Episodes

This episode features John McCrae's timeless memorial to the fallen in World War One.

In this episode, voice actor Ben Kensee narrates Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" JC Jacobson can be reached at jakephillips116@gmail.com, on IG at @jakephillips116, and on Facebook at "JC Jacobson Audio"

Canadian funnyman Stephen Leacock tells the story of overhearing two nerds try to impress each other with their knowledge of statistics while on a train. Not much has changed in 100+ years since it was written

This episode features John Chapter 1 read from the Authorized Version Bible (King James Version). If you're interested in receving a copy of the entire book, email Jake at jakephillips116@gmail.com or DM him on instagram @jakephillips116 "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"

This episode features one of my favorite poems: John Keats' Ode to a Nightengale. If you've ever wish you could fly like a bird and get away from your problems, you'll identify with this. I'd appreciate it if yo'd subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend if you get the chance! Connect via email at jakephillips116@gmail.com, or Instagram or Twitter at @jakephillips116

This episode features a beautiful little poem about by the American poet Joyce Kilmer

Episode 69 features a discussion with Maj Toure about Frederick Douglass, along with a narration by Maj from an Atlantic article from 1867 written by Mr Douglass. To connect with Maj, follow him on Instagram or Twitter at @majtoure

This episode tells a story about a fellow that mistakes a rich man for a beggar.

O. Henry tells a hilarious story about his journey from the work force to a work from home writer and back again.

On this episode, we talk about idioms from one of my favorite books, the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. If you have a favorite idiom, let me know at: jakephillips116@gmail.com

Episode 65 features a presidential proclamation dated from 1863 that we still observe in the U.S. to this day every November. Connect on IG: @jakephillips116 Or email: jakephillips116@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

A funny short story from Mark Twain about his perceived differences in how men and women talk on the phone.

Episode 62 features a Walt Whitman poem called "Cavalry Crossing a Ford" that is outstanding for its almost photograph like quality of a cavalry unit during the American Civil War.

In this episode, Navy veteran, author, and speaker Ryan Winfrey reads an excerpt from his book about overcoming obstacles called "The Life of Ryan" Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Ryan-Story-About-Mississippi-ebook/dp/B07KMXNG8M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=life+of+ryan+ryan+winfrey&qid=1566509318&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Episode 60 is a hilarious story about an awkward guy who goes down to the bank to open an account, and is performed by the very funny Glen Nuzzles of Nuzzle House Audiobooks.

In Episode 59, we hear a lovely James Whitcomb Riley about the onset of the autumn harvest and crip, cool mornings out in nature.

In Episode 58 we chat with producer, writer, and actor Boyd Barrett and get a chance to hear an excerpt from his incredible audio drama about the life of Jesus called "Come and See." We'll hear him perform the Edgar Allan Poe classic, The Raven. Make sure you get the promo code mentioned in this episode to use at www.comeandseeaudio.com for a discount on the entire audio drama series. ("JC Jacobson" is a stage name for alot of the voice acting that Jake Phillips does. You can contact him at jake...

In Episode 57, "Glen Nuzzle" of the "Nuzzle House Audiobooks" podcast brings his crabby uncle narration style to this old classic by Jean de La Fontaine. Check out https://www.blubrry.com/nuzzle_house_audiobooks/ to hear more of Glen's work. ("JC Jacobson" is a stage name for alot of the voice acting that Jake Phillips does. You can contact him at jakephillips116@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @jakephillips116)

In Episode 56, Canadian funny man Stephen Leacock dishes out heaping helpings of advice on exercise and eating.

Author Katie Speake joins us on Episode 55 to talk about her literary influences and creative process, and also explains how she and co-author Lauren Benson created their own world through the magic of the written word.

On Episode 54, University of Memphis strength & conditioning coach Preston Scott reads from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice"

In Episode 53, Rudyard Kipling, one of the greatest stories tellers of all time tells us how the Camel got his hump.

On this Episode, author Lisa Kroger chats about a…

Episode 51 features two "takes" on Jaques' monolo…