{"podcast":{"title":"The Hunchback of Notre Dame","slug":"the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113","podcast_index_feed_id":7048113,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6341696/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame--6341696","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ae4d28c8d06ec9492ea2264de4600d0.jpg","author":"The Podcast Network","episode_count":18,"summary":"Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of love, longing, and the struggles against societal injustice, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to explore the depths of human emotion and resilience through a rotating collection of audiobooks that echo the themes of Victor Hugo's timeless classic. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, delving into stories set against the backdrop of historical cities, celebrating the complexities of their characters and the moral dilemmas they face. As we navigate through tales of passion, sacrifice, and the quest for acceptance, listeners are encouraged to reflect on the enduring nature of the human spirit. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the beauty and tragedy of life. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with narratives that resonate across time and culture.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T04:18:57.126362+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113"},"episode":{"title":"Aino Folk-Tales - Basil Hall Chamberlain","slug":"aino-folk-tales-basil-hall-chamberlain","published_at":"2026-07-26T19:21:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113/aino-folk-tales-basil-hall-chamberlain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aino-folk-tales-basil-hall-chamberlain--73182171","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73182171/aino_folk_tales_basil_hall_chamberlain.mp3","summary":"\"Aino Folk-Tales\" by Basil Hall Chamberlain presents a collection of intriguing stories from the Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, who inhabit the northern island of Hokkaido. These tales explore a wide range of themes common in folklore, including creation, marriage, and war, while offering a candid and often ribald perspective on human life that may surprise modern readers. Chamberlain's entertaining apologies for the frankness of these narratives add an additional layer of charm. As interest in Ainu culture and activism continues to grow, these folk-tales resonate with contemporary themes of identity and cultural pride, making them not only entertaining but also significant in today's context.","meta_description":"\"Aino Folk-Tales\" by Basil Hall Chamberlain presents a collection of intriguing stories from the Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, who inhabit the nor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8500,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113/episodes/aino-folk-tales-basil-hall-chamberlain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113/aino-folk-tales-basil-hall-chamberlain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}