Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, 1001 Stories For The Road is bringing back adventure and mystery with stories like "Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials Mystery", "The Count of Monte Cristo", "The Secret Adversary" by Agatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes "The Hound of the Baskervilles", Edgar Rice Burroughs "Tarzan of the Apes", H. Rider Haggard's "King Solomon's Mines", John Buchan's Adventure "The 39 Steps", Jack London's "The Call of the Wild"- and many more. These well narrated stories are classic for a reason- they are great! And they are family friendly. We appreciate reviews-thank you!
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Nov 13, 2026 · 23:30
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by L. M. Montgomery Chapter 11: Anne's Impressions of Sunday School Anne attends Sunday school for the first time since coming to Green Gables, and naturally…
Nov 11, 2026 · 30:30
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by L. M. Montgomery Chapter 9: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified Anne finally meets the outspoken Mrs. Rachel Lynde, and things do not go smoothly.…
Nov 8, 2026 · 27:38
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by L. M. Montgomery Chapter 7: Anne Says Her Prayers Marilla discovers that Anne has never really been taught to pray, something Marilla considers a serious…
Nov 6, 2026 · 25:42
TIMELESS CLASSICS: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Chapters 5 & 6 By L. M. Montgomery 1001 Stories For The Road In Chapters 5 and 6 of Anne of Green Gables, we begin to understand the…
Nov 4, 2026 · 28:58
These chapters are where Anne of Green Gables really begins to tug at the heart. Anne has arrived at Green Gables, but now comes the painful question: will she actually be…
Nov 1, 2026 · 48:40
TIMELESS CLASSICS: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Chapters 1 & 2 By L. M. Montgomery 1001 Stories For The Road Welcome to the very first presentation in TIMELESS CLASSICS , our special…
Oct 25, 2026 · 1:08:53
1001 Stories for the Road — Show Notes The People of the Mist — Final Chapters & Envoi Thank you, friends, for staying with us through this incredible journey. The People of the…
Oct 18, 2026 · 39:31
1001 Stories for the Road – The People of the Mist Chapter 37 – "I Am Repaid, Queen" The fugitives' situation collapses into crisis the moment Soa escapes and alerts the priests.…
Oct 11, 2026 · 41:38
1001 Stories for the Road Show Notes — The People of the Mist , Chapters 35–36 By H. Rider Haggard (Based directly on your attached text; citations included where required.) ⭐…
Oct 4, 2026 · 40:22
⭐ 1001 STORIES FOR THE ROAD SHOW NOTES THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST — CHAPTERS 33 & 34 By H. Rider Haggard ⭐ Chapter 33 — The Kiss of the Snake The long‑awaited moment arrives as…
Sep 27, 2026 · 41:20
⭐ **SHOW NOTES — The People of the Mist , Chapter 31 "THE WHITE DAWN"** In this tense and atmospheric chapter, Leonard carries the unconscious Juanna through a secret passage…
Sep 20, 2026 · 44:05
⭐ Chapter 29 – The Trial of the Gods Juanna, Otter, Leonard, and Francisco are brought before the People of the Mist for a public judgment. Nam, seeking to save himself and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 21:25
As the group awaits their likely deaths, Juanna pleads to Olfan to help save their lives-Olfan questions her motives. Join us Sunday for 29 and 30.
Sep 13, 2026 · 23:20
🎙️ SHOW NOTES – CHAPTER 27 1001 Stories For the Road THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST – Chapter 27 "The Truth Revealed" SUMMARY Chapter 27 marks a turning point in The People of the Mist…
Sep 6, 2026 · 39:47
⭐ 1001 Stories for the Road H. Rider Haggard — The People of the Mist , Chapters 25–26 Show Notes Episode Summary In Chapters 25 ("The Sacrifice") and 26 ("The Choice of Fate")…
Aug 30, 2026 · 42:48
⭐ 1001 Stories For The Road SHOW NOTES — The People of the Mist , Chapters 23–24 "How Juanna Conquered Nam" & "Olfan Tells of the Rubies" By H. Rider Haggard ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY In…
Aug 23, 2026 · 47:10
🎙 1001 Adventure & Mystery Stories for the Road SHOW NOTES — THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST , CHAPTERS XXI & XXII "The Folly of Otter" & "The Temple of Jâl" ⭐ CHAPTER XXI — THE FOLLY OF…
Aug 16, 2026 · 36:35
1001 Stories For The Road Show Notes – The People of the Mist , Chapter XIX: The End of the Journey In this episode: Our travelers reach the bleak, mist‑choked highlands beyond…
Aug 9, 2026 · 23:56
1001 Stories For the Road Show Notes – The People of the Mist , Chapter 18: "Soa Shows Her Teeth" In this chapter of H. Rider Haggard's The People of the Mist , the tension that…
Aug 2, 2026 · 23:47
⭐ 1001 Stories For the Road THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST – Chapter 17: The Death of Mavoom Show Notes – A Dying Leader's Final Charge and a Turning Point in Haggard's Adventure Epic…
Jul 26, 2026 · 49:08
⭐ 1001 Stories for the Road H. Rider Haggard — The People of the Mist , Chapters XV & XVI Show Notes 🌄 Episode Overview Chapters XV ("Disillusion") and XVI ("Misunderstandings")…
Jul 19, 2026 · 40:25
1001 Adventure & Mystery Stories For The Road H. Rider Haggard – The People of the Mist Chapters 13: A Midnight Marriage & 14: Vengeance Episode Summary In this dramatic pair of…
Jul 12, 2026 · 42:23
1001 Adventure & Mystery Stories For the Road (some swear words and a slave auction in chapter 12) Show Notes – The People of the Mist , Chapters XI–XII Ch. XI – That Hero Otter…
Jul 5, 2026 · 37:37
1001 Adventure and Mystery Stories For The Road Show Notes – The People of the Mist by H. Rider Haggard Chapters 9: "The Yellow Devil's Nest" & 10: "Leonard Makes a Plan" Summary…
Jun 28, 2026 · 37:13
⭐ SHOW NOTES THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST — Chapters 7 & 8 1001 Stories for the Road SHOW NOTES Chapter 7 The Blood of Aca ⭐ SHOW NOTES THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST — Chapter 7: "The Blood…
Jun 21, 2026 · 35:09
⭐ SHOW NOTES THE PEOPLE OF THE MIST — H. Rider Haggard 1001 Stories for the Road Episode Recap + Preview of Chapters 7 & 8 ⭐ A Quick Look Back When we last left Leonard Outram…
Jun 14, 2026 · 39:04
⭐ SHOW NOTES H. Rider Haggard — The People of the Mist at 1001 Stories For The Road Chapters 3 & 4 Summary A 1001 Stories for the Road Presentation Narrated by Jon Hagadorn…
Jun 7, 2026 · 43:16
⭐ SHOW NOTES — The People of the Mist by H. Rider Haggard Chapters 1 & 2 Summary + What's Ahead Chapter 1 — "The Outram Heritage" Haggard opens with a somber, almost windswept…
May 31, 2026 · 26:25
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — The Seven Dials Mystery , Final Two Chapters 1001 Stories For The Road Podcast-Reviews appreciated! With these final chapters, Agatha Christie brings The Seven…
May 24, 2026 · 20:36
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — The Seven Dials Mystery , Chapters 31 & 32 1001 Stories For The Road Podcast In this episode, we move deeper into the final act of Agatha Christie's The Seven…
May 17, 2026 · 30:41
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — The Seven Dials Mystery , Chapters 29 & 30 1001 Stories For The Road Podcast In this episode, we reach the dramatic final turn of Agatha Christie's The Seven…
May 10, 2026 · 24:30
🎙️ SHOW NOTES SUMMARY — Chapter 27 The Truth Comes Into Focus Chapter 27 marks the moment when Christie begins drawing the scattered threads of the mystery into a single,…
May 3, 2026 · 25:32
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — The Seven Dials Mystery Chapter 25 — "Jimmy Lays His Plans" at 1001 Stories For The Road A Turning Point, a Bold Strategy, and the Calm Before the Storm In…
Apr 26, 2026 · 30:31
🎙️ SHOW NOTES SUMMARY — Chapter 23 In Chapter 23, Christie begins tightening the final knots of the mystery. Bundle Brent finds herself edging closer to the truth behind the…
Apr 19, 2026 · 32:39
SHOW NOTES Agatha Christie — The Seven Dials Mystery, Chapters 21–2 2 Revelations, Reckonings, and the Final Unmasking In these closing chapters, Christie brings the tangled…
Apr 12, 2026 · 21:50
1001 Stories for the Road. Reviews appreciated! By the way - the book beats the movie 20-1. I watched and it wasn't at all illustrative of the story. ⭐ Chapter 19 Summary…
