As an American I had NO idea that Casper wasn't also American. It's so very rare. Well done, Casper! Glad to have you at Team Classics. And Tony, please don't ever stop waffling. We love your waffling. Your narration is wonderful -- completely immersive -- but it's your post-story conversation that sets you apart.
Tony you've discussed accents many times. Caspar has a great voice and the perfect accent for those good old hard boiled detective stories. He also has that perfect rhythm for a good narration. Thanks for the introduction.
Excellent tale. Excellent narration. Thank you, Casper. I found the story very easy to follow; especially for a new-to-me story. Thank you, Tony for finding Casper and the introduction to the author and story. Yes, please, more narration by Casper. Now I want to dig out more Carroll John Daly stories. Enjoyed your end of story waffle-ing.
Very entertaining! Delightful plot twists and turns, truly hard-boiled charm. Love it!!!! Thank you, Casper for your great narration! Thank you, Tony for your informative, also entertaining "raffling! Well done!
I like THIS AMERICAN VOICE, by Casper! The others kinda tried too hard to be “hard-boiled”, but Casper was right on that line: truth & bluff of one’s blown-up ego of the HERO, it just rolls off naturally- WHEREVER he is from. (Considering ALL, except indigenous/“Native American”people whose ancestors migrated over the ice bridge 10,000 years ago, ALL AMERICANs came from global migrations- which is to say, it just makes sense. Anyway. Loved the story. It is definitely the beginning of the “hard-boiled” detective stories. Street language & underworld of the PROHIBITION, good vs. mobsters. There IS a connection to “how to live/how I live” things that keep me alive. It’s a GREAT beginning that ONLY dated itself in that it ACTUALLY ends w/ marriage & the wife LIVES! (Think Ian Fleming’s In Her Majesty’s Service when 007 Bond gets married, is sort of the odd man out, but of course, it ONLY works because she gets killed. So, I enjoyed this a lot! Please use Casper again! Much appreciated & a truly GREAT JOB! 🎉😊
I very much enjoyed this story and Casper's narration. I also enjoy your American accent, Tony, but I understand why you're finding others to do the hardboiled roles. Bravo!
I had never heard of Carroll John Daly before - but I do like his writing! Thankyou. The flavour of the story makes me think of French underworld stories - of men who are so tough that they consider it beneath their dignity to be attached to women - where they can only admire another tough male.
Well done. Good decision on sharing “the voices.” First time listener and I will provide modest support. It took a while to understand this was not a story about smuggling fake Fuller Brushes... Writing style, including social mores stands up well and is not embarrassing to listen to decades later. You do a nice job in the summary, too. Again, well done!
This was fun! I hope we hear more of this author. I was very surprised to hear that Casper is from Amsterdam; his accent (or lack thereof to my ear) and tone was perfect. The portrait of the man in the brown suit with the gun you had up while we listened was so appropriate; that's just how I pictured our adventurer. They took out the narration in the later version of Blade Runner? I haven't seen it and, if they took the narration out, I'm in no hurry to, either.
Thank you - another good story. Second one I’ve listened to. 😂😂 Love your advice at the end to just stop listening! However, I thoroughly enjoyed your “waffle”. I agree with you that this story warranted a genuine American voice so mission accomplished with Casper. I love the hard boiled detective stories of yesteryear -(Johnny Dollar comes to mind) and although, certainly not hard boiled, I also enjoy Paul Temple and for that character an upper crust Oxbridge accent is essential! Again, thanks for your channel and look forward to listening to more of your stories …. I’ll stop waffling now 😂❤ PS If you ever need an upper crust deep female Australian voice … I’m your gal. I’m not kidding about “deep” - the usual response I get over the phone is “ yes sir”! 😂😂
@@classicdetective Hmmm...there is basically just one accent (unlike the UK or America) but the accent varies greatly some sound like Australopithecus afarensis others manage Homo sapiens!
I'm really enjoying the new narrators & am of the view that some people use the internet unwisely...... I pity them tbh Keep up the amazingness & ignore the sad bastards ;)
Speaking of “hardboiled” & “Wild Western” independent (hero)…will you move from American into the Belgium born, French writer Georges Simenon. Would love to hear you dig out some fitting voice work for some of his shorter works - or edited pieces to create the whole (w/ time-lapsed holes)? Just wondering. I love how VIBRANT the twenties chartered the charm in their characterization. They created something of a Dandy for all hero/heroine characters via the page, taking ink from that which would become the golden age of FILM NOIR- when scriptwriter’s were as dime a dozen as the dime store novels & magazine shorts via the wave of journalism that flourished among the beginning of a populace of well educated public here in the states. Note: Kerouac rambled the ROAD; Burroughs the HOBO. Hunter GONZO. The “Wild West” archetypal thought-machines typing through pages of the new “in-dust-try” of “consumerism cake”- named “Debbi”, and not as revolutionary as “Marie’s”…just hiss-stories from the snake enticing us to think as we eat the apple. As the apple falls from the tree with gravity, so take we historical values in the genre & passing [on] (of) in time. Cheers!
