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Complete list of Satire Podcasts - Listen & Review on Goodpods

The Bugle

589 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 6 hours ago

It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows.Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Citation Needed

380 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

The podcast where we choose a subject, read a single Wikipedia article about it, and pretend we’re experts. Because this is the internet, and that’s how it works now.
The Babylon Bee

438 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 11 days ago

This is the official, authoritative, inspired podcast of the Babylon Bee. Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann for a look at weekly highlights, discussing the spiciest topics of the times, the stories behind the stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of America's most trusted source for Christian news satire.
The World of Phil Hendrie

1011 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 20 hours ago

Phil Hendrie's historic improvisational genius goes to work everyday in this divinely hilarious satire of the modern media. And that's only part of what's really going on here. Get a hold of this top shelf entertainment from one of the acknowledged masters of comedy and social satire.
Untrue Stories

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

A sci-fi comedy-drama putting surreal new spins on classic speculative fiction. When George Orwell and H. G. Wells accidentally double-book a getaway cottage, an argument about tea escalates into an aeon-spanning adventure of time travel and political machination. A full cast audio drama from award-winning writer Robin Johnson.
Till Death Do Us Part Podcast

166 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

They've been married for 18 years. She's intrigued by true crime. He couldn’t care less. Can their marriage survive a podcast? Or will it end in MURDER?!**** Till Death Do Us Part is a lighthearted and sometimes satirical true crime podcast where we present our dysfunctional married take on serious cases involving other dysfunctional relationships. We hope you enjoy.
The God Pod

537 Episodes

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Avg Length 43m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

The God Pod is a satirical comedy podcast hosted by God and Jesus. The Divine Duo review the news of the week and try to make sense of the world they created. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY Watch the God Pod in video form: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegodpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TheGodPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgodabove/
The Offensive

193 Episodes

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Avg Length 25m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

An award-winning, critically acclaimed mockumentary podcast that follows fictional Premier League club Ashwood City FC.'The Thick of it meets Fifa career mode - a must listen for football fans' - The Guardian'Ultra-sharp satire' - GQThis podcast is a serial, begin at Episode 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boots, Bibles and Scrapbooking!

21 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

A hilarious satire with your host, "Tish", a west Texas spitfire who is long on opinions, but short on knowledge. Look for her hot takes on American values, culture, and cocktails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canada is Boring

397 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it’s actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Weakly

134 Episodes

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Avg Length 18m

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Latest episode 11 days ago

A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, The Chaser Report).News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast.Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals

23 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

Each week, a group of storytellers gathers around a campfire. There's world-weary club MC Edgar Allan Poe, nerd dad Stephen King, violent goth Mary Shelley, squid-obsessed wimp HP Lovecraft, and others. A comedy-horror semi-anthology adapted from Bitter Karella's Hugo-nominated microfiction.
Sports Horn

71 Episodes

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

Sports Horn – it’s the UK’s third most talked about sports radio network!Join ex-footballer and current pundit Ian Fiveankles with co-host Anthony Richardson as they tackle the biggest sporting stories in their brand new breakfast show, only on SPORTS HORN.Dishing out the sort of insight one can only acquire from playing LDV Vans Trophy fixtures against both Jamie Cureton and Jamie O’Hara, this is a breakfast show not to be missed... Sports Horn is a weekly sports radio parody from Stak and the comedic minds of The Exploding Heads (Mark Davison and Anthony Richardson) who can be found here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

281 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

The newest addition to the Bored Teachers Podcast Network, Crying in My Car is a weekly breath of fresh air to help teachers get through class without pulling their hair out or the hair of several students. No pedagogy here, just pure hilarity! Segments include Story Time, Teachers in the News Not Touching Kids, a weekly Top 5 and more endless comedy from comedians Devin Siebold from Bored Teachers and James Yon from The Lowdown on Comcast's AfroTV. Hear the perspective from both the educator side and the parent side of things while laughing uncontrollably until you cry... in your car (or not in your car, it doesn't really matter to us.)
The JUICE Media Podcast

37 Episodes

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Avg Length 41m

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Latest episode 9 months ago

A companion to the Honest Government Ads series - hosted by the writer and producer of the Honest Government Ads, Giordano Nanni.
Stellar Future Radio

