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Join the fearless John Carter, a master of hand-to-hand combat and a charmer of enchanting alien women, whose character set a precedent for later icons such as Captain James T. Kirk and James Bond. Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Science Fiction"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>b325eaff-5ca3-50a1-84ea-cf10fa2bafa5</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Tarzan at the Earth's Core - Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tarzan-at-the-earth-s-core-edgar-rice-burroughs--76328498</link><description><![CDATA[Tarzan at the Earth's Core - Edgar Rice Burroughs.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76328498</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76328498/tarzan_at_the_earth_s_core_edgar_rice_burroughs.mp3" length="229477444" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Edgar Rice Burroughs</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tarzan at the Earth's Core - Edgar Rice Burroughs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tarzan at the Earth's Core - Edgar Rice Burroughs.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>28656</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Warlord of Mars (version 2)-Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/warlord-of-mars-version-2-edgar-rice-burroughs--76216784</link><description><![CDATA[Warlord of Mars (version 2) by Edgar Rice Burroughs.<br /><br />In this third installment of the adventures of John Carter on Mars, our hero labors under sentence of death (for having returned from the land of the dead) in a heroic struggle to recover the beautiful Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium. He scours the planet from pole to pole, enduring imprisonment and torture, outwitting antagonists, reveling in carnage, accepting aid from unlikely sources, and dealing tactfully with women who love him despite his devotion to his wife. 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Having deprived an entire planet of its false religion, he offers in its place worldwide alliances and the promise of lasting peace.<br /><br />Featured on Gods of Mars.<br /><br />Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 002-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-002-various--75391376</link><description><![CDATA["Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 002-Various" invites listeners to immerse themselves in a captivating array of narratives that showcase the art of dramatic reading. 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Experience the grit and grandeur of this classic narrative that has stood the test of time.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26448</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Further Adventures of Zorro (Dramatic Reading)-Johnston McCulley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/further-adventures-of-zorro-dramatic-reading-johnston-mcculley--74868737</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the thrilling escapades of Zorro, the iconic masked hero created by Johnston McCulley, in "Further Adventures of Zorro (Dramatic Reading)." 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Immerse yourself in this legendary narrative that continues to inspire generations.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74853315</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:01:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74853315/princess_of_mars_version_3_edgar_rice_burroughs.mp3" length="207981901" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Edgar Rice Burroughs</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Princess of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs transports listeners to a vibrant and exotic world filled with adventure and intrigue. 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Its themes of resistance against oppression and the quest for freedom resonate powerfully today, reminding listeners of the ongoing struggles for justice and equality. Southerne’s masterful storytelling and rich characterizations invite reflection on the human spirit's resilience, making this audiobook a timeless experience that continues to inspire and provoke thought in contemporary discussions.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74848213</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:00:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74848213/oroonoko_thomas_southerne.mp3" length="80313968" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Edgar Rice Burroughs</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Oroonoko" by Thomas Southerne is a poignant exploration of love, honor, and the tragic consequences of slavery. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1258</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>21 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885621</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>880</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>20 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885619</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1577</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>18 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885617</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>814</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>17 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885616</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>16 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885614</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1174</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>15 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885610</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1395</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>03 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885590</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1626</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>02 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885583</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1525</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>01 - Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-gods-of-mars-by-edgar-rice-burroughs--67885581</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. 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Picking up after the events of A Princess of Mars, this sequel follows John Carters unexpected return to Barsoom (Mars) after a decade apart from his wife, Dejah Thoris, and their unborn child. However, his arrival is anything but ordinary, as he finds himself trapped in the Valley Dor‚Aîthe one place on Barsoom where no one is permitted to leave, believed to be the Barsoomian afterlife.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1870</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aliens,epic,exploration,fantasy,hero,mars,mythology,romance,science fiction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a627f3de8f9f443cda55b6e1835f419.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
