Episodes

  • The Iron Heel Chapter 2 - Challenges

    The Iron Heel Chapter 2 - Challenges
    Mar 29 2026
    In which a spirited discourse unfolds between Ernest Everhard, the keen and fiery socialist, Bishop Morehouse, and a reflective young woman of wealth, as they grapple with the deep and bitter divisions between labour and capital, the role of the Church, and the harsh realities faced by the working class. Their words ring with the clash of ideals and stark truths, revealing the tangled social fabric of an age burdened by injustice and the bitter cries for reform.
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    28 mins
  • The Iron Heel Chapter 1 - My Eagle

    The Iron Heel Chapter 1 - My Eagle
    Mar 28 2026
    In which the quiet of a summer day conceals the restless anticipation of a coming upheaval, leading the narrator to reflect upon her late husband, a tireless champion of human freedom whose life was devoted to the labour cause. At a dinner gathering, her first encounter with Ernest Everhard reveals a man of muscular presence and unyielding spirit who challenges the complacent clergy with a fierce critique of metaphysical philosophy, grounding truth firmly in practical reality and the lived experience of the working class.
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    29 mins
  • The Iron Heel Foreword

    The Iron Heel Foreword
    Mar 27 2026
    In which we are introduced to the Everhard Manuscript, a personal yet flawed account that vividly conveys the psychology and tumult of a bygone era, capturing the early stirrings and dreadful shadow of the Oligarchy. Through the voice of Avis Everhard, we glimpse the hopes and despair of those striving against oppression, whilst the foreword imparts historical perspective on the unforeseen rise and enduring enigma of the Iron Heel.
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    9 mins
  • The Call of the Wild Chapter 7 - The Sounding of the Call

    The Call of the Wild Chapter 7 - The Sounding of the Call
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Buck embarks on a deep wilderness journey with John Thornton in pursuit of a legendary lost mine, waking long-buried instincts and answering a haunting, primal call that stirs within him like a whisper from an ancient world. As he grows into a creature of immense strength and cunning, the wild summons him into its fold, leading him to confront the savage law of life and death beneath a vast and indifferent sky.
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    40 mins
  • The Call of the Wild Chapter 6 - For the Love of a Man

    The Call of the Wild Chapter 6 - For the Love of a Man
    Mar 25 2026
    In which Buck, restored to health by the devoted care of John Thornton and his kindly dogs, finds in this man a love both fierce and tender that reawakens his wild spirit even as it binds him to hearth and home. Against the backdrop of the harsh Northland and the rough companionship of miners, Buck proves his magnificent strength and loyalty through feats that win admiration and deepen the bond between dog and man.
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    31 mins
  • The Call of the Wild Chapter 5 - The Toil of Trace and Trail

    The Call of the Wild Chapter 5 - The Toil of Trace and Trail
    Mar 24 2026
    In which Buck and his fellow sled dogs arrive exhausted at Skaguay, only to be sold to inexperienced new owners whose careless ways strain and wear down the team to the brink of collapse amidst the brutal demands of the Yukon trail. Despite the harsh spring thaw and increasing hardships, a stern but compassionate man named John Thornton comes upon Buck and stands defiantly against cruelty, marking a poignant moment in the harsh wilderness.
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    35 mins
  • The Call of the Wild Chapter 4 - Who Has Won to Mastership

    The Call of the Wild Chapter 4 - Who Has Won to Mastership
    Mar 23 2026
    In which Buck asserts his claim to lead the sled team through determination and prowess, bringing order and renewed spirit among his comrades as they embark on a swift and grueling journey over frozen rivers and rugged trails. Along the way, the hardships of the wild take their toll on the dogs, revealing the fierce loyalty and pride that bind them to their work even in the face of exhaustion and inevitable decline.
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    21 mins
  • The Call of the Wild Chapter 3 - The Dominant Primordial Beast

    The Call of the Wild Chapter 3 - The Dominant Primordial Beast
    Mar 22 2026
    In which Buck’s primal instincts grow quietly yet powerfully amid the grueling wilderness, provoking a fierce rivalry with Spitz that simmers through hardship and strife, as both dog and man endure the unforgiving trail and wild attacks. The tale culminates in a tense, elemental battle for dominance beneath the silent, watchful moon, where Buck’s cunning and strength emerge victorious, signalling his rise as the master of the pack.
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    33 mins