Can Leiningen defend his Brazilian plantation from a gargantuan swarm of soldier ants? Carl Stephenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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In case you haven’t noticed, we have now entered into a new phase of the VINTAGE episodes, and I’m really excited about it. The episodes we’re revisiting now have not been anthologized, and many have been off the feed and unable to purchase. Be sure not to miss a single Tuesday episode!

Today’s story inspired a film starring Charleton Heston called Marabunta. I worked on a movie of the week with the same premise back in 1998. I was the set decorator. I was 23. The movie was so bad, you can’t even find it now.

And now, Leiningen versus the Ants, by Carl Stephenson

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Who stole an American heiress’s magnificent rubies? Grant Allen, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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If you’re going to the FanX convention in Salt Lake City on Saturday, you can see me twice, if you like. Three other narrators and I will be in a panel on audiobooks. We will also do a live performance of Agatha Christie’s short mystery: The Mystery of Marsden Manor. I’ll be there not only in person, but in costume as Hercule Poirot, a la the 1982 version of Evil Under the Sun, with Peter Ustinov as Poirot. If you come, please say hi!

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Today’s story first appeared in the Strand magazine, alongside the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, and also featured illustrations by Sydney Paget. I hope you like it.

And now, The Great Ruby Robbery, by Grant Allen

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Why is the panicked Elphinstone ringing the professor’s doorbell in the middle of the night? Why does he declare they are both in great danger? Raphael Sabatini, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Intelligence, by Rafael Sabatini

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How can the man known as The Thinking Machine escape from a maximum-security prison? Jacques Futrelle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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I’m still reeling from the news that my recording of P.G. Wodehouse’s The Intrusion of Jimmy is a Finalist for a Narrator of Distinction Award from the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA). It’s going up against major titles from Macmillan and other major publishers. I’m going up against some of the biggest names in the business, and I couldn’t be more honored. I still can’t believe it.

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Pirate Summer has kind of dipped in to September, but I thought we could still do some September Sleuthing. Here is the breakout story from Jacques Futrelle as he introduces his greatest creation: The Thinking Machine.

And now, The Problem of Cell 13, by Jacques Futrelle

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Ayn Rand’s dystopian tale is concluded, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Anthem, Part 2 of 2 by Ayn Rand

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A final voyage for Blackbeard’s treasure turns out to be more than the boys bargained for. Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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The Audiobook Library Card is an all-you-can-listen smorgasbord of classics I’ve been building for the last 18 years. Many have won awards! Only about a quarter of the library has been on the podcast. And with the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything.

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I’m pleased to announce that my recording of P.G. Wodehouse’s The Intrusion of Jimmy is a Finalist for a Narrator of Distinction Award from the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA). It’s such an honor to be named a finalist among such esteemed narrators. You can listen to this title in the Winner’s Circle category at the website at classictalesaudiobooks.com. Or, if you have the Audiobook Library Card, it’s in the Winner’s Circle category there, as well. I’m so glad this title is getting some more attention. It was an absolute delight to record.

And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 8 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine

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“It is a sin to write this. It is a sin to think words no others think and to put them down upon a paper no others are to see. It is base and evil.” Ayn Rand, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Anthem, Part 1 of 2 by Ayn Rand

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The treacherous Ned Rackham is discovered, and Blackbeard makes a legendary last stand. Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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One thing I wanted to mention as our Blackbeard story starts to wind down. When Blackbeard made his last stand, and the author mentions that he wouldn’t die, he’s not kidding. When Maynard examined Blackbeard’s body, he discovered that he was shot in five different places and had been stabbed or otherwise cut twenty times. Just a little gruesome detail for you.

Also, and so I guess this is the second thing, the captains of the ships in this story really existed. Stede Bonnet was a pirate known for his high code of conduct. Lieutenant Maynard was the one who swore to take down Blackbeard, and had a final duel with him. Ned Rackham is likely an embellishment of Calico Jack Rackham, who may have sailed with Blackbeard, but certainly knew him. Feel free to dive down any rabbit holes you need to double check.

And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 7 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine

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