Organized Money is a podcast about how the business world really works, and how corporate consolidation and monopolies are dominating every sector of our economy. The series is hosted by writers and journalists Matt Stoller and David Dayen, both thought leaders in the antimonopoly movement. Organized Money is a fresh spin on business reporting, one that goes beyond supply and demand curves or odes to visionary entrepreneurs. Each week Matt and David break down the ways monopolies control eve ...
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DNA science. Artificial intelligence. Smartphones and 3D printers. Science and technology have transformed the world we live in. But how did we get here? It wasn’t by accident. Well, sometimes it was. It was also the result of hard work, teamwork, and competition. And incredibly surprising moments. Hosted by bestselling author Steven Johnson (“How We Got To Now”), American Innovations uses immersive scenes to tell the stories of the scientists, engineers, and ordinary people behind the great ...
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From the 1920s to 1950s, sitting around the radio – or wireless as some called it – to take in a popular series or variety programs was a family ritual…. Join The Drama Merchant and his cast as they bring back the listening experience, and fuel the imagination with recreations of old radio drama's with live sound effects, interviews, historical news updates, some times old ads and local musical talent in the guise of The Radioplay Hour!
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Get ready for a whole new vintage of true crime podcast with Blood Vines, available exclusively on Wondery+.Hosted by Chris Walker, this full-bodied series uncorks the never-before-told story of the Licciardi family - one of the most powerful wine dynasties in California history - who almost brought down the entire industry over a family battle for…
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Former DOJ Antitrust Division head Doha Mekki takes us behind the scenes of some of the most consequential monopoly cases in recent history, including the landmark Google search case. Drawing from her unique experience serving in both the Trump and Biden administrations, Mekki reveals how antitrust enforcement is essentially "policing for white col…
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It's Not Just Avian Flu: The Hidden Risks in Our Food System
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51:52The recent egg shortages and avian flu outbreaks aren't just hurting our pocketbooks, they reveal how the consolidation of American agriculture has created dangerous vulnerabilities in our food system. David and Matt dive deep into the precarious state of American farming with Jeff Bender, a North Carolina farmer with 40 years of experience. Bender…
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Vikings at the Gate: The TikTok Sovereignty Fight
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55:07When Congress moved to force TikTok's sale from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, it sparked a complex battle over national security, free speech, and the future of tech regulation. Matt and David bring together unlikely allies Zephyr Teachout, a progressive law professor, and Joel Thayer, a conservative tech policy expert, who co-authored a Su…
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Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility planned for Atlanta. She decides to join the activists trying to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. V…
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Donald Trump is president, but just before he took office, the heads of the agencies that did most of the governing in the Biden era got to work. The Federal Trade Commission, the antitrust division of the Justice Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau got to work, finalizing a flurry of new rules, lawsuits, enforcement actions, an…
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Most Americans know their food passes through many hands before reaching their plates, but few realize just how concentrated that chain of production has become. In this final episode of the season, antitrust lawyer Basel Musharbash reveals how roughly three dozen corporations have come to dominate nearly every aspect of America's food system, from…
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The most hated man on Wall Street; Rohit Chopra, head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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45:32Wall Street's biggest players have a nemesis: Rohit Chopra. As head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he's the watchdog who coined the term "junk fees" and has saved Americans billions by cracking down on them. Over the past decade he has emerged as a leader in three critical areas: antitrust, finance, and student debt. But this aggressi…
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The great American drug shortage isn't an accidient, its artificial
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39:43The Great American Drug Shortage isn't an accident - it's by design. In this eye-opening episode, we expose how three powerful drug distributors seized control of 90% of America's pharmaceutical supply chain, creating an artificial crisis that puts profits over patients. Behind the scenes, shadowy middlemen have turned the generic drug market into …
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The Democratic Party and Corporate Power with Rep. Chris DeLuzio
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42:28Rep. Chris Deluzio (D) defied Pennsylvania's red wave, outperforming Kamala Harris in working-class areas outside of Pittsburgh to secure re-election. He joins David and Matt to talk about what the Democratic party can learn from his victory. Deluzio says Democratic candidates in tough races won by focusing on pocketbook issues and standing up to p…
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FanDuel and DraftKings and the online betting duopoly
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52:01Americans lose over $150 billion annually to state lotteries, casinos, and online gambling—that’s $300,000 every minute. How did gambling become so entrenched in American life? And how are FanDuel and DraftKings driving this crisis? In this episode, we’re joined by Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, and Dr. Kavita Fisher, a p…
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Baby Formula Monopoly with Laura Modi, CEO of Bobby
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51:18When Laura Modi launched Bobby in 2020, it was the first infant formula company to enter the U.S. market in over six years. At the time, the U.S. baby formula industry was dominated by two major players (Abbott and Reckitt) they controlled 80% of the market. Two years later, that monopoly would lead to a crisis when Abbott Labs shut down its main p…
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Voters Want Antitrust! with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
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37:42In the battleground state of Arizona, voters are telling campaigns that they want more antitrust! Earlier this year, state Attorney General Kris Mayes sued a bunch of corporate landlords and a software company called RealPage for illegally raising rents in Phoenix and Tucson using an algorithm, hiking the cost of renting by as much as 20%. Her laws…
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Monopolies and Censorship in Elections with Ken Klippenstein
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48:39We hear a lot about how Big Tech uses algorithms to serve up information - but on this episode, we have a story about how they also use their power to control what you can see and hear. After independent journalist Ken Klippenstein wrote a story sharing a dossier about J.D. Vance, allegedly obtained in an Iranian hack of the Trump campaign, X suspe…
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Antitrust on the Campaign Trail with Maggie Goodlander
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38:24Maggie Goodlander is running for Congress from New Hampshire by running against monopolies. What's it like to mount a political campaign built on antitrust, and can you win with that kind of messge? We speak with Maggie and hear from other candidates who taking a similar message to the voters in their districts. Check out the candidates we spoke to…
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The Revolt of the Pharmacists Part 2: with Congressman Jake Auchicloss (D) from Massachusetts.
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34:05In Part 1, we heard how pharmacists are trying to push back against the monopolistic and harmful practices of PBMs. Today, we hear from another avenger who is taking the battle against PBMs to his workplace on Capitol Hill. Representative Jake Auchicloss is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act, the most comprehensive PBM reform…
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The Revolt of the Pharmacists Part 1: with Benjamin Jolley
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54:52What would you do if you owned an independent pharmacy and you discovered that the only way to actually make money would be to stop filling most prescriptions? This is what our guest Benjamin Jolley sees everyday. As a third generation independent pharmacist, he's watched as an industry of middlemen have taken control over a transaction that they l…
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The Real Supermarket Sweep: with Laurel Kilgour
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44:57Today, just four companies—Walmart, Kroger, Costco and Albertsons—account for about half of all grocery sales in the country. And two of them, Kroger and Albertsons, want to merge. If approved, it would be the largest supermarket merger in history. Together they employ 700,000 people across some 5,000 stores. But regulators are fighting back, argui…
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The Search Monopoly: with Brody and Luke Mullins
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44:00Google just lost the biggest tech antitrust court ruling since the 1990s. And now the fate of Google’s search preeminence is TBD. But the question we’re asking in this episode; What took so long? This trial could have happened 11 years ago, but didn’t. Why not? How did Google avoid the antitrust arm of the government for so long? How did the case a…
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On Organized Money, Matt Stoller & Dave Dayen break down the ways monopolies control the food we eat, the drugs we take, the way we communicate – and so much more. Coming October 15th.By Rock Creek Sounnd
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Final - Chapter 16. The Old Housekeepers Last Comments
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6:1017. The Old Housekeeper's Last Comment The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 17 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. This is the Final Episode of our story. Visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story at your own pace and ad fre…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 16. In the Name of the Law
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22:5716 In the Name of the Law The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 16 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 15. Robur, the Conqueror
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11:20The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 15 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 14. The Eagles Nest
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17:24The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 14 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story at …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 13. Niagara
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22:24The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 13 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 12. On Board the Terror
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17:28The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 12 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 11. Black Rock Creek
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17:35The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 11 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 10. The Campaign
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18:29The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 10 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 9. Outside the Law
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14:02The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 9 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 8. At Any Cost & The Second Letter
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20:02The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 8 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 7. A Third Machine
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15:56By The Drama Merchant
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 6. The First Letter
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11:03The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 6 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 5. Along the shores of New England
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15:38The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 5 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 4. The Meeting of the Automobile Club
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16:06The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 4 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out the audio theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story …
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 3. The Great Eyrie
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20:48The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 3 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out Audio Theatre page for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story at y…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 2. I Reach Morganton
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13:57The Radioplay Hour presents to you chapter 2 of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website and check out audio theatre for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story at your o…
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Readers Theatre - Master of the World - Chapter 1. What happened in the Mountains
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15:41The Radioplay Hour has presents to you the first chapter of The Master of the World, written by Jules Verne and Narrated by Nathan Schulz. For the next 17 weeks, tune in every Wednesday to hear the latest chapter of our story. Or, if you prefer, visit our website for the Pay-What-You-Think scheme and enjoy the entire story at your own pace. For the…
