Episodes

In this episode we chat with high school literature teacher Melanie Murray about why you should check out Shakespeare, and alot of other literary topics. She's a true literature aficianado and so much fun to talk to! You can follow her on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurseratchett17 (please tell her that you heard about her on The Cultured Bumpkin!) And see the video version of this podcast on The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube channel, here: https://studio.youtube.com/video/on0onJa8em4/edit

A poem by Edgar Allan Poe. To watch a live poetry reading and make requests, check out some of my LIVEs on The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube. Also there's alot of otherstuff with a visual aspect that isnt on here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A For cool Poe merch that I designed, check www.theculturedbumpkin.com

A high-ranking church official finds his authority questioned by three hermits and their unorthodox, yet strangely profound, approach to prayer. Check out https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com for more!

On this episode we wrap up A Christmas Carol with Scrooge's delightful Christmas Day. To hear the whole thing at once, check it out on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/IkquPtv_ycc?si=PW8QlGZ4qc2i85bq Also, check out https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com for great gift ideas on literature themed wearables and such. Thanks for listening!

Part 4 of Dickens' classic Christmas tale told in "southern"! To hear the whole thing in one sitting, check it out and subscribe on Youtube, (I do alot of fun stuff over there like poetry, short story, and classic book reading "lives") - https://youtu.be/IkquPtv_ycc Also, check out my classic lit themed merch at https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com

Redneck Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present, To hear Dicken's classic tale told in "southern" in it's entirety, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/IkquPtv_ycc?si=5Vg4ODs-_Ma1StHb https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com

Stave ll of Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas classic. https://www.theculturedbumpkin.com If you need to hear the whole things, here it is on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IkquPtv_ycc?si=9UdBKzcLkEOldOIf

A "southern" take on a beloved British classsic. The story (or, novella) has been one of my favorites since the first time I read it out of a Barnes & Noble "Complete Works of Dickens" set years ago. Stave l of V. See me record it LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAbchZR9PDhSg7wrRG2pPtdVkDoW5KztW Hear the entire audio book here: https://youtu.be/IkquPtv_ycc

A conversation with political analyst TJ Whitehead about a wide range of topics to include the U.S. Army, classic writing that TJ doesn't think is that good, and we end with him reading and analyzing his favorite poem, Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley. To view the video conversation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/WuV3wDdPAqk?si=6Zb8QkBE82Lqyr4a To follow TJ on social media: Titktok and Youtube -@poweristakennotgiven https://youtu.be/xqvGgTP-r-o?si=--W0fTjNOHAzlLYZ

This episode is a compilation of some great American short stories which we've covered over the past few years. If Jane Austen is your thing, or you want to at least check it out, here's my playlist to "southern" Pride and Prejudice : https://www.youtube.com/live/7YHhr_sqj1g?si=Xa-b8Trykly1mcEN Also, if you like poetry readings, you should join me some time during a LIVE reading and even make a request or two: https://www.youtube.com/live/fk1LAZq8J2g?si=fcPhiTyrmhCUgUik Also, check out my ne...

"Dagon" is a short story written by American author H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most influential figures in the genre of weird and cosmic horror fiction. The story was written in July 1917 and first published in 1919. It is one of Lovecraft's early works and is notable for introducing readers to some of the themes and elements that would become central to his later writings. The story is presented as the diary of an unnamed narrator, who describes a horrifying and otherworldly experience he had ...

A poem about to let tinggo of the past, not dwelling on regrets, and embracing each new day as an opportunity for growth. If you like poetry, subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube for LIVE readings. They're a great way to hear the classic in larger doses! https://youtube.com/live/-HBzcuLh0ZU?feature=share https://youtube.com/live/-HBzcuLh0ZU?feature=share

If you watch baseball, you know that it's about to be the postseason, and what better baseball poem is there than this? My Dad would read this one to my siblings and I as a kid, and as I was especially hot tempered, Dad help up Casey as a paragon of sportsmanship to emulate when things don't go your way on the field or court! Hi! I'm Jake and I'm a professional voice actor with a passion for classic literature. Join me on Youtube/TikTok live where I take requests and read poetry. Follow along h...

To convince you that I'm not crazy, let me regale you with some of the crazy stuff I've done. - Edgar Allan Poe, or something! To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/RIW3WQ0IWRk To become a member of Libro.fm and start supporting local bookstores, check out ...

This 19th century classic describes an inspiring defense of Rome by a few brave men in it's early days. A homeschool Mom emailed me and asked for this one and I was happy to oblige. If you have a public domain request, leave a comment on one of my youtube videos! https://www.youtube.com/@theculturedbumpkin . . . To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars...

I got a beautiful trade paperback this week from Friendly City Books, then walked across the street to a Coffee on 5th to read it. Here's a poem from Walt Whitman's 1892 edition of Leaves of Grass... To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/RIW3WQ0IWRk To bec...

This is probably my favorite maritime poem, and I first heard it when my Dad read it to me when I was little. Here's a link to my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jbwnaRrrZE To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/RIW3WQ0IWRk To become a member of ...

Alot of folks on Tiktok really enjoyed this reading, so I thought I'd do it here as well. Here's Pride and Prejudice set in the American south. To hear chapter 1 and 2, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/4E64sjLJUBM?si=-V05fjsjKfAjcv3o . . . For more literature themed content, check me out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakephillips116?lang=en To make a request, book me for a voiceover/or event, or just to say hi, email: jakephillips116@gmail.com To hear The Cultured B...

This reading comes from the first epistle general of Peter out the King James Bible.

This poem is full of all kinds of good advice. I think everyone should be at least familiar with it. Here's the link to the last Youtube live poetry reading: https://youtube.com/live/F2AJph2kIcI To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here . . To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 . . To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/RIW3WQ0IWRk . . To become a member of Lib...

Another one from Miss Emily. Classic poetry readings... For more literature themed content, check me out on Youtube:+ https://www.youtube.com/@JakePhillips116/videos  To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: http...

One of the great "farewell" poems of all time. I have started recording these and posting the the video on Youtube. Here's the link to this one if you need it! https://www.youtube.com/live/CQcSl_LbEtw To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read you...

In this episode, King David of Israel pens a psalm about how God is his rock and his salvation. Thank you very much for Listening! I have begun to record these podcast recording sessions as Youtube LIVEs and here is the link to this one: https://www.youtube.com/live/C0HotiniaqQ?feature=share Jake's email: For bookings, reading requests, or just saying hi jakephillips116@gmail.com

Some great advice via Max Ehrmann, circa 1927. To hear Jake read classic literature on Audible: Click here To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and recordings for a few paltry dollars) To hear my commercial demos or book me to read your original work, check out: https://youtu.be/RIW3WQ0IWRk To become a member of Libro.fm and start supporting local bookstores, check out my affiliate link:...