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With a focus on satire and social commentary, these unique explorations reveal the hilarity and tragedy that can arise when authority is challenged and exposed. This series is not a single narrative but an array of perspectives that invite reflection on the timeless themes of human behavior and societal structures. 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Embrace this classic narrative that continues to echo in contemporary discussions about justice and accountability.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4247</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History Plays for the Grammar Grades-Mary Ella Lyng</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-mary-ella-lyng--75384923</link><description><![CDATA["History Plays for the Grammar Grades" by Mary Ella Lyng offers a creative approach to learning history through engaging plays designed for young students. 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Its exploration of loyalty and the consequences of political decisions resonates deeply in today's world, where similar struggles for power and the impact of betrayal continue to shape societies. 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Chekhov's exploration of longing, disillusionment, and the quest for a better life resonates deeply today, reminding us of the enduring human desire for connection and purpose. 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With each performance, audiences can appreciate the power of brevity in storytelling and the emotional depth that can be conveyed in a single act, making this collection a worthwhile listening experience for theater enthusiasts and newcomers alike.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23754</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Widowers' Houses-George Bernard Shaw</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/widowers-houses-george-bernard-shaw--74976905</link><description><![CDATA["Widowers' Houses" by George Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking exploration of social issues surrounding wealth, morality, and the impact of poverty on human relationships. 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The play delves into the complexities of inheritance and the ethical dilemmas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Widowers' Houses" by George Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking exploration of social issues surrounding wealth, morality, and the impact of poverty on human relationships. The play delves into the complexities of inheritance and the ethical dilemmas faced by those who benefit from the misfortunes of others. Its enduring themes challenge listeners to reflect on the societal structures that persist today, making it a relevant choice for contemporary audiences. 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Hare's insights into the complexities of bureaucracy and the human experience within it make this work a timeless exploration of civic responsibility.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74969377</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:02:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74969377/civil_service_walter_ben_hare.mp3" length="68406092" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Civil Service" by Walter Ben Hare explores the intricacies and challenges of public administration, delving into the lives of those who serve within the civil service. 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Hare's insights into the complexities of bureaucracy and the human experience within it make this work a timeless exploration of civic responsibility.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Volpone, or, The Fox-Ben Jonson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/volpone-or-the-fox-ben-jonson--74959468</link><description><![CDATA["Volpone, or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and satirical exploration of greed, deception, and the human condition. 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As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74635439</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74635439/pericles_prince_of_tyre_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="69080022" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. 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This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. 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They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. 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They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74569667</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74569667/vera_or_the_nihilists_oscar_wilde.mp3" length="60576239" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. 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This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7565</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lying Lover or, The Ladies' Friendship-Richard Steele</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lying-lover-or-the-ladies-friendship-richard-steele--74538273</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74538273</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74538273/lying_lover_or_the_ladies_friendship_richard_steele.mp3" length="78752230" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. 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This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9834</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hecyra The Mother-In-Law-Terence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecyra-the-mother-in-law-terence--74506768</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74506768</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74506768/hecyra_the_mother_in_law_terence.mp3" length="43764503" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5465</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 016-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-016-various--74468521</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74468521</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74468521/one_act_play_collection_016_various.mp3" length="184320812" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bores-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bores-moliere--74435452</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435452</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74435452/bores_molie_re.mp3" length="32575944" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4068</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.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--74395116</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74395116</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:45:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74395116/blunderer_or_the_counterplots_molie_re.mp3" length="72059226" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. 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This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></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/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don Quixote in England-Henry Fielding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-in-england-henry-fielding--74351638</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74351638</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:32:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74351638/don_quixote_in_england_henry_fielding.mp3" length="60654758" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. 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This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7574</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Midsummer Night's Dream-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/midsummer-night-s-dream-william-shakespeare--74212246</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74212246</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74212246/midsummer_night_s_dream_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="59810368" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7469</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.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--74165636</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74165636</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74165636/devil_is_an_ass_ben_jonson.mp3" length="97426625" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<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/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Quality Street-J. M. Barrie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/quality-street-j-m-barrie--74120563</link><description><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74120563</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:27:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74120563/quality_street_j_m_barrie.mp3" length="65421728" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. They have received word that a Government Inspector is on his way. As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8170</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inspector-General-Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspector-general-nikolai-vasilievich-gogol--73400324</link><description><![CDATA["Inspector-General" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol is a satirical exploration of bureaucracy and corruption within a provincial town. 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Gogol's sharp wit and keen observations resonate today, reminding us of the enduring nature of societal flaws and the often comical lengths to which people will go to maintain their facades.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400324</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:59:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73400324/inspector_general_nikolai_vasilievich_gogol.mp3" length="101002499" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Inspector-General" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol is a satirical exploration of bureaucracy and corruption within a provincial town. 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As they do what they can to cover up their own corruption and incompetence, a man arrives at the Inn and refuses to pay for his meals. Surely such an audacious act can only be the work of the dreaded Inspector! Meanwhile Khlestakov, a common copying clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money at cards, is attempting to bluff and bully the landlord of the Inn he is staying at into giving him one more free meal. He is scared and confused when the Governor comes to confront him, but his tendency to tell fantastic lies and brag about his imaginary illustrious friends turns the situation to his advantage. This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72760258</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:10:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72760258/inspector_general_nikolai_vasilievich_gogol.mp3" length="100895388" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Governor and Officials of a small provincial town in Russia are worried. 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This blistering satire by Gogol looks at the way greed and corruption make fools of ordinary men, and ordinary fools into even greater fools. Both funny and adroit, this is a sadly accurate portrayal of small-town (and large-city) politics the world over. Lamentably this play contains some instances of anti-Semitism. (Summary by Lucy Perry) Cast list: Stage Directions: Lucy Perry Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky, the Governor: ToddHW Anna Andreyevna, his wife: Maria Kasper Marya Antonovna, his daughter: Tara Flynn Luka Lukich Khlopov, the Inspector of Schools: Nick Bulka His Wife: ImkeStevens Ammos Fiodorovich Liapkin-Tiapkin, the Judge: EccentricOwl Artemy Filippovich Zemlianika, the Superintendent of Charities: P. J. Morgan Ivan Kuzmich Shpekin, the Postmaster: Ray Kasper Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky, Country Squire: Simon Smoke Piotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky, Country Squire: Peter Tucker Ivan Aleksandrovich Khlestakov, an official from St. Petersburg: Seamus Dobbin Osip, his servant: Algy Pug Fiodr Andreyevich Liuliukov, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Betsy Cooley Ivan Lazarevich Rastakovsky, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: Wojtek Murawski Stepan Ivanovich Korobkin, ex-official, esteemed personage of the town: BeniaminoMassimo His Wife: Availle Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov, the Police Captain: David Olson Svistunov, a Police Sergeant: Rosslyn Carlyle Derzhimorda, a Police Sergeant: Vanessa Cooley Abdulin, a merchant: bala Feveronya Petrovna Poshliopkina, the Locksmith's wife: Maryanka Mishka, the Governor's Servant: Etel Buss The Widow of a non-commissioned Officer: Anna Simon Servant at the Inn: Elizabeth Klett A Second Merchant: Mary Kay A Postilion: Availle A Gendarme: Elizabeth Klett Edited by: Lucy Perry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12612</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>esteemed,fools,gogol,governor,inspector,ivanovich,khlestakov,official,personage,satire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bbb9c1646fd0155fd01564c902d1c2dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
