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Settle in as boardrooms, parlors, laboratories, and Main Streets come briskly to life. Whether you arrive as a loyal Babbitt or a secret rebel, this podcast offers a front-row seat to satire that still feels uncomfortably familiar. Consider it your weekly civic meeting, only far more honest and considerably better read.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85c33281dccb7ec87faa5fef4090dd94.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sinclair-lewis-library--6894103Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:21 +0000Sinclair LewisJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to The Sinclair Lewis Library - a dignified little institution devoted to the careful airing of American ambition, middle-class certainty, and the curious art of taking oneself very seriously. Here, the streets are tidy, the rhetoric is...
Settle in as boardrooms, parlors, laboratories, and Main Streets come briskly to life. Whether you arrive as a loyal Babbitt or a secret rebel, this podcast offers a front-row seat to satire that still feels uncomfortably familiar. Consider it your weekly civic meeting, only far more honest and considerably better read.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-1--70346308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346308Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:48:12 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a ragged fourteen-year-old girl tends to her ailing family amid the Ohio wilderness, while a slender and inquisitive boy named Martin Arrowsmith devotes himself to the dusty and disorderly office of the country doctor in the small town of Elk...807false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-2--70346321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346321Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:48:12 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the young Martin Arrowsmith enters the bustling University of Winnemac, a place half-New England and half-Midwestern in spirit, and finds himself caught amid the earnest, sometimes clashing ideals of professors and students alike as he begins...1955false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-4--70346304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346304Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, an eager medical student, observes the precise and impersonal laboratory work of Professor Max Gottlieb as he inoculates guinea pigs with anthrax, imparting lessons on scientific technique and the gravity of...1122false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-3--70346337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346337Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young medical student at the University of Winnemac wrestles with the tedious earnestness of his anatomy and physiology professors, the boisterous antics and cramped camaraderie of fraternity life, and his own restless yearning for...1987false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-6--70346325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346325Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, immersed in the rigours of medical training and original research, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the company of Leora Tozer, a spirited and candid probationer nurse whose easy companionship contrasts sharply with...3052false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-5--70346310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346310Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, engrossed in the rigours and rebellious questions of his medical studies, navigates the complexities of youthful companionship and academic challenge alike, his conscience and ambitions often at odds. Amidst laboratory...1658false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-7--70346299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346299Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the earnest Martin Arrowsmith navigates the uneasy social rhythms of a university dance with his spirited and independent companion Leora, contending with pangs of jealousy and the complexities of their fledgling relationship amidst a world...1830false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-8--70346336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346336Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith endures the relentless rigours of medical training, observing with keen if weary eyes the varied characters and philosophies that populate his world—from the pragmatic Dean Silva to the showy Dr. Geake, who extols...1366false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-10--70346301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346301Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which young Martin Arrowsmith returns to medical school under the stern yet encouraging eye of Dean Silva, determined to balance his rigorous studies with the tender domestic life he shares with his wife, Leora. Together they navigate the modest...1503false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-9--70346313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346313Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, freshly suspended from medical school and shaken by the scorn of authority, drifts aimlessly through various lowly jobs and drinks himself into near ruin before seeking refuge with Leora in her small-town home, where their...2236false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-11--70346307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346307Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the youthful Dr Martin Arrowsmith, newly arrived in the throbbing heart of South Zenith, swiftly encounters the gritty realities of medical practice—from battling factory blazes to lifesaving ambulance rides—while navigating hospital routines...932false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-12--70346311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346311Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Max Gottlieb, a brilliant but embittered bacteriologist devoted to pure science, faces disgrace and dismissal from the University of Winnemac after his radical proposals and sharp criticisms alienate his colleagues and superiors. Through...1888false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-14--70346314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346314Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith and his wife Leora arrive in Wheatsylvania to find themselves enveloped in the well-meaning but insistent attentions of the Tozer family, whose fussing over details from supper times to office arrangements both comforts and...1259false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-13--70346335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346335Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the proud and irritable immunologist Max Gottlieb reluctantly joins a reputable pharmaceutical firm, only to find himself torn between scientific integrity and commercial pressures, with family troubles mounting around him. A compelling...1362false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-15--70346300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346300Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the young Dr. Arrowsmith sets up his modest country practice with eager pride and the blaze of modern equipment, only to confront the unyielding realities of rural life, professional rivalry, and the isolating burden of solitary...1905false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-16--70346330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346330Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Dr. Martin Arrowsmith settles into the humble routines and social rhythms of Wheatsylvania, grappling with the village’s petty judgments and his own restless ambition amid the pursuits of local acquaintances and spirited debates on medical...1477false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-17--70346320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346320Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a country doctor’s spirited road trip and the ensuing rural camaraderie give way to a young physician’s solitary but determined struggle with a stubborn veterinary problem, hinting at the tensions between tradition and innovation in medical...1716false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-18--70346327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346327Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, earnest and somewhat naïve, undertakes the role of county health officer, facing the rural populace’s stubborn resistance and scorn as he confronts outbreaks of typhoid and small-pox with scientific rigour that unsettles...1062false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-19--70346302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346302Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the earnest Dr. Arrowsmith arrives in the bustling agricultural city of Nautilus to begin his work under the indefatigable and theatrical Dr. Pickerbaugh, whose boundless enthusiasm for public health is expressed in jingles, orations, and the...2648false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-20--70346312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346312Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith navigates the social whirl of Nautilus, encountering old acquaintances and new expectations that strain his inclinations towards both science and society, while his wife Leora’s steady scepticism both grounds and frustrates...1738false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-21--70346303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346303Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the industrious town of Nautilus embraces a series of exuberant and sometimes curious public health campaigns led by the spirited Almus Pickerbaugh, whose fervent methods both inspire and vex his assistant, Martin Arrowsmith. Amidst the whirl...2177false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-22--70346318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346318Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith navigates the complexities of public health administration under the charismatic yet embattled Pickerbaugh, confronting opposition from industry and labour while grappling with his own scientific ideals. Meanwhile, he and...1776false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-23--70346315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346315Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the town of Nautilus is stirred to a fever pitch by Dr. Pickerbaugh’s grand Health Fair, a spectacle of earnest displays and earnester controversies that sets the stage for a dazzling yet precarious rise to local glory. Amid the chaos of...1224false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-24--70346334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346334Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, newly appointed Director of Public Health, wrestles with the burdens of bureaucracy, local politics, and scientific inquiry while striving to reform a beleaguered department amid rising opposition and personal strain. His...2026false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-26--70346331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346331Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith arrives at the McGurk Institute in New York, awestruck by its grandeur and plunged into the vibrant, exacting life of scientific research under the critical eye of Max Gottlieb and the watchful director, Dr. Tubbs. Amidst...2452false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-25--70346332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346332Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith endures a