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Mitch Benn’s Crimes Against Music: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio Comedy Series

Music, mayhem and madness from Mitch Benn and Robin Ince There can be only one parody musical master, and Mitch Benn thinks it’s him. Although Richard Stilgoe may have something to say about that… Laugh out loud as Mitch sets out on a musical journey through the showbiz glitz and backstage litter of pop music. Teaming up with Mitch is comedian Robin Ince, and between them they delve into the world of super fans, the glamorous trappings and excesses of pop-star life and its highs and lows. Along with special guest presenters, they wonder if you really can manufacture greatness, why pop stars need fans, and the art of self-promotion. Can death revive a rock star's career? How many people does it take to make something a music 'scene'? And is heavy metal getting soft? Mitch’s music-master credentials are tested in every episode as he performs a newly written song, hoping to prove he is indeed the world’s greatest musical satirist. Robin Ince’s trademark cynicism and occasional appearances as Satan make this a fast-paced, hilarious show full of musical mastery, mayhem and laughs. When, in search of global superstardom, the duo try and take their show on a world tour, things only get funnier. Mitch Benn has been a regular voice on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and has toured extensively as a comedian in the UK and internationally. Co-writer Robin Ince is a comedian and radio presenter, perhaps best known for his comedy science radio show The Infinite Monkey Cage, which he presents with Professor Brian Cox. If you’re a fan of Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section or Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, you’ll love this anarchic mix of music and comedy. Listen for the first time to all three series – you won’t be able to resist tapping your foot to the beat… Written by Mitch Ben and Robin Ince Produced by Adam Bromley Featuring: Mitch Benn Robert Ince Alfie Joey Tash Baylis Kirsty Newton Jane Perry Craig Campbell Tom Price Lloyd Langford Steven Kynman Brendon Burns With special guest: Richard Stilgoe First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 February 2004 – 4 July 2006 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Mitch Benn, Robin Ince (Author), Mitch Benn, Robin Ince, Various (Narrator)

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[German] - Tauschrausch: Tretmühle oder Überholmanöver

Was haben ein junger, verheißungsvoller Journalist, den alle nur den 'Tschornalisten' nennen und eine Societylady die Charity-Veranstaltungen organisiert, gemeinsam? Mehr als man zunächst glaubt. Hans-Friedrich, der ehrgeizige Schreiberling einer angesehenen Münchner Zeitung ahnt nicht, welch eine Lawine er mit einem einzigen Interview lostritt. Dabei hat er doch nur eine harm- und belanglose Dame aus der High Society zu dem befragt, was sie gerne tauschen würde. Eigentlich hat diese mit jenen veralteten Methoden nichts am Hut, dennoch ist ein Tausch für die beiden der Schlüssel zu einem Schritt in eine vollkommen neue Richtung. Doch nicht allen in ihrem Umfeld gefällt dieses Überholmanöver. Werden sie es schaffen aus den Steinen, die ihnen in den Weg gelegt werden, ein neues Business aufzubauen?

Anja Ziegler, Sina Land (Author), Uschy Pip (Narrator)

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Glenn Moore’s Almanac: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy

Comedian Glenn Moore takes a look back though his almanac at major world events Perhaps best-known for his outrageously brilliant one-liners on Mock the Week, comedian Glenn Moore delivers a tale of comic mishaps in this BBC radio comedy series. Looking back through his almanac at a big event in history, Glenn finds out what he was doing at the time and looks into other strange connections to the day in question. Sit back and listen as Glenn interweaves extraordinary scenes from his life with a big event in history. In the first show, a Royal Wedding is the backdrop to a massive crisis in Glenn’s love life. In episode two, the 2015 General Election inspires Glenn to stand in his school’s own mock election as the candidate with the most unlikely set of policies ever... In the third programme, as one astronaut touches down from the International Space Station, Glenn decides to become Britain’s next space explorer. And as the new Millennium dawns, in the series finale Glenn has the most catastrophic New Year’s Eve ever. Production credits Written and presented by Glenn Moore Additional material: Katie Storey Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Episode 1 15 November 2023 Episode 2 22 November 2023 Episode 3 29 November 2023 Episode 4 06 December 2023 Copyright © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

David Tyler, Glenn Moor (Author), Glenn Moore (Narrator)

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[German] - Mord mit Therapie: Reha mal anders: (Grießler und die Bademantel-Gang 1)

Kommissar Sören Grießler ist nicht begeistert, als man ihn zur Reha schickt. Und dann auch noch eine psychosomatische Reha. Er weiß, was das bedeutet: Achtsamkeit, Meditation und Stuhlkreis. Was er nicht weiß: der Job holt ihn auch in dieser geschützten Umgebung ein. Ein schrecklicher Mord geschieht und das direkt vor seinen Augen. Soll er sich in die Ermittlung einmischen oder die Füße stillhalten? Die Bademantel-Gang nimmt ihm diese Entscheidung ab.

Sylvie Braesi (Author), Stefanie Heer (Narrator)

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[German] - Wenn nicht jetzt, wan tan? - Eine Toleranz-Fibel für jedermann*innen (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Wie wir lernen, uns alle wieder liebzuhaben: das erste Hörbuch des preisgekrönten Stand-up-Comedians Tutty Tran 'Die Doische lieb lugtik, sagt mein Papa immer. Ja, die Deutschen lieben es lustig. Auch wenn es politisch unkorrekt wird? Darf man denn heutzutage noch über Vorurteile lachen?' Tutty Tran, Sohn vietnamesischer Einwanderer, geht der Frage in diesem Buch ganz genau auf den Grund. Herausgekommen ist ein kleines Toleranz-ABC vom bekanntesten Reisbürger der Republik, das zeigt, wie verbindend es sein kann, wenn wir lernen, wieder mehr über uns selbst zu lachen. Schnelle Ratschläge gegen Vorurteile und Toleranzübungen für zu Hause inklusive!

