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All they want is love. Everyone else wants their fortune. Based on historical research, As The Money Burns is a deep exploration into the lives of actual heirs and heiresses to some of America’s most famous fortunes and what happens when the Great Depression hits.A narrative podcast that explores history, psychology, and finance.
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Hyle Snow is a film major who exclusively enjoys Game of Thrones through the TV series. Jade Sand is a science major who has also read all of the books in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire." Join them both as they recap and review everything that happens on Game of Thrones.
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A large crowd gathers for a fairy tale royal wedding, but will the honeymoon have a happy ending? Part 2 June 1933, Barbara Hutton and Prince Alexis Mdivani have the second and grandest of their two wedding ceremonies in Paris. The elaborate and beautiful ceremony draws a large and excited crowd, followed by a reception then off to their honeymoon.…
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A royal wedding draws a large crowd, but could the honeymoon be over already? June 1933, Barbara Hutton and Prince Alexis Mdivani have the first of their two wedding ceremonies in Paris. With all the press attention, the Prince’s royal title comes back into question, while his brothers Prince Serge Mdivani and Prince David Mdivani deal with divorce…
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This episode is a return to classic Jade Thone with Shey and Jordan being join by Aneil and Travis to talk about news, gencon, and a set 2 vibe check ahead of the games first round of major competitive event for set 2. Check us out on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1758341227721591/ Email: thejadethronepodcast@gmail.com You…
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It’s another season of international sports competition, so where has one tennis star disappeared to this time? June 1933, Frank Shields loses at the French Championship then disappears only to be found later crossing the ocean. Meanwhile another sport takes notice with a superb knockout. Other people and subjects include: Cobina Wright, Prince Ser…
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Pending nuptials bring more attention to a royal fiancé and his questionable lineage. May 1933, Franklyn Hutton finally agrees to announce the engagement of Barbara Hutton and Prince Alexis Mdivani. Only now the prince’s true royal ties are again called back into question. Other people and subjects include: Louise Van Alen, Prince Serge Mdivani, Md…
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An heiress has her hands full battling the tax man while flirting with a new aristocratic suitor. May 1933, Doris Duke finds herself with another potential aristocratic suitor the impoverished Earl of Warwick, but she has more potential trouble coming from the IRS trying to collect more taxes on her estate. Other people and subjects include: Nanali…
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In this episode its Shey and Jordan catching up on a massive amount of spoilers only for Shey to forget to click post on the episode so in proper Jade Throne fashion they are a bit less spicy hot takes. Check us out on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1758341227721591/ Email: thejadethronepodcast@gmail.com…
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After years of struggle, a hostess gets to throw her most famous and popular annual event once again, so come and see who attends. April 1933, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus arrives in New York, but everyone is more interested in the return of Cobina Wright’s Circus Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria. Other people and subjects include: Jam…
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A fortune hunter makes the final play to capture his main prize, but his final move might involve his recently discarded former prey. April 1933, Barbara Hutton continues her South Seas trip shopping for jade and avoiding press questions about her romantic status. Then she gets a big surprise while in Bangkok. Could her luck have finally changed? O…
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All they want is love. Everyone else wants their fortune. Fourth Year Anniversary recap and future storylines. Other people and subjects include: Barbara Hutton, Doris Duke, heirs, heiresses, marriages, divorces, weddings, scandals, betrayals, royalty, taxes, sports, life changes, challenges, envy, listener interactions -- Extra Notes / Call to Act…
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The heart wants what it wants, so a concerned mother rushes to thwart her heiress daughter’s return to her former love. Late March – early April 1933, concerned mother Daisy Van Alen raises across the Atlantic Ocean to prevent her daughter Louise Van Alen from remarrying her recently divorced husband Prince Alexis Mdivani. He however has other plan…
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A newly free prince is on the hunt for his next fortune, but could there be a new heiress in his sight? As Barbara Hutton continues her South Seas travels, another rumor percolates involving a new love interest for Prince Alexis Mdivani. Will the new love triangle cause another rift in friendship? Meanwhile former Russian aristocracy hope that Hitl…
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This week its Shey and Jordan talking about out Release and Pre-release experiences and building an off the wall Chewie build. Which you can find here! https://sw-unlimited-db.com/decks/12624 Check us out on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1758341227721591/ Email: thejadethronepodcast@gmail.com…
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Another set of divorce rumors and scandal abound as another lover has been found. Late February to early March, John Jacob Astor VI, aka “Jakey,” and his mother Madeleine Talmage Force Astor Dick are forever covered in the press due to their surviving the Titanic. Their love lives become a fascination for the public as rumors abound surrounding pen…
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Valentine’s celebrations abound, but questions remain as to where single heiresses might be found. End of January – mid-February 1933, newspapers keep track of the romantic entanglements of multiple heirs and heiresses. Foremost, Barbara Hutton’s recent romances and the love triangle with Prince Alexis Mdivani and Louise Van Alen make her the hot t…
