Episodes

  • 024 - At the Portals

    024 - At the Portals
    Dec 1 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    13 mins
  • 023 - Making Good

    023 - Making Good
    Nov 30 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    16 mins
  • 022 - A Real Benefactor

    022 - A Real Benefactor
    Nov 29 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    23 mins
  • 021 - Heart of Stone

    021 - Heart of Stone
    Nov 28 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    22 mins
  • 020 - Hand-Reading

    020 - Hand-Reading
    Nov 27 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    18 mins
  • 019 - Bob Forgets Himself

    019 - Bob Forgets Himself
    Nov 26 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    19 mins
  • 018 - A Formidable Adversary

    018 - A Formidable Adversary
    Nov 25 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    19 mins
  • 017 - A Good Deal of Gee-Gee

    017 - A Good Deal of Gee-Gee
    Nov 24 2025
    In this captivating tale, a young man finds himself unexpectedly broke and decides to turn his luck around by betting that he can speak only the truth for three weeks. As he navigates through love, mystery, and a series of misunderstandings, he quickly discovers that the unvarnished truth can lead to unforeseen and often hilarious consequences. This 1914 novel, rich with quirky characters and delightful plot twists, was transformed into a Broadway play in 1916 and adapted into six films, including a 1941 classic featuring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. Frederic S. Isham was a versatile writer known for his short stories, novels, and plays. (Lee Smalley)
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    21 mins