Reading Cadence

The sweet taste of venom runs deep from the lips of the unexpected and concealed motives of a surprising ally, and the true heir to the Bezukhov Fortune is pitted between two determined parties. What fun!  0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 21 21:13 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 22 33:54 - Brief Discussion Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.or...

Boiled chicken or cutlet? The lines certainly get blurred between teacher and pupil on more than one dimension in this extensive excerpt of Mr. Hartright's commentary. 0:00 - Intro to today's "The Woman In White" (TWIW) Readings 0:26 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 8 40:09 - Brief notes and conclusion Acknowledgements: "The Woman In White" by Wilkie Collins (1859) https://www.gutenberg.org/file...

If anyone can get me hyped up for a war with Bonaparte, it's Leo Tolstoy! Followed up in turn by some intriguing glances and audacious romantic statements by Natasha, concluding with a (excuse the pun) breath-taking dance! 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 19 9:53 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 20 24:30 - Brief Discussion Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.g...

Today I note things I never wish to hear come out of my boss's mouth. One of which is to get into a conversation as to whether or not there was a way to redesign a baby's formation in the womb to resemble more closely a naked cherub. 0:00 - Intro to today's "The Woman In White" (TWIW) Readings 0:53 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 7 20:08 - Brief notes and conclusion Acknowledgements: "The Woman...

We all need a Countess Rostova friendship in our lives as well as a Marya Dmitrievna one, no matter how contrasting in personality these two individuals are. But they're needed in equal measure, not a la carte.  0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 17 5:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 18 21:44 - Brief Discussion Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenbe...

Do you often struggle to communicate to someone the thought, "I think you're absolutely gorgeous...except for your face!" without hurting their feelings? Well, struggle no longer! Our author, Wilkie Collins, has managed this feat in - not one, but two - 12-sentence paragraphs! 0:00 - Intro to today's "The Woman In White" (TWIW) Readings 2:30 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 5 7:32 - The dramatic...

The mood is set as we root for who will obtain the Bezukhov Fortune. For now, just let the man die, and let the carnage commence! My vote is Pierre. 0:00 - Intro & Recap 1:03 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 15 11:58 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 16 24:15 - Brief Discussion Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0015 This e...

An oddly regimented dentist has his hands full of monster teeth, and on the back of a thriving Wisconsin economy full of cranberries lay the pipes of an old house. And, hey! We're reading original works from the 21st Century! 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Dramatic Reading of "Dentist For Monsters" part 1 3:46 - Dramatic Reading of a poem about old pipes 6:16 - Discussion & Outro Acknowledgements: "Denti...

Our unemployed artist receives a $15/hr job (with inflation), and he also teaches us why taking a long walk alone at night can unintentionally advance a plot line. O man...er, woman. 0:00 - Intro to today's "The Woman In White" (TWIW) Readings 1:54 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 3 24:19 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 4 45:49 - Brief notes and conclusion Acknowledgements: "The Woman In Whit...

Oh, to be a child again...when stalking your love interest was considered "cute and adorable," and when kissing someone was the most scandalous act you could think to do with them. 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 0:25 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 13 6:03 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 14 16:27 - Brief Discussion & Outro Acknowledgments: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/file...

A multiple-perspectives mystery begins with... an out of work artist. What's new? Mystery solved. That was easy. 0:00 - Intro to The Woman In White (TWIW) 1:31 - The dramatic reading of TWIW 12:11 - Until next time... Acknowledgements: "The Woman In White" by Wilkie Collins (1859) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/583/583-h/583-h.htm This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with a...

Tolstoy attempts to toy with our emotions by introducing us to young love...incidentally we also learn how NOT to parent. 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 01:33 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 11 07:39 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 12 16:42 - Brief Discussion & Outro Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0011 Credit to https://...

Is the government really listening to every word you say? Rumpelstiltskin was the first recorded victim. 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - The Grimm Reading Of Rumpelstiltskin 8:05 - Discussing some troubling opportunities missed by Stilts 11:00 - Introducing our next reading venture References: From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884) https://www.pitt.edu/...

Pierre decides to...well...be Pierre. And he may just be the favorite (illegitimate) son that inherits the family fortune. 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 0:23 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 9 15:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 10 28:34 - Brief Discussion & Outro Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0007 Credit to https://w...

Another classic, "Little Snow-White", or, "How To Take Advantage Of A Seven Year-Old's Stupidity."  Take your pick. 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - The Grimm Reading Of Snow White 21:51 - Disturbing and Fun Things from the Story 37:05 - Outro & Fanfare References: From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884) https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm053.html C...

Somehow these chapters compelled me to talk about Britney Spears and give marriage advice! Yikes! 0:00 - Intro & Pod Cleaning 2:34 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 7 9:39 - On Britney Spears and Unequal Relationships 15:12 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 8 23:32 - Sage marriage advice from an unmarried man 27:36 - Outro & Fanfare Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gut...

This fairy tale is a podiatrist's delight and nightmare at the same time! 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 0:30 - Dramatic Reading of "Cinderella" 16:51 - The value(lessness) of sacrifice 30:06 - Conclusion & Fanfare References: From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884) https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm021.html Credit to https://www. FesliyanStudi...

This life is just not for me...said Prince Andrew! What inspired the voice I give him? 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 0:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 6 of War & Peace 10:17 - My Inspiration for the voice of Prince Andrew 13:35 - Outro & Fanfare Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004 Credit to https://www. Fes...

The story you've all come to know and love of childhood abandonment. 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 1:12 - Hansel & Gretel dramatic reading 19:02 - Let's Discuss, Shall We? 23:38 - Outro & Fanfare References: From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884) https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm015.html Credit to https://www. FesliyanStudios.com for the...

The impassioned defense of Napolean by Pierre caused me to jump into my own Ted Talk. 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 0:27 - Excitable Reading of Chapter V 14:21 - Thoughts on the Chapter 16:03 - My Ted Talk 18:59 - Outro Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004 Credit to https://www. FesliyanStudios.com for the backgr...

...Missed opportunity for a sequel as to what happened inside the wolf's stomach after consuming Red and Grandma. 0:00 - Intro & Fanfare 0:35 - The dramatic reading of "Little Red Cap" 7:53 - Discussion of story and potential thrilling sequel??? 13:14 - Concluding Thoughts & Outro to another uplifting Fairytale References: From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. variant sourc...

It's been a while...but we're back, baby! 0:00 - Intro and Fanfare to Pseudo-Episode 11 0:47 - Reading of Ch. 3 of War & Peace 11:40 - Reading of Ch. 4 of War & Peace 22:04 - Brief Discussion over these last 2 chapters 23:23 - Concluding thoughts and fanfare Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004 Credit...

I don't just hear voices. I hear personalities as well. 0:00 - Intro and Fanfare to Ch. 2 of War & Peace 1:25 - Reading Aloud Ch. 2 10:50 - Discussing the personalities 15:08 - Conclusion Acknowledgements: "War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004 Credit to https://www. FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to htt...

Should you impersonate a ghost? Can you revive a lifeless body by sleeping next to it? Jacob and Wilhelm decided to transcribe this fairy tale to address these tough questions. 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Reading of "The Story of A Boy Who Went Forth To Learn Fear" 26:21 - Discussing why a fireside chat is sometimes a bad thing. 31:59 - Conclusion References: From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales,...

Well, folks. Let's just say, we're going to be cautious. Because I'm not as wealthy as Anna Pavlovna. 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Explanation and New Content 3:09 - A legal reading of Ch. 1 17:56 - Reflection and Notes 20:46 - Concluding Musings References & Acknowledgements: Credit to https://www. FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects...