Best James Mansfield Podcasts (2024)

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"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, relaxing storytelling 59:20

2h ago59:20

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304 - Alcohol and cherished pets do not always mix: "One night, returning home, much intoxicated from one of my haunts . . ." Tuck in for the man of the macabre and his supernatural masterpiece.

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) 26:47

1h ago26:47

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We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…

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James | Week 3 50:44

6d ago50:44

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Episode 145: The Crow w/ special guest Caitlyne Shirley 2:47:51

4d ago2:47:51

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The Spoop Boiz are joined by their avenging angel/college pal Caitlyne to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their favorite gothy sadboy revenge tale - The Crow! They explore the original James O'Barr indie comic book, director Alex Proyas' music video visuals that brought this trashfire dystopian classic to life, the soundtrack's impact on the MTV …

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"Soliloquy on a Park Bench" by Conrad Aiken, relaxing storytelling 36:32

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303 - " . . . one wanted, sometimes, to be alone." But she will NOT be alone on this day! She will be plagued by a strange young man full of (good?) intentions. Tuck in for another baffling tale from the distinguished author who suffered his own woes.

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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840) 29:23

3d ago29:23

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The turbulent backdrop of Russia in the 1840s is our setting as we navigate the stirring brilliance of Mikhail Lermontov's unforgettable masterpiece, "A Hero of Our Time". There's a complex duality within its enigmatic protagonist, Pechorin. We'll find an audacious story teetering between romantic idealism and societal cynicism. Listen now to disco…

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TEASER: The Prisoner of Chillon by Lord Byron (1816) 5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- The chill shores of Lake Geneva is our setting for this episode dedicated to Lord Byron's renowned classic, …

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James | Week 2 41:46

13d ago41:46

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"Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield, relaxing storytelling 31:36

6d ago31:36

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302 - A Sunday afternoon in a most idyllic place, idyllic save for the loneliness of Miss Brill . . . Tuck in for this poignant (autobiographical?) story from the New Zealand author loved 'round the world despite her early passing.

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820) 20:25

14d ago20:25

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Embark on a ghostly ride through the misty pages of American literature as we delve into Washington Irving's early 19th-century classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This episode of Sleep with Classic Books takes you to the remote hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a spectral figure known as the Headless Horseman haunts the town's quiet lan…

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James | Week 1 46:09

20d ago46:09

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"Kindred Spirits" by Truman Capote, relaxing storytelling 32:31

20d ago32:31

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301 - Tuck in for a fascinating convo between these two . . . Mrs. Rittenhouse: ". . . he fell an enormous distance from over the bridge railing to the river . . ." Mrs. Green: "Had it been I - well, he might have had a little help getting over the rail."

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Episode 144: Alien w/ special guest Josiah Mansfield 2:21:06

14d ago2:21:06

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On this extra special episode, Aaron's little brother Josiah joins to discuss 1979's science fiction horror masterpiece "Alien" directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. They talk about their personal experiences with the movie including their first exposure to it and what they take away from the film. They also get into how it helped c…

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The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter (1809) 22:28

17d ago22:28

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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…

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TEASER: The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1834) 5:01

20d ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …

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The Power of Friendship | Week 3 56:20

25d ago56:20

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How did God speak to you today? 08/25/24 | Pastor Paul Mints Support the showBy TCAL Church

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"Across the Bridge" by Graham Greene, relaxing storytelling 48:14

20d ago48:14

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300 - Everything would have been different if he would have just made it . . . "Across the Bridge." Tuck in for this slightly twisted, classic tale.

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831) 23:48

24d ago23:48

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Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of love, loss and the power of human spirit, set in medieval Paris. Our latest episode features "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. This episode journeys through the cobblestone lanes of 1831, providing a radical transformation of the classic narrative into a poignant exploration of societal unconscious…

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The Power of Friendship | Week 2 55:36

1M ago55:36

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How did God speak to you today? 08/16/2024 | Pastor Paul Mints Support the showBy TCAL Church

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Episode 143: Dolls 1:59:40

27d ago1:59:40

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On this episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek cover 1987's killer toy flick "Dolls" directed by Stuart Gordon. They talk about the role of toys as a childhood attachment and gateway to fantasy, the exploration of younger generations moving away from toys, and the strange juxtaposition of kindertrauma and adult horror through the movie. They also …

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"The Idol House of Astarte," part 2, by Agatha Christie, relaxing storytelling 32:28

27d ago32:28

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299 - Who -- or WHAT -- killed Sir Richard Haydon? Tuck in for the conclusion of this Miss Marple mystery.

