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Here it is: the ghost story for Christmas 2023! A classic tale of terror from the master. This particular story was read by me and beautifully enhanced by the very talented Bethan Briggs Miller, from the Eerie Essex and Spectre of the Sea podcast. She was also a wonderful guest, and you can listen to her episode here. I recommend putting on your headphones, pouring a large brandy and lighting a single candle as  you listen to this.🕯️ Be careful, you may not be alone. Merry Christmas! Image artwork courtesy of Nunkie, the true master of being M.R James. Check out his show here: https://www.nunkie.co.uk/the-mr-james-project and he was kind enough to be a guest, so listen here! Support the show

A big episode today. Jessica is the host of the excellent Dirty Sexy History podcast: https://dirtysexyhistory.com/2021/05/27/new-podcast-streaming-now/ ,  she kindly sat down to talk about her time in her native Minnesota and her university days in Swansea. Talk about a clash of cultures. Mr. James is about to go on PAT leave. If you would like to host the show as a substitute teacher then email [email protected]  Support the show

A live recording of my dog walk, with some spooky tales thrown in. Set to automatically publish one hour after recording. Support the show

I started a podcast club at my new school and we made something in tribute to Uncanny (the kids love it). We were helped out by the nicest man in the world of paranormal showbiz, Danny Robins! This is a short show with some staff sharing their paranormal stories, edited and crafted by the talented members of the club.  Be sure to tune in on the 28th when Mr. James does his autumn ramble.  Support the show

Welcome to Season 5 of Right in the Schoolies!  It's been a long time since I recorded and so I appreciate your patience. Listen to the opening of the show to hear some interesting and exciting news and, if you can help, email me at [email protected] My guest today is a young man who I used to teach (!) and while this makes me feel very old, it was a real pleasure to hear his angle on school as a Gen Z kid. Harry talks about dyspraxia, the rise of A.I, smuggling paintings back from Disneyland and much more.  TW: Harry and I discuss how misogynist figures can and will take advantage of young men, especially in the world of Social Media and Harry also swears like a sailor--he does live by the coast these days.  Support the show

"Our strengths lie in strange places." The Welsh wizard of storytelling talks with Mr. James about his time at school. Follow Owen's brilliant podcasts Time Between Times and Spectre of the Sea to hear more of that wonderful voice.  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/time-between-times-storytelling-with-owen-staton/id1573244734?i=1000616298218 Support the show

As we usher in spring, I bring you an episode from man of the cloth:  Reverend Peter Laws.  We talk about God, headless mutts, and why you shouldn't accept speed from your Geography teacher--the rest is, as they say, "lemon-entry." Support the show

This week Mr. James is joined by Bethan Briggs-Miller from the Eerie Essex and Spectre of the Sea podcast.  Bethan discusses her childhood in South Wales and discusses Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, nice nuns and being haunted by a poltergeist when she was trying to do her homework.  Support the show

"When you trust teachers, I think it's magic." Welcome to Season 4! To kick things off we have the brilliant character actor Paul Clayton who talks about his time at the hallowed Maltby Grammar School.  Listen until the very end... Support the show

Scrooge wakes up to find that he is changed. I hope you have enjoyed my reading of A Christmas Carol; it remains my favourite story and I hope you can keep its message in your heart for those very cold winter nights when all seems bleak. 2022-You were a year like no other. I will miss visiting the Hampshire Bowman pub with my Dad this year but I will be sure to hold my Mum extra tight.  Support the show

No Cockneys were harmed in the making of this episode.  Support the show

Here comes the second of the three spirits. Touch his robe.  Support the show