Episode 348: Lone Star Planet, ch. 10-11, finale!

In which a conspiracy is revealed, the guilty are punished, and the Ambassador follows a new calling.

Episode 348, Lone Star Planet, chapters 10-11, finale!
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Episode 347: Lone Star Planet, ch. 7-9

In which Ambassador faces a conundrum: to not have the Bonneys
convicted as politicians but still bring them to justice.

Episode 347, Lone Star Planet, chapters 7-9
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

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• Burnt Toast

Episode 346, Lone Star Planet, chapters 5-6

In which we witness a "murder" trial, learn more about New Texas politics,
and decide to always keep our six-shooter handy.

Episode 346, Lone Star Planet, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Episode 345: Lone Star Planet, ch. 3-4

We're welcomed to New Texas with an ambush, a giant barbecue, and a trial.
Sounds as if they did manage to recreate the culture in space.

Episode 345, Lone Star Planet, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Episode 344: Lone Star Planet, ch. 1-2

When a galactic diplomat makes a political misstep he's punished by being assigned as ambassador to New Texas ... where the last ambassador left feet-first.

Episode 344, Lone Star Planet, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

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• Lexicon Valley

Episode 319: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, Finale

In which we dash across the Pacific and the U.S. to try to meet the deadline.

Episode 319, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, Finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

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The Land of Desire

Episode 318: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 13-15

In which we have Christmas in Canton and explore Japan.

Episode 318, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 13-15
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Audio Highlight
The Help audiobook

Episode 317: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 11-12

In which we ride out a monsoon at sea and discover we're racing more than Time.

Episode 317, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

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• RadioLab - From Tree to Shining Tree 
• Martini Shot
• 99% Invisible: America's Last Top Model / On Average
• Desert Island Discs - Nadiya

Episode 316: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 9-10

In which we become addicted to curry and a five day delay endangers the journey.

Episode 316, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 315: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 7-8

In which we see Port Said, the Suez Canal, and Aden.

Episode 315, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 314: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 4-6

In which we meet Jules and Madame Verne,
avoid an international incident over a compliment,
and take a risk to send a message.

Episode 314, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 4-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 313: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 1-3

In which we set off with the intrepid Nellie Bly on a journey around the world
with one bag, one dress, and a whole lotta spunk.

Episode 313, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 1-3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
• This story is in the public domain.
• Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
• This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 312: Mrs. Bullfrog - The Wonderful Window

In which we encounter an unlikely and humorous marriage 

and a fantastical view into another world. 

Mrs. Bullfrog by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Wonderful Window by Lord Dunsany.

Episode 312, Mrs. Bullfrog - The Wonderful Window
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for interesting marriages and unusual windows.
• These stories are in the public domain.

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• Ushpizin

Episode 311, The Bat, finale

In which we discover the identity of the Bat!

Episode 311, The Bat, finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.
• This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

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• The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

Episode 310: The Bat, chapters 15-17

Unknowns, and Ghosts, and Hidden Rooms. Oh my!

Episode 310, The Bat, chapters 15-17
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.
• This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

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• Revisionist History

Episode 309: The Bat, chapters 13-14

In which Miss Cornelia gets sneaky.

Episode 309, The Bat, chapters 13-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.
• This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Podcast Highlight

• The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Episode 308: The Bat, chapters 11-12

In which Billy does jujitsu, Dale asks for yet more advice, and
someone mysterious sneaks in.

Episode 308, The Bat, chapters 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.
• This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Highlight

• Tell No One
• Mythgard Academy - Dracula

Episode 307: The Bat, chapters 9-10

In which we witness murder most foul!

Episode 307, The Bat, chapters 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.
• This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Highlight

• King Solomon's Mines read by Patrick Tull
• A Princess of Mars read by Mark Nelson

Episode 306: The Bat, chapters 7-8

In which Lizzie gets the third degree, Brooks shares a secret,
and a shadowy figure is glimpsed.

Episode 306, The Bat, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.
• This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 305: The Bat, Chapters 5-6

In which the biggest mystery now is how many times
Billy can retrieve and return the front door key before he collapses.

Episode 305, The Bat, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• Tom Hanks on Desert Island Discs
• Cracker Barrel story on Gravy