- 71
- Episodes
- 10
- Transcribed
- 814
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
About The Great Stories
Is there anything better than being told a good story? Well, yes. Being told one of the truly great stories probably beats it. In this podcast, Trev Downey reads the very best in the genre and discusses them with his guests.
- Publisher
- Trevor Downey
- Category
- arts · arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 14 Oct 2019
- Latest episode
- 6 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
10 of 71 episodes have a transcript.
6 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 71: The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury
29 Dec 2025
Episode 70: The School by Donald Barthelme
3 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 69: The Gospel According To Mark by Jorge Luis Borges
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Episode 71: The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury
Published 6 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I listen to the sound of voices. I make words that I do not understand, but somehow understand. I test the air. What's the matter, Jones? I tilt this head of mine and rest my hands, holding the silver utensils of eating. I feel everything. What do you mean? This voice, this new thing of mine says. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 167 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 647 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100
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- 16
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 67
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