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An outbreak of plague in London forces a gentleman, Lovewit, to flee temporarily to the country, leaving his house under the sole charge of his butler, Jeremy. Jeremy uses the opportunity given to him to use the house as the headquarters for fraudulent acts. He transforms himself into 'Captain Face', and enlists the aid of Subtle, a fellow conman and Dol Common, a prostitute. In The Alchemist, Jonson unashamedly satirizes the follies, vanities and vices of mankind, most notably greed-induced credulity. People of all social classes are subject to Jonson's ruthless, satirical wit. He mocks human...

In Ben Johnson's "The Alchemist," a trio of scammers promise wealth and fortune to their victims, exploiting human greed and gullibility. This podcast episode unpacks Johnson’s comedic masterpiece, delving into the timeless themes of deception, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth. Perfect for listeners who enjoy tales of trickery, wit, and the unraveling of con games with unexpected twists and consequences.

Exclusive, in-depth interviews with actors, stunt performers, directors, choreographers and writers discussing their careers and passion for martial arts cinema. Hosted by Ben Johnson, the creator of kungfumovieguide.com. Follow on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Ben is an Innovator, Founder and the CEO of Osmosis Beauty, and has uncovered industry shifting science and treatment protocols that are transforming the face of skincare (pardon the pun). This podcast explores ingredient myths and truths, what toxins do, botox, skin mapping, healing internally, healing topically, healthy habits for teens, anti-aging, as well as many specific skin conditions and much more. Dr. Ben is incredibly gifted at breaking down complex topics and translating them in an easily understood style.

Freudian slips, spoonerisms, double-talk, and nonsense from famous and infamous figures past and present, are all here in one digest that will have you howling with laughter. Imagine saying to the Beatles, "You'll never make it…Go back to Liverpool." That's what a Decca Records executive told the Fab Four in 1962. Senator S.I. Hayakawa allegedly pointed out, "The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep."