35 Best Classic Stories Podcasts

1. Classic Ghost Stories

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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead.We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. Lovecraft) and wander from the Gothic to the Odd, even to the Literary, and then back again...MORE Host Tony Walker
Producer/Network Tony Walker
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 780Facebook 1.7KTwitter 966Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Bring Back V10s - Classic F1 stories

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Bring Back V10s celebrates a classic era when Formula 1 was loud on the track and off it. Join host Glenn Freeman and a range of guests as they take a deep-dive into a golden age of F1 from 1989 to 2005, when superstars like Schumacher, Senna, Mansell and Prost were thrilling fans and rising talents like Alonso, Button and Raikkonen were establishing themselves as modern greats. Go back in time as we recall information you might have forgotten and unearth previously unknown details about some fascinating tales from F1's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Glenn Freeman
Producer/Network The Race
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 970Facebook 129.5KTwitter 185.2KInstagram 253.3K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. LitReading - Classic Short Stories

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Humans have shared stories for millennia. For most of that time, telling tales was a verbal process. A storyteller would regale an audience with accounts of adventure, bravery, compassion, despair, enlightenment, and fear. Stories were a shared experience, until the advent of inexpensive mass-printing processes in the 19th century which allowed most of us to read to ourselves. Yet, that desire to have a story read aloud is still ingrained in our collective soul...MORE Host Don McDonald
Producer/Network Don McDonald
Email ****@litreading.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 325Facebook 240Twitter 13 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Story time with Philip and Mommy!

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Reading children's books featuring Paw Patrol, Disney stories, Little Golden Books, Berenstein Bears and other classic stories and fairy tales. Perfect for TK-2nd grade kids.
Host Lisa Bueno
Producer/Network Lisa Bueno
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 337Instagram 4.1K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. The Well Told Tale

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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.MORE Host Robert Jeschonek
Producer/Network The Well Told Tale
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 177Facebook 80Twitter 110Instagram 153 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Classic Children's Story Podcast

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We bring you Classic Children's stories of all kinds to keep your young ones entertained, read by a professional voice actress. The themes range from animal stories, to stories that teach, to classic favourites like Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood and more. Settle in, have a listen and enjoy. Visit us at https://www.ko-fi.com/happythoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-children-s-story-podcast--4219679/support .MORE Host Stefania Lintonbon
Producer/Network Stefania Lintonbon
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 232Twitter 1.9K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. The Classic Tales Podcast

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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.MORE Host B.J. Harrison
Producer/Network B.J. Harrison
Email ****@thebestaudiobooks.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.2K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Nightshade Diary

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Podcasts of classic ghost and adventure stories, set in lonely churchyards or empty mansions, all in the tradition of classic authors such as M. R. James, H.P. Lovecraft and the most popular sci-fi pulp fiction writers. Narrated by M.P. Pellicer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nightshade-diary--2765110/support .MORE Host Marlene Pardo Pellicer
Producer/Network M.P. Pellicer
Email ****@nightshadediary.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 586 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. AcreSoft Story Classic: ? Kids Educational and Bedtime Stories for Children to Adults, in English

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Whether you like a good bedtime story to unwind and relax, or a great tale during chores, or your commute to work, these great classic stories from the nineteenth, early twentieth century and before are just the thing. This is a show preserving old fashioned kids stories, of adventure, challenges, or learning, for modern day story lovers of all ages.Follow for great stories for children to adults! https://acresoft.contactinbio.com 1 John 2:2 Ways You Can Show Your Support:➡️? https://cointr.ee/acresoft Affiliate: I Receive Commissionshttps://bookshop.org/shop/picksMORE Host Luella Caudill
Producer/Network Luella Caudill
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

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Do you recall your parents saying 'Wise Up?'. This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the 'wise up!' challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others...MORE Host Jon Hagadorn
Producer/Network Jon Hagadorn
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. 1001 Best of Jack London