year of mechanical routine at the prestigious Rouncefield Clinic, where his scientific curiosity is stifled by the practical demands and polished socialities of established medical professionals. Amidst this, he...833false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-27--70346323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346323Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith embarks tentatively on his scientific investigations at the McGurk Institute, navigating the rigours of research and the intrigues of its eccentric staff amidst the backdrop of the Great War, all the while confronting the...2307false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-28--70346326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346326Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Captain Martin Arrowsmith, burdened by weariness and doubt, makes an unexpected discovery about a mysterious principle in staphylococcus-infected pus that arrests bacterial growth, setting him upon a fervent path of rigorous experimentation...2093false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-30--70346316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346316Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith, steadfast in his scientific toil amid institutional upheaval, pursues groundbreaking research on phage treatment for pneumonia and plague, confronting both the chaos of leadership changes and the eccentricities of his...1565false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-29--70346333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346333Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young bacteriologist’s discovery attracts the eager attention of influential scientists, prompting offers of honour, department leadership, and societal acclaim that both dazzle and unsettle him. Yet amid the clatter of success and...1425false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-32--70346319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346319Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the weighty business of combating a spreading plague summons Martin Arrowsmith and his determined but tempestuous companions to the West Indies, stirring a delicate and exacting discourse between science and sentiment beneath the shadow of...2090false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-31--70346328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346328Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a mysterious and deadly sickness stealthily spreads to the tropical island of St. Hubert, where local politics and complacency impede recognition of the threat, and the rat population flourishes unchecked amid the steamy, sun-drenched town....1141false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-34--70346305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346305Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Dr. Arrowsmith confronts the grim reality of a plague-ridden island, navigating the tangled webs of local authority and scientific rigor to pursue a delicate experiment amidst widespread suffering and scepticism. Secured at the estate of the...1877false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-33--70346324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346324Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Arrowsmith Commission arrives at a quarantined Caribbean island gripped by plague, confronting eerie stillness, fear, and the daunting realities of an epidemic poorly managed by local authorities. They set up a laboratory and witness the...1914false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-36--70346309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346309Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Dr Martin Arrowsmith returns to New York after a taxing winter in the Caribbean, where he confronts the tribulations of quarantine, fading acclaim, and the complex politics of scientific recognition. Amidst moments of friendship, rivalry, and...1335false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-35--70346322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346322Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a determined doctor in a tropical parish grapples with the grim advance of plague amid divided experiments and strained human bonds, while personal loss and professional doubt shadow his tireless efforts. The island's eventual relief brings...1681false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-37--70346317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346317Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith returns to New York and tentatively reintegrates into society through visits with Joyce Lanyon, whose wealthy but stifling world both fascinates and unsettles him. Their courtship, marked by awkward adaptations to genteel...1317false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-38--70346329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346329Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith navigates the uneasy terrain of scientific ambition and societal expectation, balancing newfound wealth and status with the pressures of institutional demands and personal loyalties. Amidst challenges to his research and a...1235false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-39--70346306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346306Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Dr. Arrowsmith, feeling bereft without his friend Terry, confronts the discomforts of high society and the estrangement from an old companion whose crude commercial schemes clash with his scientific ideals, while his wife Joyce endeavours to...2318false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arrowsmith-chapter-40--70346338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346338Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Martin Arrowsmith faces an offer to direct the McGurk Institute, confronting the clash between scientific purity and administrative ambition amidst the persistent urgings of his social circle and his wife. Choosing freedom and the simplicity...1545false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-1--70619065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619065Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the burly and boisterous Elmer Gantry, famed football captain and a man of loud voice and swelling ambition, alternates between restless college life and evenings spent in smoky saloons with his steadfast companion Jim Lefferts, juggling...3378false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-2--70619067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619067Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which youthful Elmer Gantry, caught betwixt the earnest zeal of collegiate evangelists and the affectionate yet insistent expectations of his devout mother, finds himself surrounded by a fervent, sometimes overwhelming tide of piety that both...2191false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-3-part-1-2--70619066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619066Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a robust and magnetic young preacher visits a college Y. M. C. A. gathering, stirring admiration and moral wrestling among the students with his hearty approach to faith and manliness. Meanwhile, Elmer Gantry wrestles with the implications of...1165false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-3-part-3--70619076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619076Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry, accompanied by his devoted mother, attends a fervent evangelical meeting where the impassioned oratory and heartfelt hymns sweep him into a spontaneous public conversion before a cheering crowd. Torn between the ecstatic...1566false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-3-part-4-8--70619070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619070Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a large, robust young man wrestles with the weighty task of delivering a public address on divine love, borrowing from unexpected sources and the Bible amid the watchful eyes of a devout college community. The episode captures the mingled...1663false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-4--70619074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619074Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry is gently nudged by various figures—from college presidents to family—to consider the ministry as a path to social prestige and personal influence, though he grapples with the elusive spiritual "Call" that is said to legitimise...1581false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-6--70619077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619077Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a group of aspiring Baptist clergymen, diverse in temperament and ambition, congregate in a modest seminary dormitory to spar over theology, church doctrine, and the practicalities of preaching life. Among them, the solitary Elmer Gantry...2142false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-5--70619081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619081Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the earnest young Elmer Gantry returns to his Kansas hometown draped in newfound clerical dignity, preparing to enter the Baptist ministry with a voice both commanding and polished, amidst the dusty congregation of humble farmers and...1587false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-7-part-1-4--70619078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619078Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young, ambitious preacher named Elmer Gantry is sent to serve a small rural church, where he sets about winning over the congregation with his earnest sermons and effusive charm, while also finding himself captivated by a local girl named...1684false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-7-part-5-9--70619082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619082Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry and Frank Shallard arrive at the Bains farm for Thanksgiving, where tensions simmer over Suspicions of impropriety and debated virtues amid a convivial church supper. Elmer, caught between desire and ambition, navigates the...1965false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-9--70619079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619079Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry’s fire and zeal meet the complicated realities of young love and small-town expectations, setting aflame passions and suspicions alike amid the piety of Schoenheim. Amidst hand-cars and hushes, misunderstandings and solemn...2419false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-8--70619101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619101Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the seminary days drag tediously for Elmer Gantry, who perfects his oratory under a professor of literature while disdainfully dismissing scholarly theological pursuits and enduring the grim tutelage of the inscrutable Dr. Zechlin. Meanwhile,...1962false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-11-part-1-3--70619084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619084Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a charming but restless young salesman named Elmer Gantry, haunted by his past as a seminarian and preacher, drifts through the evangelical heartland, captivated by the fiery magnetism of the striking woman evangelist Sharon Falconer and his...3349false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-10--70619090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619090Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry departs the stifling familiarity of Babylon and tumbles headlong into the raucous life of Monarch, where he mingles with lively salesmen and contends with his own temptations and ambitions. In a swirl of camaraderie and farce,...1621false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-12--70619080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619080Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a revivalist named Sharon Falconer and a newly converted salesman, Elmer Gantry, share moments of intimacy and reflection amid the faded grandeur of a Virginian estate, where illusions of heritage and destiny mingle with earnest confessions...2391false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-11-part-4-6--70619069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619069Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a scholarly and restless cleric named Cecil Aylston journeys through various religious affiliations and wanderings before becoming the devoted yet imposing first assistant to the fervent evangelist Sharon Falconer. Meanwhile, Elmer Gantry...1350false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-14--70619071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619071Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry and Sharon Falconer navigate the complexities and contradictions of life on the evangelistic road, balancing devotion and ambition amid the lively, sometimes chaotic company of their troupe. Their conversations with fellow...1610false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-13--70619073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619073Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which we witness Elmer Gantry’s bustling apprenticeship to the charismatic evangelist Sharon Falconer, as they pioneer the grand and theatrical revival meetings that stretch across towns and cities, weaving sermons and spectacles with the...2189false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-15--70619091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619091Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a charismatic evangelist’s accidental gift for healing draws crowds and finance, prompting grandiose plans for a seaside tabernacle and crusade, while tensions and affections entwine quietly behind the scenes. The stage is set for a dramatic...2495false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-16--70619102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619102Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Mrs. Evans Riddle presides over a thriving New Thought centre, blending mysticism and self-help with a sharp eye for profit, while the Reverend Elmer Gantry flounders in his evangelical career and tentatively steps into her curious realm of...1141false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-18--70619068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619068Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the ambitious and well-dressed Reverend Elmer Gantry, fatigued by his precarious ventures in New Thought prosperity lectures, encounters Bishop Wesley R. Toomis, whose worldly yet devout character and inviting home embody a compelling...1994false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-17--70619072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619072Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young theological graduate, Frank Shallard, embarks on his first pastoral duties feeling beset by doubts about the efficacy and sincerity of the ministry, yet finds solace and guidance in the steady presence of the gentle and mystic...2353false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-19--70619085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619085Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Reverend Elmer Gantry arrives at the modest town of Banjo Crossing, confronting the rustic reality of his new parish and its inhabitants with a blend of ambition and weary self-reflection. He finds a church to cherish, a promising young woman...1634false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-20-p-t1-6--70619094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619094Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry arrives at Banjo Crossing to begin his new role as a preacher, meticulously armed with a borrowed theological library and a well-rehearsed sermon, ready to inspire his flock with both solemnity and a touch of theatricality. The...1338false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-20-part-7-12--70619083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619083Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry settles into a small-town pulpit with a mixture of social charm and theatrical innovation, endeavouring to enliven the sleepy congregation through novel prayer-meeting techniques and literary allusions. Meanwhile, he supplements...1838false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-21--70619088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619088Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry, a young Methodist minister newly married to Cleo, navigates the complex demands of small-town ministry, social expectation, and his own restless ambitions. Amidst evangelical revivals, familial ties, and the keen politics of a...2120false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-23-part-1-3--70619075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619075Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a newly appointed minister surveys the Wellspring Methodist Church with a keen managerial eye, noting its dilapidated state and the social composition of his congregation, while contemplating lively sermons to invigorate their spirits and...1131false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-22--70619103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619103Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young clergyman named Elmer Gantry rises through ranks of small-town ministries, grappling with domestic discord and stirring the spirits of his growing congregations through fiery sermons and spirited political involvement. His ambitious...1245false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter23-part-4-7--70619089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619089Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry and his wife Cleo settle into a modest Old Town house, investing quickly in appearances to mask their ambitions, while Elmer confronts the exhausting demands and complexities of his new Zenith pastorate. He navigates the varied...1923false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-24--70619092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619092Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the ambitious Elmer Gantry reconnects with two former seminary classmates in Zenith, encountering contrasting paths that reflect different spiritual temperaments and social standings. Meanwhile, Frank Shallard wrestles with his ideals and...737false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-25--70619087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619087Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry, caught between the buoyant Young Married Set at Wellspring Church and the steady familiarity of old acquaintances, navigates the uneasy balance of charm, temptation, and sermonised morality with the acumen of a practised...1264false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-26-part-1-4--70619095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619095Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the ambitious Reverend Elmer Gantry ingeniously blends lively entertainment and spirited moralising to draw vast crowds and curry favour with the local press, while manoeuvring ecclesiastical and societal figures to bolster his church’s...1999false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-27--70619098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619098Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry rises to local renown by ferreting out vice, securing the admiration of the town’s Rotary Club, and navigating the social rituals of high society with thoughtful ambition. His reputation grows as he embarks on a Chautauqua tour,...1769false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-26-part-5-9--70619099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619099Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Reverend Gantry embarks upon a fervent crusade against the vices of his town, parading with policemen through dens of iniquity and delivering fervid denunciations that stir both ridicule and awe among witnesses. His exploits culminate in...824false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter29-part-1-6--70619086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619086Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the zealous Reverend Gantry, eager to build his new church and bolster its standing, embarks on a public campaign to discredit the more liberal and questioning Pastor Frank Shallard, stirring discord within their shared community of faith. As...1064false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-28--70619105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619105Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Elmer Gantry extols the bustling success and cheerful camaraderie of his city church to a local man, even as another minister, Frank Shallard, confides his deep disillusionment with the church's hypocrisies and contradictions in intimate...2003false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter29-part-7-12--70619100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619100Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a weary preacher, disillusioned by the rigid sanctimony of his peers and the starkness of organised charity, finds himself caught between bitter conflict and personal doubt as he faces the harsh realities outside his pulpit. His voice, once...1690false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-30--70619104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619104Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Reverend Elmer Gantry is delightfully installed as a Doctor of Divinity and begins to extend his influence beyond his church walls through radio and international travels. While navigating the social niceties of European cities, he...2583false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-32--70619096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619096Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the amiable yet troubled Dr. Gantry finds himself ensnared in a sordid entanglement involving matrimonial deception and blackmail, forcing him to confront the precarious balance between his public persona and private indiscretions. Amidst the...856false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-31--70619097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619097Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Reverend Dr. Elmer Gantry navigates the uneasy waters of rising fame and ecclesiastical ambition, while managing the complexities of his private and public lives, including the assistance of a capable and devoted new secretary. His...1681false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elmer-gantry-chapter-33--70619093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619093Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Reverend Dr. Gantry faces a maelstrom of scandal as accusations threaten to unravel his reputation, only for a dramatic confession to clear his name and reaffirm his standing within the church community. Amidst the fervent prayers and...796false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-2--70629166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629166Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt wakes to the rhythms of his comfortable middle-class life, navigating the familiar streets of Zenith with a combination of pride and unease. The chapter paints a picture of a man deeply enmeshed in the conventions of his social...1253false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-1--70629146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629146Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which one is introduced to the earnest and bustling world of George F. Babbitt, a prosperous real-estate broker whose life unfolds amidst the conventions and comforts of middle-class Zenith. The narrative gently sketches the rhythms of his daily...1600false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-3--70629143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629143Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently unfolds the character of George Babbitt, revealing his comfortable yet restless position in the bustling middle-class world of Zenith. The prose hums with quiet observation, painting a vivid portrait of social routines...1757false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-4--70629147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629147Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently unfolds around the rhythms of George Babbitt's daily life, tracing his desires and discontents within the comfortable confines of his middle-class existence. The subtle sketches of social interactions and personal...1548false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-6--70629165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629165Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt spends a morning reflecting on his social milieu and the intricate balance of propriety and personal ambition that governs his interactions. The narrative gently unfolds the rhythms of his daily life and the subtle pressures...2878false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-5--70629148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629148Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative unfolds with a keen eye on the subtleties of social expectation and personal aspiration within a bustling Midwestern city. The characters navigate their carefully constructed worlds, revealing the nuances of ambition and...2123false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-7--70629158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629158Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt contemplates the rhythms of his social and professional life, observing the intricate dance of conformity and ambition that characterises his bustling city. The narrative gently unfolds the subtle tensions between individual...1493false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-8--70629167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629167Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt attends the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, navigating the rituals and social expectations of his civic role with a mixture of dutiful participation and private reflection. The evening reveals subtle tensions and the...2364false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-10--70629145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629145Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt finds himself navigating the familiar rhythms of his bustling city life, surrounded by the steady hum of commerce and the comforting predictability of his social circles. The chapter gently explores his thoughts and...1819false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-9--70629157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629157Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George F. Babbitt navigates the familiar streets of Zenith, reflecting on his place within the prosperous yet conformist fabric of the city. The narrative quietly captures his interactions and the social expectations that gently shape his...1206false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-12--70629144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629144Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the rhythms of daily life unfold with a quiet insistence, revealing the subtle tensions and unspoken yearnings that dwell beneath respectable façades. The narrative gently sketches the characters' routines and aspirations against the backdrop...496false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-11--70629159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629159Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the daily rhythms of Zenith and the intricate social dances of its citizens continue to unfold with a subtle blend of ambition and routine. The narrative gently captures the nuances of community life, portraying a world where personal desires...754false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-13--70629153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629153Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative pauses to contemplate the subtle shifts in the rhythms of life, capturing the quiet moments that shape the familiar streets and social realms of Zenith. The tone is one of gentle observation, quietly chronicling the rhythms of...2282false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-14--70629154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629154Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt contemplates the shifting values and social expectations within his community, reflecting the subtle tensions underlying the daily rhythms of middle-class life. The narrative gently uncovers the nuances of conformity and...1840false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-15--70629173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629173Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George F. Babbitt navigates the complex social milieu of Zenith, striving to affirm his standing among neighbours and acquaintances with a cautious but determined air. The narrative delicately captures his thoughts and routines, revealing the...1521false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-16--70629175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629175Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt reflects on the conventions and expectations of his social circle, navigating the intricate dance of business, friendship, and propriety with the measured confidence of a man well versed in the art of conformity. The narrative...1194false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-17--70629151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629151Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently unfolds with a keen eye on the everyday rhythms and social nuances that quietly shape the lives within the city. The tone remains observant and unhurried, inviting reflection on the subtle forces at play beneath the...1349false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-18--70629162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629162Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently unfolds the intricate social currents and personal ambitions weaving through the lives of its urban characters, all framed by the quietly observant eye of a community attuned to propriety and progress. The episode...1409false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-20--70629161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629161Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt wrestles with his inner conflicts and societal expectations in the quiet contemplation of his world. The narrative gently unfolds his restless search for meaning amidst the comfortable rhythms of his conventional life.800false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-19--70629168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629168Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative delves into the unfolding complexities of social expectations and personal ambitions that quietly shape the lives of well-meaning citizens. The subtle interplay of conformity and individual desire is observed with a gentle,...1775false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-21--70629152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629152Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the earnest Zenith Boosters’ Club holds its lively annual lunch, celebrating good-fellowship, mutual business support, and the spirited election of officers amidst convivial speeches and hearty jesting. The scene closes with Babbitt’s moment...752false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-22--70629176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629176Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt finds himself caught in the gentle complexities of his social and professional life, navigating the familiar rhythms of his day with a mind both reflective and slightly restless. The narrative paints a picture of middle-class...621false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-24--70629163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629163Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently peels back the veneer of social respectability to reveal the quiet complexities and unspoken discontents simmering beneath the surface of everyday life. The characters move through their routines with a blend of hope and...1510false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-23--70629164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629164Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the quiet rhythms of middle-class life in Zenith unfold with a measured sense of routine and the subtle interplay of social expectations. The narrative gently examines the aspirations and quiet discontents of its characters as they navigate...1216false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-25--70629170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629170Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt finds himself navigating the familiar streets of Zenith with a renewed sense of familiarity, as his thoughts meander through the routines and rituals that define his everyday existence. The quiet hum of suburban life gently...995false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-26--70629171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629171Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George F. Babbitt, amidst the humdrum certainties of his suburban life, wrestles with unseen tensions beneath the polished veneer of his daily routines. The careful balance of his social and professional worlds appears both familiar and...1000false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-27--70629160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629160Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently unfolds a quiet moment in the lives of the characters, capturing the subtle rhythms and commonplace interactions that define their social world. The tone is one of attentive observation, marked by a gentle humour that...1047false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-28--70629169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629169Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt, buoyed by the waning of a city-wide strike, finds himself drawn into a quietly intimate afternoon and evening with Mrs. Judique, a refined tenant whose companionship offers a delicate respite from his usual restless pursuits....1309false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-29--70629150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629150Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative takes a quiet pause, presenting a moment of reflection that subtly reveals the character’s shifting thoughts and societal observations. The tone is deliberately measured, allowing the ordinary textures of middle-class life to...2202false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-30--70629155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629155Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative pauses in a hushed moment, inviting the reader to linger in the quiet anticipation of what is yet to unfold. The scene is set with delicate brushstrokes, capturing