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Charles Farrar Browne, known to the world as Artemus Ward, was a celebrated writer and lecturer hailing from Maine. Much like his contemporary Mark Twain, Browne began his career as a type-setter before launching into the literary scene in 1858 with a captivating series of letters, essays, and stories narrated by a humorous, illiterate character full of insightful common sense. This character not only entertained audiences but also provided sharp commentary on the trends and events of his time. Taking his persona to the lecture stage, Browne became an early pioneer of stand-up comedy. His wit ...

Tolstoy's story of one woman's fate is brought powerfully to life in this BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation starring Teresa Gallagher and Toby Stephens. Anna Karenina enjoys a privileged and aristrocratic lifestyle as the wife of influential government official Alexy Karenin. Yet their ten-year...

Dive into the world of exploration with Celebrated Travels and Travellers, a captivating work by the renowned adventure storyteller Jules Verne. While best known for his fiction, Verne also crafted insightful non-fiction that illuminates the history of geographical discovery. This first volume, titled Exploration of the World, spans from 505 B.C. to the end of the 17th century, offering a vivid narrative thats both informative and engaging. The subsequent volumes, The Great Navigators of the 18th Century and The Great Navigators of the 19th Century, continue this thrilling journey through time...

Lakshmi is a renowned travel blogger from India. She has been to over five continents and been to over 25 countries and travelled within India extensively. Her blog has won several accolades including winning the Indibloggies -India's best travel blog of the year. Make your travel plans while...

An anthology of plays and original radio dramas from the prolific playwright Born and brought up in the East End of London, Bernard Kops came to fame in the late 1950s as part of British drama’s ‘New Wave’. A lyrical chronicler of Jewish family life, he is often compared to Arnold Wesker...

Danny Wallace had been staying in. Far too much. Having been dumped by his girlfriend, he really wasn't doing the young, free and single thing very well. Instead he was avoiding people. Texting them instead of calling them. Calling them instead of meeting them. That is until one fateful date when a mystery man on a late-night bus told him to 'say yes more'. These three simple words changed Danny's life forever. Yes Man is the story of what happened when Danny decided to say YES to everything.

Ireland’s Instagram sensation Meditations for the Anxious Mind takes us on a trip around Ireland of the likes you’ve never seen before, from the trolley-filled Liffey to the glamour of Navan. Ever been curious about Limerick’s ancient mysteries or wondered what secrets Drogheda might hold?...

Essays and conversations about music, movies, books, comics, and theater. And probably dinosaurs. Releasing Mondays and (sometimes) Thursdays.

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Cleaves and Macy share updates on how two blind people connected over a podcast. Whether its travelling, playing music, going out or simply staying in and (trying to) cook fresh things for someone that has nearly every allergy in the book, this podcast takes at look at what happens when two blind people from different sides of the world come together.Macy and Cleaves give regular updates on new songs written at jam sessions, restaurants and experiences suitable (or unsuitable) for disabled people and the complexities of being together as two people with a disability.Macy hailing from Salt Lake...

Travel back in time to hear history happen the way your parents and grandparents heard it.

One of Britain’s most popular writers and comedians journeys through the British Empire - as seen on BBC TV. The late, great Victoria Wood was named after Queen Victoria. So, who better to take us on a journey through the British Empire? The story of the Empire is a key part of the story of...

Journey back to 1599, as we follow the extraordinary tale of Thomas Dallam, a master organ builder on an extraordinary mission from Queen Elizabeth the First. Assigned to construct and deliver a majestic 16 foot high mechanical organ to the Grand Signieur in Constantinople, Dallams adventure was a fascinating mix of diplomacy, trade, and intrigue. The organ, a marvel of its time, was topped with a silver holly bush housing mechanical blackbirds and thrushes that sang and fluttered their wings. Dallams narrative also offers a rare glimpse into the exotic world of the Grand Turks harem, a sight ...

All available episodes of Have Gun Will Travel, the popular western radio drama series that ran from 1958 to 1960. It debuted as a television series in 1957 and was one of only a few American television programs that paved the way for a radio version. Although the radio show initially featured stories adapted from television, many of the 106 radio episodes were original stories. The stories follow the adventures of Paladin, played by John Dehner. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Spreaker | Apple | YouTube

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time. Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?

"Have Gun – Will Travel" is a notable American Western series that aired on radio and television during the late 1950s and early 1960s. The television version, which is perhaps the more famous of the two, aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. The show was created by Herb Meadow and Sam Rolfe.Television SeriesPremise: The show centers on a man known only as Paladin, played by Richard Boone. Paladin is a gunfighter and soldier of fortune with a strong moral code, living in the luxury Hotel Carlton in San Francisco during the late 19th century. When he is not in San Francisco, Paladin travels the ...

Safe House Travel Diary is a narrative podcast following my journey through Lebanon and into the local hip hop scene. Armed with a small recorder and driven by my insatiable curiosity, I document my visits with artists in their safe houses, the places where they live and create. The street sounds bleed in. You don't just hear about Lebanon, you're placed inside it. We talk about music, life, and the realities shaping a new generation of Lebanese rap. I'm Soha, a Lebanese immigrant, a mama, and a writer. I grew up in Los Angeles during the height of 90s hip hop, watching how music reflected the...

Cape Town is regularly voted as one of the greatest cities in the world. But with so much to see and do, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's where marketing consultant, travel writer, and voice actor Eugene Yiga comes in. Join him every week as he brings together over ten years of experience as an award-winning journalist (and more than fifteen years of living in the Mother City) to share a local perspective on all the best new experiences to help you make the most of your time in Cape Town.

Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in ...

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