Episodes

We enter the sinister world of Macbeth - a tragedy of ambition, prophecy, guilt, and conscience. With one of the greatest lady villains of all time, this play shows the terrible cost of taking fate into your own hands, whatever it takes. While this one is dark it also does a masterful job of displaying the contrast of the light.

Born on the edge of the American frontier, Crockett grew up hunting, working, and surviving in a rugged, rapidly expanding nation. With little formal education, he still rose to prominence in Congress, through grit, storytelling, and powerful reputation.We trace his journey from backwoods hunter to congressman, where he clashed with then current political policies, standing on principle even when it cost him politically.Finally, we follow him to Texas and the fateful stand at the Battle of t...

It all starts with a treasure map. Let's set sail with Treasure Island - where there's pirates and mutineers and maroons and adventures to be had!Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Thank you for supporting the Good Stories Podcast and independent booksellers!https://bookshop.org/shop/goodstoriespodcast

The Táin Bó Cúailnge is a journey into the fierce, strange, and unforgettable world of ancient Ireland. What begins as pillow talk between a husband and wife sparks a kingdom-wide conflict over a prized bull. Armies march, heroes clash, and the legendary deeds of Cú Chulainn take center stage. Ancient Ireland comes alive in one of the oldest, strangest, and wildest epics in European storytelling.Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Thank you for supporti...

We talk with podcaster and author L.B. Graham about a few of the stories that have shaped his life and imagination. We discuss his work as a hospital chaplain, the mission of his podcast, the experience of world-building in writing fantasy, and the enduring value of great stories, including a quick tour through a few of the best, with Descent into Hell, The Martian Chronicles, and Idylls of the King.Interested in purchasing books? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Thank you for supportin...

This week we're back to the Yorkshire Dales with All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot. This is a wonderful mix of connected stories full of the heartwarming and everyday humor and kindness that makes Herriot's books favorites around the world.

T-Shirt Giveaway - complete the form to enter to win. We'll announce our winners at the end of July 2026. Here's the link: https://forms.gle/vhdywDCABQuCn4jK6What if fairy stories are not an escape from reality, but a way of seeing it more clearly?In this episode, we explore On Fairy-Stories, where imagination, wonder, and truth meet. We discuss how stories can awaken enchantment, offer consolation, and reveal deeper realities, even when they arrive as what Tolkien called "lies breathed throu...

A brilliant mind begins to lose its grip on memory, but not on love, dignity, or identity. This week, we discuss Still Alice by Lisa Genova, a moving and thought-provoking novel that tells a story of what it could be like to live out the diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's. A hard but beautiful story that asks what remains when memory fades and helps us each think about the things we truly want in life.Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Thank you for ...

Book Discussed: The Neverending Story Author: Michael EndeIn this episode, we journey into Michael Ende's beloved fantasy novel, The Neverending Story. We explore the world of Fantastica, the mystery of the Auryn, and the story's deeper themes of imagination, courage, identity, and the power of stories themselves. Perfect for fans of fantasy, fairy tales, and stories about the transformative power of imagination.Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Tha...

Part II of the Neverending Story by Michael EndeBastian enters Fantastica, where every wish he makes comes true and rebuilds the whole world - and himself. As he gets everything he could wish for, he slowly loses something even more precious. We explore the unforgettable characters, the deeper symbolism, and the absolutely beautiful and profound characters and lessons from this story and what it means to truly 'wish' for something.Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link a...