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1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 18 Governor PyncheonGovernor Pyncheon In this episode, we cover Chapter 18, "Governor Pyncheon." While previous chapters were filled with the frantic movement of Hepzibah and Clifford's flight, this chapter is defined by a terrifying, heavy stillness. The narrator takes on a taunting, almost ghoulish tone as he addresses the unmoving figure of Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon. This chapter is widely considered one of the most stylistically unique and macabre pieces of writing in Hawthorne's career. It is a haunting "memento mori" that shifts the narrative focus from plot progression to a deep, ironic meditation on the futility of greed.
2026-03-0740 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 17 The Flight of Two OwlsThe Flight of Two Owls In this episode, we follow Hepzibah and Clifford as they flee the scene of Judge Pyncheon's death. For the first time in decades, the "two owls" leave their dark nest and venture into a world that has moved on without them. This chapter is one of the most surreal and modern-feeling sections of the entire novel. After the claustrophobic tension of the Gables, Hawthorne suddenly throws his two most reclusive characters into the rushing speed of the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. Credits Producer Gizelle Erickson Executive Producer Jon...
2026-02-2835 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND: Final Chapters 39, 40 & 41The Revelations of the Heart In this final installment of the Redmond years, the dust of graduation settles only to reveal the true landscape of Anne's future. Chapter 39: Deals with Weddings The season of change continues as Anne attends the wedding of her dear friend Phil Gordon to the poor minister, Jo Blake. Seeing Phil's radiant happiness in a life of simplicity forces Anne to re-evaluate her own ideas of success and romance. Back at home, life in Avonlea moves forward as Diana Wright welcomes a new addition to her family, further signaling th...
2026-02-2238 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 16: Clifford's ChamberClifford's Chamber This chapter is the point of no return for the novel. The tension that has been building since the Judge's arrival in the previous chapter finally snaps, leading to one of the most eerie and surreal sequences in all of Gothic literature. In this episode, we cover the chilling events of Chapter 16. As a literal and metaphorical storm rages, the power dynamics within the House of the Seven Gables are flipped upside down in a single, silent moment. Credits Producer Gizelle Erickson Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn Music: Thanks to Sound...
2026-02-2130 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND: (Chap 37) Full-fledged B.A.'s and (Chap 38) False DawnDegrees and Disappointments In this episode, we reach the bittersweet milestone of graduation and the long-awaited resolution of a years-long courtship. Anne Shirley finally steps out into the world as a Full-fledged B.A., but she quickly finds that academic success doesn't necessarily make the heart any easier to navigate. Chapter 37: Full-fledged B.A.'s The graduation season at Redmond College is a whirlwind of flowers, diplomas, and the heavy realization that the Patty's Place era is over. Anne achieves her academic goals, winning the prestigious Avery Scholarship, but the joy is tempered...
2026-02-1524 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 15: The Scowl and SmileThis chapter is where the slow-burn tension of the novel finally catches fire. With Phoebe gone, the "protective sunshine" has vanished, leaving Hepzibah and Clifford vulnerable to the family's most dangerous predator. Show Notes Summary: The Scowl and Smile In this episode, we break down Chapter 15, a masterclass in psychological tension and the deconstruction of a villain. With a storm brewing outside, an even darker presence enters the House of the Seven Gables: Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon. Credits Producer Gizelle Erickson Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn LibriVox recording read by: Mark F. Smith Music...
2026-02-1441 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 11: The Poison DeathThis episode is a gripping high-stakes thriller that sees the Shadow racing against a ticking clock to save the entire city from a mass casualty event. Episode Overview Title: "The Poison Death" First Aired: January 30, 1938 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Commissioner Weston: Dwight Weist Announcer: Ken Roberts Supporting Cast: Featured various members of the Mercury Theatre troupe, who often provided the diverse voices of city officials and panicked citizens. Episode Summary The city is thrown into...
2026-02-1328 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 10: The Society of the Living DeadThis episode is widely considered one of the most chilling and macabre entries in the Orson Welles era, diving deep into the realms of horror and medical suspense. Episode Overview Title: "The Society of the Living Dead" First Aired: January 23, 1938 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Commissioner Weston: Dwight Weist Announcer: Ken Roberts The Villain: Often voiced by a guest actor from the Mercury Theatre, playing the role of a mad scientist/cult leader. Episode Summary The...
2026-02-1131 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 9: SabotageThis episode is a pulse-pounding thriller that tapped into the pre-war anxieties of the late 1930s, focusing on industrial destruction and the vulnerability of the nation's infrastructure. Episode Overview Title: "Sabotage" First Aired: January 16, 1938 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Commissioner Weston: Dwight Weist Announcer: Ken Roberts Supporting Players: Members of the Mercury Theatre on the Air troupe. Episode Summary A series of accidents at major industrial plants across the country suggests a coordinated effort to cripple...
2026-02-0927 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (Chapt 35) The Last Redmond Year Opens & (Chapt 36) The Gardners' CallEpisode Summary: The Beginning of the End In these pivotal chapters of Anne of the Island, the Senior Year energy hits Redmond College. Anne Shirley and her friends return for their final year, but the atmosphere has shifted from the carefree days of freshmen to the bittersweet reality of impending departures. Chapter 35: The Last Redmond Year Opens The bloom is off the rye as Anne returns to Kingsport. The chapter captures the melancholy of the last time for everything. While her academic career is reaching its zenith, her social life feels strained. The...
2026-02-0823 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 14: Phoebe's GoodbyeThis chapter marks a major turning point in the emotional landscape of the house. While Chapter 13 was about the ghosts of the past, Chapter 14 is very much about the changing hearts of the living. Phoebe's Good-bye In this episode, we explore the aftermath of Holgrave's storytelling and the quiet transformation of our protagonist. As Phoebe prepares to leave the House of the Seven Gables for a brief return to her country home, we witness a shift from the sunny girl who arrived to a woman who has been touched by the shadows of the Pyncheon...
2026-02-0729 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 8: The League of TerrorThis episode is a masterclass in suspense, featuring a high-stakes conspiracy that threatens the very infrastructure of the city. It remains one of the most action-oriented scripts of the Welles era. Episode Overview Title: "The League of Terror" First Aired: January 9, 1938 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Commissioner Weston: Traditionally played by Dwight Weist or Ray Collins. Announcer: Ken Roberts Supporting Cast: Featured members of the Mercury Theatre troupe, often used to play the various members of the "League." Episode Summary A shadow...
2026-02-0627 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 7: The Voice of DeathThis episode is a fascinating psychological thriller that centers on a unique premise: a man's own voice becoming his greatest enemy. It is a standout example of the "radio-noir" style Orson Welles helped pioneer. Episode Overview Title: "The Voice of Death" First Aired: December 26, 1937 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Commissioner Weston: Traditionally played by Dwight Weist or Ray Collins. Announcer: Ken Roberts Episode Summary The plot centers on a clever and ruthless murderer who utilizes a...
2026-02-0422 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 6: The Death TriangleThis episode is famously cited by historians as a stylistic dry run for one of the most significant events in broadcasting history. Episode Overview Title: "The Death Triangle" First Aired: December 12, 1937 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Announcer: Ken Roberts Dr. James Evans: Supporting cast member Organist: Elsie Thompson Episode Summary The story begins with a harrowing scene from the past: the brutal lashing of a prisoner named Pierre Martin on the notorious Devil's Island. Martin vows to find and destroy the devil...
2026-02-0230 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND Chapters 33 (He Just Kept Coming and Coming) & 34 (John Douglas Speaks at Last)In today's episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, we follow Anne Shirley as her journey is marked by change and growth during her transition toward adulthood. While substitute teaching at Valley Road, Anne has been a silent observer of a placid courtship that seemed to have no end. In "He Just Kept Coming and Coming," the mystery of John Douglas's two-decade-long silence is explored, illustrating the complexities of evolving friendship and the poignant nostalgia of a life spent in waiting. Finally, as we reach "John Douglas Speaks at Last," the narrative beautifully captures the intertwining of...
2026-02-0117 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 13: Alice PyncheonToday we dive into one of the most atmospheric chapters of Nathanial Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables. Chapter 13 is a fascinating story within a story that highlights Hawthorne's obsession with ancestral guilt and the supernatural. The Legend of Alice Pyncheon In this episode, we step away from the present-day tension of the Gables as Holgrave reads an original manuscript to Phoebe. We are transported back three generations to meet Alice Pyncheon, the beautiful and haughty daughter of Gervayse Pyncheon. Gervayse, driven by the family's signature greed, seeks a missing deed to a...
2026-01-3156 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 5: The Circle of DeathThis episode is a high-stakes urban thriller that finds the Shadow tackling a modern terror: a serial bomber. It is one of the surviving recordings from the legendary first season. Episode Overview Title: "The Circle of Death" First Aired: November 28, 1937 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Commissioner Weston: Traditionally played by Dwight Weist or Ray Collins during this era. Announcer: Ken Roberts Episode Summary The city is gripped by a wave of terror as a madman begins...
2026-01-3031 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 4 - The Three GhostsThis episode is a quintessential Halloween classic, leaning heavily into the "ghostly" reputation of the Shadow to stop a psychological crime. Episode Overview Title: "The Three Ghosts" First Aired: October 31, 1937 (Halloween Night) Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Announcer: Arthur Whiteside (stepping in for the usual Ken Roberts in some listings) Organist: Elsie Thompson Commercial Spokesman: Thomas Coffin Cooke Episode Summary In this atmospheric holiday broadcast, a wicked criminal attempts to drive a wealthy woman to her...
2026-01-2934 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 3: The Temple Bells of NebanThis episode is widely considered one of the most exotic and atmospheric of the Orson Welles era, leaning heavily into the "Eastern mysticism" that provided the foundation for The Shadow's powers. Episode Overview Title: "The Temple Bells of Neban" First Aired: October 24, 1937 Network: Mutual Broadcasting System Sponsor: Blue Coal Credits Host and Producer Gizelle Erickson Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn Music: Thanks to Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taras "Scary Horror Music" The Shadow sourced by AcousticMonster on Internet Archive Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead Announcer: K...
2026-01-2631 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 31) Anne to Philippa & (CHAP 32) Tea with Mrs. DouglasIn today's episode of L. M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we rejoin Anne Shirley as she returns to the life of a country 'schoolma'am' at Valley Road. Boarding at Wayside with the thrifty soul Janet Sweet, Anne enjoys a world of feather-beds and lavish feasts, though she is slightly haunted by a parlor decorated with five preserved coffin plates. While the local social scene is quiet, save for a youth offering peppermints, Anne becomes a passive spectator to the courtship of Janet and John Douglas, a man whose face reveals a patient, humorous endurance. However, during a...
2026-01-2514 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 12 The DaguerreotypistTonight we peel back the moss-grown layers of Nathaniel Hawthorne's gothic masterpiece, The House of the Seven Gables, to examine a most peculiar resident in Chapter 12, "The Daguerreotypist." While the shattered Clifford seeks rest, dreaming of a childhood long lost, Phœbe finds herself drawn into the company of the enigmatic Holgrave—a man whose past is a kaleidoscope of identities, ranging from a traveling peddler of cologne-water to a public lecturer on Mesmerism. Though he speaks of a bright future, Holgrave is obsessed with the odious and abominable Past, which he likens to a giant's dead body weighing upon...
2026-01-2436 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 2: Murder by the DeadThis episode is a haunting early entry in the series that plays with the boundary between the natural and the supernatural. It is one of the "lost" episodes of the original run, meaning no original recording survives, though scripts and modern recreations exist. The story centers on a series of impossible murders where the victims appear to have been killed by individuals who are already dead. A wealthy recluse dies under mysterious circumstances, and the evidence at the scene points directly to a "dead man's hand." Title: "Murder by the Dead" First Aired: October 17, 1937 Network: Mutual...
2026-01-2333 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify L...
2026-01-2303 min
1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFT Join host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 ...
2026-01-2303 min
1001 RADIO DAYS'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify L...
2026-01-2303 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify L...
2026-01-2303 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/s...
2026-01-2304 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify L...
2026-01-2303 min
The Audible Chapter'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/s...
2026-01-2303 min
1001 Best of Jack London'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFTJoin host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify Li...
2026-01-2303 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE SHADOW Episode 1: Death House RescueEpisode Summary The story follows Paul Gordon, an innocent man who is hours away from execution for a murder he didn't commit. Gordon's only "crime" was being desperate for work and unknowingly accepting a job as a getaway driver for a pair of bank robbers, Red Sloan and Lefty. During the robbery, a policeman was killed, and Gordon was framed as the triggerman. As the clock ticks toward 11:00 PM—the time of the execution—Lamont Cranston visits the "Death House" in disguise as a prison guard. Using his hypnotic power to "cloud men's minds...
2026-01-2133 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesANNOUNCEMENT: COMING SOON - "THE SHADOW"!We are happy to announce some exciting things we've got going on this year. Starting this week, we will be bringing you "The Shadow" every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will continue with Nathon Hawthorne's classic, "The House of the Seven Gables" for our Friday Fright Night, releasing every Friday at midnight using the Libravox recording by Mark Smith. We are making this change in order to bring you more variety and content on a regular basis, including the fantastic character of the The Shadow. The history of The Shadow is a unique case of a character evolv...
2026-01-1904 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 29) DIANA'S WEDDING & (CHAP 30) MRS. SKINNER'S ROMANCEIn today's episode, we bring you two chapters. Join Anne Shirley during a season of profound transitions, beginning with the long-awaited wedding of her "bosom friend," Diana Barry. As Anne ties the pink roses—the "flowers of love and faith"—into the bridal bouquet, she must confront the bittersweet reality that while their bond remains, the world of their youth is irrevocably changed by the responsibilities of adulthood. Amidst the "white-woven enchantment of moonlight" in Lovers' Lane, a familiar camaraderie returns with Gilbert Blythe, yet Anne finds herself feeling like a "stranger in Avonlea," mourning the "glory and the dream"...
2026-01-1815 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 27) MUTUAL CONFIDENCES AND (CHAP 28) A JUNE EVENINGIn this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Mutual Confidences" and "A June Evening," the girls at Patty's Place share deeply held secrets just as the shadow of April examinations falls. Phil announces she is the happiest girl in the world after accepting Jonas Blake. Anne, however, struggles with her own bewildering heart, questioning if life with Royal Gardner, the hero of her dreams, might be somewhat uninteresting. As Diana's wedding approaches, Anne, sitting under the spice and bloom of a June evening, realizes that it is a most dreadful thing to go out of...
2026-01-0421 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 11) THE ARCHED WINDOWIn Chapter 11, "The Arched Window," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, the secluded life of Clifford Pyncheon is shockingly interrupted by the vibrant movement of the outside world. From the gloom of the upper story, Clifford peers out, observing the modern age and the rush and roar of the human tide. While he finds childish delight in relics of the past, he grapples with terrifying impulses. This constant struggle between a desire for connection and a profound sense of estrangement confirms his state: "We are less than ghosts, for the time being". But those who stand on t...
2026-01-0333 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 25) ENTER PRINCE CHARMING & (CHAP 26) ENTER CHRISTINEIn this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Enter Prince Charming" and "Enter Christine," Anne Shirley begins her third year at Redmond grappling with a restless realization that the old camaraderie was gone entirely with Gilbert Blythe. However, her dream of meeting her real Prince Charming seems to materialize when she encounters a handsome, distinguished stranger. This new romantic hope is immediately shadowed by news that Gilbert is now going about constantly with a rival who boasts the very traits Anne admired: "starry violet eyes" and a "rose-leaf complexion". Tune in as An...
2025-12-2821 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 23) PAUL CANNOT FIND THE ROCK PEOPLE & (CHAP 24) ENTER JONASIn this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Paul Cannot Find the Rock People" and "Enter Jonas," Anne Shirley attempts to enjoy her summer vacation in Avonlea, yet is haunted by a queer, lonely ache in her heart. As she shares delightful rambles with the kindred spirits at Echo Lodge, Anne witnesses her friend Paul discover the painful truth that he must pay the penalty of growing-up when his beloved "Rock People" vanish from the shore. Adding complexity to the summer, a letter from Phil introduces Jonas Blake, a new young man who stirs up...
