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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331706</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331706/ch513020_cleaned.mp3" length="9408292" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/886c932b-f233-40cf-92f2-c0ee9555ab6b/886c932b-f233-40cf-92f2-c0ee9555ab6b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/886c932b-f233-40cf-92f2-c0ee9555ab6b/886c932b-f233-40cf-92f2-c0ee9555ab6b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/886c932b-f233-40cf-92f2-c0ee9555ab6b/886c932b-f233-40cf-92f2-c0ee9555ab6b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331708</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331708/ch513021_cleaned.mp3" length="7862678" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/631c5947-86c8-4291-9a90-22de04990106/631c5947-86c8-4291-9a90-22de04990106.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/631c5947-86c8-4291-9a90-22de04990106/631c5947-86c8-4291-9a90-22de04990106.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/631c5947-86c8-4291-9a90-22de04990106/631c5947-86c8-4291-9a90-22de04990106.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>983</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>classic literature,european travel,relationships,self-discovery,sinclair lewis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2abb1f3564e14edb26018c55836d060.jpg"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dodsworth: A Journey of Marriage and Culture | Chapter 30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dodsworth-a-journey-of-marriage-and-culture-chapter-30--73331710</link><description><![CDATA[When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331710</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331710/ch513022_cleaned.mp3" length="12779760" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41cd8c3b-ab7d-4268-b905-254a92a3b421/41cd8c3b-ab7d-4268-b905-254a92a3b421.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41cd8c3b-ab7d-4268-b905-254a92a3b421/41cd8c3b-ab7d-4268-b905-254a92a3b421.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41cd8c3b-ab7d-4268-b905-254a92a3b421/41cd8c3b-ab7d-4268-b905-254a92a3b421.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1598</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>classic literature,european travel,relationships,self-discovery,sinclair lewis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2abb1f3564e14edb26018c55836d060.jpg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dodsworth: A Journey of Marriage and Culture | Chapter 31</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dodsworth-a-journey-of-marriage-and-culture-chapter-31--73331712</link><description><![CDATA[When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331712</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331712/ch513023_cleaned.mp3" length="11992533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c566c02-5dd5-4b49-a867-cda2845a609c/3c566c02-5dd5-4b49-a867-cda2845a609c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c566c02-5dd5-4b49-a867-cda2845a609c/3c566c02-5dd5-4b49-a867-cda2845a609c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c566c02-5dd5-4b49-a867-cda2845a609c/3c566c02-5dd5-4b49-a867-cda2845a609c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1500</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>classic literature,european travel,relationships,self-discovery,sinclair lewis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2abb1f3564e14edb26018c55836d060.jpg"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dodsworth: A Journey of Marriage and Culture | Chapter 32</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dodsworth-a-journey-of-marriage-and-culture-chapter-32--73331709</link><description><![CDATA[When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331709</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331709/ch513024_cleaned.mp3" length="9569832" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ef56c395-849a-4bdf-b318-ec67d0a070ad/ef56c395-849a-4bdf-b318-ec67d0a070ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ef56c395-849a-4bdf-b318-ec67d0a070ad/ef56c395-849a-4bdf-b318-ec67d0a070ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ef56c395-849a-4bdf-b318-ec67d0a070ad/ef56c395-849a-4bdf-b318-ec67d0a070ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1197</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>classic literature,european travel,relationships,self-discovery,sinclair lewis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2abb1f3564e14edb26018c55836d060.jpg"/><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dodsworth: A Journey of Marriage and Culture | Chapter 33</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dodsworth-a-journey-of-marriage-and-culture-chapter-33--73331711</link><description><![CDATA[When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331711</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331711/ch513025_cleaned.mp3" length="10577533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a05c1421-8e53-41dc-814e-3dbee962c3e5/a05c1421-8e53-41dc-814e-3dbee962c3e5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a05c1421-8e53-41dc-814e-3dbee962c3e5/a05c1421-8e53-41dc-814e-3dbee962c3e5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a05c1421-8e53-41dc-814e-3dbee962c3e5/a05c1421-8e53-41dc-814e-3dbee962c3e5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1323</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>classic literature,european travel,relationships,self-discovery,sinclair lewis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2abb1f3564e14edb26018c55836d060.jpg"/><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dodsworth: A Journey of Marriage and Culture | Chapter 34</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dodsworth-a-journey-of-marriage-and-culture-chapter-34--73331716</link><description><![CDATA[When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331716</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:32:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331716/ch513026_cleaned.mp3" length="8966718" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/092d317e-0eb5-4450-bb4b-b0ecc9f90afe/092d317e-0eb5-4450-bb4b-b0ecc9f90afe.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/092d317e-0eb5-4450-bb4b-b0ecc9f90afe/092d317e-0eb5-4450-bb4b-b0ecc9f90afe.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/092d317e-0eb5-4450-bb4b-b0ecc9f90afe/092d317e-0eb5-4450-bb4b-b0ecc9f90afe.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sinclair Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Sam Dodsworth sells his thriving automobile company in 1925, he imagines a leisurely European vacation with his wife, Fran. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. 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With sharp wit and keen observation, Lewis exposes the societal expectations of the time, revealing the nuances of personal ambition against the backdrop of post-war Europe.<br /><br />Will Sam and Fran find common ground, or will their diverging dreams lead to irrevocable change? Experience the emotional stakes and rich character development in 'Dodsworth,' a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between love and self-fulfillment. Join Sam on this poignant journey that challenges the very essence of what it means to be truly fulfilled.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>958</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>classic literature,european travel,relationships,self-discovery,sinclair lewis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2abb1f3564e14edb26018c55836d060.jpg"/><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
