Episodes

  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 4 Part 1

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 4 Part 1
    Apr 2 2026
    In which we observe the stirring presence of Burne Holiday at Princeton, whose earnest radicalism and keen intellect challenge the established social order and inspire earnest debate among his peers. As Amory engages with Burne’s passionate arguments against tradition, he finds himself both fascinated and unsettled by this new path of restless inquiry and idealism that promises a more strenuous and thoughtful engagement with life.
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    32 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 3 Part 2

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 3 Part 2
    Apr 1 2026
    In which we witness the troubled wanderings of a young man through the restless nights of Broadway, where the glitter of college parties fades into unsettling encounters under the moonlight, revealing a world both luminous and sinister. Amid poetic ambitions and the fickle brightness of youth, he confronts a haunting enigma that marks a shadowed crossroads between innocence and experience.
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    22 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 3 Part 1

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 3 Part 1
    Mar 31 2026
    In which we witness Amory tangled in the awkwardness of youthful intimacy and confronted with the stark realities of academic disappointment and dwindling ambitions, set against the backdrop of waning family fortunes and maternal counsel. Amidst conversations both humorous and somber, he begins to grapple with the intricacies of identity, ego, and the enigmatic distinction between personality and the more enduring concept of a personage.
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    40 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 2 Part 3

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 2 Part 3
    Mar 30 2026
    In which we accompany Amory and his companions through a vivid tapestry of collegiate revelry and restless wanderings along sunlit shores, laced with the mingled scents of youthful hope and the first stirrings of disillusionment. As the days unfold with laughter, poetry, and tender affection, a sudden and grim shadow intrudes, casting a sober reflection upon the fragile bloom of their seemingly endless spring.
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    39 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 2 Part 2

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 2 Part 2
    Mar 29 2026
    In which we wander through the fevered bustle of a Princeton musical comedy troupe and glimpse the restless social whirl that follows, with flirtations, dances, and the modern manners of youth unfolding under bright lights and smoky atmospheres. We meet Amory and the captivating Isabelle amid whispered reputations and delicate entanglements, as they navigate the shimmering, half-revealed promises of youth and romance in a world both dazzling and fleeting.
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    39 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 2 Part 1

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 2 Part 1
    Mar 28 2026
    In which we accompany Amory as he arrives at Princeton, tentatively navigating the campus’s social currents and architectural grandeur while forging friendships that spark his literary and social ambitions. Amidst the wistful shadows of spires and the restless stirrings of youth, he contemplates his place within the intricate hierarchies and the enduring charm of collegiate life.
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    35 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 1 Part 3

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 1 Part 3
    Mar 27 2026
    In which we observe the luminous yet troubled early years of a young man navigating the peculiar rituals and social intricacies of adolescence, amid the varying influences of mentors and peers alike. His restless spirit contends with the conflict between youthful vanity, the desire for acceptance, and the subtle cultivation of an emerging, if elusive, self-awareness.
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    22 mins
  • This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 1 Part 2

    This Side of Paradise Book One Chapter 1 Part 2
    Mar 26 2026
    In which we witness the tender awkwardness of youthful romance and the stirring beginnings of Amory Blaine's self-aware adolescence, coloured by his spirited musings, literary indulgences, and curious philosophies. Amidst the serene backdrop of Lake Geneva and the solemn mentorship of Monsignor Darcy, Amory embarks upon a path toward refinement and education, framed by his mother's tender concern and his own ambitious visions.
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    25 mins