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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional notions of marriage and partnership. 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74395054</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74395054/mademoiselle_de_belle_isle_alexandre_dumas.mp3" length="72331163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9032</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 2-Thomas D'Urfey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comical-history-of-don-quixote-part-2-thomas-d-urfey--74369034</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74369034</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74369034/comical_history_of_don_quixote_part_2_thomas_d_urfey.mp3" length="105539114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13179</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lady of the Lake-Edmund John Eyre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-lake-edmund-john-eyre--74348616</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74348616</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74348616/lady_of_the_lake_edmund_john_eyre.mp3" length="36377486" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4543</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Andromache-Jean Racine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/andromache-jean-racine--74325738</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74325738</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74325738/andromache_jean_racine.mp3" length="49596683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6193</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gamester-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gamester-susanna-centlivre--74304643</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74304643</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74304643/gamester_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="72171331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9012</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rocket-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rocket-arthur-wing-pinero--74287283</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74287283</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74287283/rocket_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="73683472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9201</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 012-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-012-various--74268073</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74268073</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74268073/one_act_play_collection_012_various.mp3" length="159400296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dave Brings Home A Wife (dramatic reading)-Steele Rudd</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-brings-home-a-wife-dramatic-reading-steele-rudd--74252687</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74252687</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74252687/dave_brings_home_a_wife_dramatic_reading_steele_rudd.mp3" length="47793891" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossings A Fairy Play-Walter de la Mare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossings-a-fairy-play-walter-de-la-mare--74237909</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74237909</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74237909/crossings_a_fairy_play_walter_de_la_mare.mp3" length="78883369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Devil is an Ass-Ben Jonson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/devil-is-an-ass-ben-jonson--74224534</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74224534</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74224534/devil_is_an_ass_ben_jonson.mp3" length="97426625" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Merry Wives of Windsor (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/merry-wives-of-windsor-version-2-william-shakespeare--74203143</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74203143</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74203143/merry_wives_of_windsor_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="82757071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10334</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mrs. Pretty and The Premier-Arthur Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mrs-pretty-and-the-premier-arthur-adams--74176622</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74176622</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74176622/mrs_pretty_and_the_premier_arthur_adams.mp3" length="77101203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9628</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Knight of the Burning Pestle-Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/knight-of-the-burning-pestle-francis-beaumont-john-fletcher--74150939</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74150939</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74150939/knight_of_the_burning_pestle_francis_beaumont_john_fletcher.mp3" length="76430251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Modern Monologues-Marjorie Benton Cooke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-monologues-marjorie-benton-cooke--74124094</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74124094</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74124094/modern_monologues_marjorie_benton_cooke.mp3" length="102548494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>School for Husbands-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-husbands-moliere--74076489</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74076489</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74076489/school_for_husbands_molie_re.mp3" length="39585977" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sir Harry Wildair-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-harry-wildair-george-farquhar--74054240</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74054240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74054240/sir_harry_wildair_george_farquhar.mp3" length="68356877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8536</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 007-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-007-various--74032014</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). "The central situations of the two have much in common: the arbitrary and jealous lover to whom circumstances have given almost the authority of a husband: the simple ward rescued from physical constraint by the unfettered cunning of love." In between writing the two plays Moliere got married. Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74032014</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74032014/one_act_play_collection_007_various.mp3" length="148974870" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18603</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inconstant-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inconstant-george-farquhar--74013064</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74013064</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74013064/inconstant_george_farquhar.mp3" length="58875276" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7352</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cinderella-George Calderon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cinderella-george-calderon--73990467</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73990467</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73990467/cinderella_george_calderon.mp3" length="45224342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5647</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Busie Body-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/busie-body-susanna-centlivre--73970476</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73970476</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73970476/busie_body_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="84856951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10596</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Galahad Jones-Arthur Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/galahad-jones-arthur-adams--73950077</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73950077</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73950077/galahad_jones_arthur_adams.mp3" length="63259675" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wonder-Working Magician-Pedro Calderón de la Barca</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wonder-working-magician-pedro-calderon-de-la-barca--73928306</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73928306</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73928306/wonder_working_magician_pedro_caldero_n_de_la_barca.mp3" length="73982462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9239</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Madame Pepita-Gregorio Martínez Sierra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-pepita-gregorio-martinez-sierra--73904733</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). "The central situations of the two have much in common: the arbitrary and jealous lover to whom circumstances have given almost the authority of a husband: the simple ward rescued from physical constraint by the unfettered cunning of love." In between writing the two plays Moliere got married. Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73904733</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73904733/madame_pepita_gregorio_marti_nez_sierra.mp3" length="88638703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11069</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Benefit of the Doubt-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/benefit-of-the-doubt-arthur-wing-pinero--73883254</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). "The central situations of the two have much in common: the arbitrary and jealous lover to whom circumstances have given almost the authority of a husband: the simple ward rescued from physical constraint by the unfettered cunning of love." In between writing the two plays Moliere got married. Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73883254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73883254/benefit_of_the_doubt_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="108613969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13563</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Magistrate-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magistrate-arthur-wing-pinero--73862473</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). "The central situations of the two have much in common: the arbitrary and jealous lover to whom circumstances have given almost the authority of a husband: the simple ward rescued from physical constraint by the unfettered cunning of love." In between writing the two plays Moliere got married. Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73862473</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73862473/magistrate_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="81062066" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10121</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Second Mrs. Tanqueray-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-mrs-tanqueray-arthur-wing-pinero--73843873</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73843873</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73843873/second_mrs_tanqueray_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="83842534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10470</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>School for Wives-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-wives-moliere--73374139</link><description><![CDATA["School for Wives" by Molière is a timeless exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships. 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In between writing the two plays Moliere got married. Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72569575</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:28:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72569575/school_for_wives_moliere.mp3" length="53913850" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89e77cda-3d7c-435c-9ad8-e8872811f7cd/89e77cda-3d7c-435c-9ad8-e8872811f7cd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89e77cda-3d7c-435c-9ad8-e8872811f7cd/89e77cda-3d7c-435c-9ad8-e8872811f7cd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89e77cda-3d7c-435c-9ad8-e8872811f7cd/89e77cda-3d7c-435c-9ad8-e8872811f7cd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agnes,arnolphe,chrysalde,horace,moli,moliere,plays,school,toddhw,wives</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcca47bdbd5aa678169be98b07dee70b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