the subtle tensions and unspoken hopes that define the...1399false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-31--70629149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629149Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative lingers on the subtle shifts within a cityscape and the intricacies of social ambitions, casting a discerning eye on the characters as they navigate their quietly unfolding lives. The prose hums with the muted rhythms of...939false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-32--70629156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629156Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt confronts a moment of unsettling self-reflection amid the familiar trappings of his professional and social life, revealing the quiet tensions beneath the surface of his routine. The narrative gently unfurls the interplay of...1316false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-34--70629172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629172Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative pauses in a quiet and contemplative manner, leaving the reader suspended in the gentle stillness of an unspoken moment. The absence of events invites a reflective mood, as if the story itself is holding its breath before the...1376false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babbitt-chapter-33--70629174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629174Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which George Babbitt reflects on the complexities of his social and professional life, caught between the expectations of conformity and the stirrings of personal doubt. The narrative delicately unveils the quiet tensions and nuances of a man...1242false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-2--70629299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629299Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a middle-aged couple embarks on a steamer voyage from New York to Massachusetts, revealing the gentle interplay of their private fears and shared excitement as they escape their usual routine. The father, outwardly confident and jaunty,...503false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-1--70629300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629300Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the affectionate and slightly rebellious Mr. and Mrs. Seth Appleby, devoted to each other despite their humble and uneventful lives in New York City, prepare for their customary yearly vacation to Cape Cod with a mix of anxious excitement and...629false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-3--70629301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629301Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Father and Mother Appleby arrive at the Tubbs farm on Cape Cod for their annual summer visit, rekindling old friendships and settling into the gentle rhythms of rural life marked by the scent of salt marshes, the lure of clam digging, and the...848false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-4--70629303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629303Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a middle-aged couple, wearied by city life, hatch an ambitious plan to leave the shoe business and open a genteel tea-room on Cape Cod, filled with visions of rustic charm and genteel hospitality. They embark on careful saving and...853false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-5--70629302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629302Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the sprightly Mr. and Mrs. Appleby venture from city life to open a quaint tea-room on the windswept cliffs of Grimsby Head, buoyed by dreams as sweet as their home-made doughnuts and the promise of a fresh start amidst the sea and moors....1182false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-6--70629304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629304Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Applebys, struggling to keep their modest tea-room afloat amidst the indifference of summer visitors and the unwelcome criticisms of their daughter Lulu, entertain hopes of reviving their fortunes by attracting a distinguished society...1130false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-8--70629306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629306Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which two weather-beaten souls, grappling with dashed hopes and the silence of lost livelihood, find their spirits buoyed only by flickers of domestic comfort and the restless sea’s urgent call. The wild October storm reveals both the fragility of...713false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-7--70629305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629305Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a modest tea-room welcomes the distinguished Mrs. Vance Carter and her daughter, whose sharp tongues and haughty remarks cut through the humble establishment’s weary air like a frost in early autumn. Amid delicate lettuce sandwiches and...652false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-10--70629308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629308Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Applebys, past their prime yet buoyed by fresh hope, settle into a cramped and grim furnished room on Avenue B to reclaim their place in New York, with Seth seeking work amid the holiday bustle while his wife takes up a modest job in a...1169false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-9--70629307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629307Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the weary Appleby parents endure the stifling, gilded hospitality of their daughter Lulu in a house teeming with modern trappings and strained social pleasantries, their spirits chafing against enforced idleness and quiet desperation. Finding...1111false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-11--70629309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629309Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the fragile hopes of a struggling couple are warmed briefly by a purchased overcoat and a shared meal, only to be cruelly dashed by theft and the crushing weight of despair. With stark intimacy, the narrative unveils their quiet resolve...621false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-12--70629310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629310Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Seth Appleby, grappling with despair and illness, narrowly escapes a tragic fate and finds himself renewed in spirit alongside his wife, their shared struggle binding them anew. Together, they resolve to face the uncertain future with hopeful...313false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-13--70629311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629311Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Applebys, newly styled as Mrs. and Mr. Smith, tentatively begin their adventurous tramp through the winter countryside, encountering kindness, suspicion, and the rigours of the open road. Their resolve and mutual tenderness are tested by...1145false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-14--70629312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629312Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which an ageing man and his wife, having renounced their former lives, traverse the wintry wilderness and unexpectedly find themselves welcomed into the rough camaraderie of a hobo camp, where the wife's practical kindness begins to impose order on...841false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-16--70629313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629313Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Applebys arrive in a small Indiana town, where Father Appleby adopts the role of a distinguished traveller, securing new shoes and garnering the curious attention of locals eager to hear of his adventures. Through lighthearted...765false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-15--70629316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629316Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the resolute Mother boldly confronts the local deputy sheriff to protect a band of wandering souls seeking refuge, and the Applebys, amid shifting camaraderie and rustic hardships, slowly transform their hobo camp into a semblance of...984false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-18--70629314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629314Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Mother and Father settle into their new life in Lipsittsville, their hopes and spirits buoyed by the home they have fashioned with care, yet shadowed by the stern reproaches of their daughter Lulu's letter. They confront the unexpected...1080false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocents-chapter-17--70629315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629315Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Mr. Seth Appleby becomes an integral figure in Lipsittsville through his shoe store, and the Appleby family gradually settles into village life, finding new social status and small joys amid their modest circumstances. Father and Mother,...674false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-introduction--70629554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629554Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Main Street and its venerable status are clearly laid out.124false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-1--70629559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629559Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the quiet rhythms and subtle nuances of small-town life begin to unfold, setting the stage for a keenly observed exploration of human character and social expectation. The narrative gently introduces us to a community quietly poised between...1564false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-2--70629534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629534Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the delicate and eager Carol is introduced to Dr. Will Kennicott, a kindly, robust country physician whose pride in his prairie town and earthy humor charm her amidst a convivial gathering. Their companionship deepens as they wander the...1048false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-3--70629543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629543Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a weary train clatters across the sweep of the Minnesota prairie, carrying an array of tired travellers whose lives are quietly etched by hardship and routine, while Carol and Will Kennicott embark on a home-coming journey to the modest town...1720false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-4--70629558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629558Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the quiet rhythms of small-town life unfold with a gentle inevitability, revealing the tender hopes and unspoken dreams that nestle beneath the ordinary. The narrative pauses to observe the delicate interplay of character and custom that...3488false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-5--70629561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629561Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently unfolds the familiar rhythms and quiet hopes of small-town life, inviting the reader to observe the characters and their delicate interactions with an astute, kindly eye. The prose softly captures the essence of community...2087false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-6--70629530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629530Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the quiet rhythms of small-town life unfold with a gentle steadiness, revealing the quaint customs and familiar faces that define its character. Observations are made with a kindly eye, noting the interplay of tradition and individual...1897false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-7--70629531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629531Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the town’s quiet rhythms and subtle social intricacies unfold with a measured pace, revealing the modest hopes and restrained ambitions of its inhabitants. The narrative lingers on the understated details of daily life, gently painting a...1879false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-8--70629532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629532Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott, eager to engage with her husband's world and the Gopher Prairie community, grapples with the subtle, persistent scrutiny and misunderstandings of the townsfolk, informed candidly by her friend Vida Sherwin. Meanwhile, her...833false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-9--70629566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629566Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young wife navigates the shrill scrutiny and veiled mockery of small-town life with a poignant mixture of defiance and vulnerability, her spirit buffeted by the gossipy youths and the stifling conventions of Gopher Prairie. She finds...1441false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-10--70629535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629535Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott wrestles with the silent austerity of her home and the reticence of Gopher Prairie’s social circles, finding unexpected camaraderie and thought-provoking conversation with the unconventional handyman, Bjornstam. She endeavours...2134false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-11--70629556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629556Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which our attention briefly lingers in the quiet spaces between moments, where the undercurrents of small-town life murmur softly beneath the surface. The narrative invites a pause for reflection on the familiar rhythms and unspoken nuances that...3108false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-13--70629560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629560Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a restless Carol Kennicott seeks companionship in the dim office of the lawyer Guy Pollock, whose melancholic reflections on the small-town life reveal a shared weariness and a longing for something beyond the familiar confines of Gopher...1119false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-12--70629569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629569Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott revels in the awakening May landscape surrounding Gopher Prairie, encounters a nomadic horse-trader, and embraces the warmth of summer social life by the lake, finding simple joys amid the town’s routines. Yet, as autumn...1275false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-14--70629568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629568Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Kennicotts engage in a candid and somewhat tense evening exchange, revealing the fissures between Carol's literary sensibilities and Will’s practical, earthy nature amidst the social and professional rivalries of small-town medical men....2184false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-15--70629533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629533Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the patient endurance and quiet heroism of a country doctor are laid bare through the eyes of his wife, as she navigates the intimate realities and somber challenges of rural medical life amidst the stark landscape of Gopher Prairie. She...2793false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-17--70629537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629537Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative pauses on a quiet moment, reflecting the subtle rhythms of small-town life with its understated hopes and restrained aspirations. The prose gently captures the lingering stillness before the tides of change stir the familiar...1719false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-16--70629547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629547Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott finds herself quietly wrestling with the unfulfilled yearnings and domestic rhythms of her married life in Gopher Prairie, noting the peculiar hobbies and inclinations of her husband that seem to elude her full understanding....1507false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-18--70629557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629557Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative quietly shifts to a new phase, inviting reflection on the evolving rhythms and undercurrents that shape small-town life. The prose, measured and attentive, gently sketches the subtleties of character and milieu without urgency...1891false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-19--70629563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629563Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Dr. Thorpe's gentle presence in Gopher Prairie offers a measured contrast to the town's earnest bustle, revealing subtle tensions beneath its orderly surface. The narrative lingers on the quiet ways in which individual desires brush against...1517false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-20--70629540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629540Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative pauses thoughtfully on a moment of quiet reflection, allowing the subtleties of the town’s atmosphere and its inhabitants’ dispositions to unfold with gentle precision. The tone wavers between contemplative stillness and the...1477false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-21--70629542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629542Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the quiet rhythms of Gopher Prairie life unfold with an undercurrent of subtle tensions and shifting social currents. The characters move through their routines and reflections, revealing the delicate balance between personal desires and...1685false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-23--70629536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629536Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the quiet rhythms of small-town life unfold with careful attention to the idle observations and subtle social nuances that shape the community’s character. The narrative gently explores the interplay between individual desires and collective...1887false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-22--70629565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629565Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott navigates the intricate social currents of Gopher Prairie with a mixture of hope and quiet determination, observing the subtle interplay of tradition and change in a small Midwestern town. The narrative captures the nuanced...1683false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-25--70629545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629545Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Dr. Will Kennicott wrestles quietly with the vexations of small-town life and the delicate entanglements of friendship and domestic fidelity, caught between the dull duties at home and the restless stirrings of youthful camaraderie....1326false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-24--70629546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629546Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative pauses briefly, allowing the town and its inhabitants to settle into a quiet reverie, untouched by the frenetic affairs that usually stir their days. This moment of stillness invites a reflective glance at the subtle rhythms and...2663false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-27--70629539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629539Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative delicately unfolds amidst the quiet rhythms of small-town life, revealing the nuanced interplay of its inhabitants' thoughts and actions. The prose captures the subtle tensions and reflections that define the outwardly tranquil...431false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-26--70629550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629550Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol discovers a refreshingly candid companionship among the Bjornstams, whose simple life and candid struggles provide a vibrant contrast to the constrained social airs of Gopher Prairie, while she gently cares for them through a grievous...1092false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-28--70629548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629548Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the genteel folk of Gopher Prairie put a new tailor of artistic, sensitive bearing under the town’s sharp scrutiny, while Mrs Kennicott, caught between sympathy and social caution, discovers unexpected companionship in a young teacher and the...2153false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-29--70629555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629555Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young tailor named Erik Valborg, recently roused to art and literature, shares his hopes and insecurities with Carol as they navigate the peculiar rhythms of small-town life, including a failed tennis tournament that reveals the social...2166false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-31--70629549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629549Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol’s restless spirit grapples with the emptiness of her home and the delicate, unspoken tension of her friendship with Erik, while the small-town whispers and suspicions swirl unnervingly around her. She finds herself caught between...1283false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-30--70629562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629562Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott seeks a brief respite from the confinements of Gopher Prairie society through a lively picnic and an intimate boat ride with Erik Valborg, stirring a restless longing for youth and escape. Amid the town’s whispering eyes and...1866false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-33--70629538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629538Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Mrs. Kennicott wrestles with the painful ambiguity of her feelings for Erik Valborg as they share a furtive walk through the melancholy countryside, while her husband confronts her with a blend of blunt pragmatism and tender devotion. The...2015false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-32--70629541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629541Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the story pauses to invite reflection upon the quiet rhythms and subtle tensions of small-town life, as characters navigate their personal landscapes with a mixture of hope and resignation. The narrative gently unfolds the scenes and...1909false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-34--70629544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629544Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol and Kennicott return from a lengthy tour of the American West and California, confronting both the lingering allure of distant places and the stark reality of their small town, Gopher Prairie, blanketed in early spring's dreary