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Betrayed by his Samurai Master and forced to leave his home, a wandering Ronin teaches his son how to read through a variety of stories. Listen and Follow every week as he recounts amazing short stories from around the world. Thanks to americanliterature.com Follow us www.bingeonthischannel.com @bingeonthischannel

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    • Feb 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 19m AVG DURATION
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    43rd Night- I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 14:07


    Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic speech, titled I Have a Dream, on August 28, 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as the event of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It galvanized and broadened the appeal of the Civil Rights Movement Find it here: https://americanliterature.com/author/martin-luther-king-jr/essay/i-have-a-dream Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @readingronin bingeonthischannel.com

    42nd Night- Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 15:22


    Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845) is considered one of the most important and influential writings of the abolitionist movement of the early 19th century in the United States. The book details the events of Douglass's life, documenting the cruel brutality and injustice of a slave's life as well as the immorality of slavery itself. https://americanliterature.com/author/frederick-douglass/book/narrative-of-the-life-of-frederick-douglass-an-american-slave/summary Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @readingronin bingeonthischannel.com

    41st Night- The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 18:52


    Our first Edgar Allen Poe story. A classic look at death , deception and deceit! www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    40th Night- The Fly by Katherine Mansfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 16:30


    An old man, A fly and a cold winters day sets of this WWI short story.  Can you find the connection? www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    39th- A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 16:22


    We take a look at a #jimcrow era story about a young boy and his #dark brown dog. www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    38th Nights- The Cactus by O.Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 10:48


    In matters of the #heart, r#eading between the lines is the most #important thing you can do! www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    37th Night-The Story Of An Hour by Kate Chopin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 7:27


    An hour can make all the difference to a women in the 19th century. www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    36th Night - The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 10:10


    The Sniper (is a very popular short story set during the Battle of Dublin, a series of street fights that occurred between June 28th and July 5th, 1922, which marked the beginning of the Irish Civil War. www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    35th Night- The Ice Folk And The Earth Folk by William Dean Howells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 13:06


    #Ohio shows up with a look into it #stoneage past and the mounds left from #centuries gone past www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    34th Night- The Fox And The Pheasants by Aesop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 3:00


    #Quick and #easy #aesop tale www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    33rd Night- A Boy And His Dog by Booth Tarkington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 13:00


    There's nothing like a #boys #imagination and his patience of his #dog  www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    32nd Night- Thirsty Island by Banjo Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 9:25


    Take a sail with Banjo Patterson to an island filled with #drinks #pearls and #goodtimes www.bingeonthischannel.com Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    31st Night- The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:30


    Be nice to everyone even if your the biggest thing in the world. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @threel_bryan bingeonthischannel.com

    30th Night- The Chameleon by Anton Chekov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 9:16


    A Russian take on where and how to place blame. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan bingeonthischannel.com    

    29th Night- The Man In The Moon by L. Frank Baum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:15


    Mother Goose comes to town and tell a tale about the man in the moon. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan bingeonthischannel.com    

    28th Nights- The Child's Story by Charles Dickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:43


    Life is forever for all of us. One way or the other we get to the same destination. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @threel_bryan bingeonthischannel.com

    27th Night- The Gift Of The Magi by O. Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 15:13


    Sometimes a gift is the act of getting a gift. Weird right? Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    26th Night- The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 8:29


    Sometimes Love warms us up in ways fire could ever achieve but sometimes that's not enough Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan 

    25th Nights - Homesick by Sarah Gailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 15:07


    When all you want to do is go home, what will you do to get there? Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    24th Night- A Man Who Had No Eyes by MacKinlay Kantor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 10:02


    A #shortstory about 2 way of handling our lots in life. When life gives you #lemons what will you do with them? Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    23rd Nights- On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning by Haruki Murakami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 11:51


    This is a #lovestory by Haruki Murakami It's pretty good and #short so this one should fit in nicely. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan    

    22nd Night- Smear by Brian Evenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 19:43


    #Wakeup. Do you know where you're at #rightnow? I sure hope so. Hey, whats that over there? Follow: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    21st Night- The Wives Tale by Ursula K Leguin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:32


    Something are't the way that they seem. An #interesting twist on a #classic tale. Follow: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    20th Night- The Real Heroes Are Dead-By James B. Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 63:21


