{"podcast":{"title":"The Mark of Zorro","slug":"the-mark-of-zorro-6693038","podcast_index_feed_id":6693038,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5976792/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/mark-of-zorro-the-by-johnston-mcculley-1","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b8e0747fe49bb459dbabf1b7d42b13c.jpg","author":"Audiobooks","episode_count":48,"summary":"http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad free In Spanish California, a troubling pattern had developed. The natives were reduced to peasants, the Franciscan friars that ministered to them were derided, and the only people who mattered were the caballeros – who styled themselves as knights of the New World. These men strutted about in elegant clothes, riding magnificent horses, and sporting rapiers at their sides that they were quick to draw if they felt their honor was affronted. Into this world burst Zorro (Spanish for “fox”). A later-day Robin Hood, he stole from the rich and gave to the poor, but he also took it upon himself to punish men who had notably abused others. Cloaked and masked, appearing suddenly from the dark, he always stayed ahead of the manhunt launched at his heels. The authorities called him a highwayman. And when the doings of a corrupt governor began to affect the good people around the pueblo of early Los Angeles, Zorro responded – vigorously.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T00:19:36.645227+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mark-of-zorro-6693038"},"episode":{"title":"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain","slug":"the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer-mark-twain","published_at":"2026-07-26T13:42:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mark-of-zorro-6693038/the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer-mark-twain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mark-of-zorro-6693038","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer-mark-twain--73176802","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73176802/the_adventures_of_tom_sawyer.mp3","summary":"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a timeless tale that captures the spirited escapades of a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. This classic novel explores themes of childhood, adventure, and the quest for freedom, resonating with readers of all ages. Tom's mischievous antics and his yearning for independence reflect the universal desire for adventure and self-discovery. As listeners delve into Tom's world, they will find enduring insights into human nature and the complexities of growing up. Twain's masterful storytelling invites us to reminisce about our own youthful adventures and the lessons learned along the way.","meta_description":"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a timeless tale that captures the spirited escapades of a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":24126,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-mark-of-zorro-6693038/episodes/the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer-mark-twain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mark-of-zorro-6693038/the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer-mark-twain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}