Best Snoozecast Podcasts (2024)

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Marbles & Kites 31:21

20h ago31:21

31:21

Tonight, we’ll read excerpts from “Healthful Sports for Boys”, written by A.R. Calhoun and published in 1882. Also known as Alfred Rochfort, born in 1844, Calhoun was an American soldier, author, journalist and critic. He served in the Union army during the U.S. Civil War. "Healthful Sports for Boys," was a guide to engaging in physical activities …

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The Golden Goose 30:39

22h ago30:39

30:39

Tonight, we’ll read the classic fairy tale “The Golden Goose”. We found this version in Katherine Pyle’s 1918 “Mother’s Nursery Tales”. “The Golden Goose” was one of many folk tales documented and published by The Brothers Grimm. Snoozecast first read this story back in 2020. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German scholars who collected and published …

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Persuasion pt. 12 32:31

4d ago32:31

32:31

Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife. In the last episode, the off-season tourists to the beach town of Lyme beco…

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The Invisible Man 35:14

3d ago35:14

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Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “The Invisible Man”, a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, published in 1897. The title of this story refers to a scientist named Griffin, whose devotion to the study of optics leads him to a remarkable breakthrough: he has invented a way to render oneself invisible. However, as Griffin eagerly tests his inventio…

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An Old Road 29:25

3d ago29:25

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Tonight, we’ll read a chapter titled “An Old Road.” from “A Rambler’s Lease” by Bradford Torrey, published in 1892. Torrey was an American ornithologist who wrote many stories about his experiences walking through woods while bird watching. The preface he wrote to tonight’s book is paraphrased as follows: “The writer of this little book has found s…

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 34 17:28

11d ago17:28

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Tonight, we’ll read the conclusion to “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne. We first began Twenty Thousand Leagues in April of 2022. Cheers to you if you’ve listened along with us for the entire journey aboard the Nautilus. Each completed novel Snoozecast reads is available …

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At Sea 31:25

15d ago31:25

31:25

Tonight, we’ll read excerpts from the book “Fresh Fields” by John Burroughs, published in 1896. The main section we will read is titled “At Sea”. In "Fresh Fields," Burroughs takes us on a journey through his travels and observations of the natural world, both in America and abroad. This collection of essays showcases Burroughs' keen eye for detail…

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The Rose and the Ring pt. 3 35:45

10d ago35:45

35:45

Tonight, we’ll continue our journey through "The Rose and the Ring," by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1854. The previous episode aired last month. In the last episode, we learned how Princess Angelica's parents neglected to invite Fairy Blackstick to her christening, resulting in Gruffanuff, the strict doorman, being transformed i…

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Anne of Green Gables pt. 22 16:45

14d ago16:45

16:45

Tonight, we’ll read the 22nd chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled “Anne is Invited Out to Tea” In the previous chapter, Anne is excited about the new minister and his wife Mrs. Allan, who she decides is a kindred spirit. Marilla invites the Allans to tea and Anne is allowed to bak…

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The Cat Who Speaks Once a Year 30:45

16d ago30:45

30:45

Tonight, for the last episode of our 6th annual “Spooky Sleep Story Series”, we shall read a Snoozecast original, “The Cat Who Speaks Once a Year.” about a young girl Lila Everwood who loves Halloween especially – because it’s the only night of the year her cat, Toby, can speak. We hoped you tuned in every Wednesday this month for sleep stories of …

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Max Morrow and the Train of Tomorrow pt. 2 32:12

18d ago32:12

32:12

Tonight, we’ll read the conclusion to a Snoozecast original sleep story titled “Max Morrow and the Train of Tomorrow. Previously on Max Morrow…Max finds a mysterious train ticket in his grandfather’s old jacket that leads him to a hidden train station platform, where he boarded a strange, time-traveling train called The Flying Yankee. Inside, he me…

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Good Wives ch. 12 37:42

21d ago37:42

37:42

Tonight, we’ll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “Heartache”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 35th chapter as part of that work as a whole. In the last chapter, Jo tried to make a living by writing sensational stories for a magazine, keeping it a secret …

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Carmilla 33:46

23d ago33:46

33:46

Tonight, as part of our 6th annual spooky sleep story series, we’ll rebroadcast the opening to “Carmilla”, an 1872 Gothic novella by Irish author Sheridan Le Fanu which first aired in October of 2022. Tune in every Wednesday this month for sleep stories of the darker variety- like classic horror literature and ghost stories. If you prefer to avoid …

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The Lazy Tour 35:35

25d ago35:35

35:35

Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices”, written in collaboration by Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. Snoozecast first read this story back in the year 2020. An instrumental event in Wilkie Collins’s career was an introduction in 1851 when he was in his late twenties, to Charles Dickens by a mutual friend. They…

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Persuasion pt. 11 30:45

28d ago30:45

30:45

Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses and reduce their debt, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife. In the last episode, Anne finally extricates herself …

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The Goose, the Fox and the Dog 7:12

29d ago7:12

7:12

Tonight, for this month’s Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read a Snoozecast original story titled “The Goose, the Fox and the Dog”. In this tale, a quiet farmer returns from a bustling town market with his purchases: a fox, a goose, and a sack of grain. On his way home, he faces a dilemma as to how to cross the riverbank with his goods. The…

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The Phantom Coach 52:45

30d ago52:45

52:45

Tonight, to continue our 6th annual “Spooky Sleep Story Series”, we shall read the opening to The Phantom Coach by Amelia B. Edwards. Tune in every Wednesday this month for sleep stories of the darker variety- like classic horror literature and ghost stories. If you prefer to avoid the mildly macabre we hope you’ll enjoy one of our many other stori…

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The White Cat pt. 2 32:03

1M ago32:03

32:03

Tonight, we’ll read the second half of “The White Cat” , penned by Madame d’Aulnoy in 1698. The first half aired last week. This story is one of the earliest examples of the contes de fées, or fairy tales, that were a hallmark of French literary culture in the late 17th century. These stories gained popularity not only for their fantastical element…

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 33 31:15

1M ago31:15

31:15

Tonight, we’ll read the next part to “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne. In the previous episode, the Nautilus continues its journey past Newfoundland, Ireland, and England, but avoids the English Channel. Arronax spots an abandoned electric cable on the ocean floor, once …

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The War of the Worlds 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

Tonight, to continue our 6th annual “Spooky Sleep Story Series”, we shall read the opening to “The War of the Worlds”, written by H.G. Wells and first published in 1898. Tune in every Wednesday this month for sleep stories of the darker variety- like classic horror literature and ghost stories. If you prefer to avoid the mildly macabre we hope you’…

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The White Cat pt. 1 31:39

1M ago31:39

31:39

The White Cat, written by Madame d’Aulnoy in 1698, and originally broadcast by Snoozecast in July 2020, is part of the early wave of literary fairy tales popular in France at the time. These tales were not just for children—they were enjoyed by adults, especially in the aristocratic salons of Paris, where storytelling was a fashionable pastime. Mad…

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Anne of Green Gables pt. 21 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

Tonight, we’ll read the 21th chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled “A New Departure in Flavorings” In the previous chapter – Anne is captivated by the beauty of spring, especially the Mayflowers and enjoys a day gathering them with her classmates. Later, Anne’s vivid imagination ca…

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How He Left The Hotel 22:45

2M ago22:45

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Tonight, to start off our 6th annual “Spooky Sleep Story Series”, we shall read the opening to “How He Left The Hotel”, written by Louisa Baldwin and first published in 1895. Tune in every Wednesday this month for sleep stories of the darker variety- like classic horror literature and ghost stories. If you prefer to avoid the mildly macabre we hope…

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The Rose and the Ring pt. 2 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Tonight, we’ll dive into the second part of our tale, "The Rose and the Ring," written by William Makepeace Thackeray and first published in 1854. The first episode in this series aired 4 weeks ago. Thackeray, known for his sharp wit and social commentary, infuses The Rose and the Ring with humor and fantasy, offering a playful critique of royalty …

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Good Wives ch. 11 44:53

2M ago44:53

44:53

Tonight, we’ll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “A Friend”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 34rd chapter as part of that work as a whole. Our last episode was the chapter focused on letters Jo wrote from the New York boarding house she is working within…

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Marbles & Kites 31:21

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The Golden Goose 30:39

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Persuasion pt. 12 32:31

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The Invisible Man 35:14

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An Old Road 29:25

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 34 17:28

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At Sea 31:25

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The Rose and the Ring pt. 3 35:45

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Anne of Green Gables pt. 22 16:45

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The Cat Who Speaks Once a Year 30:45

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Max Morrow and the Train of Tomorrow pt. 2 32:12

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Good Wives ch. 12 37:42

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Carmilla 33:46

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The Lazy Tour 35:35

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Persuasion pt. 11 30:45

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The Goose, the Fox and the Dog 7:12

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The Phantom Coach 52:45

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The White Cat pt. 2 32:03

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 33 31:15

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The War of the Worlds 30:45

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The White Cat pt. 1 31:39

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Anne of Green Gables pt. 21 31:44

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How He Left The Hotel 22:45

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The Rose and the Ring pt. 2 34:05

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Good Wives ch. 11 44:53

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