The Biographers

Ian Fleming Part 1: The Origins of James Bond.

In our third series, we're covering novelist (among many other titles), Ian Fleming, who is most famously known for his creation of the fictional character, James Bond. But did you also know that Ian's father fought in World War I alongside Winston Churchill's brother? Or that both of his great-grandfathers on his mother's side were knights? Or that Ian was forced to drop out of Military school as a result of some... delicate medical complications? Tune in for episode one in our Ian Fleming series as we uncover the earliest parts of his life, and how it ended up serving as the real-life foundation for the ultimate secret agent in what would later become the longest running film franchise in cinema history. (Ep. 006)

Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 5: So Long, and Thanks For All the Artists.

In the conclusion episode of our first series on Mabel Dodge Luhan, we find D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, being wooed to Taos, New Mexico, by a determined Mabel. What magic does D.H. Lawrence possess that seems to entrance Mabel so devotedly? Who is The Honorable Dorothy Brett, and what the heck is that thing she keeps shoving in her ear? Did Mabel actually succeed in bringing "all the great souls" to Taos? Join us as we wrap up the life story of Mabel Dodge Luhan, recorded on location at Mabel's house, Los Gallos, in Taos. (Ep. 005)

Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 4: Out With the New, In With the Old.

Gone are the days of big city living; Mabel has officially moved to Taos, New Mexico, and has become hypnotized by a Native American man named Tony Lujan. Life has officially begun for Mabel in the American Southwest, and she will soon begin to foster a growing artist's community in Taos, New Mexico. Tune in for episode four of our series on Mabel Dodge Luhan. (Ep. 004)

Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 3: Goodbye, New York. Hello, New Mexico.

The world is at war, but Mabel don't care. A quick trip to Pompeii before returning home? Sure! What's next? Co-founding a dance conservatory for underprivileged children, and maybe a third marriage? Yup. Tune in as we continue on with the fascinating life of Mabel Dodge Luhan. (Ep. 003)

Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 2: Peyote Party at Mabel's House!

Artists, politicians, and revolutionaries? Oh my! As we continue on with the life of Mabel Dodge Luhan, we find Mabel leaving Europe, where she first encountered the Stein siblings, Leo and Gertrude, and coming home to New York. It's here that Mabel will first establish a name for herself by hosting intellectual "Evenings" at her apartment at 53 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. Tune in to find out what life had in store next for Mabel Dodge Luhan. (Ep. 002)

Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 1: Birth of a Mover and Shaker.

In our first series, we'll be covering the life of an often forgotten character in history named Mabel Dodge Luhan. An American writer, advocate for Native American rights, and patron of the arts, Mabel spent the later half of her life in Taos, New Mexico, where she established something of an art retreat that helped inspire artists like Georgia O’Keefe, Ansel Adams, Willa Cather, Mary Austin, Marsden Hatley, Andrew Dasberg, and D.H. Lawrence. Join us in this five-part series as we explore the adventurous, passionate, and often times hilarious life of Mabel Dodge Luhan. (Ep. 001)