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.
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Red Room Poetry Podcasts
Australia’s leading organisation for the commissioning and creation of new poetry by established and emerging poets as well as students. Our poetic projects and learning programs are created in collaboration with a spectrum of poets, communities, schools and partners for positive impact.
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As we come to the close of 2025 in this episode we feature some of the celebrations held around the world. Hosted by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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In this Episode we feature The Christmas Story as told in Luke Chapter 2: 8 through 16. Read by Kristie Thomas.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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A Visit from St. Nicholas or the Night Before Christmas.
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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. [en.wikipedia.org]It quickly became a cornerstone of American Christmas traditions, shaping the modern image of Santa Claus—a…
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Periwinkle & Penelope Penguins Christmas Adventure
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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 Christmas. Written and read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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Kristianna, Angel of Joy! The Christmas Announcement!
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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.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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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 as Poetry. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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In this episode, we'll present some Christmas poems about the jolly old elf, Santa Claus. Read by Myron Hieronymous ThomasBy Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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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.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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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 features over the past few weeks. We've had downloads from all over the world. With that in mind, we thought we …
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The Harvest Cart Parade, an AI generated Story
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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 bear. And they're riding along in this corn cob that's hollowed out, and it's got wheels on it, and it says…
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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 ThomasBy Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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The First Thanksgiving: “Three Days of Thanks: A Tale of Pilgrims and Wampanoag”
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In this episode we feature an AI created story about the First Thanksgiving. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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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 next poem is called The Pumpkin, and it's by John Greenleaf Whittier, who lived from 1807 to 1892. and the last i…
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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'll notice the distinct difference in life from then to what it is now, including the position of the young…
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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 novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist. His essays, collected in Notes of a Native Son in 1955, e…
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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,By Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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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 in his The Four Million copy. Read by Myron Hieronymous ThomasBy Myron Hieronymous Thomas
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Episode 3: ‘Loss of Aus Biodiversity’ Ali Cobby Eckermann, Stuart Cooke & Professor Sarah Bekessy
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Episode Three of our Extinction Elegies radio series explores cultural connections to Country and wedge-tailed eagles with Ali Cobby Eckerman. Meanwhile, poet Stuart Cooke examines the entanglement of human life with the northern long-nosed potoroo and Professor Sarah Bekessy speaks to ways we might increase sustainability in urban areas.Learn more…
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Episode 1: ‘Island Ecologies’ with Michelle Cahill, John Kinsella and Professor John Woinarski
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In Episode One of our Extinction Elegies radio series, poet Michelle Cahill reflects on the eradication of the King Island Emu, while John Kinsella discusses the demise the Christmas Island Pipistrelle. Island and extinction specialist Professor John Woinarski contextualises these losses and what they mean in the bigger picture of extinctions in Au…
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Episode 2: ‘Art and Science’ with Bruce Pascoe, Mark Tredinnick and Dr Thomas Bristow
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Poet Bruce Pascoe honours the azure kingfisher and Mark Tredinnick laments the plastic seas that swallow species and language, while Dr Thomas Bristow explores the history of the elegy and its role in eco-criticism. --Created by Red Room Poetry with Durham University, Extinction Elegies, invites poets to reflect on losses, endangerment and extincti…
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Hands Disappear Into Wood (Rhyming The Dead) Sam Wagan Watson & Melody Paloma
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The Red Room Company has commissioned 10 Australian poets to create and perform new work inspired by a dead poet of their choosing. Rhyming the Dead poems and interviews with the past and present poets explore ways death permeates life. Interviewed and produced by Maisie Cohen.http://redroomcompany.org/rhyming-dead/radioshow/…
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Chalk is Falling (Rhyming The Dead) Bella Li &Jakob Ziguras
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The Red Room Company has commissioned 10 Australian poets to create and perform new work inspired by a dead poet of their choosing. Rhyming the Dead poems and interviews with the past and present poets explore ways death permeates life. Interviewed and produced by Maisie Cohen.http://redroomcompany.org/rhyming-dead/radioshow/…
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