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Within these recordings lie submarines that roam the abyss, balloons that survey the globe, and minds that dare to calculate the impossible. Each book is presented entire, as its author conceived it, so that invention, discovery, and adventure may unfold at their proper pace.

This is a library for explorers of thought: a place where science dreams aloud, and the future is reached one chapter at a time.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c610f8ac6cb7f7b3387a796cff3adf4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jules-verne-library--6875617Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:46:07 +0000Jules VerneJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comThe Jules Verne Library invites the listener on a voyage not across oceans or continents, but through the printed page itself. Here are preserved the complete works of Jules Verne, read in full and without interruption, allowing the imagination to...
Within these recordings lie submarines that roam the abyss, balloons that survey the globe, and minds that dare to calculate the impossible. Each book is presented entire, as its author conceived it, so that invention, discovery, and adventure may unfold at their proper pace.

This is a library for explorers of thought: a place where science dreams aloud, and the future is reached one chapter at a time.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-introduction-units-of-measure--69961157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961157Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:38:53 +0000Jules VerneIn which the narrator introduces the vast unknowns of the ocean depths and sketches the genesis and context of Captain Nemo’s extraordinary submarine voyage, blending scientific wonder with adventurous conjecture. The episode also offers a portrait of...732false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-1-a-runaway-reef--69961158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961158Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:38:54 +0000Jules VerneIn which a great and mysterious sea creature, described with the marvel and precision of learned men, emerges as a source of fascination and dread among sailors and scientists alike, provoking widespread public and governmental concern. This enigmatic...917false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-2-pros-and-cons--69961156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961156Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the learned Professor Pierre Aronnax reflects upon the recent mysterious occurrence in the oceans involving a peculiar vessel, considering with scientific rigour the possibilities of an unknown marine monster versus an advanced underwater...746false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-3-as-master-wishes--69961160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961160Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Professor Aronnax, compelled by a sudden and resolute sense of duty, prepares to embark upon a daring naval expedition to hunt a formidable sea creature, accompanied by his ever-loyal and methodical servant, Conseil. Together they board the...670false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-4-ned-land--69961159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961159Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the valiant Commander Farragut and his crew, equipped with formidable armaments and guided by the stalwart harpooner Ned Land, embark upon a resolute quest to confront a mysterious sea creature reputed to rend ironclad ships, whilst debates...835false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-5-at-random--69961162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961162Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the determined crew of the Abraham Lincoln scours vast and varied seas in relentless pursuit of the elusive narwhale, their hopes waning as days stretch into months without a sighting. Yet, amidst weary minds and wavering spirits, a sudden...783false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-6-at-full-steam--69961161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961161Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which an extraordinary glowing sea creature, mysterious and swift beyond any known cetacean, engages the proud frigate Abraham Lincoln in a relentless nocturnal chase upon the ocean’s vast expanse, its electric brilliance both wondrous and...1010false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-7-a-whale-of-unknown-species--69961163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961163Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Professor Aronnax and his companions, cast into the ocean by a violent collision, struggle desperately to stay afloat and spot a mysterious, vast steel creature that seems to defy nature itself. They soon discover that this unearthly vessel,...1021false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-8-mobilis-in-mobili--69961164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961164Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the narrator and his companions find themselves abruptly confined in a strange, dark underwater cabin, their captors speaking an incomprehensible tongue that deepens the mystery of their predicament. Amidst perplexity and rising tensions,...1189false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-9-the-tantrums-of-ned-land--69961165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961165Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our three companions awaken in their strange iron prison to discover that their captor’s underwater vessel breathes like a leviathan surfacing for air, while they debate the nature of their confinement and the possibility of escape. Yet as...947false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-11-the-nautilus--69961168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961168Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the curious Professor Aronnax is led through the splendid library and art-filled lounge of the Nautilus, marveling at the captain’s vast collections of literature, paintings, and marine natural curiosities, all gathered through voyages...1207false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-10-the-man-of-the-waters--69961166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961166Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our mysterious host reveals himself as Captain Nemo, a man severed from society yet graciously bound to grant us limited freedom aboard his extraordinary vessel, inviting us to witness wonders beneath the sea that defy terrestrial knowledge....1285false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-12-everything-through-electricity--69961167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961167Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Nemo reveals to Professor Aronnax the marvels of the Nautilus’s navigational instruments and the extraordinary role of electricity harnessed from the sea to power the vessel’s speed, light, and life-support systems. The professor is...880false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-13-some-figures--69961171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961171Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Nemo graciously unveils the intricate design, sturdy construction, and remarkable capabilities of the Nautilus, a submarine of extraordinary engineering and ingenuity that defies the perils of the ocean. With eloquence and fervour, he...1052false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-14-the-black-current--69961170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961170Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which we embark upon the vast Pacific Ocean aboard the singular Nautilus, its mysterious captain expertly charting our course with precise observations, while we gaze upon the luminous marine world through formidable glass panes that render the...1524false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-15-an-invitation-in-writing--69961184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961184Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Professor Aronnax observes the strange and silent days aboard the Nautilus, his solitude interrupted only by subtle marvels of marine life and an enigmatic morning ritual, until an unexpected invitation from Captain Nemo promises a unique...1157false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-16-strolling-the-plains--69961181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961181Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our explorers don precisely engineered diving suits and embark from the Nautilus into the underwater realm, discovering a vivid world where sunlight penetrates the sea and marine flora and fauna flourish in splendid array. As they walk upon...864false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-17-an-underwater-forest--69961186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961186Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the narrator and his companions embark upon a remarkable underwater stroll through a towering forest of vertical sea plants, encountering wondrous marine life and the mysterious depths near an island’s rocky base. Their expedition is marked...878false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-18-four-thousand-leagues-under-the-pacific--69961172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961172Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Professor describes a day aboard the Nautilus spent observing a wondrous oceanic catch and listens to Captain Nemo’s meditations on the vital, breathing nature of the sea and its intricate circulations. Their voyage then brings them to...1370false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-19-vanikoro--69961187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961187Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus voyages through the Pacific, revealing the slow, majestic labour of microscopic coral builders in shaping island chains, while the narrator elaborates on the tragic tale of the vanished explorers La Pérouse and his crew. Amidst...1379false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-21-some-days-ashore--69961177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961177Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our trio steps ashore on a lush and uninhabited island, exploring its verdant wealth of tropical flora and carefully gathering a bounty of breadfruits, bananas, and sago palms to supplement their maritime fare. As hope and appetite rise with...1349false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-20-the-torres-strait--69961199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961199Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus swiftly traverses perilous seas and at last runs aground upon the intricate coral reefs of the Torres Strait, compelling its crew to await the mercy of the tides. In the interim, the opportunity arises for a cautious expedition...1055false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-22-the-lightning-bolts-of-captain-nemo--69961174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961174Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our expedition encounters a hostile band of Papuan islanders whose efforts to board the Nautilus are deftly repelled by Captain Nemo’s ingenious use of electric defence, all whilst the crew endures the tense watch by the coral shores. As the...1266false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-23-aegri-somnia--69961175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961175Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus glides swiftly through the remote seas, its captain revealing curious scientific observations of oceanic temperatures and salinity, whilst the crew marvelling at the phosphorescent marine life illuminating the depths in a silent...1114false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-25-the-indian-ocean--69961189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961189Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which our journey beneath the seas continues through the vast and radiant Indian Ocean, unveiling a wondrous array of marine life, from armour-plated trunkfish to delicate argonauts, as well as the eerie spectacle of a glowing “milk sea” and the...2174false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-24-the-coral-realm--69961196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961196Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which Professor Aronnax discovers a wounded sailor aboard the Nautilus and is summoned to provide medical assistance, leading to a somber reflection on life and death beneath the waves. The narrative then follows an evocative underwater excursion...1821false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-26-a-new-proposition-from-captain-nemo--69961169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961169Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus surfaces near the island of Ceylon, and Captain Nemo proposes a visit to the renowned but perilous pearl fisheries of the Gulf of Mannar, where traditional diving methods and the threat of sharks paint a vivid picture of this...1748false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-27-a-pearl-worth-ten-million--69961202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961202Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Jules VerneIn which we embark upon a dawn expedition beneath the waves off the coast of Ceylon, donning heavy diving suits to explore a vast oyster bank teeming with marine life and hidden natural marvels. Amidst shimmering seas and luminescent creatures, an act...1765false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-28-the-red-sea--69961183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961183Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus navigates the labyrinth of Arabian waters, revealing the wonders of the Red Sea and its peculiar marine life, whilst the narrator and his companions wrestle with the mysteries of their captain’s secret course and the confines of...1506false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-29-arabian-tunnel--69961198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961198Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid voyagers encounter a rare dugong in the Red Sea, and Ned Land pursues it with fierce determination, only to be met with a perilous struggle that tests their mettle upon the tranquil waters. We then witness the Nautilus’s...988false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-31-the-mediterranean-in-forty-eight-hours--69961190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961190Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus speeds beneath the Mediterranean’s alluring yet confining waters, revealing a splendid array of marine life and the eerie silhouettes of shipwrecks resting in the profound shadows of its depths. As it navigates treacherous...1460false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-30-the-greek-islands--69961195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961195Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Jules VerneIn which our subaqueous vessel emerges from the depths to the sunlit Mediterranean, where contemplations of freedom stir among the companions amid the mysterious movements of the sea and the silent vigilance of Captain Nemo; and in these volcanic...1222false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-33-a-lost-continent--69961182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961182Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Professor Aronnax embarks on a mysterious nocturnal excursion beneath the Atlantic, guided solely by Captain Nemo, and discovers an eerie underwater landscape illuminated by a blazing submarine volcano. Amidst petrified forests and ancient...1852false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-32-the-bay-of-vigo--69961188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961188Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus now traverses the vast Atlantic waters, carrying its passengers along the coast of Portugal with the ever-present tension of a daring escape plan laid by Ned Land; within these moving shadows, the enigmatic Captain Nemo reveals a...1438false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-35-the-sargasso-sea--69961178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961178Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Jules VerneIn which our extraordinary vessel ventures into the mysterious Sargasso Sea, a floating garden of tangled seaweed and curious marine life, revealing the hidden richness and peculiar stillness of this Atlantic basin, while outside the Nautilus the...1503false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-34-the-underwater-coalfields--69961192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961192Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Jules VerneIn which a remarkable day unfolds beneath the Atlantic as the Nautilus glides over the vanished plains of Atlantis and finds refuge within the volcanic heart of a submerged island, revealing a hidden world of strange geology, diverse fauna, and secret...1667false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-36-sperm-whales-and-baleen-whales--69961176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961176Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus ventures into the southernmost seas, revealing the constrained company aboard and provoking reflections on the ethics of whaling and the natural battles beneath the waves. A thrilling encounter unfolds as Captain Nemo commands...1440false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-37-the-ice-bank--69961194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961194Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus ventures ever southward into the forbidding Antarctic seas, navigating through labyrinths of ice with Captain Nemo’s unyielding resolve, encountering wondrous icy sculptures and treacherous conditions that test both vessel and...1559false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-38-the-south-pole--69961191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961191Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the narrator and Captain Nemo explore a remote and icy Antarctic shore teeming with curious wildlife and marked by evidence of volcanic activity, while the captain contemplates taking celestial observations in pursuit of fixing their...1777false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-39-accident-or-incident--69961193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961193Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus becomes unexpectedly lodged within a dazzling yet confining tunnel of ice formed by a toppled iceberg beneath the Antarctic seas, compelling Captain Nemo and his companions to navigate the precarious balance between nature’s...1046false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-41-from-cape-horn-to-the-amazon--69961179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961179Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the weary travellers, restored by the invigorating sea air atop the Nautilus, observe their northward course along the rich and varied coasts of South America, delighting in the bounties of marine life and the fascinating natural phenomena of...1402false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-40-shortage-of-air--69961197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961197Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus lies trapped beneath a vast Ice Bank, its crew battling the crushing cold and dwindling air supplies while tirelessly chiselling a perilous escape through the frozen abyss. Against mounting despair and encroaching ice, Captain...1574false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-42-the-devilfish--69961173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961173Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus journeys through the Caribbean depths, presenting a fascinating array of marine life and stirring debates on monstrous cephalopods, until the appearance of a colossal squid leads to a perilous encounter that tests the courage and...1606false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-43-the-gulf-stream--69961180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961180Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a grievous loss aboard the Nautilus casts a sombre shadow over Captain Nemo and his crew as they traverse the mighty Gulf Stream, observing its mysterious currents and vibrant aquatic life. Amid mounting tension and a brewing storm near the...1683false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-45-a-mass-execution--69961200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961200Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which an imposing ironclad warship confronts the Nautilus upon the surface, bringing to light the fierce enmity and sombre resolve of its commander as cannon fire ensues amid tense manoeuvres between these extraordinary vessels. A grim contest of...1334false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-44-in-latitude-47-24-and-longitude-17-28--69961203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961203Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our submarine, the Nautilus, navigates through perilous northern waters, passing over sunken ships and examining the diverse marine life of the Grand Banks, while tracing the route of an ill-fated transatlantic telegraph cable. In a...1155false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-46-the-last-words-of-captain-nemo--69961185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961185Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Nautilus hastens through mist-shrouded northern seas under a strange and silent imperative, while the narrator’s mounting dread and resolve culminate in a secret plan to flee the vessel. Their attempted escape coincides with the...1057false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-chapter-47-conclusion--69961201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69961201Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the narrator recalls regaining consciousness on the Lofoten Islands after a harrowing ordeal at sea, embraced by the loyal companionship of Ned Land and Conseil as they await passage back to France. Reflecting on their incredible underwater...230false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-1-the-storm-of-1865-voices-in-the-air--70373109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373109Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which five intrepid travellers, borne helplessly on a storm-tossed balloon through the tumultuous Pacific, face the desperate ordeal of a dwindling ascent and a perilous descent towards an unknown shore. Through courage and quick wit, they strive...946false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-2-an-incident-in-the-war-of-secession--70373112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373112Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a group of determined prisoners of war conceive a daring escape from besieged Richmond by seizing a hurricane-bound balloon, braving tempestuous skies to seize freedom. Their perilous venture sets the stage for isolation on a remote shore,...1319false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-3-five-o-clock-in-the-evening--70373120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373120Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a small party of castaways, having been separated from their chief by a tempestuous sea and fog, survey a solitary islet whilst anxiously searching for their lost companion in the dim and rugged terrain. Battling strong currents and hope...1058false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-5-arranging-the-chimneys-how-to-procure-fire--70373114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373114Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the castaways labour diligently to secure a dry and sheltering cave, only to face the dismay of losing their precious box of matches, a small but vital spark of hope in their wild environs. Through steadfast resolve and a fortunate discovery...1087false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-6-the-inventory-of-the-castaways-expedition-to-the-forest--70373119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373119Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which a small party of castaways, utterly bereft of tools or weapons, begin to settle near the rocky Chimneys, carefully preparing for exploration and hunting in an unfamiliar, untamed forest. With patient ingenuity and faithful resolve, they adapt...1142false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-4-lithodomes-the-river-s-mouth-the-chimneys--70373136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373136Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which two resourceful castaways, guided by their knowledge of natural history and innate practicality, begin to establish a foothold on a rugged and mysterious coast by seeking shelter, collecting food, and devising means to transport fuel using...1222false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-7-neb-has-not-yet-returned-a-threatening-night--70373111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373111Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a tempestuous night tests the endurance of the castaways as they await the return of their missing companion, while the faithful dog Top mysteriously reappears, guiding his friends through the storm and along the desolate shore. Through their...1180false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-9-cyrus-is-here-pencroft-s-attempts--70373122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373122Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the companions find themselves without fire and provisions become scarce, yet place their unwavering faith in the remarkable ingenuity of their engineer, Cyrus Harding, whose recovery and plans for exploration offer a glimmer of hope....1308false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-8-is-cyrus-harding-living-neb-s-recital--70373167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373167Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the devoted comrades discover their leader barely clinging to life upon a remote shore, and through patient care and the loyalty of a faithful dog, they restore him to consciousness amidst the desolation. The party then wrestles with the...1165false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-10-the-engineer-s-invention-volcanic-soil--70373115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373115Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resourceful engineer demonstrates his ingenuity by fashioning a burning-glass to ignite a fire that roasts their game, and the party embarks upon a demanding ascent of a volcanic mountain to survey the land from its summit. Their arduous...1277false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-11-at-the-summit-of-the-cone--70373138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373138Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a brave engineer and his companions survey their desolate island from the peak of a silent volcano, discerning its vast and curious shape amidst the endless sea and pondering the mysterious absence of human habitation. Naming each bay, cape,...1442false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-12-regulating-the-watches-pencroft-is-satisfied--70373130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373130Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid settlers, guided by observation and prudence, explore the diverse and bountiful environs surrounding Mount Franklin, contending with the challenges of their untamed island and marveling at its natural wonders, including sulphur...1288false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-15-it-is-decided-to-winter-on-the-island--70373116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373116Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers of Lincoln Island embark upon the ambitious endeavour of smelting iron ore using ingenious bellows fashioned from sealskins, transforming the raw resources of their volcanic isle into the metal tools indispensable for...1126false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-13-what-is-found-upon-top--70373117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373117Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers begin their labours on Lincoln Island with admirable resolve, fashioning rudimentary tools from natural resources and setting about constructing an oven for pottery to meet their daily needs. While venturing through...1462false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-14-measuring-the-cliff-latitude-of-the-island--70373123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373123Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resourceful engineer employs geometric principles and astute observation to determine the towering height of a cliff and the precise coordinates of their mysterious island, fostering a keen understanding of their remote and solitary...1243false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-18-pencroft-now-doubts-nothing--70373126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373126Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resourceful settlers, guided by the engineer's unyielding resolve and aided by their faithful dog Top, discover and explore a vast subterranean cavern shaped by nature itself beneath the island, unveiling a magnificent granite refuge...1135false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-17-visit-to-the-lake-the-indicating-current--70373133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373133Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the enterprising Cyrus Harding, with the help of his companions, investigates a strange wound on a stranded dugong and uncovers a hidden outlet beneath the lake, devising a bold plan to lower the water level by blasting through granite with...1316false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-16-the-question-of-a-dwelling-is-again-discussed--70373147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373147Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers contemplate the coming winter and the safety of their shelter, embarking upon a thorough exploration of Lincoln Island’s northern shores and lakeside to seek a more secure refuge against wild creatures and pirates, while...1139false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-19-cyrus-harding-s-project-the-rope-ladder--70373118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373118Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers undertake the grand task of transforming a natural cavern into a secure and capacious dwelling, ingeniously equipped with windows, doors, and a cleverly concealed rope ladder for access. Amidst the spirited labour and...1199false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-21-some-degrees-below-zero--70373135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373135Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers endure the first harsh frost of winter on their island, securing provisions and discussing the island’s peculiar geography and possible ancient origins amid their exploration. They venture into the marshes beyond...1244false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-20-the-rainy-season-the-question-of-clothes--70373160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373160Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers of Lincoln Island brace themselves against the onset of winter by enhancing their shelter, securing provisions through hunting and fishing, and ingeniously producing their own candles to combat the lengthening nights....1064false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-2-first-trial-of-the-canoe-a-wreck-on-the-coast--70373129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373129Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious colonists construct a light bark canoe to explore the rocky southern coast of their island, where they discover a mysterious washed-ashore chest containing a variety of carefully chosen tools, weapons, instruments, and books,...1218false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-1-chapter-22-traps-foxes-peccaries--70373163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373163Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers endure a harsh and protracted winter on Lincoln Island, confronting bitter cold and snowstorms while ingeniously trapping local wildlife and refining maple syrup into sugar within the shelter of Granite House. Their curiosity is...1614false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-1-conversation-on-the-subject-of-the-bullet--70373137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373137Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the discovery of a bullet lodged within a wild peccary casts a shadow of doubt upon the island’s solitude, prompting careful deliberation about the possible presence or recent passage of other humans. Meanwhile, the settlers apply their...1206false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-4-journey-to-the-coast-troops-of-monkeys--70373125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373125Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a brave band of settlers ventures through dense forest and along a wild, untamed coast, observing curious animals and naming natural features with careful consideration and practical insight. Their exploration leads them to a jaguar’s lair,...1103false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-3-the-start-the-rising-tide--70373141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373141Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid settlers of Lincoln Island prepare for and embark upon an exploration of the Mercy river, laden with provisions, tools, and weapons, amidst admiration for the island’s abundant and varied flora and fauna. They navigate through...1315false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-5-proposal-to-return-by-the-southern-shore--70373165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373165Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a diligent band of castaways resolutely explores the southern coast of their island, uncovering no sign of other voyagers save for the curious remains of their own aerial vessel trapped aloft in a towering pine. Despite the arduous journey...1312false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-6-pencroft-s-halloos-a-night-in-the-chimneys--70373132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373132Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers discover that their dwelling has been occupied by a troop of mischievous quadrumana, leading to a tense and curious confrontation with these unexpected intruders. After much deliberation and a spirited exchange, they succeed in...1212false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-7-plans-a-bridge-over-the-mercy--70373145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373145Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious colonists of Lincoln Island reclaim and fortify Prospect Heights, ingeniously constructing a movable bridge over the Mercy and surrounding their plateau with water to protect their homestead from wild beasts. They also...1260false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-8-linen-shoes-of-seal-leather--70373148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373148Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers devote themselves to the manufacture of clothing and the establishment of a secure corral for the island's ruminants, whilst skillfully managing their resources, including the production of substitute ammunition, and...1257false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-10-boat-building-second-crop-of-corn--70373131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373131Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious settlers of the island undertake the building of a boat from the abundant fir wood whilst continuing to cultivate their crops and explore the dense neighbouring forests. Amidst their labours, they encounter a stranded whale,...1161false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-9-bad-weather-the-hydraulic-lift--70373139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373139Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which tempestuous weather compels the settlers to improve the interior of Granite House and develop ingenious mechanical contrivances, whilst tending to their livestock and discovering a valuable bread-producing plant on the island. Observing their...1159false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-11-winter-felling-wood-the-mill--70373155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373155Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resolute colonists adapt to the harsh winter on their island by ingeniously transforming musmon wool into warm felt, while also tending to their newly built vessel and contemplating a daring voyage to nearby Tabor Island. Meanwhile,...1454false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-12-the-rigging-of-the-vessel--70373143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373143Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers endure a harsh winter marked by a fierce nocturnal attack from colpeo foxes that threatens their haven and tests their courage, while their industrious efforts bring to fruition the launching and successful sea trial of the...1661false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-13-departure-decided-upon-conjectures--70373146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373146Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid colonists set sail upon the sea to seek out a purported castaway on the diminutive and mysterious Tabor Island, their hopes buoyed by a message in a bottle and the reliable “Bonadventure” cutting through unfrequented waters....1235false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-14-the-inventory-night-a-few-letters--70373149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373149Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Pencroft, Herbert, and Gideon Spilett discover an abandoned hut on a nearby islet, home to a solitary castaway who has descended into a feral state, and resolve to care for him as they prepare to return to Lincoln Island. Their voyage is...1387false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-15-the-return-discussion--70373140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373140Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the “Bonadventure” returns with a mysterious castaway whose savage demeanour challenges the settlers’ hope for his recovery, prompting Cyrus Harding to employ gentle kindness and patience in the attempt to restore his reason and humanity....1121false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-16-a-mystery-to-be-cleared-up--70373142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373142Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a mysterious and deeply