Những podcast Midnight Library hay nhất (2025)

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Ep 14: The Streak 34:01

13h ago34:01

34:01

The consecutive game streak is not just something that happened with Cal Ripken Jr. The whole, fascinating story involves Lou Gehrig, dozens of aspiring ballplayers, statistical pioneers, and a rollercoaster of emotions, perceptions, and changed minds regarding a record people ignored, ridiculed, and finally, revered.…

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S12 Ep6: The Collyer Brothers - A Handmade Horror 45:06

6d ago45:06

45:06

Welcome to The Midnight Library, Dear Guest! We hope you notice how freely you can move about...within the cordoned-off areas. Tonight we have something just a little different for you, the story of The Collyer Brothers. If you've never heard of them, you're in for a treat, sort of. If you have heard of them, please don't alarm the others. Without …

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – L. Frank Baum | Full Audiobook | Classic Children’s Fantasy 3:51:04

19d ago3:51:04

3:51:04

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – L. Frank Baum | Full Audiobook | Classic Children’s Fantasy Follow Dorothy, Toto, and their unforgettable companions — the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion — as they journey through the magical land of Oz in search of courage, heart, wisdom, and a way home. First published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by…

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Ep 13: Why Didn't He Just Try? 36:23

9d ago36:23

36:23

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis is known in baseball history as the man who saved baseball, the man who took charge, and acted. But he is also known as the man who did nothing in some of the biggest issues to ever occur in the major leagues? Was he a man who intentionally stood in the way of human rights and progress, or was he simply a man of his ti…

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Ep 12: Here Comes The Judge 37:45

16d ago37:45

37:45

In the second part of this 3-part series, I dive into Kenesaw Mountain Landis’ transition from federal judge to first baseball commissioner, and what happens when the judge gets down to business. Lives will be destroyed. More conspiracies uncovered. But while he’s cleaning up baseball, Landis is also willfully preventing millions of Americans from …

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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 6:02:00

19d ago6:02:00

6:02:00

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is one of the most influential and controversial novels of the 20th century. Narrated by the unforgettable Holden Caulfield, the story captures the raw confusion, alienation, and irony of teenage life in post-war America. 📚 Genre: Coming-of-Age, Modern Classic, Literary Fiction 🗽 Set in: 1950s New York…

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 8:40:13

19d ago8:40:13

8:40:13

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a timeless classic of American literature. Set in the racially divided South of the 1930s, the novel follows young Scout Finch as she witnesses her father, Atticus, defend an innocent Black man falsely accused of a terrible crime. Through innocence, injustice, and moral courage, this story explores the deep ro…

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S12 Ep5: The North Berwick Witch Trials 39:31

20d ago39:31

39:31

Our reading this evening is issued with a rare "Heartbreak Warning" It tells the story of how one young man's obsession influenced the governing of his country, and gave unchecked power to the courts who worked in partnership with the church in order to ruin the lives of countless innocent people, primarily women, by first accusing them of witchcra…

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Ep 11: The Commissioner Who Would be King 37:40

28d ago37:40

37:40

For all the known controversies and unbelievable stories surrounding Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, there are just as many mysteries. In this episode, I dig into the origin story of the man who shaped baseball like no other commissioner in the history of the game.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S12 Ep4: The Midnight Toast: A Story About You 55:19

1M ago55:19

55:19

Honestly, we don't know what you were thinking, or, how what supposedly happened actually did. You're usually so careful and follow Miranda's instructions to the letter. But, these things do happen...from time to time...for some unknown reason. Join us tonight as YOU become lost in The Midnight Library and have the most bizarre evening that you've …

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Bonus Episode: Author and journalist Scott Miller stops by the library 49:12

1M ago49:12

49:12

I sit down with Scott Miller to discuss his new book about the relevance of managers, fifty years ago, and today. I love the overlooked and misunderstood parts of the game, and during our conversation, Scott Miller does not disappoint.Bởi bendavidorlando

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Ep. 10: The Secret History of Night Baseball 32:14

1M ago32:14

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In this episode, I uncover some hidden stories and unforeseen outcomes of night games in Major League Baseball, including a son who learned, after his father’s death, how integral his father had been in the development of lights in the game.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S12 Ep3: The Witch's Wheel of the Year 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

