HER FATHER'S DAUGHTER by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

In this episode, we bring you Lucy Maud Montgomery's charming and emotionally perceptive short story "Her Father's Daughter," a tale that blends humor...

GREATER LOVE by BRAM STOKER

Greater Love by Bram Stoker at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Podcast- Show Notes
Tonight's story comes from a writer we usually associate wit...

FOR THE LOVE OF THE HILLS by SUSAN GLASPELL

Susan Glaspell's "For the Love of the Hills" is a quiet, beautifully observed story about two women whose lives intersect in a city far from the lands...

HER LETTERS by KATE CHOPIN

A locked drawer. A packet of letters. And a husband who suddenly realizes that the woman he thought he knew may have carried a secret powerful enough...

THE BAY COLT LEARNS TO MIND by CLARA DILLINGHAM PIERSON

 
(Gentle, Character‑Building, Spoiler‑Safe)
In this charming tale from Pierson's Among the Farmyard People, a spirited young bay colt beg...

A RESPECTABLE WOMAN and A WIZARD FROM GETTYSBURG by KATE CHOPIN

(Atmospheric, Character‑Driven, Spoiler‑Safe)
In "A Respectable Woman," Kate Chopin explores the quiet, internal conflicts that arise when socia...

THE GARDEN LODGE by WILLA CATHER

(Atmospheric, Character‑Driven, Spoiler‑Safe)
Willa Cather's "The Garden Lodge" is a quiet, beautifully layered story about memory, art, and the...

THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE by MARY WILKINS FREEMAN

In "The Outside of the House," Mary Wilkins Freeman crafts a haunting New England tale built on atmosphere, suspicion, and the subtle dread that grows...

THE LOCKET and THE LADY OF BAYOU ST. JOHN by KATE CHOPIN

In "The Locket," Kate Chopin blends tenderness and tragedy in a Civil War–era tale about love, hope, and the fragile promises people cling to in uncer...

THE WEDDING RING by HENRY VAN DYKE

In "The Wedding Ring," Henry van Dyke once again proves why his stories have endured for generations. With his trademark blend of tenderness, moral cl...

AKIN TO LOVE by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

In this tender and gently humorous tale, Lucy Maud Montgomery turns her eye toward the small dramas of village life — the misunderstandings, the pride...

LOVE ON THE BON-DIEU by KATE CHOPIN

"Love on the Bon-Dieu" was originally published as "Love and Easter" on Oct 30th, 1891, and included in the collection 'Bayou Folk" in 1894. The story...

A DILL PICKLE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD

This story is actually a dialogue between a man and a woman who had once been romantically involved and now find themselves meeting by chance in a sma...

WHITE MAGIC by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

A HAWAIIAN LOVE STORY

The love story of Lolo and Kahikilani from the ancient annals of Hawaii. 
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CHAMPAGNE by ANTON CHEKHOV

Chekhov's story 'Champagne' follows a young railway stationmaster who begins New Year's Eve in a festive, carefree mood. He and his wife open a bottle...

AT TWILIGHT by SUSAN GLASPELL

 We are now bringing three stories a week to 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age! You will find a mix of new and old narrations as Jon comes back to narr...

A BUSH LEAGUE HERO by EDNA FERBER

 Attention: We will now be offering three Gilded Age short stories every week- Sun 12 Noon ET, Wed 4pm ET, Fri 4pm ET, with complete show notes, all n...

THAT HOMETOWN FEELING by EDNA FERBER

Jon is back narrating 3 episodes per week, some old,some new- all great stories! Check out the answer to the question "Who coined the term "Gilded Age...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND: Final Chapters 39, 40 & 41

In this final installment of the Redmond years, the dust of graduation settles only to reveal the true landscape of Anne's future.
Chapter 39: D...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND: (Chap 37) Full-fledged B.A.'s and (Chap 38) False Dawn

In this episode, we reach the bittersweet milestone of graduation and the long-awaited resolution of a years-long courtship. Anne Shirley finally step...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (Chapt 35) The Last Redmond Year Opens & (Chapt 36) The Gardners' Call

In these pivotal chapters of Anne of the Island, the Senior Year energy hits Redmond College. Anne Shirley and her friends return for their final year...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND Chapters 33 (He Just Kept Coming and Coming) & 34 (John Douglas Speaks at Last)

In today's episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, we follow Anne Shirley as her journey is marked by change and growth during her transiti...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 31) Anne to Philippa & (CHAP 32) Tea with Mrs. Douglas

In today's episode of L. M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we rejoin Anne Shirley as she returns to the life of a country 'schoolma'am' at Valley Ro...

'THE SHADOW' VINTAGE RADIO MYSTERY NOW PLAYIING M-W-F AT 1001 GHOST, CHILLER & LOVECRAFT

Join host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of ev...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 29) DIANA'S WEDDING & (CHAP 30) MRS. SKINNER'S ROMANCE

In today's episode, we bring you two chapters.  Join Anne Shirley during a season of profound transitions, beginning with the long-awaited wedding of...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 27) MUTUAL CONFIDENCES AND (CHAP 28) A JUNE EVENING

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Mutual Confidences" and "A June Evening," the girls at Patty's Place share de...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 25) ENTER PRINCE CHARMING & (CHAP 26) ENTER CHRISTINE

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Enter Prince Charming" and "Enter Christine," Anne Shirley begins her third y...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 23) PAUL CANNOT FIND THE ROCK PEOPLE & (CHAP 24) ENTER JONAS

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Paul Cannot Find the Rock People" and "Enter Jonas," Anne Shirley attempts to...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 21) ROSES OF YESTERDAY & (CHAP 22) SPRING AND ANNE RETURN TO GREEN GABLES

In this episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Roses of Yesterday" and "Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables," Anne's journey...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 19) AN INTERLUDE & (CHAP 20) GILBERT SPEAKS

In this pivotal episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "An Interlude" and "Gilbert Speaks," Anne Shirley marks her twentieth birt...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 17) A LETTER FROM DAVY & (CHAP 18) MISS JOSEPHINE REMEMBERS THE ANNE-GIRL

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, Anne Shirley returns home for a winter break that is anything but restful, covering the...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 16) ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIPS

Welcome back to the world of Anne and her college friends! In this episode, "Adjusted Relationships," the girls have finally settled into the beloved...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 15) A DREAM TURNED UPSIDE DOWN

We return today to a story beloved by our listeners, Anne of the Island, written by the accomplished Canadian author, Lucy Maude Montgomery. 
An...

THE BEST SAUCE BY P.G. WODEHOUSE

FALL FAMILY HUMOR AT 1001: Honoring Paid Companions
P. G. Wodehouse's short story, "THE BEST SAUCE," focuses on the difficult circumstances of E...

BLUE REEFERS by ELIZABETH ASHE

I found this gem in a collection called Atlantic Narratives. It was written circa 1915 and tells the story from a little girls point of view as she ge...

THE BEST OF THE GILDED AGE COUNTDOWN #29 - THE ROMANCE OF JEDEDIAH

To celebrate Jon Hagadorn's 10 years of storytelling, we are doing a countdown of the most beloved stories.  This week, #29, The Romance of Jedediah,...

THE BEST OF THE GILDED AGE [THE VILLAGE SINGER]

The Best of the Gilded Age is a countdown episode series of the most beloved stories to celebrate 10 years of storytelling with Jon Hagadorn.  
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND [ANNOUNCEMENT]

Did you know that Jon recently produced his 1001st episode?  To celebrate his 10 years, we are going into the vaults and bringing back the best of the...

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 14) THE SUMMONS

Join us for Chapter XIV, "The Summons," from L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel, Anne of the Island.  As the summer's splendor wanes and the world is ful...