Episodes

  • 015 - The Innocence of Reginald

    015 - The Innocence of Reginald
    Nov 22 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    8 mins
  • 014 - Reginald's Rubaiyat

    014 - Reginald's Rubaiyat
    Nov 21 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    8 mins
  • 013 - Reginald's Christmas Revel

    013 - Reginald's Christmas Revel
    Nov 20 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    8 mins
  • 012 - Reginald on Tariffs

    012 - Reginald on Tariffs
    Nov 19 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    7 mins
  • 011 - Reginald's Drama

    011 - Reginald's Drama
    Nov 18 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    7 mins
  • 010 - Reginald on Besetting Sins

    010 - Reginald on Besetting Sins
    Nov 18 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    6 mins
  • 009 - Reginald at the Carlton

    009 - Reginald at the Carlton
    Nov 18 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    9 mins
  • 008 - Reginald on House-Parties

    008 - Reginald on House-Parties
    Nov 18 2025
    Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful character of Reginald, Saki critiques the absurdities and pretensions of the upper-class society of his time—attitudes that resonate just as strongly today. With timeless humor that captivates audiences nearly a century later, Sakis work remains as delightful and sharp as ever. (Summary by Jason Xanthopoulos).
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    6 mins