<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/r-u-r-rossum-s-universal-robots--6747748</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6747748/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Fiction</category><copyright>Copyright Science Fiction Collection</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg</url><title>R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/r-u-r-rossum-s-universal-robots--6747748</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:36 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Public Domain</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker13@adfreesounds.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Drama"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Science Fiction"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>a4b9edbf-bae5-5f0d-b7fe-f286450a754b</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Air Trust-George Allan England</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/air-trust-george-allan-england--74513300</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74513300</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74513300/air_trust_george_allan_england.mp3" length="247967725" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30965</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Camp of Wallenstein-Friedrich Schiller</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/camp-of-wallenstein-friedrich-schiller--74448735</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74448735</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:07:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74448735/camp_of_wallenstein_friedrich_schiller.mp3" length="32242430" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4026</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tempest (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tempest-version-2-william-shakespeare--74376909</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74376909</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74376909/tempest_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="69895969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8728</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 015-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-015-various--74184055</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74184055</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:04:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74184055/one_act_play_collection_015_various.mp3" length="184081051" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Boss-Edward Sheldon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/boss-edward-sheldon--74121763</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74121763</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74121763/boss_edward_sheldon.mp3" length="77328960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9657</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Time is Not Yet Ripe-Thomas Louis Buvelot Esson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-is-not-yet-ripe-thomas-louis-buvelot-esson--74080900</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74080900</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74080900/time_is_not_yet_ripe_thomas_louis_buvelot_esson.mp3" length="55529211" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bible (KJV) 17 Esther (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-King James Version (KJV)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-kjv-17-esther-version-2-dramatic-reading-king-james-version-kjv--74035427</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74035427</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74035427/bible_kjv_17_esther_version_2_dramatic_reading_king_james_version_kjv.mp3" length="18811872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2349</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 001-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-001-various--73966006</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73966006</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:04:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73966006/dramatic_reading_scene_and_story_collection_volume_001_various.mp3" length="149004154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18606</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bring the Jubilee-Ward Moore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bring-the-jubilee-ward-moore--73914327</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73914327</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73914327/20836_bring_the_jubilee_ward_moore.mp3" length="174980378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Anne of the Island (Dramatic Reading)-Lucy Maud Montgomery</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/anne-of-the-island-dramatic-reading-lucy-maud-montgomery--73868902</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73868902</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:05:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73868902/anne_of_the_island_dramatic_reading_lucy_maud_montgomery.mp3" length="224332694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>28014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Further Adventures of Zorro (Dramatic Reading)-Johnston McCulley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/further-adventures-of-zorro-dramatic-reading-johnston-mcculley--73793090</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73793090</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73793090/further_adventures_of_zorro_dramatic_reading_johnston_mcculley.mp3" length="221986197" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Athaliah-Jean Racine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/athaliah-jean-racine--73757939</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73757939</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:51:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73757939/athaliah_jean_racine.mp3" length="58034730" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7247</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Red Hawk-Edgar Rice Burroughs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-hawk-edgar-rice-burroughs--73727431</link><description><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73727431</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:08:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73727431/red_hawk_edgar_rice_burroughs.mp3" length="77916007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helena Glory, the daughter of a powerful industrial president, embarks on a bold mission to confront the factory of Rossums Universal Robots, the worlds leading pioneer in robotic engineering. Driven by her conviction that these groundbreaking creations deserve rights akin to humanity, she finds herself at odds with a society that views robots merely as tools for human benefit. As the line between human and machine begins to blur, a robot rebellion looms on the horizon. First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is renowned for introducing the term robot to the English lexicon and stands as one of the earliest and most impactful examples of science fiction on stage. (Mary Kay)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century-Thomas Henry Huxley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advance-of-science-in-the-last-half-century-thomas-henry-huxley--73660386</link><description><![CDATA[Thomas Henry Huxley's "Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century" offers a reflective examination of the remarkable progress in scientific understanding and methodology over a pivotal fifty-year span. Huxley, a prominent figure in the scientific community, articulates the transformative impact of scientific advancements on society and human thought. This work remains relevant today as it underscores the enduring relationship between science and the broader cultural landscape, encouraging listeners to appreciate how these developments continue to shape contemporary issues. By engaging with Huxley’s insights, audiences can gain a deeper appreciation for the ongoing dialogue between scientific inquiry and societal progress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73660386</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:10:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73660386/advance_of_science_in_the_last_half_century_thomas_henry_huxley.mp3" length="63892749" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thomas Henry Huxley's "Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century" offers a reflective examination of the remarkable progress in scientific understanding and methodology over a pivotal fifty-year span. Huxley, a prominent figure in the scientific...