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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Divorces come in several stages – physical, financial, legal, and emotional. The latter might be the hardest if ever to achieve. As one reporter learns with a slap in the face.November 1933, opera sin...
Curves (00:29:05)
A fortune hunter returns with his heiress bride from their honeymoon to collect her inheritance. Has he finally secured his ultimate prize?November 1933, as birthday girl Princes Barbara Hutton Mdivan...
Chartered (00:33:26)
When a prized debutante makes her debut, one heir is determined not to miss it.November 1933, one of the most prized debutantes of this season Virginia Kent has her first coming out ball. To not miss ...
Social Marathon (00:34:36)
It’s time for another Tuxedo Ball with plenty of beauties, so has this year’s most eligible bachelor finally found his future wife among them?October 1933, the top 50 debutantes of this social season ...
Pleasure Trip (00:28:30)
The freedom of travel and adventure is cut short when one heiress is spotted, and too much attention could threaten her safety.October - November 1933, Doris Duke travels incognito to the Pacific Coas...
Cast Off (00:27:38)
Marrying in haste is easy, but divorces can be oh so much trickier. Two complicated marriages finally dissolve in the courtroom.October 1933, Mae Murray is on her third attempt to divorce Prince Davi...
Most Likely to Succeed (00:20:22)
Another debutante season is beginning, and a new crop of beauties are already making a splash.September – October 1933, Jakey Astor enjoys being the most eligible bachelor and is looking for a wife. S...
The Looking Glass - 5th Anniversary Bonus (00:21:00)
Fifth Year Anniversary recap and future storylines.Hints and teasers of themes involving love and fortune. Series tagline: All they want is love. Everyone else wants their fortune.Other people (*refer...
World's Worst Gigolo (00:29:54)
Some weddings might be grand, but nothing catches more attention than a good divorce scandal.August – September 1933, the marriage of Prince Alexis Mdivani and heiress Barbara Hutton has caused a lot ...
Plucked (00:25:32)
Another day, another danger as an heiress finds herself in double trouble, but a minor medical emergency is nothing compared to the tax man.September – October 1933, Doris Duke finds herself in the ho...
Catch of the Season (00:20:23)
Another heir, another birthday, 2 fortunes, a special gift, and by chance possibly someone to share it with?September 1933, three new bachelor heirs are fresh on the market, or are they? Alfred “Alfy...
Love Storm (00:24:51)
Fiery passion not only infects the young but the old as well, including one heir’s mother caught up in another scandalous affair.September 1933, recently divorced Madeleine Talmage Force Astor Dick wa...
Kissless (00:21:30)
Young love burns bright and impulsively as an heiress runs off to marry her prince, only to regret it days later.August 1933, Janet Snowden finally meets her very own Prince Caravita and rushes into m...
Collapsible (00:21:54)
As Tennis Week ends, the real competition is over the three best finale parties, with one hostess playing with all her might.August 1933, Jakey Astor and Doris Duke return to Newport for the end of Te...
Iceberg and Torpedo (00:26:45)
A big birthday arrives with a large inheritance and thus the ability to finally control one’s life or so it seems.August 1933, Jakey Astor finally turns 21 and comes into his fortune. Only other troub...
Cursed Hopes (00:32:02)
As tough times persist, several dangers lie ahead for dreams, fortunes, and more importantly life itself.May – August 1933, many struggle as Prohibition and the Great Depression continues. Evalyn Wals...
Most Eligible (00:27:20)
While one honeymoon falls apart, another set of bachelors appear on the matrimonial market.#BarbaraHutton, #PrinceMdivani, #honeymoon, #Stotesbury, #MarryingMdivanis, #politicalspeech, #Astor, #restor...
Eastern Rites, Part 2 (00:31:30)
A large crowd gathers for a fairy tale royal wedding, but will the honeymoon have a happy ending? Part 2June 1933, Barbara Hutton and Prince Alexis Mdivani have the second and grandest of their two we...
All That Matters, Part 1 (00:27:23)
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 p...
Out to Sea (00:21:25)
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 foun...
Renouncing The Throne (00:27:06)
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. O...
An Earl And A Duke (00:19:38)
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 ...
Society Circus (00:27:02)
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 ...
Jaded Luck (00:26:54)
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 f...
The Tower - 4th Anniversary Bonus Episode (00:18:10)
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,...
