Show overview
The Classic Tales Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 311 episodes. That works out to roughly 280 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 1087th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 1h 6m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Fiction show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 38 episodes already out so far this year. Published by B.J. Harrison.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 311 episodesEp. 1138, The Yellow Sign, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE
Ep. 1137, The Indian Summer of an Uncle, by P.G. Wodehouse
Ep. 1136, The Adventure of the Yellow Face, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Ep. 1135, Jeeves and the Old School Chum, by P.G. Wodehouse
Ep. 1134, The Furnished Room, by O. Henry VINTAGE
Ep. 1133, Jeeves and the Love that Purifies, by P.G. Wodehouse
Ep. 1132, The Squaw, by Bram Stoker VINTAGE
Ep. 1131, Jeeves and the Kid Clementina, by P.G. Wodehouse
Ep. 1130, The Moonlit Road, by Ambrose Bierce VINTAGE
Ep. 1129, Jeeves and the Spot of Art, by P.G. Wodehouse
Ep. 1128, Aladdin, Part 5 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
S20 Ep 1127Ep. 1127, Jeeves and the Dog McIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse
Bertie had one job – keep Aunt Agatha's prized terrier McIntosh safe while she is away. Can Jeeves rally round when the worst happens? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Well, you've heard me talk a lot about The Audiobook Library Card. It's like Netflix for audiobooks, you can listen all you want, 18 years of recordings, there's tons of stuff, yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, I'm so happy to announce that now it's possible to buy multiple licenses and SHARE THE AUDIOBOOK LIBRARY CARD with your nearest and dearest. Maybe you're a family with a few bookworms who commute. Maybe you're a tutor with students who struggle to read. Maybe you're a therapist whose clients have trouble sleeping. Whatever the case, now you can extend the wonders of unlimited listening of the Classic Tales Library to your kith, kin, colleagues and compatriots. And the introductory prices are outrageously low. Like, five licenses for $19.99/month. Five. And it just gets better from there. Again, it's the best deal on the internet. Once you buy a subscription, we'll set you up to share with the people on your plan. Cancel anytime. It's a smorgasbord of listening enjoyment for all your friends and relations. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and subscribe today. Now for our Word for the Week, by Ambrose Bierce. In this segment, we hear from the Devil's Lexicographer himself, as he delivers one of his caustic definitions. The Word for the Week is Prescription, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: PRESCRIPTION, n. A physician's guess at what will best prolong the situation with least harm to the patient Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now, Jeeves and the Dog McIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1126Ep. 1126, Aladdin, Part 4 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
Aladdin continues to cut up a rug, as we journey through The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. A lot of people tell me that they can tell that I love every story I record. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. Thousands of hours at your beck and call. No limits. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. Be sure to check in on Fridays for the Word of the Week from Ambrose Bierce, and a short story from P.G. Wodehouse. And now, "Aladdin, Part 3 of 5", from the Arabian Nights Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1125Ep. 1125, Jeeves and the Song of Songs, by P.G. Wodehouse
When Bertie's penchant for singing in the bath lands him in hot water, will Jeeves step in to aid the young master? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Thousands of hours of classic audiobooks personally curated and performed. Many have won awards and gained acclaim from critics and listeners alike. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for $9.99 a month and get access to it all. Download and listen all you like – no limits. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Now for our Word for the Week, by Ambrose Bierce. In this segment, we hear from the Devil's Lexicographer himself, as he delivers one of his caustic definitions. The Word for the Week is Opportunity, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: OPPORTUNITY, n. A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment. Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now, Jeeves and the Song of Songs, by P.G. Wodehouse Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1124Ep. 1124, Aladdin, Part 3 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
Aladdin's adventures continue as we journey through The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. A lot of people tell me that they can tell that I love every story I record. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. Thousands of hours at your beck and call. No limits. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. Be sure to check in on Fridays for the Word of the Week from Ambrose Bierce, and a short story from P.G. Wodehouse. And now, "Aladdin, Part 3 of 5", from the Arabian Nights Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1123Ep. 1123, The Inferiority Complex of Old Sippy, by P.G. Wodehouse
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the surefire cure for an inferiority complex is a Chinese vase, a violent accident, and a bag of flour - not necessarily in that order. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Thousands of hours of classic audiobooks personally curated and performed. Many have won awards and gained acclaim from critics and listeners alike. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for $9.99 a month and get access to it all. Download and listen all you like – no limits. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Now for our Word for the Week, by Ambrose Bierce. In this segment, we hear from the Devil's Lexicographer himself, as he delivers one of his caustic definitions. The Word for the Week is Longevity, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: LONGEVITY, n. Uncommon extension of the fear of death Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now, The Inferiority Complex of Old Sippy, by P.G. Wodehouse Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1122Ep. 1122, Aladdin, Part 2 of 5, from the Arabian Nights VINTAGE
The magic lamp gets the spit-and-polish treatment. The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. A lot of people tell me that they can tell that I love every story I record. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. Thousands of hours at your beck and call. No limits. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. Be sure to check in on Fridays for the Word of the Week from Ambrose Bierce, and a short story from Arthur Conan Doyle. And now, "Aladdin, Part 2 of 5", from the Arabian Nights Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1121Ep. 1121, Jeeves and the Impending Doom, by P.G. Wodehouse
Can Bertie save Bingo Little from the scandalous results of his own negligence? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Thousands of hours of classic audiobooks personally curated and performed. Many have won awards and gained acclaim from critics and listeners alike. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for $9.99 a month and get access to it all. Download and listen all you like – no limits. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Now for our Word for the Week, by Ambrose Bierce. In this segment, we hear from the Devil's Lexicographer himself, as he delivers one of his caustic definitions. The Word for the Week is Language, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guarding another's treasure. Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now for something completely different. Happy days are here again. A new volume of Jeeves stories has just hit the public domain in the US. So, sit back, relax, and listen to a story featuring our favorite man servant, Jeeves. And now, Jeeves and the Impending Doom, by P.G. Wodehouse Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1120Ep. 1120, Aladdin, Part 1 of 5, from The Arabian Nights VINTAGE
In the great empire of China, an African Magician seeks to deceive a young wastrel to do his devious bidding. The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. A lot of people tell me that they can tell that I love every story I record. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. Thousands of hours at your beck and call. No limits. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. Be sure to check in on Fridays for the Word of the Week from Ambrose Bierce, and a short story from Arthur Conan Doyle. And now, "Aladdin, Part 1 of 5", from the Arabian Nights Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
S20 Ep 1119Ep. 1119, The New Catacomb, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Can Kennedy convince Burger, his fellow student, to show him his secret discovery? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Thousands of hours of classic audiobooks personally curated and performed. Many have won awards and gained acclaim from critics and listeners alike. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for $9.99 a month and get access to it all. Download and listen all you like – no limits. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. I've discovered a new and easier way to listen to the audiobooks downloaded from the store, through the Audiobook Library Card or otherwise – it's the PocketBook App. It's just a little more intuitive than the KyBook app, and it's available for iPhone and Android. Links can be found in the show notes. I've also made a new video walkthrough so you can see how easy it is to download and listen using Pocketbook. Feel free to check it out. Last week we introduced a little segment called the Word for the Week, by Ambrose Bierce. In this segment, we hear from the Devil's Lexicographer himself, as he delivers one of his caustic definitions. The Word for the Week is Impiety, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: IMPIETY, n, Your intolerance toward my deity Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now, The New Catacomb, by Arthur Conan Doyle Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook: