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The Great Stories

Trevor Downey

Is there anything better than being told a good story? Well, yes. Being told one of the truly great stories probably beats it. In this podcast, Trev Downey reads the very best in the genre and discusses them with his guests.

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Trev Downey reads and then discusses Who's-Dead McCarthy by Kevin Barry

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14 days ago

Trev Downey reads and then discusses A Painful Case by James Joyce

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20 days ago

Trev Downey reads and then discusses Casting The Runes by M R James

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4 months ago

Trev Downey reads and then discusses The Last Question by Isaac Asimov

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5 months ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 582 ratings
  • Very well read

    These stories are really well narrated, thank you for putting so much effort into sharing them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    |ittle Michael
    United States2 months ago
  • Always Something to Think about

    Melodious reading and thoughtful take on these stories — thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sunbeez
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing work

    I love hearing your narrations and opinions about each story. Thank you, Trevor!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lnculpable
    United States2 months ago
  • My New Favorite Podcast

    On the surface it may seem easy to read short stories and critique them afterwards as a podcast. You realize how difficult it actually is by the amount of people that do it poorly. Trev Downey is one of the few who do it well. His craft at reading the written word pulls you into the tales. He does not overdo it like a lot of others. Also, the story choices are both top notch and varied: Raymond Carver; Stephen King; George Orwell; Edna O’Brien; H P Lovecraft and more. It has exposed me to a lot ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $$DoubleRCDouble$$
    United States4 months ago
  • I adore you

    Thank you for your time Trevor. You have a lovely voice and pick interesting stories. Your discussions, opinions, insights are always so thoughtful. I’m a world away from you, but right there when you read. Please keep sharing. A heartfelt thank you to all of you who financially support Trev. I would if I could. Life has been tough and these stories are a balm for a very lonely girl. They remind me of times long ago when I cuddled in my mom’s lap and she read to me. It’s so peaceful and soothi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heddagabler
    United States4 months ago

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