@@classicdetective I am a classic American but I spent a lot of time in England and can do a variety of accents. I'm working on voice acting after having done a ton of live theatre. Id love to chat with you!
I'd do it just for the experience... No worries either way, but do reach out if you've any interest. I'm trying to put a good reel together and you have been a huge inspiration here in RUclipsLand
Many thanks, Tony, for the opportunity - I really enjoyed narrating this one. I hope people enjoy it!
It’s you! People loved it :)
Well done--really enjoyed your narration!
Bravo!
Really enjoyed your narration, like finding an interesting band when you go to see the headliner. Props to you and Tony. Glad for the intro.
Excellent!
I enjoy your discussion afterwards as much as the story. So happy to have found your channel!
Welcome aboard!
As an American I had NO idea that Casper wasn't also American. It's so very rare. Well done, Casper! Glad to have you at Team Classics.
And Tony, please don't ever stop waffling. We love your waffling. Your narration is wonderful -- completely immersive -- but it's your post-story conversation that sets you apart.
Tony you've discussed accents many times. Caspar has a great voice and the perfect accent for those good old hard boiled detective stories. He also has that perfect rhythm for a good narration. Thanks for the introduction.
Excellent tale. Excellent narration. Thank you, Casper. I found the story very easy to follow; especially for a new-to-me story. Thank you, Tony for finding Casper and the introduction to the author and story. Yes, please, more narration by Casper. Now I want to dig out more Carroll John Daly stories. Enjoyed your end of story waffle-ing.
Caspar was a great narrator for this tale. And yes, would like some spy stories too. I enjoy the narrations, always learn something new.
A great story with a fun ending. I loved Casper's voice. I'm really enjoying these detective stories, Tony.
Thanks for listening
Very entertaining! Delightful plot twists and turns, truly hard-boiled charm. Love it!!!! Thank you, Casper for your great narration! Thank you, Tony for your informative, also entertaining "raffling! Well done!
Casper is excellent! I am really enjoying the change up and I'm looking forward to more collaborations.
More to come!
The narrator did a great job here. I enjoyed every minute of the story Greetings from Poland 👏✌️🤠
Glad you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed the story and the narration! Thanks!
Really great, my fave so far. Big Spillane fan here and Casper is as excellent at voicing the genre as I've ever heard.
I liked Caspar 👍
(We ❤ you❣️) …& I liked him too!
I like THIS AMERICAN VOICE, by Casper! The others kinda tried too hard to be “hard-boiled”, but Casper was right on that line: truth & bluff of one’s blown-up ego of the HERO, it just rolls off naturally- WHEREVER he is from. (Considering ALL, except indigenous/“Native American”people whose ancestors migrated over the ice bridge 10,000 years ago, ALL AMERICANs came from global migrations- which is to say, it just makes sense.
Anyway. Loved the story. It is definitely the beginning of the “hard-boiled” detective stories. Street language & underworld of the PROHIBITION, good vs. mobsters. There IS a connection to “how to live/how I live” things that keep me alive. It’s a GREAT beginning that ONLY dated itself in that it ACTUALLY ends w/ marriage & the wife LIVES! (Think Ian Fleming’s In Her Majesty’s Service when 007 Bond gets married, is sort of the odd man out, but of course, it ONLY works because she gets killed.
So, I enjoyed this a lot! Please use Casper again! Much appreciated & a truly GREAT JOB! 🎉😊
Good job narrating this story, Casper! I enjoyed it. Thank you, too, Tony.
Thanks for listening
We really enjoyed your narrator 😊❤!
Thank you! 😊
Thank you. Very enjoyable hard boiled story and narration.
I very much enjoyed this story and Casper's narration. I also enjoy your American accent, Tony, but I understand why you're finding others to do the hardboiled roles. Bravo!
Also it gives it a little variety. I think I’ve found my American voices now
I really enjoyed that and the narrator was perfect.
Glad you enjoyed it!
And I look forward to your rambling ❤❤❤
Casper was terrific! Glad I found your channel. I prefer listening to a story, then watching it on a screen.
Welcome aboard!
Great job Casper! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your narration. Many thanks. I much appreciate it.
Really nice reading.
I loved this one and the narrator was perfect!
I had never heard of Carroll John Daly before - but I do like his writing! Thankyou. The flavour of the story makes me think of French underworld stories - of men who are so tough that they consider it beneath their dignity to be attached to women - where they can only admire another tough male.
Just found your channel. I Love it. I really enjoy your comments at the end of the stories. Can’t wait to start listening to all the other stories.