thaw....1032false535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-35--70629564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629564Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott navigates the varied and sometimes wearisome rhythms of small-town life during the upheavals of war and prosperity, encountering a gamut of characters from the broken Champ Perry to the boisterous booster Jim Blausser. Amidst...1032false536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-37--70629552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629552Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the narrative gently halts to a quiet pause, offering a reflective stillness that invites contemplation. The world of Gopher Prairie lingers in a moment suspended, awaiting the gradual unfolding of the town’s intricate character.866false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-36--70629553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629553Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the Kennicotts endure a growing estrangement as Carol’s unspoken discontent with Gopher Prairie and its patriotic fervour comes to a head, leading her to take a bold step away from the town to seek her own purpose and freedom. Amidst the...1008false537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-39--70629551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629551Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol Kennicott returns to the familiar rhythms of Gopher Prairie, navigating the curious receptions and settled habits of the townsfolk while quietly nurturing her ambitions and sensing the steady pulse of domestic life. She gradually finds...1032false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-chapter-38--70629567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629567Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Carol, having spent a year in Washington, confronts feelings of alienation and longing as she encounters old acquaintances, wrestles with the mundanity of her office life, and reunites with Kennicott for a delicate second wooing amid the...1750false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-1-miss-boltwood-of-brooklyn-is-lost-in-the-mud--72089842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089842Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Miss Claire Boltwood, a lady of Long Island refinement, boldly tackles the treacherous and muddy back roads of Minnesota in her seventy-horsepower roadster, fighting both the elements and her own inexperience to keep her father safely on...637false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-2-claire-escapes-from-respectability--72089846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089846Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire Boltwood, a young woman of Brooklyn Heights used to genteel leisure and social trappings, finds herself frustrated by the conventional prospects offered to her and resolves to take her ailing father on a wide and arduous journey...991false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-3-a-young-man-in-a-raincoat--72089857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089857Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a spirited young woman, Claire Boltwood, finds herself mired in Minnesota mud and aided by an earnest, boyish stranger named Milt Daggett and his humble yet sprightly little car, whose unconventional charm and resourcefulness stir both hope...1292false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-4-a-room-without--72089847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089847Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire Boltwood encounters the unvarnished realities of life on the road as she arrives in Gopher Prairie, grappling with fatigue, indifferent service, and the peculiar quirks of small-town hospitality. Amidst the rustic setting and...1027false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-5-release-brakes-shift-to-third--72089844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089844Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt Daggett, the competent and ambitious proprietor of a small-town garage, finds his orderly life gently disrupted by the arrival of a stylish young woman whose quiet refinement stirs a restless longing within him. Amidst the routine of...1522false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-6-the-land-of-billowing-clouds--72089845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089845Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire journeys across the expansive and sunlit prairies, becoming attuned to the landscape’s wide horizons, its avian inhabitants, and the down-to-earth nature of roadside folk, while gradually shedding her Eastern airs and embracing the...723false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-7-the-great-american-frying-pan--72089843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089843Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire experiences a series of small but vexing trials including a dreadful roadside meal and an inexplicable engine failure, underscoring the rugged realities and occasional cruelties of the long-distance motor tour. Along the dusty highways...899false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-8-the-discovery-of-canned-shrimp-and-hesperides--72089852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089852Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young mechanic, newly freed from his workshop drudgery, embraces the open road with wide-eyed enthusiasm, absorbing the mannerisms and refinements of travelling men and newly discovered literature while shadowing a spirited young woman...1444false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-9-the-man-with-agate-eyes--72089848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089848Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire journeys from the expansive prairies into the wild starkness of the Bad Lands, encountering the honest resilience and ruggedness of the Western farmers and the land that shapes them. Along the way, an unwelcome and brazen passenger...842false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-10-the-curious-incident-of-the-hillside-road--72089849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089849Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a fortuitous encounter with a rogue passenger aboard the Boltwoods’ runabout leads to a tense and perilous contest of wills upon a narrow hillside road, resolved only by the brave and quick-witted intervention of a rough but resourceful...540false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-11-sagebrush-tourists-of-the-great-highway--72089850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089850Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire journeys through the rugged expanse of the Great Highway, encountering the hearty and unpretentious “Sagebrush Tourists” who find joy in the dust and simplicity of the open road, far removed from the polished ease of chauffeured...823false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-12-the-wonders-of-nature-with-all-modern-improvements--72089863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089863Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt takes Claire and her father on a mountainous drive through the Park, sharing his mechanical wisdom while quietly observing the social contrasts among fellow travellers and the peculiarities of high society. Amid the grandeur of nature...741false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-13-adventurers-by-firelight--72089865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089865Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young woman and her companion find themselves spellbound by the grandeur of the Yellowstone Canyon, sharing a quiet campfire and unfolding stories that reveal the simple ambitions and modest heroism of a mechanic with dreams of broader...900false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-14-the-beast-of-the-corral--72089855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089855Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a morning misty with frost and the bracing air of the mountains finds Milt and Claire confronting a boldly unperturbed bear, and the somber loss of a feline companion gently deepens their quiet companionship amid the rugged beauty surrounding...437false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-15-the-black-day-of-the-voyage--72089859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089859Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a day of mechanical mishaps and near disaster besets a young woman’s motor journey through rugged mountain roads, demanding all her resolve and the unexpected aid of a capable young companion. Together, they face the daunting trials of worn...946false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-16-the-spectacles-of-authority--72089860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089860Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire Boltwood's solitary journey through the rugged and enchanting landscapes of Montana is interrupted by an unexpected and warmly familiar voice from the past, bringing a touch of urbane charm and luxurious surprise to the rustic setting....901false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-17-the-vagabond-in-green--72089851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089851Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a brash and loquacious fellow named Pinky Parrott hitches a ride with Milt, unwelcome yet inescapable, as he rambles on about mysticism and a gold-mine while gradually wearing down Milt’s resolve. Upon reaching a hospitable but subtly...1039false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-18-the-fallacy-of-romance--72089853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089853Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt finds himself entangled in a late-night clash of manners and finances, caught between the suave Jeff Saxton and the obtrusive Pinky Parrott, while Claire reveals a fondness for the finer things that softens the rugged road. The morning...484false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-19-the-night-of-endless-pines--72089871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089871Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire Boltwood, wearied by a tire blow-out and the lonely passage through the endless Idaho pines, arrives exhausted at the squalid Pellago Tavern, where suspicion and rough hospitality await her and her ailing father. Enduring the sour...873false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-20-the-free-woman--72089854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089854Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire navigates a tense reconciliation with her companions amidst a dismal breakfast at a rough roadside inn, before pressing onward over the challenging Blewett Pass with a mixture of trepidation and resolve. Alongside Milt and Pinky, she...1079false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-21-the-mine-of-lost-souls--72089856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089856Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a tense and curious pursuit through winding mountain roads leads to a grim discovery, and the bewildered companions find themselves embroiled in the sorrowful, tangled life of a woman bereft and bitter in a remote clearing. The strange...689false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-22-across-the-roof-of-the-world--72089867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089867Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire and Milt, navigating the precarious roads of the Pacific Northwest by night, share quiet intimacies and hopeful plans as they escort the troubled Dlorus to a tentative reconciliation with her husband. Upon reaching North