The Countdown of Monte Cristo

A daily podcast reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, one page at a time, every single day, over the course of four years.

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).

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.

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, The Countdown of Monte Cristo invites you to live with one of the greatest novels ever written.

New episodes every day. No skipping. No rushing.

Subscribe on your favorite podcatcher or watch along on YouTube.

Support the project at https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod and help keep the countdown alive.

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Suspicion at Sea (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)

📚 Summary: In this episode, tensions rise as M. Morrel praises Edmond Dantès' leadership and skill, but Danglars’ resentment toward Dantès comes to the surface. Danglars criticizes Dantès for assumin...

24 Jan 20254min

Anchoring the Pharaon and Meeting the Crew (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)

📚 Summary: As the Pharaon approaches port, Edmond Dantès expertly commands the crew to prepare the ship for anchoring. M. Morrel, the ship’s owner, climbs aboard and speaks with Danglars, the superca...

23 Jan 20255min

The Countdown of Monte Cristo – Episode 0003 – Chapter 1

📚 Summary: In this episode, Edmond Dantès recounts the tragic death of Captain Leclère, who succumbed to a sudden fever after a troubling encounter in Naples. The crew honored him with a burial at se...

22 Jan 20256min

The Countdown of Monte Cristo – Episode 0002 – Chapter 1

📚 Summary: In this episode, Edmond Dantès informs M. Morrel of Captain Leclère’s tragic death from brain fever during the Pharaon’s voyage. Despite the loss, Dantès demonstrates calm leadership as he...

21 Jan 20256min

The Count of Monte Cristo: A Daily Read-Along Podcast | Chapter 1

A daily, page-by-page read-along of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. In this first episode, we begin at the very beginning. On February 24, 1815, the merchant ship Pharaon returns to the po...

20 Jan 20256min

Introduction to The Countdown to Monte Cristo

Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo 📚 Summary: Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo! Join host Landen Celano as he embarks on a daily journey through Alexandre Dumas’ epic masterpiece, The C...

20 Jan 20253min