Episode 295: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Most Men

In which we drop into the village of Binscombe to find out how they celebrate Christmas Eve.

Episode 295, Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Most Men
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for weird tales with no violence.
• Shared by permission from the author.
• This story is from Binscombe Tales by John Whitbourn. It is under copyright. I strongly encourage you to purchase the book and enjoy all the stories in their entirety. You won't be sorry!

Episode 294: Pavilion on the Links, Finale

In which our heroes must thwart certain death and save the girl.

Episode 294, Pavilion on the Links, Finale
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for quicksand, mystery, mafia, rivalries, unpleasant friends, and camping. Oh, and romance.
• This is in the public domain

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• Tumanbay 

Episode 293: The Pavilion on the Links, chapters 4-6

In which Frank checks out Clara's story and we meet Bernard Huddlestone.
And we begin to wonder if the Mafia is moving into England.

Episode 293, Pavilion on the Links, chapters 4-6
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for quicksand, mystery, mafia, rivalries, unpleasant friends, and camping. Oh, and romance.
• This is in the public domain

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• You Must Remember This 

Episode 292: The Pavilion on the Links, chapters 1-3

In which we begin a little known mystery by Robert Louis Stevenson. Arthur Conan Doyle called it "the high-water mark of [Stevenson’s] genius." Despite the name there is no golf and no lemonade. 

Episode 292, Pavilion on the Links, chapters 1-3
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for quicksand, mystery, mafia, rivalries, unpleasant friends, and camping. Oh, and romance.
• This is in the public domain

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• Gastropod 

Episode 291: The Regent of the North

In which an old Viking chief clings to the old faith in Odin and Baldur
when new ways sweep into his country.

Episode 291, The Regent of the North
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for reindeer, Laplanders, Viking chieftains, Christianity, Odin, and Baldur.
• This is in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

• The History of Literature 

Other Info

• Tales Before Tolkien -  Douglas A. Anderson

Episode 290: Lord Dunsany and Edgar Allen Poe

In which we watch little gods and a passionate artist.

Episode 290, Chu Bu and Sheemish / The Oval Portrait
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for minor gods feuding, earthquakes, idol worship, oval portraits, candalabra, and mysteriously wounded narrators.
• These stories are in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

• Noir Factory  

Other Info

• Tales Before Tolkien -  Douglas A. Anderson
• Tales Before Narnia - Douglas A. Anderson
• H.P. Lovecraft's Favorite Weird Tales - Douglas A. Anderson

Episode 289: The White Moll, Finale

In which we enjoy one of the most exciting finales ever.

Episode 289, The White Moll, finale
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

Episode 288: The White Moll, chapters 17-18

In which the White Moll shows she knows how to handle a car like James Bond.

Episode 288, The White Moll, chapters 17-18
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• The Specialists

Episode 287: The White Moll, chapters 15-16

In which the Pug plays a deep game and Gypsy Nan's crime is revealed.

Episode 287, The White Moll, chapters 15-16
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Giants of History

Episode 286: The White Moll, chapters 13-14

In which we see the fruits of the White Moll's labors

and come one step closer to Danglar's lair.

Episode 286, The White Moll, chapters 13-14
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Imaginary Worlds

Episode 285: The White Moll, chapters 11-12

In which the White Moll is part of a gang caper!

Episode 285, The White Moll, chapters 11-12
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• The Secret History of Hollywood

Episode 284: The White Moll, chapters 9-10

In which it's the White Moll's turn to rescue The Adventurer
and we learn something shocking! 

Episode 284, The White Moll, chapters 9-10
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• King Falls AM

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

• The Bowery Boys

Episode 283: The White Moll, chapters 7-8

In which the White Moll sinks deeper into underworld New York to save a man's life
by pulling off a diamond heist. 

Episode 283, The White Moll, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Mythgard Academy - past free classes

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

• Outlaw of Torn
• The Seanachai

Episode 282: The White Moll, chapters 5-6

In which the Danglar's comments send the White Moll on another adventure to prevent crime. 

Episode 282, The White Moll, chapters 5-6
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Maltin on Movies

Episode 281: The White Moll, chapters 3-4

In which the White Moll carries out her promise to Gypsy Nan and encounters The Adventurer. 

Episode 281, The White Moll, chapters 3-4
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Old Tales podcast

Episode 280: The White Moll, chapters 1-2

In which we meet the White Moll. 
Will she grant a desperate request for help, even if it puts her at great risk?

Episode 280, The White Moll, chapters 1-2
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
• This story is in the public domain
• The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Science Vs.

Episode 279: A Matter of Importance, Part 2

In which we learn how to outsmart delinks ... and Huks

Episode 279, A Matter of Importance, part 2
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for policemen, missing space ships,Huks, delinks, detective work .
• This story is in the public domain

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• The Black Tapes Podcast

Episode 278: A Matter of Importance, part 1

In which we search for a mysteriously missing space transport
and learn the difference between the police and the military.

Episode 278, A Matter of Importance, part 1
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for policemen, missing space ships,Huks, delinks, detective work .
• This story is in the public domain

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Food News

Lagniappe 63: Dickens and His Ravens

Dickens and His Ravens
from the preface of Barnaby Rudge
by Charles Dickens

(listen or download from link above)

According to Webster

la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
Function: noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

Episode 277: Strange Exodus

In which we experience a unique alien invasion and victory.

Episode 277, Strange Exodus
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for alien invasions, strange meals, even stranger sanctuaries, disturbing images of humankind's future.

 PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

• Gravy
• OkraCast

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

• Another Place (Binscombe Tale) by John Whitbourne
• Enchanted April - The Classic Tales Podcast
• The Skylark of Space - Uvula Audio

Episode 276: Mary Poppins Sampler

In which we have a unique visit to the zoo for a special birthday party.

Episode 276, Mary Poppins Sampler
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for bears, babies, penguins, birthday presents, and tickets.
• Mary Poppins is under copyright. This sampler is shared under the Fair Use Act.
• Audible reading by Sophie Thompson

  HIGHLIGHTS

• The 1001 Nights Podcast
• SFFaudio - Ethan Brand
• SFFaudio - The Lord of the Rings, Book 2 of The Fellowship of the Ring
• Bambi by Felix Salten
• Pavlova with Strawberries

Episode 275: One Hundred and One Dalmatians Sampler

In which I drop in to share a sample of the novel that preceded the movies, 
One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Episode 275, One Hundred and One Dalmatians Sampler
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for puppies, pet humans, hot buttered toast, nannies, and sweet tea.
• One Hundred and One Dalmatians is under copyright. This sampler is shared under the Fair Use Act.
• Audible reading by Martin Jarvis.

  HIGHLIGHTS

• The Lost Cat Podcast
• SFFaudio - The Lord of the Rings, Book 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring

Episode 274: Heidi's Alp, chapter 3 ... and a farewell

In which we go to Legoland, visit Hans Christen Anderson at home ... and I bid a temporary farewell.

Episode 274, Heidi's Alp, chapter 4
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for family travel, fairy stories, Europe, and a yellow camper.
• Heidi's Alp is under copyright. Our sincere thanks to author Christina Hardyment for her gracious permission to read this aloud.