The Radio Reading Room
The Radio Reading Room features the Stories of Americana special Featured Segments feature stories and poetry from some of America's Classic authors, such as, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Emily Dickerson, T.S. Elliot and many more. The program is hosted and stories read by long time broadcast veteran and voice artist Myron Hieronymous Thomas. First aired over WQSA AM radio in Sarasota Florida in 1989 the program fast became a favorite of listeners and participants.
Episodes
17 episodes
The Christmas Story
In this Episode we feature The Christmas Story as told in Luke Chapter 2: 8 through 16. Read by Kristie Thomas.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:50
A Visit from St. Nicholas or the Night Before Christmas.
In this episode we feature the classic poem " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas". The poem was originally titled “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and first published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel newspaper on December 23, 1823
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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6:57
Periwinkle & Penelope Penguins Christmas Adventure
In this episode we feature a Christmas Story written and read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas. Santa, Head Elf Elferdink Jones and Rudolph's grandson Randolph are stranded at the south Pole. It will be up to 2 young Emperor Penguins to help save Ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:10
Kristianna, Angel of Joy! The Christmas Announcement!
In this episode we feature an original poem about the selection of the angel in heaven to proclaim the announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. Written and Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas with special guest Kristie Thomas.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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8:10
More Christmas Poems
In this episode we feature more classic Christmas Poems including I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe,As Joseph Was A-Walking -Santa Claus - Song - The Friendly Beasts,Christmas Carols a...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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18:31
Christmas Poems
In this episode, we'll present some Christmas poems about the jolly old elf, Santa Claus. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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21:32
Customs of Christmas Around the World
In this episode we present more Customs of Christmas around the world including the history of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Candy Canes, and more. All part of the Magic of Christmas, read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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14:01
Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas is a time that holds special memories for young and old. We'll be sharing several Christmas stories, poems, and informational episodes during the holidays. We appreciate all of you who have been downloading and listening to our featur...
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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16:02
The Harvest Cart Parade, an AI generated Story
In this Episode we feature an AI generated story. based on a thanksgiving decoration that is a corn cob, or it's actually resin, but it looks like a corn cob and inside are several different creatures. A raccoon, a squirrel, a hedgehog, and a b...
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Season 14
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Episode 11
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4:59
A Thanksgiving Story
In this episode we feature an original story by Myron Hieronymous Thomas about a family Thanksgiving Dinner that may sound familiar to many this Thanksgiving. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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Season 14
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Episode 10
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17:42
The First Thanksgiving: “Three Days of Thanks: A Tale of Pilgrims and Wampanoag”
In this episode we feature an AI created story about the First Thanksgiving. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.
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Season 14
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Episode 10
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5:40
Thanksgiving Poems
In this episode, we'll share some Thanksgiving poems. beginning with one you might recognize from the song, but by a different name. It's called The New England Boys' Song About Thanksgiving Day and was written by Lydia Maria Child. Our n...
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Season 14
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Episode 9
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12:28
Berts Thanksgiving
In this episode, we share a story written by J.T. Trowbridge. In this short Thanksgiving story, Trowbridge takes us back to 19th century Boston to experience the sharing of the Thanksgiving spirit by two strangers of differing generations. You'...
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Season 14
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Episode 8
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20:48
Why He Carried the Turkey by James Baldwin
In our next few episodes, we'll be presenting some stories that invoke the Thanksgiving spirit, beginning with one of James Baldwin's short stories. James Arthur Baldwin was born August 2, 1924, and died December 1, 1987. He was an American nov...
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Season 14
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Episode 7
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6:03
The Ghost with the Two White Eyes
In this episode, we feature a story written by Myron Hieronymous Thomas based on an old urban legend campfire story. It's called The Ghost with the Two White Eyes. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas,
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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17:33
The Furnished Room by O.Henry
In this episode, we return to the early 20th century for a classic story by O. Henry, The Furnished Room, a grim, short narration by O. Henry, which was published in fragments in 1904. Later, in 1906, it was collected as one whole piece i...
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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20:03
A Ghost Story by Mark Twain
In this episode we continue with our Halloween theme with a classic tale by Mark Twain. Twain's humor comes forth in this 1870s story, A Ghost Story, also known as a Ghost's Tale. The story first appeared in the publication Sketches New and Old...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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26:50
