Best Kate Chopin Podcasts (2024)

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"The Locket" by Kate Chopin 36:39

4h ago36:39

36:39

296 - "There was a soldier -- a mere boy --lying with his face to the sky. Around his neck hung a gold chain and locket." Tuck in for the tender, rediscovered work of the most frequently read author of Louisiana Creole.

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“The Story Of An Hour” and “A Pair Of Silk Stockings” by Kate Chopin 20:22

8d ago20:22

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Two stories about the elusive dream of freedom- A secret dream suddenly dashed and a dream unlooked for fulfilled. Kate Chopin’s “The Story Of An Hour” and “A Pair Of Silk Stockings.” Narrated by Arline Billbrough Music by Paul Billbrough Produced by Bob FamiliarBy ambientarcana

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H. H. Munro 's (Saki) "Tobermory" 42:39

6d ago42:39

42:39

295 - He can teach animals to speak perfect English! Tuck in for the excitement that ensues from the Master of the Mischievous Short Story.

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Agatha Christie's "The Tuesday Night Club," relaxing storytelling 48:55

13d ago48:55

48:55

294 - From the world's most published author, tuck in for the first of the original Miss Marple mysteries.

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Shirley Jackson's "Men with Their Big Shoes," relaxing storytelling 39:08

20d ago39:08

39:08

294 - Is poor, young Mrs. Hart being blackmailed? Tuck in as this hypnotic author takes us through the transformation of her idyllic life.

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"Day of the Butterfly" by Alice Munro, relaxing storytelling 42:09

29d ago42:09

42:09

292 - Tuck in to see how cruel girls can be. “A game developed: 'Let's be nice to Myra! What do you wash your hair in, Myra? . . . she washes it in cod - liver oil, can't you smell it?' "

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“In A Grove” by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa 26:03

29d ago26:03

26:03

In 1950 Akira Kurosawa merged two of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s short stories together to make his classic film “Rashomon.”Last episode we covered the story that gave the film it’s name and in this episode we explore the story of the murder at the heart of that film, told by seven characters with seven different, often conflicting accounts: “In A Grove”…

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"Broker's Special" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling 55:46

1M ago55:46

55:46

291 - "Judge Hilliker had once told him . . . 'Guns? . . . Knives? Blunt instruments? . . . there is just one perfect weapon -- an automobile.'" Tuck in for a most gratifying tale from the master craftsman of the mystery thriller.

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"The Bloodstained Pavement" by Agatha Christie 39:12

1M ago39:12

39:12

290 - Miss Marple knows: "There is a great deal of wickedness in village life." Tuck in for another captivating Marple mystery!

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"The Golden Castaways" by Lloyd Osbourne 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

289 - "All I did was to pull him out by the seat of his trousers . . . (and) he called me a hero! . . . I departed in a blaze of glory." Tuck in for the fun of this lighthearted tale from the stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson.

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"East Wind" by Daphne du Maurier 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

288 - "Perhaps he was drowned, or picked up by some passing ship; no one could say, for he never came back. No one who left the island returned." Tuck in for this mesmerizing romantic thriller from the author of Rebecca and The Birds.

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"A Duel" by Guy de Maupassant, relaxing storytelling 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

287 - "The war was over. The Germans occupied France. The whole country was pulsating like a conquered wrestler beneath the knee of his victorious opponent." But WHAT led to this duel? Tuck in and experience it.

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"Miss Marple Tells a Story" by Agatha Christie 42:15

2M ago42:15

42:15

286 - The Queen of Crime and Mystery has graced one of her best upon us. Tuck in and find out "whodunnit."

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“Rashōmon” by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa 18:41

2M ago18:41

18:41

In this episode we contemplate whether it is better to accept death with your morals intact or to survive by any means necessary. Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s “Rashōmon”. Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Jim Billbrough Some sound effects in this episode were licensed from Pro Sound Effects 240 Kent Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11249 licensing@p…

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"The Hint of an Explanation" by Graham Greene 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

285 - Spoken to a bewildered little boy, "You wouldn't ever be safe in your own house. I know ways to get into houses when people are asleep." Tuck in for the resolve to his dilemma.