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thomas Henry Huxley's "Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century" offers a reflective examination of the remarkable progress in scientific understanding and methodology over a pivotal fifty-year span. Huxley, a prominent figure in the scientific community, articulates the transformative impact of scientific advancements on society and human thought. This work remains relevant today as it underscores the enduring relationship between science and the broader cultural landscape, encouraging listeners to appreciate how these developments continue to shape contemporary issues. By engaging with Huxley’s insights, audiences can gain a deeper appreciation for the ongoing dialogue between scientific inquiry and societal progress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7979</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Richard III-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-iii-william-shakespeare--73622676</link><description><![CDATA[Shakespeare's "Richard III" delves into the ruthless ambition and moral corruption of its titular character, who will stop at nothing to seize the throne of England. This timeless tragedy explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the darker aspects of human nature. The play's exploration of political machinations and the fragility of loyalty continues to resonate today, as these issues remain relevant in contemporary discourse. Shakespeare's masterful language and complex characters ensure that "Richard III" endures as a powerful reflection on the lengths one will go to achieve their desires.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73622676</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:37:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73622676/richard_iii_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="100628806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shakespeare's "Richard III" delves into the ruthless ambition and moral corruption of its titular character, who will stop at nothing to seize the throne of England. This timeless tragedy explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shakespeare's "Richard III" delves into the ruthless ambition and moral corruption of its titular character, who will stop at nothing to seize the throne of England. This timeless tragedy explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the darker aspects of human nature. The play's exploration of political machinations and the fragility of loyalty continues to resonate today, as these issues remain relevant in contemporary discourse. Shakespeare's masterful language and complex characters ensure that "Richard III" endures as a powerful reflection on the lengths one will go to achieve their desires.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12566</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Peer Gynt-Henrik Ibsen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/peer-gynt-henrik-ibsen--73579503</link><description><![CDATA[Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen is a timeless exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of identity, self-deception, and the pursuit of meaning. The protagonist's journey through fantastical landscapes and encounters with various characters serves as a profound reflection on the nature of dreams and reality. Ibsen's masterful storytelling invites listeners to contemplate the choices we make and the consequences they bear, themes that remain relevant in today's quest for authenticity and purpose. Engaging with this classic work not only enriches our understanding of literature but also encourages introspection about our own life paths and aspirations.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73579503</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:52:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73579503/peer_gynt_henrik_ibsen.mp3" length="153073234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen is a timeless exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of identity, self-deception, and the pursuit of meaning. The protagonist's journey through fantastical landscapes and encounters with various...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen is a timeless exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of identity, self-deception, and the pursuit of meaning. The protagonist's journey through fantastical landscapes and encounters with various characters serves as a profound reflection on the nature of dreams and reality. Ibsen's masterful storytelling invites listeners to contemplate the choices we make and the consequences they bear, themes that remain relevant in today's quest for authenticity and purpose. Engaging with this classic work not only enriches our understanding of literature but also encourages introspection about our own life paths and aspirations.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19115</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of Troilus and Cressida (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-troilus-and-cressida-version-2-william-shakespeare--73527693</link><description><![CDATA["History of Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This timeless tale explores the tension between idealism and reality, showcasing how personal relationships can be affected by the chaos of conflict. The themes of loyalty, honor, and the fickleness of fate resonate deeply, making it a poignant reflection on human nature that remains relevant today. Shakespeare's rich language and profound insights into the human condition invite listeners to contemplate the enduring struggles of love and loyalty amidst the trials of war. This version offers a fresh perspective on a classic narrative that continues to captivate audiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73527693</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:46:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73527693/history_of_troilus_and_cressida_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="107320226" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"History of Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This timeless tale explores the tension between idealism and reality, showcasing how personal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["History of Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This timeless tale explores the tension between idealism and reality, showcasing how personal relationships can be affected by the chaos of conflict. The themes of loyalty, honor, and the fickleness of fate resonate deeply, making it a poignant reflection on human nature that remains relevant today. Shakespeare's rich language and profound insights into the human condition invite listeners to contemplate the enduring struggles of love and loyalty amidst the trials of war. This version offers a fresh perspective on a classic narrative that continues to captivate audiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13401</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Family of Love-Lording Barry, Thomas Dekker, Thomas Middleton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-of-love-lording-barry-thomas-dekker-thomas-middleton--73474710</link><description><![CDATA["Family of Love" is a compelling exploration of the intricate dynamics of faith and familial bonds, penned by notable playwrights Lording Barry, Thomas Dekker, and Thomas Middleton. This work delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the sometimes conflicting demands of personal belief and social obligation. Its themes of devotion and the struggle for understanding within relationships resonate deeply in today's world, where the quest for connection remains ever relevant. The timeless nature of these issues makes "Family of Love" a poignant reminder of the enduring human experience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own relationships and the balance between love and faith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73474710</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:50:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73474710/family_of_love_lording_barry_thomas_dekker_thomas_middleton.mp3" length="75836732" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Karel ƒåapek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Family of Love" is a compelling exploration of the intricate dynamics of faith and familial bonds, penned by notable playwrights Lording Barry, Thomas Dekker, and Thomas Middleton. This work delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Family of Love" is a compelling exploration of the intricate dynamics of faith and familial bonds, penned by notable playwrights Lording Barry, Thomas Dekker, and Thomas Middleton. This work delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the sometimes conflicting demands of personal belief and social obligation. Its themes of devotion and the struggle for understanding within relationships resonate deeply in today's world, where the quest for connection remains ever relevant. The timeless nature of these issues makes "Family of Love" a poignant reminder of the enduring human experience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own relationships and the balance between love and faith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9470</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d67f433196053cc4ef2ecae8000037e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
