41 Best Classic Stories Podcasts

1. 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
Email ****@thebestaudiobooks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form 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. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.9K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. 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...MORE Host Tony Walker
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 1.7KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

4. CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers

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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—'teaches to the joke' by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the 'book club' vibe going...MORE Host Heather Ordover
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 529Facebook 1.9K Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Since Apr 2006 Get Email Contact

5. 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...MORE Host Don McDonald
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 732Facebook 237Twitter 13 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. 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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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 216Facebook 82Twitter 110Instagram 152 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Classic Detective Stories

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Step into the shadows with Tony Walker in the captivating podcast, 'Classic Detective Stories.' From the intricate puzzles of the Golden Age to the gritty streets of the Hardboiled era, this podcast traverses the thrilling landscape of crime fiction. Each week, delve into timeless tales penned by masters like Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dashiell Hammett.Starting from Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' the series spans decades up to the 1950s, exploring the rich heritage of detective literature...MORE Host Tony Walker
Producer/Network John Anthony Walker
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 156 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Orson Welles
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 157 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. 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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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 444Facebook 26.5KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. Classic Audiobook Collection

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Explore over a thousand great books by authors from the ancient world through to the twentieth century. From Jane Austen to Herman Melville to Sun Tzu, from the ancient Greeks to American modernists: If a book changed the world, it's here. Share these full-length audiobooks with friends and start an audiobook club! You can now filter by genre, by searching our titles by the following keywords: adventure biography business comedy cooking drama family fantasy folklore history horror mystery philosophy poetry religion romance science scifi self help speeches thriller tragedyMORE Producer/Network Classic Literature
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 298 Avg Length 261 min Format Extended 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
Producer/Network Host Jon Hagadorn
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Sarah Intelligator, Mike Gatto
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 47Twitter 2.8K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 79Facebook 228Twitter 1.9K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Classic Horror Stories

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Scouring through the public domain for old school frights (and what I can get away with)
Host Samantha St. Germain
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 63Facebook 131Instagram 51 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Aunt Blanche's Story Corner

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Classic stories read for children of all ages.
Host Blanche Tosh
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 13 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. 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...MORE Producer/Network Chimes - Indian Stories
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 66Facebook 638Twitter 11Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. 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.' Readastorus is part of Short Storyverses ( shortstoryverses.com ), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling...MORE Host Don McDonald
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 49 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 9Twitter 586 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

20. Classics with Cozy

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Step into the shadows and settle in for Classics with Cozy — a series of atmospheric readings of timeless tales. From gothic confessions to creatures of the night, each episode invites you to cozy up, light a candle, and immerse yourself in suspense, intrigue, and the eerie beauty of classic literature.Perfect for late-night listening, long commutes, or quiet moments when you want a story to wrap around you like a warm, shadowed blanket.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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21. Classic Kid Lit - Children's Audiobook Stories

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Timeless children's stories brought to life with AI narration. Listen to fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum's Oz books, and more. Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or anytime listening. New episodes weekly.MORE Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. Mind-Blowing Classic Stories

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This podcast contains amazing audio narration of mind-blowing classic stories in the public domain and is created by Digital Marketing Legend 'Srinidhi Ranganathan'. Classic stories can be enjoyed by everyone including kids and it is a great learning supplement as well. They teach us many lessons that we can apply in our everyday lives. Listen to the podcast episodes and be mind-blown. Catch Legend's YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXP3bY7BbMt1pXK0tPp8G4QMORE Producer/Network Srinidhi Ranganathan
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Public Domain Stories

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Public Domain Stories, produced by Generic Audio, brings timeless literature to life with high-quality audio versions of classic public domain works. From gothic horror and thrilling adventures to sci-fi, poetry, and philosophy, each episode delivers captivating storytelling completely free. Whether rediscovering a classic or exploring a hidden gem, enjoy the greatest works of literature, narrated for modern listeners. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.MORE Email ****@genericgroup.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Classic Short Ghost Stories for Radio

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Stories of the supernatural and paranormal. Dramatisations of chilling short ghost stories in the style of classic BBC radio broadcasts. Narrated by Rehannah Mian Visit terrifying haunted houses and places late at night, or on a long drive...  but don't look behind you.  This podcast brings classic ghost stories and eerie folklore to life in bite-sized episodes perfect for fans of atmospheric supernatural horror...MORE Email ****@magical-storybook.com
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

25. Quick Classics For Kids

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Quick Classics for Kids, a kids' podcast, showcases short, timeless classic children's stories and poems read aloud. Make bedtime stories fun!Each season, we share a bite-sized read-aloud of beloved classics, from Lewis Carroll's whimsical Jabberwocky to Aesop's fables, Beatrix Potter's animal tales, and holiday favorites like The Night Before Christmas.Designed for kids, parents, and teachers, these episodes are ideal bedtime stories for kids, classroom listening, family-friendly car rides, or anytime you want to spark imagination...MORE Email ****@newmanmedia.org
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

26. Bite at a Time Books | Classic Novel Audiobooks

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Welcome to Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics one bite at a time. Join host Bree Carlile as she shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.MORE Host Bree Carlile
Producer/Network Bite at a Time Books
Email ****@biteatatimebooks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 241Twitter 16Instagram 109 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

27. Chamber Of Classics

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Dive into timeless tales with Chamber of Classics , a podcast offering high-quality, free audiobook narrations of public domain masterpieces. Enjoy gripping mysteries like Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown every Mystery Monday , alongside heartwarming, family-friendly short stories each Thursday . With two episodes weekly, our expertly narrated classics bring beloved stories to life for book lovers, audiobook enthusiasts, and fans of classic literature. Perfect for cozy evenings or on-the-go listening, Chamber of Classics delivers engaging, accessible storytelling year-round...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Classic Audiobooks Collection

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🎧 Classic Audiobooks Collection brings timeless literature to life through high-quality, immersive audio. Enjoy free, full-length audiobooks from the world's greatest authors — from Sherlock Holmes mysteries to Jane Austen romances, from epic adventures to thought-provoking philosophy.📚 What you'll find here:* Complete audiobooks of classic literature* Curated selections from public domain masterpieces* Relaxing narration for study, commutes, or bedtime listeningNarrator: Graham WhitmoreMORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 311 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

29. Candlelight Classics - Classic Short Stories to Help You Sleep

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Classic short stories told by candlelight. These stories are designed for you to enjoy while falling asleep. Here you'll find works by famous classic authors such as O. Henry, Edgar Allen Poe, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, The Brother's Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, and so many more.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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30. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. 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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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 75Instagram 11 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

32. 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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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. 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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34. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 14 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

35. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 538 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

36. 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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37. Classic Romance Library

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Explore legendary romances in the 'Classic Romance Library,' a collection of classic tales that delve into love's many forms. Ideal for listeners who appreciate traditional love stories that combine drama, emotion, and unforgettable characters.MORE Producer/Network The Podcast Network
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38. Classic Mystery & Suspense Library

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The 'Classic Mystery & Suspense Library' provides a collection of iconic mystery stories, each filled with captivating twists and masterful deception. Perfect for listeners who appreciate the art of deduction and classic suspense.MORE Producer/Network The Podcast Network
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39. Drama Classics

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Dive into the world of 'Drama Classics,' where timeless dramatic works come alive through engaging narrations. This podcast celebrates the artistry of classic literature, bringing you stories of human passion, conflict, and resolution from the greatest playwrights and authors in history. Perfect for lovers of compelling narratives, this is your chance to experience drama that has captivated audiences for centuries.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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40. Timeless Tales - Explore Classic Fiction

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Immerse yourself in the timeless worlds of beloved authors and unforgettable characters with 'Timeless Tales - Explore Classic Fiction.' This podcast takes you on a journey through the most celebrated works of classic literature, offering fresh perspectives, insightful analyses, and captivating narrations. Perfect for book lovers and those rediscovering iconic stories, this is your chance to connect with the magic of fiction that stands the test of time.MORE Producer/Network The Podcast Network
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41. Classic Children's Stories

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Stories for Children from the 19th to the 20th century.
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