Episodes

  • What's Wrong with the World Chapter 1 - The Medical Mistake

    What's Wrong with the World Chapter 1 - The Medical Mistake
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the customary method of approaching social ills by diagnosing maladies before contemplating remedies is shown to be a profound error rooted in a fanciful biological metaphor that misrepresents nations as organisms. Instead, it is argued that social discourse often falters by disputing not the existence of evils, but the very definition of the good, urging a reversal of inquiry that places the ideal state before any appraisal of what ails society.
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    8 mins
  • What's Wrong with the World Dedication

    What's Wrong with the World Dedication
    Jun 19 2026
    In which a whimsical and candid discourse is dedicated to a dear friend, setting the tone for a passionate exploration of the tangled confusions and curious mistakes of modern society. It gently invites the reader to consider the humble, yet profound value of argument and friendship amidst the chaos of ideals and misunderstandings.
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    3 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 5 Chapter 3 - Two Voices

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 5 Chapter 3 - Two Voices
    Jun 18 2026
    In which two contrasting voices engage in a profound and poetic discourse on the nature of history, heroism, and the seemingly absurd fate of Notting Hill, revealing a delicate balance between laughter and gravity in human endeavour. They reflect on the eternal freshness of human experience and the mysterious unity underlying their opposing spirits, suggesting a reconciliation of satire and passion as essential to the soul of the city.
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    16 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 5 Chapter 2 - The Last Battle

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 5 Chapter 2 - The Last Battle
    Jun 18 2026
    In which a valiant host makes its final stand in the shimmering expanse of Kensington Gardens, amid banners bright as ancient emblems and the waning light of a clouded day, while leaders reflect on the passing of an age and the birth of new sovereignties. The battle’s roar fades into the twilight as loyalty, courage, and the fragile glory of a fallen tree mingle in a last, poignant embrace of a world now vanished.
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    16 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 4 Chapter 3 - The Great Army of South Kensington

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 4 Chapter 3 - The Great Army of South Kensington
    Jun 17 2026
    In which the uneasy quiet of a siege descends upon the contested streets of Notting Hill, while amidst foggy dawns and shifting allegiances, a spirited sortie shatters the stillness with cavalry and halberds alike; and the grand designs of men—emboldened by banners and bruised by folly—are set against the immutable shadow of the Waterworks Tower. The slow, inexorable gathering of a formidable army at South Kensington looms large, and amid the humour and gravity of farewells, the stubborn hearts of Provosts and their myriad colours are mirrored in the shifting tides of surrender and honour.
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    41 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 4 Chapter 1 - The Battle of the Lamp

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 4 Chapter 1 - The Battle of the Lamp
    Jun 16 2026
    In which the sober Mr. Buck contemplates a bewildering skirmish in the twisting streets of Notting Hill, where old-fashioned valor and the cold arithmetic of strategy clash beneath the gaslamps’ glow. As night falls and the lamps are extinguished, chaos descends, transforming the orderly contest into a dark, bewildering struggle where friend and foe alike stumble blindly, caught in the ancient darkness of confusion and conflict.
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    25 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 4 Chapter 2 - The Correspondent of the "Court Journal"

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 4 Chapter 2 - The Correspondent of the "Court Journal"
    Jun 16 2026
    In which the King, adopting the persona of a spirited war correspondent, breathes life and vigour back into the rather languid Court Journal, turning its pages into battleground proclamations and stirring editorials amidst the somnolent air of early twentieth-century journalism. And while the clatter of barricades and the hum of skirmishes colour the streets of Notting Hill, chance and character converge, drawing the King into the fray with a quaint mixture of regal dignity and journalistic enterprise.
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    19 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 3 Chapter 2 - The Remarkable Mr. Turnbull

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 3 Chapter 2 - The Remarkable Mr. Turnbull
    Jun 15 2026
    In which the somewhat quixotic Adam Wayne seeks to rouse the sleepy community of Notting Hill to a spirited readiness for conflict, conversing with a variety of curious tradesmen who reveal the quiet undercurrents beneath their trades and pastimes. Among them, the remarkable Mr. Turnbull, a toy-shop keeper with a passion for military strategy, becomes an unlikely ally as together they scheme to defend their district with a mix of earnestness and whimsical resourcefulness.
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    20 mins