The Cultured Bumpkin

On this episode we talk with author of the Green Ember series, S.D. Smith. We also hear an excerpt from his audiobook version of Helmer in the Dragon Tomb (which I narrated and which is available on Audible and other platforms: https://amzn.to/4eNEzPi ) To read the first book in the Green Ember series, you can start here: https://amzn.to/3S3UbFH You can also find Green Ember books and merch here:...

Today I hope you'll remember the men and women who have laid down their lives for our freedom. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe for more

Poe's pandemic classic... Read by Jake Phillips on his new mic. Thank you to my Patrons for the upgrade! This will allow me to make more content as summer comes on! If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poe...

First published in 1839,, here in audiobook form is Edgar Allan Poe's THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. You can also subscribe on Youtube to hear full audiobooks, live poetry readings, and audiobook recording livestreams.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To suppo...

Mary Parkinson joins me to narrate this light hearted, 19th century classic by Oscar Wilde. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  Also, check me out on Youtube for longer, full length classic novels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems,...

A western set in the rugged Sierras of California during the Gold Rush, Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" (1869) is a quintessential example of American Regionalism. It explores themes of hidden virtue, the cruelty of "civilized" morality, and the indifference of nature. Read by Jake Phillips For full audiobooks and short story collections, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube:  https...

A mysterious boy causes chaos down at the kindergarten. Mary Parkinson guest narrates. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3...

Author, actor, and military veteran Juan Corrigan joins me to talk about his book Betrayed by Politics. It's available at this affiliate link: https://streamyard.com/7kwj83aptw If you enjoyed this please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin! To support the show and hear my classic audiobook narrations, check out my Patreon at: patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin

If you're like me, you say dumb stuff from time to time in unexpected social interactions, and this story is terrifyingly (and hilariously) real. To join David and I in The Voice Acting Academy, here: https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Try it for FREE for a week! It's awesome and we have alot of fun in there. For an ad-free listening expe...

A man with a stutter seeks treatment for it. Featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson for everyone except the narrator and George. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A    To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes,...

A lady misunderstands a "murder mystery" that she picks up in her travels, featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson. Classic Thurber humor. Follow Mary on her Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd4qoWXVOMI For full length audiobooks, sleep podcasts, poetry readings, and live readings, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y4...

Over the Christmas holidays I recorded this lovely little kid's book and thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope you'll check out the rest of it on my Youtube channel! https://youtu.be/PurSUpp_rno To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Want to lear...

Here's chapter 1 of Jane Austen's rom-com masterpiece Pride and Prejudice narrated in American southern. Stay tuned for the audio drama! Hear the whole audiobook for FREE on The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube: https://youtu.be/USgdkwew-r4 Email me for the audio drama audition sides at: jakephillips116@gmail.com If you don't have a studio, watch this short video on how to submit: https://youtu.be/HDgl8ps...

On this episode I had the honor of talking with Nick Tuckett from the UK about the joys of live theatre. Nick is a real rennaissance man with a wide range of genuine interests and a wonderfully broad knowledge base. Til next time in Bath! You can see the video of the conversation, here: https://youtube.com/live/C2LpqLClhhE?feature=share (This is the uncensored version, FYI) You can follow Nick's g...

I first heard this as a kid watching Anne of Green Gables. Check the video and Brittany's art, here: https://youtu.be/V9BfvuKzrLc If you enjoyed this, please subscribe and tell a friend! Thanks for listening.

A Washington Irving classic. A creepy comedy that's fun for the whole family! If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A  To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a m...

Note: while this is from 1904 ,there are descriptions of combat in some detail. Just letting you know! Enjoy! Recorded this week for the Relearn app and reposted here with permission. www.relearn.org f you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A  For AD-FREE listening of full audiobook...

A classic detective novel. If you're a Sherlock fan, which case is your favorite? To hear the whole audiobook on Youtube for FREE, check here: To enjoy unlimited ad-free listening and to support the show, check out The Cultured Bumpkin Patreon To start making money with your voice, check out The Voice Acting Academy

A short audiobook that I did for the Relearn App and used here with permission. If you're interested in voice acting, check this out: https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71

Matt Conaghan joins me for a talk about all kinds of stuff, including his experience with James Joyce and his kids book, "Roland the Traveling Tumbleweed", at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4mryzgF (There's the very occasional "four letter word" in this episode, so keep that in mind if that sort of thing is objectionable to you!) You can follow Matt on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conajam...

In this episode, guest Narrator Jeremy Thompson reads EBB's How Do I Love Thee. Check out his Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/92sq0yWCxVM?si=Szlor5dZ93anmFvt If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for full length classic audiobook content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A  To sign up for my voiceover course, go here: www.j...

A (slightly) modernized retelling.of a G.A. Henty classic recorded for the Relearn App. Use JAKE20 at checkout for a discount. www.relearn.org To hear full length audiobooks that are too long for this podcast, check out The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube: and consider joining my Patreon for an ad-free listening experience and to support the show!  If you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscr...

Robert Frost is one of the first American poets that I ever heard, and I raelly like his stuff. I recently picked up a copy of his "Complete works" at a used bookstore in Jersey Village, TX and absolutely love it.   If you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A  For AD-FREE listening...

Classic horror from the best in the biz!  If you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A  For AD-FREE listening of full audiobooks and to support the channel, join my Patreon  ($3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin

Mary Oliver's poetry was wonderful.  If you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A  For AD-FREE listening of full audiobooks and to support the channel, join my Patreon  ($3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin