Humorous Readings and Recitations

Humorous Readings and Recitations

Author: Leopold Wagner Language: English Episodes: 41
Imagine a crowded hall in the late 19th century, the air thick with anticipation as a performer steps to the lectern to share a witty story. That vibrant tradition of shared laughter and literary entertainment is revived in Humorous Readings and Recitations, curated by Leopold Wagner. This audio collection bypasses modern algorithms to return to the simple, enduring pleasure of a well-told tale performed aloud. Each episode is a short escape into clever satire, playful character sketches, and comic observations, all drawn from a rich legacy of performing arts. You’ll hear the wit and rhythm of language crafted for the spoken word, offering a refreshing pause from today’s digital noise. Wagner selects and presents each piece with an ear for timing and charm, highlighting fiction and performances designed purely to delight. Tune in for a dose of intelligent mirth, a reminder that the oldest forms of connection-a story, a voice, a shared chuckle-remain powerfully effective. This podcast is your private seat at a timeless gathering where the only goal is the joy of recitation.
Episodes
031 - Artemus Ward's Visit to the Tower of London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
030 - The Voice of the Sluggard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:05
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
029 - My Friend Treacle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:05
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
028 - The Dream of the Bilious Beadle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
027 - The Wail of a Banner-Bearer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:12
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
026 - The Faithful Lovers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:29
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
025 - A Night with a Stork [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:46
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
024 - My Brother Henry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:13
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
023 - The Walrus and the Carpenter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:07
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…
022 - The Demon Snuffers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:20
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and aut…