2025-12-2120 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 10) THE PYNCHEON GARDENWe step into a deceptive pocket of peace in Chapter 10, "The Pyncheon Garden," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables. This green, secluded nook offers a fragile sanctuary for the delicate, shattered soul of Clifford Pyncheon, who finds momentary relief from his deep-seated torpor. As Clifford experiences these delights, his spirit momentarily revives, seeking the Beautiful that was his original nature. However, even here, in the shadow of the old house, the oppressive, mysterious Past lurks. This episode promises a powerful blend of fleeting joy and profound sorrow, illustrating how the most genuine pleasures can quickly vanish at...
2025-12-2034 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 21) ROSES OF YESTERDAY & (CHAP 22) SPRING AND ANNE RETURN TO GREEN GABLESIn this episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Roses of Yesterday" and "Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables," Anne's journey takes her to the little shabby yellow house where she was born, leading to a profound discovery that fills her heart and makes her feel not an orphan any longer. Finally, Anne returns to Green Gables, where Marilla reflects that the advent of Anne was the only life she ever lived. Tune in for a heartwarming return home that affirms the tender, intimate, sacred bonds of family and friendship. Fo...
2025-12-1419 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 19) AN INTERLUDE & (CHAP 20) GILBERT SPEAKSIn this pivotal episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "An Interlude" and "Gilbert Speaks," Anne Shirley marks her twentieth birthday and reflects upon her character, which she notes is "full of flaws." Back at Patty's Place, Anne wanders into the orchard where her world is about to change forever. A long-anticipated conversation takes place, forcing Anne to consider what life will be like when the bond of treasured friendship is sacrificed for love. Follow us on Social Media for extra content! Instagram: 1001stories_from_the_gildedage Facebook: 1001 Stories from th...
2025-12-0720 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 9) CLIFFORD AND PHOEBEIn Chapter 9, "Clifford and Phœbe," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, we witness the tragic battle waged by love against the inherited gloom of the Pyncheon house. Hepzibah, though endowed with a high and noble "heroism" by years of sorrow, finds her fierce, devoted affection utterly incapable of saving her brother, Clifford. Yet, a powerful, contrasting influence arrives in the form of Phœbe, a creature of "thoroughly wholesome" simplicity. Tune in to discover whether this delicate, vibrant spirit can be the catalyst to lead the tormented, outcast Clifford back into the "whole symp...
2025-12-0630 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 17) A LETTER FROM DAVY & (CHAP 18) MISS JOSEPHINE REMEMBERS THE ANNE-GIRLIn this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, Anne Shirley returns home for a winter break that is anything but restful, covering the chapters "A Letter from Davy" and "Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-girl." Amidst severe weather and growing loneliness, Anne must confront serious trepidation concerning her future at Redmond. Find relief from the tension as Anne reads a wonderfully inquisitive and humorous letter from young Davy Keith, and watch as an unmistakable expression in Gilbert Blythe's eyes makes Anne wish for the simple life of Patty's Place. Tune in to see if a final, sur...
2025-11-3020 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 16) ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIPSWelcome back to the world of Anne and her college friends! In this episode, "Adjusted Relationships," the girls have finally settled into the beloved Patty's Place, finding it the "homiest spot" they had ever seen. Three weeks after their return to Redmond, the initial excitement of setting up house and adjusting differing opinions has proven the experiment a success. Anne, now an "experienced Soph" and relieved to be away from Avonlea's mixed reactions to her published prize story, is surrounded by her cohort—Priscilla, Stella, and Phil—all determined to enjoy their newfound independence. Yet, the process of adjustment is f...
2025-11-2324 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 8) THE PYNCHEON OF TO-DAYWe invite you back into the decaying world of The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne for our newest installment, Chapter 8, "The Pyncheon of to-day." The episode focuses on the immediate, unsettling crisis caused by the arrival of the wealthy and ostensibly benevolent Judge Pyncheon. A chilling transformation forces young Phœbe to confront the terrifying suspicion: that the ruthless qualities, the moral diseases, and the inveteracy of purpose that defined the ancient ancestor, Colonel Pyncheon, have indeed been handed down through the generations. Tune in to discover whether Hepzibah can defend the house against the man who...
2025-11-2243 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 15) A DREAM TURNED UPSIDE DOWNWe return today to a story beloved by our listeners, Anne of the Island, written by the accomplished Canadian author, Lucy Maude Montgomery. Anne Shirley has spent a restorative summer vacation, enjoying the suns and skies, deepening old friendships, and realizing that many life lessons are learned outside of college. However, just as she prepares to return to Redmond College, Anne's cherished ideals are put to the test in Chapter 15, "A Dream Turned Upside Down," when she receives a shocking letter regarding her creative work. The conflict arises when her devoted friend, Diana Barry, is found to b...
2025-11-1611 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeTHE BEST SAUCE BY P.G. WODEHOUSEFALL FAMILY HUMOR AT 1001: Honoring Paid Companions P. G. Wodehouse's short story, "THE BEST SAUCE," focuses on the difficult circumstances of Eve Hendrie, a paid companion who is both disturbed and perpetually hungry due to her employer, Mrs. Rastall-Retford, enforcing a Spartan diet on the household. The narrative details the unexpected arrival of Peter Rayner, a persistent suitor whom Eve claims to dislike, who followed her to the oppressive household after her previous employment ended. The climax occurs during a nervous game of bridge, when Eve, fearing a scolding, secretly hides the ace of clubs in a ve...
