Episode 16: "The Argonauts of the Air" by H.G. Wells

With Rachael · Apr 22, 2026 · 28m

I want to get something off my chest. I feel as though it’s been a long time since our last TRUE invention. A tangible thing that flips the entire world on its’ axis hasn’t been released in a long time. Don’t fight me.

This story is all about an inventor investing all of his time and money into this flying machine. The papers, his community, and passersby mock him and laugh at this seemingly unattainable goal. They see him as a joke, which starts to get into his head.

Inventors have to be very brave and strong to do what they do. The constant noise and criticism can be overwhelming, and may…