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The Well Told Tale

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About this Podcast:

Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.

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Public web form

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34%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Well Told Tale about?

Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself.

What has The Well Told Tale covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Frankenstein - Part 5 (of 10)" (5 August 2026, 49 minutes), "Frankenstein - Part 4 (of 10)" (3 June 2026, 55 minutes), and "Frankenstein - Part 3 (of 10)" (20 May 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does The Well Told Tale publish?

The Well Told Tale publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 193 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Well Told Tale?

Booking probability for The Well Told Tale is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Well Told Tale requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Well Told Tale's contact route on record: public web form.

About the host

The Well Told Tale is a fiction podcast with 193 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Well Told Tale

    Frankenstein - Part 5 (of 10)

    Aug 5, 202649 min

    An innocent woman has been framed for the murder of Victor’s brother. Victor believes the monster is responsible, but how can he prove it? You can support the channel via our Patreon...

  • Episode #263

    Frankenstein - Part 4 (of 10)

    Jun 3, 202655 minS1

    <p>Victor Frankenstein's monster is missing. After Victor fled from the monster, he suffered a serious illness and was nursed back to health by his friend Henry Clerval. They have just returned from a restorative...

  • Episode #262

    Frankenstein - Part 3 (of 10)

    May 20, 202647 minS1

    <p>Victor Frankenstein has begun his studies in chemistry, which are about to lead him down a dark path...</p><p>You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale </p><p>Books...

  • Episode #261

    Frankenstein - Part 2 (of 10)

    Apr 15, 202642 minS1

    <p>Our story began in the artic, with Dr Viktor Frankenstein chasing a monster. This week Frankenstein is ready to share his tale of how he came to be there... </p><p>You can support the channel via our Patreon...

  • Episode #260

    Frankenstein - Part 1 (of 10)

    Apr 8, 202636 minS1

    <p>In the summer of 1816, at the age of just eighteen, Mary Shelley was visiting Byron at his home in Geneva. The bad weather prompted Byron to challenge his guests to write a ghost story. Shelley's story that night...

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  • Episode #259

    Feathertop

    Dec 10, 202547 minS1

    <p>This week we have a classic American short story by Nathanial Hawthorne. Best known for his novel " The Scarlet Letter". Feathertop was the final story Hawthorne ever published, a moral story about human character...

  • Episode #258

    The War of the Worlds - Part 9 (of 9)

    Nov 12, 20251h 8mS1

    <p>Our nameless hero has escaped and a lot has changed in the two weeks he was confined. What has happened and will humanity survive the invasion?</p><p>Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon...

  • Episode #257

    The War of the Worlds - Part 8 (of 9)

    Oct 15, 202535 minS1

    <p>Our nameless hero and the curate are trapped; their shelter is right next to an alien landing pad. Will they be able to observe the Martians and remain hidden?</p><p>Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon...

  • Episode #256

    The War of the Worlds - Part 7 (of 9)

    Oct 8, 202553 minS1

    <p>Our nameless hero is still in formerly leafy Surrey watching the destruction of London from afar with his new companion the Curate. What's next for our hero's brother? And how much destruction have the aliens left in...

  • Episode #255

    The War of the Worlds - Part 6 (of 9)

    Sep 3, 202542 minS1

    <p>Our hero is in Surrey watching the Alien invasion continue. The Martian assault has intensified, more tripods have landed, and a new poisonous gas is being released onto the streets of London. Panic has overtaken...

  • Episode #254

    The War of the Worlds - Part 5 (of 9)

    Aug 27, 202532 minS1

    <p>The Martians continue to advance, causing destruction everywhere. The British army has disabled one alien tripod, but they are outmatched and outgunned. Where will the Martians strike next? What will our nameless...

  • Episode #253

    The War of the Worlds - Part 4 (of 9)

    Aug 13, 202545 minS1

    <p>Horsall Common is aflame, the Martians have opened fire, and our narrator is fleeing the area. The rest of the world is unaware of the threat, but how long will that last? </p><p>Please support The Well Told Tale on...

  • Episode #252

    The War of the Worlds - Part 3 (of 9)

    Jul 30, 202527 minS1

    <p>Last time the cylinder opened and out came the Martians, their heat rays destroying everything in their path. Our narrator was able to escape, but for how long? And will the British military be able to save the...

  • Episode #251

    The War of the Worlds - Part 2 (of 9)

    Jul 16, 202522 minS1

    <p>In our last episode, an alien cylinder crash-landed in Horsell Common and became a tourist attraction. What will happen when the cylinder opens?...</p><p>Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon...

  • Episode #250

    The War of the Worlds - Part 1 (of 9)

    Jul 9, 202529 minS1

    <p>We begin a new tale, possibly the most important and impactful science fiction novel ever written, The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Since it's publication it has never been out of print and has been adapted into...

  • Episode #249

    Rattle Of Bones

    Jul 2, 202517 minS1

    <p>We have a Robert E Howard short story this week. Solomon Kane is on a mission to rid the world of evil wherever he finds it. What dark magic will our hero encounter in today's tale...</p><p>You can support the...

  • Episode #248

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 11 (of 11)

    Jun 25, 202550 minS1

    <p>In our last episode, our heroes found a mysterious tunnel marked by Arne Saknussemm, whose writings sent our heroes on their journey to the centre of the Earth. They now need to blast their way through, but where...

  • Episode #247

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 10 (of 11)

    Jun 18, 202543 minS1

    <p>What lies ahead for our heroes? In the last episode's finale, they found that the storm had taken them back to their starting point on the raft. Will they make another attempt across the subterranean sea or return to...

  • Episode #246

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 9 (of 11)

    Jun 4, 202545 minS1

    <p>Our heroes have discovered a vast ocean beneath the Earth. They are now on a raft speeding across it. How large is this ocean (or is it a sea?) and will they reach the other side?</p><p>You can support the channel...

  • Episode #245

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 8 (of 11)

    May 28, 202541 minS1

    <p>In our last episode, Axel had fallen and slipped into unconsciousness. He had been separated from the group and was returning to them through sound. Will the professor and Hans find him in time?</p><p>You can support...

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