tormented stranger, rescued from isolation, struggles with his past and reluctant reintegration into society, while the colonists patiently respect his silence and continue to develop their island home with hopeful...1534false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-17-still-alone-the-stranger-s-request--70373158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373158Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a sombre and repentant stranger reveals the troubled history that led him to their company, recounting a tale of betrayal, exile, and slow redemption set against vast and distant lands. The expedition's engineer offers friendship and...1516false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-18-conversation-cyrus-harding-and-gideon-spilett--70373144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373144Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the castaways establish an ingenious telegraphic communication between Granite House and the corral, employing their own wrought iron wire and a simple zinc battery apparatus, thereby enhancing both their safety and companionship. Their...1371false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-19-recollections-of-their-native-land--70373166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373166Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists, cut off from the world for two years and pondering their uncertain fate, deliberate on the possibility of being rescued or venturing to communicate with a neighbouring island, while preparing for a cautious survey of their own...1231false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-2-chapter-20-a-night-at-sea-shark-gulf-confidences--70373161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373161Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists, voyaging in their trusty vessel, explore a strange gulf formed by volcanic lava flows and confront a series of mysterious incidents on Lincoln Island that defy easy explanation. As winter storms rage and the community prepares...1421false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-2-discussions-presentiments--70373170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373170Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a bold reconnaissance by Ayrton reveals the dire threat posed by a ruthless pirate crew intent on seizing the island, compelling the small band of settlers to contemplate desperate measures. With the shadow of violence darkening their...1325false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-1-lost-or-saved-ayrton-summoned--70373150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373150Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the castaways on Lincoln Island, after two and a half years of solitude, are startled by the sudden appearance of a brig bearing a sinister black flag, compelling them to conceal the presence of their colony and prepare for a possible...1466false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-3-the-mist-rises-the-engineer-s-preparations--70373156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373156Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resolute colonists devise a clever strategy of armed posts to conceal their numbers and repel the suspicious pirate brig lurking amidst the morning fog. As the tense standoff escalates, the settlers maintain their calm vigilance,...1562false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-4-the-colonists-on-the-beach--70373151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373151Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers discover the sunken brig "Speedy," whose mysterious destruction both enriches their colony with valuable cargo and puzzles them with its inexplicable sinking, prompting investigations into the strange forces at work beneath the...1458false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-6-expeditions-planned-ayrton-at-the-corral--70373162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373162Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid colonists prepare a thorough exploration of the island, fortifying their stronghold and investigating the mysteries surrounding the elusive intruders and their potential movements. Their vigilance is tested by a suspicious breach...1274false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-5-the-engineer-s-declaration--70373152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373152Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colony deduces the involvement of a mysterious and powerful benefactor whose secret interventions have significantly aided their survival, prompting a consensus to seek him out while continuing their diligent labours and fortification...1191false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-9-no-news-of-neb-a-proposal--70373164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373164Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers, held captive in the corral and anxious for the recovery of young Herbert, deliberate cautiously on their precarious position and the uncertain fate of their absent companion Ayrton. Their hopes are stirred and soon dashed when a...1221false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-7-the-reporter-and-pencroft-in-the-corral--70373154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373154Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists confront a grave trial as young Herbert is severely wounded, and with measured care and prudence, his companions tend to his injuries whilst guarding against the lurking convicts. The faithful dog Top is entrusted with a...1096false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-8-the-convicts-in-the-neighborhood-of-the-corral--70373157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373157Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colony faces a perilous new threat from a group of armed convicts who stealthily inhabit the island and imperil the settlers, compelling them to take refuge within the corral while tending with care to the recovery of their injured...614false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-11-inexplicable-mystery-herbert-s-convalescence--70373153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373153Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers tend faithfully to young Herbert’s convalescence with the mysterious aid of a precious quinine powder, whilst preparing for a bold expedition to explore the uncharted Far West of Lincoln Island in pursuit of elusive convicts and...1257false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-10-herbert-carried-to-granite-house--70373159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373159Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers, grappling with the grim aftermath of a raid by convicts upon their island homestead, face the dire illness of young Herbert, who succumbs to a malignant fever despite their best efforts and rudimentary remedies. The discovery of...1044false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-12-exploration-on-the-serpentine-peninsula--70373168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373168Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists conduct a cautious exploration of the dense and verdant forests near the Serpentine Peninsula, driven by a determination to reclaim their island from unwelcome intruders and with hopes of uncovering hidden dwellings amidst the...1246false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-15-the-awakening-of-the-volcano-the-fine-season--70373121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373121Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists, amid the ominous awakening of Mount Franklin’s volcano, hasten the construction of their schooner and are unexpectedly summoned through a mysterious telegraphic signal that leads them to a concealed cavern beneath the island’s...1638false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-14-three-years-have-passed-the-new-vessel--70373128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373128Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious colonists of Lincoln Island labour diligently to construct a grand vessel amid the encroaching winter, their thoughts ever fixed on the hope of returning to their distant homeland. As the seasons pass with both prosperity and...1345false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-13-ayrton-s-story-a-subterranean-volcano--70373169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373169Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Ayrton recounts his captivity among the convicts and the mysterious, lightning-like demise of his foes, prompting the colonists to embark on a thorough exploration to find their unseen protector. Their diligent search through the mountain’s...1477false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-16-captain-nemo-his-first-words--70373110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373110Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a mysterious and venerable stranger reveals himself as Captain Nemo, recounting the extraordinary and tragic saga of his life from royal Indian scion to solitary master of the ocean depths aboard the Nautilus. Through his poignant narrative,...1349false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-17-last-moments-of-captain-nemo--70373113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373113Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the final hours of the enigmatic Captain Nemo are tenderly observed aboard the illuminated marvel of the Nautilus, as he imparts his solemn last wishes to Cyrus Harding and his companions amid the splendours of his underwater refuge. The...1175false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-18-reflections-of-the-colonists--70373134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373134Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists of Lincoln Island diligently advance the construction of their new vessel amidst ominous signs of volcanic unrest, observing the growing disturbances of Mount Franklin with a mixture of practicality and concern. An expedition...1862false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-20-an-isolated-rock-in-the-pacific--70373127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373127Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the remnants of Lincoln Island are reduced to a solitary rock, upon which the colonists endure a harrowing struggle for survival with dwindling provisions and fading hope. Their salvation arrives unexpectedly with the appearance of the yacht...756false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-island-part-3-chapter-19-cyrus-harding-s-account-of-his-exploration--70373124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70373124Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists of Lincoln Island confront the grim revelation that their volcanic refuge is doomed to a cataclysmic destruction beyond human control, compelling them to hasten the completion of their ship as their only hope for survival....1670false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-1-a-fete-at-the-new-palace--70812198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812198Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a splendid fête unfolds within the illuminated halls of the New Palace at Moscow, where nobles and diplomats mingle amidst delicate music and picturesque splendour, all under the watchful eyes of the Emperor, whose calm visage masks a brewing...1260false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-2-russians-and-tartars--70812199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812199Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the reader is introduced to the vast and remote expanse of Siberia, its political unrest, and the looming threat of a Tartar rebellion stirred by an elusive and dangerous exile. The Czar, troubled by intercepted intelligence and the severing...1216false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-3-michael-strogoff-meets-the-czar--70812200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812200Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the hardy and resolute Michael Strogoff is summoned before the Czar and entrusted with a crucial mission requiring courage, endurance, and unyielding resolve, drawn from his rugged upbringing and seasoned service across Siberia’s vast and...741false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-4-from-moscow-to-nijni-novgorod--70812201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812201Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which we accompany Michael Strogoff as he embarks on a covert and perilous journey eastward, assuming the guise of a simple merchant to navigate the vast and restless expanse of Russia amidst whispers of rebellion and tension. Alongside him, a...1721false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-6-brother-and-sister--70812202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812202Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which strict orders expel all foreigners of Asiatic origin from the province, transforming the bustling fair of Nijni-Novgorod into a deserted market, and prompt Michael Strogoff to consider the welfare of a young Livonian girl similarly caught in...803false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-5-the-two-announcements--70812203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812203Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff arrives at the bustling and colourful fair of Nijni-Novgorod, where the mingling of traders, performers, and curious travellers creates a vivid tapestry of the vast Russian Empire’s commercial life, while strange movements of...1107false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-7-going-down-the-volga--70812206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812206Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the steamboat Caucasus departs from Nijni-Novgorod along the great and winding Volga, carrying a motley company of travellers whose fortunes are shadowed by recent edicts and whispered anxieties. Among them, Michael Strogoff watches and...1038false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-8-going-up-the-kama--70812207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812207Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the bustling confluence of the Volga and Kama rivers serves as a vivid backdrop to the steamer Caucasus’s pause at Kasan, where Michael Strogoff observes a troupe of enigmatic Tsiganes and contemplates the grave rumours of insurrection...819false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-10-a-storm-in-the-ural-mountains--70812204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812204Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff and Nadia brave a fierce storm in the Ural Mountains, their journey fraught with howling winds, crashing thunder, and the ever-present danger of avalanches and treacherous roads. Their steadfast resolve and careful...938false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-9-day-and-night-in-a-tarantass--70812205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812205Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff and Nadia procure a sturdy tarantass to traverse the rugged journey from Perm towards the daunting Ural Mountains, braving the jolting roads and relentless pace imposed by the spirited iemschiks. Their steadfast resolve and...1007false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-11-travelers-in-distress--70812227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812227Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff encounters two stranded travellers abandoned by their driver during a fierce storm on the Ural Mountains and generously offers assistance, leading to a newfound acquaintance and shared journey. Amidst the trials of nature and...1152false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-12-provocation--70812208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812208Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid travellers continue their arduous journey across the vast Siberian steppe toward Ichim, their spirits tested by the perils and the ever-looming threat of invasion, rendered all the more pressing by the scarcity of resources and...1312false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-14-mother-and-son--70812213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812213Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the beleaguered city of Omsk, narrowly held against Tartar forces led by the cunning traitor Ivan Ogareff, becomes the stage for Michael Strogoff’s arduous journey as he recovers from grievous wounds and maneuvers stealthily to continue his...1171false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-13-duty-before-everything--70812223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812223Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff and young Nadia strive onward through the perils of the Siberian steppe, determined to outpace both the advancing Tartars and the encroaching shadows of danger. Their courage and resolution are tested upon a treacherous river...963false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-15-the-marshes-of-the-baraba--70812217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812217Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff embarks on a perilous journey across the vast and treacherous marshes of the Baraba, enduring both natural hardships and the ceaseless menace of relentless pursuers. Throughout this arduous passage, the persistent sufferings...1035false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-16-a-final-effort--70812222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812222Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff traverses a desolate and burning landscape scarred by the Tartars, questioning a distraught family and narrowly evading a formidable entourage of native horsemen bent on intercepting him. With resolute courage and the aid of...1107false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-18-a-tartar-camp--70812214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812214Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the vast and vividly described Tartar camp presents a striking tableau of diverse peoples and uneasy prisoners amid the unfolding turmoil of Siberia’s invasion, where Michael Strogoff remains resolute despite captivity. Meanwhile, the hopes...1190false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-17-the-rivals--70812219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812219Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff, weary and pursued, seeks refuge and provisions amidst the smoke and flames of a stricken town while cautious of the advancing Tartar forces; and the peculiar calm of a telegraph clerk reveals the determined rivalry of two...897false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-20-blow-for-blow--70812211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812211Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a weary convoy of prisoners, driven across a barren steppe, endures the harsh discipline of their captors as fate brings mother and son into a poignant but perilous reunion beside the river Tom. The vigil of enemies and spies casts a shadow...1302false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-19-correspondents-in-trouble--70812225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812225Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Tartar chieftain Feofar-Khan, advised by his lieutenant Ivan Ogareff, prepares to move his troops towards the important city of Tomsk, while prisoners, including two foreign correspondents and an old woman named Marfa Strogoff, endure a...1717false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-22-look-while-you-may--70812209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812209Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff is brought before the Emir’s court to witness an elaborate and exotic spectacle of dance and music, performed by Persians and Tsiganes, all the while enduring the grim anticipation of his grim sentence. Amidst the vivid...977false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-21-the-triumphal-entry--70812220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812220Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the prosperous city of Tomsk stands deserted save for the invading troops of Feofar-Khan, whose grand procession, adorned with Eastern splendour, masks the grim spectacle of captured prisoners paraded before their conquering sovereign. Among...754false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-23-a-friend-on-the-highway--70812215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812215Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff, blinded yet undeterred, and the devoted Nadia courageously embark on a trying journey across the Siberian wilderness towards Irkutsk, their bond deepened by shared hardships and unwavering loyalty. Along the dusty roads and...1184false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-24-the-passage-of-the-yenisei--70812218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812218Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff and his companions arrive at the deserted town of Krasnoiarsk, only to find it abandoned as part of a strategic retreat to deny the Tartars any resources, leaving them to face the formidable task of crossing the wide and...1177false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-26-in-the-steppe--70812210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812210Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff and Nadia traverse the desolate Siberian steppe on foot, burdened by fatigue and peril, their path marked by the haunting remnants of war and loss. Amidst the lonely expanse, they encounter the tragic fate of a devoted friend...1076false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-25-a-hare-crosses-the-road--70812224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812224Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff and his companions traverse a desolate and ravaged Siberian landscape, marked by the scars of recent invasions and the eerie silence of abandoned villages, as they hasten towards Irkutsk with hope and grave forebodings alike....1146false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-27-baikal-and-angara--70812212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812212Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the vast and tempestuous expanse of Lake Baikal and the Angara River provide the setting for a perilous journey undertaken by a brave courier carrying a fragile companion towards the besieged city of Irkutsk, amidst the cruel onset of...1146false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-28-between-two-banks--70812228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812228Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a band of fugitives drifts silently by night down the frozen Angara, navigating treacherous ice and the menace of starving wolves amidst the glare of burning villages, their passage further imperilled by an enigmatic, flammable film upon the...1217false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-29-irkutsk--70812216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812216Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the city of Irkutsk, a populous hub of Eastern Siberia and the last bastion of Muscovite power in the Far East, prepares resolutely for siege against invading Tartars, with its diverse inhabitants united by a grand defence effort under the...1197false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-30-the-czar-s-courier--70812221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812221Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a weary courier arrives in the beleaguered town of Irkutsk bearing a crucial letter from the Czar, delivering news of the advancing Tartar invasion and rallying the defenders to resist at all costs. Meanwhile, beneath the guise of loyalty, a...1015false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-32-conclusion--70812226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812226Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michael Strogoff, believed to be blinded by a fiery ordeal, secretly retains his sight and uses this ruse to complete his perilous mission, ultimately revealing the truth only to those closest to him. The narrative concludes with the defeat...629false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-strogoff-chapter-31-the-night-of-the-fifth-of-october--70812229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812229Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the night of the fifth of October sees a carefully contrived plan unfold, with Ivan Ogareff orchestrating a fiery assault on Irkutsk while intricate diversions draw the defenders away from the vulnerable Bolchaia Gate. Amid the chaos of...1169false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-1-the-gun-club--70813263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813263Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the chapter presents an insightful panorama of a distinguished club of American artillery enthusiasts, who, in the aftermath of war, find their inventive zeal stifled by an uneasy peace and a lack of battlefield necessity. The members,...825false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-2-president-barbicane-s-communication--70813267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813267Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the distinguished members of the Baltimore Gun Club gather with eager anticipation to hear their president, Impey Barbicane, unveil a grand and unprecedented proposition born from the fertile progress of artillery science. With measured...979false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-4-reply-from-the-observatory-of-cambridge--70813262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813262Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the esteemed members of the Gun Club, led by President Barbicane, earnestly seek the counsel of learned astronomers at Cambridge to elucidate the celestial mechanics and precise conditions necessary for propelling a projectile to the moon....729false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-3-effect-of-the-president-s-communication--70813265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813265Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the spirited announcement of an unprecedented lunar project ignites an uproarious celebration throughout Baltimore, uniting citizens of all walks in a chorus of jubilant support and unwavering belief in American ingenuity. The ensuing days...453false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-5-the-romance-of-the-moon--70813269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813269Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which the majestic formation of the universe is traced from the primordial atoms to the creation of stars, planets, and their satellites, culminating in a particular focus on the Moon, Earth's modest but intriguing companion. The chapter further...647false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-6-the-permissive-limits-of-ignorance-and-belief-in-the-united-states--70813270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813270Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which the whole of America becomes engrossed in a fervent study of the moon, as scientific journals and learned societies elucidate its motions, phases, distance, and peculiarities with remarkable clarity for the general public. Amidst this...644false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-7-hymn-of-the-cannon-ball--70813264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813264Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a distinguished committee of the Gun Club convenes to deliberate the formidable challenges of designing a projectile capable of reaching the moon, weighing considerations of size, visibility, and velocity with the utmost precision. Among...846false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-8-history-of-the-cannon--70813274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813274Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the ingenious members of the Gun Club deliberate the immense challenges of constructing a colossal cannon capable of propelling a great projectile beyond the bounds of the earth’s atmosphere, with Barbicane proposing a grand design of...561false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-9-the-question-of-the-powders--70813272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813272Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a learned assembly of gentlemen deliberate with great care upon the extraordinary quantities and varieties of powder requisite for propelling a colossal projectile, drawing upon scientific principles and past experiences to frame their...711false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-10-one-enemy-vs-twenty-five-millions-of-friends--70813273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813273Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the keen interest of the American public is rivalled only by the fierce opposition of a solitary adversary, Captain Nicholl, whose spirited challenges to the Gun Club's grand project ignite a contest of scientific wills and wagers. Amidst the...638false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-11-florida-and-texas--70813271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813271Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the noble quest to find a suitable launching site for the Columbiad reveals a spirited rivalry between the states of Texas and Florida, each touting its virtues with patriotic zeal and earnest debate. The matter is charged with political...647false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-12-urbi-et-orbi--70813283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813283Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the ambitious project to reach the moon calls for a sum of money so vast that it must be raised through a worldwide subscription, uniting nations and peoples in an unprecedented gesture of collective generosity and scientific curiosity. The...738false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-13-stones-hill--70813285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813285Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the members of the Gun Club embark upon a careful reconnaissance of Florida's varied landscape, seeking the ideal elevated plateau for the monumental undertaking they have conceived; amidst forests rich with exotic flora and the wary presence...627false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-14-pickaxe-and-trowel--70813275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813275Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious President Barbicane and his devoted companions marshal an ambitious legion of artisans to a remote Florida outpost, where under his vigilant and humane supervision, they undertake the formidable excavation of a colossal well...630false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-15-the-fete-of-the-casting--70813276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813276Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious preparations for casting a colossal cannon at Stones Hill are meticulously described, revealing a vast array of furnaces and the intricate handling of enormous quantities of iron and coal. The narrative culminates in the...629false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-16-the-columbiad--70813287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813287Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which the patient anticipation of the Gun Club members comes to a close as the immense casting at Stones Hill cools and reveals the completion of the colossal Columbiad cannon, attracting a throng of curious visitors eager to witness the marvel of...563false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-17-a-telegraphic-despatch--70813278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813278Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the painstaking labours of the Gun Club draw to a close, yet the waiting time before the lunar discharge weighs heavily upon all concerned, making anticipation nearly unbearable. Suddenly, an astonishing and unforeseen telegram from Paris...135false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-18-the-passenger-of-the-atlanta--70813282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813282Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a most extraordinary telegram arrives, announcing the intention of a certain French gentleman to journey within the lunar projectile, much to the astonishment and incredulity of all who hear. The truth of this proposal is soon confirmed upon...739false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-19-monster-meeting--70813280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813280Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michel Ardan, unperturbed by the vast throng gathered under a great canvas roof, confidently expounds upon the possibilities of lunar travel and the broader cosmic voyage, dismissing the notion of distance as a mere illusion. The discourse...994false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-20-attack-and-riposte--70813281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813281Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which a spirited debate at the Gun Club meeting unfolds between the enthusiastic Michel Ardan and the sceptical Captain Nicholl, concerning the existence of a lunar atmosphere and the practical difficulties of a journey to the moon. The encounter...1136false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-21-how-a-frenchman-manages-an-affair--70813277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813277Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Michel Ardan is roused from restless slumber by urgent news of a deadly duel between President Barbicane and Captain Nicholl, and hastens with Maston into the dense Florida woods to prevent the disastrous encounter. Through unexpected...1059false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-22-the-new-citizen-of-the-united-states--70813279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813279Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the effervescent Michel Ardan becomes a national celebrity, fending off admirers and curious deputations while reflecting upon the moon’s mysterious influence on human maladies, amidst preparations for a daring celestial venture....614false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-23-the-projectile-vehicle--70813284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813284Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the ingenious design of the projectile destined for lunar travel is revealed, complete with careful measures to soften the shock of departure and to sustain the occupants within its confined and curious interior. A bold trial of the vessel’s...451false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-24-the-telescope-of-the-rocky-mountains--70813288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813288Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the ingenious members of the Gun Club commission a monumental telescope atop Long's Peak to perceive objects upon the lunar surface with an unprecedented magnifying power, overcoming formidable natural obstacles through American ingenuity....445false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-25-final-details--70813286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813286Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which the thrilling preparations for an unprecedented lunar voyage gather momentum, as meticulous hands load an immense and perilous charge of gun-cotton into the colossal Columbiad, accompanied by spirited debates on the essential provisions and...679false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-26-fire--70813266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813266Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the day of destiny dawns with a brilliant sky over Stones Hill, where a vast and diverse assembly gathers in eager anticipation to witness a monumental venture that unites nations and classes alike. The moment arrives with solemn precision as...614false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-27-foul-weather--70813268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813268Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the firing of the Columbiad produces a spectacular, fiery eruption that shakes the very earth and captivates the populous, only to be followed by an oppressive cloud cover that veils the heavens and obscures the awaiting eyes from their...335false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-chapter-28-a-new-star--70813261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70813261Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the suspense of a bold lunar expedition is unveiled through the watchful eyes of earthbound astronomers, as their celestial projectile is discovered caught in a mysterious orbit around the moon, sparking universal wonder and anxious...294false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-1-from-20-minutes-past-ten-to-47-minutes-past-10-p-m--70816773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816773Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which three intrepid gentlemen, accompanied by their trusty dogs, prepare themselves with calm resolve within a ingeniously furnished metal vessel, readying for an unprecedented journey that promises to transcend earthly bounds. Observing the...771false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-recapitulatory--70816775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816775Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious men of the Gun Club, guided by the cool counsels of science and the bold arithmetic of engineers, undertake the prodigious enterprise of hurling a projectile toward the Moon, and, by a most audacious turn of events, resolve to...734false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-3-their-place-of-shelter--70816774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816774Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our three intrepid voyagers awaken to tend their loyal canine companions aboard the silent projectile, whilst the vast celestial panorama offers a serene and magnificent spectacle as Earth and Moon divine their changing faces. They secure...1200false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-2-the-first-half-hour--70816771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816771Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid voyagers awaken to find themselves indeed launched beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, marvel at the celestial spectacle of a previously unknown satellite, and contemplate the mysterious silence that followed their launch. Amidst...1564false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-5-the-cold-of-space--70816776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816776Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the companions aboard the projectile