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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional notions of marriage and partnership. 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Join us on this journey through the ages and discover a new book with every episode, enriching your understanding of the human experience in matters of the heart.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>83d57dcd-44ea-50a7-8553-0f9f13fd124a</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Lords of Creation-Ella Cheever Thayer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lords-of-creation-ella-cheever-thayer--74637463</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74637463</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74637463/lords_of_creation_ella_cheever_thayer.mp3" length="44425349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5548</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Blunderer, or The Counterplots-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blunderer-or-the-counterplots-moliere--74603977</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74603977</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74603977/blunderer_or_the_counterplots_molie_re.mp3" length="72059226" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8998</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Impromptu of Versailles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/impromptu-of-versailles--74571212</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74571212</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74571212/impromptu_of_versailles.mp3" length="24740704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3089</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kiss for Cinderella-J. M. 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74540472</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74540472/kiss_for_cinderella_j_m_barrie.mp3" length="70650459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8823</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Magnificent Lovers-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-lovers-moliere--74508289</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74508289</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74508289/magnificent_lovers_molie_re.mp3" length="39158756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cabinet Minister-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cabinet-minister-arthur-wing-pinero--74471016</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74471016</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74471016/cabinet_minister_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="88493154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>At The Sign of The Greedy Pig-Charles S. 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74437099</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74437099/at_the_sign_of_the_greedy_pig_charles_s_brooks.mp3" length="54105418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Princess Zoubaroff-Ronald Firbank</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/princess-zoubaroff-ronald-firbank--74397853</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74397853</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:28:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74397853/princess_zoubaroff_ronald_firbank.mp3" length="65430011" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mary Broome-Allan Monkhouse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-broome-allan-monkhouse--74353519</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74353519</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:14:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74353519/mary_broome_allan_monkhouse.mp3" length="55076793" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6878</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Paul Jones-Alexandre Dumas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-jones-alexandre-dumas--74214668</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74214668</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74214668/paul_jones_alexandre_dumas.mp3" length="71221363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers-Charles Macklin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-and-no-will-or-a-bone-for-the-lawyers-charles-macklin--74167804</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74167804</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74167804/will_and_no_will_or_a_bone_for_the_lawyers_charles_macklin.mp3" length="42407597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5296</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.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--74121996</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></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/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Impromptu of Versailles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/impromptu-of-versailles--73401846</link><description><![CDATA["Impromptu of Versailles" invites listeners into a vibrant exploration of wit and social intricacies set against the backdrop of the grand French court. 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In between writing the two plays Moliere got married. Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72760231</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:09:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72760231/school_for_wives_moliere.mp3" length="53913850" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5928e6e4-04ad-48dd-ae40-ed5aae708e6a/5928e6e4-04ad-48dd-ae40-ed5aae708e6a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5928e6e4-04ad-48dd-ae40-ed5aae708e6a/5928e6e4-04ad-48dd-ae40-ed5aae708e6a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5928e6e4-04ad-48dd-ae40-ed5aae708e6a/5928e6e4-04ad-48dd-ae40-ed5aae708e6a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agnes,arnolphe,chrysalde,horace,moli,moliere,satire,school,toddhw,wives</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94a3e2d9c255632c457caf8272f7e211.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