2025-11-1237 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesTHE COUNTRY COTTAGE and THE SCHOOL MISTREESS by ANTON CHEKHOVSo much for that quiet holiday weekend so longed for by these two newlyweds! It's FAMILY TIME!!!! Anton Chekhov's "A Country Cottage" centers on two young newlyweds, Sasha and Varya, who are enjoying profound, almost dream-like happiness while strolling on the platform of a little country station under the moonlight. The air is still and heavy with the fragrance of lilac and wild cherry, and they look forward to a perfect, quiet supper of chicken "just big enough for two," along with salmon and sardines. Sasha remarks that their "splendid time" seems almost unbelievable. However, their tranquility is instantly shattered...
2025-11-0932 min
The Audible ChapterTHE COUNTRY COTTAGE and THE SCHOOL MISTREESS by ANTON CHEKHOVSo much for that quiet holiday weekend so longed for by these two newlyweds! It's FAMILY TIME!!!! Anton Chekhov's "A Country Cottage" centers on two young newlyweds, Sasha and Varya, who are enjoying profound, almost dream-like happiness while strolling on the platform of a little country station under the moonlight. The air is still and heavy with the fragrance of lilac and wild cherry, and they look forward to a perfect, quiet supper of chicken "just big enough for two," along with salmon and sardines. Sasha remarks that their "splendid time" seems almost unbelievable. However, their tranquility is instantly shattered...
2025-11-0935 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesTHE COUNTRY COTTAGE and THE SCHOOL MISTREESS by ANTON CHEKHOVSo much for that quiet holiday weekend so longed for by these two newlyweds! It's FAMILY TIME!!!! Anton Chekhov's "A Country Cottage" centers on two young newlyweds, Sasha and Varya, who are enjoying profound, almost dream-like happiness while strolling on the platform of a little country station under the moonlight. The air is still and heavy with the fragrance of lilac and wild cherry, and they look forward to a perfect, quiet supper of chicken "just big enough for two," along with salmon and sardines. Sasha remarks that their "splendid time" seems almost unbelievable. However, their tranquility...
2025-11-0931 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP7 )THE GUESTToday we present Chapter 7, "The Guest," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables. The ancient Pyncheon House is gripped by frantic, trembling preparation as Hepzibah undertakes an heroic test of sentiment. Racking her nerves to create a beautiful meal from a musty, antique cookery book for an unnamed arrival. Hepzibah's emotional state is terrifyingly volatile. As she meticulously positions the table to catch both shadow and sun for her visitor, the suspense is drawn out by the guest's reluctant, pausing footstep, which causes Phœbe to feel as if a ghost were coming into the room. Thi...
2025-11-0142 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeTHE BEST OF THE GILDED AGE COUNTDOWN #29 - THE ROMANCE OF JEDEDIAHTo celebrate Jon Hagadorn's 10 years of storytelling, we are doing a countdown of the most beloved stories. This week, #29, The Romance of Jedediah, by Lucy Maude Montgomery, one of our favorite authors here at 1001 Stories from the Gilded Age. Next up in our "Best of the Gilded Age" countdown is Lucy Maude Montgomery's charming tale, "The Romance of Jedediah," which first aired on December 8th, 2024. We find that romance often "cares not for appearances and apparently delights in contradictions". Our hero, Jedediah Crane, is certainly a contradiction: despite a name that doesn't "savour of romance", a plump figur...
2025-10-2632 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 6) MAULE'S WELLWelcome back to 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft Stories! Today we go deeper into the atmospheric gloom and ancestral secrets of Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterful Gothic "romance," The House of the Seven Gables, featuring Chapter VI, "Maule's Well". In this unsettling episode, the bright, cheerful Phœbe ventures into the old Pyncheon garden—a place of rank decay and strange order—where she encounters the mysterious daguerreotypist, Holgrave, whose conversation reveals chilling insights into the family's dark inheritance. Phœbe is given an ominous caution concerning the moss-rimmed fountain at the garden's center, known as Maule's Well, which Holgrave warns is "water bew...
2025-10-2528 min1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeTHE BEST OF THE GILDED AGE [THE VILLAGE SINGER]The Best of the Gilded Age is a countdown episode series of the most beloved stories to celebrate 10 years of storytelling with Jon Hagadorn. We begin with The Village Singer by Mary Wilkins-Freeman, #30 in our top episodes list. This episode first aired on September 29th, 2024 and has had over 1,120 listens in the past year! "A Village Singer" tells the story of Candace Whitcomb, a forty-year veteran soprano in her New England village church who is replaced by the younger Alma Way. Upset by her dismissal and realizing she was tricked into attending her own "retirement" party...
2025-10-1238 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 5) MAY AND NOVEMBERWelcome back to 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft Stories for Chapter V, "May and November," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables. The ancient, decaying Pyncheon mansion is suddenly illuminated by the arrival of young Phœbe, whose sunny disposition immediately begins to purify chambers long tenanted only by spiders, and mice, and rats, and ghosts. As the cheerful newcomer attempts to bring life back to dusty antiques, including a harpsichord that looks more like a coffin than anything else, and soothe Hepzibah's melancholy heart, the dark reality of the Pyncheon legacy is subtly brought to light. The cur...