confront a dire calculation error that threatens their voyage, yet soon realise their velocity surpasses expectations, leading to renewed hope and lively discourse on lunar inhabitants and the challenges...1074false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-4-a-little-algebra--70816772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816772Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers pass an uneventful first night in their projectile, contemplating the sensations of motion and the mysteries of inertia as the moon gradually looms above them; a lively discussion then unfolds as Barbicane patiently elucidates,...776false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-7-a-moment-of-intoxication--70816770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816770Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which three intrepid travellers nearing the moon engage in lively discourse and humorous debates about their extraordinary voyage and the prospects awaiting them, all while observing the celestial orb with wonder and a touch of anxious...1218false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-6-question-and-answer--70816777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816777Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, having journeyed most of the distance to the moon, engage in animated discourse concerning the projectile’s velocity, celestial mechanics, and the peculiarities of lunar environment, all while observing the growing...961false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-8-at-seventy-eight-thousand-five-hundred-and-fourteen-leagues--70816768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816768Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers experience an unanticipated intoxication caused by an excess of oxygen, leading to curious reflections on its stimulating effects, and subsequently discover the fascinating phenomenon of weightlessness as they near a point...1196false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-9-the-consequences-of-a-deviation--70816791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816791Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid travellers prepare their projectile for descent upon the lunar surface, ingenious measures being taken to moderate the impending shock and retard the fall, whilst they grapple with unsettling deviations in their course. As the...845false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-10-the-observers-of-the-moon--70816769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816769Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid travellers grapple with the bitter reality that a slight deviation has altered their course, rendering a lunar landing impossible, and instead devote themselves to observing the moon from afar with the aid of ingenious optical...457false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-11-fancy-and-reality--70816789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816789Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which we embark upon a detailed and poetic survey of the moon’s geography, contrasting its irregular continents and archipelagos with familiar earthly formations while reflecting upon the imaginative nomenclature bestowed upon its vast plains — the...458false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-13-lunar-landscapes--70816782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816782Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, observing the moon from their projectile, discern the varied colours and curious landforms of its desolate surface, pondering the enigmatic rifts and peculiar tints that defy easy explanation. As they approach the northern...1075false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-12-orographic-details--70816788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816788Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our three intrepid voyagers, borne by their celestial projectile, near the northern hemisphere of the moon and commence their careful observations of its mysterious features, including the radiant mountain Copernicus and the puzzling luminous...931false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-15-hyperbola-or-parabola--70816778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816778Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid voyagers, confined within their ungovernable projectile, engage in profound scientific discourse upon the celestial mechanics that dictate their unknowable course, while observing mysterious lunar phenomena and grappling with the...1288false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-14-the-night-of-three-hundred-fifty-four-hours-and-a-half--70816786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816786Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid voyagers find themselves enveloped in the sudden and profound darkness of the Moon’s shadow, contending with the cold silence of that hidden hemisphere and reflecting upon the peculiarities of lunar nights and eclipses with a...1221false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-17-tycho--70816787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816787Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers cruise over the southern regions of the moon, marveling at its vast craters, towering mountain ranges, and the stark, otherworldly landscape sculpted by ancient volcanic forces. With keen observation and spirited imagination,...1064false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-16-the-southern-hemisphere--70816790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816790Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, having narrowly escaped the peril of wandering meteors, ponder the mysterious illumination of the moon’s surface and the nature of their celestial path. They come to realise that their vessel may be bound in an...325false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-18-grave-questions--70816779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816779Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, suspended above the lunar surface, muse upon the mysterious luminous rays radiating from the crater of Tycho and engage in a thoughtful discourse regarding the moon's past habitability and its gradual transformation into a...1019false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-19-a-struggle-against-the-impossible--70816781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816781Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, gazing solemnly upon the distant Earth and conjecturing their uncertain fate, debate the perplexing mechanics of their celestial voyage and the perplexing motions of their projectile as it dances between two great...1229false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-20-the-soundings-of-the-susquehanna--70816780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816780Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the noble corvette Susquehanna conducts deep soundings off the American Pacific coast in pursuit of a suitable site for an ambitious submarine telegraph cable, while officers ponder the fate and whereabouts of intrepid travellers voyaging...717false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-21-j-t-maston-recalled--70816783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816783Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the return of the Gun Club’s projectile to Earth sets in motion a hurried naval expedition to San Francisco, stirring public curiosity and scientific debate alike. Meanwhile, earnest men of science and adventure alike hasten to the great...904false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-22-recovered-from-the-sea--70816785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816785Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid rescuers prepare their ingenious apparatus and courageously descend to the ocean's abyss in pursuit of the vanished projectile, grappling with the profound stillness of the deep sea and the cruel uncertainty of their friends’...992false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/round-the-moon-chapter-23-the-end--70816784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816784Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the triumphant return of the intrepid voyagers to Earth stirs a wave of universal acclaim and heartfelt celebrations across the United States, marking their extraordinary journey with a banquet that unites the nation in admiration. The...511false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-2--71842376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842376Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the scientific world is set alight by the announcement of Dr. Samuel Ferguson’s ambitious plan to traverse Africa by balloon, provoking spirited debates, bets, and a clash of opinions across learned journals. The intrepid doctor, warmly...395false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-1--71842380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842380Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the distinguished Dr. Samuel Ferguson is introduced amidst ardent applause at the Royal Geographical Society, his audacious spirit and extensive explorations hailed as a beacon of British enterprise and curiosity. The episode unfolds with the...884false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-4--71842381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842381Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid traveller recounts the valiant efforts of many explorers who, driven by curiosity and resolve, have endeavoured to chart the vast and mysterious interior of Africa, from the sources of the Nile to the great lakes and kingdoms...596false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-3--71842377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842377Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which Dr. Ferguson’s steadfast friendship with the resolute Dick Kennedy is revealed through their shared past and differing temperaments, setting the stage for a remarkable venture. The doctor confides his ambitious plan to traverse Africa by...768false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-6--71842383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842383Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the steadfast servant Joe reveals himself as an indispensable companion, full of wit and optimism, whose loyalty and sharp eyesight match the doctor's ambitious resolve, while a spirited debate unfolds between him and Kennedy over the wisdom...503false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-5--71842385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842385Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Dr. Ferguson, steadfast and resolute, busies himself with the silent preparations for a grand expedition, while his companion, Kennedy, wrestles with a sombre dread and lingering doubts about the venture’s purpose and peril. Together they...585false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-8--71842390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842390Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the steadfast preparations for a remarkable aerial expedition are brought to a close amidst the bustling atmosphere of Greenwich, culminating in a heartfelt farewell and the embarkation on the Resolute under the watchful eye of Captain...629false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-7--71842391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842391Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Dr. Ferguson meticulously designs his remarkable double-balloon, ingeniously combining two silk envelopes filled with hydrogen to provide both buoyancy and safety for his aerial voyage. He carefully equips the car with scientific instruments,...531false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-9--71842378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842378Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Resolute approaches the Cape of Good Hope, and the genial Joe captivates the seamen with fanciful tales of celestial voyages, painting distant planets as wondrous destinations for future travellers. Meanwhile, an engrossing discourse...471false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-10--71842379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842379Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the learned doctor elucidates his ingenious apparatus for controlling the ascent and descent of his balloon by varying the temperature of the contained hydrogen gas, thus obviating the need for ballast or gas loss. With a detailed description...521false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-11--71842384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842384Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Resolute arrives at Zanzibar, revealing the island’s bustling port and tense local superstitions that threaten the balloon expedition. The travellers make careful preparations on the nearby island of Koumbeni, amidst ominous rituals and...628false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-12--71842389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842389Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid aeronauts voyage above the eastern African coast, observing verdant landscapes, villages, and the majestic Mount Duthumi while the balloon glides steadily on the gentle winds. Over breakfast prepared aloft and with cautious...799false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-14--71842387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842387Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers traverse a forbidding landscape where nature’s harshness and the unexpected menace of baboons remind them of the precariousness of their journey, even as they pause to savour the fruits of a successful hunt. They then...808false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-13--71842388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842388Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers encounter a change of weather that brings a fever to one of their number, prompting ascent above the clouds in the airship Victoria to seek fresher, healthier air amid striking mountain landscapes. As they navigate the evolving...683false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-15--71842399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842399Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our adventurous travellers descend gracefully upon the bustling and colourful market town of Kazeh, where the mingling of commerce, superstition, and hearty festivity weaves a lively tapestry of local life beneath the equatorial sun. In this...1043false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-16--71842392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842392Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers find themselves suspended over the fertile and luxuriant plains of the so-called country of the Moon, discoursing on the future promise of Africa amid sumptuous natural splendours, while looming atmospheric disturbances...898false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-17--71842382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842382Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, navigating the verdant expanse beneath the famed Mountains of the Moon, find their balloon unexpectedly tethered to a grand elephant, leading to an adventurous and precarious encounter amid the African wilderness....867false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-18--71842393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842393Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers navigate the vast and mysterious expanse of Lake Victoria, observing its inhabited shores, rich wildlife, and intriguing geography under the vigilant eye of Dr. Ferguson, who is propelled by the quest to uncover the...923false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-20--71842397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842397Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers encounter a wild and untamed landscape from the precarious vantage of their balloon, observing extraordinary botanical curiosities and the grim customs of native tribes with a mixture of scientific interest and...580false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-19--71842401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842401Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, guided by compass and scientific discourse, leave behind the known banks of the Nile to venture over hostile lands and mysterious mountains, contemplating the lore and savage realities of the Nyam-Nyams. Despite...539false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-22--71842394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842394Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a mysterious electric light unveils a harrowing scene beneath the baobab—a missionary, grievously wounded and held captive by a savage tribe, is rescued with tender care aboard a balloon traversing the African wilderness. Through days of...809false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-21--71842396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842396Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, perched high amidst the dense foliage, encounter an ominous nocturnal threat and discover a distressing cry in the French tongue that calls for urgent aid. Employing both prudence and ingenuity, they prepare a daring...756false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-24--71842404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842404Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the weary travellers find themselves suspended above an ever-expanding desert, grappling with dwindling water supplies and the oppressive stillness of a windless sky that threatens to prolong their journey indefinitely. As evening shadows...756false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-23--71842418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842418Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a solemn night witnesses the peaceful departure of a devoted missionary, whose burial takes place beneath the African sun among a surprisingly rich deposit of gleaming quartz and gold. The travellers, weighed down by both sorrow and the...748false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-25--71842386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842386Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid voyagers encounter a strange optical phenomenon amidst the desert’s stillness and their balloon drifts slowly over parched sands towards a grim oasis marked by the bleached remnants of a forgotten caravan. They descend to...595false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-26--71842400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842400Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers find themselves stranded upon the scorching sands of an unyielding desert, their balloon powerless in the suffocating calm, and their scant water supply dwindling to a cruel minimum beneath the scorching sun. With...654false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-28--71842398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842398Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers enjoy a serene respite in a verdant oasis, their spirits buoyed by abundant provisions and Joe’s culinary exploits, while Dr. Ferguson imparts a curious tale of raw meat consumption in distant lands. As the mercurial...622false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-27--71842409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842409Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which