https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rudyard-kipling-library--6881742enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b8d3ac266168fcaa1375a948dfe788eb.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rudyard-kipling-library--6881742Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:21:43 +0000Rudyard KiplingGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comStep into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men,...falseb34bec2f-23a1-56a3-8880-2e466a70b526serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-would-be-king-chapter-1--70109834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70109834Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:28:39 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two roguish Englishmen, inspired by discontent with the rigid governance of India and fueled by a sober resolve, conceive an audacious plan to become kings in the forbidding and unknown realm of Kafiristan, armed only with their wits, maps,...1573false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-would-be-king-chapter-2--70109835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70109835Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two English adventurers, disguised as a mad priest and his servant, set forth with a caravan towards the mysterious and treacherous lands beyond the border, armed with little more than courage, firearms, and a cunning plan to claim a kingdom....2008false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-would-be-king-chapter-3--70109836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70109836Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two adventurous gentlemen set themselves to fashion a mighty kingdom among forgotten tribes, organising armies and councils with the earnestness of seasoned monarchs, yet find their lofty ambitions entangled in the customs and superstitions...1852false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-01-lispeth--70115841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115841Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young hill girl named Lispeth, blessed with striking beauty and innocence, embraces Christianity and finds herself bound by tender affection for a wandering Englishman who comes to her aid. Her hopeful attachment, touched by cultural...652false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-02-three-and-an-extra--70115844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115844Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the delicate aftermath of grief and waning affection between a married couple at Simla is stirred into fresh life by the arrival of a shrewd and mischievous acquaintance, whose presence sets the social scene astir. The lady of the house,...518false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-03-thrown-away--70115842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115842Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young English officer newly arrived in India struggles painfully with the harsh realities of colonial life and the loss of parental shelter, leading to a tragic unfolding that touches upon the challenges of youth, honour, and despair in an...1011false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-04-miss-youghal-s-sais--70115843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115843Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a policeman named Strickland, known for his unconventional immersion into native Indian life, finds himself compelled to adopt the guise of a sais to remain close to Miss Youghal, for whom he has fallen deeply in love despite parental...683false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-05-yoked-with-an-unbeliever--70115848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115848Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young Englishman, embarking upon his colonial career in the tea plantations of India, finds his youthful promises and affections entangled with the shifting fortunes of love and duty far from home. Through his dawdling constancy and gentle...536false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-06-false-dawn--70115861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115861Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the delicate balance of affection and rivalry between two sisters is delicately observed amid the simmering heat and dust of a languid Station, culminating in a moonlit picnic that is swept up in a mighty dust-storm. As the storm rages,...993false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-08-cupid-s-arrows--70115865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115865Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a pretty and clever young lady of Simla navigates the attentions of an influential yet unappealing Commissioner and a devoted but less promising suitor, all against the backdrop of an elegant archery tournament that captivates the community....603false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-07-the-rescue-of-pluffles--70115856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115856Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young and naïve subaltern named Pluffles falls under the cunning spell of a worldly woman, only to be gently and determinedly rescued by the shrewd and resourceful Mrs. Hauksbee, who battles a delicate war of wits for his welfare. Through...658false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-09-his-chance-in-life--70115852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115852Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which we are introduced to the starkly divided world beyond the familiar precincts of British authority, where Michele D’Cruze, a lowly telegraph signaller with a noble pride and a love for Miss Vezzis, confronts the sudden eruption of a native...719false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-10-watches-of-the-night--70115864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115864Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a simple and harmless mix-up of two identical watches sets in motion a chain of misunderstandings, suspicion, and domestic strife within a close-knit colonial station. Amidst the backdrop of rigid social expectations and religious fervour,...718false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-12-consequences--70115851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115851Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a resourceful soldier, Tarrion, seeks to improve his fortunes in the hill-station of Simla by enlisting the aid of the formidable Mrs. Hauksbee, whose sharp wit and inadvertent acquisition of confidential papers set in motion a series of...677false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-11-the-other-man--70115863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115863Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the intertwined fates of a lovelorn woman, bound by duty to a much older husband, and the steadfast yet ailing Other Man, quietly unfold amidst the somber hills of Simla, revealing the muted tragedies beneath colonial life. The narrative...491false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-14-a-germ-destroyer--70115853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115853Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a zealous Private Secretary, known as Wonder, intersects curiously with an eccentric inventor carrying a revolutionary germ-destroying powder, leading to a memorable and riotous encounter with the Viceroy at Simla. The tale gently unfolds the...651false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-13-the-conversion-of-aurelian-mcgoggin--70115862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115862Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the brilliant yet overzealous Aurelian McGoggin arrives in India with a fervent disbelief in traditional creeds and a habit of unsettling his comrades with his relentless rationalism, only to suffer a mysterious and sudden loss of speech that...673false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-15-kidnapped--70115845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115845Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the prudent arrangements of marriage among the Raj's servants are examined through the case of Peythroppe, a disciplined officer whose impetuous affection for an unsuitable match causes considerable consternation within the tightly-knit...625false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-16-the-arrest-of-lieutenant-golightly--70115849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115849Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Lieutenant Golightly, a man fastidious about his appearance and reputation, embarks on a rainy journey fraught with mishaps and ends up mistakenly arrested and treated as a deserter. Despite his protests and indignities, his plight becomes...723false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-18-his-wedded-wife--70115860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115860Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the manners and miseries of a junior officer known as “The Worm” are gently laid bare among the camaraderie and chaff of the “Shikarris,” leading to a curious and theatrical incident that unsettles the usual order of the mess. The episode...741false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-17-the-house-of-suddhoo--70115869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115869Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the sombre intrigue of an ancient house near the Taksali Gate unfolds through the strange dealings of a feeble old man, a shrewd seal-cutter, and two Kashmiri women, amidst whispered fears of magic and the mysterious ailments of a far-off...1108false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-19-the-broken-link-handicapped--70115846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115846Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the curious customs and covert schemes of Indian horse-racing are revealed through the tale of Shackles, a stubborn and singular brute of a horse, whose own way of winning defies conventional training and testing. Against a backdrop of...703false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-20-beyond-the-pale--70115873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115873Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a certain Englishman, Trejago, ventures beyond the conventional confines of his caste and finds himself entangled in the shadowy and secretive life of a young Hindu widow named Bisesa, whose silent world lies behind a grated window in a...790false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-22-a-bank-fraud--70115854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115854Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which we observe the peculiar trials of a young bank manager, Reginald Burke, as he contends with a frail and arrogant accountant whose chronic illness and unbearable temper make for a trying partnership amidst the hot plains of India. The tale...841false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-21-in-error--70115866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115866Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which we observe the troubled plight of a solitary engineer whose secret battle with drink is intricately bound to his reverence for a formidable lady of Simla society, whose influence—real or imagined—offers him a frail hope of redemption. Through...520false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-23-tod-s-amendment--70115847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115847Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a fearless child, Tods, beloved and commanding in the bazaars of Simla, inadvertently influences the drafting of a legislative bill concerning land tenure, revealing the gulf between official intentions and native realities. Observing with a...753false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-24-in-the-pride-of-his-youth--70115868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115868Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young man embarks upon a distant career burdened by youthful ties and the heavy demands of remoteness from home, enduring the silent toll of early responsibility and dashed hopes. As fate and circumstance tighten their grip, he is faced...791false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-25-pig--70115855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115855Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two government men become entangled in a curious and protracted correspondence about the merits and management of pigs in British India, revealing both the absurdities and undercurrents of officialdom. Their interminable debate unfolds with a...879false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-26-the-rout-of-the-white-hussars--70115875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115875Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a certain distinguished cavalry regiment suffers an unprecedented and mysterious disruption under the command of a newly appointed, rather unpopular Colonel, whose rash decisions unsettle the very soul of the troop. As an eerie spectacle...1226false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-27-the-bronckhorst-divorce-case--70115858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115858Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the unsparing chronicler presents the sombre tale of a troubled marriage beset by cruelty and disgrace, culminating in a courtroom drama that exposes the frailties and follies of those involved. Through keen observation and whispered...674false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-28-venus-annodomini--70115859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115859Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the enchanting Venus Annodomini, ever youthful and admired in Simla society, inspires fervent devotion among the young men, especially the earnest but troubled “Very Young” Gayerson. As familial and social ties intertwine, the arrival of