Jim Weiss: podcast appearances and interviews

Jim Weiss, born on November 24, 1948, in Highland Park, Illinois, is an American children's audio storyteller, book narrator, and author. Since 1989, he has released over seventy audio recordings that include classic and historical books aimed at audiences from preschool to college. His work emphasizes character building and has earned recognition from several industry organizations, including the Storytelling World Award, the Film Advisory Board, the American Library Association, and Parents' Guide to Children's Media. Weiss is known for his expressive retellings of works by Shakespeare, The Three Musketeers, American Tall Tales, Sherlock Holmes, and Aesop's fables. His recordings support educators involved in the classical education movement and have a following among homeschool families and Christian communities. Additionally, Weiss serves as the narrator for the audio versions of Susan Wise Bauer's The Story of the World series. His productions were originally released through Great Hall Productions, founded by Weiss and his wife Randy, under the motto