Episodes

  • Babbitt Chapter 1

    Babbitt Chapter 1
    Apr 9 2026
    In which one is introduced to the earnest and bustling world of George F. Babbitt, a prosperous real-estate broker whose life unfolds amidst the conventions and comforts of middle-class Zenith. The narrative gently sketches the rhythms of his daily existence, hinting at the familiar certainties and subtle yearnings beneath his respectable façade.
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    27 mins
  • Babbitt Chapter 2

    Babbitt Chapter 2
    Apr 9 2026
    In which George Babbitt wakes to the rhythms of his comfortable middle-class life, navigating the familiar streets of Zenith with a combination of pride and unease. The chapter paints a picture of a man deeply enmeshed in the conventions of his social world, secretly aware of the subtle pressures that shape his every choice.
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    21 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 33

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 33
    Apr 8 2026
    In which the Reverend Dr. Gantry faces a maelstrom of scandal as accusations threaten to unravel his reputation, only for a dramatic confession to clear his name and reaffirm his standing within the church community. Amidst the fervent prayers and triumphant hallelujahs of his congregation, Gantry resolves to embark upon a renewed crusade for morality and Christian dominion throughout the land.
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    13 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 31

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 31
    Apr 7 2026
    In which the Reverend Dr. Elmer Gantry navigates the uneasy waters of rising fame and ecclesiastical ambition, while managing the complexities of his private and public lives, including the assistance of a capable and devoted new secretary. His efforts to lead reform efforts and win prestigious appointments are tempered by personal tensions at home and the delicate handling of relationships within his congregation.
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    28 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 32

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 32
    Apr 7 2026
    In which the amiable yet troubled Dr. Gantry finds himself ensnared in a sordid entanglement involving matrimonial deception and blackmail, forcing him to confront the precarious balance between his public persona and private indiscretions. Amidst the machinations of lawyers and dubious detectives, he embarks on a reluctant path of repentance and domestic attentiveness, while shadows of scandal loom ominously over his clerical ambitions.
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    14 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 30

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 30
    Apr 6 2026
    In which the Reverend Elmer Gantry is delightfully installed as a Doctor of Divinity and begins to extend his influence beyond his church walls through radio and international travels. While navigating the social niceties of European cities, he conceives a grand vision to unite moral reform organisations under his vigorous leadership.
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    43 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter29 Part 7-12

    Elmer Gantry Chapter29 Part 7-12
    Apr 6 2026
    In which a weary preacher, disillusioned by the rigid sanctimony of his peers and the starkness of organised charity, finds himself caught between bitter conflict and personal doubt as he faces the harsh realities outside his pulpit. His voice, once hopeful and fierce, is met with violent reprisal, leaving him broken but oddly resolved amidst the unforgiving glare of a small-town world.
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    28 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 28

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 28
    Apr 5 2026
    In which Elmer Gantry extols the bustling success and cheerful camaraderie of his city church to a local man, even as another minister, Frank Shallard, confides his deep disillusionment with the church's hypocrisies and contradictions in intimate conversation with his friend Philip McGarry. The two preachers engage in a candid and spirited debate over faith, doubt, and the true meaning of Christ’s teachings, revealing the complex, often fraught nature of religious conviction and ministry.
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    33 mins