Episodi

  • 063 - Xviii

    063 - Xviii
    Mar 22 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    9 min
  • 062 - Xvii

    062 - Xvii
    Mar 21 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    9 min
  • 061 - Xvi

    061 - Xvi
    Mar 20 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    19 min
  • 060 - fortunes howells

    060 - fortunes howells
    Mar 19 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    10 min
  • 059 - Xiv

    059 - Xiv
    Mar 18 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    16 min
  • 058 - Xiii

    058 - Xiii
    Mar 17 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    16 min
  • 057 - Xii

    057 - Xii
    Mar 16 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    7 min
  • 056 - fortunes howells

    056 - fortunes howells
    Mar 15 2026
    In Hazard of New Fortunes, Howell transports us to the bustling streets of late nineteenth-century New York, a city alive with the essence of Edith Wharton and Henry James. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman with a passion for literature, as he relocates with his family to edit a newly founded journal. Their new venture is financially backed by Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer turned millionaire after striking natural gas on his land. Now navigating the opulent lifestyle of New York, Dryfoos grapples with the perils of his newfound wealth. But is it his fortune that poses the greatest risk, or is it the rapid transformation of New York City during the Gilded Age? As March and Howell delve deeper into the citys social and economic contradictions, they encounter a rich tapestry of characters—from Dryfooss ambitious children to a German socialist immigrant, a disillusioned Southern colonel, and a young woman from the elite circles of Old New York. Each perspective sheds light on the complexities of wealth and society, resonating with themes that feel strikingly relevant today. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    7 min