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The Cultured Bumpkin

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This podcast has
298 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Jake Phillips
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/11/08
Latest episode
2026/09/28
Average duration
25 min.
Release period
22 days

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a Literature Podcast

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O. Henry's A RETRIEVED REFORMATION - Full Short Story Audiobook Reading
2026/09/28
A young bank robber gets a second chance at life after falling in love. Will he keep his nose clean and stay out of prison or will he go back to his old ways? Find out on this full length short story audiobook recording by narrator Jake Phillips. If you enjoy classic literature content, please subscribe and tell a friend! Also, you can subscribe on Youtube for my really long stuff (and really short stuff!)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 To take an audiobook listener questionnaire and to be notified when I upload a new Audiobook (about once a month), check this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuyNzDO8qCrdxClowlJ6xiO4tO6mB9b4R2zLrMl5_1BuIb5w/viewform?usp=header Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM https://captionbolt.com/?atp=theculturedbumpkin If you like to read and/or listen audiobooks, please take this questionnaire to help me know what kind of content bookworms like! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpffZbR2vJcU581T__svngNsPrhIYGcGk6vj7NY7e1_F2j7Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
S.D. Smith | HELMER IN THE DRAGON TOMB | Green Ember Series
2026/06/17
On this episode we talk with author of the Green Ember series, S.D. Smith. We also hear an excerpt from his audiobook version of Helmer in the Dragon Tomb (which I narrated and which is available on Audible and other platforms: https://amzn.to/4eNEzPi ) To read the first book in the Green Ember series, you can start here: https://amzn.to/3S3UbFH You can also find Green Ember books and merch here: https://storywarren.com/ You can follow S.D. Smith on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/sdsmithereens/ If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content (and full length classic audiobooks)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… You can try it out FREE for a week! https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71
Abraham Lincoln | THE BIXBY LETTER | Memorial Day 2026
2026/05/25
Today I hope you'll remember the men and women who have laid down their lives for our freedom. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe for more
Edgar Allan Poe | THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
2026/05/01
Poe's pandemic classic... Read by Jake Phillips on his new mic. Thank you to my Patrons for the upgrade! This will allow me to make more content as summer comes on! If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… You can try it out FREE for a week! https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71
Edgar Allan Poe | THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER | Full Short Story Audiobook
2026/03/09
First published in 1839,, here in audiobook form is Edgar Allan Poe's THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content. You can also subscribe on Youtube to hear full audiobooks, live poetry readings, and audiobook recording livestreams.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… You can try it out FREE for a week! https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 To take an audiobook listener questionnaire and to be notified when I upload a new Audiobook (about once a month), check this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuyNzDO8qCrdxClowlJ6xiO4tO6mB9b4R2zLrMl5_1BuIb5w/viewform?usp=header Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM
Oscar Wilde | A MODEL MILLIONAIRE
2026/03/05
Mary Parkinson joins me to narrate this light hearted, 19th century classic by Oscar Wilde. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  Also, check me out on Youtube for longer, full length classic novels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… You can try it out FREE for a week! https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 To take an audiobook listener questionnaire and to be notified when I upload a new Audiobook (about once a month), check this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuyNzDO8qCrdxClowlJ6xiO4tO6mB9b4R2zLrMl5_1BuIb5w/viewform?usp=header Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM
Bret Harte | THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT | a Western
2026/02/18
A western set in the rugged Sierras of California during the Gold Rush, Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" (1869) is a quintessential example of American Regionalism. It explores themes of hidden virtue, the cruelty of "civilized" morality, and the indifference of nature. Read by Jake Phillips For full audiobooks and short story collections, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin  Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… You can try it out FREE for a week! https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 To take an audiobook listener questionnaire and to be notified when I upload a new Audiobook (about once a month), check this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuyNzDO8qCrdxClowlJ6xiO4tO6mB9b4R2zLrMl5_1BuIb5w/viewform?usp=header Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM If you like to read and/or listen audiobooks, please take this questionnaire to help me know what kind of content bookworms like! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpffZbR2vJcU581T__svngNsPrhIYGcGk6vj7NY7e1_F2j7Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Shirley Jackson | CHARLES | feat. guest narrator Mary Parkinson
2026/02/06
A mysterious boy causes chaos down at the kindergarten. Mary Parkinson guest narrates. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin  To take an audiobook listener questionnaire and to be notified when I upload a new Audiobook (about once a month), check this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuyNzDO8qCrdxClowlJ6xiO4tO6mB9b4R2zLrMl5_1BuIb5w/viewform?usp=header Join The Voice Acting Academy and learn how to make money as a voice actor… You can try it out FREE for a week! https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM If you like to read and/or listen audiobooks, please take this questionnaire to help me know what kind of content bookworms like! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpffZbR2vJcU581T__svngNsPrhIYGcGk6vj7NY7e1_F2j7Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Author Spotlight: Juan Corrigan | Betrayed by Politics
2026/02/04
Author, actor, and military veteran Juan Corrigan joins me to talk about his book Betrayed by Politics. It's available at this affiliate link: https://streamyard.com/7kwj83aptw If you enjoyed this please subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin! To support the show and hear my classic audiobook narrations, check out my Patreon at: patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin
Stephen Leacock | MY FINANCIAL CAREER | with Guest Narrator David Martin
2026/01/23
If you're like me, you say dumb stuff from time to time in unexpected social interactions, and this story is terrifyingly (and hilariously) real. To join David and I in The Voice Acting Academy, here: https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Try it for FREE for a week! It's awesome and we have alot of fun in there. For an ad-free listening experience and to support the channel, consider becoming a Patron! (just $3 bucks a month): https://patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to full audiobooks on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/USgdkwew-r4?si=J5kTcHRa7IsKjVl-
P.G. Wodehouse | THE TRUTH ABOUT GEORGE | Short Story Audiobook feat. Mary Parkinson
2026/01/15
A man with a stutter seeks treatment for it. Featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson for everyone except the narrator and George. If you enjoyed this, please "like" the video and subscribe to The Cultured Bumpkin for more literature content.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Want to learn how to make money as a voice actor? https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM
James Thurber | THE MACBETH MURDER MYSTERY | A Funny Short Story with Voice Actor Mary Parkinson
2026/01/06
A lady misunderstands a "murder mystery" that she picks up in her travels, featuring the voice talents of Mary Parkinson. Classic Thurber humor. Follow Mary on her Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd4qoWXVOMI For full length audiobooks, sleep podcasts, poetry readings, and live readings, check out The Cultured Bumpkin on Youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3tia9JM2y496McAKIBR7A   If you want to support the show, you can join my Patreon for $3 bucks a month and be the first to hear my audiobooks ad-free. Check out the link below! https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Want to learn how to make money as a voice actor? Join us in the The Voice Acting Academy at: https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Also, Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM
A.A. Milne | WINNIE THE POOH | Classic Children's Literature
2025/12/29
Over the Christmas holidays I recorded this lovely little kid's book and thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope you'll check out the rest of it on my Youtube channel! https://youtu.be/PurSUpp_rno To support this podcast and hear audiobooks, short stories, poems, sleep podcast episodes, and audio dramas AD-FREE, join my Patreon (just $3 bucks a month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin Want to learn how to make money as a voice actor? https://www.skool.com/the-voice-acting-academy-4050/about?ref=a064dee7cd9f443eb0bf040b27f72b71 Check out my Book "How To Be A Voice Actor (in 5 Simple Steps)" available at this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dJoczM If you enjoyed this, Please subscribe and tell a friend!
Jane Austen | "Southern" PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - Ch 1 (and an Audio Drama Casting Call)
2025/12/08
Here's chapter 1 of Jane Austen's rom-com masterpiece Pride and Prejudice narrated in American southern. Stay tuned for the audio drama! Hear the whole audiobook for FREE on The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube: https://youtu.be/USgdkwew-r4 Email me for the audio drama audition sides at: [email protected] If you don't have a studio, watch this short video on how to submit: https://youtu.be/HDgl8psd6XQ Check out my voice acting group for a week for FREE at: To support the show, please subscribe and leave a review on whatever podcast platform you found this on! You can also join my Patreon for Ad-fee listening of my audiobooks: https://patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
The Magic of Live Theatre (and Why You Should Try It!) - with Nick Tuckett
2025/12/03
On this episode I had the honor of talking with Nick Tuckett from the UK about the joys of live theatre. Nick is a real rennaissance man with a wide range of genuine interests and a wonderfully broad knowledge base. Til next time in Bath! You can see the video of the conversation, here: https://youtube.com/live/C2LpqLClhhE?feature=share (This is the uncensored version, FYI) You can follow Nick's gym on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Wj5M-pEQS/