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

Your Galactic News Source! 🌠 From the vibrant corners of Jupiter's moons to the most buzzed-about topics beyond the asteroid belt, ROI is your dedicated news anchor in the cosmos. Dive deep into a universe brimming with sci-fi news, satire, and cosmic comedy. Season 1 is complete and ready for your ears.UPDATE: After a such a "Stellar" Season 1 reception (and us unable to resist) we're thrilled to announce that Season 2 is currently in production!
The Russell Hustle

288 Episodes

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Avg Length 45m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

The Russell Hustle is the Earth's most exhaustive Kurt Russell fancast. Each episode, Nick, Ryan, Ben, and Tom will delve deep into the actor's filmography, share his unauthorized biography, and even explore some of his family's films.
Low Tide - From Conch Public Radio

9 Episodes

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Avg Length 14m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

Low Tide is Conch County's most popular news and culture program. If you've never heard of Conch County, that's because it's fictional and this is a comedy show. If you're a fan of NPR, Parks and Recreation, or Welcome To Night Vale, tune in to Low Tide. We have tote bags.
WTAF SHOW WITH GAZ & RICH

126 Episodes

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Avg Length 62m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

It's the year 2020 and frankly the world is now a mad house. We take a look at some of the most recent stories and highlight the complete and utter madness of it all, which underneath is pushing us towards a system of control that will be anything but funny. THE WORLD HAS GONE MAD BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO We truly now live in a Clown World where the predator class (the 1%) want to force you to believe or at least parrot that 2 + 2 equals 5. Produced by Richard Willett & Gareth Icke
China Unscripted

260 Episodes

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Avg Length 66m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

From the team that brought you the satirical TV news show China Uncensored comes a...well...less scripted look at China. Chris Chappell and his team are off the teleprompter and on the mic to interview China experts, or discuss the issues of the day. And frankly, anything else they feel like discussing.
The Rant With Herman James & Friends

94 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

A talk/comedy show hosted by Herman James. Each episode has a different topic on current issues, life tips or just commentary on everyday life and activities that bothers him with friendly banter and jokes between friends and guests.
Muffed Movies

160 Episodes

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Avg Length 54m

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Latest episode 16 days ago

Your favorite films improvised by memory.
Gay Talk Podcast

393 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

-The Original Gay oriented chat and gay podcast with the biggest gay stars giving you insite into the wacky, funny gay world of Paulie and Evan.
Dit Was De Radio

389 Episodes

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Avg Length 77m

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Latest episode 19 hours ago

Harm Edens, Arjan Snijders en Ron Vergouwen brengen wekelijks analyses, verhalen, veel opvallende of grappige fragmenten én een gulle lach over dat fraaie medium: de radio! Met als toetjes de leukste bloopers en een ontregelende audio-collage van technicus Sybrand Verwer. Elke dinsdag verschijnt een nieuwe aflevering en daarnaast is er voor 'vrienden van de show’ ook wekelijks een exclusieve bonusshow te beluisteren.
Basic Able

12 Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

Inspirational podcast about the disabled...PSYCH! Talking about disability issues and community in an aggressively UNbasic way. All of our episodes are filmed so we can caption them, and show off how ridiculously good-looking we are. Transcriptions are available too. Captioned videos available https://vimeo.com/channels/basicable
Apokalypse & Filterkaffee

1122 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

Die frisch gebrühten Schlagzeilen des Tages, serviert von Micky Beisenherz. Micky wühlt sich für uns durch die wichtigsten Aufmacher, Titelthemen, Leitartikel und Tweets des Tages und serviert daraus - gemeinsam mit einem Gast - sein morgendliches News-Omelett. Täglich, verzehrfertig auf den Punkt, ab 5 Uhr morgens. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee
Apokalypse & Filterkaffee

1122 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

Die frisch gebrühten Schlagzeilen des Tages, serviert von Micky Beisenherz. Micky wühlt sich für uns durch die wichtigsten Aufmacher, Titelthemen, Leitartikel und Tweets des Tages und serviert daraus - gemeinsam mit einem Gast - sein morgendliches News-Omelett. Täglich, verzehrfertig auf den Punkt, ab 5 Uhr morgens. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee
A Place Upstate

17 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 3 months ago

A podcast for those who want to get away without going anywhere. Join Robert and Cyrus Cozy as they explore the wonders of upstate from the comfort of their Cozy Cabin. From Hudson to Troy, they've got New York State covered. And hey, there might be a guest or two. Recorded from the legendary Cozy Cabin in The Hudson Valley. Created by Noah Forman and Michael Antonucci
Late Night Pomes Radio

80 Episodes

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Avg Length 50m

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Latest episode 10 months ago