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Readers Theatre - Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree by A.A. Milne
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13:44In this Readers Theatre episode Experience the classic tale of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree this audio file narrated by The Drama Merchant. Follow Pooh Bear as he embarks on an adventure to get his favourite treat, honey. This heart warming story by A.A. Milne is sure to bring a smile to your face. Enjoy the classic tale of Winnie the Pooh an…
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Readers Theatre - The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
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23:52The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children's story that has captured the hearts of generations. The tale follows the journey of a stuffed rabbit who longs to become real. As a free or paid subscriber, you have the opportunity to access Pay what you think scheme and rent video book for a discounted cost allowing you to experience the magic of The Ve…
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Readers Theatre - The Ambassadors Pet by Alexander Blade
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14:50This diplomat had to be treated with kid gloves; my orders were clear on that. Trouble was my instructions from Earth didn't cover an usual subject. Join me, Nathan Schulz, as I narrate Alexander Blade’s short story "The Ambassadors Pet." This tale is featured in my collection of short stories, Astounding Stories Vol. 1. where you can listen to yes…
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Readers Theatre - Stellar Vengeance by Frank Freeman
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13:25By accident Granger saw the aliens land, so with scientific curiosity he captured one of them. This incident made Earth the scene of a bizarre scenario. Join me, Nathan Schulz, as I narrate Frank Freeman’s short story "Stellar Vengeance." This tale is featured in my collection of short stories, Astounding Stories Vol. 1. where you can listen to yes…
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Readers Theatre - All the Earth a Grave by CC. MacApp
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17:41Death isn't a bad thing; it just needs the right marketing pitch! Join me, Nathan Schulz, as I narrate C.C. MacApp's "All the Earth a Grave." This tale is featured in my collection of short stories, Astounding Stories Vol. 1. where you can listen to yesterday's short stories with a pulp fiction twist, accompanied by music and homemade sound effects…
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Radioplay - Preview: Fire on the snow. Ep. 1
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27:51The Drama Merchant and The Radioplay Hour has presents to you, as a preview, the first episode of The Fire on the Snow. If you enjoyed what you heard and want to listen to the remaining episodes click here .... Prologue: The march to the South Pole, with dogs, ponies and motor sledges for transporting supplies began at Camp Evans on November 1st, 1…
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Radioplay - Workshop - #ME3 Part 3 - Return of the Hashtag
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14:49The Radioplay Hour Workshop brings you the final part to Kit Sivyers' masterpiece trilogy of fun, silliness, stupidity, and Goon Show nostalgia: Hashtag Me3: The Return of the Hashtag! Will Jim Pickles and the Mysterious Woman, whom the writer can't name for legal reasons, find the missing hashtag? Will we hear that epic space battle promised last …
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Radioplay - Workshop - #ME3 Part 2: The Hashtag Strikes Back
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15:59The Radioplay Hour workshop, brings you the middle part to Kit Sivyers' masterpiece trilogy of fun, silliness, stupidity, and Goon Show nostalgia: Hashtag Me3: The Hashtag strikes back Who is Jim Pickles, and why should you care? Why is Harvey Winestain voiced by Dr. Claw from that old'80s show you watched as a spon, Inspector Gadget? Who is Roast …
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Radioplay - Workshop - #ME3 Part 1: A New Hashtag
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15:30In this Radioplay Hour workshop, the show you are about to hear in three parts is written by Kit Sivyer, and was inspired by the Goon Show, Monty python and the general goings on in today's social media environment. Instead of saying something meaningful and heartfelt, the writer instead decided to recycle old jokes and blow everything up instead..…
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Radioplay - Miracle on 34th Street - Act 2
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25:58Welcome to Act 2 of The Radioplay Hour’s Miracle on 34th Street. We start this act knowing Business is booming at Macy’s. Kris Kringle’s popularity is growing by leaps and bounds. Doris Walker is still worried because she cannot dismiss the thought that Kris is slightly unbalanced. Vocal performances in order of appearance: KRIS KRINGLE: Barry Gibs…
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Radioplay - Miracle on 34th Street - Act 1
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21:30Welcome to The Radioplay Hour, a program that recreates old time radio dramas along with new work. In 2021 I produced and performed a live re-enactment of Miracle on 34th Street at Bankfoot House, on the Sunshine Coast. In this episode I bring you Act 1 of recorded presentation of “Miracle on Thirty-Fourth Street,” as our first Christmas special. V…
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When Charles Dickens presented this little story to the world almost a hundred years ago, he found an instant response in the hearts of people everywhere who saw in it their favourite fictional chronicle of what Christmas is, and what Christmas means to all the simple people of the Earth. From the day of its first printing, there has remained unbro…
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Radioplay - Halloween Horror - Death Robbery
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26:12Our final Halloween Horror was a Boris Karloff Classic! Not quite as bizarre as Catwife… but close. In my recreation also produced with cast members from Ghost light Theatre, the characters have been gender swapped, names included, and are vocalised by Sandra Harman as Eve, Yasmin Elahi as Jo, and Gary Farmer – Trickett as Adam. I should advise thi…
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