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Walt Whitman- Cavalry Crossing A Ford 28.08.2019 4:44 ↓

Episode 62 features a Walt Whitman poem called "Cavalry Crossing a Ford" that is outstanding for its almost photograph like quality of a cavalry unit during the American Civil War.

Ryan Winfrey- The Life of Ryan: A Story About a Kid from Mississippi 22.08.2019 16:13 ↓

In this episode, Navy veteran, author, and speaker Ryan Winfrey reads an excerpt from his book about overcoming obstacles called "The Life of Ryan" Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Ryan-Story-About-Mississippi-ebook/dp/B07KMXNG8M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=life+of+ryan+ryan+winfrey&qid=1566509318&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Stephen Leacock- My Financial Career w/Glen Nuzzles 02.08.2019 7:55 ↓

Episode 60 is a hilarious story about an awkward guy who goes down to the bank to open an account, and is performed by the very funny Glen Nuzzles of Nuzzle House Audiobooks.

James Whitcomb Riley- When the Frost is On the Punkin 29.07.2019 5:02 ↓

In Episode 59, we hear a lovely James Whitcomb Riley about the onset of the autumn harvest and crip, cool mornings out in nature.

Edgar Allan Poe- The Raven w/Boyd Barrett 19.07.2019 20:49 ↓

In Episode 58 we chat with producer, writer, and actor Boyd Barrett and get a chance to hear an excerpt from his incredible audio drama about the life of Jesus called "Come and See." We'll hear him perform the Edgar Allan Poe classic, The Raven. Make sure you get the promo code mentioned in this episode to use at www.comeandseeaudio.com for a discount on the entire audio drama series. ("JC Jacobso...

Jean de La Fontaine-The Quarrel Between the Dogs and the Cats...w/Glen Nuzzles 17.07.2019 12:22 ↓

In Episode 57, "Glen Nuzzle" of the "Nuzzle House Audiobooks" podcast brings his crabby uncle narration style to this old classic by Jean de La Fontaine. Check out https://www.blubrry.com/nuzzle_house_audiobooks/ to hear more of Glen's work. ("JC Jacobson" is a stage name for alot of the voice acting that Jake Phillips does. You can contact him at jakephillips116@gmail.com or connect on Instagram...

Stephen Leacock- How to Live to Be 200 16.07.2019 8:48 ↓

In Episode 56, Canadian funny man Stephen Leacock dishes out heaping helpings of advice on exercise and eating.

Katie Speake- The Thief of Solarrhia 10.07.2019 23:06 ↓

Author Katie Speake joins us on Episode 55 to talk about her literary influences and creative process, and also explains how she and co-author Lauren Benson created their own world through the magic of the written word.

William Shakespeare- "The Quality of Mercy" w/Preston Scott 08.07.2019 4:57 ↓

On Episode 54, University of Memphis strength & conditioning coach Preston Scott reads from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice"

Rudyard Kipling- How the Camel Got His Hump 01.07.2019 7:56 ↓

In Episode 53, Rudyard Kipling, one of the greatest stories tellers of all time tells us how the Camel got his hump.

Lisa Kroger- Monster, She Wrote + Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 26.06.2019 19:55 ↓

On this Episode, author Lisa Kroger chats about a…

William Shakespeare- "All the World's a Stage" 26.06.2019 7:35 ↓

Episode 51 features two "takes" on Jaques' monolo…

Edgar Allan Poe- El Dorado 21.06.2019 3:46 ↓

Episode 50 features a poem that James Caan quoted…

Walt Whitman- Miracles 18.06.2019 3:12 ↓

Episode 49 features a poem by Walt Whitman that c…

Emily Dickinson- Real 12.06.2019 2:01 ↓

Episode 48 features a short poem by Emily Dickins…

Susan Glaspell- Freckles M'Grath 10.06.2019 21:30 ↓

Episode 47 features a funny story by Susan Glaspe…

Henry David Thoreau- from Walden 07.06.2019 6:27 ↓

Episode 46 features an excerpt from Thoreau's Wal…

Henry David Thoreau- Solitude from "Walden" 07.06.2019 6:27 ↓

Episode 46 features an excerpt from Thoreau's Wal…

William Shakespeare- Sonnet 116 04.06.2019 4:32 ↓

Shakespeare's influence on American literature is…

Edgar Allan Poe- Ulalume (w/Abigail Reno) 03.06.2019 12:59 ↓

Abigail Reno performs Edgar Allan Poe's Ulalume i…

Abraham Lincoln- The Gettysburg Address 28.05.2019 4:44 ↓

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have…

Edgar A. Guest- My Creed 25.05.2019 2:39 ↓

Episode 42 features a poem by Edgar Albert Guest …

Edgar Allan Poe- Annabel Lee (w/Tim Kolczak) 12.05.2019 30:43 ↓

In Episode 41, Tim Kolczak of The Veteran's Proje…

George Washington- On Good Manners 09.05.2019 5:32 ↓

Episode 40 features a list of manners that George…

Stephen Leacock- Aristocratic Education 07.05.2019 6:27 ↓

Episode 39 features a humorous, satirical story b…