{"podcast":{"title":"The Ego and His Own","slug":"the-ego-and-his-own-7034235","podcast_index_feed_id":7034235,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6315485/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ego-and-his-own--6315485","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2b1f7b4e4bb8fe2fcd83b1176cc9be64.jpg","author":"The Podcast Network","episode_count":17,"summary":"Delve into the profound exploration of individuality and self-determination presented in \"The Ego and His Own.\" This podcast invites listeners to engage with a rotating collection of audiobooks that challenge societal norms, authority structures, and the conventional understanding of morality. Each episode is a unique journey through the lens of individualist philosophy, emphasizing the importance of personal freedom and self-interest in shaping one's identity and existence. By presenting a diverse array of works that resonate with Stirner’s themes, this series encourages critical thinking and reflection on the nature of the self within society. With every episode, listeners are offered a new complete audiobook that adds depth to their understanding of autonomy and the human experience. Discover thought-provoking narratives that inspire you to redefine your relationship with the world and your own ego.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T04:18:54.706676+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ego-and-his-own-7034235"},"episode":{"title":"Human Toll - Barbara Baynton","slug":"human-toll-barbara-baynton","published_at":"2026-07-28T17:45:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ego-and-his-own-7034235/human-toll-barbara-baynton","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ego-and-his-own-7034235","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-toll-barbara-baynton--73218910","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73218910/human_toll_barbara_baynton.mp3","summary":"\"Human Toll\" by Barbara Baynton tells the poignant story of Ursula Ewart, an orphaned girl who, after being cherished by the station hands in the Australian bush, faces a starkly different reality when sent to a country town where she is barely tolerated. Her only solace comes from Andrew, an older child in the household, highlighting the isolation and struggle for connection in a harsh environment. Baynton's exploration of women's experiences in the Australian bush at the turn of the 20th century resonates today, reflecting themes of resilience, alienation, and the search for belonging. This enduring narrative invites listeners to contemplate the complexities of identity and the human spirit's capacity to endure.","meta_description":"\"Human Toll\" by Barbara Baynton tells the poignant story of Ursula Ewart, an orphaned girl who, after being cherished by the station hands in the Australi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":24935,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ego-and-his-own-7034235/episodes/human-toll-barbara-baynton/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ego-and-his-own-7034235/human-toll-barbara-baynton.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}