The only podcast that combines drinking and writing poetry. On every episode we play three rounds of games to create "pomes," which are improvised poems created from constrained writing.If you write along with us you can email your pomes to [email protected] or send them to us on our social media:Twitter: @latenightpomes.Instagram: @latenightpomes.Support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.This is a work of satire and nothing we say should be taken seriously. Get bonus episodes on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apokalypse & Filterkaffee

1122 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

Die frisch gebrühten Schlagzeilen des Tages, serviert von Micky Beisenherz. Micky wühlt sich für uns durch die wichtigsten Aufmacher, Titelthemen, Leitartikel und Tweets des Tages und serviert daraus - gemeinsam mit einem Gast - sein morgendliches News-Omelett. Täglich, verzehrfertig auf den Punkt, ab 5 Uhr morgens. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee
FeMANism

24 Episodes

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 20 days ago

Join male feminists Sam Martin and Jamie Hoggart on their quest to usher in a new era of feminism, led by men. They'll be discussing the big issues, while also making feminism less annoying and more of a laugh. FeMANism is a PodMonkey Original, written and performed by Sam Martin (as Sam) and Amy Hoggart (as Jamie). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Garry Meier Show

627 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
KPODD 101.3

57 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

A comedy fiction podcast from Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation) and Dan Kennedy (McSweeney's, founding host of The Moth Podcast ). Someone drinking at Casa Vega described the show as, "It's like Alan Partridge but at a 90's alternative rock station. Or like Comedy Bang Bang, but 90's radio." That person was killed by shadowy members of a nautically themed gang. Here's how we describe KPODD 101.3 since we're still living: Two L.A. morning radio DJs return to the airwaves in the 1990s after being suspended and sent to rehab. Machine Bolt and Él Farto are on a savage journey to better living. The mics are always on a little too early and each episode starts with the accidentally aired unvarnished small talk that lurks behind their positivity personas. The oddest characters invade their lives, and the occasional mysterious rips in the space-time continuum add a note of science fiction weird to the morning drive. You may have questions: Are they the only ones trapped in the 90s? Why did a giant python constrict the HR lady's Chihuahua? Why does this version of reality include the SeVan® conversion kit that turns most economy sedans into custom vans by appearance at most angles? Is Station Manager Gene from the future? Why does Producer Lynn dress like Kurt Cobain if he hosted a bird watching show on NPR? Start with a recent episode. Then jump around. Because there's no right way to travel back or forward in time. Everyone knows that. Right?
Full Cast And Crew

202 Episodes

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Avg Length 75m

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Latest episode 19 hours ago

The Full Cast and Crew Podcast loves searching for that perfect, telling anecdote or soundbite from a writer, director, actor, or crew member as we revisit the films of our shared 70s and 80's childhoods with an appreciation for the cinematic arts and without pretension or annoying fan-boy antics. Proudly independent and advertising-free.
WBS Newsreel

12 Episodes

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Avg Length 18m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

Ashley Stephens is a struggling junior journalist, desperate to make her mark in the world of radio news. Follow one woman’s hilarious odyssey as she battles to be taken seriously, and get the real scoop. Starring Bethan Cullinane and James Corrigan. Created by Andy Apollo.
The Fakist: One Last Day

39 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

This is a story about a flawed man, born of privilege, who only lived for himself. It tells of the last day of his newscast; of how his enemies plotted against him until the final battle, and of how his partner LeAnn abandoned him just when he thought he had it all figured out. It ends with a podcast. It begins in the wreckage of KCOM Studios on the night of Deathember 13th, 2021. In Somewhere West of New York City, the faithful still tune in at six o'clock, waiting for the newscast to start... but it never will. The Fakist died two years ago. The Fakist: One Last Day, a new documentary, starting tonight on WAFM-TV 3.
Podford University

59 Episodes

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Avg Length 51m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

From Future History to Fish Lab, Podford university is a comedy podcast about America's Favourite Top-2000 University TM.
Red State Update

526 Episodes

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Avg Length 69m

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Latest episode 14 days ago

Trump-hating rednecks Jackie & Dunlap take on politics and pop culture from a bunker underneath Jackie's Market in Murfreesboro, TN. Real news. Fake Sponsors.
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

