{"name":"The Countdown of Monte Cristo","short_name":"The Countdown of Monte Cristo","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"<p class=\"p1\">A daily podcast reading <span class=\"s2\"><b>The Count of Monte Cristo</b></span> by Alexandre Dumas, one page at a time, every single day, over the course of four years.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Each short episode offers a focused, intimate passage from Dumas’ sweeping tale of betrayal, imprisonment, revenge, and redemption, accompanied by brief reflections, historical context, and the occasional detour into 19th-century oddities (and yes, the occasional mangled French pronunciation).</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Never read The Count of Monte Cristo? Perfect. This podcast is designed for first-time readers, longtime admirers, and anyone curious about experiencing a literary classic as a daily ritual rather than a daunting tome. You can start from the beginning or jump in wherever you are, the story unfolds steadily, patiently, one page at a time.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Whether you’re a lover of classic literature, a podcast listener looking for a calm daily escape, or someone who just wants a few quiet minutes away from the noise of the modern world, <span class=\"s1\">The Countdown of Monte Cristo</span> invites you to live with one of the greatest novels ever written.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">New episodes every day. No skipping. No rushing.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Subscribe on your favorite podcatcher or watch along on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@countdownofmontecristo\" title=\"Countdown of Monte Cristo on YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Support the project at https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod and help keep the countdown alive.</p>","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/20137529/comc-cover-art-2026_300x300.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}