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Comedy Podcast with Rhod Gilbert, Sian Harries & Friends. ‘Froth’: ‘something appealing, but with no serious value or interest; worthless or insubstantial talk’. That’s married comedians Rhod and Sian in a nutshell. A spa-break for the mind, far away from the relentless, depressing serious news cycle, only tackling the frothiest of life's frothy stuff - "Yesterday's Non-News, Today". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Along with co-host and fellow pop culture fanatic Frank Santopadre, Gilbert is joined by comics, actors, musicians, talk show hosts, writers and other eyewitnesses to Hollywood history, including Bruce Dern, Chevy Chase, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Adam West, Steve Buscemi, Micky Dolenz, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow and DOZENS more, for a funny, frenetic, fly-on-the-wall look at ...

A drama from the Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan. Pursued by the Parliamentary Army after the Battle of Worcester, some Royalist soldiers take cover in Dan'l Druce's hut on the Norfolk Coast until they can escape. An event with long shadows that come back to disturb his life fourteen years later. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Sir Jasper Combe, a Royalist Colonel: Andrew James Dan'l Druce: Adrian Stephens Reuben Haines, a Royalist Sergeant: Alan Mapstone Geoffrey Wynyard, a Merchant Sailor: Tomas Peter Marple: ToddHW Joe Ripley, a Fisherman: Son of the Exiles Sergeant of the Parliamentary Army...

Discover the captivating art of perfumery and learn how to turn your passion into a business. Join Karen as she shares step-by-step instructions and occasional interviews, guiding you through the intricacies of fragrance creation. This podcast goes beyond the technical aspects of perfumery. Explore the fascinating connections between scent, mindset, and wellbeing. Learn about scent psychology, meditation practices, and the profound impact of fragrances on our emotions and overall wellness. Whether you're interested in natural perfumery, commercial perfumery, or starting your own venture, Karen...

A comic operetta which is a satire on the themes of fashion and pretension and hero-worship. Bunthorne is a poet who pretends to be highly "idealised" in order to impress the ladies. They all worship him, except for Patience, the dairy maid, who is the only one he loves. However, his grand plan goes awry with the arrival of Grosvenor who is more idealised and more poetical then he is. The ladies all flock after Grosvenor instead, until Bunthorne curses him with poor fashion sense and stoutness! But will the curse bring Bunthorne his Patience? (Summary by Beth Thomas) Cast: Reginald Bunthorne: ...

This comedy is by Gilbert on his own without Sullivan. "Listen to me. You love this girl?" "I love her sir, a'most as weel as I love mysel' !" "Then reflect how you are standing in the way of her prosperity." "Sir, I'm puir on pocket, but I've a rich hairt." - Summary From The Play Cast list: Cheviot Hill, a young man of property: Matthew Reece Belvawney, his friend: skypigeon Mr. Symperson: Alan Mapstone Angus Macalister, a Lowland peasant lad: ToddHW Major McGillicuddy: Craig Franklin Belinda Treherne: Emmi Kranz Minnie, Symperson's daughter: Jenn Broda Mrs. Macfarlane, a Lowland widow: ...

Tom Cobb: "Why, there's a squalid old pauper idiot, a patient of his, who's got no name of his own, and Whipple [Doctor] christened him "Tom Cobb", because he says he's the ugliest old lunatic he ever saw and reminds him of me. And all the boys in the neighborhood have taken it up, and he's been known as Tom Cobb for the last two years. That's pleasant of Whipple.... One Tom Cobb's enough at a time!" What happens to young Tom if the old Tom dies and all young Tom's bills are now erased since he be dead. But isn't. And if potential heirs of the young Tom decide to submit the young Tom's will in...

Subtitled "An Original Dramatic Contrast", the play presents two neighbors, Harry and Jenny, parting in Act 1 and then meeting again 30 years later in Act 2 after Harry's return from India. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Mr Harry Spreadbrow: Rob Marland Wilcox, a Gardener: ToddHW Miss Jenny Northcott: Jenn Broda Ruth, a Maidservant: Sonia Stage Directions: MichaelMaggs Editing: ToddHW

In this recording, one person reads the entire play, all parts, including the stage directions. Even without the support of Arthur Sullivan’s music and the interpretation of actors, the consummate silliness of Gilbert’s libretto entertains. The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young ...

Silly and fun verses beginning with the lesser known Robert J. Shores and going on to the more known Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, and W.S. Gilbert. - Summary by David Wales

In a whimsical twist of fate, Alexis Pointdextre enlists the help of his family sorcerer to concoct a love potion. But when the magic spirals out of control, chaos ensues! This captivating two-act operetta not only delighted audiences but also inspired Gilbert and Sullivan (apologies—our recording lacks music) to embark on their collaboration for H.M.S. Pinafore the very next year. - Summary by ToddHW

Dive into the whimsical world of Gilbert and Sullivans Topsy Turvy with Gondoliers! When the King of Barataria mysteriously disappears, were taken on a delightful journey through Venice, where two gondoliers—both unaware of their royal lineage—find themselves at the center of a comedic conundrum. As their wives clamor for the truth and the Grand Inquisitor arrives, hilarity ensues when it becomes clear that neither gondolier wants to abandon their beloveds for a life of luxury. With three wives and two husbands entangled in a ridiculous predicament, the notion of marrying a vulgar fraction...

One e-mail. Five lines. 4,000 dead. And it is only just beginning… When a small boy in Iowa forwards a mysterious email from 'God' to a small group of friends, he unwittingly releases a trigger that sends blood pouring throughout his farming community. Thousands more are dead across the country in dozens of simultaneous terror attacks and the government blames fundamentalists who want to trigger the Apocalypse. FBI Agent Joe Unes reluctantly teams with reclusive Internet radio host Barney Ison (from Sharon K. Gilbert's The Armageddon Strain) to expose the plot -- and discovers that he's not ...

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Dive into the fascinating life of G.K. Chesterton in this authorized biography by his friend, Maisie Ward. Chesterton, a prolific English writer, poet, and philosopher, left an indelible mark on literature with his wide-ranging works, including around 80 books, several hundred poems, and numerous essays and plays. His most famous creation, the priest-detective Father Brown, remains beloved by readers worldwide. Beyond literature, Chesterton was a renowned orator, lay theologian, and art critic, known for his compelling apologetics. Discover how he journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism in ...

Step into the whimsical world of Iolanthe, where magic and politics collide in a delightful tale of love and ambition. Our enchanting protagonist, Iolanthe, a fairy exiled from her realm for marrying a mortal, has a son named Strephon who is part fairy, part human. As he navigates the complexities of love for Phyllis—who has caught the eye of the entire House of Lords, including the Lord High Chancellor—Strephon takes a bold step into Parliament with the support of his mother and her mischievous fairy aunts. Though they may lack political savvy, their enchanting presence promises to shake ...

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a great admirer of Charles Dickens, and wrote a noted critique of Dickens' works expressing his opinion in his own inimitable style.

In this podcast we weave together the interesting fields of philosophy and psychedelics aboard Gilbert, the flying time-turtle.

Dive into the whimsical world of Patience, a delightful comic operetta that cleverly satirizes fashion, pretension, and the phenomenon of hero-worship. Follow the story of Bunthorne, a poet who adopts an exaggeratedly idealized persona to win the admiration of the ladies around him. All are enraptured by his charm, except for Patience, the unassuming dairy maid who holds his heart. The plot thickens with the arrival of Grosvenor, a rival whose charisma and poetic flair outshine Bunthornes. As the women flock to Grosvenor, Bunthorne resorts to cursing him with poor fashion sense and weight gain...