Episodi

  • Suppliant Maidens (Morshead Translation)-Aeschylus

    Suppliant Maidens (Morshead Translation)-Aeschylus
    Aug 24 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    1 ora e 7 min
  • Coming of Bill (or Their Mutual Child; or The White Hope, Version 2)-P. G. Wodehouse

    Coming of Bill (or Their Mutual Child; or The White Hope, Version 2)-P. G. Wodehouse
    Aug 23 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    8 ore e 36 min
  • Fevers and Physicians in Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. II)-Various

    Fevers and Physicians in Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. II)-Various
    Aug 22 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    8 ore e 20 min
  • Other People's Money-Louis D. Brandeis

    Other People's Money-Louis D. Brandeis
    Aug 21 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    5 ore e 16 min
  • Antigone (Plumptre Translation)-Sophocles

    Antigone (Plumptre Translation)-Sophocles
    Aug 20 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    1 ora e 19 min
  • Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 070-Various

    Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 070-Various
    Aug 19 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    4 ore e 56 min
  • Six Feet Four-Jackson Gregory

    Six Feet Four-Jackson Gregory
    Aug 18 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    8 ore e 53 min
  • Money For Nothing-P. G. Wodehouse

    Money For Nothing-P. G. Wodehouse
    Aug 17 2026
    Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film adaptations, including a memorable one featuring Richard Pryor in 1985. - Summary by TriciaG
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    7 ore e 1 min