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No other writer of adventure short stories and novels was as successful and as prolific as Jack London. He lived the life he wrote about, and his stories cover every corner of the globe. His characters are based upon people he knew and encountered throughout his active young life. His characters consist of all colors and creeds, ages and abilities, educations and backgrounds- but they generally have two things in common: the will to survive and thrive, and the inner toughness required to get there...MORE Host Jon R. Hagadorn
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 100Twitter 2.8K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Readastorus - Classic Children's Stories

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While they may seem prehistoric, the best children's stories never grow old. Readastorus presents classic tales for kids that have entertained for generations. These are the stories that our parents and grandparents enjoyed and they haven't lost their charm. Let the Readastorus 'read a story to us.'MORE Host Don McDonald
Producer/Network Don McDonald
Email ****@litreading.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 49 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Stories

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A spine-chilling collection of classic stories and tales from the other side featuring classics from a wide variety of writers that include H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and many others. Radio dramas (suspense, horror, and gothic) will also be featured.MORE Host Jon R Hagadorn
Producer/Network Jon R. Hagadorn
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 142 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Aunt Blanche's Story Corner

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Classic stories read for children of all ages.
Host Blanche Tosh
Producer/Network Blanche Tosh
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 13 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. YourClassical Storytime

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Welcome to YourClassical Storytime from American Public Media, offering classic stories with a classical twist. Each episode features our storytellers recounting childhood favorites along with related classical music.MORE Hosts Julie Amacher, Scott Blankenship, Valerie Kahler, Alex Simpson, Randy Salas
Producer/Network American Public Media
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 367Facebook 26.6KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. Sailor Moon: The Audio Series

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A modern retelling of the classic stories from Sailor Moon. A mix of the '90s anime, the manga, and original storylines to tell the story of the best magical girl of all time!
Producer/Network Justin Grey
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 98Twitter 673Instagram 463 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Cabinet of Curiosities

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'What 2ManyDJs did for pop music, this book does for spooky classic kids' stories. Garner, Cooper, Serraillier, Baum, Lewis, Pullman, Gaiman, they all make glorious cameos and get gleefully remixed into one universe. Clever, atmospheric, heartily recommended'YA fantasy audiobook from writer James Henry (Green Wing, Smack The Pony, Shaun The Sheep, Hey Duggee). Each episode approx 20mins. Written for younger teens, but if you grew up reading children's books from the Seventies and Eighties you might find it's a little bit for you as well.MORE Producer/Network James Henry
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 7.7K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. The Overcrowded Bookshelf

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Every week, I take a book from my overcrowded bookshelf and I read the story to you. Come and enjoy completely free audiobooks of some of the all time classic stories including Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde.All stories used in The Overcrowded Bookshelf are in the public domain under Australian laws.MORE Host Thomas Padget
Producer/Network Thomas Padget
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 64Facebook 131Instagram 52 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Winking Kat Tales

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Original musical audio plays and adaptations of classic stories for all ages. Each episode features a new story.
Producer/Network Winking Kat
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 69Twitter 555Instagram 43 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Nana Reads ...

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One of the great joys of my life was reading aloud to my two daughters so many years ago. And now, with my precious granddaughter, I have the wonderful privilege to share, once again, the joys of books and reading. My selections for this podcast will all be classic stories now in the public domain and they will all be stories I love. I am just starting so please bear with my amateur efforts in this early stage.MORE Producer/Network Heather Barfoot
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 14 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Back of the Bookshelf

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**A monthly podcast of classic short stories narrated by author, C.J. Carter-Stephenson, with music by Kevin MacLeod and immersive sound effects.**Journey back to a time of horse-drawn carriages and fantastical inventions... the fiction of yesterday brought vividly to life by the technology of today.MORE Producer/Network C.J. Carter-Stephenson
Email ****@carter-stephenson.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 538 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Story Time

