Forward Into the Past

Forward Into the Past

Forward Into The Past is a podcast that brings classic tales of suspense, mystery, science fiction, and fiction from the public domain to the modern listener. Each episode features a full-length story, narrated by host J.C. Rede. The stories featured on Forward Into The Past were originally published in dime novels, story papers, and magazines from the late 1890s to the early 1930s. These stories are a product of their time, and may contain themes, words, and ideas that are no longer considered acceptable. However, they are also a fascinating window into the past, and offer a glimpse into the hopes, fears, and dreams of a bygone era. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or just looking for a good story, Forward Into The Past is a podcast you won't want to miss. New episodes are released every week.

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June 9, 2022 12 mins

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This episode introduces your host, J.C. Rede, and delves into the whys and wherefores of this particular podcast; Sets the goals and defines the journey.

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In this episode we begin narrating the Nick Carter mysteries, starting with The Crime of the French Cafe, as it appeared in the weekly story paper The New York Weekly in 1893. This book is in the Public Domain and not subject to any copyright laws and is free to download at Project Gutenberg

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In this episode, we continue the casefile of Nick Carter and The Crime of the French Cafe, as it appeared in The New York Weekly, published in 1893 by Street & Smith. This story is now part of the public domain. It was taken from the online library at Project Gutenberg website: http://gutenberg.org  and fully available to distribute and download absolutely free.

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This episode features chapters 5 and 6 of The Crime of the French Cafe, which was published in 1893 in the weekly Story Paper, The New York Weekly.
This story was taken from the Project Gutenberg e-book, The Crime of the French Cafe and Other Stories. It is in the public domain, and falls outside of any copyright, and can be distributed freely.

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In this episode, we continue the mystery of The Crime of The French Cafe - and we finally get a few answers.
Or do we?

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In this episode, we listen to the final two chapters of the 1883 Nick Carter mystery: The Crime of the French Cafe. Join us as the mystery is solved, but... whodunit??

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July 11, 2022 32 mins

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This episode begins a new chapter in the Nick Carter Mysteries, Nick Carter's Ghost Story as it appeared in Street & Smith's Magnet Library book, The Crime of the French Cafe and Other Stories - which is available on Project Gutenberg's site to download completely free!

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July 15, 2022 27 mins

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The second episode in Nick Carter's Ghost Story (chapters 3 & 4) further complicate the strange case of the missing jewels. Is our master detective truly stumped? Let's find out!

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July 18, 2022 29 mins

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The mystery continues in this episode.  Is the colonel crazy? Is Millie Stevens behind everything? And who - or what - is actually stealing the jewels? Find out in the next exciting episode!

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July 25, 2022 23 mins

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In this episode, Nick Carter's Ghost Story continues. Will Nick discover who is behind the hauntings at Plummer House? Is Colonel Richmond really being visited by his dead sister? And just who is stealing the jewels? Perhaps all these questions will be answered in this new episode!

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August 4, 2022 28 mins

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And now we arrive at the Finale to Nick Carter's Ghost Story. How are the jewels being stolen? Who is behind this? Is it actually a ghost? Tune in and find out in the last episode of this classic tale of suspense!

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Nick Carter, a detective, is confident that James Nordeck committed a recent bank burglary. Inspector Mallory also points out that Nordeck has a daughter, Nancy, and shows Nordeck's criminal record. Nick informs Mallory that he was tipped off by his old friend Darby Moore about Nordeck's tendency to be cheated by his confederates. Inspector Mallory receives a curious letter, accompanied by a large sum of money,...

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In this episode of 'Forward into the Past,' host and narrator J.C. Rede delves into a thrilling Nick Carter mystery titled 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant,' J.C.  discusses the influence of Victorian melodrama on the writers of Nick Carter mysteries and the societal reception of such storytelling, noting the disdain of aristocratic society for melodramas and dime novels. Desp...

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This episode of 'Forward Into the Past' hosted by J.C. Rede continues the story of Nick Carter in the mystery titled 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant'. The host dives into the historical context of dime novels, emphasizing their accessibility and value to the working class compared to expensive books in an era with limited public library access for working people. The episode ...

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In this episode of 'Forward Into the Past', the host JC Rede continues the serialization of the 1915 Nick Carter mystery, 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant'. The story picks up with Chapter Four, where detective Nick Carter visits the office of Kate Crandall, a public stenographer with lavish tastes and questionable ethics, under the guise of needing her services for his writin...

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In this episode of 'Forward into the Past', host JC Rede continues the Nick Carter mystery series with 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant', picking up at Chapter Five titled 'Patsy Turns Crook'. The story follows Patsy Garvin, Nick Carter's assistant, as he embarks on a dangerous undercover mission, involving a disguise and a cunning plan to infiltrate a bank-rela...

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In this episode of 'Forward Into the Past,' hosted by JC Rede, we delve into the Nick Carter mystery series, specifically focusing on chapters six and seven of 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant.' We follow Nick Carter's assistant, Patsy, as he gets involved in a dangerous situation with Turk McGill, a notorious gangster. McGill enlists Patsy's help to kidnap Kate Cran...

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In this exciting conclusion of 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant,' JC Rede wraps up the story involving a complex bank robbery, a mystery involving a dying man's secret, and several clever detectives bringing criminals to justice. The episode opens with detective Nick Carter and his assistant, Chick Carter, uncovering the identity of the mystery man found dead - James Nordeck, linke...

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October 18, 2022 23 mins

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Just in time for the halloween season, I present to you - Edgar Allan Poe's classic gothic nightmare: The Tell-Tale Heart

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October 24, 2022 21 mins

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In this episode, we offer up the second of two classic tales of the macabre from the master himself, Edgar Allan Poe - and just in time for the Halloween season.

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