https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-pays-to-advertise--7035515enBooksCopyright Comedy Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c68561ddc66bdb6e0b33598b8a329b6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-pays-to-advertise--7035515Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueComedy Genrespreaker46@podcastlibrary.orgAn early screwball comedy, the plot revolves around a Soap Manufacturing Mogul's attempt to get his idle-rich son to make something of himself. This involves a Countess who speaks only French (or does she?); the son's sweetheart (or is she?); a...falsef22c955c-554f-51b1-aed3-e6302fee2e1bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shoemaker-s-holiday-thomas-dekker--74474511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74474511Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:11 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Shoemaker's Holiday" by Thomas Dekker is a vibrant exploration of the lives and aspirations of shoemakers in 16th-century London, reflecting on themes of love, ambition, and social mobility. This timeless play captures the spirit of craftsmanship and...8300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civilian-clothes-thompson-buchanan--74427331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427331Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:29 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueCivilian Clothes-Thompson Buchanan is a compelling exploration of identity and the complexities of life beyond the uniform. This audiobook delves into the experiences of those transitioning from military to civilian life, highlighting the challenges...12649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sorcerer-w-s-gilbert--74362649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74362649Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:25 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Sorcerer" by W. S. Gilbert is a captivating exploration of themes such as ambition, desire, and the consequences of one's actions, all wrapped in Gilbert's signature wit and humor. This timeless work delves into the complexities of human nature and...4017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-the-dupe-hannah-cowley--74292154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74292154Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:32 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Who's the Dupe" by Hannah Cowley is a sharp and engaging exploration of deception, identity, and societal expectations. The narrative delves into the intricacies of human relationships, revealing how appearances can be misleading and how individuals...3720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wives-as-they-were-maids-as-they-are-elizabeth-inchbald--74176563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74176563Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:38 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Wives as They Were, Maids as They Are" by Elizabeth Inchbald explores the complex dynamics of gender roles and societal expectations in the context of marriage and domestic life. This enduring work invites listeners to reflect on the contrasts...7676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miles-gloriosus-the-braggart-captain-titus-maccius-plautus--74116126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116126Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:09 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueMiles Gloriosus, also known as The Braggart Captain, is a comedic play by Titus Maccius Plautus that explores themes of pride, deception, and the folly of boastfulness. The story centers around a braggart soldier whose exaggerated claims and...9186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clandestine-marriage-george-colman-the-elder-david-garrick--74068301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74068301Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:40 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Clandestine Marriage" by George Colman the Elder and David Garrick is a captivating exploration of the complexities of love, societal expectations, and the often hidden nature of relationships. This comedic play delves into the intricacies of...11578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-winnie-a-comedy-in-three-acts-carl-webster-pierce--74013889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74013889Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:39 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Breaking Winnie; A Comedy in Three Acts" by Carl Webster Pierce is a delightful exploration of humor and human relationships, presented through a clever three-act structure. This engaging comedy captures the essence of life's absurdities and the...6958falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-service-walter-ben-hare--73957777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73957777Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:53 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Civil Service" by Walter Ben Hare delves into the intricacies of public service and the challenges faced by those dedicated to serving their communities. This thought-provoking work highlights the significance of commitment, integrity, and the...8542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-boarders-or-the-great-jewel-mystery-josephine-van-tassel-bruorton--73898908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73898908Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:08 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Summer Boarders; or The Great Jewel Mystery" by Josephine Van Tassel Bruorton invites listeners into a captivating tale filled with intrigue and mystery. This story revolves around the enigmatic circumstances surrounding a jewel heist, drawing...11178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-fool-makes-many-antonio-de-solis--73786059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73786059Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:27 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueOne Fool Makes Many by Antonio de Solís explores the timeless theme of folly and its consequences, revealing how a single misguided action can lead to a cascade of misunderstandings and chaos. This narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the human...8936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-scrooge-charles-augustus-scott--73749992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73749992Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:52 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott" delves into the timeless themes of greed, redemption, and the transformative power of generosity. Through the lens of its iconic protagonist, the story explores how a life consumed by avarice can lead to profound...5919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchides-or-the-twin-sisters-titus-maccius-plautus--73720654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73720654Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:09 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Bacchides or, The Twin Sisters" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a comedic exploration of mistaken identities and the complexities of love and deception. This timeless work delves into themes of sibling bonds and the humorous chaos that ensues when...7712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cupid-s-whirligig-edward-sharpham--73697688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73697688Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:16 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueCupid's Whirligig by Edward Sharpham is a captivating exploration of love's complexities and the whimsical nature of attraction. This timeless tale delves into the intricacies of romantic relationships, showcasing how love can be both enchanting and...10614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/town-before-you-hannah-cowley--73673695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73673695Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:56:32 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Town Before You" by Hannah Cowley invites listeners into a world where societal expectations and personal desires collide, exploring themes of identity and community. This thought-provoking work delves into the intricacies of human relationships and...11984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cistellaria-or-the-casket-titus-maccius-plautus--73648807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73648807Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:28:06 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueCistellaria; or, The Casket by Titus Maccius Plautus is a captivating exploration of themes such as love, deception, and the quest for happiness, all wrapped in the clever humor characteristic of Plautus' work. This timeless play offers insight into...3511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-thomas-more-anthony-munday--73613915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73613915Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:17:49 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper Megrue"Sir Thomas More-Anthony Munday" delves into the life and legacy of Sir Thomas More, a key figure in the Renaissance who championed the ideals of humanism and integrity. This audiobook captures the essence of More's unwavering commitment to his...8776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/busie-body-susanna-centlivre--73293372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73293372Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:51:20 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueBusie Body by Susanna Centlivre is a vibrant exploration of social dynamics and the complexities of human relationships. This witty comedy delves into themes of deception, intrigue, and the lengths individuals will go to achieve their desires. Its...10596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-pays-to-advertise-walter-hackett-roi-cooper-megrue--72021263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72021263Fri, 15 May 2026 14:56:28 +0000Walter Hackett, Roi Cooper MegrueAn early screwball comedy, the plot revolves around a Soap Manufacturing Mogul's attempt to get his idle-rich son to make something of himself. This involves a Countess who speaks only French (or does she?); the son's sweetheart (or is she?); a...12873advertise,beaurien,comedy,exiles,hackett,martins,megrue,pays,screwball,soapfalsefull