Have you ever heard of "The Turning of the Wheel"? If not, you are missing out on an ancient and beloved calendar that encourages bonfires, music, bathing, planting, baking bread, and finding romance! Oh and also holding a dinner for the dead. Join us tonight in The Reading Room to hear all about the 8 old-fashioned festivals that anyone can take p…

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Ep. 9: The Game that Feared the Dark 30:44

2M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode, I dig into the question, why did it take Major League Baseball 55 years to introduce the night game, when the first night game actually occurred in 1880? I’ll explore the reasons, and the overlooked consequences to millions of fans.Bởi bendavidorlando

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Ep. 8: The Haunted Game 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

What do hauntings look like in baseball, and where are ghosts most entrenched? In this episode, I answer these questions, and I explore some of the fascinating, overlooked elements of the most well known curse in baseball history.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S12 Ep2: A Belfry of Bats! 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

Welcome bat lovers! And future bat lovers! We have great faith that once you get to know bats... well, you'll find they're even more creepy and mysterious than you imagined. Please swoop down on The Hospitality Tray to snap up your treats and find your favorite seat because tonight it's all about The Goth Butterflies of the Night, BATS! Special Tha…

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Ep. 7: Sorry Ray. This guy did it first. 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

In this episode, I try to solve the mystery of why Larry Luebbers spent the equivalent of $300,000 to rebuild Crosley Field on his farm, ten years before a fictional character named Ray Kinsella would decide to accomplish a similar feat.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S12 Ep1: The Victorians - Masters of Morbid Mourning 38:49

3M ago38:49

38:49

Welcome Spooky Lovelies! The fireplaces are lit, the Hospitality Tray is set, and everything that would make you run in panic is waiting beyond the cordoned-off areas, mostly. We thought it was time to visit our long-dead friends, The Victorians, and to learn to admire their strict and strange mourning customs, some of which are still with us today…

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Ep. 6: The Baseball Reliquary 35:21

3M ago35:21

35:21

In this episode, I dive deep into the story of a baseball museum described as both a compliment to and antithesis of Cooperstown, a place where players and people are recognized for their contributions and character, not their statistical accomplishments. A place that has been overlooked and undersold. A place that deserves more attention.…

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Ep. 5: Bridging the Chasm 50:01

3M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode, I dive into the extraordinary life and career of Lefty O’Doul—a baseball legend whose impact on the game goes far beyond his unorthodox playing days. Despite his remarkable contributions both on and off the field, he remains absent from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Why has he been overlooked, and what can we learn from this amazing s…

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Ep. 4: Fallen Through the Cracks 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

Chuck Klein put together one of the greatest five seasons in Major League history, and yet he was forgotten for thirty years, until an unlikely intervention by President Richard Nixon. In this episode, I’ll discuss Klein’s many miraculous feats, including nearly hitting five home runs in one game. I’ll also explain why he was forgotten, and what ha…

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Bonus Episode: Former MLB Pitcher Jerry Blevins Stops by the Library 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

When I came across the article on Sports Illustrated titled, “Don’t Kid Yourself, Field of Dreams is a Bad Movie,” I had to talk with Jerry Blevins to hear his story. And it’s not what you think. We also talk about his incredible journey from a college walk-in to a long major league career. And see his hat? That’s connected to a surprise I didn’t s…

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Ep. 3: Part 3, The Greatest Myth in Baseball History 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

In the finale of this 3-part series, I dive into the myths and misconceptions about Shoeless Joe Jackson, one of the most well-known ballplayers to fans and non-fans around the world, including his actual role in the 1919 World Series fix, contradictory evidence about his performance in the series, and insights into the question: did Joe Jackson pu…

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Ep. 2: Part 2, The Greatest Myth in Baseball History 50:53

4M ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, I explore the nature of the dysfunctional relationship between White Sox teammates, and the bitterness of one player that may have cost his teammates their baseball careers. Also, I’ll have some fun discussing the extraordinary history that might have been written if not for this life-changing scandal.…

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Ep. 1: The Greatest Myth in Baseball History 57:16

4M ago57:16

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The 1919 Black Sox World Series fix and the 1921 trial are fascinating for not only what we know, but for what we are still discovering a hundred years later. From myths about motivations to cheat, to misperceptions of the some of the greatest ballplayers of all time, this story has it all. In this episode, with the help of some experts, I debunk s…

