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.

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A mysterious boy causes chaos down at the kindergarten.

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Author, actor, and military veteran Juan Corrigan joins me to talk about his book Betrayed by Politics.

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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.

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A man with a stutter seeks treatment for it.

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A lady misunderstands a "murder mystery" that she picks up in her travels, featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson. Classic Thurber humor.

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Over the Christmas holidays I recorded this lovely little kid's book and thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Here's chapter 1 of Jane Austen's rom-com masterpiece Pride and Prejudice narrated in American southern. Stay tuned for the audio drama!

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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!

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I first heard this as a kid watching Anne of Green Gables.

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