her...572false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-30-the-gate-of-a-hundred-sorrows--70115850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115850Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which we enter the dim and tranquil sanctum known as the Gate of a Hundred Sorrows, where the half-caste narrator, steeped in the somnolent haze of opium, recounts the decline of a once respectable retreat founded by the diligent Fung-Tching and...811false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-29-the-bisara-of-pooree--70115857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115857Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a curious and ancient love-charm known as the Bisara of Pooree, a small silver box containing a wooden fish, is revealed to possess potent and perilous powers that only function when stolen, setting in motion events of passion and folly among...687false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-31-the-story-of-muhammad-din--70115867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115867Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a khitmatgar’s innocent son claims a battered polo-ball as his own treasure, setting the stage for a tender, wordless acquaintance that blossoms amidst solitary play and childish creations in the dusty compound. Observed with gentle...444false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-32-on-the-strength-of-a-likeness--70115870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115870Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young man, comforted by a long-standing unrequited love, finds himself unexpectedly face to face with a strikingly similar woman, leading him into a curious and somewhat foolish scheme of mistaken identity and misplaced devotion. His...695false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-34-by-word-of-mouth--70115872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115872Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a solitary Civil Surgeon, having withdrawn from society with his beloved wife, faces the cruel onset of typhoid and the shattering loss that follows, prompting a melancholic journey into the hills that stirs strange and spectral tidings. The...575false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-33-wressley-of-the-foreign-office--70115874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115874Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the austere officialdom of Anglo-India is embodied in Wressley of the Foreign Office, a man whose vast erudition and diligence on native states gain him wide if anonymous respect, until his heart is unexpectedly captured by a flippant young...661false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-tales-from-the-hills-35-to-be-held-for-reference--70115871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115871Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the curious acquaintance of a fallen Oxford scholar, McIntosh Jellaludin, reveals the melancholy dignity and peculiar wisdom of a man who has embraced ruin with a scholar’s mind and a Mahommedan’s faith, living amidst the twilight of the...1059false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-1-part-1--70378930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378930Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a boy of mixed heritage, known among the streets of Lahore as “Little Friend of all the World,” encounters a venerable Tibetan lama seeking the lost River of the Arrow, and the two form a quiet fellowship bound by shared quests and ancient...2238false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-1-part-2--70378929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378929Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a sharp-witted boy and a venerable lama prepare for a pilgrimage through the bustling bazaars and crowded caravanserai of Lahore, forging an alliance that promises adventures beyond the city’s clamour. Amidst beggars, horse-traders, and...2043false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-3--70378931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378931Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a wandering lama and his eager disciple, Kim, journey through the fertile fields near Umballa in search of a mystical River rumored to grant healing and freedom, encountering villagers, an old soldier, and the complexities of human nature...2914false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-2--70378932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378932Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a boy named Kim guides a venerable lama through the bustling, cacophonous world of an early morning train journey, introducing him to a lively and curious company of fellow travellers, their talk weaving tales of faith, caste, and conquest....2353false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-4-part-2--70378933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378933Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a keen-witted lad finds himself in the company of a dignified, strong-willed Hill Rajah’s widow whose sharp tongue and commanding presence animate the days and nights of their pilgrimage, while a serene lama mediates between worldly concerns...1796false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-4-part-1--70378936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378936Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a wandering lama and his bright-faced chela traverse the bustling thoroughfare of the Grand Trunk Road, observing the rich tapestry of Indian rural life and its myriad castes, customs, and peculiar characters. They find solace at a humble...1185false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-5-part-2--70378935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378935Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim, accompanied by his devoted lama, encounters sceptical English officers who plan to send him to a regiment school, whilst the lama wrestles with his own spiritual quest and the sorrow of parting. The boy, caught between two worlds and...1637false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-5-part-1--70378937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378937Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the thoughtful Kim spies a regiment pitching camp and is struck by the emblem of a Red Bull, recalling a mysterious prophecy that touches upon his personal Search. His curiosity leads him into an unexpected encounter with the regiment’s...1333false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-6--70378934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378934Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim, newly discovered and closely watched by soldiers and priests alike, finds himself swept into the strange world of military life and the expectations of a regiment bound for war, while he fends off the discomforts of school and uneasy...2642false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-7--70378941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378941Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the young Kim, caught between the enticing mysteries of the Road and the strictures of formal education, embarks on a journey to St Xavier’s school under Colonel Creighton’s watchful eye, all the while receiving visits and letters from the...2489false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-9-part-1--70378945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378945Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim visits the curious shop of Lurgan Sahib at Simla, a repository of enchanted curiosities and mystical trinkets, and finds himself both challenged and intrigued by strange toys, secretive ceremonies, and a jealous Hindu child apprentice....1619false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-8--70378940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378940Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the boy Kim adopts a new guise and takes service with the horse-trader Mahbub Ali, learning the intricate ways of the road and the subtle dealings of men both honest and otherwise. Amidst adventures and whispered dangers, they journey through...2710false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-9-part-2--70378938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378938Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the youthful Kim finds himself immersed in the curious world of Mr Lurgan’s curiosity shop, learning the art of disguise and discerning the subtle character of visitors, while contemplating the mysterious rewards and dangers of the...1651false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-10--70378948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378948Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim embarks upon a series of adventures and trials, adopting new disguises, learning arcane rites for protection, and receiving gifts that mark his passage into a wider and more secretive world. Amidst the colourful tapestry of India’s...2775false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-11-part-1--70378939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378939Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the solitary Kim, journeying through the bustling spiritual maze of Benares, offers healing and comfort to a distressed family, reflecting his growth beyond mere trickery into the wise disciple of a venerable lama. Together they prepare to...2269false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-11-part-2--70378947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378947Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim, the boy of many disguises and wits, travels by train with the gentle lama and a sturdy Jat man, encountering a shifty Mahratta whose tale of pursuit and peril unfolds amidst smoke and superstition. The journey reveals glimpses of the...1323false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-12-part-1--70378950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378950Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the crafty and intrepid Kim aids a disguised Holy One to elude capture amid the bustling Delhi station, sparking a ripple of unintended consequences that stretch far beyond their immediate flight. Thereafter, the lama and his disciple journey...2141false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-12-part-2--70378949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378949Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim encounters the ever-cunning Hurree Babu, who brings news of distant political intrigues and enlists his aid in the quiet machinations known as the Great Game, all beneath the watchful gaze of a hospitable yet sharp-tongued old lady. As...1817false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-13-part-1--70378942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378942Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the lama and Kim ascend through the vast, rugged heights of the Himalayas, where the elemental air sharpens body and spirit alike and the wild, ancient hills hold their mysterious reverence. Amidst the mountain villages and drifting snows,...1672false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-13-part-2--70378944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378944Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a curious assembly of travellers encounters a venerable lama expounding the Wheel of Life, and a rash act of violence disrupts their uneasy peace, stirring fears and fierce loyalties among the hill folk. The aftermath sees plans forged in...1723false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-14--70378943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378943Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Kim and the lama find refuge in a lofty mountain village after a grievous encounter, where the lama wrestles with deep spiritual turmoil and the slow healing power of the hills, while Kim grapples with the burdens of responsibility and the...2878false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-15-part-1--70378951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378951Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a weary and devoted chela bears the heavy burden of his ailing lama through arduous mountain paths to the plains, encountering the kindness and observant care of local women who tend him back to strength with curious remedies and old-world...1608false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-chapter-15-part-2--70378946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70378946Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a devoted lama recounts his spiritual trials and triumphs as he returns to his young charge, restored in health and spirit, while comrades exchange news of secret maps and close escapes. The boy, feeling both renewed and yet estranged from...2506false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-1-how-the-whale-got-his-throat--70670722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670722Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a very hungry Whale, having devoured all the fish in the sea, encounters a small, clever fish who introduces him to the curious taste of man, thus beginning an extraordinary adventure beneath the waves. Through a remarkable series of events...475false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-2-how-the-camel-got-his-hump--70670719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670719Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a certain obstinate Camel, living aloof in the desert and quite unwilling to lend his strength to Man’s labour, acquires a most peculiar and useful characteristic by the hand of a Djinn. This tale thus unfolds with a gentle lesson about...474false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-4-how-the-leopard-got-his-spots--70670720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670720Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Leopard and the Ethiopian discover that blending with their surroundings is the new cunning way to survive the shifting habits of the animals and the forests of South Africa. They undergo remarkable transformations that teach them how...919false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-3-how-the-rhinoceros-got-his-skin--70670721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670721Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a Parsee man bakes a grand cake on a remote island by the Red Sea and encounters a rather ill-mannered rhinoceros whose skin fits quite snugly. Upon a heatwave, the creature removes his skin like a coat, leading to a most troublesome and...398false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-6-the-sing-song-of-old-man-kangaroo--70670723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670723Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a proud and woolly creature, eager to be unlike any other, seeks the help of mighty gods and finds himself pursued across the vast, sunbaked continent by a tireless and hungry adversary. Through relentless running and hopping, the creature’s...563false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-5-the-elephant-s-child--70670725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670725Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young Elephant, driven by an insatiable curiosity quite unlike the others in his family, embarks on a daring journey to the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River to discover what the Crocodile has for dinner. Along the way, he encounters...1139false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-7-the-beginning-of-the-armadillos--70670730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670730Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a stickly-prickly Hedgehog and a slow-solid Tortoise dwell peacefully by the turbid Amazon until a puzzled Painted Jaguar, unsure how to distinguish one from the other, seeks to capture them by the instructions of his cautious mother. Through...1198false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-8-how-the-first-letter-was-written--70670726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670726Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a resourceful little girl named Taffy, faced with her father’s broken spear and no means to send a message, invents a novel way of drawing pictures upon birch-bark to communicate across languages and distances. This quaint adventure,...1415false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-10-the-crab-that-played-with-the-sea--70670724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670724Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Eldest Magician sets all the creatures of the earth, air, and sea to their proper roles as part of the grand play of the Very Beginning, while Pau Amma the Crab mischievously disrupts the Sea with his own stubborn antics. Through the wise...1488false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-9-how-the-alphabet-was-made--70670729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670729Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a sprightly little girl named Taffimai and her clever father, Tegumai, discover the magic of making sounds visible through simple pictures etched on birch-bark, setting the wheels in motion for a new way to share thoughts without speaking....1446false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-11-the-cat-that-walked-by-himself--70670727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670727Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the wild Man and Woman begin making a home in a cave, forging clever bargains with the animals of the wild—dog, horse, cow, and cat—each responding to the Woman’s magic and kindness in their own characteristic way. The Cat, proud and...1619false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-so-stories-tale-12-the-butterfly-that-stamped--70670728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70670728Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Most Wise Sovereign Suleiman-bin-Daoud and his beloved Queen Balkis encounter a quarrelsome Butterfly couple whose disputes lead to a curious and magical jest beneath the camphor-tree. Through gentle wit and enchanted intervention, they...1479false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-introduction--70695395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695395Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two young siblings, Dan and Una, are granted by a merry and ancient fairy the magical gift to glimpse and converse with figures from England’s distant past, bringing history vividly to life upon the English countryside. Their enchanted...267false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-1-cold-iron--70695392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695392Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two children, Dan and Una, set out at dawn to track the elusive otter along the brook and are soon joined by the mischievous Puck, who reveals the mysterious power and burden of Cold Iron that governs the lives of mortals and folk alike....2132false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-2-gloriana--70695396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695396Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two young sovereigns guard a secret kingdom beneath the leafy boughs of Willow Shaw, where a mysterious lady in a mask unfolds a curious masque of courts and counsels, dancing the shadowy intricacies of queenship and the perilous designs of...2441false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-3-the-wrong-thing--70695390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695390Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which young Dan learns the craftsman’s trade under the watchful eye of Mr Springett and the master mason Hal, discovering that skillful work and honest pride often wrestle with grudges and jealousies among craftsmen. Meanwhile, a ballad recounts...2818false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-4-marklake-witches--70695388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695388Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the quiet arts of milking and butter-making lead Una to a curious acquaintance in Philadelphia, the spirited and responsible daughter of the local squire, who recounts her adventures with a Witchmaster and a delicate French prisoner among the...2686false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-5-the-knife-and-the-naked-chalk--70695387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695387Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two children spend a summer amid the bare, thyme-scented chalk Downs of Sussex, learning from a shepherd the ancient struggles between men and the cunning Beast that prowls the land, and hear the stirring tale of a flint-worker who dared to...2371false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-6-brother-square-toes--70695393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695393Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a lean and lively smuggler’s son named Pharaoh narrates his curious adventures from the decks of a French frigate to the Moravian gardens and Indian reservations near Philadelphia, revealing a world of music, friendship, and the quiet dignity...2817false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-7-a-priest-in-spite-of-himself--70695389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695389Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a wandering musician recounts his adventures mingling with French émigrés, cunning diplomats, and Native American chiefs during the tumultuous years around the American Revolution and Napoleonic rise, weaving tales of commerce, loyalty, and...2876false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-8-the-conversion-of-st-wilfrid--70695391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695391Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a devout priest carries on his midnight service to the solitary attentions of barnyard creatures, and the venerable Archbishop Wilfrid recounts his encounters and trials among the South Saxons, sharing tales of faith, friendship, and the...2271false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-9-a-doctor-of-medicine--70695397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695397Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two children, playing late in a garden, encounter a learned but eccentric physician-astrologer who weaves together tales of stars and herbs, revealing how he fought plague with both celestial knowledge and earthy courage. By the haymow’s dim...2500false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-10-simple-simon--70695386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695386Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a sturdy wood-gang, led by the dependable Cattiwow, undertakes the mighty task of hauling a great oak log destined for shipbuilding, interwoven with the tale of Simon Cheyneys, a humble shipwright and faithful friend to a young and daring Sir...2277false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewards-and-fairies-tale-11-the-tree-of-justice--70695394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695394Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the children, guided by Puck and Sir Richard Dalyngridge, venture into Dallington Forest and encounter tales of old Norman and Saxon history, entwined with the curious presence of a wore-down pilgrim known as Harold of England and the...2756false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-mowgli-s-brothers-part-1--70696073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696073Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a naked man-cub is found in the wolf pack’s cave, stirring a fierce dispute betwixt the wolves and the tiger Shere Khan, and is taken into the fold after the free and ancient Law of the Jungle is called upon. In time, the little cub grows...1244false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-mowgli-s-brothers-part-2-hunting-song-of-the-seeonee-pack--70696071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696071Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a boy reared by wolves and guided by his friends, the panther Bagheera and the bear Baloo, faces the harsh realities of the jungle’s law as the ageing leader Akela’s strength wanes and the fierce tiger Shere Khan stirs dissent among the pack....1625false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-kaa-s-hunting-part-1--70696074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696074Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the young man-cub Mowgli, diligently schooled in the Law of the Jungle by Baloo and Bagheera, finds himself enticed by the chaotic and lawless Monkey People, the Bandar-log, whose wild ways bring him into great danger. His devoted teachers,...2012false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-kaa-s-hunting-part-2-road-song-of-the-bandar-log--70696081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696081Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the man-cub Mowgli is spirited away by the outlawed Bandar-log to their ancient city of Cold Lairs, where he finds their chaotic ways bewildering and restless, while his friends Baloo, Bagheera, and Kaa undertake a daring rescue amidst the...1685false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-tiger-tiger-part-1--70696075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696075Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the man-cub Mowgli, cast out from the wolf pack, ventures into a human village where he must learn to navigate the strange ways, language, and customs of men while never losing the sharp instincts and allegiance of his jungle kin. Amid the...1496false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-tiger-tiger-part-2-mowgli-s-song--70696072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696072Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a clever boy of the jungle devises a cunning plan to trap a fierce tiger by driving a wild herd of buffaloes through a narrow ravine, aided by loyal wolves and his own quick wits. Yet, though he claims his hard-won victory and offers proof to...1138false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-the-white-seal-part-1--70696077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696077Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a remarkable white seal pup named Kotick is born amidst the clamorous battles and bustling crowds of the seal nurseries on the remote island of St. Paul, growing swiftly into the mysteries of the sea and the harsh realities of seal life. As...1602false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-the-white-seal-part-2-lukannon--70696076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696076Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young white seal named Kotick embarks on a tireless quest across vast and perilous seas to discover a safe haven for his fellow seals, where men do not come to hunt and kill. Despite mockery and challenge from others, his courage and...1240false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-rikki-tikki-tavi-darzee-s-chant--70696078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696078Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young and curious mongoose named Rikki-tikki-tavi is rescued by a British family and sets about exploring their garden, where he encounters deadly cobras threatening the safety of the household and nearby birds. With courage and quickness,...2256false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-toomai-of-the-elephants-shiv-and-the-grasshopper--70696080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696080Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young boy named Little Toomai, deeply bound by tradition and kinship to the great elephant Kala Nag, ventures into the wild Garo hills and witnesses the mysterious and magnificent nightly gathering of elephants known as the dance, a secret...2889false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jungle-book-her-majesty-s-servants-parade-song-of-the-camp-animals--70696079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70696079Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the array of camp animals, from camels to mules and elephants, reveal their distinct characters and peculiar ways of enduring the rigours and mysteries of military life under the monsoon’s endless damp. Their conversations, filled with