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Critica Ratiunii Pure -Immanuel Kant (ultima parte) 13:14:52

4M ago13:14:52

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S11 Ep9: Character Music Tour 49:24

5M ago49:24

49:24

Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Join me for 40 melodious minutes of music and polite talk about how and why each piece was chosen for the beloved characters and unique places found only in the world of The Midnight Library! This will be followed by a short Q&A session. I'm so glad you're here! Love, Miranda HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Spe…

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S11 Ep8: Seaworthy Witches 42:14

5M ago42:14

42:14

Welcome, Dear Guest! Tonight's sumptuous topic is: Seaworthy Witches! The Hospitality Tray is dripping with water-logged delights! And there will be talk of maritime superstitions, historical water-witch lore, an ad by our fine sponsor, The Mystique, and the amazing story of Tam O'Shanter & The Cutty Sark! Also, Mr. Darling refuses to put his mouth…

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Season 3 Teaser and Review Contest Announcement 2:36

5M ago2:36

2:36

Here's a brief teaser for season 3, where I open with a 3-part series on the fascinating 1919 Black Sox scandal and the endless myths that surround the event. I also describe a review contest and some of the prizes I'll be giving away.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S11 Ep7: Podcast Hospitality Tray! - 5 Shows, 90 Minutes! 1:33:34

6M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

5 Great Shows in One Spot! WE DO TOO HAVE FRIENDS! Snuggle up in The Reading Room and settle in for a long, delicious treat, because tonight, 5 luscious guest hosts have arrived to let you sample their own, unique styles of storytelling! Miranda will keep you company and introduce you to each of them. They are: Icy Sedgwick from Fabulous Folklore w…

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S11 Ep6: Death in Art 41:44

6M ago41:44

41:44

Welcome, Dear Guest! Bring your most critical eye (from your pocket or borrow one from a friend) because tonight we will examine 3 masterfully painted, fine works featuring Death in Art! In each attention-grabbing artwork, Death will be portrayed differently and effectively. So effective, well, you'll have no choice but to follow him (or her!) Don'…

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Ep. 14: In Search of a Catch 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

In the finale of Season 2, I talk with hall of fame historian Tim Wiles about a real-life Field of Dreams story that predated W.P. Kinsella’s book by ten years. Did Kinsella know about this field and draw inspiration from it? I’ll also share some final thoughts about this film, and discuss my own story around Field of Dreams, and baseball overall.…

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S11 Ep5: Vault of the Vampire 40:27

6M ago40:27

40:27

Welcome, Spooky Lovelies! How elegant you look in your vampire-inspired attire! Tonight, by candlelight, we shall visit grave after grave after grave until we've had our fill of all the bizarre batterings the bodies of the supposed vampires have sustained. They are many and grievous. From stakes through their heart to stones in their mouth, "vampir…

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Ep. 13: The Field 41:54

7M ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating collision of fantasy and reality surrounding the iconic field in Dyersville, Iowa. Truth is often stranger than fiction—and this magical ballfield is no exception. Join us as we uncover extraordinary stories and remarkable occurrences that have unfolded on this small farm long after the cameras stopped…

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Ep. 12: After Iowa 41:41

7M ago41:41

41:41

In this episode, we reveal the pivotal edits made just before the film’s release, including a bold title change that angered many involved. We also examine how audiences across the country responded to a small-scale debut that ended up catching fire.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S11 Ep4: The Mummer's March 36:00

7M ago36:00

36:00

You know what must be done. You know what you must do. Reach way back into your closet and retrieve your black ceremonial robes -or- grab some glitter and a hot-glue gun! The choice is yours! Tonight Miranda will tell you all about the weird and wonderful history of Mummers...and where you can find and join in with them today... safely, of course..…

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Ep. 11: Heartbeat of a Dream 31:24

7M ago31:24

31:24

What composer James Horner attempted with Field of Dreams had never been done. In this episode, we look at the unorthodox, emotional score that Horner created on the fly. We also discuss a man who has played catch more than 900 days in a row, and the impact he’s had on countless lives.Bởi bendavidorlando

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S11 Ep3: Werewolf of Bedburg 35:19

