Reviews
Rate Show- btfhjjj he add h j
- Oct. 23, 2024
Great Stories and Reading Voice but…
Please stop using the sound effects and background music. At times I could barely hear the audio of the story. At other points the sound effects made no sense, like jungle noises when the story said the jungle was quiet, or gunshots occurring several sentences after they were mentioned. I’d much prefer just a plain read of each story without all the added effects.
- lemonhead1632
- Oct. 20, 2024
The Tenor
Jon - loved, loved, loved your rendition of The Tenor! Your creation of the tenor’s voice and accent was so entertaining, and the end was so appropriate given the personalities of all involved!!
- New Mexico Gal
- Oct. 5, 2024
Continually Thankful for this Podcast!
My week doesn’t feel complete without listening to at least one episode of 1001 Classic Short Stories and Tales. Jon, you continue to do a fantastic job. I am grateful for the dedication, time, effort, and resources you’ve committed to this wonderful podcast. Thank you for sharing your passions with your listeners! I love the bloopers you put at the end sometimes, they’re so endearing! You’re the best. I look forward to someday sharing this podcast with my future children and using it for them as both education and entertainment. I love that you make literature exciting! Always recommending this podcast to my friends and family. Keep up the great work, Jon, and don’t listen to the haters! I loved your message addressing the negative commenters, and was cheering for you as I listened! Hope you have a wonderful fall season, and I’m looking forward to maybe some spooky theme stories like you’ve done in the past!
- alynd3
- Sept. 25, 2024
“A Sisterly Scheme”
That is now probably my favorite story. It was well done. It made me smile and it made me chuckle a number of times.
- RKB-55
- Sept. 18, 2024
- MylesM1
- Sept. 9, 2024
Another old time favorite memory
Another great memory of grandma reading to me as a child Wasn't one of her favorite but grandpa loved them so much he had a collection of Quatermaine books He would often sit in his chair and listen as she read His eyes were getting worse as he aged Blame it on his wounds to his head from his time in France WW1 What great memories hearing you read them
- wolfie/wolf
- Aug. 26, 2024
Barbara from ridgville S.C.
I absolutely love your podcast. I look forward to every new episode and sometimes replay them again. Your voice is the other big part for me. It’s just….comforting and familiar. Thank you for the time away you give me when I get lost in your stories. Please keep it up. ♥️
- Barbaraleebrinson
- Aug. 17, 2024
Such a pleasure!
What a pleasure to listen to your stories! You choose stories with such beautiful writing, and your voicing brings out the best in these wonderful tales. It’s clear you have great respect for the authors, and do your very best to make their work every bit as compelling as it is in print. I especially like the stories set in France, and you do a nice job with French words and terms. With all the pressures of daily life, it’s great to lose myself in one of your stories and blot out the whole outside world while I wait to find out what happens! Five stars, for sure.
- Tom4362
- July 15, 2024
Baseball stories of old
The stories by Zane Gray are truly inspiring and amazing Brings back great memories of childhood And hopefully it will be heard again by some child who will be inspired to tryout for a local school or community team To bad baseball isn't as popular as it was It helps teach children math and other skills More than one mathematical or physics scientist was inspired to learn baseball statistics And to read the local sports news to keep up with their college and major leagues teams
- wolfie/wolf
- July 11, 2024
Merlin’s Betrayal - Wonderful!
Jon - I just finished listening to the first installment of the Betrayal of Merlin - great topic and expertly read! I felt like I was back in my early grade school days with my favorite teacher reading a fascinating book to the class! Looking forward to the next installment as promised!
- New Mexico Gal
- May 26, 2024
excellent storytelling
John Hagedorn is a wonderful and sincere narrator, and the short stories he selects are heartwarming. I look forward to listening each week and am never disappointed! Thanks!
Catherine
- catincord
- April 4, 2024
Edifying and thoughtfully selected!
As a busy mom who doesn’t have as much time to read as I would like, this podcast is a God-send! I often listen with my young children (4, 6, 8) who also enjoy!
- LYS Charles
- March 23, 2024
Whimsical & Witty
Thanks for sharing your love of story!
I don’t have as much time to read as I’d like. Appreciate the variety—I’ve met some old favorites as well as new friends.
- Satisfied in Singapore
- Feb. 29, 2024
A helping hand!
Having a difficult time reading for reasons beyond my control, I am grateful for this salvation. In times gone by, I was an avid reader and always enjoyed the unveiling of the story. Now, I find the same pleasure in listening to Jon’s readings. Five Stars and accolades galore!
- Wendell Byline
- Feb. 28, 2024
Super!
