forgotten alley where light begins to shine. Subscribe to our Pr…
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 23) PAUL CANNOT FIND THE ROCK PEOPLE & (CHAP 24) ENTER JONAS
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In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Paul Cannot Find the Rock People" and "Enter Jonas," Anne Shirley attempts to enjoy her summer vacation in Avonlea, yet is haunted by a queer, lonely ache in her heart. As she shares delightful rambles with the kindred spirits at Echo Lodge, Anne witnesses her friend Paul disc…
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