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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.

  1. JUN 25

    Philip K. Dick: Veg

    Dr. Henry Harris has been called to the outpost for asteroid Y-3, humanity's first line of defense against a vast, strange galaxy, because there's a strange infection growing among the soldiers of the outpost: they think they're turning into plants. Adapted from "Piper in the Woods" by Philip K. Dick: (Warning, link NSFW as it contains a drawing of a nude alien) https://myths.link/piper

    36 min

  2. JUN 11

    The Island of Doctor Moreau: The Mark of the Beast (part 2 of 2)

    The secret of the island is out, and Doctor Moreau is close to his greatest achievement. Will Edward Pendrick make it home, and, if he manages to get away from the island of horrors, what sort of man will he be when he returns? Adapted from "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells. Connect with us on Discord: https://myth.links/discord Want ad-free episodes? Find us on Apple Podcasts or join the Myths and Legends membership at https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership NOTE: Ad-free episodes start with this and the next episode. I will work on getting the previous seasons uploaded, but currently it's just these two.

    42 min

  3. JUN 11

    The Island of Doctor Moreau: An Almost Religious Awe (part 1 of 2)

    When Edward Pendrick makes it into the lifeboat as the Lady Vain sinks, he thinks he's one of the lucky ones. Upon finding his way to the Island, populated with curious people, a reclusive genius, and his shamed assistant, he might question just how lucky he truly is. Adapted from "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells. Connect with us on Discord: https://myth.links/discord Want ad-free episodes? Find us on Apple Podcasts or join the Myths and Legends membership at https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership NOTE: Ad-free episodes start with this and the next episode. I will work on getting the previous seasons uploaded, but currently it's just these two.

    42 min

  4. 12/24/2024

    Special - Christmas Ghost Stories: Phantoms

    Hi! It's been awhile. Thanks for your patience. Today is a special episode and not the start of the next season, but a new season is coming in 2025. In Victorian England, they told ghost stories on Christmas. Today, we have three ghost stories from that era. The stories today were adapted by the Weisers from "The Old Portrait" by Hume Nisbet, "The Ghost's Summons" by Ada Buisson, and "Old Applejoy's Ghost" by Frank R. Stockton.  Links! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Twitter: https://x.com/fictionalpod Mastodon (might not be approved, yet): https://mstdn.social/@fictional

    49 min

  5. 12/01/2022

    Jack London: The You You Are

    Dr. Freddie Drummond is in a great position: a fulfilling job, a wonderful fiancée, and the respect of titans of industry. So...why is he going out at night, living a double life? Today's story was based on "South of the Slot" by Jack London.

    32 min

  6. 11/10/2022

    Time Enough at Last: One for the Books

    Someday Henry Bemis is going to do it. Sometime he is going to go to that wonderful, glorious place and live the life of his dreams. The place? Well, the public library, of course. But...today is not that day. -- Today's episode was inspired by "Time Enough at Last" by Lynn Venable.

    27 min

  7. 10/27/2022

    Nikolai Gogol: Nose Goes

    What happens when your nose leaves your face...and starts living a better life than you? Today's episode was adapted from the story "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol. You can find the full text here. -- Looking for something else to listen to? Check out Best of the Worst! It used to be a segment on this show. Now it's a weekly mini-cast. https://www.nextpod.com/botw-subscribe

    31 min

  8. 10/13/2022

    Edgar Allan Poe: Comorbid

    You receive a letter from an old friend. He isn't doing well. He invites you to visit him at his house. His house...that's eating him whole. Today's episode was inspired by "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.

    43 min
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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.

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  • Channel
    Nextpod
  • Creator
    Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | Nextpod
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017-2023 Nextpod, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Fictional
  • Provider
    Daniel Weiser

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