Episodes

  • Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 6-9

    Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 6-9
    Jul 14 2026
    In which a father and son, on a hunting expedition, stumble upon oil seeping through the earth’s cracks following an earthquake, setting in motion plans to purchase a nearby ranch with the hope of owning their own oil-tract. Along the way, the boy befriends a local girl and grapples with the complexities of truth, loyalty, and the quiet struggles of the ranch family now entwined with his father’s ambitions.
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    37 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 1-5

    Oil! Chapter 4 - The Ranch Parts 1-5
    Jul 13 2026
    In which the boy Bunny experiences the uneasy complexities of his family life and, alongside his father, ventures into the rugged San Elido valley for a hunting trip that intertwines outdoor adventure with a glimpse into a humble, devout family’s daily struggles. Amidst the stark landscape and a startling earthquake, insights unfold about human nature, faith, and the silent codes that govern personal conduct.
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    44 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 3 - The Drilling Parts 6-8

    Oil! Chapter 3 - The Drilling Parts 6-8
    Jul 12 2026
    In which the labour of drilling a deep Californian oil well unfolds with its mechanical trials, exacting care, and the steady diligence of a careful operator navigating the many hazards beneath the earth's surface. The narrative also takes us to the social ripples above ground, where family dynamics and the gambling spirit of a boom town mingle amid the thrill of promising reservoirs and the grind of machinery.
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    45 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 3 - The Drilling Parts 1-5

    Oil! Chapter 3 - The Drilling Parts 1-5
    Jul 11 2026
    In which the industrious Ross family undertakes the formidable task of setting up an oil well in the promising fields of Beach City, navigating the complexities of business alliances, public works, and the rugged machinery that heralds the promise of prosperity. Amidst the clatter of steel and the scramble of leases, young Bunny observes the shifting human landscape, from the moral quandaries stirred by a scrupulous youth to the genteel pursuits of his ageing grandmother and aunt, revealing the manifold faces of ambition and grace in a rapidly changing world.
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    44 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 2 - The Lease Parts 1-5

    Oil! Chapter 2 - The Lease Parts 1-5
    Jul 9 2026
    In which the discovery of oil reshapes a humble cabbage field into a feverish centre of speculation and social ambition, stirring hopes and revealing the varied temperaments of the neighbourhood’s residents as they grapple with newfound wealth and legal intricacies. The assembled lot owners, caught in a web of disputes and fleeting alliances, confront the arrival of a distinguished oilman whose presence signals a pivotal moment in their fraught negotiations.
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    41 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 1 - The Ride

    Oil! Chapter 1 - The Ride
    Jul 8 2026
    In which a boy accompanies his father on a meticulous and spirited drive along the engineered highways and diverse landscapes of Southern California, learning the art of motoring and the practical lessons of life through their encounters with traffic laws, roadside towns, and the rhythms of the land. Together they observe humanity and nature, punctuated by the boy’s vivid imagination and the father’s measured resolve, culminating in their arrival at the hotel where important business awaits.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Book of Life Chapters 73-74 - Intellectual Production, Mankind Remade

    The Book of Life Chapters 73-74 - Intellectual Production, Mankind Remade
    Jul 6 2026
    In which the intricate interplay of communal industry and individual creativity is explored, revealing a society where material goods are commonly owned while intellectual pursuits flourish freely and diversely, supported by cooperative structures and public patronage. Meanwhile, the narrative turns to the profound transformations wrought by such a society upon war, crime, corruption, health, and social maladies, as humanity begins to shed its baser instincts in favour of harmonious progress and social justice.
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    31 mins
  • Oil! Chapter 2 - The Lease Parts 6-9

    Oil! Chapter 2 - The Lease Parts 6-9
    Jul 10 2026
    In which a shrewd and experienced oil man, Mr. Ross, advises a fractious assembly of landowners on the perils and promises of oil leases, while young Bunny observes the bitter quarrels and diverse characters with wide-eyed acuity. Later, Bunny befriends Paul Watkins, a spirited runaway youth burdened by religious turmoil and hardship, lending him aid before the boy mysteriously vanishes, leaving Bunny to ponder the stark contrasts between their worlds.
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    35 mins