The Countdown of Monte Cristo

The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily literary escape into Alexandre Dumas’ epic tale of revenge, betrayal, and redemption. Join host Landen Celano as he reads a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo every single day—starting January 20, 2025, and ending January 20, 2029. No commentary, no analysis—just pure storytelling, one piece at a time. Whether you’re experiencing the novel for the first time or revisiting a classic, this daily reading offers a slow-burn immersion into one of literature’s greatest adventures. Subscribe now and count down with us, one passage at a time.

The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 574 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 88.

Unknown Host hosts The Countdown of Monte Cristo, a arts show with 574 episodes published.

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  Episode #582

  The House at Auteuil — Bertuccio Names Villefort (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 43 – Part 7)

  Oct 3, 202614 min

  The Count of Monte Cristo demands that Bertuccio reveal the secret he has guarded for years in the garden at Auteuil. Fearing dismissal more than confession, Bertuccio agrees to speak and identifies the man at the center of his story as Villefort, whose celebrated reputation he denounces as a lie. Intrigued, the Count sits down to hear the full account. The confession is no longer avoidable. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A ⸻ The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

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  Episode #581

  The House at Auteuil — Bertuccio Confesses His Vengeance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 43 – Part 6)

  Oct 2, 20269 min

  The Count of Monte Cristo presses Bertuccio to explain why the house at Auteuil fills him with such terror. Bertuccio admits that his act of vengeance was carried out at this very house, describing the garden, the staircase, and the grave where a child had been buried. Monte Cristo listens without interruption and orders his steward to tell the entire story. The long-hidden confession is finally about to begin. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A ⸻ The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

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  Episode #580

  The House at Auteuil — Monte Cristo Demands the Truth (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 43 – Part 5)

  Oct 1, 202614 min

  The Count of Monte Cristo confronts Bertuccio in the garden, refusing to let his fear and secrecy go unexplained. Invoking the Abbé Busoni’s recommendation and the French law’s punishment for assassination, the Count steadily presses his steward toward an admission. Bertuccio insists he has served faithfully, but his shaken appearance betrays a conscience burdened by the past. The silence between master and servant can no longer hold. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A ⸻ The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

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  Episode #579

  The House at Auteuil — Bertuccio Points to the Garden (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 43 – Part 4)

  Sep 30, 202610 min

  The Count of Monte Cristo presses deeper into the garden at Auteuil despite Bertuccio’s desperate warnings. Under a moonlit sky, the steward tries to steer his master away from one particular spot, finally revealing that it is where a man fell. Monte Cristo dismisses Bertuccio’s fears, but the steward insists that the terrible truth can no longer be hidden. The garden becomes the stage for a long-buried confession. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A ⸻ The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

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  Episode #578

  The House at Auteuil — Bertuccio Recognizes the House (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 43 – Part 3)

  Sep 29, 202610 min

  The Count of Monte Cristo explores the newly purchased house in Auteuil, following a private staircase into the garden. As they descend, Bertuccio’s fear becomes overwhelming. Unable to go any farther, he finally reveals that he recognizes No. 28 Rue de la Fontaine as the site of an assassination that still haunts him. The silence surrounding the house is finally broken. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A ⸻ The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

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