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Classic Fiction: The story of an hour by Kate Chopin 6:09

3M ago6:09

6:09

The Story of an Hour, a short story written by Kate Chopin, is provides reflection of the writer's life experiences and attitudes about women and independence. Support the showBy Lore Studios

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Stories told by soldiers: WW1 - The Savage Enemy 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

Though initiated by Germany with an unbridled savagery that showed no partiality towards age or innocence, that sought to leave the aggrieved with "only their eyes to weep with," the war erupted onto the global stage. Belgium, a neutral territory ostensibly safeguarded by international diplomacy, found itself violated, its integrity marred as Germa…

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"The Utterly Perfect Murder" by Ray Bradbury 42:46

3M ago42:46

42:46

284 - ". . . on my 48th birthday, lying in bed that night beside my wife, with my children sleeping through all the other quiet moonlit rooms of my house, I thought: I will arise and go now and kill Ralph Underhill." Tuck in for Bradbury's mind-boggling story. (Warning: you will be disappointed if you're looking for sci-fi.)…

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"Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, part 2, relaxing storytelling 54:38

4M ago54:38

54:38

283 - “He had been sent to the bank with Denny & Carson's deposit. There was nearly a thousand (dollars) which he had . . . quietly transferred to his pocket." Tuck in for the very dramatic conclusion.

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Three Stories by Jorge Luis Borges 26:26

4M ago26:26

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A trio of strange and beautiful fever dreams by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges- “The Rejected Sorcerer,” “The Circular Ruins,” and “The Two Kings and The Two Labyrinths.” All Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Jim Billbrough We’d like to express our thanks to Jon Fredette of “The Oddcast” podcast for his advice and encourage…

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"Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, part 1, relaxing storytelling 55:09

4M ago55:09

55:09

282 - "His teachers . . . fell upon him without mercy, his English teacher leading the pack. Older boys than Paul had broken down . . . but his set smile did not once desert him." Tuck in for the blood-fest from the fearless, Pulitzer prize-winning author.

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"Louisa, Please Come Home" part 2 by Shirley Jackson 45:32

4M ago45:32

45:32

281 - "How do we know what the family is keeping secret? Or if she was kidnapped by a homicidal maniac, why should he send a ransom note?" Tuck in for the conclusion from this cherished author.

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"Louisa, Please Come Home" part 1 by Shirley Jackson 46:42

4M ago46:42

46:42

280 - Her family is begging her to come home, but . . .what if she can't? Tuck in for another gem from the most requested author. (Conclusion next week!)

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“Gods Of The North” A Conan The Cimmerian Story 21:00

4M ago21:00

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In this episode we chase away the winter blues with a bloody sword in Robert E. Howard’s coldest Conan story - “Gods of The North” (aka. “The Frost-Giant’s Daughter”). All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narration by Rick Weidner, Danielle Barry, Matt Gruenberg, Mandy Familiar, Bob Familiar, and Jim Billbrough Some useful links: …

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"The Crown Derby Plate" by Marjorie Bowen 55:49

4M ago55:49

55:49

279 - "When she brought her glance back to the door . . . it had been opened and someone, obscured by the darkness, was looking at her intently." Tuck in for this very British, very ghostly, winter tale.

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"The Mouse" by Saki (H. H. Munro) 28:33

5M ago28:33

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278 - "A warm, creeping movement over his flesh betrayed the unwelcome and highly resented presence of . . ." Tuck in for the --anything but -- ticklish tale from the World War I hero.

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"Taking of the Veil" and "Honeymoon" by Katherine Mansfield 57:50

5M ago57:50

57:50

277 - Have you, too, suffered for love? Take heart and tuck into not one, but TWO tender love stories from the "young upstart" author.

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"If I Were a Man" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 38:20

5M ago38:20

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276 - ". . . she was wishing heart and soul she was a man. And all of a sudden she was!" Tuck in for this mind-bending story.

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"The Cat's-Paw" by Stanley Ellin 1:15:35

5M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

275 - For his employer, Mr. Crabtree was the definition of a cat's-paw: a person used for the purposes of another; a tool. Tuck in for another perfectly-honed story from the skillful Mr. Ellin.

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“Mother Sauvage” by Guy de Maupassant 19:56

6M ago19:56

19:56

Bonne année! Joyeux 2024! We start our Third Season with a fiery French tale of one woman’s burning need to find balance in a hostile universe. It’s Guy de Maupassant’s torrid tale of red hot revenge! - “Mother Sauvage.” All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Veronica and Joey Pesce, Bob Familiar, and Jim Billbrough Reco…

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"Vengeance Is Mine, Inc." by Roald Dahl 1:07:51

6M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

274 - "Then it happened. I stopped short . . . I had the whole brilliant magnificent plan worked out." Tuck in for Vengeance Is Mine, Inc., a powerhouse of a story.