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5 out of 5
135 reviews
★★★★★
Jason-G-M 2025/01/29
A Delight
I can’t say enough about this podcast. I love poetry. Jake introduces me to poetry I’ve never heard of or might have come across. It’s a refuge. Thank...
★★★★★
joshrodwrites 2024/03/14
This is the one you need…
Ahhhhh, Jake’s delivery is smoother than the freshly whipped cream up top a generous slice of sweet potato pie. Each episode is sweeter than a tall fr...
★★★★★
Mrs. LNTull 2024/01/02
Articulated
The readings are clear. I can understand each word without the dialects and accents being compromised. It’s a curious entertainment to hear stories an...
★★★★★
The original Jojo yoyo 2023/09/25
The Tell -Tale Heart
Jake - I wish you had been my teacher in high school! Your readings are mesmerizing. I love Edgar Allan Poe, he’s so twisted, as evidenced in this ...
★★★★★
Belinda G66 2023/08/07
Part of my morning routine
Reading a poem a day is good for the soul. And the vocabulary. It wakes me up with art instead of news and haste. My days are better. Thanks, Jake, fo...
★★★★★
Charlotteglass 2023/06/12
My Son is Obsessed and So am I
We started listening to Jake on our school runs. My Tot was pre-k4. Watching him feel the poetry and hearing him tell people about them has been amaz...
★★★★★
Tirzah B D 2023/05/24
Cultured Bumpkin is delicious
Jake has chosen, read and delighted us well, time and time again. Thank you so much!!!
★★★★★
stever1954 2023/05/12
Super Nice
What a super super nice way to dip myself into some casual talk and literary relaxation time!
★★★★★
Estomk 2023/05/10
I love the smell of culture in the morning
I just found this show through a friend who was a guest and I'm definitely going to add it to my podcast rotation!
★★★★★
Luna_rose21 2023/03/22
A wonderful way to expand your mind
I adore this podcast. Your voice is so soothing and I’m learning more about poetry than I did and I’m getting back into reading it again.
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