Obscure with Michael Ian Black
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It's a book club, but funny!
Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights.
Join Michael's weekly book club as he reads aloud from a classic and asks people like Jen Kirkman, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter, and even his teenage kids to weigh in with their perspectives.
Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work.
Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, more accent work.
Season 3: Wuthering Heights. It's a love story? Who knows
Season 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcast
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S4 Episode 1 - Our American Journey Begins
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
08/08/23 • 46 min
Welcome to Season 4 of Obscure. This season marks the beginning of our second American novel (our first if, for some reason, you do NOT consider Wuthering Heights an American book). After a restful few months in Rome, your host finds himself in bonny Londontown, excited to begin again. So, let us take the first of what promises to be many steps on what will be a fruitiful American journey.
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Episode 32 - Don’t Be Such a Wet Noodle.
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
01/18/19 • 33 min
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Episode 12 - Secret and Lies.
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08/24/18 • 40 min
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Episode 13 - JB Twisting the Knife.
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08/31/18 • 35 min
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S2 Episode 28 - A Stranger Knocks
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
05/25/21 • 32 min
In which Michael complains more about the book but then something VERY EXCITING happens - bah buh BAAAAAAH - and then he complain some more.
Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
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S2 Episode 20 - Rueful Gods
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
03/30/21 • 34 min
Justine Moritz is being tried for the murder of poor William. Plus: it's Insurrection Week here on Obscure as Michael contemplates what happens when gods regret their own creations.
Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Support the good mad scientists! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack
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S2 Episode Episode 17 - A Monster on the Loose
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
03/09/21 • 32 min
There's a monster on the loose in Ingolstadt, and nobody seems to give a crap! Instead, we are treated to gossip and idle walks in the woods. What the hell is going on???
Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
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Episode 7 - Hoity-toity!.
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
07/20/18 • 37 min
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S2 Episode 11 - The Outlook is Cloudy (and Grim)
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
01/26/21 • 34 min
Recorded with Election Eve looming, Michael attempts to discern the future and compare Frankenstein's experimentation with our own. Does he take the comparisons too far? Of course.
Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
This month's bonus content includes book club, deli chat, Michael's letters and more! Support us at patreon.com/michaelianblack
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Episode 37 - The Business of Giving Her Away.
Obscure with Michael Ian Black
02/22/19 • 34 min
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How many episodes does Obscure with Michael Ian Black have?
Obscure with Michael Ian Black currently has 349 episodes available.
What topics does Obscure with Michael Ian Black cover?
The podcast is about Literature, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Audiobooks and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Obscure with Michael Ian Black?
The episode title 'S4 Episode 1 - Our American Journey Begins' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Obscure with Michael Ian Black?
The average episode length on Obscure with Michael Ian Black is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Obscure with Michael Ian Black released?
Episodes of Obscure with Michael Ian Black are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Obscure with Michael Ian Black?
The first episode of Obscure with Michael Ian Black was released on May 22, 2018.
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