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Tales for Everyone - Foundation
Dec. 19, 2022

Tales for Everyone - Foundation

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

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

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Tales for Adults - The Empty House
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

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Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief
Oct. 11, 2022

Tales for Everyone - The Ransom of Red Chief

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

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Tales for Adults - The Star
Sept. 26, 2022

Tales for Adults - The Star

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

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Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2
Sept. 19, 2022

Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 2

A long overdue Part 2 to Jennie Hall's Viking Tales

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Tales for Everyone - The Haunted House
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.

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A Message from Joe Fireside
Sept. 6, 2022

A Message from Joe Fireside

Just a small update about me, my life, and Tales by the Fireside

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Tales for Everyone - Viking Tales - Part 1
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.

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Wonders by the Fireside - The Legends of the Gods - Part 1
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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Tales for Everyone - Sindbad The Sailor
Sept. 3, 2021

Tales for Everyone - Sindbad The Sailor

A world famous sailor features in tonight's nautical Tale for Everyone. Written by an Unknown Author.

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Tales for Adults - Feline Red
Aug. 11, 2021

Tales for Adults - Feline Red

Tonight, we have a sci-fi story of deception and rivalry. Oh, and cats. Written by Robert Sampson

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Patreon Exclusive - Tales for Everyone - A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain
Aug. 8, 2021

Patreon Exclusive - Tales for Everyone - A Bully Boat and a Brag Capt…

An exclusive episode about a slow moving boat as it trundles down the Mississippi. Written by Sol Smith

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Tales for Children - The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep
Aug. 8, 2021

Tales for Children - The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep

Our story tonight is a wonderful look at how we can improve our sleeping habits and improve our quality of life. Written by Gemma Clatworthy

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Tales for Adults - Josephine: A Woman With A Past
Aug. 5, 2021

Tales for Adults - Josephine: A Woman With A Past

Tonight, we have a story of one young girl, battling with a reputation and blossoming into adulthood. Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Tales for Children - Little Snow White
July 31, 2021

Tales for Children - Little Snow White

Tonight, we have an old retelling of a very well known and well loved story. Written by an unknown author

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Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Sacrifices
July 30, 2021

Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Sacrifices

Tonight, we have the next instalment of the fantasy middle grade novel, written by Kristy Brown

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Tales for Children - The Jungle Baby
July 24, 2021

Tales for Children - The Jungle Baby

This Tale for Children is set in India, and follows an evil snake as he tries to trick a small baby. Written by G.E. Farrow

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Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Awakenings
July 22, 2021

Tales for Adults - Kiera's Quest - Awakenings

Part one of book one of the wonderful Kiera's Quest series. A wonderful story of fantasy and destiny. Written by Kristy Brown

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Tales for Everyone - Jack and the Giants
July 17, 2021

Tales for Everyone - Jack and the Giants

Tonight we have an antiquated version of the old family favourite, except with fewer beanstalks. And many more giants. Author unknown

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Meditation by the Fireside - Bad Day Remedy
July 14, 2021

Meditation by the Fireside - Bad Day Remedy

Tonight, we focus on acceptance, and letting go of our bad day.

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Tales for Children - Rhyming Story Collection
July 10, 2021

Tales for Children - Rhyming Story Collection

Tonight, we have a series of short, rhyming stories, all penned by a talented author. Written by Michael Alexander

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Tales for Adults - The Last Evolution
July 7, 2021

Tales for Adults - The Last Evolution

A story of the partnership of man and machine through the future, until one meets its end. Written by John Wood Campbell Jr

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Tales for Everyone - Sadie, A Story About a Girl Who Just Didn't Know
July 6, 2021

Tales for Everyone - Sadie, A Story About a Girl Who Just Didn't Know

A story about a little girl who just did not know, but knew she wanted to know. Written by Andreah Barker

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