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A nearly homeless supreme hostess gets back to what she does best at a luxury hotel, and many don’t want to miss out. January 20th – February 1st, 1933, Cobina Wright reorients her new life at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel hostessing several activities like the Beaux Arts & Charity Balls and resuming her Supper Club to great success. One attendee is ma…
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When an heiress flees to the Far East, her ardent lover follows in hot pursuit unwilling to let her get away so easily. January – February 1933, Barbara Hutton travels to the Orient to forget her romantic troubles with Prince Alexis Mdivani and other failed suitors. But all the press attention brings her another suitor making a last attempt to woo …
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After previously closing their mansion, a struggling couple returns to host a wonderful buffet to start the new year, but have things really changed for the better? December 1932 – January 1933, Christmas and holidays brings plenty of activities. E.T. Stotesbury and Eva Stotesbury are back in Philadelphia but not at their large mansion Whitemarsh H…
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An heiress receives accolades for all her efforts to help the less fortunate, but her good deeds aren’t as helpful for her marriage. December 1932, Marjorie Merriweather Post Hutton is hailed for all her work to help the needy during the Great Depression. She works on multiple committees providing food and unemployment relief to the point of gettin…
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With a large fortune in sight, a whole family gathers to determine the next set of moves. What is an heiress to do? December 1932, the royal Mdivani siblings gather in Paris to determine how the newly divorced Prince Alexis Mdivani will woo and finally catch Barbara Hutton. Only Barbara’s family will thwart his efforts, but a Mdivani is never one t…
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Not all love affairs last forever. When one princess loses her title, will another readily take her place and possibly share the same fate? November 27th, 1932, Princess Louise Van Alen Mdivani appears in the Hague divorce court dissolving her 18 month marriage to Prince Alexis Mdivani. On December 7th, 1932, her cousin Princess Ava Alice Astor Obo…
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When one door closes, another opens. How might an eviction lead to a brand new life in a luxury hotel? November 5th, 1932, Cobina Wright moves out of her Sutton Place home and now becomes homeless along with her 10 year daughter Lil Cobina Wright, Jr. At the last minute, an opportunity arrives to live at the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria hotel. Other p…
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One couple deals with more betrayal when litigation publicly reveals financial secrets. September 23rd – October 27th, 1932, William May Wright, aka “Bill,” returns to New York to deal with litigation involving his former stockbroker firm. Cobina Wright hopes that they will be able to rekindle their relationship, but other troubles arise from the l…
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Deceptions run high as another divorce is announced and a grand home re-opens. Can’t these people get their stories straight already? September 27th – October 14th, 1932, a divorce rumor spreads far and wide as involves one of the Mdivani siblings getting a divorce. But is it true, and if is so who? In other news, E.T. Stotesbury heads back to the …
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An heiress is trapped and a love triangle exposed when forbidden lovers get caught beneath the sheets. Late summer 1932, Barbara Hutton joins Princess Louise Van Alen Mdivani and Prince Alexis Mdivani at the Spanish countryside estate of his sister Princess Roussadana “Roussie” Midvani Sert. Over the course of the visit, the former royals entrap Ba…
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Despite small implosions everywhere, some hide their true situations while prancing around like prized ponies at a horse show. Over the summer of 1932, James H.R. Cromwell, aka “Jimmy,” pursues Doris Duke around France. Meanwhile, his mother Eva Stotesbury and stepfather E.T. “Ned” Stotesbury sponsor a horse show back in the Philadelphia area even …
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At another sunny beach enclave, a romance blooms into a twisted love triangle between a prince and two heiresses. Summers 1931 & 1932, the interchange of people and events cause a blurring of timelines. At fashion designer Jean Patou’s residence, sparks between Prince Alexis Mdivani and Barbara Hutton reverses a love triangle much to the humiliatio…
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Many feeling the economic pinch lower summer participation. But those who remain wealthy gather for another round of seaside fun. August 1932, many millionaires return for another Tennis Week and more yacht races in Newport, Rhode Island. Frank Shields joins other tennis stars on the courts, while Vincent Astor and his yacht Nourmahal focus on seaf…
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Hoping that a change in political power will end the ongoing Great Depression, one heir vows his continuing and undying support to a presidential nominee. A lifelong friendship develops between a young heir and his neighbor, a distant relative and a future president. Through personal tragedies and triumphs, Vincent Astor and Franklin Delano Rooseve…
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This one is a special episode we have Evan of Evans games on to talk about his upcoming kickstarter for his new game Luck Dog. If you are interested in showing so love to Evan's awesome projects here are the links to his site for Lucky Dog and the Kickstarter! https://www.evansgames.com/lucky-dog https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evansgames/luck…
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A tennis sensation returns to play both on and off the courts. Wherever he goes hijinks will ensue. June – August 1932, plenty of sports competitions are occurring around the world. Frank Shields returns for Wimbledon and Davis Cup with more antics with his teammates. Other people and subjects include: Huntington Hartford, John Jacob Astor VI aka “…
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