Apr 5, 2026 · 22:49
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — The Seven Dials Mystery Chapters 17 & 18 ⭐ Chapter 17 — Summary This chapter is all about thresholds—Bundle crossing from speculation into revelation. She's no…
Mar 29, 2026 · 32:38
. ⭐ Chapter 15 — Summary Chapter 15 finds Bundle Brent pushing deeper into the strange web of secrets surrounding Chimneys and the elusive Seven Dials group. What began as…
Mar 22, 2026 · 35:45
The Seven Dials Mystery, Chapters 13 & 14 Episode Summary In Chapters 13 and 14 of The Seven Dials Mystery, Agatha Christie shifts the story into a higher gear. What began as a…
Mar 15, 2026 · 49:18
⭐ Episode Overview In this week's installment of The Seven Dials Mystery, Agatha Christie shifts the story into a higher gear. Bundle Brent's curiosity has now become…
Mar 8, 2026 · 43:16
Chapter 7 Summary Bundle's curiosity pushes her deeper into the mystery as she begins retracing the steps surrounding Ronny Devereux's death. A seemingly casual conversation…
Mar 1, 2026 · 26:30
⭐ SHOW NOTES SUMMARY — The Seven Dials Mystery, Chapters 5 & 6 Chapter 5 — "The Man in the Road" Christie shifts the mystery into motion — literally — as Bundle Brent encounters…
Feb 22, 2026 · 40:52
Chapters 3 & 4 Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) In Chapters 3 ("The Joke That Failed") and 4 ("A Letter"), Agatha Christie shifts the tone from lighthearted country‑house mischief to…
Feb 15, 2026 · 37:48
Agatha Christie's 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery, the story kicks off with a mix of high-society high jinks and a sudden, sobering tragedy. Set against the vibrant, slightly…
Feb 9, 2026 · 11:54
One of my favorite stories! The incredible true story of how writer Ernest Hemingway "saved" the Paris Ritz during the D-Day invasion. SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY! Become an…
Feb 9, 2026 · 11:38
🎙️ PODCAST SUMMARY — The Streaking Craze of the 1970s In this short episode, we take listeners back to one of the strangest and most light‑hearted fads ever to sweep American…
Feb 9, 2026 · 6:09
🎙️ Short Biopic: Babe Ruth's Dream at 1001 Stories For the Road George Herman "Babe" Ruth was born on February 6, 1895 , in a rough waterfront neighborhood of Baltimore— just a…
Feb 9, 2026 · 8:34
"How Mother's Day Came To Be" tells the story of Anna Jarvis and her long campaign to make Mother's Day a national holiday. This year (2026) its Sunday May 10. Join us at…
Feb 8, 2026 · 31:37
Chapm3 begins with Virginia Governor Spotswood's decree that a reward was in effect for the capture of Blackbeard and his crew and ends with the battle between Blackbeard and…
Feb 1, 2026 · 25:23
The story of Capt.Martel, who was notable in 1716 and 1717 until his disappearance, and of Capt "Teach", also known as Blackbeard, who raided ships from 1716 until his demise at…
Jan 24, 2026 · 43:02
This book is an excellent choice! Episode Overview Title: A General History of the Pyrates by Daniel Defoe (Chap 1) Henry Avery & Crew Duration: 43:02 Key Figures: Henry Avery…
Jan 16, 2026 · 38:14
The Count of Monte Cristo was an enormous commercial and critical success, captivating readers with its intricate plot and universal themes. Following its publication, Alexandre…
Jan 14, 2026 · 29:31
CHAP 115 SUMMARY Peppino, the jailor in the catacombs, announces to Danglars the next day that, if the banker would like to eat, he must pay 100,000 francs for a chicken, or…
Jan 11, 2026 · 57:05
113 THE PAST SUMMARY the Count returns to Marseilles with Maximilien Morrel, witnessing Albert's departure for Africa before visiting Mercédès, who accepts her fate, and then…
Jan 7, 2026 · 1:01:38
In chapters 111 and 112 of The Count of Monte Cristo, titled "Expiation" and "The Departure," the story reaches a critical psychological turning point as the Count's quest for…
Jan 4, 2026 · 35:50
CHAP 109 THE ASSIZES Chateau-Renaud, Debray, and Beauchamp are in court to see the beginning of the famous Benedetto Affair. They discuss the rumor that the murderer in the house…
Dec 31, 2025 · 42:45
The scene shifts to the prison, called the Lion's Pit, where violent criminals are kept awaiting trial. This includes Andrea, who still insists to the other prisoners that he is…
Dec 28, 2025 · 1:09:22
The Count heads to Pere Lachaise where the funeral is taking place, and finds Maximilien off to the side of the funeral ceremony itself, overcome with grief. The Count then…
Dec 24, 2025 · 48:49
CHAPTER 103 MAXIMILIAN Analysis Maximilien flies into a hysterical rage on hearing the news that his intended, Valentine, is dead. He does this in the presence of Villefort, the…
Dec 21, 2025 · 29:43
In 101 and 102 the effort to kill Valentine continues....and that'sall I can say here. EXCEPT:PLEASE SEND REVIEWS AND SHARE WITH YOUR PALS !