    Published in #TheNewYorker on February 4, 2002 written by @JamesStewartNYT this is a #lovestory about #rickrescorla an American #militaryveteran who was in the South Tower during the #september 11th terrorist attack and saved the lives of 3,700 #MorganStanley employees. But Rick had been a hero far before then and his #story is always worth telling, so that we are reminded of the heroes who surround us every day.  Follow us: @thereel_hawaiianbryan @bingeonthischannel @JamesStewartNYT

    19th Night- Ruthless by William De Mille

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 8:58


    Sometimes #Revenge isn't #worthit even when you know #youareright Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    18th Night- A Walk In The Dark by Arthur C. Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 25:29


    Sometimes the #biggest #adventure is a simple #walkinthedark. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    17th Night- To Serve Man by Damon Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 20:35


    Sometimes #people seem like they have all the #answers but you must be aware of their #motives for sometimes they only care about their own questions and not yours. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    16th Night- Time Enough At Last By Lynn Venable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 16:27


    YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT. Follow us : @bingeonthischannel @thereel_hawaiianbryan

    15th Night- After 20 Years by O Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 10:57


    Two men are schedule to meet after 20 years From one city, into two different paths. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan    

    14th Night- Zoo by Edward D Hoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 6:32


    Short quick story about cosmic perspective and universal capitalism Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_hawaiian

    13th Night- Harvey's Dream by Stephen King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 27:53


    A regular Saturday morning slams their lives when Harvey recounts the half-wit, early stage Alzheimer clouded memories of a terrible dream he had. Follow us on IG: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_bryan

    12th Night- The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 21:25


    A simple #mistake will cost a husband and his #pretty young wife more then they ever #bargained for. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_hawaiianbryan

    11th Night- Nightfall by Isaac Asimov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 88:14


    @thereel_bryan gets his mind blown when he reads "Nightfall", by Isaac #Asimov When a #planetary event causes upheaval to modern civilization, how will anyone remember the cause? It get's #weird. Follow on IG : @bingeonthischannel     

    10th Night: No Way To Paradise by Charles Bukowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:32


    Charles #Bukowski is a weird guy. Listen to @thereel_hawaiianbrayan as drinks at a bar turn in to #sexy time and miniature people get to watch. Like I said, #weird. Follow us IG: @bingeonthischannel Youtube: Binge On This

    9th Night: The Lady Or The Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 17:01


    A simple story. A simple question. The Lady or The Tiger? Follow us @bingeonthischannel and Youtube: Binge On This

    8th Night: To Build A Fire by Jack London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 37:11


    In the story a man goes out into the #yukon and ends up getting closer to the #wilderness then he every expected. Follow @bingeonthischannel    

    7th Night: A Good Man Is Hard To Find by Flannery O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 42:41


    *Caution Some TW/CW are used in this episode. Listeners Discretion is Advised* Flannery O'Connor brings to life a family situation in the 1950s that leaves you wondering if you should ever leave the house to begin with. Follow @thereel_hawaiianbryan @bingonthischannel

    6th Night: The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 25:56


    Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it - Anonymous Follow us on IG: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_hawaiianbryan Youtube: Binge On This

    5th Night: An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 23:56


    It is the tale of a man caught in the middle of the civil war and how quickly like can change if you're not careful. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel Youtube us: Binge On This  

    4th Night: The Landlady by Roald Dahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 24:42


    @thereel_bryan reads a short story by Roald Dahl about an all too friendly Landlady and her new renter Billy. Follow us: @bingeonthischannel Youtube: Binge On This

    3rd Night: Paul Bunyan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 10:26


    Paul Bunyan is a Tall Tale meant to inspire children of all ages to wander the forest every now and then. The legend of the Lumberjack has been around since the 1900's and his origins are still disputed to this day. Listen along as Paul and his blue ox Babe go on adventure after adventure. Follow: @bingeonthischannel @thereel_hawaiianbryan Youtube: Binge On This

    2nd Night: Alan Bean Plus Four By Tom Hanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 21:02


    Bryan @thereel_hawaiianbryan reads "Alan Bean plus Four" by #tomhanks. A quick little story about the simplicity of the impossible and the miracle of space travel. You can check out this story here: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/27/alan-bean-plus-four Follow @bingeonthischannel for more #readingronin

    1st Night - The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 26:07


    Take a seat and listen well young warrior as The Reading Ronin tells you the story of: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, which was first published in the June 26, 1948 issue of The New Yorker. A story of how mob mentality and civic duty come to play in a small unnamed American town.

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