Forgotten Classics
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 278: A Matter of Importance, part 1
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which we search for a mysteriously missing space transportand learn the difference between the police and the military. Episode 278, A ...
Lagniappe 63: Dickens and His Ravens
30 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dickens and His Ravens from the preface of Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens (listen or download from link above) According to Webster la·gniappe...
Episode 277: Strange Exodus
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which we experience a unique alien invasion and victory. Episode 277, Strange Exodus (download or listen via this link) Book Information ...
Episode 276: Mary Poppins Sampler
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which we have a unique visit to the zoo for a special birthday party. Episode 276, Mary Poppins Sampler (download or listen vi...
Episode 275: One Hundred and One Dalmatians Sampler
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which I drop in to share a sample of the novel that preceded the movies, One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Episode 275, One ...
Episode 274: Heidi's Alp, chapter 3 ... and a farewell
11 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which we go to Legoland, visit Hans Christen Anderson at home ... and I bid a temporary farewell. Episode 274, Heidi's Alp, chapte...
Episode 273: Heidi's Alp, chapter 2
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we race for silver skates, play with trolls, and put our finger in the dike. Episode 273, Heidi's Alp, chapter 2 (download o...
Episode 272: Heidi's Alp, chapter 1
29 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we prepare to live the dream -- caravaning around Europe searching for fairy tale origins. Episode 272, Heidi's Alp, chapter...
Episode 271: The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England Sampler
19 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we vacation in a very foreign land -- the past! Episode 271, Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England (download or listen via...
Episode 270 - The Judge's House
29 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Julie loses her voice and we are very glad that Scott Danielson read us this story for Halloween. Episode 270, The Judge's House...
Episode 269: Wailing Well
24 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we go camping and encounter a terrifying trio at the Wailing Well. Episode 269, Wailing Well (download or listen via this link) ...
Episode 268: The Night Wire and The Toll-House
15 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we sample some of the ghastly, ghostly goodness from The Big Book of Ghost Stories. Episode 268, Night Wire and Toll-House (...
Episode 267: Another Place
08 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we drop into the village of Binscombe only to discover it is not at all what it seems in our latest sampling of "tall tales told in ta...
Episode 266: The Sea King
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which a vacation trip to Denmark turns into an encounter with gods older than recorded history for Brigadier Ffellowes in our latest sampling ...
Episode 265: The People of the Mist, Finale
18 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which friendship, a newspaper, and a steam fish help our heroes home. Episode 265, The People of the Mist, 40-Finale (download or listen vi...
Episode 264: The People of the Mist, chapters 38-39
09 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which there are gemstones, treachery, insanity, and a rip-snorting roller coaster ride. Episode 264, The People of the Mist, chapters 38-39...
Episode 263: The People of the Mist, chapters 36-37
28 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Olfan is noble, Otter is clever, and Nam is treacherous. As usual. While on the lam. Will our adventurers escape? Episode 263, The Peo...
Episode 262: The People of the Mist, chapters 34-35
21 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Juanna is between a rock and a hard place ... and Olfan pays the price. Episode 262, The People of the Mist, chapters 34-35 (download ...
Episode 261: The People of the Mist, chapters 32-33
08 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Otter must fight and Leonard is tricked. Episode 261, The People of the Mist, chapters 32-33 (download or listen via this link) Book...
Episode 260: The People of the Mist, chapters 30-31
22 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Soa surprises Leonard, the lovers surprise each other, and Otter is not surprised at all. Episode 260, The People of the Mist, chapter...
Episode 259: The People of the Mist, chapters 28-29
09 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which our band of adventurers face their accusers in a public trial. Episode 259, The People of the Mist, chapters 28-29 (download or listen...
Episode 258: The People of the Mist, chapters 26-27
19 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which there is a father-daughter reunion.And things go from bad to worse. Again. Episode 258, The People of the Mist, chapters 26-27 (downlo...
Episode 257: The People of the Mist, chapters 24-25
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which the People of the Mist do not embrace a religion of love.And things go from bad to worse. Episode 257, The People of the Mist, chapter...
Episode 256: People of the Mist, chapters 22-23
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Juana and Otter are venerated as gods and see what it means to worship The Snake. Episode 256, The People of the Mist, chapters 22-23 ...
Episode 255: The People of the Mist, chapters 20-21
17 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Otter makes a big mistake and Soa 's history becomes a threat. Episode 255, The People of the Mist, chapters 20-21 (download or listen...
Episode 254: The People of the Mist, chapters 18-19
06 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we wonder if we have entered the land of the giants. Episode 254, The People of the Mist, chapters 18-19 (download or listen via this ...
