https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/countdown--6560368enFictionCopyright Timeless Tales Audiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2ec3aa689a60390e5444212283bc943.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/countdown--6560368Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:09:45 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Public Domain Bookspubdomain4books@gmail.comEmbark on a captivating journey through the cosmos with "Countdown," where the themes of exploration, human ingenuity, and the unforeseen challenges of space travel take center stage. This podcast invites you to engage with a diverse array of...false5452eb68-a7d2-502b-970f-5ee2a1584880episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lure-of-the-dim-trails-b-m-bower--73526988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73526988Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:46 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Lure of the Dim Trails by B. M. Bower invites listeners into a captivating world where the allure of the unknown beckons, reflecting timeless themes of adventure and exploration. This evocative tale captures the essence of wandering through uncharted...11439falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scarhaven-keep-j-s-fletcher--73516036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73516036Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:42 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Scarhaven Keep by J. S. Fletcher invites listeners into a world of mystery and intrigue, set against the backdrop of a haunting coastal keep. This gripping tale weaves together themes of isolation, suspense, and the human psyche, making it a timeless...27247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galactic-patrol-e-e-smith--73504982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73504982Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:54 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Galactic Patrol" by E. E. Smith takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos, exploring themes of adventure, heroism, and the battle between good and evil in a richly imagined universe. This classic science fiction tale captures the...34198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calumet-k-samuel-merwin-sr-henry-kitchell-webster--73491948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73491948Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:54 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Calumet 'K'" by Samuel Merwin, Sr. and Henry Kitchell Webster is a compelling narrative that explores the intricacies of life and human relationships set against the backdrop of a bustling community. This story delves into themes of ambition,...21998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bransford-of-rainbow-range-eugene-manlove-rhodes--73481045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73481045Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:49 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Bransford Of Rainbow Range" by Eugene Manlove Rhodes is a captivating tale set against the backdrop of the American West, exploring themes of resilience, adventure, and the enduring spirit of the frontier. The story immerses listeners in a world...20021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-frigate-charles-boardman-hawes--73471845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73471845Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:55 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Dark Frigate" by Charles Boardman Hawes invites listeners into a world of adventure on the high seas, exploring themes of courage, loyalty, and the quest for freedom. This gripping tale resonates with timeless human experiences, where the struggle...26627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elusive-pimpernel-baroness-emma-orczy--73462983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73462983Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:57 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Elusive Pimpernel" by Baroness Emma Orczy is a captivating tale that delves into themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the fight for justice during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. The story centers around a mysterious figure known as the...27030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-hawk-edgar-rice-burroughs--73452173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73452173Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:54 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Red Hawk" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into a world where adventure and exploration intertwine with themes of identity and resilience. This compelling narrative showcases Burroughs' signature storytelling style, rich with vivid imagery...9730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-south-or-yacht-adventure-in-florida-oliver-optic--73441691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73441691Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:58 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Down South or Yacht Adventure in Florida" by Oliver Optic takes listeners on an exhilarating journey filled with maritime exploration and the allure of the southern coast. 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The story follows Fanny Grant as she navigates her experiences among Indigenous peoples,...18194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highwayman-h-c-bailey--73376298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73376298Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:01:04 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Highwayman" by H. C. Bailey is a captivating tale that explores the life of a notorious highwayman, delving into themes of adventure, morality, and the complexities of human nature. This gripping narrative engages listeners with its rich storytelling...32786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-robinson-crusoe-samuel-b-allison--73366995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73366995Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:59 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."American Robinson Crusoe" by Samuel B. Allison offers a unique twist on the classic survival narrative, exploring themes of resilience and self-reliance in the face of adversity. This tale captures the enduring human spirit and the quest for...11722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mysterious-island-shipwrecked-in-the-air-jules-verne--73358717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73358717Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:57 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Mysterious Island by Shipwrecked in the Air-Jules Verne invites listeners to embark on an extraordinary journey of survival and discovery. This timeless tale explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of isolation and adversity, as...21376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-behemoth-leigh-douglass-brackett--73350331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73350331Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:03:52 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J."Blue Behemoth" by Leigh Douglass Brackett is a compelling exploration of themes that remain relevant today, such as the struggle against overwhelming forces and the quest for personal agency. 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J.Countdown is a thrilling sci-fi novel about the first mission to Mars. But before the spaceship launches, two madmen attempt to sabotage the mission, nearly preventing humanity’s first interstellar journey. Written by a Catholic priest, this story...438action,adventure,catholic,classic,conspiracy,discovery,exploration,futuristic,interstellar,mars,mystery,sabotage,sci-fi,space,suspense,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-countdown-by-kurt-becker-s-j--64883782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64883782Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:45:50 +0000Kurt Becker. S. J.Countdown is a thrilling sci-fi novel about the first mission to Mars. But before the spaceship launches, two madmen attempt to sabotage the mission, nearly preventing humanity’s first interstellar journey. 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