Podcast Episodes

Million Dollar Slap

Episode 133

Divorces come in several stages – physical, financial, legal, and emotional. The latter might be the hardest if ever to achieve. As one reporter learns with a slap in the face.

November 1933, opera si…

Published on 20 hours ago

Curves

Episode 132

A fortune hunter returns with his heiress bride from their honeymoon to collect her inheritance. Has he finally secured his ultimate prize?

November 1933, as birthday girl Princes Barbara Hutton Mdiva…

Published on 1 month ago

Chartered

Episode 131

When a prized debutante makes her debut, one heir is determined not to miss it.

November 1933, one of the most prized debutantes of this season Virginia Kent has her first coming out ball. To not miss…

Published on 2 months ago

Social Marathon

Episode 130

It’s time for another Tuxedo Ball with plenty of beauties, so has this year’s most eligible bachelor finally found his future wife among them?

October 1933, the top 50 debutantes of this social season…

Published on 3 months ago

Pleasure Trip

Episode 129

The freedom of travel and adventure is cut short when one heiress is spotted, and too much attention could threaten her safety.

October - November 1933, Doris Duke travels incognito to the Pacific Coa…

Published on 4 months ago

Cast Off

Episode 128

Marrying in haste is easy, but divorces can be oh so much trickier. Two complicated marriages finally dissolve in the courtroom.

October 1933, Mae Murray is on her third attempt to divorce Prince Dav…

Published on 5 months ago

Most Likely to Succeed

Episode 127

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. …

Published on 6 months ago

The Looking Glass - 5th Anniversary Bonus

Episode 126

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 (*refe…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

World's Worst Gigolo

Episode 125

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…

Published on 7 months ago

Plucked

Episode 124

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 h…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago