Episodes

  • 046 - 7 - As a Weather Prophet The Old Man's Troubles The Fourth of July

    046 - 7 - As a Weather Prophet The Old Man's Troubles The Fourth of July
    Feb 24 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    11 mins
  • 045 - 4 - 6 - Uncle Remus preaches to a Convert As to Education A Temperance Reformer

    045 - 4 - 6 - Uncle Remus preaches to a Convert As to Education A Temperance Reformer
    Feb 23 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    7 mins
  • 044 - 4 - 5 - His Practical View of Things That Deceitful Jug The Florida Watermelon

    044 - 4 - 5 - His Practical View of Things That Deceitful Jug The Florida Watermelon
    Feb 22 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    15 mins
  • 043 - 4 - A Case of Measles The Emigrants As a Murderer

    043 - 4 - A Case of Measles The Emigrants As a Murderer
    Feb 21 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    10 mins
  • 042 - 3 - The Phonograph Race Improvement In the Role of a Tartar

    042 - 3 - The Phonograph Race Improvement In the Role of a Tartar
    Feb 20 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    9 mins
  • 041 - 2 - Turnip Salad as a Text A Confession Uncle Remus with the Toothache

    041 - 2 - Turnip Salad as a Text A Confession Uncle Remus with the Toothache
    Feb 19 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    9 mins
  • 040 - 4 - 1 - Jeems Rober'son's Last Illness Uncle Remus's Church Experience Uncle Remus and the Savannah

    040 - 4 - 1 - Jeems Rober'son's Last Illness Uncle Remus's Church Experience Uncle Remus and the Savannah
    Feb 18 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    12 mins
  • 039 - A Story of the War

    039 - A Story of the War
    Feb 17 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    20 mins