Best Thousand Leagues Under The Sea Podcasts (2024)

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 31 32:45

16h ago32:45

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In the previous episode, the crew of the Nautilus breathes fresh air after a period of being under ice, and Captain Nemo continues their voyage, eventually guiding the submarine through various seas, passing Cape Horn and the Falkland Islands. The group observes a rich variety of marine life along the South American coast, including fish, mollusks,…

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Persuasion pt. 9 31:46

1d ago31:46

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Tonight, for Snoozecast’s 900th episode, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses and reduce their debt, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife. In the last episode, …

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The Whispered Breeze 7:15

1d ago7:15

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Tonight for our monthly Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we'll read this Snoozecast original sleep story titled The Whispered Breeze. It is a sensorial prose poem that will immerse you in nature's rhythms and sensations. The language evokes the delicate transition from day to night as colors fade from the sky and the evening air cools, bringing th…

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The Snow Man 26:48

1d ago26:48

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Tonight, we’ll read a short story by O. Henry titled “Snow Man” published posthumously in 1917. Snoozecast first read this story back in 2020. William Sydney Porter, pen name O. Henry, is known for short stories with surprise twist endings. He used pseudonyms like O. Henry to hide the fact that he was for a time imprisoned for embezzlement. This pa…

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EP37: 'Autistic All This Time!' — A Former Teacher Finds the Diagnosis Her Therapists Missed 49:54

4h ago49:54

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Today, I'm speaking with Sarah, a musician, gardener, and former teacher based in Pennsylvania. Sarah spent much of her life in therapy and struggling with others' misunderstandings and insensitivities. Now, in her 60s and with a handful of mental health diagnoses behind her, she is finding that autism might explain so many of her experiences. A se…

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The Good Anna 42:40

20h ago42:40

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Tonight, we’ll read “The Good Anna”, a short story written by Gertrude Stein as part of her first published book, titled “Three Lives” published in 1909. We first read this story back in 2020. Stein was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector. Born in the United States, she moved to Paris as an adult and stayed there the rest of h…

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses 45:45

2d ago45:45

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Tonight, we’ll read a fairy tale by listener request called “The Twelve Dancing Princesses” that we first read back in 2020. This tale is best known as part of the German “Brothers Grimm collection”, but there are variants of it from around the world including the folk tales of Russia, Iceland, India, Armenia, France, Turkey and Portugal. It is als…

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The Exhilaration of the Road 34:00

12d ago34:00

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Tonight, we’ll read a short story by John Burroughs called “The Exhilaration of the Road” that we first read in 2020. It is taken from a compilation titled “The Footpath Way”, an anthology for walkers, published in 1911. John Burroughs was an American nature essayist, active in the U.S. conservation movement. In the words of his biographer Edward R…

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Anne of Green Gables pt. 19 33:44

15d ago33:44

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Tonight, we’ll read the 19th chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled “A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession”. In the previous chapter – Anne’s quick thinking and experience helped save the life of her friend Diana’s younger sister, Minnie May. This episode not only strengthened An…

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The Matter of the Missing Martian Millionaire (Part 3) 55:25

6d ago55:25

55:25

In this, the final episode concerning the missing Dr. Marsden, Ezra Lockwood and John Spencer must determine how to access the scientist personal ICE, Skye in order to learn where the man may have gone on the Martian surface. Please subscribe to be sure you won't miss the next adventure of The Atlantium Mysteries as we learn more about Ezra Lockwoo…

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Badger the Mischief-Maker 31:47

15d ago31:47

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Tonight, we’ll read the story of the mischievous animals of Algonquin Legends, particularly the badger, the weasel fairies, the moose and the marten. This story is based on one found in the book “Algonquin Legends of New England”, published in 1884 and compiled by Charles Godfrey Leland. The Algonquian are one of the most populous and widespread No…

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Maldonado | Darwin's Voyage 31:43

8d ago31:43

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Tonight, we’ll read from the third chapter of British naturalist Charles Darwin’s “The Voyage of the Beagle”. This chapter explores the area around coastal Uruguay and Argentina, starting in the town of Madonado. Darwin describes the unique behaviors of the local wildlife, like ostriches and capybaras, and the customs of the local landowners and ga…

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Good Wives ch. 9 43:20

11d ago43:20

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Tonight, we’ll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 32st chapter as part of that work as a whole. Our last episode was the chapter titled “Our Foreign Correspondent” and Amy writes from her travels abroad, sharing her excitement an…

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The Matter of the Missing Martian Millionaire (Part 2) 35:40

12d ago35:40

35:40

As Atlas Dakar explains this matter of life and death which he has brought before Ezra Lockwood and John Spencer, the two must decide if they will take on this task, and if so, how they are to assist in finding a man on another planet. Please subscribe to be sure you won't miss the next adventure of The Atlantium Mysteries as we learn more about Ez…

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EP36: Autistic Empathy and the Double Empathy Problem 44:31