humour...2308false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-how-fear-came-part-01--70697317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697317Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the jungle suffers an unrelenting drought that draws all creatures, friend and foe alike, to one dwindling water source where the ancient Law of the Jungle imposes a solemn truce to sustain the parched land. Amidst the heat and hardship,...1439false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-how-fear-came-part-02--70697323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697323Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the wise elephant Hathi recounts to the assembled creatures the ancient origin of fear in the jungle and the birth of the Law, revealing how the first tiger came to bear his stripes and the secret night when man and tiger hold a tense truce....1368false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-law-of-the-jungle--70697314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697314Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which we are introduced to the ancient and resolute Law of the Jungle, conveyed through the rhythmic teaching of Baloo and framed as the unseen hand that binds the wolves in unity and order. The verses impart wisdom on respect, restraint, and the...276false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-miracle-of-purun-bhagat-part-01--70697316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697316Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a high-caste Brahmin, having risen to the pinnacle of political power and English acclaim, renounces his worldly honours to embrace the humble, wandering life of a holy man, seeking peace and knowledge in the Himalayan hills. Alone and...919false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-miracle-of-purun-bhagat-part-02--70697306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697306Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a venerable holy man takes up residence in a mountain shrine, where he quietly earns the trust and companionship of the wild creatures about him, living in harmony with the changing seasons and the rhythms of the valley below. When a sudden...1181false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-a-song-of-kabir--70697303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697303Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the voice of Kabir sings a solemn and reflective song, weaving themes of renunciation and the search for spiritual truth amidst the world’s fleeting burdens. The verses gently contemplate the journey of one who has forsaken worldly ties to...106false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-letting-in-the-jungle-part-01--70697301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697301Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Jungle stirs with the echoes of old laws and new dangers, as Mowgli, with his wolf companions, confronts the shadow of the Man-Pack that trails them relentlessly. Together they weave songs and silence, outwitting foes through cunning and...1403false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-letting-in-the-jungle-part-02--70697300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697300Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Mowgli returns to the village only to find those he once trusted ensnared by fear and suspicion, and by the cunning and strength of his jungle brethren, he orchestrates their escape through a dark and dangerous night. The Wild Law of the...1369false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-letting-in-the-jungle-part-03--70697309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697309Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Man-cub Mowgli summons the great elephant Hathi and his sons to aid in a calculated campaign to drive the men from their village, invoking the ancient and terrible memory of the Sack of the Fields of Bhurtpore. As the jungle asserts...1471false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-mowgli-s-song-against-people--70697318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697318Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the young jungle-dweller, Mowgli, composes a fierce and vivid chant that summons the wild forces of nature against the encroaching presence of mankind. The song weaves a potent picture of untamed vines and creatures reclaiming the land,...136false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-undertakers-part-01--70697298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697298Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the curious assembly of a jackal, an adjutant crane, and the formidable Mugger crocodile convenes beneath a railway bridge by the river, exchanging tales of survival, cunning, and the relentless passage of time in their village of...1516false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-undertakers-part-02--70697299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697299Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the ancient Mugger of Mugger-Ghaut recounts his remarkable journeys and encounters along the river, reflecting on the strange new machines and curious white-faces that have come to his waters, while the ever-watchful Jackal and Adjutant...1421false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-a-ripple-song--70697313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697313Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a delicate dialogue unfolds between a maiden and a shimmering ripple that speaks with the grave voice of Death, weaving a haunting lament beneath the golden glow of sunset. The ripple’s restless dance and whispered warnings sketch a tender,...111false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-king-s-ankus-part-01--70697311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697311Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Mowgli shares a rare and intimate moment with Kaa, the great Rock Python, as they engage in their evening ritual of wrestling and bathing, and together explore the forgotten depths of Cold Lairs beneath the ancient jungle. Beneath the earth,...1333false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-king-s-ankus-part-02--70697310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697310Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Jungle’s secret treasure and the fearsome White Cobra reveal a tale of greed and death, while the cunning Mowgli, guided by Kaa and Bagheera, navigates perilous paths to lay bare the dark price of man’s unnatural desires. A riddle of...977false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-song-of-the-little-hunter--70697304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697304Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the jungle’s subtle and unyielding presence of Fear is tenderly evoked through the whispers and shadows that haunt the heart of the Little Hunter. The poem paints a vivid picture of nature’s voice and the silent dread that creeps before dawn,...153false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-quiquern-part-01--70697321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697321Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the hardy Inuit people of the far north, led by the experienced hunter Kadlu and his son Kotuko, live their austere lives in relentless communion with the ice and snow, training dogs and hunting seals beneath the solemn aurora. Yet even...1745false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-quiquern-part-02--70697320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697320Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a spirited boy named Kotuko, guided by the mystical tornait, ventures across the treacherous Arctic ice with a silent northern girl to seek the elusive seals that sustain their village, navigating perilous storms and the eerie presence of...1683false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-angutuvaun-taina--70697322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697322Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a hardy band of seal-hunters endure the icy wilderness, their perseverance marked by the bite of frozen blood and drifting snow as they return from the perilous edge of the floe. The chant of their song, rich with the rhythm of the hunt and...122false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-red-dog-part-01--70697308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697308Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Mowgli, settled into the rhythms and friendships of the jungle, rouses the Free People to face a dark and ancient threat in the shape of the relentless dholes, those red hunting-dogs of the Dekkan who bring terror and death upon their...1415false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-red-dog-part-02--70697307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697307Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the wise python Kaa carries Mowgli through the treacherous Waingunga gorge to confront the fierce dhole pack, while the boy cunningly provokes and challenges his relentless pursuers using the subtle laws and cunning of the jungle. As twilight...1395false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-red-dog-part-03--70697319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697319Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a cunning boy leads a furious pack of dholes on a desperate chase through the wild jungle, outwitting them with guile and the aid of the fearsome Little People of the Rocks; a fierce battle ensues by the riverbank where loyalty, courage, and...1362false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-chil-s-song--70697305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697305Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Chil, the cold-blooded kite, sings a sombre and haunting song over the fallen creatures of the Jungle, recounting the end of the great fight and the fate of his companions. The chant, mingling respect with inevitable finality, marks the...147false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-spring-running-part-01--70697312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697312Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Jungle welcomes the arrival of spring with the stirring of new songs and the restless energy of its creatures, yet Mowgli finds himself burdened by an unfamiliar heaviness that even the thrill of the wild cannot shake. Amidst the deep hum...1443false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-spring-running-part-02--70697302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697302Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a restless Mowgli, drawn by the faint glow of the Red Flower, ventures beyond the familiar wilds to a human village where memories and old bonds stir anew. Returning to the Jungle, he wrestles with the inexorable tide of change and the...1144false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-jungle-book-the-outsong--70697315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697315Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the ancient voices of the Jungle—Baloo, Kaa, and Bagheera—entwine their timeless counsel into a haunting song, guiding the wanderer with wisdom, caution, and respect for the Law that governs all. Their words echo through the wood and water,...261false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-1--71881193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881193Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a wayward young gentleman, unaccustomed to adversity and boasting of his wealth, finds himself abruptly cast adrift from the comforts of his luxury liner into the rugged world of a Gloucester fishing schooner. There, amid salty smells and...1726false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-2--71881186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881186Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young gentleman, newly rescued and bewildered, begins the arduous and unfamiliar life aboard a hearty fishing schooner, grappling with rough justice and the rigours of hard work, while learning the ways of the sea and shipboard fellowship....2300false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-3--71881188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881188Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the day unfolds aboard the fishing schooner *We're Here* with the boy Harvey introduced to the rigours and rituals of life on the North Atlantic, from learning to handle a dory to the precise art of fishing under the watchful eye of seasoned...2608false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-4--71881190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881190Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the crew of the schooner "We're Here" pass the time with songs, stories, and talk of superstition as they wait for the sea to settle, while a ghostly, ill-fated vessel named Uncle Abishai drifts ominously nearby, stirring unease among the...2076false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-5--71881187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881187Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which young Harvey learns the rigours and rites of life aboard the schooner We're Here, finding camaraderie, new skills, and tall tales among the fishermen as they navigate the fogs and fish-strewn waters of the Grand Bank. With stories of the sea,...1922false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-6--71881191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881191Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the crew of the schooner engage in the lively and unflinching camaraderie of the fishing grounds, their bickering and tales mingling as naturally as the sea air about them. They endure a tense encounter with a lumbering cattle-boat and a...1193false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-7--71881189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881189Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the fog-bound schooner and its crew grapple with the somber aftermath of a tragic collision on the Banks, while one amongst them is stirred by ghostly memories and whispered prayers that seem to bridge despair and hope. Amidst the daily toils...1048false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-8--71881192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881192Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the We're Here returns to the bustling cod-fishing fleets of the Banks, where a spirited camaraderie and lively banter flourish amidst the dangers and superstitions of the sea. The weather turns tempestuous, stirring both hard work and...2734false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-9--71881194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881194Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the great Harvey Cheyne, weighed down by grief and doubt, receives a mysterious telegram that sets in motion a swift journey across the continent, stirring the wheels of railroads and hearts alike. Upon reunion, a tableau of rugged sea-faring...3015false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captains-courageous-chapter-10--71881185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881185Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which young Harvey Cheyne and his father, Mr. Cheyne, immerse themselves in the ways of a Gloucester fishing community, exploring its mingled ruggedness and quiet dignity while discussing the gravities of education, inheritance, and character...2855false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-1-erastasius-of-the-whanghoa--71895609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895609Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a grizzled ship's cat named Erastasius—part philosopher, part guardian—reveals his audacious role in preserving the steamship Whanghoa amidst treacherous waters and a mutinous steerage. Meanwhile, the sombre confession of a fallen English...714false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-2-her-little-responsibility--71895603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895603Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a man laments a lost love whose sudden remarriage shatters his world and leads him down a spiral of misfortune, all told with a weary candour tempered by whisky and regret. Later, aboard the Madura, the subtle hilarity of a menagerie in...554false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-3-a-menagerie-aboard--71895618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895618Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a keen-eyed man from Manila recounts the capture of a gang of bale thieves, whose careless smoking betrays them amid the shadows of the godown, leading to their prompt capture by the diligent Guarda Civile. Later, the calm and humidness of a...388false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-4-a-smoke-of-manila--71895611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895611Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a seaman contemplates the mysterious and perilous nature of the sea by night, marked by an ominous encounter with a brightly lit passenger steamer and the silent terror of impending disaster. Later, a conversation with a fellow sailor unfolds...453false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-5-the-red-lamp--71895612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895612Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a kindly husband named Lot endures the relentless, if curiously affectionate, assaults of his formidable father-in-law, whose zeal for combat seems boundless and unwearied despite advancing years. Meanwhile, out on the western ranges, the...494false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-6-the-shadow-of-his-hand--71895626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895626Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrative gently unfolds a night on the cattle trail, where cowboys and their herd face a sudden, terrifying storm and a frantic midnight gallop to safety, revealing the rugged bonds between men, horses, and beasts. It then shifts to a...566false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-7-a-little-more-beef--71895607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895607Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which we observe a most particular character named Griffiths, whose obsession with safety and security is both admirable and comically exacting, especially as it concerns his luggage and passports during foreign travel. This tale gently unravels...649false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-8-the-history-of-a-fall--71895615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895615Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a lively troop of soldiers and an eager multitude of children lend their presence to the curious scene of misplaced passports and the ensuing polite disarray within a bustling hotel, all observed with the quiet amusement befitting a British...506false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-9-griffiths-the-safe-man--71895610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895610Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a tumultuous voyage reveals the indefatigable spirit of the ship’s company amid tossing seas, and the raconteur's tales of frontier derring-do unravel the fragile fabric of belief once more. Meanwhile, the relentless struggle against disease...738false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-10-it--71895622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895622Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a disillusioned Englishman debates with the Government of India over lost authority and the inefficacy of bureaucratic boards, while waiting to see if traditional power or new systems will prevail. Subsequently, he recounts the troublesome...525false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-11-a-fallen-idol--71895624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895624Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a spirited horse named Tiglath meets a grim but dignified end, revealing the secret depths of his troubled soul, and a scene unfolds on the hillside where a gruff yet kindly gunner restrains a quarrelsome private in a manner both robust and...425false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-12-new-brooms--71895631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895631Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a seasoned Gunner encounters a troubled, convalescent Private whose recklessness tests the limits of discipline and compassion amid the rugged backdrop of military life. With a quiet authority born of experience, the Gunner wrestles with the...539false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-13-tiglath-pileser--71895623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895623Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a group of men in a sweltering station share grim tales of fever and madness, weaving stories of narrow escapes from death and the peculiar behaviours induced by the intense heat. The narrative drifts from humorous anecdotes to tense domestic...694false913fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-14-the-likes-o-us--71895616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895616Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a watchful narrator recounts the uneasy confinement of a disturbed man named Stovey, whose strange behaviour and secret designs keep his companion on edge, guarded by an ever-vigilant attendant and punctuated by an uncanny, protective...822false914fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-15-his-brother-s-keeper--71895633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895633Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a mysterious grey horse with nutmeg markings haunts the races and riders at Ghoriah, casting a shadow of superstition and suspicion over the once-trusty mare Thurinda, leading to ill-fated encounters and uneasy reckonings among the sporting...1276false915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-16-sleipner-late-thurinda--71895628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895628Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a fierce and convoluted dispute unfolds between rival government departments, revealing the delicate balance of power and the complexities of official rivalries, while a determined woman intervenes with a mixture of resolve and reproach to...1415false916fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-17-a-supplementary-chapter--71895629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895629Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator visits Chautauqua and observes with keen irony the peculiar blend of earnest self-improvement and strict Sabbath observance enforced by denominational fervour, revealing the strange constraints placed upon its visitors. He then...1411false917fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-18-chautauguaed--71895630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895630Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which our observant narrator reflects upon the peculiarities of the white man's attitudes toward the native peoples and labouring classes both abroad and at home, noting the incongruities of earnest convictions divorced from the practical realities...1725false918fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-19-the-bow-flume-cable-car--71895625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895625Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator reflects on the nature of death and society's varied, often superficial responses to it, contrasting the peaceful passing of an elderly architect with the harsh realities faced by many others. Following this sombre meditation, he...606false919fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-20-in-partibus--71895632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895632Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator encounters a series of spirited visitors debating the merits of imagination versus harsh reality in the arts, each claiming to represent a purer or superior creative vision. Whimsically caught in their quarrels, he reflects on...212false920fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-21-letters-on-leave--71895606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895606Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator navigates the curious social rituals of London, attending a bewildering tea-party and encountering a variety of earnest and eccentric young gentlemen, each shaping his reflections on society and solitude beneath the fog. Amidst...2428false921fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-22-the-adoration-of-the-mage--71895605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895605Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator laments the loss of the faithful Kadir Baksh and contends with the incomprehensible ways and noisy habits of his new housemaids, reflecting wryly on the rigid social distinctions and peculiar customs governing servant-master...454false922fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-23-a-death-in-the-camp--71895614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895614Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a curiously villainous servant known only as the Camel is enlisted and transformed by necessity and circumstance, navigating the petty hostilities and curiosities of a London lodging-house with a fierce loyalty and a restless spirit. Amidst...439false923fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-24-a-really-good-time--71895608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895608Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator is visited by the Devil of Discontent, who leads him to a fantastical Limbo where all the literary Characters—those creations of printed stories—reside in a vast and curious realm, awaiting their authors. Here, amid the...561false924fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-25-on-exhibition--71895617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895617Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator, guided by the Devil, ventures through a chaotic realm where literary characters and historical figures mingle in a surreal and often disfigured assembly, reflecting the imperfections of their creators. Amidst this spectacle, he...664false925fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-26-the-three-young-men--71895604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895604Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Mrs. Hauksbee, with a discreet but sharp tongue, navigates a rather undignified public confrontation while maintaining her composure beside Mrs. Mallowe. The narrator, caught in a moment of crimson shame upon witnessing the tangible...627false926fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-27-my-great-and-only--71895621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895621Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator finds himself amongst a gathering of familiar characters from various walks of life, each quietly challenging his understanding of their stories and lives with a gentle but firm insistence that he has not truly grasped their...972false927fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-28-the-betrayal-of-confidences--71895627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895627Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator, amidst a growing sense of despair, turns to his steadfast comrades—Mulvaney, Ortheris, and Learoyd—hoping for loyalty and camaraderie in trying times. Despite the warnings of an ominous presence, the heartfelt bonds forged over...507false928fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-29-the-new-dispensation-1--71895613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895613Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a moment of earnest misunderstanding unfolds amidst the soldiers, revealing the keen observation of a private whose insight cuts through the surface. Meanwhile, the narrator wrestles with a restless discontent, yearning for the restoration of...635false929fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-30-the-new-dispensation-2--71895620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895620Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrator finds himself surrounded by a motley assembly of faltering characters, whose awkwardness and confusion provoke both bitterness and darkly amused reflections. Amid this chaotic scene, the arrival of a genial, rotund figure in a...601false930fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abaft-the-funnel-chapter-31-the-last-of-the-stories--71895619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895619Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Master, embodying the essence of life itself, imparts a grave lesson on the primacy of vitality over shadowy illusions, while the narrator grapples with the restless murmurings of his Characters. Guided by the Devil’s sardonic counsel and...2107false931fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-1--71895704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895704Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two orphaned children, Dick and Maisie, seek refuge from their stern guardian in the innocent sport of pistol-practice along a desolate foreshore, forging a quietly profound companionship amidst their shared hardships. Their youthful...1417false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-2--71895701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895701Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young artist amidst the harsh and dusty Nile expedition earns his first chance as a war correspondent, learning the unvarnished realities of military reporting alongside a seasoned veteran. The uneasy stillness is shattered by a fierce...1264false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-3--71895702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895702Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which our protagonist returns from a distant campaign to find himself lost amid the vivid chaos and unsavoury splendour of Port Said, where he pursues his art and fortune against the tide of hardship and human frailty. Upon reaching London, he...1454false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-4-part-1--71895703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895703Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young artist named Dick relishes the sudden success and financial reward of his work, though he chafes against the compromises demanded by his public and art managers, sparking a lively debate with his more worldly friend Torpenhow. Their...860false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-4-part-2--71895705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895705Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young and audacious artist named Dick faces the scepticism and criticism of seasoned war correspondents, while navigating the shifting tides of his own reputation and soul amidst the foggy streets of London. His chance encounter with...854false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-5--71895715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895715Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Dick, freshly returned and filled with artistic triumph, crosses paths again with Maisie, an equally determined woman striving for success in her own right, and their reunion stirs a complex blend of admiration, rivalry, and reserved...1419false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-6-part-1--71895718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895718Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a young artist named Dick wrestles with the bittersweet pains of unrequited love and artistic mentorship, endeavouring to impart his knowledge to the ambitious Maisie amidst the subdued bustle of a cramped studio. The quiet pressures of...905false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-6-part-2--71895706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895706Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Dick resolves to revive an old companionship with Maisie, enticing her away from her work for a nostalgic excursion through familiar haunts, and their shared past brings both laughter and a tender unrest. Meanwhile, those around them observe...678false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-7-part-1--71895707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895707Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Dick and Maisie sit beneath the gun at Fort Keeling, exchanging earnest confidences about art, love, and the elusive nature of success while the moon rises over the restless sea. Amid wistful tales of distant islands and silent cities, they...1606false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-7-part-2--71895709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895709Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two artists, bound by mutual understanding and the trials of their craft, share candid reflections on the burdens and fleeting triumphs of creative life amidst the stark realities of existence. Their discourse, coloured by affection and sober...754false1010fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-8-part-1--71895713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895713Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which three comrades of art and conviviality gather to discourse upon work, restlessness, and the elusive nature of inspiration amidst the quiet humours of shared rooms and wayward dogs. And the painter, haunted by a spectral vision wrought in...1253false1011fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-8-part-2--71895714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895714Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Dick, restless and wistful, listens to the Nilghai’s stirring sea shanties while his friends urge him towards fresh adventures beyond the confines of London’s stifling chambers. Amid laughter and gentle teasing, he contemplates the pull of...1209false1012fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-9-part-1--71895708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895708Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Dick and Maisie grapple with artistic ambition and rivalry over a challenging picture, the Melancolia, amidst the quiet tensions of their Sunday meetings. Meanwhile, the arrival of a fragile stranger in Torpenhow’s rooms casts a sudden shadow...1048false1013fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-9-part-2--71895717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895717Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a destitute girl named Bessie stumbles into the care of two gentlemen with contrasting views, becoming the reluctant subject of an artist’s portraits and the unbidden companion of their quiet domesticity. As warmth and security begin to work...973false1014fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-10--71895711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895711Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Dick, struggling with a creeping and mysterious affliction of his sight, wrestles with his mounting fears and the fraught presence of those around him, including the intractable Bessie and the distant Torpenhow. Amidst the persistent shadows...1208false1015fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-11--71895716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895716Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a painter wrestles desperately with the ravages of failing sight and the deceptive solace of drink, determined to complete a final masterpiece that captures both defiance and sorrow. Meanwhile, his friend Torpenhow stands vigil, bearing...1370false1016fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-12--71895719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895719Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a trio of old comrades gather in a dimly lit room, wrestling with the restless burdens of friendship, blindness, and duty, as they plot to revive a faltering spirit through a mission of hope and reconciliation. The thunder of distant war...1044false1017fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-13-part-1--71895710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895710Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Maisie wrestles with the mounting frustrations of her stagnant art, the heat of a languid summer, and the silence of one she holds dear, whilst the quiet town of Vitry-sur-Marne offers little comfort beyond its restless moonlit roads....1461false1018fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-13-part-2--71895712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895712Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Maisie discovers the harsh reality of Dick’s blindness and faces the painful contrast between her hopes and the starkness of his condition, stirring a complex tide of pity and despair. Meanwhile, Dick wrestles with his altered circumstances...1016false1019fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-14-part-1--71895721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895721Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a gentleman newly stricken with blindness endures the slow torture of solitude and loss within his chambers, finding small solace in the attentions of a faithful servant and the innocent voice of a child reading foreign news. Through moments...1305false1020fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-14-part-2--71895720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895720Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a kindly encounter rekindles the fragile companionship between a blind artist and a resolute barmaid, set against the dust and disorder of his neglected chambers. Their conversation wends through past grievances and present hardships, as hope...1320false1021fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-14-part-3--71895722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895722Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a blind artist grapples with the destruction of his cherished work by a tempestuous housemaid, leading to a sombre reckoning with loss, love, and the ruin of dreams. Amidst the ruins of his past, he resolves to abandon his former life,...1272false1022fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-15-part-1--71895723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895723Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the trials of sea and desert set the stage for a journey both familiar and fraught, as a man returned to the East seeks passage through the tangled loyalties and dangers of a war-touched land. Amidst the clatter of railway camps and the...1226false1023fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-that-failed-chapter-15-part-2--71895724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895724Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a blind and penniless Englishman secures passage on a fortified desert train, experiencing the gritty spectacle of frontier warfare and the camaraderie of soldiers beneath a starry sky. Venturing alone into the night on a swift and...1103false1024fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-young-men-at-the-manor--72932250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932250Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two children, guided by a sprite named Puck, encounter a noble knight newly arrived from Norman times who recounts the trials of holding a manor and bridging the old customs with the new order in England. Their quiet fishing retreat becomes a...2519false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-weland-s-sword--72932253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932253Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two children, after performing a delightful rendition of a Shakespearean play in a fairy ring, encounter Puck, the ancient and mischievous guardian of English folklore, who reveals the vanished People of the Hills and shares the tale of the...2693false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-old-men-at-pevensey--72932249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932249Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a band of ageing knights, bound by loyalty and the weight of their past, guard the ancient stronghold of Pevensey amid the shifting tides of power and intrigue in a troubled England. Their vigilance is tested by menacing plots and traitorous...3067false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-the-knights-of-the-joyous-venture--72932257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932257Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two children, afloat upon a gentle brook in their tiny vessel, encounter a kindly knight who relates his distant voyage alongside fearless sea rovers through strange lands and perils both real and mythical. Together they muse on the wonders...3238false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-on-the-great-wall--72932248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932248Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a Roman centurion named Parnesius recounts his life on the distant and formidable Wall of Britain, sharing tales of marches, strange allies, and the uneasy peace with the native Picts. Through his eyes, we glimpse the vastness of Empire, the...2605false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-a-centurion-of-the-thirtieth--72932256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932256Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the youthful Una encounters a Roman centurion named Parnesius, who shares tales of his family, military service, and the challenges faced in Britain during Roman times. Together, with Puck’s guiding presence, they wander the woodlands steeped...2189false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-hal-o-the-draft--72932251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932251Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a master craftsman named Hal of the Draft reveals the trials of rebuilding a beloved church in Sussex, weaving tales of local ironmasters, pirates, and secret machinations hidden in the shadow of the belfry. The children listen amidst the...2318false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-the-winged-hats--72932255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932255Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which