{"podcast":{"title":"The Luxury Dispatch with Tom Chamberlin","slug":"the-luxury-dispatch-with-tom-chamberlin-7601125","podcast_index_feed_id":7601125,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT3142284253","website_url":"https://www.linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/eb2f4aa6-cadc-11f0-8da4-3b00785ae262/image/1bb5d505d9769bf5af3b46a2d2fbe050.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Platform Media","episode_count":20,"summary":"Join Tom Chamberlin to delve into the refined, the rare, and the relentlessly well-made. Each episode offers a deep dive into a distinct facet of luxury — from iconic watches and rare cigars to cocktail mastery, design, and the hidden worlds of St James’s most exclusive clubs. Alongside global tastemakers and expert guests, The Rake’s editor-in-chief Tom uncovers the heritage, craftsmanship, and subtle details that elevate objects and experiences into something truly exceptional. Together, these episodes create a destination for the sophisticated modern gentleman, restoring a sense of discernment to an oversaturated culture. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Platform Media in partnership with The Rake.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-luxury-dispatch-with-tom-chamberlin-7601125"},"episode":{"title":"Gentleman's Clubs: From Coffee Houses to Corridors of Power","slug":"gentleman-s-clubs-from-coffee-houses-to-corridors-of-power","published_at":"2026-01-27T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-luxury-dispatch-with-tom-chamberlin-7601125/gentleman-s-clubs-from-coffee-houses-to-corridors-of-power","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-luxury-dispatch-with-tom-chamberlin-7601125","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9500114946.mp3?updated=1769690543","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9500114946.mp3?updated=1769690543","summary":"In this episode of The Luxury Dispatch, we take a look behind the most imposing yet secretive buildings in all of London, the Gentlemen's Clubs of St James's. How they emerged, what they represent and who joins. Tom’s guests, Geordie Willis and Peter Howarth, discuss how these institutions have lasted up to now and why would you want to be a member. Available on Spotify, YouTube & Apple. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices London Clubland: A Companion For The Curious - https://amzn.eu/d/d7Vj4mp Palaces of Power: The Birth and Evolution of London's Clubland - https://amzn.eu/d/8HzpR0G The London Club: Architecture, Interiors, Art - https://amzn.eu/d/dNXjRPj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"In this episode of The Luxury Dispatch, we take a look behind the most imposing yet secretive buildings in all of London, the Gentlemen's Clubs of St Jame…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2740,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-luxury-dispatch-with-tom-chamberlin-7601125/episodes/gentleman-s-clubs-from-coffee-houses-to-corridors-of-power/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-luxury-dispatch-with-tom-chamberlin-7601125/gentleman-s-clubs-from-coffee-houses-to-corridors-of-power.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}