Episode 253: The People of the Mist, chapters 16-17
25 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we encounter Mavoom and discover the secrets of several longing hearts. Episode 253, The People of the Mist, chapters 16-17 (download ...
Episode 252: The People of the Mist, chapters 14-15
15 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we get to the bottom of the Devil's Nest and the path of romance does not run true. Episode 252, The People of the Mist, chapters 14-1...
Episode 251: The People of the Mist, chapters 12-13
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we face the Yellow Devil, a slave auction, and a pair of beautiful eyes. Episode 251, The People of the Mist, chapters 12-13 (download...
Episode 250: The People of the Mist, chapters 10-11
22 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we embark upon skullduggery to enter The Yellow Devil's Nest. Episode 250, The People of the Mist, chapters 10-11 (download or listen ...
Episode 249: The People of the Mist, chapters 7-9
08 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we search out the Yellow Devil's Nest. Episode 249, The People of the Mist, chapters 7-9 (download or listen via this link) Book Inf...
Episode 248: The People of the Mist, chapters 5-6
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we get Otter's advice, hear a tale of foul deeds, and agree to adventure. Episode 248, The People of the Mist, chapters 5-6 (download ...
Episode 247: The People of the Mist, chapters 3-4
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we hear a prophecy, say goodbye to one friend, and meet another. Episode 247, The People of the Mist, chapters 3-4 (download or listen...
Lagniappe 62: The Rosie Project
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (listen or download from link above) According to Webster la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\ Function: noun ...
Episode 246: The People of the Mist, ch. 1-2
07 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we meet lose everything, bid farewell to love, and make a sacred vow to reach for the stars. Episode 246, The People of the Mist, chap...
Episode 245: Warrior Queen of Mars, Finale
31 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which all is revealed. Well, not "all" (get your minds out of the gutter) but everything we need to finish our "half-clad Martian warrior maids...
Episode 244: Warrior Queen of Mars, part 2
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we track a semi-naked woman through the snow, dodge nefarious Russians, and make a surprising discovery. Episode 244, Warrior Queen of ...
Lagniappe 61: A Shepherd I Will Remain
15 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A Shepherd I Will Remain by Elizabeth Scalia read by permission of the author (listen or download from link above) According to Webster la·gniap...
Episode 243: Warrior Queen of Mars, part 1
10 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we encounter Iceland, an immortal doctor, a 6'4" frozen female, and mysterious memory loss. Episode 243, Warrior Queen of Mars, p...
Episode 242: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Third
23 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we contemplate murder, self-sacrifice, marriage, and happy endings. Episode 242, Cricket on the Hearth 3 (download or listen via this l...
Episode 241: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Second
18 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we go on the carrier's rounds, enjoy a picnic, meet Caleb's daughter, and see an unimaginable sight. Episode 241, Cricket on the Hearth...
Episode 240: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the First
12 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we meet the Peerybingles, Boxer, a poor toymaker, a crabby toymaker, an unusual parcel and ... the cricket. Episode 240, Cricket on the...
Episode 239: American Food Writing
06 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we sample some hors d'oeuvres from a tasty platter of American food writing. Episode 239, American Food Writing (download or listen vi...
Episode 238: Mrs. Appleyard's Year, Nov.-Dec. Finale
27 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which football, Thanksgiving, and shopping end up the year. Episode 238, Mrs. Appleyard's Year, November-December (download or listen via this l...
Episode 237: No Forwarding Address
21 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we have a martini, read a scroll, and practice magic. Episode 237, No Forwarding Address (download or listen via this link) Book Informa...
Episode 236: Lighter Than You Think
15 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we learn that what this country needs is a good cigar-shaped spaceship. Episode 236, Lighter Than You Think (download or listen via this l...
Episode 235: The Ultimate Melody
09 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we have a pint at the White Hart while hearing a scientific tall tale. Episode 235, The Ultimate Melody (download or listen via this link)...
Episode 234: Young Goodman Brown
29 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which we are transported to 17th century Salem village for an encounter with Puritans, witch-meetings and pink ribbons. Episode 234, Young Goodm...
Episode 233: Rappaccini's Daughter, Part II
22 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which the whole truth about Beatrice ... and about Giovanni ... is discovered. Episode 233, Rappaccini's Daughter, part II (download or listen v...
Episode 232: Rappaccini's Daughter, part I
16 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In which a young man from Padua spies a beautiful maiden in her garden. But is there something deadly there too? Episode 232, Rappaccini's Daughter...