<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<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>Ward No. 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ward-no-6--7143265</link><description><![CDATA[Explore the intricate interplay between sanity and madness in a podcast that delves into the depths of the human psyche, inspired by the themes of "Ward No. 6." This rotating collection of audiobooks invites listeners to confront the complexities of mental health, societal norms, and the often-blurred lines that separate reason from irrationality. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs of characters navigating the labyrinth of their minds. Through these unique explorations, listeners will encounter poignant critiques of dehumanization and the search for meaning within the chaos of existence. This is not a single story but a broad tapestry of voices and experiences that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the profound questions surrounding humanity's most delicate struggles.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7143265/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Satire Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg</url><title>Ward No. 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ward-no-6--7143265</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:43 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Satire Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker80@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Explore the intricate interplay between sanity and madness in a podcast that delves into the depths of the human psyche, inspired by the themes of "Ward No. 6." This rotating collection of audiobooks invites listeners to confront the complexities of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the intricate interplay between sanity and madness in a podcast that delves into the depths of the human psyche, inspired by the themes of "Ward No. 6." This rotating collection of audiobooks invites listeners to confront the complexities of mental health, societal norms, and the often-blurred lines that separate reason from irrationality. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs of characters navigating the labyrinth of their minds. Through these unique explorations, listeners will encounter poignant critiques of dehumanization and the search for meaning within the chaos of existence. This is not a single story but a broad tapestry of voices and experiences that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the profound questions surrounding humanity's most delicate struggles.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Medicine"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>834e270d-ab57-52b4-b5b3-0ff98c0b5cbb</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Recollections of a Busy Life-William Forwood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recollections-of-a-busy-life-william-forwood--74638140</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74638140</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74638140/recollections_of_a_busy_life_william_forwood.mp3" length="220289348" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27509</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Flower of the Dusk-Myrtle Reed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/flower-of-the-dusk-myrtle-reed--74604540</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74604540</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74604540/flower_of_the_dusk_myrtle_reed.mp3" length="197077004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24610</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wooden Horse-Hugh Walpole</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wooden-horse-hugh-walpole--74571792</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74571792</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74571792/wooden_horse_hugh_walpole.mp3" length="260935271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32584</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Home-Maker-Dorothy Canfield Fisher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-maker-dorothy-canfield-fisher--74540997</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74540997</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74540997/home_maker_dorothy_canfield_fisher.mp3" length="216585745" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27046</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 098-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-nonfiction-collection-vol-098-various--74508789</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74508789</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74508789/short_nonfiction_collection_vol_098_various.mp3" length="215211336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26875</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens-G. K. Chesterton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/appreciations-and-criticisms-of-the-works-of-charles-dickens-g-k-chesterton--74471846</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74471846</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74471846/appreciations_and_criticisms_of_the_works_of_charles_dickens_g_k_chesterton.mp3" length="244016002" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30472</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Duel (version 2)-Anton Chekhov</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/duel-version-2-anton-chekhov--74437626</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74437626</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74437626/duel_version_2_anton_chekhov.mp3" length="115708238" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Monk-Anton Chekhov</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-monk-anton-chekhov--74398729</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74398729</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:42:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74398729/black_monk_anton_chekhov.mp3" length="35895461" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4483</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brittain's Ida</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brittain-s-ida--74354356</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74354356</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:29:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74354356/brittain_s_ida.mp3" length="15583417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Electra (Murray Translation)-Euripides</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-murray-translation-euripides--74215517</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74215517</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74215517/electra_murray_translation_euripides.mp3" length="48941996" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6112</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 015-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-015-various--74168772</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74168772</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74168772/one_act_play_collection_015_various.mp3" length="184081051" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Vegetable; or, From President to Postman-F. Scott Fitzgerald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vegetable-or-from-president-to-postman-f-scott-fitzgerald--74122458</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74122458</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:22:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74122458/vegetable_or_from_president_to_postman_f_scott_fitzgerald.mp3" length="85301629" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10652</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Duel (version 2)-Anton Chekhov</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/duel-version-2-anton-chekhov--73402342</link><description><![CDATA["Duel" by Anton Chekhov explores the complex interplay of human emotions, conflict, and the consequences of unresolved tensions. This powerful narrative delves into the themes of honor, morality, and the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations. Chekhov's keen observations on the human condition resonate deeply, making the story relevant even today as we navigate our own interpersonal conflicts and ethical dilemmas. The timeless nature of the characters' struggles invites listeners to reflect on their own lives and the choices they face, ensuring that "Duel" remains a compelling and thought-provoking experience for contemporary audiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73402342</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:49:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73402342/duel_version_2_anton_chekhov.mp3" length="115708238" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Duel" by Anton Chekhov explores the complex interplay of human emotions, conflict, and the consequences of unresolved tensions. This powerful narrative delves into the themes of honor, morality, and the struggles between personal desires and societal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Duel" by Anton Chekhov explores the complex interplay of human emotions, conflict, and the consequences of unresolved tensions. This powerful narrative delves into the themes of honor, morality, and the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations. Chekhov's keen observations on the human condition resonate deeply, making the story relevant even today as we navigate our own interpersonal conflicts and ethical dilemmas. The timeless nature of the characters' struggles invites listeners to reflect on their own lives and the choices they face, ensuring that "Duel" remains a compelling and thought-provoking experience for contemporary audiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ward No 6 - Anton Chekhov</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ward-no-6-anton-chekhov--72759716</link><description><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72759716</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:33:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72759716/ward_no_6_anton_chekhov.mp3" length="62522343" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e93610fc-35fd-4d8f-8107-334a10b4417c/e93610fc-35fd-4d8f-8107-334a10b4417c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e93610fc-35fd-4d8f-8107-334a10b4417c/e93610fc-35fd-4d8f-8107-334a10b4417c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e93610fc-35fd-4d8f-8107-334a10b4417c/e93610fc-35fd-4d8f-8107-334a10b4417c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The line between sanity and insanity is blurred in this classic novella by Anton Chekhov. The disillusioned idealist Dr. Rabin is in charge of a provincial lunatic asylum, overseeing with weary, dubious policies a motley group of patients, a group that mirrors in microcosm all of human and especially Russian society. Seeking answers to profound questions, Dr. Rabin enters into dialogues with both staff members and patients, trying to make sense out of what has become of his life, until it becomes less and less clear who is the doctor and who is the patient. Written with obvious reformist concerns about the dehumanization of "lunatics," the story is also a harrowing parable about the meaning of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7816</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chekhov,dehumanization,group,lunatics,overseeing,patients,rabin,reformist,satire,ward</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a62c0cc9ab084fe1259d6b7905ae229.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