three intrepid travellers, beleaguered by an unrelenting sun and parching thirst in the heart of the desert, confront desperation and delirium as their scant water supply dwindles alongside their hope. Their perilous plight is interrupted by...611false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-29--71842395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842395Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our travellers at last trade the barren desert for a landscape rich in verdure and exotic flora, where the presence of diverse fauna stirs both wonder and a longing for the familiar thrills of the hunt. As the balloon traverses the wild yet...678false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-30--71842402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842402Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our aëronauts, guiding the trusty Victoria over the forbidding lands of Mandara and Loggoum, encounter fortified cities and wary natives whose superstitious marvel at the flying vessel sparks both reverence and hostility. Amidst a tense...837false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-32--71842407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842407Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our travellers, skimming over the grand expanse of Lake Tchad and the ancient city of Kouka, encounter the fierce and majestic condors that dare to assault their fragile aerial vessel. Amidst the turmoil of their mid-air combat and the...577false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-31--71842410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842410Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid voyagers continue their aerial journey through the enchanting and diverse landscapes of Africa, steering the Victoria balloon over the lush banks of the Shari River and finally arriving upon the expansive, elusive waters of Lake...488false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-34--71842403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842403Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which a fierce hurricane compels our travellers to abandon their anchor and flee across the desert, leaving one companion behind and facing the merciless forces of nature with sombre fortitude. Amidst swirling sands and the haunting sight of a...570false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-33--71842405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842405Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, having secured their aëronautical apparatus upon a solitary isle amidst vast marshes, endeavour to lighten their balloon and regain their balance whilst searching with fervent hope for their absent companion upon the...734false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-35--71842406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842406Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which brave Joe, having plunged into the vast waters of Lake Tchad, encounters the strange customs and perils of the local tribes and the eerie natural dangers that beset the shores. Battling hunger, fatigue, and the creeping despair of isolation,...1050false635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-36--71842408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842408Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, observing a distant throng of horsemen amid the desert dust, discern a desperate pursuit that soon reveals a familiar and beleaguered figure riding at full speed against overwhelming odds. With bold and skilful...567false636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-37--71842417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842417Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid adventurers find themselves carried westward above fertile lands and mysterious villages, where the ever-resourceful Joe recounts his remarkable escape from danger and the doctor plots a northerly course towards the fabled city...649false637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-38--71842419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842419Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which our travellers make steady progress under varying winds and weather, observing the swift caravans threading the vast Sahara and encountering the changing landscapes near the storied Niger River, all the while discerning the risks and...920false638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-40--71842411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842411Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Dr. Ferguson and his companions, beleaguered by unyielding southerly winds, traverse the verdant yet treacherous landscapes of Africa, their progress marked by the astonishing spectacle of a devastating swarm of grasshoppers and the distant...460false640fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-39--71842412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842412Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers glide over the varied landscapes of the Niger’s winding course, observing its fertile banks, the bustling encampments of the Touaregs, and the enigmatic silhouette of the Hombori Mountains under a spectral moonlight....572false639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-41--71842413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842413Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers face the perilous descent of their aërostat as its hydrogen escapes, compelling them to lighten their burden drastically whilst approaching the foreboding mountains that mark the boundary of the Senegal basin. With quick wit...766false641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-42--71842416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842416Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, faced with the perilous task of lightening their balloon, bravely forsake much of their apparatus to ensure their continued journey through the African wilderness. As night falls and fatigue takes hold, a sudden...545false642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-44--71842414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842414Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Dr. Ferguson and his companions receive warm hospitality and official recognition upon reaching the French settlements near the Senegal River, culminating in the certification of their remarkable aerial journey by local officers. The...364false644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-weeks-in-a-balloon-chapter-43--71842415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842415Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers find themselves pursued by the fierce Talabas across a barren and ravaged landscape, their fragile balloon slowly losing strength under the noon sun and the ravages of time. With no recourse but daring ingenuity, they...854false643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-1--71842799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842799Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which two gentlemen of honour, Captain Servadac and Count Timascheff, decide upon a duel following a spirited dispute, choosing a musical disagreement as a courteous pretext to mask the true cause of their contention. Meanwhile, amidst the coastal...638false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-2--71842803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842803Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which we are introduced to the gallant Captain Hector Servadac, a young and brave officer of modest means stationed in Algeria, whose character is marked by generosity, courage, and a thirst for glory, alongside his devoted and stolidly loyal...608false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-4--71842797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842797Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a sublime and terrifying upheaval of nature confounds the senses, as seas and skies merge in tumultuous confusion and celestial bodies alter their familiar places with startling grandeur. The narrative pauses to wonder at this enigma,...132false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-3--71842798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842798Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac, settled in a humble dwelling on a chilly December evening, contemplates the mysterious rosy illumination in the northern sky while struggling with the verses of a rondo that blend his military precision with poetic fancy....393false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-6--71842800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842800Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac, steadfast in curiosity amid bewildering celestial phenomena, resolves to explore the altered coast of Algeria to comprehend their strange new surroundings. Accompanied by his faithful orderly Ben Zoof, he discovers a land...1146false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-5--71842805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842805Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a violent upheaval on the Algerian coast leaves Captain Servadac and his orderly Ben Zoof bewildered by inexplicable changes in the sun’s position, the atmosphere, and the landscape, as they discover a vast new sea where the river once ran....1126false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-7--71842802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842802Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac and his faithful servant Ben Zoof confront a bewildering alteration of natural laws, marked by shortened days, diminished atmospheric pressure, and a mysterious celestial rearrangement that defies their understanding. Amidst...1105false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-8--71842809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842809Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the extraordinary proximity of the sun brings about an intense and unprecedented heat upon the island, causing the rapid maturation of vegetation and prompting Captain Servadac to ponder the altered celestial phenomena, including the near...1056false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-9--71842804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842804Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac, upon sighting Count Timascheff’s schooner near their newly formed island, initiates a cautious parley to discern the startling changes that have befallen their known world. Together, they prepare to explore the transformed...757false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-10--71842807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842807Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid Count Timascheff commissions Lieutenant Procope to navigate the stout schooner Dobryna in search of the vanished coast of Algeria, only to find a puzzling expanse of shallow, metallic-dusted sea concealing no sign of land or...790false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-11--71842806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842806Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the crew of the Dobryna explores a desolate and transformed Mediterranean coastline, discovering that entire cities and natural landmarks have vanished beneath a mysteriously levelled sea. Their journey leads them to a solitary island crowned...754false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-12--71842818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842818Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Dobryna navigates a strange, newly risen coast of the Mediterranean, its barren and metallic cliffs defying all hope of harbour and shelter as the crew strives to map and understand this mysterious land. Braving a fierce storm that...950false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-14--71842811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842811Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which an encounter between French, Russian, and English survivors on a fragment of shattered Europe sparks a tense parley marked by national pride and mutual suspicion, amidst the eerie backdrop of vanished lands and altered seas. The parties...926false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-13--71842813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842813Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which two resolute British officers, steadfast in their duty and unshaken by the extraordinary transformation of their surroundings, maintain order and routine amidst isolation on a diminished island, marking time with a slow but deliberate game of...1036false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-16--71842812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842812Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the voyagers aboard the Dobryna explore the remnants of a fragmented continent they name Gallia, encountering a forbidding cliff that conceals the lost shores of France and a desolate, icy landscape devoid of familiar life. Amidst the stark...952false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-15--71842820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842820Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Lieutenant Procope and his companions, perplexed by the sudden change in their geographical bearings, deduce that they are upon a fragment of the Earth itself, set adrift in an unfamiliar orbit, and debate the curious geological...1139false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-17--71842801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842801Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid voyagers, committed to exploring the transformed seas of their new world, debate the prudence of further navigation amid rapidly falling temperatures and uncertain territories. Their search reveals a solitary child and a...1185false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-18--71842810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842810Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac returns to Gourbi Island to find it besieged by a vast and unruly flock of birds threatening the crops, and soon discovers an unexpected human population comprised of a diverse, motley group including Andalusian Spaniards and...1359false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-19--71842808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842808Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac is acknowledged as governor general by the assembled survivors on the fragment of the Old World, as they survey their precarious situation amid the mysterious new geographical features of their strange new realm. The captain...979false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-20--71842819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842819Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid explorers, confronted by an unyielding and inhospitable soil, grapple with the dreadful prospect of surviving the relentless cold that creeps upon their alien island abode. Their fortunes turn with the discovery of a volcanic...1045false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-21--71842816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842816Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resilient colony discovers a marvelously warm volcanic cavern, aptly named Nina’s Hive, that promises refuge and sustenance through a harsh and lengthy winter on their new celestial home. Meanwhile, preparation continues with spirited...1087false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-22--71842828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842828Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our travellers, upon awakening to a new luminary distinct from their familiar moon, harmoniously set about regulating life on their frozen and barren orb, while exploring the limits of their icy domain and marveling at the gentle calm of an...851false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-24--71842817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842817Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac and Lieutenant Procope, inspired by a plea for aid from a remote fragment of the Balearic Islands, ingeniously convert a yawl into a swift sail-sledge to brave the frozen expanse in a daring rescue attempt. Amidst the silent...1135false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-1-chapter-23--71842814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842814Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the settlers on the strange Gallian sea find amusement and solace in the manufacture of skates and the exercise of gliding over the newly frozen expanse, while enduring the harsh and unyielding cold of their alien winter. In their midst, a...794false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-2--71842821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842821Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a mysterious stranger’s arrival stirs little interest among the indifferent colonists, yet kindles curiosity and hope in the keen eyes of an eager local merchant, while the ailing professor gradually awakens to recount his profound...765false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-1--71842827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842827Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a small company of unfortunates, stranded upon a mysterious fragment, strive to revive the eccentric astronomer Professor Palmyrin Rosette, whose cryptic utterance “My comet!” spurs them to question the true nature of their celestial...896false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-4--71842815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842815Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the colonists on the comet Gallia adjust to their extraordinary new circumstances amidst bitter cold and an unchanging sky, while the professor devotes himself to rigorous astronomical studies and the creation of a novel calendar to measure...1267false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-3--71842825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842825Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the learned Professor Palmyrin Rosette recounts his solitary observations of a mysterious celestial body—a comet he dubs Gallia—that culminated in its fateful collision with the Earth, separating a fragment of the Balearic Archipelago and...1284false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-6--71842829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842829Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers find themselves negotiating with the shrewd Isaac Hakkabut for the use of a delicate steelyard and exact coinage, needed for precise measurements upon their extraordinary voyage. Despite the miserly merchant’s reluctance and...865false730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-5--71842830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842830Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the inhabitants of Gallia, their lives unfolding amid the curious conditions of an interplanetary voyage, attend to the professor’s plans to measure their comet’s physical properties using a steelyard, though they find themselves lacking some...961false729fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-8--71842822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842822Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers on the comet Gallia observe with awe—and some apprehension—the giant planet Jupiter drawing near, its vast dimensions and powerful