2025-10-0440 min1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND [ANNOUNCEMENT]Did you know that Jon recently produced his 1001st episode? To celebrate his 10 years, we are going into the vaults and bringing back the best of the best episodes, complete with a fresh feel and commentary provided by your host, Gizelle Erickson. To the fans of Anne - have no fear! We will be continuing to produce episodes for you, and will resume her story after our countdown is complete! You will want to subscribe to this podcast so you will know the moment a new episode releases. In the meantime, we invite you to join...
2025-10-0102 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 14) THE SUMMONSJoin us for Chapter XIV, "The Summons," from L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel, Anne of the Island. As the summer's splendor wanes and the world is full of hazes, Anne dedicates her evenings to her friend Ruby Gillis, who is growing paler and struggling with what Anne perceives as an invisible foe. Anne senses that Ruby needs help—craves it—and she wants to give it to her and can't. In a pivotal, moonlit vigil, the conversation shifts from light chatter to a harrowing confession as Ruby admits she is afraid to die, not because she fears heaven itself, but be...
2025-09-2121 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 4) A DAY BEHIND THE COUNTERStep back into the chilling, atmospheric world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables as we descend into Chapter IV, "A Day Behind the Counter," presented in the thrilling style of 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft Stories. Hepzibah Pyncheon continues her agonizing trial, navigating the indignities and blunders of her newfound trade, when the formidable shadow of her affluent cousin, Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon, looms over the shop. This is more than a relative's visit; it is a confrontation that forces Hepzibah to find the chilling resemblance between the Judge's composed exterior and the stern, ominous features of...
2025-09-1936 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (Chapter 13) THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSORSIn Chapter 13, "The Way of Transgressors," from L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we dive into a vividly rendered account of childhood mischief and the dawning pangs of conscience. Young Davy Keith, left under Mrs. Lynde's vigilant eye, embarks on a meticulously planned rebellion. This day of transgression, however, soon leads him down a path where a "mis'rubul" conscience becomes his harshest, most inescapable judge. L.M. Montgomery, celebrated for her profound ability to capture the authentic voice and intricate internal world of children, brilliantly portrays Davy's tumultuous journey from reckless abandon to the heavy burden of guilt, ill...
2025-09-1724 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 12) AVERIL'S ATONEMENTIn Chapter XII, "Averil's Atonement," from L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we delve into Anne Shirley's creative world as she embarks on her first serious attempt at fiction writing. Listeners will join Anne as she grapples with finding the perfect plot for her heroine, Averil, and dedicates hours to choosing names for all her characters, including her hero, Perceval Dalrymple. Anne even enlists Diana's help in naming a minor character, eventually settling on "Robert Ray" after rejecting a more aristocratic suggestion that wasn't quite suitable for a chore boy. Anne's literary ambitions are fueled by a pursuit o...
2025-09-1418 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 3) THE FIRST CUSTOMER Welcome back to 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft Stories! Join Gizelle Erickson this week for a spine-chilling journey into Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic, The House of the Seven Gables, as we delve into Chapter III: "The First Customer." The reclusive Hepzibah Pyncheon faces her greatest challenge: opening a humble cent-shop to support herself. Experience her overwhelming anxiety as the shop bell heralds not just a customer, but the dramatic collision of her genteel past with the harsh realities of a changing world. As Hepzibah grapples with the indignity of trade and the judgmental eyes of the public, we...
2025-09-1333 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 11) THE ROUND OF LIFEIn this episode, we delve into Lucy Maude Montgomery's beloved Anne of the Island, specifically Chapter XI, "The Round of Life". Anne Shirley returns to Avonlea, her academic achievements at Redmond College marked by the Thorburn Scholarship, only to face the sobering realities of life's constant changes. She confronts the fragility of existence through the heartbreaking news of a dear friend's battle with "galloping consumption," a term for a particularly aggressive form of tuberculosis that progressed rapidly and often led to death within months. This somber turning point in Anne's story is made all the more poignant by a...
2025-09-1020 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 10) PATTY'S PLACEWelcome fellow story companions! In this episode of Anne of the Island, we delve into "Chapter X - Patty's Place". This chapter sees Anne and Priscilla embark on their exciting quest for a shared home for the next year with Stella Maynard, leading them to the charming, yet eccentric, Patty's Place. You'll meet the formidable "grim and ancient" Miss Patty Spofford and her niece Miss Maria, who are preparing for an unexpected European adventure. Discover the fascinating trivia of the twin guardian deities of Patty's Place: two large, white china dogs with round green spots, named Gog and Magog, w...
2025-09-0721 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesTHE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CH 2)(WITH MISSING LAST FEW MINUTES) THE LITTLE SHOP WINDOW NATHANIEL HAWTHORNEIn Chapter 2 of The House of the Seven Gables, entitled, "The Little Shop-Window," we delve deeper into the solitary world of Miss Hepzibah Pyncheon, as she reluctantly prepares to open her cent-shop, an act of sheer desperation after twenty-five years of seclusion. This chapter captures the profound inner conflict of Hepzibah, a woman of "old Gentility" forced by poverty to engage with the world she has long avoided. Her famous scowl, often mistaken for ill-temper by the townspeople, is in fact a result of her nearsightedness, underscoring how outward appearances can belie a "tender, sensitive" heart. This poignant moment of...
