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Great Stories for My Commute!
I love the stories you choose, and John’s voice is great for reading aloud! Listening to your podcast makes my 45-minute commute much more enjoyable. In the way of constructive criticism, pronunciation needs a lot of work. For example, the “s” in “cease” is pronounced with a hard “s” sound, not a “z” sound. There is also an unnatural emphasis placed on many pronouns that breaks the natural flow of the story.
Keep up the good work!
- SDO1961
- Dec. 31, 2020
All stories
Fabulous! PragerU has many excellent podcasts, but you have the very best stories and you are the very best story teller by far. Thanks 🙏
Fred Nelson
- fritz19
- Dec. 25, 2020
The Lost World
I have listened to many of your podcasts and I love the books you choose. I often elect to read PD books because of their classic style. It’s been great listening to what you read, The Lost World in particular.
- C Hultz
- Dec. 5, 2020
Wonderful Series
The 1001 series surpasses all podcasts without a doubt!!! I have been listening to the Return of Tarzan and you have outdone even yourself!!
- New Mexico Gal
- Nov. 18, 2020
- Bruce Grimes
- Nov. 3, 2020
Hope he does “animal farm”
Loved his narration of “call of the wild” he would do great on “animal farm”
- george lovecraft
- Oct. 14, 2020
Entertaining and Educational
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!
- Xela Warrior 360
- July 29, 2020
Love it!
Such interesting classic stories! I can’t wait for my road trip this weekend so I can listen all the way.
- Dudeweresmycarr
- July 1, 2020
Enjoying
Excellent listening material with superb delivery! Thank you for the effort.
Ray Harper of Albany, Louisiana
- uneventree
- June 26, 2020
- fan od 1001
- June 12, 2020
Highly entertaining and soothing
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!
- D.W. Strickland
- April 27, 2020
Best way to commute
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!
- Socially Discontent
- April 17, 2020
Great job!
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.
- Irving679
- March 17, 2020
A friend on the road...
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.
- EmanuelV
- March 5, 2020
Enriching Experience
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!
- @thedanielnichols
- Feb. 6, 2020
Love it
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.
- Jingzhou98
- Feb. 5, 2020
3 generations of listeners
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.
- Barefoot_indie
- Dec. 10, 2019
Thank You!
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.
- Brynvyn
- Nov. 23, 2019
Great choices, masterfully read.
The best! Especially the Mark Twain and Robert L. Stevenson! Beautifully narrated.
- apoxonyizall13
- Oct. 2, 2019
- IHaveAFishNamedMarsellus
- Sept. 12, 2019
Amazing podcast!
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!
- davdson15
- Aug. 13, 2019
Hypocrisy at it’s best.
Narrator has no problems profiting off of old stories, but in the example of chapter 4 of Solomon’s mines(and the elephant hunting), and it being omitted from the story is ridiculous. Now he is omitting words from Mark Twain....Apparently the narrator believes better than the authors about what has relevance to his work. Political correctness? I do believe. I’d hate to be so weak minded—or at very least such a slave to money to the point of desecrating art for profit.
Garbage.
- Modern crusader
- Aug. 12, 2019
Tarzan of the Apes
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!
- Feldrick
- July 16, 2019
Boot
Wonderful read Mr. Hagedorn! Your narration is really great. Ramirez I can’t hardly wait for next week, to hear more.
- boot 076
- July 11, 2019
Love it , but....
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.
- KeithMac59
- July 1, 2019
Rest assured, Jon is a reader.
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.
- Thaddeus Von Awesome
- June 25, 2019
- Lubby502
- June 17, 2019
- Chuster316
- June 11, 2019
Excellent!
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!
- WalkerOneSon
- May 7, 2019
Loyal Listener
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.
- SethTheLandSurveyor
- March 11, 2019