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The Classic Tales Podcast

The Classic Tales Podcast

B.J. Harrison 300 episodes Latest Jun 9, 2026

Every week, award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison 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.

Episodes

Ep. 1147, David Balfour, Part 1 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson Jun 12, 2026 57:06 Can David start to piece together a life while still wanted as an accomplice for the Appin Murder? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library card, you gain access to th
Ep. 1146, Kidnapped, Part 3 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE Jun 9, 2026 02:26:09 Can David and Alan make it to safety AND get David's miserly uncle to admit to having David kidnapped? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library c
Ep. 1145, The Traitor, by Baroness Orczy Jun 5, 2026 35:34 Will a traitor in the midst of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel betray their beloved leader? Baroness Orczy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Cl
Ep. 1144, Kidnapped, Part 2 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE Jun 2, 2026 02:36:12 On the run in the wild Scottish Highlands, can David and Alan evade the wily redcoats? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access
Ep. 1143, The Absence of Mr. Glass, by G.K. Chesterton May 29, 2026 39:27 Can Dr. Orion Hood help the ingenuous Father Brown solve a problem with one of his parishioners? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire
Ep. 1142, Kidnapped, Part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE May 26, 2026 02:25:15 Murder? Kidnapping? How low will the miserly Ebenezer Balfour stoop to keep his nephew David from his rightful inheritance? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad
Ep. 1141, The Maugham Obsession, by August Derleth May 22, 2026 26:56 How far will Maugham's obsession take him to create the "perfect" robot? August Derleth, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the ent
Ep. 1140, The Adventure of the Stock Broker's Clerk, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE May 19, 2026 42:38 Can Sherlock Holmes decipher exactly why a certain job offer is too good to be true?  Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library card, you gain access to
Ep. 1139, Tuppy Changes His Mind, by P.G. Wodehouse May 15, 2026 47:08 Against his better judgement, Bertie must rally round old Tuppy, who's been roped into a rivalrous rugby match. 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. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.   With the audiobook library card, you gain access t
Ep. 1138, The Yellow Sign, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE May 12, 2026 50:35 When casually looking out his window in Washington Square, Scott sees a cadaverous figure that gives him the impression of a plump white grave-worm. And Scott cannot unsee it. Robert W. Chambers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.    Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Ha
Ep. 1137, The Indian Summer of an Uncle, by P.G. Wodehouse May 8, 2026 40:22 The last thing this world needs is for the physically tone-deaf Uncle George to start thinking of matrimony. Can Bertie save humanity from certain embarrassment? 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. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.  
Ep. 1136, The Adventure of the Yellow Face, by Arthur Conan Doyle May 5, 2026 44:52 Can Sherlock Holmes help Grant Munro discover what secret his wife seems to be keeping from him? Arthur Conan Doyle, 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 H

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