Tales by the Fireside

Hello everyone, thank you for joining me around the Fireside tonight. My name is Joe, and I am here to tell you a story...

Recent Episodes

Feb. 10, 2024

Tales for Everyone - Sherlock Holmes in A Case of Identity

Another beloved tale from our English sleuth. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Published in 1892
Jan. 28, 2024

Tales for Everyone - Paul Bunyan - First Chapter

The first chapter of this beloved American classic tale - Written by James Stevens, 1925
Dec. 19, 2022

Tales for Everyone - Foundation

A short story about heroes and villains and things not always working out. Written by Joe Fireside
Dec. 19, 2022

Wonders by the Fireside - A Matter of Scale - 1 Million Listen Special

Celebrating 1 million listens with some personal musings with the aim of inspiring some thoughts or discussions.
Oct. 22, 2022

Tales for Adults - The Empty House

A creepy tale, to kick off the Halloween Season - For adults only - Written by Algernon Blackwood
Oct. 11, 2022

Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief

A light-hearted tale of ransoms, and retribution. Written by O. Henry.
Sept. 26, 2022

Tales for Adults - The Star

A well-known story by H.G. Wells, published in 1897.
Sept. 19, 2022

Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2

A long overdue Part 2 to Jennie Hall's Viking Tales
Sept. 13, 2022

Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House

A Charles Dickens classic tale, as featured in the Lock and Key Mystery series, edited by Julian Hawthorne.
Sept. 6, 2022

A Message from Joe Fireside

Just a small update about me, my life, and Tales by the Fireside
Oct. 27, 2021

Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 1

Tonight we take a look into a collection of tales taken from the Norse Vikings, and follow the childhood of a young king. Written by Jennie Hall.
Oct. 23, 2021

Wonders by the Fireside - The Legends of the Gods - Part 1

A fascinating look into some of the mythology of the Ancient Egyptians. Written by E.A. Wallis Budge.

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We are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the body goes to sleep, the mind stays up all night, telling itself stories.

- Jonathan Gottschall