The Cultured Bumpkin

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: [email protected]

Episode 65 features a presidential proclamation dated from 1863 that we still observe in the U.S. to this day every November.

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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.