Forward Into The Past is a podcast that brings classic tales of suspense, mystery, science fiction, and fiction from the public domain to the modern listener. Each episode features a full-length story, narrated by host J.C. Rede. The stories featured on Forward Into The Past were originally published in dime novels, story papers, and magazines from the late 1890s to the early 1930s. These stories are a product of their time, and may contain themes, words, and ideas that are no longer conside ...
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Nick Carter and the Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 4
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32:52Send us a text In this thrilling episode, Nick Carter and Patsy must unravel a complex case involving a robbery, kidnapping, and a daring rescue mission. Governor Bradley's secrets are exposed as the detective duo races against time to save his daughter and recover stolen papers. Action-packed and full of twists, this episode showcases Nick's inves…
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Nick Carter and the Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 3
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28:15Send us a text In this exciting episode of Forward Into The Past, host JC Rede narrates the thrilling 1903 detective story 'Nick Carter and the Kidnapped Heiress'. Listeners journey back to an era when serialized detective tales captivated audiences. Patsy, disguised and vigilant, tracks the dubious Snell to a clandestine meeting in the hills, only…
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Nick Carter and The Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 2
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33:16Send us a text In this thrilling episode, Nick Carter's intrepid junior detective Patsy Garvin encounters dangerous situations as he follows a mysterious man named Snell on a journey that leads them to Helena, Montana. The narrative unfolds with tense moments as Patsy must act swiftly to thwart potential harm. A sequence of events transpires involv…
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Nick Carter and The Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 1
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26:37Send us a text In this episode, Nick Carter encounters a mysterious client, George Snell, who seeks help in a case of kidnapping, robbery, and blackmail involving the governor's daughter in Wenonah. As Snell's actions become suspicious, Nick's assistant, Patsy, embarks on a thrilling pursuit to uncover the truth behind Snell's motives. An intense a…
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The Suicide, Or Nick Carter and the Lost Head, Pt 4
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40:03Send us a text In this enthralling episode, Nick Carter and his assistant Patsy Garvan find themselves embroiled in a complex web of deception and treachery. As they uncover a sinister plot involving a supposed suicide, a cunning impostor, and a desperate attempt to secure a fortune, the stakes are raised to unprecedented levels. With thrilling twi…
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The Suicide, Or Nick Carter and The Lost Head, Pt 3
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31:17Send us a text In this episode, Nick Carter continues his investigation into the mysterious death of Cyrus Darling. He visits Kate Crandall, a woman who was involved with Darling and claims to have been unaware of his marriage. Carter questions her about Darling and his relationships with Ralph Sheldon and Philip Floyd. However, Crandall remains ev…
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The Suicide, or Nick Carter and The Lost Head, Pt 2
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33:59Send us a text Nick Carter investigates the mysterious suicide of Cyrus Darling, a man who recently sold his business and converted his assets into cash. As Nick delves deeper into the case, he uncovers evidence that suggests Darling's suicide may have been staged. With the help of his team, Nick follows leads that point to a possible conspiracy in…
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The Suicide; Or Nick Carter and the Lost Head, Pt. 1
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29:46Send us a text In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," host JC Rede introduces the iconic detective Nick Carter and his enduring legacy in American literature and culture. The episode then delves into the beginning of a new Nick Carter story, "The Suicide or Nick Carter and the Lost Head." Mrs. Darling seeks Nick's help after her husband's appa…
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A Christmas Carol: Staves IV & V - The End of It
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51:27Send us a text JC Rede concludes the final episode of Forward into the Past for the year with a reading of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol: Staves IV & V." Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, who shows him the shadows of things that will happen in the future. Scrooge is confronted with his own death and the impact it has on t…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave III - The Second of the Three Spirits
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1:01:45Send us a text In this episode, J.C. Rede dives back into Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, focusing on Stave 3: The Second of the Three Spirits. Scrooge awakens to meet the Ghost of Christmas Present, who takes him on a journey to witness the joy and generosity of the holiday season. They visit the Cratchit family, where Scrooge sees the love an…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave II - The First of the Three Spirits
