Reviews

Loved his narration of “call of the wild” he would do great on “animal farm”

Reading the classics can be hard with their beautiful vocabulary, but when it is read aloud it is easily understood! I love driving into classics that I have never read before. It is enjoyable and entertaining!

Such interesting classic stories! I can’t wait for my road trip this weekend so I can listen all the way.

Excellent listening material with superb delivery! Thank you for the effort. Ray Harper of Albany, Louisiana

I never miss an episode.

I listen to Johns podcasts to unwind, or as the soundtrack to mundane tasks (chores are easier to bare while listening to a good story). Thanks John!

I commute 2hrs per day for work. These stories make the time fly by. I’ve been through Huck Finn, Lost World, Treasure Island and more. Currently I’m on Captain Smith and it’s fantastic. Keep up the great work!

The narrator has so much enthusiasm for these classic novels! The Hound of the Baskervilles and Treasure Island are old favorites of mine and have been helping me calm down and go to sleep in this scary time. I also recommend these for people trying to get into these books who might be daunted otherwise.

Jon Hagadorn’s readings of these classic stories transforms my daily commute into a welcome literary escape that would only be improved by a cracking fireplace and worn-in arm chair. I especially enjoyed his O. Henry in 1001 short stories, the Ransom of Red Chief is my personal favorite and leaves me laughing every time I replay it. Thank you, Mr. Hagadorn. God Bless.

Well executed and expertly read! This podcast helps me to relax while driving and entertains me, all while exposing me to some classic literature! Thank You for creating it! Strong Work!

I really enjoy the chapter by chapter reading of classic stories. I just finished Call of the Wild and it was terrific. Now I’m working way my way through the Hound of the Baskerville’s. You are a wonderful reader! Please keep entertaining us. Thank you so much for your hard work.

When my grandfather asked me how to play podcasts on his iphone, 1001 was the first show I downloaded for him. He loves the topics and the wholesome nature of the shows.

I’m grateful for these Stories for the Road; they help keep me awake if I need to on tired drives. It’s great to get better acquainted with stories I have dim memory of from the past. One thing I wanted to note; slough, when referring to a swamp, is pronounced like someone saying, “Ow!” Slough rhymes with ow in this instance.

The best! Especially the Mark Twain and Robert L. Stevenson! Beautifully narrated.

Awesome reader great stories. I have nothing bad to say.

Wonderful stories told in a wonderful reading voice! Puts the text first and remains true to the author’s intent. A great way to discover new writers that have been lost to history and to revisit old favorites. I am loving the serialized reading of whole books. Treasure Island and Tarzan were fantastic and I am already hooked on Huckleberry Finn!

Having enjoyed the black and white Tarzan movies of the 50s and 60s in my youth and then witnessed my children’s love of Disney’s animated version, it’s been delightful to listen to the rich origins of the Tarzan’s legend as told by your podcast. The quality of the narration is first class and adds to this wonderfully detailed classic piece of American fictional literature. Thank you!

Wonderful read Mr. Hagedorn! Your narration is really great. Ramirez I can’t hardly wait for next week, to hear more.

I can’t believe how you dare to leave Jane in the jungle with that dangerous animal thirsting for their flesh. And to think, we’ll have to wait until next week to hear the results. If something was to happen to those two young ladies, we’ll never forgive you. Love this story and others that I’ve listened to. Thanks again.

For the first time in my rabidly diffuse life, I find myself enslaved to a periodical episode. I’ve never cared a wit about tv shows and the like, but was recently ensnared by the likes of Jons reading of Treasure Island. I found myself waiting patiently (Who am I kidding? Impatiently!) for the following Sunday to release the next, much anticipated installment of the great tale. Now I am equally ensnared by a story which I have often dismissed as silly. Don’t get me wrong, it is silly but quite good. As is the story tellers talent and expression. This Tarzan has captured my imagination. One note of warning: Mr. Hagadorn is not much of an editor. His talents lie in the reading of the story. There will be repeating of sentences and an occasional chapter placed in the wrong place (chapter 5 to 6 of this telling I think). Nevertheless, he is engaging and entertaining. Thank you, Jon, for all of your fine work. I k ow you have many irons in the fire, but have you considered t-shirts? I would gladly wear my 1001 about town.

Great voice!

Awesome a must have in your podcast selection

All of the 1001 podcasts provide excellent entertainment. They add so much to a solo walk, and pass the time when engaged in yard work. Thank you for hours of classic literature read in a most pleasing way!

Mr. Hagedorn does an excellent job retelling some wonderful stories. I listen every day during my 55 minute commute to and from work. I LOVE the American history tales, old whaling tales, and all the Jack London stories. Keep it up, sir. Your love for the stories you tell really shines through in your enthusiasm and genuine joy.

Totally binged listened “King Solomon’s Mines”....that was an awesome presentation! Once started I had to finish them all....only waiting for the final chapter to be presented. A great way to spend the first rainy days here in California which finally put an end to all the fires scourging the state and confounding the air not just with smog but actual smoke despite being hundreds of miles away. Jon....Keep up the great work! I’ve got suggestions for future presentations.... you know me...I am a Zane Grey fan...all who know his work are mostly familiar with his Westerns....but he also was an avid baseball fan and a fishing fanatic. In his writings he is able to transport the reader to the hot deserts of the Southwestern United States and even to the Outback of Australia in “Wilderness Trek”...you feel the heat, you experience the dryness. In your mind’s eye you’re there with the characters...seeing what they see, feeling what they feel and your heart beating as you experience the excitement they go through. Believe it or not...he brings the same acumen to the subjects of baseball and fishing. Which for many people seeing their activity from the outside find them not very exciting...almost boring at times. In his book entitled The Redhead Outfield in the chapter called “The Rube’s Pennant” he expounds upon the excitement of the game...one can’t help but be caught up. He is able to make you feel the passion of why so many people are fans of baseball. In Tales Of Fishes in the chapter entitled “Byme-By-Tarpon” you find another “exciting” story where he truly captures the emotion behind why people fish...and why fishing is called fishing and not catching. Hope this helps, G Gelle

Yard work, house work, driving, laundry, scrabble...listening to these pod casts is entertaining and informative, the work is done easier and trips driving long distances fly by. I Love Jack London, the UFO stories, and the historic and scary ones. (Dont listen to Lovecraft at night FOR SURE!). I Cant wait for the second chapter of the Three Marys. These are pod casts to share. And I do! Thank you Mr. Hagadorn.

I stumbled across to 1001 podcast a while back I have been binge listening for about three weeks now when I was a kid my mother used to read to me we live general Alaska no TV your ability to tell story is incredible I have enjoyed every story and bits of history I had never heard before thank you I am 49 years old and drive for a living so I literally have three or four hours of listening every day

If you’re a fan of the Old West History-@legendsoftheoldwestpodcast is definitely one to check out. I was a history major and a tour guide for the Oregon Trail and Mormon Trail, the research they do sets them apart, plus is super entertaining with fantastic production value. I binged the first episodes on a cross country road trip! I’m hooked and can’t wait to listen to the next episodes of Tombstone!

Just happened to stumble on this podcast, decided to give it a try and now I’m addicted!

This is a relaxing show. But Hagadorn, learn how to pronounce Oregon! Or-e-gUn! Please! This can’t be the first time you’ve heard this. And it matters not if people say it Gone where you are.