2025-09-0632 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAPS 8 &9)Show Description In this episode, we bring you two chapters as we continue Anne Shirley's journey of growth and self-discovery at Redmond College, exploring Chapters 8, "Anne's First Proposal," and 9, "An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend". Anne receives a surprising and bewildering proxy proposal from a good-natured, albeit uninspiring, schoolhood chum who has loved her from afar, followed by another equally disheartening offer from someone closer at hand. These moments profoundly clash with Anne's secret, romantic dreams of an eloquent Prince Charming. As her college term progresses, Anne finds renewed purpose and companionship in the exciting pr...
2025-09-0329 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 7) HOME AGAINIn Chapter 7, "Home Again," of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we witness Anne Shirley's cherished return to Green Gables after her initial weeks at Redmond College. This episode perfectly captures the poignant nostalgia and comforting embrace of home after a period of new experiences and independence. Anne's heart truly yearns for the familiar, where she is greeted with a "festal appearance" and enthusiastic welcomes from Davy and Dora, complete with a bonfire and an "Indian war-whoop". The chapter beautifully illustrates the profound "faithful, tender love" awaiting her, making Green Gables a "masterpiece" in her eyes, even amidst th...
2025-08-3121 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesNEW! THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 1) THE OLD PYNCHEON FAMILY WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHT AT 1001! Hello, fellow seekers of the strange and the spine-chilling! Are you ready to pull back the curtain on a truly ghastly classic tale? Today we delve into the haunting origins of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The House of the Seven Gables," where history itself is soaked in dread. Chapter 1 opens with a rusty wooden mansion in New England, its gables pointed like accusatory fingers towards a sky that has witnessed centuries of human folly and shadowed secrets. We begin not with a happy start, but with a vindictive curse. This isn't just a story...
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1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 6) IN THE PARKShow Description In this week's episode of "1001 Stories from the Gilded Age," join Gizelle Erickson as we delve into Anne of the Island, Chapter 6, 'In the Park'". Anne Shirley, along with Gilbert, Charlie, Philippa, and Priscilla, embark on a serene autumn walk through Kingsport's park, where Anne and Gilbert's reflect on life's joys and sorrows amidst the comforting pines. They come across the charming, vine-covered "Patty's Place" that captures Anne's imagination. This quaint cottage, with its old-fashioned, "unworldly flowers and shrubs", stands in stark contrast to the surrounding opulence. This beautifully echoes the author L.M. Montgomery's own pr...
2025-08-2717 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 5) LETTERS FROM HOMEGet ready for "Letters from Home," a poignant chapter from Anne of the Island that speaks to anyone navigating life's big changes. As Anne settles into the exciting, yet sometimes disorienting, world of college, you'll feel the universal emotions of adjustment, the longing for loved ones far away, and the comforting embrace of familiar connections that make the new seem less strange. This episode offers a delightful escape from your daily routine, allowing you to immerse yourself in Anne's new friendships, her humorous observations, and the subtle complexities of budding romances. For those se...
2025-08-2419 min
The Audible ChapterMY WATCH and MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE by MARK TWAINMY WATCH: A humurous piece describing the narrator's futile efforts to get his watch fixed MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE: An autobiographical piece describing Twain as a young typesetter in Hannibal who gets a rare chance to write an article or two for the daily paper while the owner is out for a few days Join us at www.bestof1001stories.com tobrowse all our 12 podcasts Be sure to follow 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age where Gizelle Erickson is just starting narrating the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' sequel titles 'Anne of the Island ' (Anne is headed for college) https...
2025-08-1717 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesMY WATCH and MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE by MARK TWAINMY WATCH: A humurous piece describing the narrator's futile efforts to get his watch fixed MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE: An autobiographical piece describing Twain as a young typesetter in Hannibal who gets a rare chance to write an article or two for the daily paper while the owner is out for a few days Join us at www.bestof1001stories.com tobrowse all our 12 podcasts Be sure to follow 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age where Gizelle Erickson is just starting narrating the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' sequel titles 'Anne of the Island ' (Anne is headed for college) https...
2025-08-1716 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesMY WATCH and MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE by MARK TWAINMY WATCH: A humurous piece describing the narrator's futile efforts to get his watch fixed MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE: An autobiographical piece describing Twain as a young typesetter in Hannibal who gets a rare chance to write an article or two for the daily paper while the owner is out for a few days Join us at www.bestof1001stories.com tobrowse all our 12 podcasts Be sure to follow 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age where Gizelle Erickson is just starting narrating the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' sequel titles 'Anne of the Island...
2025-08-1714 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 3): GREETING AND FAREWELL LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERYThis week, in Chapter 3: "Greeting and Farewell" of Anne of the Island, listeners will join Anne Shirley as she stands on the threshold of a grand adventure, departing the cherished comfort of Green Gables for the bustling, unknown world of Kingsport and Redmond College. The episode opens with a dim and dreary dawn, setting the scene for tearful goodbyes to her beloved home, family, and friends, including a hilariously stubborn Davey and a seemingly stoic Marilla. As Anne embarks on her journey, she faces the initial bewilderment of finding herself alone amidst strangers in the bright g...
2025-08-1717 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANGELA: AN INVERTED LOVE STORY by W.S. GILBERT Hello, dear listeners, Gizelle Erickson here, eager to be your companion as we once again open a window to the fascinating world of the Gilded Age, transforming your everyday moments into an engaging escape. Our next offering, William Schwenk Gilbert's poignant classic, 'Angela: An Inverted Love Story,' will transport you to the unique setting of 1890s Venice. This isn't just a story; it's an immersive journey following a bedridden man whose only view of the world, and indeed of the young woman Angela, comes from her upside-down reflection in the canal. As a tender courtship unfolds thro...
2025-08-1417 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 2) GARLANDS OF AUTUMN In Chapter 2 of Anne of the Island, "Garlands of Autumn" we find Anne in the last week of preparations to leave Avonlea for Redmond College. The chapter opens with a farewell party thrown by the Avonlea Village Improvement Society (A.V.I.S.) for Anne and Gilbert Blythe. Amidst the gathering of their "old crowd" of friends, including Diana Barry, Ruby Gillis, and Charlie Sloane, Anne navigates the bittersweet nature of her impending departure and her evolving feelings for Gilbert. She grapples with anxieties fueled by well-meaning but disheartening remarks from townswomen about her pursuing a B.A. a...
2025-08-1319 min
1001 Stories From The Gilded AgeANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 1) THE SHADOW OF CHANGE Get ready to journey with us as we begin L. M. Montgomery's beloved novel, Anne of the Island, a classic from the early 20th century. This installment chronicles Anne Shirley's pivotal transition from her cherished childhood in Avonlea to the exciting, yet daunting, world of adulthood and college life at Redmond. Our first chapter, aptly titled "The Shadow of Change," immediately immerses us in this significant moment, setting the stage as Anne and her dear friend Diana Barry reflect on the bittersweet passage of time and the impending separation that Anne's departure for college brings. The narrative beautifully c...
2025-08-1022 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastCOMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552...
2025-08-0901 min
1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleCOMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552...
2025-08-0901 min
1001 Stories For The RoadCOMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552...
2025-08-0901 min
1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft StoriesCOMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552...
2025-08-0901 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesCOMING SOON TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552...
2025-08-0901 min
The Audible ChapterCOMING SOON TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552 Spotify" https://open.spotify.com/sh...
2025-08-0904 min
1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesCOMING SOON TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552 Spotify" https://open.spotify.com/sh...
2025-08-0904 min1001 Stories From The Gilded Age1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT1001 Stories From The Gilded Age is coming out of its summer slumber now! We have a new voice and talent you'lll want to meet-some of you have already heard her- that's Gizelle Erickson- and she's picking up where we left off with the "Anne of Green Gables" series where we left off ( we did the first two, Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea, in archives, links will be in show notes, hopefully, soon), starting with Anne of the Island, by Lucy Maud Montgomery, whose 'Anne' works sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Gizelle will b...
2025-08-0904 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE SEIGE OF KHE SANH 1968: U.S. MARINES HOLD AGAINST OVERWHELMING ODDS (1001 HEROES SUMMER OF LAST STANDS #3)On 21 January 1968, the PAVN surrounded and besieged the key US Marine base near the border of Laos. In the ensuing five months, KSCB and the hilltop outposts around it were subjected to daily North Vietnamese artillery, mortar, and rocket attacks, and several infantry assaults. More than 274 U.S. troops were killed and more than 2,500 wounded. This is their story. Resources: • "BRCC PRESENTS - The Siege at Khe Sanh." Black Rifle Coffee Company, YouTube • "Battle of Khe Sanh." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation • "Khe Sanh." HISTORY.com Editors, HISTORY, A&E Television Networks, August 2, 2011 (Last Updated: February 27...
2025-07-2732 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE VALIANT DEFENSE OF RORKE'S DRIFT (#2 SUMMER SERIES FAMOUS LAST STANDS)# 2 In our summer series "Famous Last Stands" is The Valiant Defense of Rorke's Drift, which was a 10 hour battle between a beleagured British outpost in the center of Zulu territory which was attacked by a very large Zulu force in 1879. Outnumbered 40 to 1 , the small garrison fought bravely, often in hand to hand combat, with many surviving and claiming 20 Zulus for every fallen soldier. Coming Sunday 12:30 ET: The Battle of Khe Sanh "Hold At All Costs". 2,500 US Marines, Army, AF, and ARVN vs. 40,000 enemy troops The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, w...
2025-07-2036 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE SPARTANS LAST STAND AT THERMOPYLAE: COURAGE, TREACHERY, AND ENDURING LEGACY OF THE SPARTAN ETHOSPart one of our six part summer series "Last Stands" at 1001 Heroes! Reviews Appreciated! The incredible story of Greece's effort to fight off the Persian Empire's attempt to occupy Greece by sending their best warriors from their united city-states- the battle being ended with the last 300 Spartans led by King Leonidas in a 7 days long effort to fend off 200,000 Persians. The Spartan ethos remains today not only in our military but in each one us as we seek the determination and courage to face our live's challenges. COMING SOON: RORKE'S DRIFT (Zulu Wars 1879) Join us a...
2025-07-1344 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE JFK ASSASSINATION COVER-UP: THE REPORTER WHO KNEW TOO MUCH-DOROTHY KILGALLENFull Transcript at https://www.bestof1001stories.com/show/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/ In light of the recent release of thousands of previously classified documents concerning the Kennedy Assassination we present an in-depth look at the aftermath, which left investigators wirth the murder of the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald by strip club owner Jack Ruby, who was said to be heavily in debt to the New Orleans mafia, and the suspected murder by poison of journalist and popular tv game show contestant Dorothy Kilgallen, who was only reporter to interview Ruby twice, and who said she was close to busting the investigation...
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