two steadfast captains recount the weary vigil and strained defence of the ancient Wall under Maximus’s uncertain command, facing relentless foes from both land and sea amidst shifting alliances and imperilled hopes. Their tale unfolds with...2672false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-dymchurch-flit--72932254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932254Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the quiet rhythms of hop-picking life in the Weald are interrupted by the arrival of Tom Shoesmith, whose tales of the Marsh and its mysterious Pharisees spin a curious yarn of old beliefs and unseen troubles lurking beyond the dykes. By the...2160false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puck-of-pook-s-hill-the-treasure-and-the-law--72932252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932252Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the children encounter Kadmiel, a dignified Jew of ancient times, who recounts a tale of secret gold and the forging of law amid the strife of King John’s England, revealing the intricate interplay of power, prophecy, and perseverance. As the...2445false1110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-1-in-ambush--72932303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932303Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which three schoolboys, wary of suspicion, take refuge in the study of natural history as a guise for their escapades, leading to an encounter with a cantankerous landowner and a keeper whose vigilance turns to comic misadventure. Their cunning and...3578false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-opening-poem--72932305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932305Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a band of schoolboys, hardened by stern masters and plain discipline, go out into every quarter of the world carrying the habit of duty above the hunger for applause. The true lesson proves to be not learning but steadfast service, for...188false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-2-slaves-of-the-lamp-part-1--72932304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932304Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the lively Number Five company rehearses its pantomime with irrepressible energy, whilst plotting a mischievous campaign against an officious schoolmaster whose disdain for their antics kindles a series of spirited retaliations. Their...2353false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-3-an-unsavory-interlude--72932312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932312Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which three resourceful boys, harried by the petty enmities and ceremonials of their school life, engage in a subtle campaign of mischief and retaliation involving a most unwelcome and secretive offensive beneath the dormitories. Their exploits,...3463false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-5-the-moral-reformers--72932307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932307Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the young gentlemen of Number Five navigate the delicate art of moral reform amidst the perplexities of school bullying and the peculiarities of masterly habits, all under the watchful and indulgent eye of their chaplain. Together they devise...2523false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-4-the-impressionists--72932308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932308Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the delicate negotiations and unlikely alliances among masters and boys alike reveal the tangled web of schoolboy honour, discipline, and mischief that swirls about Number Five study, where youthful enterprise both fascinates and vexes the...2848false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-6-a-little-prep--72932309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932309Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the school is ruffled by illness and the Head’s mysterious absence, only for him to reappear in unexpected guise, revealing a valorous though unacknowledged deed that wins the boy’s reluctant admiration despite the rigours of discipline....2767false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-7-the-flag-of-their-country--72932306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932306Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a motley band of schoolboys, under the reluctant but devoted eye of their Sergeant, indulge in secret drills and scheming over the formation of a volunteer cadet-corps, all while navigating the scrutiny and expectations of elders and...2670false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-8-the-last-term--72932310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932310Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which three mischievous schoolboys prepare to leave their college, engaging in one last bout of witty rebellion against the pompous Sixth, uncovering secrets and mischief that unsettle the school’s decorum. Their final term is marked by literary...2640false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stalky-co-chapter-9-slaves-of-the-lamp-part-ii--72932311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932311Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the youthful protagonists encounter the mysterious allure of ancient tales and flickering shadows cast by the lamp, weaving a curious spell over their idle hours. Their imaginations stir with whispers of distant lands and forgotten lore, as...2488false1210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-1-in-sight-of-monadnock--72932396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932396Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the traveller arrives in America to find the bright winter sun illuminating the bustling streets of New York before journeying northward to the serene snowscapes of New England, where the stark contrast of lively town life and the austere...1317false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-2-across-a-continent--72932390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932390Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a weary traveller departs the chaotic and imperfectly managed streets of New York to journey across the vast and varied American and Canadian landscape, from the nascent grandeur of St. Paul’s suburbs to the stark, snowbound grandeur of the...1768false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-3-the-edge-of-the-east--72932388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932388Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the awakening harbour of Yokohama reveals a scene both serene and stirring, with the mingling of East and West evident in its streets, gardens, and the everyday life of its people, where the subtle flavours and scents of the East whisper...1485false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-4-our-overseas-men--72932400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932400Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a keen observer sketches the peculiar society of Overseas Clubs scattered from Cape Town to Yokohama, where adventurers, traders, and officials gather amid a colourful blend of languages, customs, and ambitions, embodying the restless spirit...1229false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-6-half-a-dozen-pictures--72932389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932389Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the author contemplates a gallery not confined by walls or glass, but rather spread across the varied and stirring landscapes of the earth, where nature herself provides frame and light; his pictures capture vivid moments of maritime life and...940false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-5-some-earthquakes--72932391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932391Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the natural restlessness of life beneath the Japanese skies is glimpsed through the industrious clatter of tea factories and the unceremonious shaking of an earthquake that reveals the frailties of man in the face of nature’s whims. The quiet...1120false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-7-captains-courageous--72932398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932398Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the rolling expanse of the North Pacific and the restless spirit of the railway invite the traveller into a fresh frontier of Canada and the United States, where new towns rise and fall with the fervour of hopeful pioneers and the clangour of...1078false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-8-on-one-side-only--72932399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932399Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the heat of an American summer transforms towns and countrysides into languid theatres of human endeavour, revealing the restless spirits and unspoken struggles beneath the surface of prosperity and progress. The chapter paints a vivid...1292false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-9-leaves-from-a-winter-note-book--72932409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932409Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the turning of the seasons in New England is observed with a painter's eye, from the delicate onset of spring flowers to the riotous colours of autumn and the stern, silent grandeur of winter's snows and ice. Alongside this natural...1620false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-10-the-road-to-quebec--72932392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932392Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the author voyages across the Atlantic to Canada, observing the troubled state of England and reflecting on the Dominion’s complex heritage and steadfast identity amid political uncertainties. The journey culminates in a picturesque arrival...1053false1310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-12-cities-and-spaces--72932403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932403Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which our narrator embarks upon a grand journey across the Canadian landscape, travelling by a private railway car that offers a glimpse into both the vastness of the country and the intimate details of its cities and countryside. Along the way, he...1142false1312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-11-a-people-at-home--72932408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932408Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a keen observer ventures into the heart of Canadian life, noting the disciplined habits, enduring industry, and temperate ways that mark this young nation amidst its vast and challenging landscape. Amid bustling railways, burgeoning towns,...920false1311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-13-newspapers-and-democracy--72932393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932393Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the nature and evolution of journalism in newly settled lands are discerned as an echo of ancient tribal heralds, serving both to unite distant communities and to safeguard their interests with a curious blend of triviality and necessity. The...1164false1313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-14-labour--72932410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932410Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the matter of Asiatic labour in British Columbia is examined with a discerning eye, revealing a complex and heated dispute where the industrious Chinaman and Japanese worker meet with suspicion and exclusion, while white labourers and...996false1314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-16-mountains-and-the-pacific--72932405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932405Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a journey from the burgeoning cattle-lands of Calgary to the majestic and sometimes capricious Rockies reveals the industrious spirit and natural grandeur of western Canada, alongside the challenges faced by settlers, immigrants, and the land...1144false1316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-15-the-fortunate-towns--72932397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932397Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the author wanders through the burgeoning city of Winnipeg and its embracing Prairie lands, observing the transformation from humble beginnings to a hub of industry, agriculture, and hopeful enterprise, marked by vivid descriptions of modern...1180false1315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-18-sea-travel--72932395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932395Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which an old sea voyage on a single-screw P. & O. steamer is chronicled, revealing the quaint rigours and peculiarities of ocean travel through the eyes of a seasoned traveller. Alongside observations of crew life and colonial justice, the...1058false1318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-17-a-conclusion--72932404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932404Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a reflective traveller muses upon the unique charm and natural splendour of Victoria and other Canadian cities, noting the delicate balance between their English heritage and the vast oceanic surroundings that define them. He then turns his...968false1317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-19-a-return-to-the-east--72932394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932394Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a seasoned traveller revisits the vast and variable East, tracing its subtle boundaries from the lateen sails of the Mediterranean to the bustling streets and ancient waterways of Egypt, observing the mingling of tradition and modern change...1076false1319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-20-a-serpent-of-old-nile--72932402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932402Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the narrative unfolds the intricate and tangled life of modern Cairo, a city replete