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As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7070916/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright History Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg</url><title>Ben Hur (Dramatic Reading)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ben-hur-dramatic-reading--7070916</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:20:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>History Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker58@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>3de11a7e-5039-5eb4-8aa4-ac0aff16a5cc</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Men of Iron (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)-Howard Pyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-of-iron-version-2-dramatic-reading-howard-pyle--74052008</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74052008</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:02:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74052008/16959_men_of_iron_version_2_dramatic_reading_howard_pyle.mp3" length="236979866" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>His Last Bow Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-last-bow-some-reminiscences-of-sherlock-holmes-version-2-dramatic-reading-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74025542</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74025542</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:02:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74025542/his_last_bow_some_reminiscences_of_sherlock_holmes_version_2_dramatic_reading_sir_arthur_conan_doyle.mp3" length="196576040" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. 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Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24547</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cyrano de Bergerac (Hooker translation)-Edmond Rostand</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyrano-de-bergerac-hooker-translation-edmond-rostand--74000574</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74000574</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74000574/cyrano_de_bergerac_hooker_translation_edmond_rostand.mp3" length="138030850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17237</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living on Half a Dime a Day-Sarah Elizabeth Harper Monmouth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-on-half-a-dime-a-day-sarah-elizabeth-harper-monmouth--73974189</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73974189</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73974189/living_on_half_a_dime_a_day_sarah_elizabeth_harper_monmouth.mp3" length="36671341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4579</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valley of Fear (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-of-fear-version-4-dramatic-reading-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--73948433</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948433</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73948433/valley_of_fear_version_4_dramatic_reading_sir_arthur_conan_doyle.mp3" length="186585672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23299</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phoenix and the Carpet (version 3 Dramatic Reading)-E. Nesbit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phoenix-and-the-carpet-version-3-dramatic-reading-e-nesbit--73921521</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73921521</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73921521/phoenix_and_the_carpet_version_3_dramatic_reading_e_nesbit.mp3" length="168306904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Our American Cousin (Dramatic Reading)-Tom Taylor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-american-cousin-dramatic-reading-tom-taylor--73894465</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894465</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73894465/our_american_cousin_dramatic_reading_tom_taylor.mp3" length="62805483" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7843</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jessica's First Prayer and Jessica's Mother (Dramatic reading)-Hesba Stretton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jessica-s-first-prayer-and-jessica-s-mother-dramatic-reading-hesba-stretton--73868742</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73868742</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73868742/jessica_s_first_prayer_and_jessica_s_mother_dramatic_reading_hesba_stretton.mp3" length="62772985" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History Plays for the Grammar Grades-Mary Ella Lyng</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-mary-ella-lyng--73845926</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73845926</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:01:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73845926/history_plays_for_the_grammar_grades_mary_ella_lyng.mp3" length="43930005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Knight of the Burning Pestle-Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/knight-of-the-burning-pestle-francis-beaumont-john-fletcher--73832122</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73832122</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73832122/knight_of_the_burning_pestle_francis_beaumont_john_fletcher.mp3" length="76430251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King of Alsander (Dramatic Reading)-James Elroy Flecker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-of-alsander-dramatic-reading-james-elroy-flecker--73805095</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73805095</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:11:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73805095/king_of_alsander_dramatic_reading_james_elroy_flecker.mp3" length="222787707" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Orange-Yellow Diamond-J. S. Fletcher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/orange-yellow-diamond-j-s-fletcher--73762331</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73762331</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:32:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73762331/6210_orange_yellow_diamond_j_s_fletcher.mp3" length="239440771" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. 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Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading) - E. Nesbit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-children-and-it-dramatic-reading-e-nesbit--73321496</link><description><![CDATA[Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading) by E. Nesbit invites listeners into a whimsical adventure where five siblings discover a magical creature that grants them wishes. This enchanting tale explores themes of childhood curiosity, the consequences of desire, and the importance of family bonds. E. Nesbit's storytelling captivates the imagination, reminding us of the joys and challenges of growing up. The timeless nature of this narrative resonates with audiences today, as it encourages reflection on the wishes we make and the lessons learned through our experiences. Experience the charm of this classic story and its enduring relevance in a world still rich with wonder and possibility.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73321496</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:49:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73321496/five_children_and_it_dramatic_reading_e_nesbit.mp3" length="144089839" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading) by E. Nesbit invites listeners into a whimsical adventure where five siblings discover a magical creature that grants them wishes. This enchanting tale explores themes of childhood curiosity, the consequences of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading) by E. Nesbit invites listeners into a whimsical adventure where five siblings discover a magical creature that grants them wishes. This enchanting tale explores themes of childhood curiosity, the consequences of desire, and the importance of family bonds. E. Nesbit's storytelling captivates the imagination, reminding us of the joys and challenges of growing up. The timeless nature of this narrative resonates with audiences today, as it encourages reflection on the wishes we make and the lessons learned through our experiences. Experience the charm of this classic story and its enduring relevance in a world still rich with wonder and possibility.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17993</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ben Hur Dramatic Reading - Lew Wallace - Part 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-hur-dramatic-reading-lew-wallace-part-3--72253929</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72253929</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72253929/ben_hur_dramatic_reading_lew_wallace_part_3.mp3" length="19066088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. 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Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2384</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ben,dramatic,esther,historical,hur,judah,rachel,simonides,travers,wallace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ben Hur Dramatic Reading - Lew Wallace - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-hur-dramatic-reading-lew-wallace-part-2--72253928</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. 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Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72253928</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72253928/ben_hur_dramatic_reading_lew_wallace_part_2.mp3" length="284693964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. 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Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35587</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ben,dramatic,esther,historical,hur,judah,rachel,simonides,travers,wallace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ben Hur Dramatic Reading - Lew Wallace - Part 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-hur-dramatic-reading-lew-wallace-part-1--72253926</link><description><![CDATA[In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is seeking may not be found in the way that he expects. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72253926</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72253926/ben_hur_dramatic_reading_lew_wallace_part_1.mp3" length="283770487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lew Wallace</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. 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Summary by Esther ben Simonides Judah Ben Hur: Rupert HollidayMessala: Matthew TraversBalthasar: ToddHWMelchior: Mark ChulskyGaspar: Donald GilmoreQuintus Arrius: RquadeSimonides: Larry WilsonMalluch: Mark ChulskySheik Ilderim: Ricky of Kokiri, David OlsonJudah's Mother: Kristin GjerløwTirzah: RachelEsther, daughter of Simonides: Esther ben SimonidesAmrah: Vanessa CooleyIras, daughter of Balthasar: Adele de PignerollesNarrator: Adele de Pignerolles, Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, Christine Lehman, Lydia, Mike Justice, Chris Pyle Other roles read by: Esther ben Simonides, Rupert Holliday, Rachel, Rquade, Matthew Travers, Jason J. Fedelem, David Purdy, Elizabeth Travers, Andrew Travers, Kristin Gjerløw, Lydia, Twinkle, Beth Thomas, Leanne Yau, Joseph Tabler, Maggie Travers, Tom Penn, Kathrine Engan, Donald Gilmore, Eddy Sherman, Mary Ann, Mike Harris, David Olson, toadoftoadhall, Charlotte Duckett Proof listening: Esther ben Simonides, Rachel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35472</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ben,dramatic,esther,historical,hur,judah,rachel,simonides,travers,wallace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47e31085b75bda60b35ad05bc6c22890.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