Dec 17, 2025 · 44:20
CHAP 99-THE LAW The Baroness Danglars, unsure what to do with herself and believing that Eugenie and Danglars are both locked in their rooms, first goes to visit Debray. But she…
Dec 14, 2025 · 45:07
CHAP 97 THE DEPARTURE FOR BELGIUM Eugenie shears her hair and says she will dress as a man and accompany Louise to Belgium with what money they can grab. They will live together…
Dec 10, 2025 · 53:14
CHAP 95 FATHER AND DAUGHTER Eugenie requests a formal meeting with Danglars, in whom she confides that she no longer wishes to marry anyone, especially Andrea Cavalcanti, who…
Dec 7, 2025 · 45:50
CHAP 93 VALENTINE Maximilien Morrel, fresh from the aborted duel, goes to visit Valentine at the Villefort home, where she announces that she has decided that finally she and…
Dec 3, 2025 · 39:38
SPOILER CAUTION Chapter 91: The Meeting Monte Cristo confides to Maximilian and Emmanuel that he plans to let himself be killed. He then demonstrates his almost superhuman skill…
Nov 30, 2025 · 55:55
Two dramatic chapters no summary to give away the plot.......
Nov 26, 2025 · 38:45
CHAP 87 THE CHALLENGE SummaryAnalysis Infuriated, Morcerf says that he must go to the man who set all these things in motion. He asks Beauchamp if he knows who could have planted…
Nov 23, 2025 · 54:24
SummaryAnalysis CHAP 85 THE JOURNEY When the two men reach the Count, they do not tell him what has happened, although the Count can sense that Albert is out of sorts. At this,…
Nov 19, 2025 · 19:11
Beauchamp visits Albert after their agreed-upon three weeks have passed, and reveals that he has spent these three weeks traveling out to Janina and back, to see whether there is…
Nov 16, 2025 · 52:24
CHAP 82 SUMMARY Monte Cristo does indeed go to Auteuil to try out some horses. There, however, Baptistin informs him that an anonymous letter has arrived saying that the Count's…
Nov 12, 2025 · 46:10
CHAPTER 81 THE ROOM OF THE RETIRED BAKER Andrea receives his monthly installment from his "father," via the Count, who is managing the income for him by drawing on Danglars'…
Nov 9, 2025 · 44:33
CHAP 79 THE LEMONADE still in a good mood, Maximilien walks to the Villefort home, where he is scheduled to meet with Valentine (who is now free of her engagement to Franz) and…
Nov 5, 2025 · 50:44
The chapter opens with Fernand de Morcerf meeting Danglars at the latter's home. Morcerf is there, finally, to confirm what the two men have discussed between themselves for…
Nov 2, 2025 · 56:47
Analysis Albert de Morcerf returns to the house of the Count of Monte Cristo, where, after some discussion, he says that he wishes to speak with Haydee, whose guzla-playing he…
Oct 26, 2025 · 25:59
One episode this week - voice bad due to pre-back surgery meds. Will be 100% next week. Danglers entertains the Count and tries to push young Cavalcanti on his daughter Eugenie…
Oct 22, 2025 · 48:13
Afterward, Villefort finds Franz and asks him to come to the Villefort residence very shortly, where he will be briefed on the situation with Valentine. When Franz does arrive…
Oct 19, 2025 · 1:44:55
CHAP 71 The Count and Mercedes walk outside together and into a greenhouse on the Morcerf property. There Mercedes asks the Count if he's suffered many "sorrows," and to this the…
Oct 15, 2025 · 32:09
The Morcerf ball is held on a hot July night, and many gather to celebrate, though they complain of the heat. Danglars learns from the Count, when he makes his much-anticipated…
Oct 12, 2025 · 25:01
My apologies to all of you great fans for how long this story has taken- I have been putting the word out there for a second voice to help me with some of the work but so far no…
Oct 8, 2025 · 19:40
The Count received an unexpected visit from Albert Morcerf , who tells him that he and his mother (The Count's old flame, Mercedes) were talking about him the past four days, and…
Oct 5, 2025 · 30:28
