Episodes

  • 10 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    10 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    41 mins
  • 09 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    09 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    44 mins
  • 08 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    08 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    45 mins
  • 07 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    07 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    46 mins
  • 06 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    06 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    42 mins
  • 05 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    05 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    47 mins
  • 04 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    04 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    58 mins
  • 03 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling

    03 - Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2025
    Published in 1899, Stalky & Co. by Rudyard Kipling transports readers to an English boarding school nestled in the coastal town of Westward Ho!—a place notable not only for its quirky name but also for its literary origins, inspired by Charles Kingsleys novel. This captivating collection of linked short stories follows the adventures of the titular character, Stalky, alongside his companions, exploring the complexities of adolescence. With Beetle, a character reminiscent of Kipling himself, and Stalky possibly based on Lionel Dunsterville, these tales delve into themes of bullying, violence, and the darker aspects of youth, challenging the idyllic portrayal often found in typical school stories. Edmund Wilsons critique in The Wound and the Bow reflects the profound impact of these narratives, which blend the macabre with the candid realities of growing up. Adapted by Tim Bulkeley from the Wikipedia entry.
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    39 mins