Classic Ghost Stories
Tony WalkerA weekly fiction podcast bringing you classic ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales in audio form. Most episodes feature classic stories from the masters of the supernatural: cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter de la Mare), Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens), and 20th‑century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lei... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 478 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionDramaFiction | |||
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The Novel of the Black Seal by Arthur Machen: classic ghost stories audio
This episode of the Classic Ghost Stories Podcast brings you a classic ghost story from the weird tradition, told as audio fiction for the long dark evenings. On a winter nigh... more
The Whisperer in Darkness by H. P. Lovecraft is a classic tale of cosmic horror, first published in Weird Tales in August 1931. One of Lovecraft's great stories of the Cthulhu Mythos, it introduces the mysterious Mi-Go and the terrible secrets lurkin... more
The House of Sounds by M. P. Shiel | Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
On a nameless rock in the far northern sea stands a brass house chained against storm and tide. An old friend answers a summons, finding a family on the brink of extinction and an oc... more
Mr Bessel is a conscientious man, and the experiment he agrees to try with his friend Vincey is undertaken in the spirit of honest enquiry. It takes place on a quiet evening, and it concerns nothing more alarming than how far one mind might reach tow... more
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- Love this!
Tony has the greatest voice and his brain works like mine because I have ADHD too so his rantings at the end of the podcast kill me in the best way!
Apple Podcasts5Phoebe6667
United States2 months ago - Enchanting
Tony walker is a delight! I appreciate the curation of the stories… some I like, some aren’t my cup of tea. But Tony walker’s narration and thoughtful commentary makes every episode worthwhile.
(I especially love when you get a little grumpy, Tony, and talk about the folly of viewing old stories through a ‘modern lens’. Enjoying those mini-rants is a guilty pleasure of mine!) I appreciate having the opportunity to hear your thoughts about writing on a regular basis.
Apple Podcasts5krod81505479United States2 months ago - Decide.
Change the name of the podcast if you’re going to include any modern garbage like The Premonition. I picked it out as modern and hack two words into the story. No one is here for that amateur slop.
Apple Podcasts1SquareTravelerUnited States3 months ago - 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 Podcasts5dbrrvUnited States7 months ago - Gentle but deeply unsettling stories
Great stories that make you think. Thanks for the narration and commentary Tony Walker
Apple Podcasts5TurquoiseOsprey
United Kingdom7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #29 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #108 | United States/Fiction |
Spotify | #37 | United Kingdom/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #40 | United Kingdom/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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This show centers on reading ghost, horror, and weird tales from classic authors, with in-depth host-led commentary that blends literary analysis, historical context, and personal reflections. Episodes frequently explore Gothic atmosphere, narrative framing, and author background, helping listeners connect old stories to broader literary traditions. A standout feature is the host's thoughtful afterword, which often ties the tale to themes like guilt, memory, and culture, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy both storytelling and scholarly context. The production quality, steady narration, and blend of the familiar with the slightly offbeat give it a distinctive, reverent mood that rewards repeat listening and deep listening for fans o... more
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Classic Ghost Stories launched 7 years ago and published 478 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Roy Sunter
3. Robert E. Howard
4. Todd Thyberg
5. Lewis Darley
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