40 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

Comprised of four parts, Gulliver’s Travels documents the bizarre, yet fascinating voyages of Lemuel Gulliver as he makes his way through several uncharted destinations, experiencing the lives of the small, the giant, the scientific, and downright eccentric societies. Narrated in first person, Swift successfully portrays Gulliver’s thoughts and reactions as he faces struggles of integration throughout his travels. Beginning with the introduction of Gulliver, an educated ship’s surgeon, who after a series of unfortunate events is victim to repeated shipwrecks, desertions, and set adrift. His first of several misadventures sees him washed up on the shores of Lilliput, home to the less than six inches tall Lilliputians, where he wakes up to the sounds of scurrying beneath him. However, roles are reversed when his misfortunes lead him to Brobdingnag, a land occupied by giants where he must experience life as an inferior and fragile being. Subsequently, he comes across a society of oppressive theoreticians, and finally an intellectual, superior race. Divided between the known and the unknown, Gulliver must put aside his prejudgments and experience the unfamiliar societies first hand. As the novel gradually progresses, the transformation of the narrator becomes evident as he draws conclusions from each and every one of his adventures. Written by the master of satire, Jonathan Swift has not only created a story of adventure, but also cunningly attacks the mere nature of society in between its lines. Abuse of power, criticism of human nature, politics, and individualism are just some of the themes explored during the enlightening journeys of the venturesome Gulliver. Swift’s witty use of metaphors and satirical style serves as a puzzle waiting to be solved. An adventure story for the young, but a critical piece for the mature, the novel has a bit of everything and appeals to all age groups. The details in which the locations are described, the escapism it offers, and its openness to interpretation is what makes Gulliver’s Travels a timeless piece of literature.
Exoplanetary

36 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 12 months ago

EXOPLANETARY is a science-fiction adventure that follows four siblings, the Wolverton family, as they work for a 26th Century corporation in space named Exoplanetary. A science-fiction audio drama featuring serialized space opera, adventure, and a healthy sense of humor. © 2014-2022, C. Christopher Hart, All Rights Reserved.
X Rated Beers

86 Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

X Rated Beers is a Podcast about 3 Gen-Xers drinking and rating beers. Even though we are a beer podcast, our show is more about the conversations that we have while we are drinking together. With a combined 70+ years of beer drinking experience and plenty of long nights out, we aim to deliver our knowledge in a funny and informative way. We are three well rounded individuals that love low brow humor so put your helmets on and strap in for a wild beer podcast adventure.
John Cleese Podcast

17 Episodes

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Latest episode 15 years ago

John Cleese: actor, comedian, writer and podcaster
Roast Mortem Cast

297 Episodes

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Avg Length 101m

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Latest episode 10 months ago

We've all been taught to venerate the dead. Where's the fun in that?! No one can take all their rotten secrets to the grave. Humans are just trash monsters that make mistakes, rub together and make more humans. So, let's grab some beers, bury inhibitions and dig up some dirt on history's most iconic departed.
1LIVE Comedy

863 Episodes

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Avg Length 3m

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Latest episode 8 days ago

Hier findet ihr alle 1LIVE-Comedys in chronologischer Reihenfolge zum Nachhören - von Dennis über den Babo-Bus bis zum besten Tag der Welt.Ein 1LIVE-Podcast, © WDR 2019
The Clifford and Norm Show - Comedy Satire Humor Self-Help Talk Radio

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 5m

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Latest episode 13 years ago

Comedy, satire, humor, jokes, funny, woo hoo! Great advice on life, love, dating, careers. What a talk show! Listen now, people!>
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray

67 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

If you've enjoyed watching the 1998 BBC television miniseries, you'd probably want to renew your acquaintance with William Makepeace Thackeray's 1847 novel, Vanity Fair. However, if you're unfamiliar with what has been dubbed one of the Best 100 Books in English Literature, you certainly have a treat ahead. Miss Pinkerton's Academy in Chiswick Mall in London is where young ladies with ambitions of making a good marriage are sent by their socially aspiring middleclass parents. Two young ladies, Amelia Sedley and Rebecca (Becky) Sharpe are on their way home after completing their term at Miss Pinkerton's. Amelia is from a well to do family, while Becky is a scheming orphan who has latched on to her amiable friend in the hopes of climbing the social ladder. In Amelia's comfortable Russell Square home, Becky goes to work immediately. Her target is Amelia's clumsy, boastful, wealthy civil servant brother, Joseph, who is home on furlough from India. She also meets the dashing Captain George Osborne, Amelia's childhood sweetheart. Things don't go according to plan and Becky soon moves to a country mansion, Queen's Crawley, where she takes up a job as a governess to the children of the wealthy widower Sir Pitt Crawley. She manages to entrap the naïve younger son of the house, Rawdon Crawley. Meanwhile, Amelia and George marry. However, George is not all he seems and turns out to be a coward in war and an unscrupulous liar. He is also weary of his marriage and begins to pay undue attentions to Becky, whom he meets in Brighton where she is staying with her husband. The rest of the story follows the lives of the two classmates and their travails. The title of Vanity Fair is taken from John Bunyan's famous 17th century work, Pilgrim's Progress. In Bunyan's allegorical tale of Christian's journey, Vanity Fair is the name of an endless carnival in the town of Vanity, and represents worldly vices and sinful attachments. Thackeray was writing in the Golden Age of Satire when greats like Dryden, Pope, Swift, Addison, Steele and Fielding were regaling readers with their caustic, acerbic wit. Vanity Fair explores the ideas of transient, materialistic desires and their harmful effects on people. His biting satirical portrait of the selfish and street smart Becky and her overwhelming desire for wealth and social success is one of the masterpieces in English literature. Thackeray's brilliant gifts for slicing through the pretensions and facades that human beings hide behind remain one of the reasons why Vanity Fair is even today considered a must read classic.
1LIVE Comedy

811 Episodes

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Avg Length 3m

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Latest episode 8 days ago

Hier findet ihr alle 1LIVE-Comedys in chronologischer Reihenfolge zum Nachhören - von Dennis über den Babo-Bus bis zum besten Tag der Welt.Ein 1LIVE-Podcast, © WDR 2019
Left Handed Radio | A Sketch Comedy Podcast

221 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

Left Handed Radio is an indie narrative comedy podcast hosted, written and produced by Anna Rubanova and Adam Bozarth. It features some of the funniest, talented comedians from across the country. The show is a hybrid of sketch comedy, audio plays, satirical short stories and parodies of podcasts and public radio programming. For our back catalogue, visit our new Patreon!
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

72 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

Originally published in monthly installments between 1855 and 1857, the novel focuses on the various forms of imprisonment, both physical and psychological, while also concentrating on dysfunctional family ties. Accordingly, Dickens avidly criticizes the social deficiencies of the time including injustice, social hypocrisy, the austerity of the Marshalsea debtors’ prison, and bureaucratic inefficiency. The novel kicks off with the introduction of William Dorrit, the oldest prisoner in the Marshalsea prison, who is also referred to as The Father of the Marshalsea. His imprisonment is owed to poor business decisions, which have secured him a place in the debtors’ prison in London. Here he shares accommodation with his wife and children Fanny and Tip, and later the Dorrits welcome their second daughter Amy, who is born inside the prison and is incidentally the Dorrit of the title. The eponymous Little Dorrit grows to become a meek and benevolent young woman who despite her poor financial state, unselfishly takes care of her whole family without the slightest complaint. At the same time the novel welcomes Arthur Clennam, a somewhat idle man in his forties, who has just returned to London following his father’s death after years abroad on family business. Returning to see his mother, a cold and bitter woman, Arthur intends to discuss some details concerning their family business. Troubled by his family’s past, Arthur is determined to uncover the truth behind their fortune. Later, he becomes acquainted with Amy Dorrit, and a special friendship develops between the two, as Arthur sees it as his duty to take the young woman under his protection and unravel the mysterious past surrounding both their families. Consequently, the novel observes the mysterious intertwinement between the two families, as their carefully kept secrets slowly come to light. Nevertheless, Little Dorrit offers a colorful set of characters, a gripping central plot, and several subplots which essentially bring about the notion of redemption. Moreover, it serves as a vivid example to support the idea that anyone is able to reverse their fortune and bring down the invisible walls that seem to confine one to their self-condemned imprisonment. A classic tale depicting Victorian England with its bleak shortcomings and enduring hope, Little Dorrit enthralls with its convoluted relationships, twists and a plethora of characters and subplots, which essentially makes the lengthy novel a pleasure to devour.
Bizzong! The Weird and Wacky Fiction Podcast

256 Episodes

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Avg Length 61m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

Bizzong! The Weird and Wacky Fiction Podcast talks to everyone who is anyone that writes strange and offbeat stories. Bizzong! aims to be a resource to those interested in reading and writing in the genres. Our interviews are conversational, informative and entertaining. So if you feel like the weird kid on your block, press play and discover a wacky world of writers who are just like you. Help Support Project iRadio and all of our shows: patreon.com/ProjectiRadio