Episodes

  • 061 - Chapter LXI

    061 - Chapter LXI
    Mar 22 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    12 mins
  • 060 - Chapter LX

    060 - Chapter LX
    Mar 21 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    11 mins
  • 059 - Chapter LIX

    059 - Chapter LIX
    Mar 20 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    13 mins
  • 058 - Chapter LVIII

    058 - Chapter LVIII
    Mar 19 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    15 mins
  • 057 - Chapter LVII

    057 - Chapter LVII
    Mar 18 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    21 mins
  • 056 - Chapter LVI

    056 - Chapter LVI
    Mar 17 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    15 mins
  • 055 - Chapter LV

    055 - Chapter LV
    Mar 16 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    21 mins
  • 054 - Chapter LIV

    054 - Chapter LIV
    Mar 15 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    5 mins