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His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_famil...</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_...</a>. (Summary by Mark F. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_famil...</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_...</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Places &amp; Travel"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>944d89e3-b8d9-5be9-a6b2-69fb2a98ebdd</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Bible (ASV) 13 1 Chronicles-American Standard Version</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-asv-13-1-chronicles-american-standard-version--74407513</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6981</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f7db90e8402ce93302bc39bd7d7fd58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daddy-Long-Legs Version 2-Jean Webster</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daddy-long-legs-version-2-jean-webster--74259577</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74259577</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74259577/daddy_long_legs_version_2_jean_webster.mp3" length="130366820" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74230130</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74230130/when_day_is_done_edgar_a_guest.mp3" length="94703462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74136226</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74136226/bible_asv_27_daniel_american_standard_version.mp3" length="34915504" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f7db90e8402ce93302bc39bd7d7fd58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Milton's Minor Poems-John Milton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/milton-s-minor-poems-john-milton--74086406</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74086406</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74086406/milton_s_minor_poems_john_milton.mp3" length="113621840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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The rich language and vivid imagery transport the audience to a world where the sea serves as both a backdrop and a character in its own right, making it a compelling listen for those who appreciate classic literature.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73363355</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:05:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73363355/sea_voyage_john_fletcher_philip_massinger.mp3" length="54732195" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Sea Voyage" by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger invites listeners to embark on a journey through the complexities of human experience, as it explores themes of adventure, discovery, and the trials of life at sea. This timeless tale captures the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Sea Voyage" by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger invites listeners to embark on a journey through the complexities of human experience, as it explores themes of adventure, discovery, and the trials of life at sea. This timeless tale captures the essence of exploration and the spirit of resilience that resonates even today, reminding us of the challenges and triumphs that come with venturing into the unknown. The rich language and vivid imagery transport the audience to a world where the sea serves as both a backdrop and a character in its own right, making it a compelling listen for those who appreciate classic literature.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6835</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f7db90e8402ce93302bc39bd7d7fd58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Robinson Crusoe version 2 - Daniel Defoe - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-version-2-daniel-defoe-part-2--72517429</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72517429</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72517429/robinson_crusoe_version_2_daniel_defoe_part_2.mp3" length="48531791" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5cf48a1-075c-4055-b971-78d11792ce54/e5cf48a1-075c-4055-b971-78d11792ce54.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5cf48a1-075c-4055-b971-78d11792ce54/e5cf48a1-075c-4055-b971-78d11792ce54.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5cf48a1-075c-4055-b971-78d11792ce54/e5cf48a1-075c-4055-b971-78d11792ce54.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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