with conflicting powers, dusty streets, and a society draped in layers of ancient custom and current intrigue. Through a journey from bustling hotels to...1005false1320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-21-up-the-river--72932406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932406Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a leisurely journey up the Nile reveals not only the changing face of Egypt’s ancient land but also a lively tableau of its modern visitors and their earnest conversations on progress and reform. Observing both the agricultural toil enshrined...1152false1321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-22-dead-kings--72932411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932411Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which honest folk, tourists and diggers alike, eke out a curious commerce amidst the sunlit tombs and dusty relics of ancient Egyptian kings, where time and death hold solemn sway beneath the desert sky. Herein, we peer through painted walls and...1115false1322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-24-the-riddle-of-empire--72932401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932401Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the dusty frontier town of Halfa reveals itself as a silent sentinel of past military glories, haunted by the ghosts of campaigns that shaped a land once wild with strife and now slowly stitched into a semblance of order. Observations of the...1109false1324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-travel-letter-23-the-face-of-the-desert--72932407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932407Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the Nile journey reveals the fragile ribbon of life threading its way through the vast, indifferent desert that surrounds it, a realm both enchanting and merciless in its silent dominion. The narrative weaves through haunting landscapes,...981false1323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-recall--72932511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932511Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the enduring spirit of the ancestral land softly calls its scattered children back through the intertwining of memory and nature’s quiet enchantments. The passage breathes the timeless interplay of roots and renewal, where identity and...85false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-an-habitation-enforced--72932512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932512Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a weary American gentleman, displaced by the rigours of business and health, finds himself and his wife transplanted into the mellow, time-worn English countryside, where they explore an ancestral estate steeped in obscure tradition and rural...4357false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-garm-a-hostage--72932514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932514Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a steadfast friendship between a soldier and his remarkable bull-terrier, Garm, is tenderly observed through the trials of separation and the quiet ministrations of loyalty and care. The tale unfolds amidst the backdrop of Indian cantonments...2138false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-power-of-the-dog--72932515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932515Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the unwavering devotion of a dog is tenderly celebrated, and the unavoidable sorrow that follows such affection is sombrely contemplated. The poem reflectively questions the wisdom of risking one’s heart despite the foretold pain, casting a...109false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-mother-hive--72932513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932513Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a bustling hive of bees faces the slow and insidious invasion of the Wax-moth, whose subtle influence and unsettling doctrines spread unrest and deformity among the worker bees. As old traditions clash with new, the colony endures a foretold...2313false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-bees-and-the-flies--72932516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932516Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a well-meaning rustic, inspired by ancient verse, attempts to summon bees by mimicking a sacred ritual involving a bull's carcass, only to incite a very different and unpleasant natural outcome. The tale draws a wry contrast between noble...148false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-with-the-night-mail--72932517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932517Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a night journey aboard the swift and steadfast Postal Packet 162 reveals the delicate art of navigating the tempestuous skies of the North Atlantic, where captains wield their machines with eagle-eyed precision amidst fierce electrical storms...4603false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-four-angels--72932520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932520Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Adam, at rest beneath the budding apple tree, is gently offered the gifts of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire by their respective angels, yet spurns all but the fiery spark that kindles deep within his heart. As he ventures beyond Eden-Wall,...265false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-a-deal-in-cotton--72932519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932519Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a gentleman of the Punjab Police retires to English leisure while his son, an Assistant-Commissioner in a far-flung African Protectorate, wrestles with trials of climate and native custom to cultivate cotton as a hopeful enterprise. Around...2016false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-new-knighthood--72932518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932518Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the forging of a new knighthood is whimsically traced through the voices of jungle heat, patient palms, and the unyielding sun, each claiming a part in the making of a modern-day Sir Galahad. The poem softly conjures the ritual and rugged...96false1410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-puzzler--72932522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932522Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which an earnest and determined colonial Premier visits England in pursuit of a grand and puzzling scheme, finding both the machinery of government and the social graces less accommodating than hoped. Through a curious and whimsical encounter...1660false1411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-puzzler-poem--72932523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932523Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the peculiar and often inscrutable nature of the English mind is observed with a gentle irony, contrasting it sharply with the straightforwardness of the Celt. The narrative delves into the quiet mysteries of English reasoning, their subtle...111false1412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-little-foxes--72932521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932521Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a vigilant Governor endeavours to restore order and prosperity along the Great River Gihon through a curious blend of fox-hunting and justice, marrying ancient customs with modern governance in a far-off Ethiopian province. Yet, as the pack...2701false1413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-gallio-s-song--72932525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932525Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the restless crowd gathers at the judgement-seat, clamouring with tumult and wrath, while the provincial ruler, wearied by the strife of gods and names, chooses to remain indifferent to their holy disputes. Observing that his charge is the...201false1414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-house-surgeon--72932524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932524Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a chance encounter aboard a steamer leads to an invitation to a grand country house where an obscure and pervasive gloom afflicts its inhabitants, entwined with whispers of past tragedy and unquiet spirits. The telling of tales and careful...2967false1415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actions-and-reactions-the-rabbi-s-song--72932526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932526Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a solemn and reflective meditation unfolds, urging the careful tending of one’s thoughts and spirit to prevent the shadows of past sorrow from haunting those who follow. The verse softly contemplates the hidden reach of grief and the quiet...118false1416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-1-rikki-tikki-tavi--74064915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064915Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a curious young mongoose named Rikki-tikki-tavi arrives at an English bungalow and discovers the perils lurking in the garden, including the fearsome cobras Nag and Nagaina. With the assistance of a tailor-bird and a cautious musk-rat, he...2114false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-2-darzee-s-chaunt--74064916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064916Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the melodious tailor-bird Darzee proudly recounts his skilful weaving and lifts his voice in a jubilant song, heralding the vanquishing of a dark menace that once lurked among the roses. His praises rise for the valiant Rikki, the fierce...128false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-3-william-the-conqueror-part-i--74064919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064919Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which the somnolent heat of a parched Indian summer stirs official declarations and restless activity among those charged with facing a spreading famine, revealing the quiet severity and complex human fabric of colonial administration. We follow a...1801false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-4-william-the-conqueror-part-ii--74064921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064921Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a tireless officer, with the cheerful aid of a spirited lady and a few hardy goats, navigates the strange customs and deep sufferings of a famine-stricken district, discovering the curious ways in which people cling to tradition even in the...2451false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-5-wee-willie-winkie--74064924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064924Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a six-year-old scamp, Percival William Williams—affectionately dubbed Wee Willie Winkie—grapples with the peculiarities of military discipline, the mysteries of grown-up affection, and the daring notion of venturing beyond forbidden bounds....1822false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-6-a-matter-of-fact--74064926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064926Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which three journalists, reunited aboard a humble tramp steamer, exchange vivid tales that unravel the mysterious and eerie phenomena of the sea, culminating in an extraordinary encounter beyond the ken of common belief. They grapple with the...1693false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-7-mowgli-s-brothers--74064928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064928Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a brave little man-cub is discovered and taken into the wolf-pack under the protection of a fierce she-wolf and a wise old bear, navigating the laws and dangers of the jungle. As he grows, he learns the ways of his wild brethren and the...3582false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-8-the-lost-legion--74064934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064934Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a covert expedition of resolute soldiers and swift cavalry silently ventures into the shadowy hills of the North-West Frontier to capture a notorious outlaw and his band, unfolding amidst the echo of ancient betrayals and the restless...1562false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-9-namgay-doola--74064936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064936Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a solitary Westerner finds himself amidst the mist-shrouded heights of a tiny Himalayan kingdom, where a dour king grapples with rebellious subjects and the slow politics of mountain life. Amid logging disputes, mysterious red-haired...1401false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-10-a-germ-destroyer--74064939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064939Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which a conscientious Private Secretary endeavours to manage the affairs of the Indian Empire under a languid Viceroy, while a passionate inventor arrives at Simla bearing a curious powder claimed to annihilate cholera germs. The ensuing...637false1510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-11-tiger-tiger--74064941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064941Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Mowgli, cast out from his wolf brethren, ventures into the strange world of men, learning their tongues and customs while wrestling with his own identity between jungle and village life. As he tends the herds and contends with wary villagers,...3028false1511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kipling-reader-story-12-mowgli-s-song--74064944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064944Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Rudyard KiplingIn which Mowgli, the man-cub of the jungle, recounts his fierce encounter with Shere Khan and the turmoil that follows his triumph, caught between the worlds of man and beast. His voice, part boastful, part mournful, reflects the complex feelings of...353false1512full