https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tattlings-of-a-retired-politician--6883005enFictionCopyright Culture and Heritage classicshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c9b73213228622c42f6023ece477da13.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tattlings-of-a-retired-politician--6883005Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:15 +0000Forrest CrisseyCulture and Heritage classicsspreaker26@adfreesounds.comDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...false2c8101d2-9368-5c65-947e-70569c327b42episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hind-swaraj-or-indian-home-rule-mohandas-karamchand-gandhi--74440402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74440402Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:04 +0000Forrest Crissey"Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule" by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is a foundational text that articulates Gandhi's vision for India's self-rule and independence from British colonialism. Through a series of dialogues, Gandhi explores the principles of...12194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-of-a-mummy-and-egypt-theophile-gautier--74388721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74388721Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:57 +0000Forrest Crissey"Romance of a Mummy and Egypt" by Théophile Gautier invites listeners into a captivating exploration of ancient Egypt, blending romance with the allure of its mystique. This timeless tale weaves themes of love and the fascination with the past,...26508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-twain-s-burlesque-autobiography-and-first-romance-mark-twain--74313670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74313670Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000Forrest CrisseyMark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance offers a humorous and satirical look at the author's life, blending autobiography with a playful take on romance. Twain's unique voice and sharp wit shine through as he navigates the...2076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/idomen-or-the-vale-of-yumuri-maria-gowen-brooks--74212993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74212993Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:02 +0000Forrest Crissey"Idomen, or The Vale of Yumuri" by Maria Gowen Brooks invites listeners into a richly woven narrative that explores themes of nature, identity, and the human experience. This timeless tale reflects on the beauty and challenges of life, capturing the...23584falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bindle-herbert-george-jenkins--74152303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74152303Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:14 +0000Forrest Crissey"Bindle-Herbert George Jenkins" invites listeners into a world rich with the reflections of a retired politician, exploring the complexities of a life spent in public service. This audiobook delves into the intricate tapestry of political life,...23790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-of-zorro-johnston-mcculley--74104014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74104014Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:14 +0000Forrest Crissey"Mark of Zorro" by Johnston McCulley is a timeless tale of heroism and justice, featuring the legendary masked vigilante who fights against tyranny and oppression in 19th-century California. This captivating story delves into themes of dual identity,...27297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-bishop-s-carriage-miriam-michelson--74055891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74055891Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:38 +0000Forrest Crissey"In the Bishop's Carriage" by Miriam Michelson invites listeners into a captivating narrative that explores themes of faith, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. This timeless tale delves into the intricacies of life and the choices...19731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bishop-s-apron-w-somerset-maugham--74006378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74006378Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:55 +0000Forrest Crissey"Bishop's Apron" by W. Somerset Maugham delves into the complexities of human nature and the intricate interplay between faith and personal ambition. This thought-provoking narrative invites listeners to reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by its...23701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/irish-idylls-jane-barlow--73954459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73954459Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:38 +0000Forrest Crissey"Irish Idylls" by Jane Barlow invites listeners into a richly woven tapestry of life in rural Ireland, capturing the charm and simplicity of the countryside through vivid storytelling. This collection of tales reflects the enduring spirit of the Irish...30852falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-the-empress-dowager-of-china-katharine-carl--73899813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73899813Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:26 +0000Forrest Crissey"With the Empress Dowager of China" by Katharine Carl offers a unique glimpse into the life and reign of one of China's most powerful women, the Empress Dowager. This compelling narrative captures the complexities of her rule and the cultural...28618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siddhartha-version-2-hermann-hesse--73804984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73804984Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:40 +0000Forrest Crissey"Siddhartha," a profound novel by Hermann Hesse, explores the spiritual journey of a young man seeking enlightenment and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of ancient India, Siddhartha's quest leads him through various experiences, from the...16327falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/demian-the-story-of-emil-sinclair-s-youth-hermann-hesse--73768194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73768194Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000Forrest Crissey"Demian, The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth" by Hermann Hesse explores the journey of a young man grappling with the duality of existence and the quest for self-discovery. Through the lens of Emil Sinclair's experiences, Hesse delves into themes of...20505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-memoirs-and-confessions-of-a-justified-sinner-version-2-james-hogg--73734950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73734950Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:47 +0000Forrest Crissey"Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner" by James Hogg delves into the complex psyche of a man grappling with faith, morality, and the nature of evil. Through a unique narrative that intertwines confession and introspection, the story...31145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yellow-butterflies-mary-raymond-shipman-andrews--73709649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73709649Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:07 +0000Forrest Crissey"Yellow Butterflies" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews invites listeners into a world rich with emotion and introspection. This poignant tale captures the essence of hope and renewal, symbolized by the delicate yellow butterflies that flutter through...4054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-bishop-s-carriage-miriam-michelson--73687237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73687237Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:08 +0000Forrest CrisseyIn the Bishop's Carriage by Miriam Michelson offers a captivating exploration of themes such as