The Gilded Gentleman - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Well-researched and fascinating pod. I LOVED the Edith Wharton episode The Age of Innocence is one of my all time faves and listening to the historian talk about it and Edith W was so gratifying. At one point it is mentioned that EW is “no Jane Austen,” and I say THANK GOD! EW’s stories are so real, her prose, exquisite. The stark reality of her stories is wrapped in layers and you need to peel them away one by one to appreciate the complexity of the human nature that she is conveying. I appreciate her subtleties, her gorgeous descriptions. Thank you for this wonderful conversation.

This is the first podcast I’ve listened to from The Gilded Gentleman and it was terrific!! Did not know much about Wharton but with Dr Olando providing insight and details I learned so much. Will be reading The Age of Innocence in the near future and listening to future podcasts from the Gilded Gentleman in the future. Would love to take a class with Dr Olando she was fantastic!!

As a huge fan of Edith Wharton, I am so glad to have found this podcast. I thoroughly enjoy Carl Raymond’s presentation style. Each episode is fascinating and well written. I have learned a great deal that has only supported my appreciation of the era.

I’ve been listening to this podcast since its inception, thanks to The Bowery Boys! The topics are always so interesting, the guests always so knowledgeable, and i just love how Carl packs so much information into each episode! I also find the rhythm of his voice to be very relaxing and engaging, and he has a story-telling like quality to his intro’s which I absolutely love. Thanks, Carl!! Keep up the great work!!