23d ago44:31

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Many think that autistic people lack empathy, but do they? Even if you think you know the answer, you'll find new content about empathy and relating to others in this episode. Join me as I explore empathy in the context of autism research and the origins of the autistic empathy deficit idea. In this episode, I cover the double empathy problem with …

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The Betrothed of Destiny 24:08

22d ago24:08

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Tonight, we’ll read an Armenian folktale titled “The Betrothed of Destiny”. It comes from A.G. Seklemian’s 1898 “The Golden Maiden and Other Armenian Folktales”. This particular story features a fearless, strong heroine. When Snoozecast first published this story back in 2020, we realize now that we had misspelled the author’s last name as “Sekelma…

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The Jumping Frog 26:45

16d ago26:45

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Tonight, for our 888th episode, we’ll read the 1865 Mark Twain short story “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”. It was Twain’s first great success as a writer and brought him national attention. We first aired this story back in the year 2020. In the following tale, the narrator retells a story he heard from a bartender, Simon Wheeler…

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Persuasion pt. 8 31:44

19d ago31:44

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Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, a twenty-seven year old Englishwoman, whose family moves in order to lower their expenses and reduce their debt, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife. In the last episode, Anne hears…

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The Chess Master 42:34

21d ago42:34

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Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “The Exploits and Triumphs, In Europe, of Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion.” It was published in 1859 and written by Frederick Milnes Edge, who was Morphy’s secretary. Paul Morphy, born in New Orleans in 1837, was considered the greatest chess player of his era. He was a child prodigy who learned to play chess simp…

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The Matter of the Missing Martian Millionaire (Part 1) 32:11

22d ago32:11

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Settle in with John Spencer and Ezra Lockwood as they are passing a dark raining evening comfortably nestled in their snug apartment, discussing ancient archaeology and unreliable news articles when an unexpected visitor rings upon their door and suddenly plunges them into the puzzling mystery of the missing Martian millionaire. Please subscribe to…

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Mighty Gneiss 30:57

24d ago30:57

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Tonight, we’ll read a Snoozecast Original story about the friendship between two boulders on a mountain slope. In this gentle tale, you will meet Mighty Gneiss, an ancient and steadfast rock, and Little Rock, a curious and enthusiastic granite boulder. Their bond grows through shared experiences and geological lessons, highlighting themes of connec…

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 30 28:48

1M ago28:48

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In the previous episode, the Nautilus became trapped by an impenetrable wall of ice. Captain Nemo explains that they face either being crushed or suffocating, as their air supply will only last two more days. The crew, led by Captain Nemo, attempts to break free by attacking the thinner parts of the ice with pickaxes and screws, but progress is slo…

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The Library of Lost Sounds 7:10

27d ago7:10

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Tonight, for our monthly Snoozecast + Deluxe Bonus Episode, we’ll read a Snoozecast original, The Library of Lost Sounds, in which a bored ten-year old girl suddenly finds herself in a mysterious realm far from the department store she was shopping at with her mother. If you’d like to learn more about our premium subscriptions, go to snoozecast.com…

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Princess Minon-Minette 37:15

1M ago37:15

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Tonight, we’ll read a Snoozecast-adapted version of the story “Princess Minon-Minette” found in “The Pink Fairy Book” edited by Andrew Lang. This episode first aired back in 2021. Originally found in the “Library of Genius and Fairies”, this story was written by French aristocrat and writer of the late 1600s Madame de Murat. She published many stor…

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Saboteurs on the River | Penny Parker 34:15

1M ago34:15

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Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “Saboteurs on the River” written by Mildred A. Wirt and published in 1943. In this story, Saboteurs dynamite a bridge, and a man named Burt Ottman is accused of the crime based on evidence supplied by Penny. Penny feels that Burt is innocent, so she plans to find the culprits in order to exonerate Burt. Penny seek…

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Anne of Green Gables pt. 18 31:37

1M ago31:37

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Tonight, we’ll read the 18th chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled “Anne to the Rescue”. In the previous chapter – Anne meets Diana secretly by the Dryad's Bubble, where Diana tearfully tells Anne that her mother forbids their friendship. They have an emotional farewell, exchanging…

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The Treasure Seeker | Conclusion 28:44

1M ago28:44

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Tonight, we’ll read the conclusion to the fairy tale “The Treasure Seeker.” You can find the first half of this story which we aired last week. This episode first aired in 2021. In the first half, we learn of Peter Bloch, who was once a prosperous inn-keeper and master cook, but is now a poor man. He hears of a mysterious dark spirit, The Treasure …

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Rio de Janeiro | Darwin's Voyage 30:58

1M ago30:58

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Tonight, we’ll read excerpts from the second chapter of British naturalist Charles Darwin’s “The Voyage of the Beagle”. This chapter explores Rio de Janeiro and it’s surrounding environment. “The Voyage of the Beagle” is the title most commonly given to the book published in 1839 as Darwin’s “Journal and Remarks”, bringing him considerable fame and…

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