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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Bores</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bores--7112805</link><description><![CDATA[Explore the delightful and often absurd realm of human interactions in "Bores," where the art of comedy takes center stage. This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that highlight the fascinating characters and scenarios that epitomize the mundane and tedious aspects of society. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, showcasing the wit and wisdom embedded in the portrayal of life's most tiresome figures, from the sycophantic courtiers to the pretentious intellectuals. Through clever satire and engaging storytelling, we delve into the nuances of social dynamics and the quirks that make us human. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our perceptions of boredom and entertainment. Join us as we uncover the humor in the everyday and discover a new book with every episode, celebrating the charm found in the most unexpected places.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7112805/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Plays Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg</url><title>Bores</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bores--7112805</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:59:34 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Plays Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker73@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Explore the delightful and often absurd realm of human interactions in "Bores," where the art of comedy takes center stage. This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that highlight the fascinating characters and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the delightful and often absurd realm of human interactions in "Bores," where the art of comedy takes center stage. This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that highlight the fascinating characters and scenarios that epitomize the mundane and tedious aspects of society. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, showcasing the wit and wisdom embedded in the portrayal of life's most tiresome figures, from the sycophantic courtiers to the pretentious intellectuals. Through clever satire and engaging storytelling, we delve into the nuances of social dynamics and the quirks that make us human. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our perceptions of boredom and entertainment. Join us as we uncover the humor in the everyday and discover a new book with every episode, celebrating the charm found in the most unexpected places.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Arts"/><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Performing Arts"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>681c775a-68ba-50f8-9754-e12efc0ffab6</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Mrs. Pretty and The Premier-Arthur Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mrs-pretty-and-the-premier-arthur-adams--74074216</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74074216</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74074216/mrs_pretty_and_the_premier_arthur_adams.mp3" length="77101203" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></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/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trelawny of the Wells-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trelawny-of-the-wells-arthur-wing-pinero--74052009</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74052009</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74052009/trelawny_of_the_wells_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="99479982" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12423</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Catherine Howard (Dramatic Reading)-Alexandre Dumas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/catherine-howard-dramatic-reading-alexandre-dumas--74030071</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74030071</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74030071/catherine_howard_dramatic_reading_alexandre_dumas.mp3" length="57349452" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7162</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amphitryon-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amphitryon-moliere--74011001</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011001</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74011001/amphitryon_molie_re.mp3" length="56002672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6993</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gamester-Edward Moore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gamester-edward-moore--73988199</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73988199</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73988199/gamester_edward_moore.mp3" length="76377348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9538</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Magnificent Lovers-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-lovers-moliere--73968285</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73968285</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73968285/magnificent_lovers_molie_re.mp3" length="39158756" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Charley's Aunt-Brandon Thomas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/charley-s-aunt-brandon-thomas--73948024</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948024</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73948024/charley_s_aunt_brandon_thomas.mp3" length="112886372" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.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--73926073</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73926073</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73926073/second_mrs_tanqueray_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="83842534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></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/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gay Lord Quex-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gay-lord-quex-arthur-wing-pinero--73902515</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73902515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73902515/gay_lord_quex_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="101567795" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12683</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Night Off; or A Page From Balzac-Augustin Daly, Franz von Schönthan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-off-or-a-page-from-balzac-augustin-daly-franz-von-schonthan--73880956</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73880956</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73880956/night_off_or_a_page_from_balzac_augustin_daly_franz_von_scho_nthan.mp3" length="95424885" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cistellaria; or, The Casket-Titus Maccius Plautus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cistellaria-or-the-casket-titus-maccius-plautus--73860496</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73860496</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73860496/cistellaria_or_the_casket_titus_maccius_plautus.mp3" length="28114694" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3511</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cynthia's Revels, or The Fountain of Self-Love-Ben Jonson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cynthia-s-revels-or-the-fountain-of-self-love-ben-jonson--73841964</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73841964</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73841964/cynthia_s_revels_or_the_fountain_of_self_love_ben_jonson.mp3" length="122269857" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15268</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.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--73371838</link><description><![CDATA["Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and satirical exploration of human folly and vice, showcasing the playwright's keen insight into the absurdities of society. This enduring work delves into themes of deception, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making it relevant to audiences today who grapple with similar issues in contemporary life. Jonson's wit and incisive commentary on the human condition resonate across the ages, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the societal norms that shape them. With its clever dialogue and rich characterizations, this audiobook offers a timeless reminder of the complexities of human nature and the pitfalls of hubris.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73371838</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73371838/devil_is_an_ass_ben_jonson.mp3" length="97426625" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and satirical exploration of human folly and vice, showcasing the playwright's keen insight into the absurdities of society. This enduring work delves into themes of deception, morality, and the consequences...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and satirical exploration of human folly and vice, showcasing the playwright's keen insight into the absurdities of society. This enduring work delves into themes of deception, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making it relevant to audiences today who grapple with similar issues in contemporary life. Jonson's wit and incisive commentary on the human condition resonate across the ages, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the societal norms that shape them. With its clever dialogue and rich characterizations, this audiobook offers a timeless reminder of the complexities of human nature and the pitfalls of hubris.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></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/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bores - Moliere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bores-moliere--72569592</link><description><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72569592</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:29:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72569592/bores_moliere.mp3" length="32539837" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a91a696d-b85e-4638-b7ad-b18b230bf537/a91a696d-b85e-4638-b7ad-b18b230bf537.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a91a696d-b85e-4638-b7ad-b18b230bf537/a91a696d-b85e-4638-b7ad-b18b230bf537.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a91a696d-b85e-4638-b7ad-b18b230bf537/a91a696d-b85e-4638-b7ad-b18b230bf537.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, finished, got up, and played in a fortnight. I do not say this to boast of an impromptu, or to pretend to any reputation on that account: but only to prevent certain people, who might object that I have not introduced here all the species of Bores who are to be found. I know that the number of them is great, both at the Court and in the City, and that, without episodes, I might have composed a comedy of five acts and still have had matter to spare." So with that, who needs a plot? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Naiad: Leanne Yau Eraste, in love with Orphise: Tomas Peter Damis, guardian to Orphise: Rob Board Lisandre, a bore: Son of the Exiles Alcandre, a bore: Sandra Schmit Alcippe, a bore: alanmapstone Dorante, a bore: Nemo Caritides, a bore: Larry Wilson Ormin, a bore: Roger Melin Filinte, a bore: gawoozle La Montagne, servant to Eraste: ToddHW L'Epine, servant to Damis: Chuck Williamson La Riviere: Joseph Tabler Orphise, in love with Eraste: TJ Burns Orante, a female bore: Sonia Climene, a female bore: Eva Davis Stage Directions: April Walters Edited by: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4068</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bore,bores,damis,eraste,female,moli,ormin,orphise,plays,toddhw</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fad60a251ec4ee42924662814dfd9a50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
