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The Classic Ghost Stories Podcast

Tony Walker
Ghost Stories
Gothic Literature
Supernatural
Ghosts
M. R. James
Death
The Smoke Ghost
Fritz Leiber
Couching At the Door
Vampires
Penmire
Christmas
Body Snatching
Folklore
Cornwall
E. F. Benson
Victorian Literature
Horror Fiction
Victorian Era
Medical Ethics

A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dic... more

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A man reads about a murder in his morning paper over breakfast in his Piccadilly rooms. That should be the end of it. But something follows him from that reading — something that refuses to stay on the page. And when fate places him in the jury box a... more

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A Walk in the Park by William Bundy

There is a park at the edge of a sleeping city. A man walks through it at night — tall, cloaked, unhurried — as if he has walked this way before, many times, across many years. A boy watches from a window. Dreams c... more

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A man drives out to the Norfolk Broads one February night to look at a holiday bungalow. Snow is falling. The marshes are silent. Not even the waterfowl are stirring. Then, close to midnight, headlamps appear on the road — a car has broken down, and ... more

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This is for Terry Illikainen. No commentar.y As an experiment, I will do the commentary as a separate post. In a sombre Elizabethan pile above Lake Windermere, the air is thick with more than just decay. Miss Prunella Pendleham, the last of a long li... more

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William Bundy
Freelance writer and filmmaker (writer of A Walk in the Park)
Freelance writer and filmmaker
Episode: A Walk In The Park by William Bundy
Roy Sunter
Author of A Message for Julia
Independent author
Episode: A Message for Julia by R A Sunter
Robert E. Howard
American author best known for his contributions to the fantasy and horror genres
Episode: The Cairn on The Headland by Robert E. Howard
Todd Thyberg
Graphic designer and owner of Angel Bomb, a letterpress print shop.
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Episode: The Beast In The Cave by H. P. Lovecraft
Lewis Darley
Copywriter, video editor, and author of horror fiction.
Nottingham
Episode: The Premonition by Lewis Darley

Host

Tony Walker
Host and narrator of the stories, providing readings of classic ghost stories along with insightful commentary on the themes and authors behind the tales.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Worth every penny of a subscription.

    Now THIS is superb narration. Great selections, fine acting, lovely accents (could use a tiny bit more work on American English😊) intelligent commentary. Don’t miss Tony’s own well written stories. If you like M R James or Shirley Jackson, you’ll love this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbrrv
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gentle but deeply unsettling stories

    Great stories that make you think. Thanks for the narration and commentary Tony Walker

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TurquoiseOsprey
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • The best ghost story pod

    Tony has done a fantastic job narrating a huge number and variety of ghost stories! Such a great way to access these tales and I love his analysis at the end, as well as all bonus dog-related content. Thanks for filling my Winter with excellently narrated spookiness!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlie_a_s
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Thrilling

    I thoroughly enjoy these!!! You know, you (I’m addressing Tony directly) mention people complaining about various things about your reading. I don’t get it. Don’t listen to them! You’re great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bflatchristian
    United States3 months ago
  • great reading with expression

    Love these readings, thank you so much! Its too bad there aren't more, it would be great to have more Robert W Chambers, and other weird tales of the Art Nouveau era. Or could you do a "Classic Vampires and Monster stories" ? That would be fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnJohn7223
    Canada3 months ago

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The podcast is commended for introducing lesser-known tales and authors, expanding listeners' literary horizons.
Many appreciate the blend of classic literature with insightful commentary that enhances their understanding of the stories.
Listeners rave about the high-quality storytelling and narration, often mentioning the soothing and engaging voice of the host.

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A Walk In The Park by William Bundy
Q: Can you tell us about yourself and where you're based?
Bundy explains he's based just outside Kingston upon Hull in East Yorkshire, grew up in Hull, and works as a freelance writer and filmmaker while pursuing short stories and screenplays.
A Message for Julia by R A Sunter
Q: How did Roy approach the German language element in the seance, given the medium claimed she didn't know German?
He planned the possession to reveal a fluent command of German in the moment, using it as foreshadowing and a way to authenticate authenticity despite prior claims of ignorance.
A Message for Julia by R A Sunter
Q: What inspired the concept of a seance that unfolds into something real rather than a straightforward fraud?
Roy explains that he imagined a middle path between fraud and outright supernatural horror, choosing to present a seance where genuine messages surface, thereby testing the characters and the audience's sense of reality.
An Adventure by Charlotte Moberley and Eleanor Jourdain
Q: Where do you feel it?
In the garden where we met the two men, but not only there.
An Adventure by Charlotte Moberley and Eleanor Jourdain
Q: Do you think that the Petit Trianon is haunted?
Yes, I do.

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This podcast showcases a diverse collection of ghost stories, horror tales, and weird fiction ranging from classic literature to contemporary works. The readings transport listeners through various literary traditions, featuring renowned authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, M. R. James, and Charles Dickens, as well as modern creators. Each episode typically wraps up with insightful commentary from the host, Tony Walker, who discusses the backdrop and significance of the narratives, enriching the listening experience further. The podcast caters to both casual listeners and literature enthusiasts, making it a unique space for lovers of the supernatural and literary analysis alike.

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