As The Money Burns

Apr 02 2025 127 ep. 22 mins 113
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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.

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The Looking Glass - 5th Anniversary Bonus

Apr 02 2025 21 mins  
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 For

World's Worst Gigolo

Mar 31 2025 29 mins  
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

Plucked

Feb 21 2025 25 mins  
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:

Catch of the Season

Jan 24 2025 20 mins  
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

Love Storm

Dec 20 2024 24 mins  
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 get

Kissless

Nov 21 2024 21 mins  
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, Princ

Collapsible

Oct 30 2024 21 mins  
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 inclu

Iceberg and Torpedo

Oct 10 2024 26 mins  
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,

Cursed Hopes

Sep 22 2024 32 mins  
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

Most Eligible

Sep 03 2024 27 mins  
While one honeymoon falls apart, another set of bachelors appear on the matrimonial market. #BarbaraHutton, #PrinceMdivani, #honeymoon, #Stotesbury, #MarryingMdivanis, #politicalspeech, #Astor, #restoringthethrone Barbara Hutton, Prince Mdivani, honeymoon, Stotesbury, Marrying Mdivanis, political speech, Astor, restoring the throne June - July 1933, Barbara Hutton and Prince Ale