Yakima, they...653false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-23-the-grael-in-a-backyard-in-yakima--72089858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089858Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire’s adventurous spirit leads her and Milt into the unexpected pastoral quiet of Yakima, where the practical Mr. Boltwood takes hold of the reins and ushers them towards a more ordered conclusion of their journey. Amidst the close...348false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-24-her-own-people--72089870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089870Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire Boltwood wrestles with the uneasy aftermath of a rash declaration as the train speeds toward Seattle, ensconced in the comforting but somewhat stifling embrace of her affluent relatives. Surrounded by luxury and familiar faces, she...995false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-25-the-abyssinian-prince--72089862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089862Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt Daggett arrives in the sprawling city of Seattle, confronting a world vastly different from the open roads and simple towns he knows, and struggles with feelings of alienation and the complex social circles surrounding Claire Boltwood....1265false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-26-a-class-in-engineering-and-omelets--72089861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089861Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young and determined mechanical engineering student, Milt Daggett, immerses himself rigorously in his studies at the university, navigating a world of privileged classmates with a careful mix of detachment and admiration, all the while...676false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-27-the-viciousness-of-nice-things--72089869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089869Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire navigates the cloying atmosphere of polished social niceties and tedious acquaintances, feeling both alien and restless amid the trivial worries and genteel fussing of the Gilsons and their circle. Finding solace in the humble...881false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-28-the-morning-coat-of-mr-hudson-b-riggs--72089872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089872Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Mr. Hudson B. Riggs, a beleaguered mining engineer caught between his rustic past and high society’s demands, briefly sheds light on the social tensions surrounding Milton Daggett’s new world of teas and manners. Meanwhile, a tender and...820false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-29-the-enemy-love--72089876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089876Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Claire encounters Jeff, transformed and rugged from his Alaskan adventure, stirring a complex mixture of admiration, fear, and secret longing within her. Their uneasy reunion unfolds with tender tension, as Jeff’s heartfelt declarations and...519false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-30-the-virtuous-plotters--72089866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089866Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a circle of concerned acquaintances discourses on the curious character of a young man who has insinuated himself into the good graces of a certain Claire, revealing both his vulgar origin and a puzzling charm that bewilders even the most...268false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-31-the-kitchen-intimate--72089874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089874Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt Daggett finds himself navigating the alien intricacies of the Gilson household, from its dazzlingly efficient kitchen to the intimidating world of evening attire, culminating in his awkward immersion in the opera circle. His earnest but...1709false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-32-the-cornfield-aristocrat--72089873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089873Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt Daggett ventures timidly into the polished world of the Astoria Club under Jeff Saxton’s invitation, navigating the airs and veneers of Eastern aristocracy with a mixture of awkward pride and quiet defiance. Returning to the modest...1132false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-33-tooth-mug-tea--72089864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089864Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Milt and Claire navigate the uneasy social currents of a tea party hosted by the Gilsons, where rustic tales and old family grudges reveal the sharp distinctions and hidden resentments beneath polished surfaces. The visit to Aunt Harriet's...1267false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-air-chapter-34-the-beginning-of-a-story--72089868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72089868Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a spirited picnic in the Cascades serves as the backdrop for the decidedly unrefined and adventurous Gilson party, where Claire finds herself delighting in a spontaneous rattling escapade with Milt Daggett, far removed from the decorum of...786false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-1--72090201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090201Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which we meet Una Golden, a modest, aspiring young woman of Panama, Pennsylvania, whose genteel upbringing and limited prospects force her to wrestle with the confines of small-town life and the stifling expectations of womanhood. Faced with the...1841false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-2--72090202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090202Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una Golden, newly arrived from her insipid small town, surveys the bustling, unromantic city of New York with a mixture of awe and resolute ambition, absorbing its sights and sounds while clinging to the hope of a better future for herself...1049false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-3--72090204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090204Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una Golden, a determined young woman from Panama, Pennsylvania, navigates the bustling world of a New York commercial college, grappling with her ambitions, uneasy social encounters, and the stirring complexities of youth and love. Amidst her...2435false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-4--72090206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090206Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una embarks on her first office job at the Motor and Gas Gazette, navigating the mundane complexities and unwritten rules of business life amid a tangle of typewriters, desks, and whispered rivalries. She becomes acquainted with the peculiar...1566false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-5-part-1--72090207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090207Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una Golden embarks on her first foray into stenography under the erratic yet oddly endearing supervision of Walter Babson, whose bouts of incoherence and bouts of inspiration reveal a man adrift between literary ambition and daily toil. As...1745false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-5-part-2--72090210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090210Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una Golden navigates the bustling office springtime with a quiet longing for connection, finding unexpected warmth and camaraderie in her working relationship with the impulsive yet earnest Walter Babson. Their shared evening—filled with...1901false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-6--72090211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090211Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young stenographer, caught between innocent longing and the harsh pragmatisms of city life, finds herself entwined in the hesitant, awkward stirrings of first love within the confined, dusty walls of the office. The delicate dance of desire...2004false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-7--72090205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090205Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young office worker navigates the tender complexities of first love amid the bustling anonymity of the city, encumbered by a devoted but demanding mother and the unspoken constraints of ambition and decorum. Through whispered confessions...2044false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-1-the-city-chapter-8--72090208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090208Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a young stenographer named Una Golden navigates the modest challenges and restrained hopes of office life in an aging city building, quietly dreaming of a freer, more spirited existence beyond her daily toil and reserved affections. As...2892false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-2-the-office-chapter-9-part-1--72090209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090209Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una Golden, grappling with the sterile burden of her grief, navigates the oppressive labyrinth of office life and the city’s relentless Subway, finding herself increasingly alienated from the genteel world she once knew. As she relinquishes...1943false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-2-the-office-chapter-9-part-2--72090221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090221Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which a brash and cunning Dr. Phil Benson disrupts a genteel family gathering with his irreverent wit and unrefined manners, yet reveals a surprisingly tender side in his awkward advances toward Una Golden, stirring within her a restless mixture of...1014false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-2-the-office-chapter-10--72090219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090219Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which the diligent Una endures the humdrum rigours and cramped physical discomforts of office routine under the gruff but honest management of Mr. Troy Wilkins, finding small daily satisfactions amid the monotony and the occasional pangs of...1269false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-2-the-office-chapter-11--72090215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090215Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una, seeking companionship beyond the polite but uninspiring Grays, courageously applies for residence at the Temperance and Protection Home for Girls, enduring the stern scrutiny of its matron and encountering the blunt yet warm-hearted Mrs....1839false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-2-the-office-chapter-12--72090203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090203Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una unexpectedly assumes the reins of business responsibility, navigating office politics and salesmanship with a budding confidence that entwines her more deeply with the city's pulse. Amid new friendships and diverse views on love, work,...1167false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-job-part-2-the-office-chapter-13-part-1--72090212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72090212Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sinclair LewisIn which Una Golden escapes the weariness of office life to spend her summer at a Berkshire farm, where she finds a surprising companion in the hearty and candid Mr. Julius Edward Schwirtz, whose unpolished charm and straightforward talk gently lead...2308false715full