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Almost 1900 years old, these dialogues still retain a lot of their original humor and wit. - Summary by Foon The cast list for dialogues with 3 or more readers is given below: Dialogue 2: Kroesus: Lynette Caulkins Pluto: Alan Mapstone Midas: David Purdy Sardanapalus: TriciaG Menippus: Adrian Stephens Dialogue 3: Menippus: Adrian Stephens Amphilochus: Alan Mapstone Trophonius: Jake Malizia Dialogue 10: Charon: Algy Pug Hermes: ToddHW Dead Man: David Purdy Menippus: Adrian Stephens Charmolaus: TriciaG Lampichus: Lynette Caulkins Damasias: Larry Wilson Kraton: Anna Maria General: Alex Steele Philosopher: Alan Mapstone Orator: Availle Dialogue 12: Alexander: Mike Manolakes Hannibal: Jake Malizia Minos: Larry Wilson Scipio: David Purdy Dialogue 19: Aeakus: ToddHW Protesilaus: Alex Steele Menelaus: Alan Mapstone Paris: Tchaikovsky Dialogue 20: Menippus: Adrian Stephens Aeakus: ToddHW Pythagoras: David Purdy Empedokles: Alan Mapstone Sokrates: Tchaikovsky Dialogue 22: Charon: Algy Pug Menippus: Adrian Stephens Hermes: ToddHW Dialogue 23: Protesilaus: Alex Steele Pluto: Alan Mapstone Persephone: Nichalia Schwartz Dialogue 25: Nireus: Alan Mapstone Thersites: David Purdy Menippus: Adrian Stephens Dialogue 27: Diogenes: ToddHW Antisthenes: Anna Maria Krates: Alan Mapstone Poor Man: David Purdy Audio edited by Availle and Linette Geisel<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>9b002f48-ec53-5d2e-815b-a0a649fb0ecd</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Magistrate-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magistrate-arthur-wing-pinero--74435946</link><description><![CDATA["Magistrate-Arthur Wing Pinero" delves into the complexities of justice and morality through the lens of a magistrate's experiences. 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Pinero's insightful observations on the nature of justice and the weight of decision-making resonate deeply, making this audiobook a timeless reflection on the moral challenges faced by individuals in positions of power.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10121</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/96963d83248aab1c10f2e8778af7d320.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Captives-Titus Maccius Plautus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/captives-titus-maccius-plautus--74381160</link><description><![CDATA["Captives" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a captivating exploration of themes such as captivity, freedom, and the human condition. 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Farquhar's wit and keen observations on love's trials resonate just as powerfully today, reminding listeners of the universal struggles and joys that come with matters of the heart. 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