Best David Daw Podcasts (2025)

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The DAVID MOVIE: Director Brent Dawes on an epic family feature 30 years in the making. 1:06:15

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This December 19th, DAVID, the Biblical epic from Sunrise Animation Studios, will be hitting theatres! In this first episode of the new season, host Julia Smuts Louw speaks with Brent Dawes about the equally epic journey it took to bring this labour of love to life. Join us to hear how the team wrestled with bringing scripture to a modern audience …

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ANN MARY; HER TWO THANKSGIVINGS by MARY E .WILKINS FREEMAN 34:14

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A little girl is temporarily abandoned on Thanksgiving when her family has to rush away to the next town to care for an ailing relativeBy ME

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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HOW WE KEPT THANKSGIVING AT OLDTOWN by HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 30:16

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How was Thanksgiving celebrated in the 1860's? After the Civil War, affairs of home and hearth became much more important to families who suffered so much loss during the Civil War. Harriet Beecher Stowe was of the important leaders of this renaissance with her stories.By me

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THE LUCK OF ROARING CAMP by BRET HARTE 27:19

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By Jon Hagadorn

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JEEVES IN THE SPRINGTIME by P.G. WODEHOUSE 36:02

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Bertie Wooster is approached by his old pal Bingo for help in the romamce departmentm and needs Jeeve's advice. It seems that Bertie has fallen head over heels for a girl who serves food at a local coffee shop and also works as a chef for a wealthy old man. Bingo wants to marry her but needs to have his wealthy Uncle up his monthly allowance so he …

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John Polis, COO & CTO – Star Mountain Capital (EP.64) 39:22

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John Polis is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Star Mountain Capital. John’s career path has led him to play a pivotal role in transforming Star Mountain in private credit in the lower middle market. I spent time with John unpacking how data and technology can meaningfully shape investment management operations. We discus…

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A DEPARTMENTAL CASE by O.HENRY 32:45

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An ex-Texas Ranger, Indian fighter working as a commisioner of a small office in the state govenrment is approached by a down and out woman who is seeking financial support which her nw dead father, a Texas hero, had denied,hoping that whatever had been promised to him could be passed down to her. Conversation led to her sharing her name and the co…

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THE FLYING STARS A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K. CHESTERTON 34:55

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The story takes place at an English manor home at Christmastime, where family and friends are gathering to celebrate the season. Father Brown is a close friend of the family and present as well when the wealthy godfather arrives with a rare gift of three diamonds for the young lady of the manor. Soon a masquerade play takes place and the godfather …

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THE COUNTRY COTTAGE and THE SCHOOL MISTREESS by ANTON CHEKHOV 31:44

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So 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…

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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING and A BRAVE LITTLE QUAKERESS 31:47

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By Jon Hagadorn

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Chester Dawes, COO & CFO – Palistar Capital (EP.63) 41:34

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Chester Dawes is the COO and CFO at Palistar Capital, an alternative asset manager focused on investing in the future of mission critical digital infrastructure. Launching and growing a private equity firm is not easy. I enjoyed sitting down with Chester to discuss how his experience going from ‘big four’ accounting to industrial to private equity …

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: BRIGHTEN'S SISTER-IN-LAW by HENRY LAWSON 49:07

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By Jon Hagadorn

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: THE LAST LEAF by O.HENRY A GREENWICH VILLAGE STORY 18:14

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: THE LAST LEAF by O.HENRY New York City in Greenwich Village around 1910 was a haven for aspiring artists and anyone looking for work in a growing new city. Sue and Johnsy were two young female artists living on hope and not much else. When Johnsy got sick Sue was told by the doctor that Johnsy didn't have long to live- but Sue …

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FALL FAMILY THEME: A BURGLAR'S CHRISTMAS by WILLA CATHER A STORY OF FORGIVENESS: 29:26

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2025 SPECIAL-FALL FAMILY & HEROES THEMES NOW THRU 12/31-Lots of family stories here at 1001 Classic Short SAtories now thru December-Tell a friend In this story we find a young man at the bottom of his rope- a faqiled thief, a failed college student, failed journalist. He walks into a house in an attempt to steal the jewelry and his mother- yes- it…

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HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AS 1001 HEROES AND 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES GO 100% FAMILY AND HONOR THEMES NOW THRU DEC 31ST ( SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE- MORE COMING MID NOV) 5:25

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The Holidays are approaching and at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast our shows themes every Sunday will be turning to FAMILY and HONOR -SINCE MANY OF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER, RECONNECTING , SEEKING CLOSURE ON ACCOUNT OF LOST ONES, seeking justice, KEEPING THE PEACE. HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS DURING THE…

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RIP VAN WINKLE (WASHINTON IRVING) and THE AMERICAN BOY (THEODORE ROOSEVELT) 17:22

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Rip Van Winkle- A very lazy old Dutchman takes his dog on a mountain hunting trip to escape his nagging wife and winds up meeting a strange little group of gnomes carrying a keg of liquor and getting ready to party. He falls asleep for a long, long time.... The American Boy- Teddy Roosevelt shares his opinion of what a good American boy should be a…

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PERJURED by EDITH MIRILEES 31:22

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A teen-aged boy witnesses an horrific death by the railroad tracks of his small town and to build his status with the older boys he hangs with he adds a lie to his story, saying that a known local townsman was near the boy at the time the train pulled in. This psychological thriller ends in a crowded courtroom as the boy comes to term with the resu…

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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Melissa Stolfi, Global COO – TCW (EP.62) 40:48

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Melissa Stolfi is the Executive Vice President and Global COO of TCW, a leading global investment management firm with over $200 billion in assets. Being competitive in the global asset management space is an ongoing effort. I really enjoyed sitting down with Melissa to talk about her career evolution to TCW and how they've built their platform for…

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A GRAY SLEEVE by STEPHEN CRANE 37:11

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After a skirmish a Civil War cavalry Captain enters a house thinking it might be housing enemy and finds a scared young lady holding a gun behind her back. The Captain, after investigating the house to find two other family occupants, finds himself drawn to the girl but struglles to find a way to tell her.…

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DAVID SWAN by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 19:31

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A young man heading for college in Boston decides to catch a nap in a cozy little glen not far from the stage stop. While sleeping soundly he is silently approached by three different entities- the first promises wealth, the second promises love, and the third robbery and possible death. A great lesson on how life (and sometimes tragedy) passes us …

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MARJORIE DAW (PT 2 OF 2) T.B. ALDRICH 23:46

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Our two best friends continue to write back and forth until John (Jack) Fleming's leg heals enough to travel, which he does, taking the train to new Hampshire to meet the girl of his dreams, depite Edward's best efforts to prevent him from coming.By me

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MARJORIE DAW (PT 1) by THOMAS B. ELDRICH 27:14

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Two close pals exchange letters, one having had to cancel his trip to a summer spot in New Hampshire with his friend due to a broken leg. In the letters the pal in New Hampshire begins to write of the presence of a beautiful young lady named Marjorie Daw, who is living there at "Tyhe Pines" in a house with her father. Our brone-legged friend, withe…

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THE CAGE and OUT ON THE FIELD BY ZANE GREY 36:31

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Wayne University Ken Ward has a long shot at playing varsity baseball ijn his first year due to the team's varsity players being grounded by playing ball outside the college off season. When the tryouts come over a hundred players show up and they are hooted mercilessly by the varsity players now on the sidelines. Try out our new esbsite at www.bes…

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THE BOULEVARD OF ROGUES by MEREDITH NICHOLSON 18:04

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From the author who gave us "House of 1,000 Candles" (currently at 1001 Stories For The Road) comes this short story about a city councilman who m as a lesson in honesty, began to install statues on the town's main boulevard that featured some of the town's past crooked leaders, and some poor decisions of the past- calling it "the boulevard of rogu…

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Brian Douglas, CEO – Graham Capital (EP.61) 45:55

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By Ted Seides – Allocator and Asset Management Expert

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THE PRELIMINARIES by A.C.COMER 46:54

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A young man wants to marry a local girl whose father was recently sent to prison for embezzling another person's money. He talks to the girl's mother, who has three daughters, and she doesn't want any of them to marry, because she doesn't them to grow old and bitter like her as a result of not living the grand life she had hoped for. (She was const…

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DUTCH COURAGE by JACK LONDON 23:27

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Two young mountain climbers are about to take on the famous Half Dome in the High Sierras when they see a distress signal flashed at them from high up on the peak.. NEW 1001 Ghost ,Chiiler & Lovecraft is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 Get all of our shows at …

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THE LIE (PT 2) MARY ANTIN 32:35

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A teacher, knowing that one of her students, a recently immigrant from Russia, is deeply upset about something, goes to his home to speak with his mother and father.By me

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Bruce Smith Reads Mary Ruefle 40:40

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Bruce Smith joins Kevin Young to read “Open Letter To My Ancestors,” by Mary Ruefle, and his own poem “The Game.” Smith, the author of eight poetry collections, including the forthcoming “Hungry Ghost,” has received awards from the Academy of American Poets and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in addition to fellowships from the Guggenheim…

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THE LIE (PT 1) MARY ANTIN 25:57

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A teacher in a city school circa 1916 (we assume New York) works with a 12 year old immigrant boy whose family had recently arrived from Russia as he becomes assimilated to our culture. In part one the boy, after she asks him to try on a George Washington costume for an upcoming school play, becomes very upset- but won't give up what is hurting him…

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BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY by O.HENRY 53:34

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This engaging story takes place in New Orleans in the early 1900's, as a young man and woman get married spontaneously, but within hours the man begins to wonder if he has made the right decision, and goes back to the priest asking how he can annul the marriage. Through twists and turns and a surprise ending the man finds he still has a lot to lear…

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THE RUBE'S WATERLOO by ZANE GREY 31:13

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Con, the Worcester coach, is all set to win the series when his best pitcher, nicknamed "The Rube', falls apart. It seems that a very pretty girl named Nan Brown has the Rube so distracted that he can't perform- and its going to take some really tricky relationship coaching to make it to the pennant. NEW) 1001 Stories From The Old West (Spotify)- h…

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Lisa Dallmer, COO – Dimensional Fund Advisors (EP.60) 45:21

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Running and scaling a global fund group has its challenges. So when I was asking who I should talk to, Lisa's name came to the forefront. Her lens on the industry from the sell side to the buy side is quite unique. Lisa's recognized not only for driving operational excellence and revenue growth, but also for her ability to guide teams through trans…

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A CANARY FOR ONE and MY OLD MAN ERNEST HEMINGWAY 48:11

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Two great early Hemingway storieswritten in his cryptic style and describing everyday events that help to illustrate his message.By me

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHEAP FLAT POIROT INVESTIGATES 34:06

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The famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot uses his "little grey cells" to break an international spy ring. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us! ANDROID USERS- ALL OUR EPISODES AUDIO AT WWW.BBESTOF1001STORIES.COM APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213…

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ROBIN HOOD SHOOTS FOR QUEEN ELEANOR by HOWARD PYLE 46:39

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Robin receives a royal request from the Queen to represent her at the national match, promising he and his followers safe journey to and from London. he accepts, and brings 4 of his trusty men with him. ANDROID USERS- all episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com, Spotify, Podchaser, and others APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://…

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THE GREAT SERMON HANDICAP A JEEVES STORY from P.G.WODEHOUSE 39:21

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Another great tale from Wodehouse taking a poke at the generation of wealthy young men who are kept on retainers by rich relatives and have no desire to work- thus having to create their own entertainment- in this case, betting on which church reverend will give the longest sermon on the coming Sunday. CHeck out our new audio -rich website at www.b…

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THE RACE by STEWART EDWARD WHITE 26:42

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Two cowboys are paid to round up a crew of Mexicans to drive a herd of cattle near the Mexican border. When one of the vaqueros becomes angry and shoots the black cook, one of the cowboys shoots and kills the Mexican, turning the Mexicans againt the two gringos. Trapped by gunfire, they try to figure out a way to come out of the mess alive. Stop by…

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LITTLE JOHN GOES TO NOTTINGHAM FAIR and HOW LITTLE JOHN LIVED AT THE SHERIFF;S 41:02

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Two great Robin Hood adventures from Howard Pyle's The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood ANDROID USERS- WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now…

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Ryan Ripp, COO – Flat Rock Global (EP.59) 40:14

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Ryan Ripp is the co-president and COO at Flat Rock Global, an alternative credit manager specializing in the junior tranches of CLOs. If you read anything about the industry, the headlines are often about how alternatives are making their way to the wealth channel. The thing I always turn to is how is this going to work operationally. There are so …

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SPRINGTIME A LA CARTE and THE MARRY MONTH OF MAY A DOUBLEHEADER FROM O.HENRY 31:29

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Spring has arrived, and in the bustling city of New York in 1905 or so minds were turning to other than business pursuits. Two great stories from O.Henry that illustrate what NYC was like in those formative years- with ice delivery wagons, coal furnaces, gum-chewing shop girls, and single women trying to make it on their own. Please stop at our web…

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BEST OF: THE BODY SNATCHERS by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON 52:08

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SPOOKTEMBER IS HERE!! A favorite tale of horror from Robert Louis Stevenson who gave us Treasure Island (which, by the way, is over at 1001 Stories For the Road). T CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOWS! REVIEWS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOWS! SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for s…

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THE GRIFFIN AND THE MINOR CANON by FRANK STOCKTON 38:33

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A classic Frank Stockton tale about a griffin ( a winged beast of legend) and a minor canon- meaning an associate pastor/priest who handles the actual job of visiting and teaching the congregation). Our story: A little rural church built centuries ago features a stone likeness of a griffin above the entrance door, and word reaches a Griffin that hi…

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THE WORST CRIME IN THE WORLD A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY 42:40

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A great Father Brown Mystery from GK Chesteron's collection 'The Wisdom of Father Brown. Father Brown plans to meet his niece in a picture gallery, but before he does, he encounters a lawyer named Granby who wants his opinion about a man named Musgrove who has received mized reviews. Upon meeting his niece, father brown finds out she is planning on…

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MIDNIGHT MYSTERY SPECIAL: THE HONOUR OF ISRAEL GOY A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY 37:55

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Father Brown, thief-turned-detective Flambeau, and an inspector from Scotland Yard come to a castle in Scotland to try to determine if a murder has been committed there. APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcas…

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2 B R 0 2 B by KURT VONNEGUT 22:30

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(to be or naught to be) In a future where death is volunteered and the population is controlled, a soon-to-be father waits for his triplets to be born—and he must find three volunteers to die in order for them to live.. Explicit includes violence. Thought -provoking commentary about a futuristic totalitarian society Check out our website and sign u…

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Ryan Teal, Head of ODD – Albourne (EP.58) 50:05

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Ryan Teal is a Partner and Head of Operational Due Diligence at Albourne, a global investment consulting firm. Ryan and I talk about the role of AI within the ODD lens. Whether you’re an ODD practitioner or a manager trying to understand current trends you will want to take a listen. Ryan shares their approach on using AI as well as some recent sur…

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A MYSTERY OF HEROISM by STEPHEN CRANE 22:24

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meAmidst a raging battle taking place over an otherwise peaceful glen, a soldier, having been taunted by others, decides to run under shell and rifle fire across an open meadow filled with dying men and horses to a nearby well to fill canteens. Enjoy this story and many others at our huge story center at www.bestof1001stories.com.…