faith, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. This timeless narrative invites listeners to reflect on the enduring struggle between...19731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reveries-of-a-bachelor-ik-marvel--73661758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661758Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:55:29 +0000Forrest Crissey"Reveries of a Bachelor-Ik Marvel" invites listeners into a reflective exploration of bachelorhood, weaving together thoughts and musings that resonate with anyone contemplating life’s choices and the nature of solitude. This timeless work captures...24693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brittain-s-ida--73638268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73638268Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:22:58 +0000Forrest Crissey"Brittain's Ida" invites listeners into a poignant exploration of identity and resilience. This engaging narrative delves into the life of its titular character, offering insights that resonate deeply with contemporary themes of self-discovery and the...1946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poems-and-some-satires-of-andrew-marvell-andrew-marvell--73596092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73596092Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:56:55 +0000Forrest Crissey"Poems and Some Satires of Andrew Marvell" showcases the profound and often witty reflections of one of the 17th century's most significant poets. Marvell’s works blend lyrical beauty with sharp social commentary, addressing themes of politics, love,...27333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soldier-s-letters-to-charming-nellie-joseph-benjamin-polley--73558873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73558873Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:22:44 +0000Forrest Crissey"Soldier's Letters to Charming Nellie" by Joseph Benjamin Polley captures the heartfelt correspondence of a soldier as he writes to his beloved, Nellie. These poignant letters reveal the intimate thoughts and emotions of a man navigating the...31049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-lady-ludlow-elizabeth-cleghorn-gaskell--73521956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73521956Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:25:24 +0000Forrest Crissey"My Lady Ludlow" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a compelling exploration of class, gender, and social change in 19th-century England. Through the eyes of Lady Ludlow, the narrative delves into the complexities of aristocracy and the evolving roles...25902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-game-and-the-candle--70102641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102641Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:42 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. 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William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...615anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-the-graft-and-the-gaff--70102637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102637Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:36 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...920anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-at-the-drop-of-the-hat--70102636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102636Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:34 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. 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William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...1296anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-trail-of-the-serpent--70102629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102629Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:27 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...970anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-fights-and-feuds--70102628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102628Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:25 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. 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William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...1047anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-landslides-and-storm-centers--70102625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102625Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:20 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...1346anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-paying-the-fiddler--70102624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102624Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:18 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...1097anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-eleventh-hour-surprises--70102623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102623Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:15 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...604anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-quitters-and-stayers--70102622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102622Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:13 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...706anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-grafters-and-stingers--70102621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102621Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:11 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...622anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-puppets-and-pulls--70102620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102620Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:09 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...650anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-how-the-dear-people-forget--70102619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102619Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:08 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...698anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-a-woman-in-it--70102618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102618Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:06 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...911anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-political-spanks-and-spankers--70102616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102616Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:03 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...681anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-a-million-dollar-bribe--70102615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102615Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:01 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...871anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-parable-of-the-widow-s-mite--70102614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102614Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:56:59 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...605anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-still-hunts-and-stolen-marches--70102613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102613Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:56:57 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. William Bradley, the Ex-Governor and seasoned political veteran, as he shares his humorous political anecdotes with his friend and protege, Ned, who is busy forging his own path back in their home...837anecdotes,career,friendship,humor,letters,mentor,politics,satire,state,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-forward--70102612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70102612Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:56:55 +0000Forrest CrisseyDive into the witty and insightful letters of Hon. 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