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This is a podcast about nothing in particular. Each episode is just a slice of life. Most often these will probably be me reading and talking about a story or part of a story, or perhaps reading a poem. I'll be reading only works that are out of copyright - think Project Gutenberg. There will probably be a lot of fables, but I might occasionally find some old sci-fi or classic fiction to throw in. Anything that isn't a short story will just be a piece of the story. I also have occasional thoughts on life in general, or on things like meditation and stoicism. I've also been doing some actor training recently and I may muse on what I'm learning there, or my experiences of different types of theatre, classes and people.

Episodes are not going to be coming out on a regular schedule. Right now this is just a hobby to see where it goes, if anywhere. If there are particular stories you'd like to hear, please let me know. But always bear in mind that I cannot record anything that is covered by copyright.

I do hope you enjoy this journey. If you do, please let other people know about it. And let me know, too :)

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11 episodi
da 16 Novembre 2025
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A Greek Tale of Love

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