{"podcast":{"title":"Educational Book Collection","slug":"educational-book-collection-7110079","podcast_index_feed_id":7110079,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6403485/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/educational-book-collection--6403485","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f2dd01d6adb06ce04c265e060a2b9578.jpg","author":"The Podcast Network","episode_count":127,"summary":"Immerse yourself in the \"Educational Book Collection,\" a vibrant tapestry of knowledge where every episode invites you to explore diverse subjects that ignite curiosity and inspire learning. This podcast showcases a rotating selection of complete audiobooks that span a wide array of themes, from science and history to self-improvement and philosophy. Each episode serves as a gateway to new ideas and insights, making complex topics accessible and engaging through the power of audio storytelling. Listeners are encouraged to embark on a journey of intellectual discovery, as this collection is not just about a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that broaden your understanding of the world. With every episode, you have the opportunity to uncover a new book that enriches your mind and fosters a lifelong love for learning. Join us on this enlightening adventure and let the pages of knowledge come alive through your speakers.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T14:17:28.106189+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/educational-book-collection-7110079"},"episode":{"title":"Christmas Comes but Once a Year - John Leighton","slug":"christmas-comes-but-once-a-year-john-leighton","published_at":"2026-07-25T09:00:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/educational-book-collection-7110079/christmas-comes-but-once-a-year-john-leighton","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/educational-book-collection-7110079","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-comes-but-once-a-year-john-leighton--73086885","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73086885/christmas_comes_but_once_a_year_john_leighton.mp3","summary":"\"Christmas Comes but Once a Year\" by John Leighton presents a humorous look at the ghastly families of suburban snobs and dubious characters during the festive season. Through the lens of the unfortunate organist Soavo Spohf, who is rich in musical talent yet lacking in love, Leighton offers a satirical glimpse into the Christmas festivities and social mores of mid-19th century affluent households. While it may not be a literary masterpiece, the story's exploration of social pretensions and the comedic misadventures of its characters still resonates today, reminding us of the quirks and absurdities that can accompany holiday celebrations.","meta_description":"\"Christmas Comes but Once a Year\" by John Leighton presents a humorous look at the ghastly families of suburban snobs and dubious characters during the fe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":11375,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/educational-book-collection-7110079/episodes/christmas-comes-but-once-a-year-john-leighton/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/educational-book-collection-7110079/christmas-comes-but-once-a-year-john-leighton.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}