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47:08Send us a text In this episode, J. C. Rede introduces Stave II of Charles Dickens' classic tale, "A Christmas Carol." He discusses the immediate success and widespread popularity of the story, as well as Dickens' influence on Christmas traditions. The episode then dives into the second stave, where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past.…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave I - Marley's Ghost
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45:47Send us a text In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," J.C. Rede continues his retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." He starts with Stave I, where we learn about the death of Jacob Marley and the introduction of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is portrayed as a cold and miserly man who has no interest in the holiday season. However, his …
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Send us a text In this holiday episode of Forward into the Past, host J.C. Rede narrates the Christmas story "Mrs. Brownlow's Christmas Party" by Willis Boyd Allen. Before diving into the story, Rede provides background information on Allen, a prolific author and editor of children's literature in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Allen believed t…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," J.C. Rede shares a heartwarming Christmas story titled "Christmas On Wheels" written by Willis Boyd Allen in 1895. He begins by discussing the history of the Christmas tree and its significance as a symbol of the holiday season. J.C. Rede then dives into the story, which takes place in a sn…
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Send us a text J.C. Rede, the host and narrator of the podcast "Forward Into the Past," kicks off the Halloween season with a spooky tale from 1930 called "The Fearsome Touch of Death" by Robert E. Howard. Rede provides a brief history of Halloween, tracing its roots back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Rede then delves into the story, n…
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A Fatal Message; Or Nick Carter's Slender Clue, Pt 1
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33:08Send us a text In this episode Nick Carter overhears a suspicious conversation in a cafe and becomes intrigued by a telegram received by a man named John Dalton. He enlists the help of Arthur Belden, an assistant manager at the local telegraph office, to investigate further. They discover that the telegram contains a warning and instructions relate…
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Blood Will Tell; or Nick Carter's Play in Politics, Pt 4
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40:59Send us a text J.C. Rede narrates the conclusion of the Mortimer DeLand three-part story arc in the podcast episode "Blood Will Tell or Nick Carter's Play in Politics." Nick Carter arrives at John Madison's residence and confronts him about his involvement in a murder. Madison refuses to settle with the criminals and instead confesses the truth. A …
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Blood Will Tell; Or Nick Carter's Play In Politics, Pt 3
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39:15Send us a text In this episode of "Forward Into the Past," JC Rede continues the thrilling mystery story "Blood Will Tell; Or Nick Carter's Play In Politics." Nick Carter, Chick, and Patsy Garvin are analyzing the bloodstained articles found at the crime scene. Nick determines that the blood on the articles does not belong to the murdered woman, Ma…
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Blood Will Tell; or Nick Carter's Play in Politics, Pt 2
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28:26Send us a text In this episode, JC Rede continues the second part of the 1915 Nick Carter mystery "Blood Will Tell" or "Nick Carter's Play in Politics." Nick Carter finds Arthur Gordon, who is involved in a threatening situation, at police headquarters. Despite the evidence that seems to incriminate Gordon, Nick believes in his innocence and promis…
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Blood Will Tell; Or Nick Carter's Play in Politics, Pt 1
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28:13Send us a text In this episode of "Forward Into the Past," JC Rede continues the three-part storyline of the Nick Carter mystery, "Blood Will Tell; Or Nick Carter's Play in Politics." Nick Carter, a renowned detective, receives a frantic call from Arthur Gordon, a prominent New York banker and politician who has been arrested for the murder of Mati…
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The Gordon Elopement, Or Nick Carter's Three of a Kind, Pt 5
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25:45Send us a text In this episode, Mortimer Deland underestimates Nick Carter's abilities, but little does he know that the detective has already found Pauline's garments and uncovered the truth. Deland's sinister plans to harm Gordon and Carter are about to be exposed. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. htt…
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The Gordon Elopement; Or Nick Carter's Three of a Kind, Pt 4
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30:57Send us a text The episode explores the impact of Nick Carter mystery stories on popular culture, highlighting how they influenced subsequent works of literature, film, and the creation of other iconic fictional detectives. The stories were serialized, making them accessible to a wide range of readers and reflecting societal anxieties and aspiratio…
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The Gordon Elopement, Or Nick Carter's Three of A Kind Pt 3
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24:26Send us a text Nick Carter, the iconic detective character, revolutionized the detective fiction genre by creating a relatable and intelligent hero. His use of disguises, forensic evidence, and complex plots set the stage for future detective stories. Nick Carter's influence extended beyond literature, as he appeared in various forms of media and b…
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The Gordon Elopement; Or Nick Carter's Three of a Kind, Pt 2
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31:15Send us a text In this episode, Nick investigates the disappearance of Arthur Gordon and the suspected involvement of his stenographer, Pauline Perrot. Nick visits Mrs. Lord, Pauline's landlady, who reveals that Pauline is away on a visit and has sent her trunk in advance. Nick inspects Pauline's room and discovers a torn letter in French, suggesti…
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Nick Carter and The Gordon Elopement, Pt 1
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27:39Send us a text Well, well, well, folks, it looks like Master Detective Nick Carter has gotten himself into quite the pickle this time. You see, he's been called upon to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young man named Arthur Gordon, who only just deeded his brand new estate to his fiancee before vanishing into thin air. And to top it a…
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The Mask of Death; Or Nick Carter's Curious Case, Pt 4
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43:57Send us a text In this episode, JC Rede concludes the exciting Nick Carter mystery, The Mask of Death, and discusses the impact of Street and Smith's Detective Story Magazine on the development of detective fiction in the early 20th century. Patsy Garvin's investigation leads him to Jim Margate's place, where he overhears a conversation between Mar…
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The Mask of Death; Or Nick Carter's Curious Case, Pt 3
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28:49Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the 1915 dime novel mystery, "The Mask of Death," featuring detective Nick Carter. The story follows Nick and his team as they investigate a bizarre crime committed by the notorious criminal, Mortimer Deland. As they uncover evidence implicating Deland, his alleged sister played by English crook Fanny C…
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The Mask of Death; Or Nick Carter's Curious Case Pt 2
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34:07Send us a text In this episode of the Nick Carter mystery series, we dive deeper into the case of The Mask of Death. Nick and his team of investigators, Chick Carter and Patsy Garvan, are approached by Detective Conroy from Police Headquarters, who warns them about the notorious criminal Mortimer Deland, who may be hiding in New York City with his …
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The Mask of Death; Or Nick Carter's Curious Case, Pt 1
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34:47Send us a text Get ready for an adrenaline rush as we join Nick Carter on a spine-tingling robbery case from 1915, "The Mask of Death or Nick Carter's Curious Case." Our hero, Nick Carter is summoned by his friend and successful broker, Arthur Gordon, to investigate a peculiar crime involving Rudolph Strickland, his niece Wilhelmina, and a scene of…
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Toying With Fate; or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave, Pt 7
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35:28Send us a text In this riveting podcast episode, our intrepid detective, Nick Carter, assumes the guise of Brockey Gann in order to carry out a daring plan to get to the bottom of a puzzling case. Using his wits and cunning, Nick succeeds in manipulating a cabman into revealing information that could be crucial to solving the case. But as he delves…
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Toying With Fate; Or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave, Pt 6
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29:32Send us a text In this episode of the Nick Carter Detective Stories, we see Carter take on a new disguise in his quest to solve the crime at the Red Dragon Inn. He secures a typical tough look from a costumer and heads to Lem Samson's saloon, where he hopes to find some information about the case. Carter's plan involves waiting in the back room and…
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Toying With Fate; Or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave, Pt 5
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31:25Send us a text In this episode, Detective Carter receives a tip from Dora Ferris that points to Simeon Rich and Dick Darwin as suspects in a crime that took place on New Year's Eve. Dora offers to take Carter to her flat to inspect Darwin's clothing for clues, and they discover that Darwin has already left, taking all his belongings. However, Carte…
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Toying With Fate; Or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave, Part 4
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29:56Send us a text The latest episode of the podcast delves into the thrilling investigation of Nick Carter, who has been on the hunt for the murderers at the notorious Red Dragon Inn. In the previous episode, Nick infiltrated a meeting between Simeon Rich and Dick Darwin, who were conspiring to keep Isabella Porter from revealing everything she knew a…
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Toying With Fate, or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave Pt 3
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29:37Send us a text In this episode, Nick Carter and Peter Wright finally discover the contents of the mysterious package left by Edward Peters. The package includes evidence proving that Alfred Lawrence was framed for a crime he didn't commit. However, the identity of Edward Peters remains a mystery, and Nick follows a lead to the second witness on the…
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Toying With Fate or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave, Pt 2
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34:28Send us a text In this episode, Nick Carter investigates the murder of an old man, who is later identified as Alfred Lawrence, a man who had been convicted of forgery and spent 10 years in State's Prison. However, Mr. Peter Wright, who identifies the body, believes Lawrence to be innocent, and Nick sets out to find the truth. With the help of Wrigh…
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Toying With Fate; Or Nick Carter's Narrow Shave, Pt 1
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29:36Send us a text In this episode, an unknown old man, who was recently released from prison, is murdered in his sleep! Nick Carter is on the trail in a flash! What clues will he find? Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donati…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, a newly appointed sheriff in a small town gets more than he bargained for, in this Western yarn, spun way back in 1919. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or be a monthly supp…
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Send us a text This episode continues our sci-fi theme: The short story "Grounded" was written by William Sambrot in 1957 - a rare mid-50's piece of public domain literature, and worthy of a Twilight Zone episode. Music by Slip.stream - "Recalling A Legend" - https://slip.stream/tracks/be569a97-63a4-441b-b039-3b9a44aed7b5 "Net Tension" - https://sl…
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Send us a text In this episode, we continue to re-discover sci-fi short stories from the Golden Age of pulp magazines. "Miracle" from October 1948, written by Ray Cummings. Music by Slip.stream - "Glass Box" - https://slip.stream/tracks/29cce8ac-6a19-4b7e-ad8a-a86d610f5f11 "Perimeter Scan" - https://slip.stream/tracks/3b7c72eb-7946-4785-b179-65b9c9…
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Send us a text In this episode, we encounter one of those many times of what happens when technology falls into the wrong hands. Music by Slip.stream - "Another Hard Line" - https://slip.stream/tracks/56c3ec5b-2770-4aad-9fcd-fcf7f55d4807 "Big Band Time" - https://slip.stream/tracks/c0bf157f-845e-4c56-a4a0-b2c1917e62c4 "My Place" - https://slip.stre…
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Send us a text We begin Season Two with a science fiction short story written in 1948 by Edmond Hamilton and appeared in the Science Fiction magazine Thrilling Wonder Stories. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or …
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Send us a text In this short bonus episode I read Clement C Moore's famous Christmas poem. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or be a monthly supporter! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcthevoice…
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Send us a text This is the second chapter of the epic Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens back in 1843. In this chapter, he is confronted by the Ghost of Christmas Past, and is shown the shadows of what were. All voices done by the narrator, J.C. Rede. Support the show! https://bit.ly/3eSZ3tN 4qd5hgj9 Theme written …
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Send us a text In this episode, I attempt to bring to life Charles Dickens' epic Christmas tale: A Christmas Carol, all voices done by the narrator, J.C. Rede. Each stave of the Carol will be released as it's own episode. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show …
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Send us a text In this episode we feature the first of several Holiday-themed stories. First off, from 1898, The Shadow of Christmas Present. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or be a monthly supporter! https://ww…
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Send us a text And we reach the conclusion of Washington Irving's classic tale of terror, as we come face to face with the headless horseman himself. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or be a monthly supporter! ht…
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Send us a text Herein lies the tale of the Headless Horseman of early New England: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving. The story is longer than I expected, so the second part will be released separately. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Sup…
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Send us a text In this episode, we offer up the second of two classic tales of the macabre from the master himself, Edgar Allan Poe - and just in time for the Halloween season. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or…
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Send us a text Just in time for the halloween season, I present to you - Edgar Allan Poe's classic gothic nightmare: The Tell-Tale Heart Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support the show Support the show! Make a one-time donation or be a monthly supporter! https://www.buy…
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The Call of Death, or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant Pt 8 & 9
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30:11Send us a text In this exciting conclusion of 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant,' JC Rede wraps up the story involving a complex bank robbery, a mystery involving a dying man's secret, and several clever detectives bringing criminals to justice. The episode opens with detective Nick Carter and his assistant, Chick Carter, uncover…
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