The Cremation of Sam McGee

Join me for this famous poem by British-born Canadian writer Robert Service. Set in the Yukon, it is a fascinating tale, but did you know that it's based on true events? We'll start with a brief relaxation, then Service's poem, followed – if you're still awake – by the events that inspired the writer. Gentle waves help you Drift off to a cozy rest. Just bring your own sleeping bag... Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Cremation of Sam McGee is an episode from Drift with Erin Davis by Gillian Berner / Frequency Podcast Network.

This episode is 00:22:42 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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