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TEASER: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814) 5:01

1M ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dive into the rich literary world of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" in this latest episode of Sleep with Cla…

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The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841) 34:34

1M ago34:34

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Brace yourselves – the wilderness of 19th century North America awaits you. Our episode takes us deep into a heart-stirring saga about a society wrestling against the inevitable onset of progress, steeped in the untamed grandeur of the American wilderness. Our tale is "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper. Feel the ceaseless brush be…

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The Power of Friendship | Week 1 38:37

1M ago38:37

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Episode 34: Jim Phelan & Dorothee Birke — Ali Smith’s “Text for the Day” 45:43

1M ago45:43

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Dorothee Birke discuss Ali Smith’s short story, “Text for the Day,” from her 1995 collection, Free Love and Other Stories. Dorothee Birke is professor for Anglophone Literatures at the University of Innsbruck, and her many areas of expertise include the history of the novel, reading a…

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"The Idol House of Astarte" by Agatha Christie, Part 1, Relaxing Storytelling 36:09

1M ago36:09

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298 - Step into the forest and prepare yourself to solve another tantalizing mystery from the Queen of Crime! Can YOU unlock it before Miss Marple?

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) 25:51

1M ago25:51

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Welcome to 'Sleep with Classic Books', the podcast that reanimates the spirit of literary giants, one classic at a time. In this enthralling episode, we delve into the very core of the gothic horror genre, exploring the electrifying masterpiece, Frankenstein. In the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley embarked on a literary journey that culminated in Fran…

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Songs of Jesus | Week 10 40:17

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How did God speak to you today? 8/4/24 | Pastor Brian Swiggart Support the showBy TCAL Church

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James Baldwin's "The Bell of Atri" and "The Endless Tale" 34:58

1M ago34:58

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297 - Don't we all have an obligation to care for our voiceless animal friends? Tuck in for this significant author's retelling of two treasured tales.

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Episode 142: Tetsuo: The Iron Man w/ special guest Jonathan Nowacki 2:19:13

1M ago2:19:13

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Jonathan returns in the guest seat to discuss 1989's Japanese experimental sci-fi body horror movie "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" directed, written, produced, and edited by Shinya Tsukamoto in his first first feature length film with Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek. They get into the themes or lack thereof, personal interpretations of what's happening in the m…

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Songs of Jesus | Week 9 36:32

2M ago36:32

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811) 23:58

2M ago23:58

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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …

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Trailer: Sleep with Classic Books 0:21

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Songs of Jesus | Week 8 44:14

2M ago44:14

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Episode 33: Jim Phelan & Brian McAllister — Juliana Spahr’s “Gentle Now Don’t Add to Heartache” 49:48

2M ago49:48

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Brian McAllister discuss Juliana Spahr’s 2005 poem, “Gentle Now Don’t Add to Heartache.” Brian McAllister is Assistant Professor of English at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. McAllister’s areas of expertise include modern and contemporary literature, po…

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Episode 141: Cronos 2:09:06

2M ago2:09:06

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On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle Guillermo del Toro's first feature film and independent horror movie "Cronos" from 1992. They talk about Ron Perlman's casting in a Spanish language horror movie, del Toro's intention for this being his first feature, and how this provides the blueprint for del Toro's filmography. They also get into the natur…

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Putting Out Your First Feature with James Insalaco 54:32

2M ago54:32

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On the show today I’m talking with James Insalaco, who made his first feature, a comedy entitled Will Reading, on a shoestring budget over eighteen months. This is one of those DIY stories of a filmmaker putting together a self-funded project with available resources and friends as cast and crew. I think this is a great way to approach a first feat…

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Songs of Jesus | Week 7 55:56

2M ago55:56

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Songs of Jesus | Week 6 46:41

2M ago46:41

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"The Locket" by Kate Chopin 36:39

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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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Episode 140: Silver Bullet 2:23:59

3M ago2:23:59

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On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 1985's horror film "Silver Bullet" directed by Dan Attias and adapted from Stephen King's 1983 novella "Cycle of the Werewolf." They talk about the surprising darker themes present in the flick, the creativity of Stephen King bleeding through, and the interesting character reveal of the villain. They also dis…

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Songs of Jesus | Week 5 45:17

3M ago45:17

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

3M ago42:39

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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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Songs of Jesus | Week 4 56:55

3M ago56:55

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

3M ago48:55

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

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Episode 139: Midsommar w/ special guest Heather Murray 2:31:46

3M ago2:31:46

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Aaron's wife Heather returns to the show to discuss 2019's folk horror film "Midsommar" written and directed by Ari Aster. They talk about whether or not the morality of Dani's choices in the ending matter, what it means to find true freedom, and "The Wicker Man's" massive influence on this film and folk horror as a whole. They also get into the va…

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Songs of Jesus | Week 3 | Father’s Day 53:47

3M ago53:47

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

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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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Episode 32: Jim Phelan & Daphna Erdinast-Vulcan — Katherine Mansfield’s “The Fly” 48:08

3M ago48:08

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Daphna Edrinast-Vulcan discuss Katherine Mansfield’s 1922 short story, “The Fly.” Daphna Erdinast-Vulcan is Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Haifa. Her main areas of scholarly interest are modernism and the modernist novel, Joseph Conrad, Mikhail Bakht…