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In the second half of the 19th century, Melbourne is a veritable boom town, as hopefuls from every corner of the globe flock to the gold fields of Victoria. And where people crave gold, they also crave entertainment....

Overshadowed by his two brothers, Malakai looks to pursue a skillset that he can master. The skillset that he is led to is impromptu speaking. In the initial stages, he is unsure what to do with this skill. As Malakai’s journey progresses, he is introduced to a mentor who gives him clarity. The mentor points him toward the coveted Golden Mics competition. This is a public speaking tournament that attracts the greatest public speakers from around the planet. Malakai looks to compete in this tournament so he can finally step out of mediocrity and create a name for himself.

I made quite an exhibition of myself. I'm usually so shy I fade into the background, take my place at the end of the queue, stand in the corner of the room watching what other people do. It's not that I fear the lime-light, but I try to avoid being vulgar or pushy.

I made quite an exhibition of myself. I'm usually so shy I fade into the background, take my place at the end of the queue, stand in the corner of the room watching what other people do.

Nach dem anhaltenden Erfolg der ersten drei Teile von "Wir sind die Freeses." erscheint nun das vierte Hörbuch zur täglichen Radiocomedy von NDR 2. Im Mehrgenerationen-Haushalt der Familie Freese wohnen die lasziv-zupackende Oma Rosi, Helikopter-Mama Bianca und der kleine Svenni, der manches Mal als einziger den klaren Blick hat. Egal ob unterwegs oder zu Hause: Zusammen mit Untermieter und Labertasche Heiko geht es immer wieder um Strategien der Alltagsbewältigung, tagesaktuelles Geschehen und philosophische Extrempositionen.

Meet the Scruffs - the ugliest pets ever! There's a new addition to the Pet Shop, Lady, a beautiful pedigree cat with shiny fur and polished paws. But when there's trouble, Lady saves the day and proves that she's not just a pampered puss. Then disaster strikes - a customer wants to adopt Lady! The pets must make Lady less attractive to the potential owner. And in The Scruffs: Showtime! the scruffy pets accidentally get sent to Wufts, where they end up solving a crime - and winning best in show!