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The Countdown of Monte Cristo

The Countdown of Monte Cristo

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A daily podcast reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, one page at a time, every single day, over the course of four years.

Each short episode offers a focused, intimate passage from Dumas’ sweeping tale of betrayal, imprisonment, revenge, and redemption, accompanied by brief reflections, historical context, and the occasional detour into 19th-century oddities (and yes, the occasional mangled French pronunciation).

Never read The Count of Monte Cristo? Perfect. This podcast is designed for first-time readers, longtime admirers, and anyone curious about experiencing a literary classic as a daily ritual rather than a daunting tome. You can start from the beginning or jump in wherever you are, the story unfolds steadily, patiently, one page at a time.

Whether you’re a lover of classic literature, a podcast listener looking for a calm daily escape, or someone who just wants a few quiet minutes away from the noise of the modern world, The Countdown of Monte Cristo invites you to live with one of the greatest novels ever written.

New episodes every day. No skipping. No rushing.

Subscribe on your favorite podcatcher or watch along on YouTube.

Support the project at https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod and help keep the countdown alive.

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  • Into the Chamber of Skins (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 31 – Part 24)
    Feb 1 2026

    Franz finally samples the famed hashish, finding its taste far less divine than promised. Sinbad laughs off his reaction, claiming that true appreciation comes only with time—just as oysters, tea, or truffles once seemed strange before becoming delicacies. With that, he invites Franz into the adjoining room for coffee and pipes. Franz enters a new chamber more extraordinary than the last: a circular apartment entirely draped in sumptuous animal skins. Lion pelts from Atlas, Bengal tiger hides, Cape panther skins, Siberian bear and Norwegian fox—layered so richly that the floor feels like moss and the divan like a bed of down. Surrounded by this exotic extravagance, Franz steps deeper into the dreamlike world his host has constructed.

    New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com

    Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm

    Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A

    The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

    If you enjoy this show, be sure to check out Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey through Homer's The Odyssey — wherever you listen to podcasts!

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    13 min
  • The Herb of Paradise (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 31 – Part 23)
    Jan 31 2026

    Sinbad explains the legend behind his “ambrosia,” invoking Hassen-ben-Sabah—the Old Man of the Mountain—who gave chosen followers an herb that plunged them into visions of paradise. Carried into dreamlike gardens filled with eternal fruit and lovely companions, the initiated awoke believing they had glimpsed heaven itself, and served their master with absolute devotion. Franz suddenly understands: the substance is hashish. Sinbad confirms it with delight, praising its purity and its famed Alexandrian maker. Franz expresses curiosity, and Sinbad urges him to judge for himself—not once, but repeatedly, promising that with each taste the senses yield, the dream deepens, and life itself dims beside its pleasures. He paints a vivid contrast: to return from such visions is like exchanging spring for winter, paradise for earth. With theatrical fervor, he urges Franz once more to taste the hashish.

    New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com

    Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm

    Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A

    The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

    If you enjoy this show, be sure to check out Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey through Homer's The Odyssey — wherever you listen to podcasts!

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    12 min
  • The Taste of Ambrosia (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 31 – Part 22)
    Jan 30 2026

    Sinbad reveals the mysterious green paste with theatrical flourish, calling it ambrosia—the very food of the gods. Franz, unconvinced, asks for its earthly name and admits he feels no desire to try it. Sinbad responds with passionate intensity, describing the substance not as a mere delicacy but as a gateway to different worlds. For the wealthy, it opens mines of gold; for poets, infinite realms of imagination; for the ambitious, the sensation of ruling not a nation but creation itself. Whatever one desires—riches, vision, power—he promises it lies within a single taste. With a dramatic gesture, he invites Franz to witness for himself how simple it is to transcend mortal limits.

    New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com

    Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm

    Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A

    The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

    If you enjoy this show, be sure to check out Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey through Homer's The Odyssey — wherever you listen to podcasts!

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    14 min
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