As The Money Burns
All they want is love. Everyone else wants their fortune. Based on historical research, As The Money Burns is a deep exploration into the lives of actual heirs and heiresses to some of America’s most famous fortunes and what happens when the Great Depression hits.A narrative podcast that explores history, psychology, and finance.
Most Likely to Succeed
Another debutante season is beginning, and a new crop of beauties are already making a splash.
September – October 1933, Jakey Astor enjoys being the most eligible bachelor and is looking for a wife. Several debutantes attend early debut events before the official social season begins, while one lad turns into a professional party thrower to survive his economic downturn.
Other people and subjects include: Louise Van Alen, Vincent Astor, Eva Stotesbury, Madeleine Talmage Force Dick, Enzo Fiermonte, Katherine Force Spencer, William “Sam” Van Alen, Elizabeth “Betty” Kent Van Alen, Caroline Astor, Eileen Gillespie, Ellen “Tucky” French, Virginia Kent...
The Looking Glass - 5th Anniversary Bonus
Fifth Year Anniversary recap and future storylines.
Hints and teasers of themes involving love and fortune. Series tagline: All they want is love. Everyone else wants their fortune.
Other people (*referenced not specifically mentioned) and subjects include: Barbara Hutton, Doris Duke, John Jacob Astor VI aka “Jakey,” Prince Alexis Mdivani, Frank Shields, Madeleine Talmage Force Astor Dick Fiermonte, Enzo Fiermonte, heirs, heiresses, marriages, divorces, weddings, scandals, betrayals, sports, life changes, challenges, envy, listener interactions
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Mansions of the Gilded Age
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World's Worst Gigolo
Some weddings might be grand, but nothing catches more attention than a good divorce scandal.
August – September 1933, the marriage of Prince Alexis Mdivani and heiress Barbara Hutton has caused a lot of press attention on the couple as well as those around them. His two older brothers, Prince Serge Mdivani and Prince David Mdivani are in the papers again for their divorces and issues around their oil company. While youngest brother Prince Alexis and Barbara enjoy positive coverage, Prince Serge finds himself in a bitter press battle with soon to be ex-wife, opera singer Mary McCormic.
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Plucked
Another day, another danger as an heiress finds herself in double trouble, but a minor medical emergency is nothing compared to the tax man.
September – October 1933, Doris Duke finds herself in the hospital only weeks before her tax case heads to the Supreme Court. In both instances, more attention is given to her vast fortune in the press.
Other people and subjects include: Nanaline Duke, James “Buck” Duke, Walker Inman, E.T. Stotesbury, Eva Stotesbury, James H.R. Cromwell aka “Jimmy,” Mdivani brothers (Serge Mdivani), tonsillectomy, President Franklin Roosevelt - FDR, New Deal, Chief Justice Hughes, Ge...
Catch of the Season
Another heir, another birthday, 2 fortunes, a special gift, and by chance possibly someone to share it with?
September 1933, three new bachelor heirs are fresh on the market, or are they? Alfred “Alfy” Vanderbilt Jr. comes into his fortune but gets an even better gift from his mother. Alfy along with Jakey Astor and Wooly Donahue are more serious and not interested in being the typical playboy heirs, but questions remain as to who is really still on the market.
Other people and subjects include: Princess Barbara Hutton Mdivani, Prince Alexis Mdivani, James HR Cromwell aka “Jimmy...
Love Storm
Fiery passion not only infects the young but the old as well, including one heir’s mother caught up in another scandalous affair.
September 1933, recently divorced Madeleine Talmage Force Astor Dick waits for her much younger lover Italian boxer Enzo Fiermonte to be divorced as well. They rush to get married only to have more complications in Bermuda, where more than a heart gets broken.
Other people and subjects include: John Jacob Astor VI aka “Jakey,” John Jacob Astor IV aka “Jack,” Vincent Astor, William Dick, William Force Dick, John Henry Dick, Signora Tosca Manetti Fiermonte...
Kissless
Young love burns bright and impulsively as an heiress runs off to marry her prince, only to regret it days later.
August 1933, Janet Snowden finally meets her very own Prince Caravita and rushes into marriage. When days later she has a sudden change of heart, their story is all over the press, and her life gets into danger.
Other people and subjects include: Barbara Hutton, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Louise Van Alen, Doris Duke, Marjorie Merriweather Post Hutton, Evalyn Walsh McLean, Huntington Hartford, Frank Shields, Prince Girolamo “Jerome” Rospigliosi, Marian Snowden, Mrs. Marian Adair Snowden Davidson – Mrs. W...
Collapsible
As Tennis Week ends, the real competition is over the three best finale parties, with one hostess playing with all her might.
August 1933, Jakey Astor and Doris Duke return to Newport for the end of Tennis Week with plenty of romantic and marital speculation. Henrietta Hartford hosts the biggest finale party with a special technological innovation.
Other people and subjects include: Nanaline Duke, Barbara Hutton, Daisy Van Alen, James “Henry” Van Alen aka Jimmy, Huntington Hartford, Henrietta Harford, Mary Lee Epling Hartford, Frank Shields, Rebecca “Billie” Tenney Shields, Vincent Astor, Prince Serge Mdivani, Princess Mary McCormic...
Iceberg and Torpedo
A big birthday arrives with a large inheritance and thus the ability to finally control one’s life or so it seems.
August 1933, Jakey Astor finally turns 21 and comes into his fortune. Only other troubles complicate his rise into Society. Meanwhile several debutantes are lining up to be the future young Mrs. Astor.
Other people and subjects include: Doris Duke, Barbara Hutton, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Louise Van Alen, James HR Cromwell aka “Jimmy,” Cobina Wright, James “Henry” Van Alen aka Jimmy, Huntington Hartford, Henrietta Harford, Mary Lee Epling Hartford, Frank Shields, Rebecca “Billie” Tenney Shields, Franklyn Hutto...
Cursed Hopes
As tough times persist, several dangers lie ahead for dreams, fortunes, and more importantly life itself.
May – August 1933, many struggle as Prohibition and the Great Depression continues. Evalyn Walsh McLean attempts to sell the Hope Diamond and buy back the Washington Post. Doris Duke and other heiresses are under threat of kidnapping in Newport. Cobina Wright’s new attempt to rebuild her fortune comes with some shady business connections and other troubles.
Other people and subjects include: Barbara Hutton, Nanaline Duke, William May Wright aka “Bill,” Lil’ Cobina Wright, Jr., James HR Cromwell aka “Jimmy,” James “Henry”...
