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Obscure with Michael Ian Black
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...
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4.9 stars from 1,907 ratings
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“I've listened to this podcast from the beginning. I love listening to MIB, even the bits about his personal life (though he does sometimes go on a bit too much). I especially like when he stops to look up meanings and pronunciations. So many podcasters and YouTubers just go with wrong...”Read full review »
ggurman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“I have loved MIB since I love the 80s and he hits everywhere. Reading classic novels is an original and hilarious way to showcase his unique sense of humor. I love his reading style and his comments.”
J00l33bug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“I’m a returning fan of this podcast after a few years absent. Season 1 was my companion in lockdown, but season 2 didn’t deliver the same vibe and I fell off the wagon. Now after catching up on all of s4, I’m giving Frankenstein another go. My favourite thing about this podcast is the parallels...”Read full review »
Posy May via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/04/24
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