9 episodes
Newton's Law iHeartPodcasts
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4.8 • 115 Ratings
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Isaac Newton built a reputation as the smartest man in Europe. But this action-packed series exposes the little-known story of his stint as England’s most ruthless lawman, and the Moriarty-like kingpin who kept evading him.
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Episode 1: The Warden and the Con Man
When Isaac Newton leaves his career as a renowned scientist to become the Warden of Royal Mint, he thinks it's going to be an easy gig. But with an economy teetering on the brink of collapse, and a entrepreneurial con man looking to win at all costs, the world's smartest man may be in over his head.
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Episode 2: No Silver Linings
England’s currency is in crisis. The issue is a “great leak” likely to sink the nation, ands Mint officials are scrambling to fix long before Newton steps foot in his new workplace. How did the nation get into this mess? And how will they strengthen the currency to protect it from counterfeiters? The answer will determine the career of both Isaac Newton and William Chaloner.
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Episode 3: Mint Condition
The Great Recoinage was supposed to fix England’s currency problem. But the Mint is bungling the job, and the country is reeling. As Isaac Newton steps into his new role, he applies his scientific process to the Mint’s production line. Silver starts flowing again - but did Newton’s calculations take into account the cleverness of William Chaloner?
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Episode 4: The Other Side of the Coin
An era of unprecedented innovation sees an explosion in free speech, the creation of paper money and the ascendance of William Chaloner from two-bit criminal to man of influence. Has the silver-tongued man gone straight?
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Episode 5: Crime & Punishment, 17th Century Style
In a time before organized police, Isaac Newton gets used to his dual role as crook catcher and prosecutor. As he locks up London’s counterfeiters one by one, Newton’s ring of informants tighten the circle around Mr. Chaloner.
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Episode 6: Quicksilver
With Chaloner awaiting trial in jail, Isaac Newton has time to ruminate on whether catching criminals is as meaningful as sorting the laws of the universe. There was a certain satisfaction in it, after all. Meanwhile, Chaloner conceives of plans to dismantle the case against him.
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Customer Reviews
On the edge of my seat
After doing gravity, inventing calculus, sorting out the solar system, what’s a genius to do? Oh … save England by revising the currency! Ptobably as important as the defeat of the Spanish Armada was the revolution of the coinage of the realm. Can’t wait to hear how he pulled it off. Bonus: the narrator is excellent with a pleasant voice.
Great podcast!
The sound bits and the vocal acting really make it entertaining!
A new look at a familiar name
This brand new 8 part series from iHeartpodcasts is a perfect blend of history, true crime, and action. It follows the lesser-known occupation of famous British scientist, Issac Newton (yes, that Issac Newton), as lawman and Warden of the Mint. While the position doesn’t exist anymore, this podcast makes it feel more real than ever as it brings to life late 17th century culture and customs. For example, did you know that coffee shops were the social media of the day? Lords (ladies were rarely permitted) would print pamphlets to distribute there as well as gather to talk politics or gossip. It might seem like this time is a world away from us today but the story told by this show is one we are all familiar with: the law vs. the criminal. Newton takes the job thinking it will be cake and give him plenty of time for his other interests. However, he has his work cut out for him tackling the rampant counterfeiting trend happening and more when he meets William Chaloner, a legend among the underbelly of the country. The two led a relationship filled with cunning back and forth that leads to you wanting to know when will Newton get his man. Apple Podcasts has 4.7 stars and 100 ratings. Linda Rodriguez McRobbie is both host and researcher for the show, a dual role she pulls off seamlessly. Episodes are on average about 42 minutes long with the series needing to be listened to in order. Script is narrative with some voiceovers by Newton in character. Music is a fitting alternative groove by Elise McCoy, you’ll want to check out.
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