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Stories without Tears
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Stories without Tears

Hosted by Barry Pain · EN · 45 episodes

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Episodes
45
Last ep.
16 days ago
Avg length
5m
Booking Probability™
40
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Listen Score
23
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Virality (30d)
48
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About this podcast

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatility as he explores themes of general fiction, mystery, and humor. In a world that could benefit from a touch of lightness and intrigue, these stories resonate just as much today as they did over a century ago. - Summary by Carolin

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About the host

Barry Pain hosts Stories without Tears, a fiction show with 45 episodes published.

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045 - Not Impervious to Damp

Mar 8, 20262m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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044 - Too Much Self-Help

Mar 7, 20261m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

Show notes

043 - Pull the Right String

Mar 6, 20261m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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042 - George

Mar 5, 20261m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

Show notes

041 - The Curate the Boy and the Bee

Mar 4, 20264m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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040 - The Street of Peril

Mar 3, 20265m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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039 - Blue Roses

Mar 2, 20266m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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038 - Evolution

Mar 1, 20266m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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037 - The Wrong Elixir

Feb 28, 20265m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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036 - The Pig and the Jacoby

Feb 27, 20267m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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035 - Gold

Feb 26, 20267m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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034 - The Worthless Stones

Feb 25, 20266m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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033 - Kind Words

Feb 24, 20266m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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032 - Doing Good

Feb 23, 20267m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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031 - The Love Philter

Feb 23, 20267m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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030 - Omnia Vanitas

Feb 23, 20266m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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029 - For Value Received

Feb 23, 20263m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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028 - The Life of a Bubble

Feb 23, 20265m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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027 - The Philosopher

Feb 23, 20266m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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026 - Appreciation

Feb 23, 20267m

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories by Barry Pain, originally published in 1914. While he is often celebrated for his contributions to horror and supernatural fiction, this volume showcases his versatilit

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25-54
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Stories without Tears is hosted by Barry Pain. The show is categorised under fiction (comedy) and has published 45 episodes.

How many episodes does Stories without Tears have?

Stories without Tears has published 45 episodes.

What topics does Stories without Tears cover?

Stories without Tears regularly covers fiction, comedy. It sits in the fiction category, with a comedy focus.

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