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Kid-friendly retellings of fairy tales and classic stories. This sound-rich children's podcast is safe for all ages and perfect for promoting creativity when grown-ups need a break from little ones! Each audiobook ends with a Chinese phrase that inspires young listeners' interest in a second language. Non-native English speakers also find these audio plays ideal for immersing children in English literature at a young age. Submit your favorite classic story in the review section for a chance to hear your name, country and story being featured. Free coloring pages at www.readingbuddy.github.io.MORE Producer/Network Reading Buddy
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Bunchy's Bedtime Books

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Bunchy's Bedtime Books for Children Podcast presents children's classic stories, fairy tales and fables in English.The calming and soothing tone is ideal to help children in their bedtime routine, learning classic stories while getting ready to sleep.You can also subscribe to the Youtube channel: https://rb.gy/o2rkdsMORE Producer/Network Bunchy's Bedtime Books
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 75 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. Bedtime Classic Stories From India For Children

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Hello everyone, Welcome to Story World!! Story telling is the time to let the mind wonder and wander. It is a beautiful way to drift into a journey of imagination and fantasy. So here's a collection of beautiful tales to take our young heroes to the unique worlds of their dreams?MORE Producer/Network Shakuntala Dey Jangid
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

25. Classic English Stories For Kids

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From the legendary writers like Beatrix Potter, Grimm Brothers and Watty Piper to name a few, Chimes Radio brings to you children stories of Cindrella, Snowdrops and Seven Dwarfs, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, Goldilocks and Three Bears, The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin and Magic Lamp, Goose Girl, Sleeping Beauty and many more. Enjoy these all time Classic English tales in our kids bedtime stories section and let your own imagination shape your vision of the story...MORE Producer/Network Chimes - Indian Stories
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 648Twitter 11Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. The Wordworker's Children

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Heather and her children enjoy reading aloud classic stories of yesteryear to share with you.
Producer/Network Heather Nichole Russell
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27. Sleepy Pillow Stories

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Sleepy Pillow Stories is a podcast dedicated to reading to your little ones both classic stories and ones that you've never heard before. I hope this helps you sleep tight and dream BIG!
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Instagram 299 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Classic Stories And Fairy Tales

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Everyone loves a good story that can awaken their imagination. Join me as I journey through time and place through books offered in public domain. I will be reading stories that have fascinated the minds of multiple generations, many of which are considered literary classics. Banned or unbanned makes no difference, the stories will be told. It is time to set our imaginations free and become 'thinkers' again.MORE Host Jerry Brandon Coble
Producer/Network Jerry Brandon Coble
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. Black Chaos Comes Again

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A narrative podcast telling classic monster stories if the monsters were teenagers living in the Mississippi Delta.
Producer/Network Alan O.W. Barnes
Email ****@alanowbarnes.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 277Twitter 240Instagram 776 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

30. The Raconteuse is Live

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The Raconteuse Is Live - A Stories Podcast | Revisiting The World Of Literary Geniuses | One Chapter At A Time 'In the end, we'll all become stories' - Margaret Atwood. Stories are the essence of life. From macro to micro level, it is the stories that keep us going. Whether we are selling an idea to an investor or we are making a baby sleep, taking a leave from office or convincing Dad for a solo trip, we all tell stories. This is the podcast for readers, the readers' delight, a podcast with your favorite classic stories, a podcast for classic stories.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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31. FAT to FIIT by Platero

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Welcome to 'FAT to FIIT by Platero'—your ultimate guide to transforming your body and mind! I'm Platero, here to help you break free from unhealthy habits and step into a fitter, stronger, and healthier you. Each episode is packed with expert tips, motivation, and real-life strategies to fuel your fitness journey. No gimmicks—just results! Don't forget to follow 'FAT to FIIT by Platero' on Apple Music and Spotify for weekly inspiration. Let's get FIIT together! ??MORE Host Krish
Producer/Network Platero
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 837Instagram 45 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact