Episodes
Sept. 28, 2026
O. Henry's A RETRIEVED REFORMATION - Full Short Story Audiobook Reading
A young bank robber gets a second chance at life after falling in love. Will he keep his nose clean and stay out of prison or will he go back to his old ways? Find out on this full length short story audiobook recording by narrator Jake Phillips. If you enjoy classic literature content, please subscribe and tell a friend! Also, you can subscribe on Youtube for my really long stuff (and really short stuff!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and h...
June 17, 2026
S.D. Smith | HELMER IN THE DRAGON TOMB | Green Ember Series
On this episode we talk with author of the Green Ember series, S.D. Smith. We also hear an excerpt from his audiobook version of Helmer in the Dragon Tomb (which I narrated and which is available on Audible and other platforms: https://amzn.to/4eNEzPi ) To read the first book in the Green Ember series, you can start here: https://amzn.to/3S3UbFH You can also find Green Ember books and merch here: https://storywarren.com/ You can follow S.D. Smith on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/sdsm...
May 25, 2026
Abraham Lincoln | THE BIXBY LETTER | Memorial Day 2026
Today I hope you'll remember the men and women who have laid down their lives for our freedom. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe for more
May 1, 2026
Edgar Allan Poe | THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
Poe's pandemic classic... Read by Jake Phillips on his new mic. Thank you to my Patrons for the upgrade! This will allow me to make more content as summer comes on! If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): http...
March 9, 2026
Edgar Allan Poe | THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER | Full Short Story Audiobook
First published in 1839,, here in audiobook form is Edgar Allan Poe's THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. You can also subscribe on Youtube to hear full audiobooks, live poetry readings, and audiobook recording livestreams. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas ...
March 5, 2026
Oscar Wilde | A MODEL MILLIONAIRE
Mary Parkinson joins me to narrate this light hearted, 19th century classic by Oscar Wilde. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. Also, check me out on Youtube for longer, full length classic novels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https:/...
Feb. 18, 2026
Bret Harte | THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT | a Western
A western set in the rugged Sierras of California during the Gold Rush, Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" (1869) is a quintessential example of American Regionalism. It explores themes of hidden virtue, the cruelty of "civilized" morality, and the indifference of nature. Read by Jake Phillips For full audiobooks and short story collections, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, ...
Feb. 6, 2026
Shirley Jackson | CHARLES | feat. guest narrator Mary Parkinson
A mysterious boy causes chaos down at the kindergarten. Mary Parkinson guest narrates. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin To take an audiobook listener question...
Feb. 4, 2026
Author Spotlight: Juan Corrigan | Betrayed by Politics
Author, actor, and military veteran Juan Corrigan joins me to talk about his book Betrayed by Politics. It's available at this affiliate link: https://streamyard.com/7kwj83aptw If you enjoyed this please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin! To support the show and hear my classic audiobook narrations, check out my Patreon at: patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin
Jan. 23, 2026
Stephen Leacock | MY FINANCIAL CAREER | with Guest Narrator David Martin
If you're like me, you say dumb stuff from time to time in unexpected social interactions, and this story is terrifyingly (and hilariously) real. To join David and I in The Voice Acting Academy, here: https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Try it for FREE for a week! It's awesome and we have alot of fun in there. For an ad-free listening experience and to support the channel, consider becoming a Patron! (just $3 bucks a month): https:/...
Jan. 15, 2026
P.G. Wodehouse | THE TRUTH ABOUT GEORGE | Short Story Audiobook feat. Mary Parkinson
A man with a stutter seeks treatment for it. Featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson for everyone except the narrator and George. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCultur...
Jan. 6, 2026
James Thurber | THE MACBETH MURDER MYSTERY | A Funny Short Story with Voice Actor Mary Parkinson
A lady misunderstands a "murder mystery" that she picks up in her travels, featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson. Classic Thurber humor. Follow Mary on her Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd4qoWXVOMI For full length audiobooks, sleep podcasts, poetry readings, and live readings, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A If you want to support the show, you can join my Patreon for $3 bucks a month and be...
Dec. 29, 2025
A.A. Milne | WINNIE THE POOH | Classic Children's Literature
Over the Christmas holidays I recorded this lovely little kid's book and thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope you'll check out the rest of it on my Youtube channel! https://youtu.be/PurSUpp_rno To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Want to learn how to make money as a voice actor? https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/abou...
Dec. 7, 2025
Jane Austen | "Southern" PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - Ch 1 (and an Audio Drama Casting Call)
Here's chapter 1 of Jane Austen's rom-com masterpiece Pride and Prejudice narrated in American southern. Stay tuned for the audio drama! Hear the whole audiobook for FREE on The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube: https://youtu.be/USgdkwew-r4 Email me for the audio drama audition sides at: jakephillips116@gmail.com If you don't have a studio, watch this short video on how to submit: https://youtu.be/HDgl8psd6XQ Check out my voice acting group for a week for FREE at: To support the show, please subs...
Dec. 3, 2025
The Magic of Live Theatre (and Why You Should Try It!) - with Nick Tuckett
On this episode I had the honor of talking with Nick Tuckett from the UK about the joys of live theatre. Nick is a real rennaissance man with a wide range of genuine interests and a wonderfully broad knowledge base. Til next time in Bath! You can see the video of the conversation, here: https://youtube.com/live/C2LpqLClhhE?feature=share (This is the uncensored version, FYI) You can follow Nick's gym on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Wj5M-pEQS/
Nov. 20, 2025
Alfred, Lord Tennyson | THE LADY OF SHALOTT
I first heard this as a kid watching Anne of Green Gables. Check the video and Brittany's art, here: https://youtu.be/V9BfvuKzrLc If you enjoyed this, please subscribe and tell a friend! Thanks for listening.
Oct. 23, 2025
Washington Irving | THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW | Classic Short Stories | Full Audiobook
A Washington Irving classic. A creepy comedy that's fun for the whole family! If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin To learn how to be a voice actor, check out my S...
Oct. 10, 2025
George H Powell | Dueling Stories from the 16th Century (Brantome's Accounts of Fights to the Death)
Note: while this is from 1904 ,there are descriptions of combat in some detail. Just letting you know! Enjoy! Recorded this week for the Relearn app and reposted here with permission. www.relearn.org f you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A For AD-FREE listening of full audiobooks and to support the channel, join my Patreon ($3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCult...
Sept. 22, 2025
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | The Hound of the Baskervilles - a "Southern" Sherlock Audiobook
A classic detective novel. If you're a Sherlock fan, which case is your favorite? To hear the whole audiobook on Youtube for FREE, check here: To enjoy unlimited ad-free listening and to support the show, check out The Cultured Bumpkin Patreon To start making money with your voice, check out The Voice Acting Academy
Aug. 22, 2025
J.C. Ryle | The Biography of John Wycliffe
A short audiobook that I did for the Relearn App and used here with permission. If you're interested in voice acting, check this out: https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71
Aug. 20, 2025
Matt "Conajam" Conaghan | James Joyce, Sports, and Roland the Traveling Tumbleweed
Matt Conaghan joins me for a talk about all kinds of stuff, including his experience with James Joyce and his kids book, "Roland the Traveling Tumbleweed", at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4mryzgF (There's the very occasional "four letter word" in this episode, so keep that in mind if that sort of thing is objectionable to you!) You can follow Matt on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conajam_?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conajam/ and Youtube: https://youtube.com/@conaj...
Aug. 6, 2025
Elizabeth Barrett Browning | How Do I Love Thee? (Read by Guest Narrator Jeremy Thompson)
In this episode, guest Narrator Jeremy Thompson reads EBB's How Do I Love Thee. Check out his Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/92sq0yWCxVM?si=Szlor5dZ93anmFvt If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for full length classic audiobook content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A To sign up for my voiceover course, go here: www.jakephillipsvocoaching.com To support The Cultured Bumpkin and hear audiobooks, short stories, p...
June 16, 2025
G.A. Henty | HUNTED BY WOLVES | Classic Short Story | The Cultured Bumpkin Podcast
A (slightly) modernized retelling.of a G.A. Henty classic recorded for the Relearn App. Use JAKE20 at checkout for a discount. www.relearn.org To hear full length audiobooks that are too long for this podcast, check out The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube: and consider joining my Patreon for an ad-free listening experience and to support the show! If you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend!
May 19, 2025
Robert Frost | Into My Own | Poetry Reading
Robert Frost is one of the first American poets that I ever heard, and I raelly like his stuff. I recently picked up a copy of his "Complete works" at a used bookstore in Jersey Village, TX and absolutely love it. If you enjoyed this and want to hear more, please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin and tell a friend! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A For AD-FREE listening of full audiobooks, to hear lots of Robert Frost read aloud sleep podcast stuyle, and to support the c...