Episodes

In this poem, John Clare (a patient at a mental asylum) wrote about his struggles with his mental health. . . .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 a...

In this episode I recap my travels of the last three weeks that spanned driving from coastal North Carolina to Montana and plenty of parks and battlefields along the way. Also, we take a listen to Elizabeth Barrett Browning's beautiful "If Thou Must Love Me" . .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 ...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm a sucker for a good love poem. . . In this episode we'll read a very well known classic, Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare. . . 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: My Commercial Demos To become a member of Libro.fm and st...

Lord Byron's reminds us that people outgrow things and situations in this lovely little poem. 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...

A plucky young elevator attendant thwarts a government lobbyist in this hilarious short story by Susan Glaspell. . . 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 ...

Robert Frost recounts a seasonal occurrence in this classic. 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 a...

Miss Emily contemplates mortality in this memorable piece. . . .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...

In this episode we'll hear the incredible Chris Tester narrate an American classic by Walt Whitman. Chris is a classically trained, London based actor, voice actor, and coach who you can follow on social and book for your own voiceover projects. See the Tiktok post that introduced me to Chris: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisnaturallyrp/video/7153634412113054982 Visit Chris's web site to hear his demos, view photos of him in action, and book him for work: https://www.naturallyrp.co.uk/ Thank y...

Robert Frost lightheartedly speculates on the end of the world in this short little poem. . . .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 support...

Here's a short poem by ol W.B. about passing along advice to someone younger... . . . To get “Edgar Allen Poe Poems & Tales” on Audible: Poe Audiobook 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...

In this episode we'll hear Paul's letter to the Romans in in entirety. It really is a must read/listen to understand Western thought, culture, and literature.

In this episode we check out John Milton for the first time (i think!) on The Cultured Bumpkin and hear his thoughts on Time. . . . .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, c...

A classic tale of man against nature

Here's a an outstanding rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's classic narrated by Antonio Roberts. A re-run from May, 2021. . . . To get “Edgar Allen Poe Poems & Tales” on Audible: Poe Audiobook 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 For more lite...

The Declaration of Independence is among the the most influential documents in U.S. history, and probably modern history. However, alot of people couldn't tell you what it says! Here's your chance to hear it out in it's entirety as a case for breaking from Great Britain is laid out. . .As mentioned in the intro, here is the link to "The American Revolution" from the Great Battles for Boys series: https://greatbattlesforboys.com/collections/audiobooks/products/the-american-revolution-audiobook...

In this episode who are graced by the vocal talents of Abigail Reno who reads Poe's Ulalume. . . .to book her for your voiceover or audiobook project, or to connect on social media, check out her web site: https://www.abigailreno.com/

This episode features a hilarious short story by Oscar Wilde. I really had fun with this one and I hope you enjoy it. . . . .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 For more literature themed content, check me out on Youtube: https://www.youtu...

Hey there! It's been a nice 2 week break after posting every day for 90 days, but I'm back. I won't do another "every day" sprint for a little bit, but I will defintely be planning to post regularly/ Thanks so much to everyone who has left a review over the past couple weeks! Thanks for listening. You have no idea how much I appreciate you. . . .To Support The Cultured Bumpkin, check out: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakephillips116 (if you go to the “Extras” tab you can find eBooks and rec...

I took a break last week, and plan to cut back to a couple or three episodes of the summer in order to do some longer stuff, but I'm sure I'll do another 90 day "sprint" soon! Here Henry W Longfellow with another humdinger1 . . . .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: ht...

79 years ago today, thousands of young American, British, Canadian, ANZAC, and other soldiers fought the Germans in northern France to stop the Nazi war machine. They won, although at great cost. Today we'll read General Eisenhower's pre-invasion letter to the men about to go into combat... Thanks for listening!

Jude doesn't mince words and gets right to the point. Here's his epistle which makes up the last book of the New Testament.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow describes a sunrise in this beautiful little poem. . . . . . 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIW3WQ0IWRk To become a member of Libro.fm and start supporting local bookstores, check out my affiliate link:...

In this short story, Mark Twain breaks down the mechanics of how to get a laugh. If you've ever seen The Andy Griffith Show, part of this might remind you of one of the ghost stories Andy told around the campfire the night before Barney and Gomer got lost in the woods! Enjoy! . . . . . . .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 commerc...

A moving poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson