The Cultured Bumpkin

Ms Jackson is normally known for much darker stuff, but this one is a real knee slapper! 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 The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (...

The poem on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in New York City Harbor. For longer readings from the classics, as well as LIVE recordings, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A

Even if you're getting old, your best days can be ahead of you! An encouraging classic by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. 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 The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD...

A classic tale of man vs nature by Jack London. 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 The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): ........

A lovely poem by one of America's greatest 20th century poets. Ode to a Mockingbird on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7KXwQrt0682hvlINNyfl1z?si=fb35eae6bf2c4504 Ode to a Mockingbird on Youtube - https://youtu.be/5LBrEEfNfoI For voiceovers, voiceover coaching, or speaking engagements, check out: www.jakephillips.us

In 1854, two Chinese gangs face off in a medieval style battle in California during the Gold Rush. If you enjoyed this. please subscribe on whatever platform you're hearing this! I'd appreciate it! For more, longer reading of classic literature, check out my YOUTUBE channel The Cultured Bumpkin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A Also, to book me for your voiceover project, V...

If you enjoyed this, please “like” the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A You can Subscribe to my sleep podcast Ode to a Mockingbird, here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakephillips116 To support The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio...

Ever wonder why unlucky sailors are called "a Jonah"? Here's the story. It's an ancient seafaring tale which has been told down through the centuries, including Jesus Christ. Here it is read by voice actor Jake Phillips from the King James Bible and set to the music of John Busby. If you enjoyed this, be sure to subscribe!! If you enjoyed this, please “like” the video and subscribe to The Cultured...

A classic mourning the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Get Leaves of Grass here: https://amzn.to/3V7Uvly 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 The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FRE...

A fun look at one of the famous con men of the post Civil War American West as told by Robert Wallace in his TIME LIFE Old West series (from "The Miners") 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 The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, s...

I'm not sure what I think of Yeats... what about you? 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 The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon  (just $3 bucks a month):   https://...

A quick comparison of the opening sentences of The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, and William Faulkner's Absalom! Absalom! If you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe for more! Also, check out The Cultured Bumpkin for much more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep p...

The Sick Rose by William Blake 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 The Cultured Bumpkin 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/TheCult...

A beautiful love poem by the amazing EB Browning. If you enjoyed this, please “like” the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A Hi! I’m Jake Phillips and I’m a professional voice actor . IF YOU NEED A VOICE-OVER FOR: Commercials, Narrations, Audiobooks or Anything requiring a human voice! Then you've come to...

Pride and Prejudice (and Magnolia's) by Jane Austen A southern narration of Miss Jane's beloved classic. You can listen to my complete "Pride and Prejudice" audiobook here: https://youtu.be/USgdkwew-r4 If you enjoyed this, please “like” the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. Hi! I’m Jake Phillips and I’m a professional voice actor . IF YOU NEED A VOICE-OVER FO...

In this special episode, hear Tracy Van Dolder's "The Lamb" If you enjoyed this, check out www.witnessesaudio.com to hear the entire series for free. Also check out www.theculturedbumpkin.com follow on Youtube and other socials.

Another beautiful Poe love poem with classical imagery. Be sure to check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube and join in for LIVE poetry and/or literature reading! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A If you enjoyed this, please “like” the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. Hi! I’m Jake Phillips and I’m a professional voice actor . IF YOU N...

This is a great poem for anyone going through mental anguish of some kind. To join my live readings on Youtube, check out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To connect about voiceover work visit www.jakephillips.us or email me directly at jakephillips116@gmail.com

A poem for anyone who's ever lost someone. Author Unknown. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content (here and on YOUTUBE! I do lots of LIVE readings and such over there and it's always fun to connect: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A Hi! I’m Jake Phillips and I’m a professional voice actor . IF YOU NEED A VOICE-OVER FOR: Comm...

A beautiful Emily Dickinson classic. To hear more poetry, subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin on YOUtube and join me for a live! If you enjoyed this, please “like” the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. Hi! I’m Jake Phillips and I’m a professional voice actor . IF YOU NEED A VOICE-OVER FOR: Commercials, Narrations, Audiobooks or Anything requiring a human voice!...

In this episode we chat with the fascinating Melissa Ratliff, a Florida journalist, about a wide range of historical subjects. Check out Melissa's History Podcast "God's Favorites" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gods-favorites-a-history-podcast/id1583583841 Follow Melissa on Tiktok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissafairlady?lang=en For more info on saving the Sundowner visit: www.sun...

In this episode we chat with high school literature teacher Melanie Murray about why you should check out Shakespeare, and alot of other literary topics. She's a true literature aficianado and so much fun to talk to! You can follow her on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurseratchett17 (please tell her that you heard about her on The Cultured Bumpkin!) And see the video version of this podcast...

A poem by Edgar Allan Poe. To watch a live poetry reading and make requests, check out some of my LIVEs on The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube. Also there's alot of otherstuff with a visual aspect that isnt on here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A For cool Poe merch that I designed, check www.theculturedbumpkin.com

A high-ranking church official finds his authority questioned by three hermits and their unorthodox, yet strangely profound, approach to prayer. Check out https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com for more!

On this episode we wrap up A Christmas Carol with Scrooge's delightful Christmas Day. To hear the whole thing at once, check it out on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/IkquPtv_ycc?si=PW8QlGZ4qc2i85bq Also, check out https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com for great gift ideas on literature themed wearables and such. Thanks for listening!