Tutty Tran (Author), Tutty Tran (Narrator)

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Do you think I'm insane? and Do you think I'm stupid?

Barakath (Author), Barakath (Narrator)

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A Genie Ruins Everything

Phenomenal Cosmic Power... Itty Bitty Moral Compass. With paranormal activity at an all-time high, Arturo Brooks and Edward Smith decide to stop working for others and form their own paranormal detective agency. They're not the only ones. The market is saturated, and they struggle to find even a single client. That changes following a chance encounter with a genie that doesn't grant wishes so much as do whatever the hell it wants. The detectives' reality is completely upended—for better and worse. Better for them. Worse for the world. Brooks and Smith have to set things right, but their attempts at doing so are complicated by a genie-thieving venture capitalist, self-sabotage, and a newer, stupider detective in town. Some wishes really can’t come true. About the Series From the mind of award-winning author* Martina Fetzer, the Brooks & Smith series brings fast-paced science fiction and fantasy with an emphasis on humor. It follows two detectives and their makeshift family on a series of increasingly absurd adventures. These books are often silly, sometimes dark, and never child friendly. A Genie Ruins Everything is Book #3. *1996, 1997, 1998 Oakview Elementary Perfect Attendance Award About the Audiobook Narrated by James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros., Difficult People), A Genie Ruins Everything is guaranteed to induce laughter. Real laughter. Not just a slight exhale. It is not recommended that you listen while chopping down a tree, conducting a train carrying radioactive waste, or anything else requiring intense focus.

Martina Fetzer (Author), James Urbaniak (Narrator)

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Quirky Cat Gets Ghosted

Blue McKenna is dead – it isn't pretty. Her innards are strewn all over the bridge in front of Juniper Hollow, but she still can't make it to the white light. Blue's spirit is trapped in a nightmare scenario involving the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidently, the DMV is as terrible in death as it is in life. Too bad the only one who can rescue Blue is a snarky cat named Skitters. And he hates her guts. All of them. Scottie Sphincter, lead singer of the Rectal Surgeons, can't move on, either. Why does Scottie keep getting ghosted by women like Blue? Join a full cast of narrators for a spooktacular romp through the afterlife in Quirky Cat Gets Ghosted.

Adele Park (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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The Night Sheriff

From the turreted castle and Main Street to Monte Cristo Island and Kukuanaland, Bartholomew Zenon's Zenonland is protected by the Night Sheriff. Day and night, he is burdened by a witch's curse to be aware of all that live and play within the massive fantasy theme park. Now an attack on the park by a monster hunter, who knows far too much, threatens everything: guests, staff, and fellow supernaturals taking refuge in the park. The Night Sheriff must scramble to uncover not only the source of the threat, but secrets of the park of which even he was not aware. If he doesn't, he may be doomed, the park may be doomed, and even the world may be doomed. . . . And that's a lot of doom.

Phil Foglio (Author), Tj Clark (Narrator)

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Remotely Annoying

This 1 hour, 3 actor, 3 scene comedy is meant to be enjoyed with friends around the dinner table after a good meal and plenty of libations. The premise: The two main characters, Albert and Larry, are 80 year-old twins who have been picking at each other all their lives. They share an apartment, have just purchased a new TV, and are having some difficulty getting it to work. Sounds simple, but things go downhill fast from there and eventually off the cliff when the landlord arrives. The play has a lot of quick back-and-forth dialog so it reads like a comedy routine. It can be performed sitting around the table if someone is reading the stage directions. Actual age of actors is not important. Minimum props required: TV remote, cell phone, two pieces of paper with Awww! and Clap! written on them, two foldout brochures of any kind to function as TV Quick Start Guide and headphone guide. The rest can be mimed. If your plan is to perform it onstage, go for it. You have my blessing as long as you credit the work. Posting a review with a pic of the production would be possibly hilarious, but definitely cool. Reviews: The Lansdowne Times might call Remotely Annoying the funniest thing since sliced bread, but nobody thinks sliced bread is funny and there is no Lansdowne Times. However, this play has been fully tested and approved by 8 brave souls who, shall they rest in peace, died laughing.

Larry Enright (Author), Larry Enright (Narrator)

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Sunset Gun - Poems by Dorothy Parker - Unabridged

In this follow up to her best-selling debut collection of poetry ('Enough Rope' from 1926) Dorothy Parker published 'Sunset Gun' (1928) her second of three volumes of short verse. One of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, Parker once again delivers a biting, satiric and insightful look at love, life and literature in this brilliant collection. Dorothy Parker - social commentator, political reformer and legendary wit - has enjoyed a special place in American culture and 'Sunset Gun' is another early example of Parker's unique and wry commentary on modern life. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.

Dorothy Parker (Author), Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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The Dorothy Parker Reader - Enough Rope, Men I'm Not Married To and Sunset Gun - Unabridged

Collected here are three of Dorothy Parker's earliest works: two collections of poetry - 'Enough Rope' and 'Sunset Gun' as well as her short, hilarious collection of stories recounting all of the men she managed to avoid marrying named (appropriately) 'Men I'm Not Married To.' One of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, Parker burst upon the unsuspecting literary world with these best-selling books, delivering biting, satiric and insightful comments on love, life and literature that would make her a worldwide sensation.Dorothy Parker - social commentator, political reformer and legendary wit - has enjoyed a special place in American culture and 'Sunset Gun' is another early example of Parker's unique and wry commentary on modern life. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.

Dorothy Parker (Author), Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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