gravitational influence inspiring both scientific discourse and unease. As the comet skirts the...1115false732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-7--71842823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842823Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the learned professor ingeniously employs the precise measurements of earthly coins to establish a terrestrial meter and kilogramme, thereby enabling the exact determination of the mysterious comet Gallia’s gravity, density, and mass. Through...712false731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-9--71842824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842824Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the inhabitants of Gallia navigate the peculiar economy of their displaced world, negotiating the practicalities of commerce amidst scarce resources and constrained opportunity. Captain Servadac, with a keen eye for fairness and a hint of...889false733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-10--71842826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842826Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the inhabitants of Gallia settle into a contemplative routine amid their cosmic voyage, pondering the challenges of survival and the mysteries of the heavens that surround them. They take solace in the grand astronomical phenomena unveiled...896false734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-12--71842831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842831Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid inhabitants, confronted by the piercing cold that threatens their survival, embark upon a daring descent into the fiery bowels of their new mountainous abode to seek the warmth necessary for their continued existence. Their...1054false736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-11--71842834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842834Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the community aboard Gallia endures a harsh and unrelenting cold that threatens their ships, prompting urgent measures to safeguard their supplies and observe familiar customs amid unfamiliar circumstances. The New Year’s Day celebration,...894false735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-14--71842832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842832Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the party, confined by biting cold beneath the surface, witness the professor Rosette’s growing frustration as celestial calculations confound him and suspicions arise over a certain merchant’s deceptive measures, drawing the company into a...1095false738fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-13--71842833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842833Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the survivors take refuge in the depths of a volcanic crater to escape the harsh cold of their cometary environment, enduring a long, dreary winter marked by physical fatigue and mental torpor. During this period, the community strives to...935false737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-15--71842835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842835Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Jules VerneIn which the indefatigable Captain Servadac, moved by a spirit of generosity and adventure, undertakes a daring journey across the frozen straits to establish a connection with the English at Gibraltar, only to confront unforeseen obstacles and...1246false739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-16--71842838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842838Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid band, confronted with the impending collision of their comet with Earth, deliberate with keen forethought on the dire possibilities and resolutions to evade such calamity. Amidst a thaw that heralds both natural renewal and...1272false740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-18--71842836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842836Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Jules VerneIn which the explorers ascend in a delicate montgolfier balloon, witnessing from great heights the shimmering comet beneath them and the majestic terrestrial disc approaching with relentless speed, all while the familiar outlines of Europe evoking...705false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-17--71842839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842839Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Jules VerneIn which the inhabitants of Gallia grapple with the consequences of their comet’s altered rotation and impending collision course with Earth, stirring both scientific debate and personal resolve among them. Preparations for their daring escape by...1028false741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-on-a-comet-book-2-chapter-19--71842837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71842837Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which Captain Servadac and his companions find themselves returned to the familiar environs of Mostaganem, where the world around them proceeds with unruffled calm, oblivious to the extraordinary ordeal they have endured. Their puzzling adventures...501false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-1-3--71843440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843440Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which we are introduced to the enigmatic and impeccably punctual Mr. Phileas Fogg, whose life of unvarying routine is upended when he hires the resourceful French valet Passepartout and becomes embroiled in a spirited wager concerning the...1648false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-4-6--71843443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843443Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Mr Phileas Fogg unexpectedly announces to his servant, Passepartout, their imminent departure on a most ambitious journey around the world within eighty days, stirring both amazement and preparation in the quiet household. Meanwhile, the news...1197false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-10-11--71843418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843418Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the industrious Mr. Fogg and his companions make their way through the vast and varied landscapes of India, encountering both the marvels of modern railways and the challenges posed by unfinished tracks and local customs. When their journey...1456false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-7-9--71843419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843419Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the astute detective pursues a mysterious Englishman whose punctual and calculated movements aboard the steamer Mongolia arouse suspicion, despite the gentleman’s outward composure and methodical record-keeping. Meanwhile, the journey through...1253false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-12-13--71843437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843437Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg and his companions, traversing the wilds of India upon an elephant, encounter a fierce religious procession and uncover the grim custom of suttee in a remote region. Moved by an act of compassion and aided by bold resolve, they...1465false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-14-15--71843441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843441Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Mr. Fogg and his companions traverse the Indian landscape and cityscapes, encountering a young woman whose safety becomes their concern, all while managing the peculiarities and charms of local customs and terrain. In Calcutta, legal...1390false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-16-17--71843421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843421Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which, aboard the screw steamer "Rangoon," Phileas Fogg and his companions traverse the scenic islands and coasts of the Bay of Bengal and the Strait of Malacca while the inscrutable detective Fix quietly pursues them with a secretive purpose....1204false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapters-18-19--71843429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843429Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the tempestuous sea and a gale retard the steamer “Rangoon,” threatening to delay Phileas Fogg’s journey and testing the patience of all aboard, while unexpected grace in the form of a postponed sailing allows the party to continue their...1271false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-21--71843424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843424Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a small pilot-boat named the “Tankadere” embarks upon a hazardous voyage through tempestuous Chinese seas, where skillful seamanship and steadfast resolve are tested against a fierce typhoon. Amidst the fury of the storm, the passengers and...861false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-20--71843427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843427Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Mr. Phileas Fogg, undeterred by the unexpected early departure of his steamer and the mysterious absence of his valet, resolutely seeks alternative passage from Hong Kong to Yokohama, encountering the persistent Detective Fix along the way....753false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-22--71843430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843430Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Passepartout, having unwittingly missed his master’s steamer due to an intoxicating incident, finds himself alone and penniless aboard the “Carnatic” bound for Japan. Upon arrival in Yokohama, he explores the fascinating tapestry of the...738false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-23--71843433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843433Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Passepartout, driven by hunger and necessity, adopts a disguise and unexpectedly becomes part of a flamboyant Japanese acrobatic troupe known as the Long Noses, preparing to journey across the Pacific. The episode unfolds with lively...645false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-24--71843422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843422Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Mr. Fogg and his companions traverse the vast Pacific aboard the swift paddle steamer “General Grant,” finally reaching San Francisco, whilst encountering both reunions and unexpected alliances. The voyage unfolds with quiet determination and...319false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-25--71843439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843439Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg and his companions step upon the bustling shores of San Francisco, a city transformed from wild frontier to refined emporium, and find themselves caught amid the noisy fervour of a political election. Between the teeming streets’...841false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-26--71843431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843431Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the marvel of the Pacific Railroad is elucidated, a steel ribbon binding the vast American continent from ocean to ocean, carrying Phileas Fogg and his companions swiftly through prairies, mountains, and deserts with all the punctual comforts...718false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-27--71843442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843442Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Passepartout attends an impassioned lecture on the history and tribulations of the Mormon people during a swift train journey to the Great Salt Lake, gaining a glimpse into their faith and community. The travellers also briefly explore Salt...885false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-28--71843432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843432Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers encounter the perils of the Rocky Mountains and the treacherous conditions at Medicine Bow, where a dilapidated bridge halts their journey and stirs heated debates among the passengers. Amidst the mounting tension, a bold yet...1031false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-29--71843434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843434Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, swiftly pursuing their journey across the vast American plains aboard a steam train, encounter a spirited challenge of honour between Mr. Fogg and an insolent adversary, leading to a tense yet narrowly avoided duel within the...1001false818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-30--71843420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843420Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg bravely undertakes a perilous rescue mission to recover missing passengers believed to be in the hands of the Sioux, sacrificing his own timely journey out of a sense of duty and honour. Meanwhile, at Fort Kearney, the remaining...901false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-31--71843436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843436Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg, finding himself grievously behind schedule, takes counsel with the persistent detective Fix and adopts a novel mode of travel—a wind-driven sledge—to regain lost time across the snowy American plains. The journey is swift and...752false820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-32--71843428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843428Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Mr. Phileas Fogg, confronted by the unforgiving tides of fortune and the loss of his last reliable steamer, endeavours with quiet determination to secure passage across the Atlantic by the unconventional means of chartering a small trading...511false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-33--71843438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843438Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg takes command of the “Henrietta,” navigating the vessel with a resolute hand and overcoming adversity at sea, including dwindling coal supplies that compel him to sacrifice much of the ship’s structure to maintain steam. The...841false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-35--71843423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843423Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg, having returned quietly to his London home burdened by misfortune, reflects with calm resolve upon his altered fortunes while those around him watch over him with concern and admiration. Amidst the sombre hush of his household,...627false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-34--71843435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843435Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which Phileas Fogg finds himself unexpectedly imprisoned upon reaching England, accused of a crime he did not commit, whilst his devoted companions grapple with despair and fleeting hope. The narrative unfolds with a tense recounting of Fogg’s...452false823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-37--71843425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843425Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the ever-precise Phileas Fogg returns to London under a curious misapprehension of the day, owing to the subtle tricks played by the eastward course of the sun, and consequently races to claim the prize of his arduous wager. Though the...400false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-chapter-36--71843426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71843426Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the world’s opinion of Phileas Fogg undergoes a remarkable transformation as news arrives that the true culprit in a bank robbery has been captured, restoring his honour and reviving the wagers on his extraordinary journey. Amid mounting...463false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-i-the-shark--72866750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866750Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Jules VerneIn which an elegant yacht named the Duncan embarks on a tranquil journey off the Scottish coast, only to be interrupted by the unexpected capture of a formidable hammer-headed shark, whose stomach conceals a mysterious bottle. The discovery...596false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-introduction--72866751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866751Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Jules VerneIn which the reader is introduced to the ambitious voyage undertaken by a group of intrepid explorers who, guided by a cryptic message, embark upon a journey that compels them to traverse the diverse and often perilous regions of the southern...205false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-ii-the-three-documents--72866749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866749Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Jules VerneIn which a group of determined souls puzzle over three fragmented documents in English, French, and German, revealing fragments of a shipwreck involving the Britannia and its crew near Patagonia, and combine their wits to reconstruct a plea for aid...1006false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-iii-the-captain-s-children--72866756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866756Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Jules VerneIn which the benevolent Lord Glenarvan and his gracious wife, Lady Helena, find themselves moved by the appearance of two determined children seeking news of their father lost at sea, prompting a tender exchange of hopes and fears beside the hearth of...535false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-v-the-departure-of-the-duncan--72866748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866748Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the noble Lady Helena, inspired by courage and affection, resolves to join Lord Glenarvan on a daring rescue expedition aboard the swift and finely outfitted steam yacht, the DUNCAN, gathering a loyal crew and eager companions ready for an...533false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-iv-lady-glenarvan-s-proposal--72866753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866753Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the noble Lady Glenarvan listens with tender sympathy to the sorrowful tale of Mary Grant and her brother, children left to brave hardship alone upon their father’s mysterious disappearance. Moved by their plight and the obstinate refusal of...618false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-vi-an-unexpected-passenger--72866752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866752Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the good ship Duncan, bearing a lively and intrepid company, steadies through the waters with scenes of camaraderie and gentle banter upon her decks, while youthful Robert displays an admirable fearlessness among the rigging. An unexpected...749false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-vii-jacques-paganel-is-undeceived--72866754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866754Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Monsieur Jacques Paganel, the ever-learned yet absent-minded Secretary of the Geographical Society, discovers with dismay that he has boarded the wrong vessel bound not for India but for the distant shores of Chile. Despite his