Episodes

  • 025 - 25 - How Mr Rabbit lost his Fine Bushy Tail

    025 - 25 - How Mr Rabbit lost his Fine Bushy Tail
    Feb 3 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    6 mins
  • 024 - 24 - Mr Bear catches Old Mr Bull-Frog

    024 - 24 - Mr Bear catches Old Mr Bull-Frog
    Feb 2 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    7 mins
  • 023 - 23 - Mr Rabbit and Mr Bear

    023 - 23 - Mr Rabbit and Mr Bear
    Feb 1 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    6 mins
  • 022 - 22 - A Story about the Little Rabbits

    022 - 22 - A Story about the Little Rabbits
    Jan 31 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    6 mins
  • 021 - 1 - 21 - Mr Rabbit meets his Match again

    021 - 1 - 21 - Mr Rabbit meets his Match again
    Jan 30 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    5 mins
  • 020 - 20 - How Mr Rabbit saved his Meat

    020 - 20 - How Mr Rabbit saved his Meat
    Jan 29 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    9 mins
  • 019 - 19 - The Fate of Mr Jack Sparrow

    019 - 19 - The Fate of Mr Jack Sparrow
    Jan 28 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    9 mins
  • 018 - 18 - Mr Rabbit finds his Match at last

    018 - 18 - Mr Rabbit finds his Match at last
    Jan 27 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    8 mins