This is one of my favorite podcast. There’s a lot of material so it’s OK to binge it and I listen to it when I mow or drive - the stories are fantastic and well chosen. Update: I loved the Wise man story.
- HercFamily5
- Feb. 26, 2024
Absolutely the BEST Podcast
I stumbled across 1001 Short Stories & Tales podcast about a year ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve never been much of a reader so having this podcast has been an eye-opening experience to all the great writers and classic short story literature out there. Jon is not only a great reader, but his passion for classic literature is obvious and contagious. This podcast is my favorite of all the growing 1001 series that Jon produces. If you’re thinking of giving this show a try, I guarantee you’ll enjoy it! I also want to encourage all you regular listeners out there to sign up to financially support this podcast. If everyone who really enjoys this show gave just $1 a month, we’d really help ensure Jon could continue this for a long time! God bless you, Jon!
- @StorminNorman
- Feb. 10, 2024
Excellent Read
The reader allows the listener to imagine there own details surrounding the story.
Not clouded with superfluous music and “effects” which can distract the listener from the intent of the original authors.
Keep up the great work
- redwolfhopw
- Jan. 11, 2024
Expands my World
Such a great podcast! I don't subscribe to many, but 1001 Classic Short Stories and Tales is one. Though I like to read, I had largely forgotten about the authors of the past. But Jon has brought life to many authors whom I had known by name, but not by their work. The Robin Hood stories are some of my favorites, though the recent reading of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is outstanding as well.
- Skip223
- Jan. 4, 2024
Preserving Culture
As a younger member of society, I sometimes fear I will be trapped in a time isolated from the past and our rich culture. This podcast relieves my worries as it is a cultural library in its own right. Many of our culture’s secret and high-quality literary works can be found right here.
- - An Appreciative R. W.
- Dec. 13, 2023
I love this podcast!
Mr. Hagadorn, thank you so very much for creating this wonderful podcast for the world! I’m a literature nerd and am so grateful to have found a podcast where I can listen to all different kinds of literature in one convenient place! I appreciate your information about the authors, and I feel they’d be honored by how you tell relate their stories. I’ve especially enjoyed the Robin Hood tales, the Donner party account, and the Sherlock and Poirot stories. You have an enchanting voice, excellent diction, and the perfect voice inflections to really make the stories come alive. I also wanted to thank you for letting us know how to access your stories through Alexa, and I’ve done so multiple times now to catch up on stories while I’m cooking or cleaning! I also plan to check out your Etsy soon, and I have been sharing your podcast with friends and family (my husband really likes you too now after I shared your podcast with him!). Thanks for letting us know about those resources, and for encouraging us to share (even though I would have even if you hadn’t said anything about it, that’s how much I enjoy you)! Sorry to be so wordy, but I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate and love what you do! You’re the best, and you’re really making a difference to so many people. We love you! -Abigail
- alynd3
- Dec. 6, 2023
Epitome of podcast
Thank you so very much John, all of your 1001 shows are great, fantastic!
Such a wonderful variety of true stories, real hero’s, mysterious legends and all very well orated!
I first discovered your 1001 hero’s legends histories and mysteries, and listened to the episode about Victorios gold, and I have been hooked ever since.
I am familiar with many of the stories but your versions always include new bits of information or a new look.
Thank you John, and keep ‘em coming!!
- Numismad
- Dec. 4, 2023
- Ed 358
- Nov. 5, 2023
Excellent narration of classic stories
Looked for well told stories with quality sound — found this on a search for “stories” on Apple’s iTunes Podcasts. I’ve clicked “follow” and have added auto downloads. I’ll also check in on Spotify as that helps me when listening thru my Amazon Alexa speaker. Thank you, John Hagadorn, for your time and attention to reading the older / classic stories.
- (:anne:)
- Oct. 28, 2023
- Kevin5494
- Oct. 21, 2023
- DrewSamuel
- Oct. 18, 2023
Wonderful stories.
Great stories - from the selection to the production quality. I look forward to them daily and now listen to several of the 1001 series.
- clt mobile
- Sept. 22, 2023
- Tn Morga
- Sept. 18, 2023
The Ransom of Red Chief vy O. Henry
John, I have always liked the stories of O. Henry. You got the spirit of the tale if how a kids held two grown men hostage ending up with them having to pay Red Chief’s father to take his kid off their hands.
Well read,
Don
- Donthun
- Sept. 5, 2023
I love this podcast
This has quickly become my favorite podcast. I love the short story format that fits nicely within the timeframe of my commute home. The podcast has a wonderful selection of classic writers. It is a pleasant change from listening to the news and the dreary state of affairs of our nation on my ride home.
- Redfishhooks
- July 6, 2023