initial...718false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-viii-the-geographer-s-resolution--72866755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866755Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the voyageurs, approaching the equator, divert their course from Madeira to the Canary Islands at the learned Paganel's behest, who seeks to ascend the famed Peak of Teneriffe despite the mountain's well-documented nature. Upon reaching the...692false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-ix-through-the-straits-of-magelan--72866762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866762Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid voyagers, buoyed by hope and the promise of discovery, navigate the labyrinthine Straits of Magellan amidst vivid natural panoramas and spirited discourse on the elusive Patagonians. The yacht’s passage reveals both the grandeur...602false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xi-traveling-in-chili--72866759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866759Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a small but diverse party, including an English lord, a jovial geographer, and a youthful companion, embark upon the arduous crossing of the Chilean Andes, adopting local customs and relying on hardy Argentine mules to traverse a wild and...662false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-x-the-course-decided--72866787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866787Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the intrepid searchers arrive at the port of Talcahuano and conduct a thorough inquiry into the fate of the lost Britannia along the South American coast, only to find no direct clues to its misfortune. A geographer’s keen insight then...851false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xiii-a-sudden-descent--72866784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866784Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers discover a hidden adobe hut amid the snowy heights of the Cordilleras and take refuge there, encountering the harshness of the mountain environment and a surprising herd of frightened animals. As they settle for the night...1248false914fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xii-eleven-thousand-feet-aloft--72866758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866758Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which M. Glenarvan and his companions undertake a perilous ascent of the Andes through the seldom-travelled pass of Antuco, facing the formidable challenges imposed by treacherous mountain paths, crevasses, and relentless altitude. Their journey,...649false913fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xiv-providentially-rescued--72866764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866764Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a valley of verdant splendor at the foot of the Andes reveals the grievous absence of a cherished child following a harrowing descent, prompting an exhaustive and heart-rending search among the rocky precipices. The sudden appearance of a...1011false915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xv-thalcave--72866757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866757Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the resourceful explorers encounter a formidable Patagonian guide named Thalcave, whose striking appearance and enigmatic language spark a curious linguistic muddle involving Spanish and Portuguese. This meeting offers new hope as Thalcave...794false916fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xvii-a-serious-necessity--72866760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866760Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers endure the harsh, waterless expanse of the Argentine Pampas, contending with parching heat, troublesome mosquitoes, and the weariness of their thirsty horses while anticipating relief at a distant lake. Along the way, an...531false918fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xvi-the-news-of-the-lost-captain--72866765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866765Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which a noble party ventures across the Argentine pampas, guided by the skilled Patagonian Thalcave and his splendid horse, amid the shifting sands and harsh Pampas winds, all the while seeking news of a lost European captive. The discourse between...838false917fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xviii-in-search-of-water--72866761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866761Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, desperate for water in a parched and salt-strewn landscape, are compelled to divide their party in hopes of finding a refreshing source along the distant Guamini River. With spirits bolstered by the faithful horses and mutual...975false919fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xix-the-red-wolves--72866763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866763Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our small company, beleaguered by a howling pack of red wolves on the Pampas at night, must rely on dwindling ammunition, fire, and steadfast courage to withstand a seemingly relentless siege. The ordeal is marked by acts of self-sacrifice,...1141false920fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xx-strange-signs--72866767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866767Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, having quenched their thirst beside the Guamini, press onward across the varied and often deserted plains of the Argentine Pampas, observing curious natural phenomena and noting the strange absence of the native tribes they...641false921fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xxi-a-false-trail--72866771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866771Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the explorers ascend the ancient Sierra Tandil and encounter Sergeant Manuel Ipharaguerre, a French-born Commander of Fort Independence, whose tales of Indian warfare and absent prisoners lead to a dispiriting revelation about their search’s...789false922fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xxii-the-flood--72866766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866766Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a determined band traverses the soggy Argentine plains, battling relentless rains and treacherous bogs under a heavy, oppressive sky, their faithfulness tested by nature’s sudden and violent inundation. The faithful horse Thaouka leads the...1131false923fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xxiii-a-singular-abode--72866769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866769Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid explorers find refuge atop a colossal Ombu tree amidst a vast inundation, striving to make themselves comfortable and resolute in the face of their dire circumstances. As they deliberate their next course, the learned Paganel...1080false924fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xxv-between-fire-and-water--72866774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866774Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which a perfect calm reigns before a tempestuous storm breaks over the vast Pampas, turning night into a spectacle of lightning and thunder that sets the very tree sheltering our travellers ablaze. Amidst howling winds and savage elements, they...965false926fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xxiv-paganel-s-disclosure--72866783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866783Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which the learned Paganel revises the interpretation of a crucial document, revealing that their quest must shift from the Americas to the distant Australian continent, thereby renewing the travellers’ hopes and purpose. As they prepare for this...1138false925fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-one-chapter-xxvi-the-return-on-board--72866768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866768Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, borne by the currents and guided by their faithful friend Thalcave, emerge from the perils of flood and flame onto the vast Argentine plains, pressing onward toward the Atlantic shore despite the rugged and...1076false927fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-i-a-new-destination--72866781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866781Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the valiant company, recently reunited aboard the yacht Duncan, recount their harrowing adventures and reconsider their course in light of a crucial reinterpretation of mysterious documents, shifting their hopes from the American continent to...994false928fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-iii-cape-town-and-m-viot--72866777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866777Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers, touching at Cape Town and Amsterdam Island on their maritime journey, encounter the solitary inhabitant Monsieur Viot and his small company on that remote volcanic outcrop, while engaging in reflective conversation about the...618false930fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-ii-tristan-d-acunha-and-the-isle-of-amsterdam--72866782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866782Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the voyage of the DUNCAN proceeds with steady favour from the elements, bringing its passengers from the restless Pacific into the familiar Atlantic, where anticipation and routine intertwine amid the rhythms of shipboard life. The discovery...599false929fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-iv-a-wager-and-how-decided--72866770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866770Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the Duncan sets forth from Amsterdam Island toward Australia, bearing a company eager to unravel the mysterious fate of the Britannia and its captain, while the learned Paganel offers a scholarly and amusing discourse on the geography and...893false931fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-v-the-storm-on-the-indian-ocean--72866772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866772Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the steadfast yacht DUNCAN, under the vigilant command of Captain John Mangles, faces a sudden and merciless storm in the southern Indian Ocean, testing the mettle and courage of all aboard as the sea rages with tempestuous violence. Amidst...1022false932fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-vii-the-quartermaster-of-the-britania--72866773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866773Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which an unexpected reunion with a shipwrecked quartermaster named Ayrton unveils detailed accounts of the ill-fated BRITANNIA and its captain's presumed fate on the Australian coast, inspiring hope and a plan of action among the company. The...1231false934fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-vi-a-hospitable-colonist--72866776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866776Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the weary travellers find refuge along the rugged southern coast of Australia and explore its unsettled shores, encountering the industrious and hospitable colonist Paddy O’Moore and his family. Amidst their hopeful enquiries for news of the...1118false933fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-ix-a-country-of-paradoxes--72866778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866778Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which Lord Glenarvan and his companions commence their journey across the southern provinces of Australia, encountering a landscape both familiar and yet singularly peculiar, as they lodge in the burgeoning town of Apsley. The learned Paganel...756false936fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-viii-preparation-for-the-journey--72866780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866780Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which Lord Glenarvan and his companions prepare with diligence and care to commence their search for Captain Grant, enlisting the experienced guidance of Ayrton and equipping themselves for an arduous journey across the Australian continent. Amidst...940false935fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xi-crime-or-calamity--72866775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866775Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers are delayed by the necessity of repairing their wagon with the aid of a grim and taciturn blacksmith from Black Point Station, before resuming their journey through the changing Australian landscape towards the gold districts....887false938fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-x-an-accident--72866809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866809Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the travellers traverse a springtime Australian plain, encountering curious native wildlife and engaging with the patient stock-keeper Sam Machell, who recounts the arduous journey of a vast cattle drove. Their progress brings them to the...979false937fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xiii-a-warning--72866779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866779Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers, mindful of the lurking dangers posed by a notorious band of escaped convicts, take careful precautions as they traverse the vast and peculiar eucalyptus forests of Australia, their progress marked by both natural...972false940fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xii-toline-of-the-lachlan--72866800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866800Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a chance encounter with a young Aboriginal boy named Toline, travelling alone after a railway accident, reveals the child's earnest desire to return to his tribe and become a missionary, inspiring the company with his innocent yet fervent...1195false939fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xiv-wealth-in-the-wilderness--72866785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866785Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which our travellers, traversing the vast Australian plain, unexpectedly discover a flourishing and hospitable station presided over by two spirited young squatters, whose tales and the verdant oasis they tend bring a noble respite to the desert’s...1285false941fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xv-suspicious-occurences--72866805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866805Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jules VerneIn which a party of devoted travellers, confronted by the daunting expanse of the Australian Alps, encounter the harshness of nature with both determination and endurance, yet find themselves troubled by the mysterious sudden deaths of their horses...1386false942fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xvii-the-plot-unveiled--72866788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866788Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which a sudden betrayal reveals the true identity of a treacherous figure among the travellers, plunging them into peril and mistrust as they face hidden dangers in the wild Australian landscape. Despite wounds and waning hope, the party rallies to...1308false944fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xvi-a-startling-discovery--72866790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866790Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a violent storm traps the party by the Snowy River, and a grievous discovery of their lost animals dead in the mud befalls them, forcing a difficult decision about how best to proceed. The members debate with measured deliberation whether to...1282false943fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xix-helpless-and-hopeless--72866804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866804Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which Lord Glenarvan and his companions confront the formidable and swollen Snowy River, devising desperate means to cross its perilous currents despite injury and dwindling provisions, only to find themselves in a desolate and forbidding...1249false946fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-two-chapter-xviii-four-days-of-anguish--72866810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866810Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a daring messenger sets off through a wild and stormy night to deliver an urgent letter, only to face a violent ambush that leaves the travellers stranded and anxious. As the party tends to the wounded and debates their perilous course, the...1327false945fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-three-chapter-i-a-rough-captain--72866786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866786Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the kindly yet resolute party, their hopes dashed by the loss of the DUNCAN and uncertain of their next course, contemplate a cautious voyage to Auckland aboard a rough and blunt ship under the command of Captain Halley. As they prepare for...948false947fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-three-chapter-ii-navigators-and-their-discoveries--72866812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866812Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which the passengers embark upon the brig MACQUARIE, contending with its clumsy sailing qualities and the relentless swell that confines them below deck, while each reflects on their voyage ahead. Amidst the rolling waves, the learned geographer...430false948fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-three-chapter-iii-the-martyr-roll-of-navigators--72866797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866797Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the voyage aboard the MACQUARIE is shadowed by a captain’s reckless drunkenness, compelling vigilant crew members to guard the ship’s perilous passage without the aid of charts. The conversation turns to the dangers not only of the...347false949fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-three-chapter-iv-the-wreck-of-the-macquarie--72866807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866807Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which a weary voyage aboard the ill-fated brig MACQUARIE brings Lord Glenarvan and his companions perilously close to unknown New Zealand shores amid threatening weather and treacherous reefs. The passengers face mounting unease as the ship is...1041false950fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-three-chapter-v-cannibals--72866803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866803Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Jules VerneIn which the stranded travellers, forced to abandon their vessel, prepare a precarious raft to reach the shores of New Zealand amidst grave concerns about the land’s reputedly formidable inhabitants. A learned discussion ensues on the customs and...644false951fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-the-castaways-book-three-chapter-vi-the-dreaded-country--72866789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72866789Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jules VerneIn which our intrepid travellers engineer a sturdy raft from the wreckage of their ill-fated ship and brave a perilous nine-mile journey toward the forbidding coast of New Zealand, navigating treacherous tides and uncertain winds with cautious hope....891false952full