The Cultured Bumpkin

Robert Frost recounts a seasonal occurrence in this classic. To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/RIW...

Miss Emily contemplates mortality in this memorable piece. . . .To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/...

In this episode we'll hear the incredible Chris Tester narrate an American classic by Walt Whitman. Chris is a classically trained, London based actor, voice actor, and coach who you can follow on social and book for your own voiceover projects. See the Tiktok post that introduced me to Chris: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisnaturallyrp/video/7153634412113054982 Visit Chris's web site to hear his dem...

Robert Frost lightheartedly speculates on the end of the world in this short little poem. . . .To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original wor...

Here's a short poem by ol W.B. about passing along advice to someone younger... . . . To get “Edgar Allen Poe Poems & Tales” on Audible: Poe Audiobook To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original wor...

In this episode we'll hear Paul's letter to the Romans in in entirety. It really is a must read/listen to understand Western thought, culture, and literature.

In this episode we check out John Milton for the first time (i think!) on The Cultured Bumpkin and hear his thoughts on Time. . . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://...

A classic tale of man against nature

Here's a an outstanding rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's classic narrated by Antonio Roberts. A re-run from May, 2021. . . . To get “Edgar Allen Poe Poems & Tales” on Audible: Poe Audiobook To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos...

The Declaration of Independence is among the the most influential documents in U.S. history, and probably modern history. However, alot of people couldn't tell you what it says! Here's your chance to hear it out in it's entirety as a case for breaking from Great Britain is laid out. . .As mentioned in the intro, here is the link to "The American Revolution" from the Great Battles for Boys series:...

In this episode who are graced by the vocal talents of Abigail Reno who reads Poe's Ulalume. . . .to book her for your voiceover or audiobook project, or to connect on social media, check out her web site: https://www.abigailreno.com/

This episode features a hilarious short story by Oscar Wilde. I really had fun with this one and I hope you enjoy it. . . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be...

Hey there! It's been a nice 2 week break after posting every day for 90 days, but I'm back. I won't do another "every day" sprint for a little bit, but I will defintely be planning to post regularly/ Thanks so much to everyone who has left a review over the past couple weeks! Thanks for listening. You have no idea how much I appreciate you. . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://...

I took a break last week, and plan to cut back to a couple or three episodes of the summer in order to do some longer stuff, but I'm sure I'll do another 90 day "sprint" soon! Here Henry W Longfellow with another humdinger1 . . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few palt...

79 years ago today, thousands of young American, British, Canadian, ANZAC, and other soldiers fought the Germans in northern France to stop the Nazi war machine. They won, although at great cost. Today we'll read General Eisenhower's pre-invasion letter to the men about to go into combat... Thanks for listening!

Jude doesn't mince words and gets right to the point. Here's his epistle which makes up the last book of the New Testament.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow describes a sunrise in this beautiful little poem. . . . . . To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIW3WQ0IWRk To becom...

In this short story, Mark Twain breaks down the mechanics of how to get a laugh. If you've ever seen The Andy Griffith Show, part of this might remind you of one of the ghost stories Andy told around the campfire the night before Barney and Gomer got lost in the woods! Enjoy! . . . . . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Ex...

A moving poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

This lovely little mid 19th century gem from Emily Bronte perfectly encapsulates my feelings about the weather. Enjoy! (This is a replay from December 2022, but so many new listeners have joined since then, I wanted to share it again!) . . . To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for...

When I was a kid I watched "Anne of Green Gables" and heard Anne Shirley recite this poem in front of her her (or at least part of it). I was smitten! Here's "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes (published in 1906). Thank you so much to Tirzah for her contribution to Buy Me A Coffee! That'll help pay two months worth of web hosting. Hurray! , To be cool like Tirzah and support The Cultured Bumpkin, ch...

U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Tyler Parten was a friend of mine, and I'd like to introduce you to him this Memorial Day... For more on Tyler's life and legacy, please visit: http://www.thetylerpartenfoundation.com/Foundation.html

This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible, and the "blind man" is one of the wittiest guys anywhere in there. I find this story funny and heartwarming, and I hope you will too. To hear me read the Gospel According to John in it's entirety, clicke here: https://youtu.be/oOH5N80fonM

I don't know if this was an actual Wesley rule, or whether she just made this up, but either way, here's some awesome advice by Ella Wheeler Wilcox on living well. . . . . . . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me t...

I've had several friends pass recently, and this poem brought some wonderful faces to mind. Hope you enjoy... . . . . . . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://www.yout...