I’m glad
you’re here
Caspar was very good. More from him would be very welcome!
I will let him know
Always brilliant introductions
Great Narrator! More from him!
Thank you. Really liked the story and your commentary very interesting
Thank you kindly!
Well done. Good decision on sharing “the voices.” First time listener and I will provide modest support. It took a while to understand this was not a story about smuggling fake Fuller Brushes... Writing style, including social mores stands up well and is not embarrassing to listen to decades later. You do a nice job in the summary, too. Again, well done!
Very kind. Thank you
Great story and narrator. 🎉🎉
Also, thanks for the waffle Tony. How else are we going to learn about the author, character and context?
I like doing it because when i research it, i learn too 🔬
Really liked this story and really liked the narrator. Good choices on both!
Thanks for 👂
This was fun! I hope we hear more of this author. I was very surprised to hear that Casper is from Amsterdam; his accent (or lack thereof to my ear) and tone was perfect. The portrait of the man in the brown suit with the gun you had up while we listened was so appropriate; that's just how I pictured our adventurer. They took out the narration in the later version of Blade Runner? I haven't seen it and, if they took the narration out, I'm in no hurry to, either.
This was a treat, not your ususl run of the mill hard boiled hero. Great narration.
Glad you liked the story and narration
I did like Caspers narrative
Thank you - another good story. Second one I’ve listened to. 😂😂 Love your advice at the end to just stop listening! However, I thoroughly enjoyed your “waffle”. I agree with you that this story warranted a genuine American voice so mission accomplished with Casper. I love the hard boiled detective stories of yesteryear -(Johnny Dollar comes to mind) and although, certainly not hard boiled, I also enjoy Paul Temple and for that character an upper crust Oxbridge accent is essential! Again, thanks for your channel and look forward to listening to more of your stories …. I’ll stop waffling now 😂❤
PS If you ever need an upper crust deep female Australian voice … I’m your gal. I’m not kidding about “deep” - the usual response I get over the phone is “ yes sir”! 😂😂
I love an Australian accent :)
@@classicdetective Hmmm...there is basically just one accent (unlike the UK or America) but the accent varies greatly some sound like Australopithecus afarensis others manage Homo sapiens!
I learned the word bogan
Thank you
Thanks for sharing! We don't get enough Carroll John Daly.
i’m sure we’ll do more
@@classicdetective - That would be great!
Really good story and read brilliantly like a Dashiel Hammett novel in the 1940’s. A real thriller. Thanks so much.
Love the narration. Love the commentary. I learn a lot about the authors and now know ‘hard boiled’ isn’t just about eggs. 😂 Thanks a lot.
Casper's voice 🫠
Great voice
I'm really enjoying the new narrators & am of the view that some people use the internet unwisely...... I pity them tbh
Keep up the amazingness & ignore the sad bastards ;)
SPOILER by ‘G’ below, so don’t read till after listening 🌷🌱
Speaking of “hardboiled” & “Wild Western” independent (hero)…will you move from American into the Belgium born, French writer Georges Simenon. Would love to hear you dig out some fitting voice work for some of his shorter works - or edited pieces to create the whole (w/ time-lapsed holes)? Just wondering.
I love how VIBRANT the twenties chartered the charm in their characterization. They created something of a Dandy for all hero/heroine characters via the page, taking ink from that which would become the golden age of FILM NOIR- when scriptwriter’s were as dime a dozen as the dime store novels & magazine shorts via the wave of journalism that flourished among the beginning of a populace of well educated public here in the states.
Note:
Kerouac rambled the ROAD; Burroughs the HOBO. Hunter GONZO.
The “Wild West” archetypal thought-machines typing through pages of the new “in-dust-try” of “consumerism cake”- named “Debbi”, and not as revolutionary as “Marie’s”…just hiss-stories from the snake enticing us to think as we eat the apple. As the apple falls from the tree with gravity, so take we historical values in the genre & passing [on] (of) in time.
Cheers!
I’ve done a Simenon on here . it was a good one
Waffle on! Enjoying your discussions..
That’s why I do them
...and "raffling"!!!!
The reader doesn't do justice to the tale.
Should you ever need a female narrator/voice actor, I'd really love to get involved, Tony!
What’s your accent ?
@@classicdetective I am a classic American but I spent a lot of time in England and can do a variety of accents. I'm working on voice acting after having done a ton of live theatre. Id love to chat with you!
Me too please? I'm English and though from the Midlands, I lived in Ireland and Italy so have a clear but real mixture of accents 😅
I'd do it just for the experience... No worries either way, but do reach out if you've any interest. I'm trying to put a good reel together and you have been a huge inspiration here in RUclipsLand
@@JennyLane8666 very true! Oh me too for experience. Plus if it'll help Tony with the costs. I have no special equipment except a very quiet area 😊