7M ago35:19

35:19

Gruesome Greetings Dear Guests! Please take note of our repeated use of the word "gruesome" for this wild and wonderful werewolf tale is not for the faint of heart. If, however, you have the stomach and guts enough to simply let such ghastly things splash all over you without batting an eye (or ear)- Well! Do we have a lurid legend to share with yo…

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Ep. 10: Better Than Magic 33:52

8M ago33:52

33:52

In this episode, I explore more of the strange happenings on set, and the amazing coordination of the final scene. I also discuss the incredible story of Dwier Brown, who was processing the recent death of his father as he worked to embody the role of the father in Field of Dreams.Bởi bendavidorlando

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Ep. 9: Magic Tricks Revealed 43:15

8M ago43:15

43:15

In this this episode, I discuss with cast and crew the magic that took place when everyone finally landed in Iowa, and we explore the many amazing tricks that allowed audiences to fall so deeply into a seemingly ordinary world. For example, in a time before CGI, what do you know when the corn that would not grow for months, suddenly grows taller th…

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S11 Ep2: First Familiars Alice Kyteler 38:14

8M ago38:14

38:14

Welcome to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Imagine being accused of witchcraft because of the cute, little pets you own-- and that cute, little mole on your chin... and several of your spouses dropping dead while in your care. Please find your favorite spot because tonight, Ms. Merrick has for you, the spellbinding story of the very first famili…

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Ep. 8: Almost in Field of Dreams 45:17

8M ago45:17

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In this episode, I crack open long-forgotten archives and discuss the many well-known actors considered for Field of Dreams, and the equally fascinating stories of the actors who eventually got the parts.Bởi bendavidorlando

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Ep. 7: A Little Help From My Friends 35:58

8M ago35:58

35:58

For years, Phil Alden Robinson had been struggling to get his favorite book, Shoeless Joe, turned into a film. When he finally got his wish, it was more than he bargained for. Pressure and anxiety nearly brought Robinson and Field of Dreams to a screeching halt. In this episode, I discuss what saved Robinson and his film. I also reveal a real-life …

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S11 Ep1: Scared All The Time Crossover - Beyond the Cordoned-Off Areas 25:13

8M ago25:13

25:13

Welcome Back, Spooky Lovelies! We begin tonight's reading with a dire warning about treading where you ought not to, specifically inside notorious haunted houses...and protected properties. But it seems no matter how many times Miranda warns the humans, they always think nothing bad will ever happen to them. Join us tonight as Ed & Chris from Scare…

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Ep. 6: The Five-Year Itch 40:31

8M ago40:31

40:31

W.P. Kinsella never saw the father-son relationship as the central emotional story in his book, Shoeless Joe. This is just one of many revelations in Episode 6, where I follow the path of writer/director Phil Alden Robinson, who roamed the streets of Hollywood for years with the vision of what Shoeless Joe would become on the big screen. But it was…

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Ep. 5: Catcher in the Corn 29:44

9M ago29:44

29:44

When J.D. Salinger learned that he was a character in W.P. Kinsella’s novel, Shoeless Joe, he threatened a lawsuit, which led to Salinger being rewritten as Terence Mann for the film. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to coincidences and controversies between J.D. Salinger, W.P. Kinsella, and their iconic novels. In this episode…

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Ep. 4: Eddie Scissons Syndrome 36:09

9M ago36:09

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1 out of every 5 men claiming to have played professional baseball was lying, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the 1990s. But there was no name for this phenomenon, until author W.P. Kinsella created a fictional character named Eddie Scissons. Stranger still, two men in real life decided to study cases of Eddie Scissons syndrome, and what …

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Ep. 3: Lost and Found in Translation 30:24

9M ago30:24

30:24

There are many great moments from Field of Dreams taken directly from the novel, Shoeless Joe, but there are also key differences in both. Some of the additions and changes in Field of Dreams led to a better story, but some of the deleted characters and stories from the novel are wonderful gems worth discussing, including a very meaningful part cut…

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A Short Story About You - Season 11 Announcement 14:01

9M ago14:01

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We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!…

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Ep. 2: Field of Contradictions 48:52

9M ago48:52

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Unlike many predestined stories of artists, author W.P. Kinsella was born and raised to NOT write the novel, Shoeless Joe. In this episode, I explore the many fascinating contradictions that made Kinsella such an interesting character, and that led to stories no one else in the world could write.Bởi bendavidorlando

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