Baroness Danglars visits Villefort at his offices, coming in incognito so as to avoid the attention of others. Villefort does not mince words: he tells her that someone seems to…
Oct 1, 2025 · 24:09
The Baron Danglars comes to the Count's home in Paris to meet with him about business matters regarding the Cavalcantis. The Count says that Abbe Busoni has just arrived in…
Sep 28, 2025 · 27:15
SummaryAnalysis The narrator turns to the Danglars' home, where Lucien Debray visits the Baroness, asking what is on her mind after the events at Auteuil earlier that day. The…
Sep 24, 2025 · 22:38
Andrea Cavalcanti leaves the party at Auteuil alone, as his "father," the Major, has his own cab and servants. On his way out the door with his own servant, however, Andrea is…
Sep 21, 2025 · 27:38
.The dinner is served, and everyone eats heartily, if somewhat suspiciously, the various delights the Count has assembled, including fish from as far away as Russia, carried to…
Sep 17, 2025 · 23:19
This chapter marks the beginning of the Count's grand dinner at Auteuil. Bertuccio has decked out the home in preparation, save for one room, which the Count will show his guests…
Sep 14, 2025 · 24:16
The Count does as he said he would do and goes on a trip to visit the telegraph operator nearby. First, he notices that the operator spends a great deal of time tending the…
Sep 10, 2025 · 26:39
The Count arrives, again paying a visit to Villefort and his wife. He finds them both dismayed at the idea that their daughter has been disinherited from 900,000 francs, but…
Sep 8, 2025 · 23:59
The notary arrives, and wonders if he will be able to serve a man in Noirtier's condition, as he fears that Noirtier's disability is not only physical but mental, and that,…
Sep 3, 2025 · 24:55
The elder Nortier, who now is almost totally debilitated with the exception of hi eye movements, is told by his son that Vantine is to marry Franz . When they leave, he calls for…
Aug 31, 2025 · 31:47
Maximilian Morell and Valentine meet in Max's hay patch (Lucerne is a nutrient rich version of hay feed for horses) to share opinions and news- and he tells her that Franz is…
Aug 27, 2025 · 31:25
The Count introdes Major Cavalcanti to his newly found "son" Andrea, gives them money and their story with the promise of more money coming, and send them on the way. They will…
Aug 24, 2025 · 29:48
The Count stays busy here and in chapter 56 weaving together false identities for Major Cavalconti and the young man who will assume the identity of the Majors son Andrea for…
Aug 20, 2025 · 29:43
The Count's plans for vengeance are moving more swiftly. Now that the Count has gotten to know the families of Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort, he can begin the long-term…
Aug 17, 2025 · 43:35
Robert Le Diable is the name of a play to which Paris society has flocked- and here the author uses this gathering of highbrows to describe how these nabobs acted in their day.…
Aug 13, 2025 · 41:27
The Count stops by the Villafortmansion and becomes engaged in a private conversation with Madame de Villafort after meeting her lovely stepdaughter Valentine, who much impressed…
Aug 10, 2025 · 33:29
Two lovers meet in the back garden of the Villafort mansion- Valentine, the stepdaughter of Madame Villafort, and Maximilian, the youngest son of Capt.Morrell. Valentine, who…
Aug 9, 2025 · 1:49
It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of…
Aug 6, 2025 · 37:33
Before making his promised visit to the Morrell Family the Count sees his young slave girl Haidee and lets her know she is no longer a slave as they are now living in France…
Aug 4, 2025 · 34:55
The Count embroils himself in a philosophical discussion with Villafort after Villafort travels to the Count's residence to thank him for saving his wife's life.
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