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The Classic Tales Podcast B.J. Harrison
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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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The Square Pegs, by Ray Bradbury
In a world where delusions become reality, what is the standard for sanity? Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we’re continuing our little foray into the world of classic science fiction.
The New York Times dubbed Ray Bradbury, “The writer most responsible for bringing modern science fiction into the literary mainstream”. While he wrote chiefly in the realm of speculative fiction, he also worked in other genres, including horror, mystery, and coming of age fiction.
His best-known works include the novel Fahrenheit 451, his collections of short stories, The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man, and the speculative horror novel Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Today’s story was first published in the pulp magazine, Thrilling Wonder Stories, in October 1948.
And now, The Square Pegs, by Ray Bradbury.
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The Stainless Steel Rat, by Harry Harrison
What do you call a con man in an advanced world of rocket ships, concrete, and stainless steel? A stainless steel rat. Harry Harrison, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Arsène Lupin Podcast is coming along. If you haven’t heard, I’ll be releasing the first collection of Lupin stories as its own show. Wednesdays are about to get even better.
And now for something completely different.
I thought we’d have a little bit of classic science fiction for a while. We’re starting with a short story by Harry Harrison. The Stainless Steel Rat is his most well-known story, along with the Deadworld series. Originally released in the August 1957 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, the noir style of the story helps us to immediately know our protagonist, and the world he inhabits. I hope you like it.
And now, The Stainless Steel Rat, by Harry Harrison
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Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner, by P.G. Wodehouse
How is Ukridge hoping to finagle his own wedding bells? PEPPO – the tonic that bucks you up! I don’t see a problem, here. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Ukridge Turns a Nasty Corner, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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The Exit of Battling Billson, by P.G. Wodehouse
What happens when you mix up Ukridge, Battling Billson, and a Welsh revival meeting? Let’s find out. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, The Exit of Battling Billson, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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The Long Arm of Looney Coote, by P.G. Wodehouse
What’s the most substantial thing that Ukridge can bring to a political campaign? Hopefully not scandal – anything but that. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, The Long Arm of Looney Coote, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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No Wedding Bells For Him, by P.G. Wodehouse
How much harm can be done by taking a simple car ride with a chummy chauffeur? Well, if Ukridge is involved, apparently, quite a bit. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, No Wedding Bells For Him, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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I’ve listened since Podcast Episode 12 many years ago. Throughout this audio journey, I’ve always found BJ’s voice acting/narration absolutely remarkable! Classic Tales from Episode 12 to now and all audiobooks BJ has done from the many Alan Quartermain adventures to Tarzan to Huck Finn to AC Doyle/Sherlock Holmes to Hunchback of Notre Dame as well as many others are all on my several iPod Classics 160GB and played daily. A Classic w/ a mono earplug, overnight, BJ stories covers, disguises the outrageous constant noise/ringing of tinnitis and helps me sleep.
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