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"The Inn" by Guy de Maupassant 1:08:29

6M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

273 - "It seemed to him as if the silence, the cold, the solitude, the winter death of these mountains were taking possession of him . . ." Tuck in for what is said to be the inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining.

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Bushmen myths and legends part 3: War with the baboon horde and Kou the sleeping mountain 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

A multipart series that shares the wonderful myths and legends of the Bushman or Boesman people. With a single, guttural bark, the old baboon broke the stillness, sending a chilling message of impending doom. As if beckoned by this sinister call, dark shapes began to materialize around him. One by one, the hill seemed to come alive, giving birth to…

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A battle of the ants by Henry D. Thoreau 5:25

6M ago5:25

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A metaphorical tale by Henry D. Thoreau examining the causes and outcomes of war. --- We bring classic stories, by the literary greats to new viewers and listeners, using new media forms so that they might be enjoyed by a wider audience. If you like what we do , you are most welcome to like, share and subscribe. You can directly support our writers…

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1 - Part 1 (Chapters 1-5) 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Kate Chopin

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2 - Part 2 (Chapters 6-10) 43:34

6M ago43:34

43:34

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3 - Part 3 (Chapters 11-15) 36:53

6M ago36:53

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4 - Part 4 (Chapters 16-20) 38:38

6M ago38:38

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5 - Part 5 (Chapters 21-25) 39:37

6M ago39:37

39:37

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6 - Part 6 (Chapters 26-30) 31:53

6M ago31:53

31:53

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7 - Part 7 (Chapters 31-35) 30:48

6M ago30:48

30:48

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8 - Part 8 (Chapters 36-39) 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote 56:39

7M ago56:39

56:39

272 - The sweet little boy in this week's story will grow up to write an infamously terrifying non-fiction novel that will change his life forever, but not before he will write its polar opposite. Tuck in for his gentle holiday tale, a loving tribute to the woman who raised him.

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More Tibetan Folk Tales by A.L. Shelton 22:02

7M ago22:02

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Once again we travel to the magical land of Tibet for the Holiday Season. In this year’s Yuletide offerings a painter and a carpenter commit supernatural postal fraud, a donkey and a rock get arrested for assaulting a jar of oil, a pair of crippled birds dispense great wealth and harsh justice, a sociopathic rabbit distributes stolen goods with mur…

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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather 54:02

7M ago54:02

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271 - A mother's love on Christmas . . . "To-night you have come back to me, just as you always did after you ran away . . . I never asked you where you had been then, nor will I now." Tuck in for Pulitzer Prize-winning Willa Cather's poignant story.

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"The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern 47:01

7M ago47:01

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270 - It's a Wonderful Life . . . Frank Capra's magical movie is based on this heartening short story. Enjoy the story-behind-the-story as you tuck in for this talented author's gem.

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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner 48:46

8M ago48:46

48:46

269 - " 'But the law requires you to tell what you're going to use it for.' Miss Emily just stared at him . . . until he looked away and went and got the arsenic." Tuck in and along with the British rock group, The Zombies, you may fall victim to Emily, too.

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“The She-Wolf” by Saki (H.H. Munro) 17:24

8M ago17:24

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In this episode of Ambient Arcana we explore the mysteries of ‘Siberian Magic’ and the unexpected social challenges that having one’s hostess turned into a wolf can put upon a party guest - It’s “The She-Wolf” by Saki (H.H. Munro) Music and Music&Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by: Jace Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Mandy Familiar, Bob Familiar…

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"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by O. Henry and "The Romance of a Busy Broker" by O. Henry 41:00

8M ago41:00

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268 - "Every Thanksgiving Day for nine years the Old Gentleman had come there to find Stuffy Pete on his seat. . . But now he looked up at the Old Gentleman's face with tears of suffering in his eyes." Tuck in for this poignant tale (and one other) from the author renowned for unexpected endings.

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"Shut a Final Door" by Truman Capote 1:14:00

8M ago1:14:00

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267 - "Met the divinest man. Danced with him six times, a divine dancer . . . and he is terribly, divinely good-looking," gushed the heiress. Tuck in for the disturbing, anonymous caller's opinion.

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